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Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene

Al Mancini - Las Vegas Food Journalist
Las Vegas
Las Vegas Restaurant Scene
Las Vegas Food Scene
Neon Feast
Picnic In the Alley
Bramare
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
Gyu Plus
Ferraro's
Holiday Dining
Brasserie B
Mae Daly's

"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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Al, Gem and Andrew are chowing down at Durango Social Club, courtesy of owner Dan Krohmer and new Executive Chef Crystina "Mama" Nguyen. Interviews this week include Chef Floriana Pastore, who finally has a NON-pop-up pizza place to call home: Signor... more

It's a full house at Aroma Latin American Cocina. Al, Gemini, Bob Barnes and Andrew Morgan pay a visit to sample chef Steve Kestler's cuisine, and chat with him about his recent move from Henderson to just outside of Chinatown. We also check in with ... more

Emeril Lagase has opened Meril, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, at the M Resort. Our Bob Barnes gets a rundown from the man, himself, about the restaurant named after his daughter. It's part of a guest-packed show, in which Al and Gem talk to:

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Gyu+ Japanese Sandos and Rice Boxes is the setting for this week's episode. Al, Gem and Andrew Morgan enjoy a sampling of the products, and talk to the principles: Freddie Paloma and Luis De Santos. They spent years plotting how to bring authentic Ja... more

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Eric Gonzalez
Chef (Durango-related pop-up offerings)
Durango Social Club
Episode: Durango Social Club
Steve Geddes
Sommelier (Carver Road)
Carver Road Hospitality
Episode: Durango Social Club
Cecilia Berumen
Chef/Manager mentioned in Soiree at Liam's Den
Liam's Den
Episode: Aroma Latin American Cocina
Sam Facchini
Owner/Founder, Sliceteria by Metro Pizza
Metro Pizza
Episode: Aroma Latin American Cocina
Manish Vora
Co-founder/CEO of Museum of Ice Cream Las Vegas
Museum of Ice Cream
Episode: Emeril at M Resort
Joaquín Simón
Creator of the Naked and Famous cocktail
Liquid Legends at Bellagio Vault
Episode: Emeril at M Resort
Kari Richardson
Las Vegas Distillery marketing executive
Las Vegas Distillery
Episode: Emeril at M Resort
Izzy Cabrera
Executive Chef
Bar Boheme / Lily Restaurant Empire
Episode: Gyu+ Japanese Sandos
Freddie Paloma
Hospitality partner/ collaborator
Gyu+ / Elevate Hospitality Group
Episode: Gyu+ Japanese Sandos

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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Durango Social Club
Q: What is the current format at Durango Social Club?
Everything is à la carte now, with an option for a chef's or mama's experience, but the permanent concept centers on a streamlined, consistently available menu.
Aroma Latin American Cocina
Q: Why did you choose this new location near the Sand Dollar Lounge?
To be closer to locals and tourists alike, expanding the reach while preserving the neighborhood, family-friendly vibe and high-quality cooking that Aroma stands for.
Emeril at M Resort
Q: What makes Meril a good fit for an off-strip opening with Emeril Lagasse's name attached?
The guests discuss Meril's alignment with quality and partnership, emphasizing that the restaurant's concept fits a broader strategy of high-caliber dining and collaboration.
Gyu+ Japanese Sandos
Q: What makes the sando concept at Gyu Plus unique compared to other Las Vegas offerings?
The team emphasizes in-house bread, minced and textured shrimp, carefully balanced sauces delivered via pipettes, and a deliberate effort to avoid soggy bread, creating a precise, texturally interesting experience.
Las Vegas Pizza wins in Milan!
Q: What makes street pizza distinct according to your experience?
Pastor explains the street pizza lineage from Naples, including fried pizza and portable formats like Portafoglio, emphasizing that street pizza is a form of food you eat on the go and that Signora Pizza aims to reproduce that Italian experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Food and Loathing

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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