Happy New Year! On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.

🎉 Surprise! Sam is back — because starting the year without chaos would feel wrong.

🔮 Ash predicts a wave of restaurant closures in 2026 — tough love, hard truths, no crystal ball required.

🥩 Should steakhouses… become affordable? We debate whether this is real life or just clever menu math.

🤝 Shoutouts to ETR fans who stopped us “in the wild” — nothing makes our day like talking with you all!

🔥 We wrap it up with our 2026 food trends that need to die and the ETR crew’s culinary resolutions for the year ahead.

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👉 Looking for a place to eat? Check out our categories list at https://www.eattalkrepeat.com/leftovers/top3lasvegas-z5wtc

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We first want to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season. Thank you for watching!

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. — a Christmas Special 🎄

🍸 James Reza is back to break down the best places in town to grab festive holiday bar drinks — because if it’s December and you’re not holding something boozy, what are we even doing?

🎁 With fewer recent ventures to report on, we focus on quality over quantity — including a high-value shoutout to Ada’s and the noticeably improved service at 1228 Main.

🎄 Holiday vibes, insider tips, and just enough chaos to keep things on brand.

🎥 And be sure to watch until the very end — the ETR team has a holiday surprise for John that he absolutely did not see coming.

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

🏔️ Special on-site episode from Viking Mikes Alpine Yurt Bar! A cozy little getaway from the Vegas heat — no flight, no resort fees.

☕ We’re joined by Jerad Howard of Vesta Coffee (our Arts District neighbor) breaking down the inspiration behind the space and what makes this concept hit different.

🍜 Plus, Chef Brian Coughlin from local—and ETR—favorite Le Thai stops by to talk influences, collaboration, and why comfort food always wins.

🔥 We do a deep dive into what inspired the Alpine Yurt Bar, the behind-the-scenes details you won’t catch on Instagram, and the special treats you absolutely need to order.

🍽️ Cold weather vibes, warm food, big flavors, and a lot of strong opinions — exactly how we like it.

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

🥩 John has serious beef with Michelin — and at this point, will he ever get over it? (Spoiler: no.)

🕺 The disco show is officially gone. Pour one out for the Strip’s Grand Dance Experiment

🥩 New York may have all the top steakhouses, but Vegas put Delmonico on the map — and we’re taking the win.

🎨 The Arts District is buzzing with new arrivals: Ada’s and The Viking Mikes are coming in hot.

💬 And this week? A flood of ETR fan comments and pet peeves — some relatable, some unhinged, all pure gold.

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

🎙️ John reminds everyone—loudly, confidently, and with zero room for debate—that there is simply no other podcast like Eat. Talk. Repeat.

🗞️ A heaping serving of food news you can actually use — closures, openings, and those clickbait “updates” that leave out half the story (don’t worry, we fill in the rest).

🍷 Ada’s Food + Wine is officially opening December 19th — mark your calendars, cancel your diets.

🍣 The Pepper Club is closing… but also remodeling… but also closing again? It’s a whole thing. We sort it out.

🤢 John’s Pet Peeve of the Week will make you gag — consider this your warning.

📞 And listener Charles sent in a pet peeve: LOUD. FACETIME. CALLS. At restaurants. Put. The. Phone. Down.

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On today’s menu:

🍕 Las Vegas Pizza Festival — one day, one industrial event space, endless pizza. Presented by Greco and Sons.

🧀 Sample Detroit, Sicilian, New York, and a dozen other unique styles from the city’s top pizzerias and pizzaiolos.

(Yes, “unlimited” means what you think it means.)

🎙️ Eat Talk Repeat hosts hit the floor to interview Vegas’ best pizza makers.

Tips, secrets, and maybe a little doughy drama included.

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On today’s menu:

🥞 Is Ash the Pancake or Hamburger Principessa? Why choose—she’s royalty over the whole damn griddle.

🔥 The beef between Ash and John is strong — BBQ crawl update incoming. (Smoke? Drama? Yes.)

🍝 Oh look… another Italian restaurant spin-off.

🚪 Closures, rumors, and the usual restaurant roulette.

🥄 TGIF: Du-par’s is officially back at Suncoast! Which means pancakes… which means Ash is thriving.

🎄 Holiday season is basically here, so we taste-test the new downtown holiday drinks. Spoiler: festive = strong.

👀 NEW SEGMENT: Anonymous food-scene tips from the Vegas streets. Rumors, whispers, and menu leaks? We’ve got them.

🚫 And don’t forget… no more kids’ menus. “Grow up!”

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On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. we’re serving up a full spread of Vegas food news… and some absolute chaos.

🍽️ Closures & Openings — the latest restaurants calling it quits and the new kids on the block you’ll want to try ASAP.

🍷 Events Rundown — Burgers & Beaujolais, In Pour Taste, and… a bombing at Piero’s?? Yes, you read that right.

🔥 John’s Hierarchy of Things He Hates — the list has officially begun, and it’s already unhinged.

🙄 Pet Peeves — fresh grievances delivered piping hot.

📬 Listener Notes — from the funny to the feral, we read your best submissions.

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On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. we’re back and fired up — literally.

✈️ John returns from his long vacation — sunburned, opinionated, and ready to rant.

🍝 The long-awaited Bellagio trifecta — Carbone, and the new Riviera — are officially open. Worth the hype or déjà food?

🔥 SMKD BBQ takes over the old Bell’s BBQ space — bold move or just blowing smoke?

🍕 Detroit-style pizza is making a comeback — thick crust, crisp edges, and a whole lotta cheese.

🍷 EDO’s new concept — the chef says he’s “focusing on what he loves.” We’ll tell you what that really means.

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On today’s menu we’re doing something new — The ETR 3!

Our Favorite top 3 Vegas spots across 20+ categories … from brunches and burgers to power lunches and pastries. Disagreements? Oh, there are plenty. Abstentions? Definitely. Trash talk? Always.

Categories include: ☕ Coffee Shops | 🍳 Breakfast & Brunch | 🍽️ Power Lunch | 🥩 Steakhouses | 🇮🇹 Italian | 🥢 Thai | 🍕 Pizza | 🍔 Burgers | 🍾 Celebratory Spots | 🍹 Cocktail Bars | 🧁 Desserts | and more.

👀 Did your favorite make the list? Or get brutally snubbed? Let us know in the comments.

 🥂 Expect passionate arguments, repeat offenders, and a few surprise snubs!

💬 Listener Pet Peeves return — tipping on tax, phone calls at dinner, and “Do you need change?” (the rage is real).

📩 Plus: fan questions on Cipriani vs. Monzu vs. Main Street Provisions, and why Vegas feels a little too cargo-short casual these days.

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