Mae Daly's, Las Vegas' Local Steakhouse
Food and Loathing
A classic upscale steakhouse right across from The Aztec on Las Vegas Boulevard? There is a method to that apparant madness, and Mae Daly's owner Richard Femenella explains it to Al, Gemini and Rich. Executive Chef Tomas Espino also joins the conversation, and brings a fantastic sample of Mae Daly's fantastic cuisine. Also: another wine dinner at Joe's, Chef Leticia Mitchell is bringing Leticia’s Cocina and Cantina to Boulder Station, and James Trees expands his empire to the 51st floor. Listen to find out WHICH 51st floor. And we offer Happy Hour tips in Summerlin along with dining reports...
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Pisces, Holsteins & Soul Belly
Food and Loathing
The full team is together again, with Gemini Zooming in to Al and Rich from Oklahoma City. Also on the show: From the Arts District, we have Chef Bruce Kalman at Soulbelly and Gen 3 Hospitality’s Stacia Stephens at Holsteins. Chef Steven Piamchunter tells us about the food at the new Thai spot Blue Orchid. Football legend Emmitt Smith talks butter cake. Boulder Station’s Lakeita Ahern talks about the return of the Broiler salad bar. And we have a nice long conversation with Chef Martin Heierling of Wynn’s Pisces. If that’s not enough, Happy Hour Vegas’s Andrew Morgan talks Arts...
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Seafood, Burgers & Bloody Marys
Food and Loathing
Diane Mina, the founder of Diane’s Bloody Mary, is hosting a Bloody Mary brunch this weekend at her husband Michael Mina’s Aria restaurant, Bardot Brasserie. She talks to Al about convincing Michael to invest in her mix. Also: Chris Clifford talks about his efforts to bring a new, restaurant-heavy development to Henderson, and the challenges he’s facing from both the city and a few of his neighbors. Our restaurant visits include the Oyster Bar at Sunset Station, Suzuya Japanese Pastry, All’Antico Vinaio in Uncommons, Nomikai sushi and PastaRamen.
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Vegas' Italian-Spanish-Asian Mashup
Food and Loathing
Rang's Concina Moderne is a small place in a strip mall on West Charleston near Jones. And it serves up Italian and Spanish dishes, but with an Asian flare courtesy of its namesake, Chef Rang Tan. Al, Rich and Rob Kachelriess sit down with Rang in the restaurant, enjoy some of her signature dishes, and get the story on the place she and her husband opened last year. Also: Restaurant reports on Pisces at Wynn, Le Spritz, Ai Pono Cafe, Bourbon Steak and The George Sportsman's Lounge.
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The Legends Oyster Bar
Food and Loathing
This week’s episode was recorded at The Legends Oyster Bar, which recently celebrated its 5th anniversary. Rich and Al have a nice long chat with founder/chef Jack Jarukasem, and devour several items from the menu. The guys share their recent experiences at William B’s Steakhouse, Coco Donuts, Sorellina, Doberman Drawing Room, La Mona Rosa, Tony Luke’s and The Empire Strips Back, as they try to hold down the fort without Gemini. Also: interviews with Robert Biale of Robert Biale Vinyards, Marche Bacchus’ Lupe Avila, CarverSteak’s Daniel Ontiveros and Rudy Aguas of Basilico, as well...
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Las Vegas Unstripped!
Food and Loathing
Al and Rich throw out the format for this episode, which they recorded at Vegas Unstripped at The Palms. Basically, they just walk around the big event and talk to the best chefs in Las Vegas. We begin with a bit of news and the latest Happy Hour Report. And then it's walking and talking!
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The Industry Gives Back
Food and Loathing
This episode focuses on two programs that give back to the community, and check in with a couple of celebrity chefs. The entire episode was recorded at the brand-new Blooming Bistro, where young people in recovery are training for careers in and around the hospitality industry. Later, we speak to Monica Garcia about the Love Yourself Foundation’s upcoming event at the Beverly Theater, focusing on mental health issues faced by hospitality and entertainment workers. We also catch up with Chef Tal Ronnen, just prior to a celebrity chef collaboration at Crossroads Kitchen, and speak to Masaharu...
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Las Vegas Happy Hours
Food and Loathing
It's the premier of a new feature on the podcast: the Food and Loathing Happy Hour report, thanks to our new collaboration with the site Happy Hour Vegas run by Andrew Morgan. Each week, Andrew and Al take a few minutes to run down a few of the valley's best happy hours. Like Neon Feast, they're organized by category. To kick off the new feature: Steakhouse happy hours. Also, Al talks to Metro Pizza's John Arena about his new foundation, appropriately named The John Arena Foundation. Plus, music is back at Evel Pie, Gemini recounts her girls' road trip to Oklahoma City and Al shares the...
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Rivea, Prime Steakhouse and Much More
Food and Loathing
Al and Gemini take the podcast sky-high this week, recording at the Chef’s Table in Rivea by Alain Ducasse, which is located at the top of the W hotel. They’re there to speak to MGM resorts International’s Chef Justin Fredericksen about the entire MGM culinary team being honored at the upcoming Chefs For Kids gala. But while they were in the restaurant, they chatted with Rivea GM Mark Thomas, and enjoyed an incredible feast prepared by Rivera’s executive chef, Winnie Wong. Also: an interview with Sean Griffin of Bellagio’s Prime Steakhouse discussing the recent renovations at...
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Farewell, DW Bistro
Food and Loathing
Rich is in Europe. Gemini is in Oklahoma. Al is in Vegas. And they have a BIG show that’s jam packed with interviews. Don’t believe us? How about these names: DW Bistro’s Bryce Krausman; Elizabeth Blau, Nina Manchev and Lorena Garcia at the Women’s Hospitality Institute’s Leadership conference at Wynn Las Vegas; Alessandro Capuano and Morgan Basile talking about Bottiglia’s Brunch Club; Mariena Mercer Boarini at the opening of Baccarat Bar in Wynn Las Vegas; Bruce Bromberg on collaborations at Ortikia; Dan Krohmer looking back on 10 years of Other Mama; The M Resort’s...
info_outlineAl’s back, but it’s James Beard semi-finalist DJ Flores who’s front and center this week, along with his Director of Bar Lou Lopez. They tell Gemini all about their plans for a pair of projects in The Arts District. Other interviews this week include Bryce Krausman, who shares details about the final party at DW Bistro, as well as Steve Jerome and Alexandra Lourdes talking about their new Italian spot, Sorellina. And to round it out, we have restaurant reports from The Legends Oyster Bar, Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza, The Bagel Café, The Bedford by Martha Stewart, Jaleo, Ocean Prime, Marafuku Ramen, Sorellina, The Composer’s Room, The George, Café Leon, The Coronado Café and The Peppermill.