John is now The Prolix Purveyor of Palate-Pleasing Opinions
Consistency at restaurants
Ocean Prime vs. Don’s Prime
Does Luger’s meat still stand out like it did before?
Charging for bread service? Hard no.
Sam dragged John’s reluctant ass to Bavette’s…
Burgers are recession-proof
The Crudo King went on a crudo crawl
Croissant bake-off coming soon…
John returns to Piero’s & actually eats
Does nostalgia have a place for why you go to restaurants?
Don’t get drunk before you go to a good restaurant
This week’s micro-aggression… mini Tabasco bottles
Esther's Kitchen - March 28, 2024, is ‘James Trees Day’ in the City of Las Vegas per Mayor Goodman, who gave him a key to the city this week
Yukon Pizza founder & owner, Alex White, declared World Champion Pizza Maker - Non-Traditional category this year at Pizza Expo
Fun fact: Traditional Pizza was won by Sergio Balderas of Truly Pizza in Dana Point, which 00 Pie & Pub Mike Vakneen is a co-owner of with John Arena and Chris Decker of Metro Pizza
Evel Pie declared #1 Pizza Place in Las Vegas by… drum roll… Trip Advisor
Nightmare Cafe closed
Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville closing on April 15
Trevi Italian Restaurant closed overnight to make room for retail
Emmitt's Vegas opened end of last month but did a VIP Grand Opening on Thursday
Rick Bayless to open Tortazo restaurant at Caesars Palace
LA VECINDAD Cantina is open!
Leños Restaurant to open this year in the historic commercial center
Suzuya Patisserie is planned to take over the space where Half Bird was on Spring MountainRecent Ventures & Spots Mentioned:
Bavette's Steakhouse & Bar
Mijo Modern Mexican
Esther's Kitchen
1228 Main Las Vegas
Esther's Kitchen (Brunch & Dinner)
Cafe Breizh
The Legends Oyster Bar and Grill
Lucky House Seafood Restaurant
Piero's Italian Cuisine
Mott 32 Las Vegas
Ocean Prime Restaurant
Peter Luger Steak House
Don's Prime
Aroma Latin American Cocina
The Golden Steer Steakhouse
Dan Tana's | Italian Restaurant
Totoraku (Secret Japanese Steakhouse)
Dupars
Burger Crawl - Hinano Cafe (Venice) & Heavy Handed (Santa Monica)