Today we wrap up Season 7 of Cheftimony with a visit to the iconic <a href="https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/dining/oscars-steakhouse/">Oscar’s Steakhouse</a> in the <a href="https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/">Plaza Hotel & Casino</a> in Downtown Las Vegas.Oscar’s really is a perfect fit for Cheftimony, given its blend of great food and fascinating legal stories. The restaurant’s namesake is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU6NU0mauho">Oscar Goodman</a>, former mayor of Las Vegas and retired trial lawyer for alleged mobsters.I’ve <a href="https://www.cheftimony.com/episodes/cheftimony-snaphot-dinner-with-oscar">recorded in the past</a> about the wonderful <a href="https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/blog/inside-vegas-oscar-goodmans-tales-from-the-mob-era/">Oscar Dinner Series</a> that takes place at the Plaza, where a great dinner is served and Oscar himself tells stories from his trial days. You can listen to Oscar’s talks on the Plaza’s own fantastic podcast, <a href="https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/podcast/">On the Corner of Main Street</a>.Today you’ll hear from two key members of the team at Oscar’s. Executive Chef Ben Jenkins breaks down a few dishes from the menu – complete with tips for how to cook a great steak at home – and walks through the inner workings of a kitchen that regularly does hundreds of covers in a night. You’ll hear in Chef’s voice how much the food and great hospitality mean to him.After Ben, I’m joined by General Manager Chad Jahn who talks about leading the team at Oscar’s, going above and beyond for guests, and the good old days of dining in the 70s and 80s.Join us! It’s the culmination of a whole season of steakhouses.

Today we wrap up Season 7 of Cheftimony with a visit to the iconic Oscar’s Steakhouse in the Plaza Hotel & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. Oscar’s really is a perfect fit for Cheftimony, given its blend of great food and fascinating legal stories. The restaurant’s namesake is Oscar Goodman, former mayor of Las Vegas and retired trial lawyer for alleged mobsters. I’ve recorded in the past about the wonderful Oscar Dinner Series that takes place at the Plaza, where a great dinner is served and Oscar himself tells stories from his trial days. You can listen to Oscar’s talks on the Plaza’s own fantastic podcast, On the Corner of Main Street. Today you’ll hear from two key members of the team at Oscar’s. Executive Chef Ben Jenkins breaks down a few dishes from the menu – complete with tips for how to cook a great steak at home – and walks through the inner workings of a kitchen that regularly does hundreds of covers in a night. You’ll hear in Chef’s voice how much the food and great hospitality mean to him. After Ben, I’m joined by General Manager Chad Jahn who talks about leading the team at Oscar’s, going above and beyond for guests, and the good old days of dining in the 70s and 80s. Join us! It’s the culmination of a whole season of steakhouses.

Today we wrap up Season 7 of Cheftimony with a visit to the iconic <a href="https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/dining/oscars-steakhouse/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oscar’s Steakhouse</a> in the <a href="https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Plaza Hotel &amp; Casino</a> in Downtown Las Vegas.Oscar’s really is a perfect fit for Cheftimony, given its blend of great food and fascinating legal stories. The restaurant’s namesake is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU6NU0mauho" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oscar Goodman</a>, former mayor of Las Vegas and retired trial lawyer for alleged mobsters.I’ve <a href="https://www.cheftimony.com/episodes/cheftimony-snaphot-dinner-with-oscar" rel="noopener noreferrer">recorded in the past</a> about the wonderful <a href="https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/blog/inside-vegas-oscar-goodmans-tales-from-the-mob-era/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oscar Dinner Series</a> that takes place at the Plaza, where a great dinner is served and Oscar himself tells stories from his trial days. You can listen to Oscar’s talks on the Plaza’s own fantastic podcast, <a href="https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">On the Corner of Main Street</a>.Today you’ll hear from two key members of the team at Oscar’s. Executive Chef Ben Jenkins breaks down a few dishes from the menu – complete with tips for how to cook a great steak at home – and walks through the inner workings of a kitchen that regularly does hundreds of covers in a night. You’ll hear in Chef’s voice how much the food and great hospitality mean to him.After Ben, I’m joined by General Manager Chad Jahn who talks about leading the team at Oscar’s, going above and beyond for guests, and the good old days of dining in the 70s and 80s.Join us! It’s the culmination of a whole season of steakhouses.

Episode 084 - Oscar's Steakhouse

Today is the Season 4 finale of Cheftimony and what better way to mark the occasion than by having fellow podcasters join me to talk about the food scene in Las Vegas! Detailed show notes are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/">Cheftimony website</a>.

Today is the Season 4 finale of Cheftimony and what better way to mark the occasion than by having fellow podcasters join me to talk about the food scene in Las Vegas! Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website.

Today is the Season 4 finale of Cheftimony and what better way to mark the occasion than by having fellow podcasters join me to talk about the food scene in Las Vegas! Detailed show notes are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cheftimony website</a>.

Cheftimony Episode 055 - The Vegas Call-In Show

Today I speak to a former lawyer who changed careers entirely to make delicious, easy peasy sweets. Detailed show notes are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/">Cheftimony website</a>.

Today I speak to a former lawyer who changed careers entirely to make delicious, easy peasy sweets. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website.

Today I speak to a former lawyer who changed careers entirely to make delicious, easy peasy sweets. Detailed show notes are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cheftimony website</a>.

Cheftimony Episode 038 - Easy Peasy Sweets

Today I connect with a food-loving anthropologist for a great talk about food and culture. Detailed show notes are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/">Cheftimony website</a>.

Today I connect with a food-loving anthropologist for a great talk about food and culture. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website.

Today I connect with a food-loving anthropologist for a great talk about food and culture. Detailed show notes are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cheftimony website</a>.

Cheftimony Episode 037 - Anthropology

Today I look back on recent episodes and ahead to some great interviews I can’t wait to share. Detailed show notes are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/">Cheftimony website</a>.

Today I look back on recent episodes and ahead to some great interviews I can’t wait to share. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website.

&nbsp;Today I look back on recent episodes and ahead to some great interviews I can’t wait to share. Detailed show notes are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cheftimony website</a>.

Cheftimony Snack: Time for Hospitality

Today I’m joined by three guests from the culinary and hospitality worlds for talks about doing things a little differently. Detailed show notes are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/">Cheftimony website</a>.

Today I’m joined by three guests from the culinary and hospitality worlds for talks about doing things a little differently. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website.

Today I’m joined by three guests from the culinary and hospitality worlds for talks about doing things a little differently. Detailed show notes are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cheftimony website</a>.

Cheftimony Episode 036 - New Approaches

Today I share a (virtual) glass of wine with a banking lawyer who left legal practice to start her own wine consultancy. Detailed show notes are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/">Cheftimony website</a>.

Today I share a (virtual) glass of wine with a banking lawyer who left legal practice to start her own wine consultancy. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website.

Today I share a (virtual) glass of wine with a banking lawyer who left legal practice to start her own wine consultancy. Detailed show notes are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cheftimony website</a>.

Cheftimony Episode 035 - Wine and Wifi

In these very trying times, I speak to chefs around the world to see how they and their communities are doing. Detailed show notes are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/2020/03/27/cheftimony-episode-034-voices/">Cheftimony website</a>.

In these very trying times, I speak to chefs around the world to see how they and their communities are doing. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website.

In these very trying times, I speak to chefs around the world to see how they and their communities are doing. Detailed show notes are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/2020/03/27/cheftimony-episode-034-voices/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cheftimony website</a>.

Cheftimony Episode 034 - Voices

On today’s snack-sized episode, I talk about some resources I’ve discovered recently that might help you (and restaurants!) during these trying times. <a target="_blank" href="https://cheftimony.com/2020/03/25/cheftimony-snack-some-resources/">Detailed show notes</a> are at the <a target="_blank" href="https://cheftimony.com/">Cheftimony website</a>.

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On today’s snack-sized episode, I talk about some resources I’ve discovered recently that might help you (and restaurants!) during these trying times. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website.

On today’s snack-sized episode, I talk about some resources I’ve discovered recently that might help you (and restaurants!) during these trying times. <a href="https://cheftimony.com/2020/03/25/cheftimony-snack-some-resources/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Detailed show notes</a> are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cheftimony website</a>.

Cheftimony Snack: Some Resources

Today’s interviews focus on coffee, community, conversation and… Covid-19. Detailed show notes are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/">Cheftimony website</a>.

Today’s interviews focus on coffee, community, conversation and… Covid-19. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website.

Today’s interviews focus on coffee, community, conversation and… Covid-19. Detailed show notes are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cheftimony website</a>.

Cheftimony Episode 033 - Coffee and Conversation

On today’s show, I look at the “And sometimes lawyers” half of the Cheftimony tagline. Detailed show notes are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/">Cheftimony website</a>.

On today’s show, I look at the “And sometimes lawyers” half of the Cheftimony tagline. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website.

On today’s show, I look at the “And sometimes lawyers” half of the Cheftimony tagline. Detailed show notes are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cheftimony website</a>.

Cheftimony Snack: About Those Lawyers

Today I speak to two owners of fermentation businesses on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Detailed show notes are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/">Cheftimony website</a>.

Today I speak to two owners of fermentation businesses on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website.

Today I speak to two owners of fermentation businesses on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Detailed show notes are at the <a href="https://cheftimony.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cheftimony website</a>.

Cheftimony Episode 032 - Fermented

Talking to chefs and sometimes lawyers... My name is Graham MacLennan and I've spent most of the last 20 years in law offices and in restaurant kitchens, so the people I know best are chefs and lawyers. On Cheftimony, I talk to both groups, but always to people who love food.

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