As a public service, we talk about service…John’s perspective on the 2024 James Beard Award nominationsRestaurant rundown: Mother Wolf, Balla Italian Soul, Spago, Kaiseki Yuzu, La Popular, Winnie & Ethel’s, Forte Tapas, and The George Sportsmen’s LoungeWhat makes the best & worst restaurants in town? Email [email protected] to give us an earful Should John drop a 52 not Las Vegas top restaurants or 50-100 greatest of all time?Coming soon on eatinglv.com… John’s idea of what makes the best restaurant in townAward-winning Chef Alon Shaya announced the opening of a new Mediterranean restaurant at the Wynn in 2022… crickets ever sinceThe 2024 James Beard Award nominees came outCongrats to Chef Steve Kessler from Aroma Latin American Cocina, Chef DJ Flores from Milpa Mexican Cafe, and Chef Bryan Howard from Sparrow + Wolf for Best Chef: Southwest nominations; and Oscar Amador Edo from Anima by EDO for Outstanding Chef nominationFilipino pop-up bakery MILKFISH Bakeshop made the list, but pastry awards are a jokeIs Edo Gastro Tapas & Wine moving?Ash and Sam tour the new Esther's Kitchen locationRecent Ventures & Spots Mentioned:
Mother Wolf: Good, but doesn’t give a “can’t wait to go back” feelingBalla Italian Soul: Blown away by the crowd & foodForte TapasWinnie & Ethel's Downtown DinerSpago: Go for the Veal 'Wiener Schnitzel'Kaiseki Yuzu: Raw a-FISH-ionadoLa Popular At Palms Hotel: You can’t go wrong with anything you orderThe George Sportsmen's Lounge at Durango Resort: FAH-get about it… Incredibly bad foodLe Cellier Steakhouse in EPCOT at Disney World