Top of the Food Chain (Vegas Video Network)

After hanging out with Jolene Mannina of Sloppi Jo’s Roving Eatery and Gary Fx Lamorte of the Michael Mina Group, we throw off the gloves as food writer John Curtas steps into the ring and dukes it out with Al.

Brewmaster Jeffrey “Bubba” Amas of Barley’s Casino and Brewing Company taps into more beer than we’ve ever had in the studio* as we discover the differences between a Dunkel and a Hefeweizen on Top of the Food Chain.

Summer is over but the art of grilling lives on. Top of the Food Chain welcomes Chef Partner Kerry Simon (Simon at Palms Place, KGB) who shares his secrets to a great gourmet burger.

We combine Victoria beer (the oldest beer in Mexico) and Border Grill’s executive chef Mike Minors’ tasty margarita recipe to cool off as we are introduced to the world of chili peppers on Top of the Food Chain.

Top of the Food Chain delivers on a promise made in an earlier episode as we teach you how to roll your own sushi, courtesy of Chef Yuki Ieto from SUSHISAMBA. Then, Three Square’s Erica Thompson talks about Restaurant Week, which is one of the best “events” a foodie could ask for.

For the start of today’s show, Al and Vic Vegas recap the ending of The Food Network Star. Then we are joined by Organic Edibles’ Marilyn Yamamoto who explains how to grow fresh produce in the Las Vegas desert.

For this episode of Top of the Food Chain Vic Vegas answers a ton of live chat questions about making the top three. We then visit with sommelier Lindsey Whipple of Cut and learn sommelier’s enjoy a shot of Jager and a cold Bud Light just like the rest of us.

We begin this edition of Top of the Food Chain with a talk about the top five steakhouses in Las Vegas. Then, for dessert, we taste a wide variety of rums with Rhumbar owner Michael Frey.

For those thinking that there is no place to find great fresh produce in Las Vegas, this episode of Top of the Food Chain introduces you to the FEED Farmer’s Market. Then our good friend Vic Vegas returns for more behind the scenes insight as he reaches the top 5 in The Next Food Network Star.

At Top of the Food Chain, we are all fans of pigs and the yummy food they provide. However, we’d suggest an alternative vacation spot for our swine friends this weekend. Additionally, we debate whether you should tip someone if there is a hair in your food.