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Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene

Al Mancini - Las Vegas Food Journalist
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Las Vegas Food Scene
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Picnic In the Alley
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Vegas Unstripped
World's 50 Best Restaurants
Food and Beverage
Las Vegas Culinary Scene
National Finals Rodeo
Feast Of the Seven Fishes
Monzu Italian Oven
Michael Mina
The Proof Awards
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Holiday Dining
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"Food and Loathing" is a savage journey into the stomach of the Las Vegas restaurant and bar scene – with occasional detours to explore some of the valley's other decadent offerings (edible and otherwise). Each week, veteran food writer Al Mancini offers the lowdown on what's new, what's hot and what's delicious in America's most glamorous culinary city. Along with co-host Samantha "Gemini" Steven... more

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Gemini and Al are together again this week, coming to you from Diamond Spur Provisions and Meats, where they speak to partner Marc Marrone on his journey from corporate chef to Tao Group to a life spent training horses, raising horses, and selling af... more

From the Fabulous Business Center at the JW Marriott Hotel, Al, Gem and Andrew Morgan party down (and poder how that fax machine works) and knock out #263! As we've done every year, we're focusing on Three Square and Las Vegas Restaurant Week. Al sat... more

Al and Gemini are reunited in person this week for an interview-packed episode. In addition to all the usual stuff like news, restaurant reports and a Happy Hour report, Neen Williams explains NADC Burgers, Chef Jae Doan tells us about Doanburi Sushi... more

Sue Mancini fills in for the traveling Gemini Stevens this week in the show's first ever husband-wife co-hosted episode, and the pair are excited to talk about Sahara's new Caribbean Steakhouse, Maroon. In addition to delivering a report on their mea... more

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Recent Guests

Jae Doan
Chef, Doanburi Sushi
Doanburi Sushi
Episode: Gemini's back in Las Vegas!
Neen Williams
Professional skateboarder, burger entrepreneur
NADC Burger (Not a Damn Chance)
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Episode: Gemini's back in Las Vegas!
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Episode: Gemini's back in Las Vegas!
Roberto Guzman
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Viva! Latin Nights/Latin Brunch
Episode: Gemini's back in Las Vegas!
Kwame Oanwuachi
Chef of Maroon, Sahara Las Vegas
Maroon at Sahara Las Vegas
Episode: The Sahara's Maroon Makes History
Gwen Walker
Founder of the Walker African American Museum and Research Center
Walker African American Museum and Research Center
Episode: The Sahara's Maroon Makes History
Penny Chutima
Owner/Operator involved with Lotus of Siam reopening
Lotus of Siam
Episode: Lotus of Siam - The Original!

Hosts

Al Mancini
Host of the show; veteran Las Vegas dining writer with broad coverage of the local scene.
Samantha Stevens
Co-host and on-air personality with deep ties to the Vegas dining world.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Just what Vegas F

    I love tuning into Food

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OrionLV
    United States5 years ago
  • I can't thank you enough for your kind words about Chris. I will miss him.

    Audible
    5
    Seth W.
    United States5 years ago
  • Thank you

    I can't thank you enough for your kind words about Chris. I will miss him.

    Audible
    5
    Seth W.
    United States5 years ago
  • Fun list for foodies!

    Just started listening to Fear and Loathing and have been really enjoying it. Great info and interesting guests. Love hearing about the Vegas food scene as a local.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hotwifecouple
    United States5 years ago
  • Must listen!!

    Al Mancini knows Las Vegas! An excellent food writer for many years, he knows the food and restaurant scene like no other. I’m so happy to see Al enter the podcast world with this great podcast. Along with Jason Harris, it’s the perfect podcast for FOOD & FUN!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    daynamr
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's Vegas expertise and candid conversation.
The show is appreciated for its energetic, informal vibe and behind-the-scenes reporting.
Guests consistently provide valuable, city-focused dining insights.

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#216
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Apple Podcasts
#194
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#178
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Gemini's back in Las Vegas!
Q: You'd mentioned that you'd worked on the strip. How did that experience shape your approach to sushi in the suburbs?
The guest explains they wanted to bring strip-level quality to a neighborhood setting, balancing comfort with high-end ingredients, including sourcing from Japan and offering a la carte options to fit different budgets.
Al, Gemini and Rich All Together - Sorta
Q: What are the highlights of the new menu at Anima by EDO?
The emphasis is on seasonal updates, with 30-40% of the a la carte menu refreshed and 50% new dishes on the tasting menu, including the cod setup and truffle-focused items, while maintaining price accessibility.
The Sahara's Maroon Makes History
Q: Afro-Caribbean—how do you define this cuisine and what does it mean in the Las Vegas dining landscape?
Kwame defines Afro-Caribbean as Caribbean cooking via Africa, drawing from Nigerian, Jamaican, Trinidadian, and Louisiana influences, and explains the restaurant as a Caribbean steakhouse with Creole nods and a fusion that remains accessible yet distinctly Caribbean.
The Sahara's Maroon Makes History
Q: Can we start by talking about the word maroon and why you chose it as a name for your restaurant?
Kwame explains that maroon refers to escaped enslaved people who built autonomous communities; the restaurant pays homage to Jamaican maroons who used ground-cooking to hide their location and developed jerk cuisine, framing Afro-Caribbean influences as the core concept of the restaurant.
Lotus of Siam - The Original!
Q: What drew Lotus of Siam back to the Sahara location?
Penny Chutima explains the decision as a combination of emotional attachment, neighborhood revival, and a desire to preserve the brand's legacy while upgrading facilities.

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What is Food and Loathing about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers a candid tour of Las Vegas' dining and drinking scene, mixing restaurant reviews, chef interviews, and industry chatter. Listeners can expect rapid-fire takes on new openings, menus, and promotions, plus behind-the-scenes moments from local venues and events. Noteworthy are long-running hosts' chemistry, constant city-specific food intel, and guests ranging from chefs and bartenders to journalists and publicists, making it a go-to for anyone tracking Vegas hospitality trends, restaurant concepts, and experiential dining.

A standout is the playful, insider vibe: humor, candid opinions, and on-the-ground reporting from popular venues and pop-ups. The format often threads in special segments like Happy Hour reports, festiva... more

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2. Neen Williams
3. Fhaye Kerekenich
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