On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.

🎙️ In this episode:

🌮 Tacos 1986 check-in — worth the hype or nah?

🍲 iPotse and what surprised us

🥞 Old school vibes at Du-Par's Restaurant & Bakery

📰 Why local food news actually matters (more than you think)

✨ Inside A by José Andrés — theatrical, exclusive, and wild

🍽️ The full experience at Joël Robuchon — is it still the gold standard?

🧑‍🍳 Chef legacies, iconic closures, and the end of Le Cirque

👀 What actually makes a restaurant “fine dining” (and what doesn’t)

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00:00 Introduction to Eat Talk Repeat03:04 Exploring Las Vegas Food Scene06:03 Food News and Updates08:59 Dining Experiences at Tacos 1986 11:59 Reviewing DuPars and Other Local Favorites14:59 José Andrés: A Unique Dining Experience23:53 Joel Robuchon: The Pinnacle of Fine Dining28:17 A Fairy Tale Dining Experience32:13 The Art of Service and Ambiance35:57 Culinary Highlights and Signature Dishes40:46 The Legacy of Joël Robuchon49:46 Comparing Culinary Giants: Joël Robuchon vs. Andres51:45 The Closing of Le Cirque: A Culinary Reflection53:47 The Enduring Excellence of Joël Robuchon01:05:12 Exploring New Culinary Ventures

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.

🍜 How Chinatown went from low-key to must-know

🥢 The OG spots vs the new influencer darlings

🏙️ Why locals treat this area like sacred ground

📈 The rise in hype — and what it means for quality

⚖️ Authenticity vs commercialization (yeah, we said it)

👀 The restaurants that deserve way more respect

🚗 Why tourists still barely scratch the surface

00:00 Introduction to Chinatown and the Hosts

01:57 The Journey to Chinatown Expertise

05:59 Building a Community Around Chinatown

12:02 The Evolution of Chinatown Vegas

18:02 The Unique Food Scene in Chinatown

24:11 Tourism and Local Dynamics in Chinatown

27:56 Engaging with the Foodie Community

30:00 The Evolution of Chinatown's Culinary Scene

32:59 The Rise of Influencers and Food Culture

35:59 The Changing Landscape of Asian Cuisine

37:57 Future Developments in Chinatown

49:10 Challenges Facing Chinatown

01:00:02 Concerns Over Commercialization and Authenticity

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On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.

🥪 Pastrami literally falls from the sky (aka lands in John’s lap)

🍽️ Restaurant Rundown: Cipriani, Café Breizh, Echo Taste & Sound, Elya & more

🏛️ Mount Rushmore of Restaurants debate (icons vs personal favorites)

☕ Vegas food news: Dig It Coffee move + UNLV Sip & Savor event

🥩 Golden Steer vs NYC critics — steakhouse drama heats up

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On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. 🍽️🎙️

🔥 John’s Restaurant Rundown: D’Agostino’s redux, Beso, Bungalow, Taste of Gujarat, What’s Zaap — busy man, as always

🏆 James Beard Awards are heating up… Tamba, Sara Thompson & Brian Howard make the cut👀 Amador Cocina Fina is leveling UP with a new tasting menu + chef collab series

😢 White Castle is closing two locations… yes, we have thoughts

☕ Pappalecco officially lands in Vegas (coffee, gelato, paninis… say less)

🌊 Cantina Contramar opens at Fontainebleau — seafood, agave, and a whole lot of flair

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On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.

🎬 It’s Bond… with ZERO bond 👀

🎟️ Vegas (Un)Strip(ped) is almost here — are you ready?

🌆 Big things coming: a new Arts District communal courtyard

🥩 Afro-Caribbean American steakhouse… yeah, we need to talk about it

🍔 Ash vs. burgers?! This might get heated

🎯 New segment unlocked: Rage-Baiting John 😈

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On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.

🔥 John’s Restaurant Rundown: 15 stops, all gas, no brakes 🔥

👀 Some interesting news… one of our faves is officially up for sale 👀

🎨 Big growth happening in the Arts District right now

🥩 BBQ is exiting the chat… and we have thoughts

✨ Something new (and boujee) just dropped at the Wynn ✨

⛳ The Masters Dinner menu is here—and yeah, we’re talking about it

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On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.

We’re on-site at Ada’s, the Arts District’s new wine bar, to talk all things: how it came to be, why it’s named Ada’s, and why it might just be the best wine spot in Vegas. And yeah… we have (great) thoughts.

In this episode:

🍷 The story behind Ada’s and how it came together

📝 Why the name Ada’s? We got the scoop (no there isn't ice cream anymore...)

🏆 Why this wine bar + food menu is already turning heads in the Arts District

🎨 Our take on the vibe, design, and overall buzz

🎰Vegas Unstripped this April at the Palms!

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On this episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat., Ash & John do something extremely important for society: rank sandwiches in a completely serious, highly scientific bracket. 🥪🏆From PB&J vs. Grilled Cheese to heavyweight battles like Reuben vs. Pastrami, Banh Mi vs. Cuban, and Italian Beef vs. French Dip, the 2026 ETR Sandwich Bracket gets chaotic fast. Old-school classics, deli legends, global icons, and a few controversial entries all enter the ring — but only one sandwich can win each group.Which sandwiches deserve way more respect?Some results will make sense.Some will absolutely start fights in the comments.👇 Play along with the bracket and tell us where we got it wrong.👉 Visit EatTalkRepeat.com for updates, events, and the newsletter👉 Got a food take or hate mail? cheers@eattalkrepeat.comFollow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter:⁠ @EatTalkRepeat⁠ |⁠ @EatingLasVegas⁠ |⁠ @AshTheAttorney⁠Instagram:⁠ @EatTalkRepeatLV⁠ |⁠ @JohnCurtas⁠ |⁠ @AshTheAttorney