Best Sarah Lohman Podcasts (2024)

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2024 Ohio Book Award Winner Sarah Lohman on the Eight Flavors of American Cuisine 28:42

30d ago28:42

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Blogger and food writer Sarah Lohman won not one but two 2024Ohio Book Awards: the Ohio Book Award in Nonfiction and the Reader’s Choice Award for her book Endangered Eating: America’s Vanishing Food. The Ohioana Library will present the Ohio Book Awards at the 83rd Annual Ohio Book Awards Celebration on October 29th, where you can meet the award w…

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Craft 2024 Halloween: “Hannah” by Rami Ungar 38:40

6d ago38:40

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Most scary Halloween stories work because evil creatures or people threaten the protagonist is threatened by. “Torture the women!” Hitchcock famously said. But this year’s halloween story considers the question of “Who’s the monster?” something worth considering at any time of year, but especially in the fall. Cast Students from Christopher Ray’s W…

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The Gang is Back Together! 1:22:15

3h ago1:22:15

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The gang is back together this week, with Gemini, Al and Rich recording the episode together at Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria and Wine Bar. At the center of the show, Al has an extended interview with Other Mama Chef/Owner Dan Krohmer, recorded at his new breakfast and lunch restaurant Chamana’s Café; Gemini explores the new cocktail menus at Chandelier B…

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Cookware 101 with Hestan’s Stanley Cheng 58:41

9d ago58:41

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In this episode of Eat.Drink.Think., host Gibson Thomas learns from Stanley Cheng, inventor, innovator and CEO of Meyer Corporation and founder of Hestan. Starting with his invention of the flat bottomed-wok while he was still in college, Cheng has innovated his way to the top of the cookware world and elevated both the science, and the art, of coo…

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Stone Crabs, Truffles & Witches (Oh My!) 1:05:53

7d ago1:05:53

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Gemini is back from Greece and Turkey, and dives right back into the Vegas food scene with meals at Moko Ramen, Dom DeMarco's, Bramare and more. Al lived to tell the tale of his Main St. brewery crawl, along with a meal at Giada and a preview Gina Marinelli’s 5th Anniversary Witches Gala at La Strega. In the show's centerpiece, Al talks about the s…

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Rick Moonen Returns! 1:06:44

14d ago1:06:44

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As Gemini continues her world tour, longtime friend of the pod Rick Moonen steps in to share his many comings and goings -- including escaping Hurricane Milton. In the centerpiece interview, Al sits down with Christina Dylag of Velveteen Rabbit. Also: news from Chef Michael Mina, Chef Steve Kestler of Aroma Latin American Cocina and Vincent Rotolo …

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Finding Gold in Horror Poetry: Maxwell I. Gold 8:56

14d ago8:56

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The days are getting shorter, a chill is in the air, and pumpkins are attacked mercilessly by knife-wielding maniacs: it must be Halloween season. It’s also one of the favorite times of year of Maxwell I. Gold, a Columbus native, author, and executive director of the Horror Writers Association. We discussed his work in weird and cosmic fiction, inc…

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What Goes With What: Julia Turshen dishes about ease and intuition in the kitchen 51:31

21d ago51:31

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In this episode of Eat. Drink. Think., host Amy O’Neill Houck speaks with Julia Turshen, a cookbook author and recipe developer, teacher, writer, and podcaster. Her last book, Simply Julia is a bestseller. Julia’s newest book, What Goes with What is hot off the presses, and is a collection of 100 recipes, but more than that, it’s a visual guide to …

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Michael Symon, Sammy Hagar and many more 1:17:07

19d ago1:17:07

1:17:07

Al and Rich hold down the fort while Gemini is traveling. But they’ve called in some friends to fill out the show. The episode centers around two extended interviews: Michael Symon discussing the changes that have come to Mabel’s Bar & Q in The Palms, and Keris Kuwana explains the Teatime In Wonderland experience she’s offering at The Electric Play…

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The Proof Awards, Vegas' Salute to Spirits 1:11:28

26d ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Al and Gemini get the download on the Proof Awards from Michele Tell and Michael Politz, creators of the event to honor Vegas-based spirits. You will also hear about Al going large at the Four Sixes Ranch Steakhouse popup at Wynn, and doing breakfast with developer J Dapper. Meanwhile, Gemini parties down at Esther's upstairs room and does the deed…

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Ada's Has the WORLD's Most Original Wine List! 1:15:15

1M ago1:15:15

1:15:15

Al and Gemini are at Ada's Food + Wine in Tivoli Village to hang with James Trees and Chef Jackson Stamper, and especially Wine Goddess Kat Thomas. All three are back from London, where Ada's won the award for "Most Original Wine Line" in THE WORLD!! Also: new items on the menu at Spago and Carversteak, and a look back at the 2nd Picnic in the Alle…

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Endangered Eating: Culinary historian Sarah Lohman on disappearing foods and food traditions 47:26

1M ago47:26

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In this episode of Eat. Drink. Think. we speak with culinary historian Sarah Lohman, author of Endangered Eating, a culinary travelog with a distinct purpose: telling the story of foods and food traditions that are in danger of disappearing. We talk about how Sarah found these vanishing foods, and how eating these endangered foods may or may not be…

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Hello Social Station, Farewell Roy Ellamar 1:00:18

1M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Gemini and Al recorded this week’s episode at Social Station, on Eastern Avenue in Henderson. It features an interview with one of the owners Kelley Jones, who talks about the restaurant, the menu and its charity initiatives. Also on tap: Roy Ellamar at his farewell dinner at Amari, and Bruno Marini at the 25th anniversary party for Canonita in the…

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Kim Foster, Sarah Lohman and Lots of Fun! 57:24

2M ago57:24

57:24

Gemini takes over while Al is on vacation and invites her friends and food authors Kim Foster (The Meth Lunches) and Sarah Lohman (Endangered Eating, Eight Flavors) to talk about why food is important in communities, where food and food ideas come from, and what it means to use food to uplift people. In all the seriousness, there are plenty of laug…

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Ruth Moody: You’ve Got 5 Minutes – Write a Hit!

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Singer-songwriter Ruth Moody will be in Columbus on September 27 with Six String Concerts. We discussed her new solo album “Wanderer,” her first in a decade, which reflects on motherhood, grief, and love. The album, recorded in Nashville, is deeply personal and resonates with her audience through its emotional vulnerability. She details the challen…

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Palate, Soulbelly BBQ, Carmelita's and much more 1:05:55

2M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

It's a jam packed show this week, centering around Al's conversation with Chef Sterling Buckley of Palate in the Arts District. Also joining the fun: Chuck Fromer of John Mulls Meats and The Roadkill Grill, Soulbelly BBQ’s Chef Bruce Kalman, Chef Leticia Mitchell of Leticia’s, Letty’s and the brand new Carmelita's, 1228 Main’s head baker Chef Noel …

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Palms Pop-Up and Bramare 1:15:34

2M ago1:15:34

1:15:34

Al and Rich anchor the show this week. But have no fear. Gemini is on board for the big centerpiece interview with Evan Glusman and Chef Joe Valdez. We also have an extended interview with former 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea Chef Taylor Persh, discussing a very intense pop-up she’s bringing to the Palms. Other highlights include conversations with …

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Border Grill and Mexican Wine 1:22:40

3M ago1:22:40

1:22:40

Border Grill’s Yancy Perez gives Gemini and Al a crash course in Mexican wine, while Al shares some stories about some super-cool Italian champagne glasses he discovered in San Francisco. Also, you’ll learn about Gemini’s recent meal at Boom Bang, her exploration of Allegiant Stadium’s dining options, and Al’s California pizza adventures. And we ha…

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Simmer ‘till Done: The Art and Simplicity of Beans with Steve Sando, author of The Bean Book 43:24

3M ago43:24

43:24

Steve Sando, the self-proclaimed bean freak and founder of Rancho Gordo, joins host Amy O’Neill Houck to talk beans. Drawing from 25 years of experience in growing, sourcing, and cooking beans, Sando shares recipes, tips and entertaining anecdotes that will have you reaching for your own beans to boil. We dive into his latest project, The Bean Book…

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Jose Andres' Bazaar Mar 1:24:13

3M ago1:24:13

1:24:13

In this week's episode, Al shares the full interview with Jose Andres Group CEO Sam Bakhshandehpour that he previewed last week, and the pair discuss the new Bazaar Mar in The Shops At Crystals. There's an extended interview with longtime Las Vegas barman David Cooper, discussing his new vodka brand, Spur. Also: the founder of Angie's Lobster, expl…

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George Bilgere: Cheap Motels of My Youth and in Berlin

3M ago

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Poet George Bilgere, aka, Our Man in Berlin, drops by to discuss his latest, Cheap Motels of My Youth, which began at a café in Berlin and won the Rattle Magazine chapbook contest. We talk about his writing process, family, and approach to poetry in the digital age. He reads several of his poems, providing a fascinating glimpse into his creative li…

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Hussong's Comes to Mandalay Bay 1:19:45

3M ago1:19:45

1:19:45

Importing a bar concept to the Vegas Strip is always hard. But doing it from a hospital bed after a paralyzing motorcycle accident would be impossible for most of us. Titan Brands co-founder Scott Frost was still in his hospital bed following his accident when he finalized the deal to bring the Ensenada dive bar Hussong’s to Mandalay Place. Frost t…

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Vegas Concierge 101 1:22:26

3M ago1:22:26

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While a concierge can be a foodie’s (or any traveler’s) best friend, many don’t really understand how to utilize them. So Al, who has been both disappointed by and impressed with various hotels’ concierge desks, sat down with Mildred Schneidman, a veteran hotel concierge and president of the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association, for some adv…

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Bobby Flay goes French 1:08:18

3M ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Gemini’s out this week, but Al and Rich are together with reports from Vegas and Chicago, some opinions on The Bear, a bit of news, a Chef Joe Valdez interview we forgot to run last week, and a few longer-form interviews. Rich bumped into a food TV star filming in Chicago. Al dined at Bobby Flay’s newest spot, Brasserie B by Bobby Flay – where he w…

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A Market for Equity: A Conversation with Sagdrina Jalal and Nino Budabin McQuown from the Farmers Market Coalition 55:36

4M ago55:36

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In this episode of Eat.Drink.Think. sponsored by the Farmers Market Coalition, host Amy O’Neill Houck speaks with Sagdrina Jalal and Nino Budabin McQuown about the farmers market movement, and how markets can be a place of empowerment and connection for everyone, but especially folks from marginalized communities. We talk about the delight of growi…

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Scotch 80's Social Hour Menu 1:21:01

4M ago1:21:01

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Al and Gemini get a personal tour of Scotch 80's new Social Hour menu at Palms Casino. And that includes a deep dive into the steakhouse's beef sourcing. Also this week: Gemini checks out Carson Kitchen, which is celebrating ten years of serving up cutting edge cuisine downtown. Meanwhile Al shares what he can about an "off the record" meal at Anim…

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Help Tomorrow's Chefs Today 59:12

4M ago59:12

59:12

This week’s episode was recorded live at the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas, and centers around a conversation with chef/instructors, Nick Preston and Culinary Apprenticeship Coordinator Chiara Astriab. They share all sorts of info on how they can help advance your culinary career, whether it’s a new idea or a continuation of your journey. Other int…

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Too Much Pizza? Never!! 1:08:38

4M ago1:08:38

1:08:38

Las Vegas scored big on the Top 50 Pizza list, as recently announced in New York. And two of our best are here to talk about it: Metro's John Arena and Michael Vakneen of 00 Pie and Pub. Also: Gemini is back with hospital horror stories and lots of love for all who've shown her the love. Oh, and Al and Rich ate food at places. Learn more about your…

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Al Explains Himself (And Trolls the Trolls) 1:22:39

4M ago1:22:39

1:22:39

Not that he needs to after a quarter-century of pro food writing, but Al felt the need to rant just a bit about the difference between being a professional food writer and a hobbyist. And the difference between being a food writer and a food critic (spoiler: Al is the former, not the later). Also, lots of new news from longtime friends of the pod A…

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Vegas Prime Magazine is Here! 57:09

5M ago57:09

57:09

Longtime Las Vegas journalist Don Chaurensy joins Al to discuss the new magazine Don is helming: Vegas Prime. Also: Al shares his food experiences at Suzuya Café on Spring Mountain Road, Cathedrale in Aria. and Marche Bacchus under new chef Chef Nikko Broznan, and much more. With Gemini out this week, Rich shares his baseball/dining experience in t…

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Dethroning the Barons of America's Food Industry: A conversation with author Austin Frerick 42:14

5M ago42:14

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In this episode of Eat. Drink. Think., we interview Austin Frerick, an expert on agricultural and antitrust policy, and the author of Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry. The book uses the idea of “barons”—individuals and families who have surprising, outsized control in the food industry—to share the danger that mon…

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Culinary Hangover 1:14:35

5M ago1:14:35

1:14:35

It's Al and Rich in this week's episode, which starts off with a review of all the festivities surrounding The World's 50 Best Restaurants' time in Las Vegas. We kick off with a post-event rundown from Elizabeth Blau, who was instrumental in convincing the event to come here. She also organized Wynn Las Vegas' companion culinary festival, Revelry. …

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50 Best Restaurants 1:15:11

5M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Producer/Engineer Rich Johnson is back for a guest co-host spot, and Al chose the perfect venue: Toasted Gastropub on West Flamingo and the 215. Sharing the info, and three awesome dishes, is Alfie Szeprethy, Executive chef for both Sammy's Woodfired Pizza and Toasted. Rich shares a few experiences from Chicago, and Al goes into detail about the ev…

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Sammy Hagar teams with Palms 1:00:20

5M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

The Red Rocker is behind Sammy's Island, the new pool concept at the Palms Resort & Casino. Al gets the full download from Palms executive chef Marcus O’Brien, including just how involved Sammy Hagar was in the concept and buildout. Also: Gemini talks to Chef Matthew Effendy about his new line of creme brulee called "Creme by ME." Learn more about …

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Vegas Unstripped! 1:19:25

6M ago1:19:25

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This special extra-jumbo episode was recorded at Vegas Unstripped, where the best chefs in the valley gathered to show off their skills by cooking up items not on their menus. Al and Gemini talk to a dozen chefs, foodies and others who ate and drank the night away around the pools at the Palms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices…

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Don’t take the (click) bait: Marion Nestle on finding the truth behind the headlines 41:16

6M ago41:16

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In this episode of Eat.Drink. Think., Marion Nestle, author of Slow Cooked, A Memoir in Food Politics, returns to Eat. Drink. Think. to help us think critically about food policy and politics. We talk about following the money when scientific studies are used as food marketing tools, and she gives us practical tips to navigate the news and identify…

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World's 50 Best Restaurants 1:20:13

6M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

Al and Gemini try to give you all the information you need to enjoy the World's 50 Best Restaurants' arrival in Las Vegas next month, and the multiple culinary festivals and events surrounding it. You'll hear all about all the events that still have tickets available, and you'll hear from many of the chefs involved -- including Jeff Ramsey, Devin H…

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Yukon Pizza and Sky-High Parties 1:08:15

6M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

Gemini sits down with Yukon Pizza’s Alex White to discuss the pizza that won him a World Champion title. Al chats with Circa's Director of Player Development and Special Events, Whitney Genevieve Godard, to talk about Legacy Club’s popular special event series. We also have interviews with Chef Gina Marinelli discussing Harlo’s monthly tasting menu…

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Bazaar Meat, Brezza, and Vegas Pizza in SoCal 59:53

6M ago59:53

59:53

Two popular local businesses – Gyu+ sandos and Suzuya Patisserie – are preparing to open new concepts in The Center At Spring Mountain, and Al sits down with restaurateur Luis De Santos to talk about them. Other interviews this week include Bazaar Meat’s Frank Medina talking about a new $99 tasting menu being offered on weekdays in their lounge and…

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Las Vegas Distillery is Back 1:05:32

7M ago1:05:32

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Las Vegas Distillery is back, with new owners and new ideas. Gemini gets the full download General Manager/Tap Room Wrangler/Tour Commissioner/Swag Dude Cody Fredrickson. She also shares a long dining week, which included stops at Half Bird, La Madre Canyon Grill and The George at Durango Casino. Al helped Chef Roy Ellamar open patio season at Fine…

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Chefs for Kids 1:05:36

7M ago1:05:36

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The annual event to benefit food education for the valley's under-served children is coming up in early May, and Al gets a full preview from Chef Mark Sandoval at UNLV. As for dining this week, Gemini plays the hits with stops a Garagiste, Esther's and Nevada Brew Works. Meanwhile, Al stretches his sushi chops with some wacky rolls at Mizumi, then …

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KYU, Crushpad and Kim Foster 1:01:03

7M ago1:01:03

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It's a "clean out the closet" episode, as Al and Gemini share some interviews that have been looking for a home. Most important: author and past podcast guest Kim Foster tells us about her book that she first mentioned more than a year ago. "The Meth Lunches: Food and Longing in an American City" tells tales of what happens when the traditional fam…

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Food. Inc. 2: Michael Pollan and Melissa Robledo are Back for Seconds 45:39

7M ago45:39

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Sixteen years after the first film was released, Food, Inc. 2 comes “back for seconds” to reveal how corporate consolidation has gone unchecked, leaving a highly efficient yet shockingly vulnerable food system dedicated to profit over people. In this episode, host Amy O’Neill Houck talks with producer Michael Pollan and co-director Melissa Robledo …

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Wineaux, Esther's, Chefs for Kids - And the Eclipse! 1:09:21

7M ago1:09:21

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Al and Gemini podcast from Wineaux, the new wine bar in UnCommons. Chef Shawn McClain and Sommelier Nick Hetzel share how they came together for this project and what it's all about. Also: Al takes a deeper dive into the new iteration of Esther's Kitchen, while Gemini explains This Mama's House, which popped up at 00 Pie & Pub. Also: lots of pizza …

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UNLVino's Sake Fever! 1:06:55

7M ago1:06:55

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Gemini and Al sit down with UNLV student Paiton Zilio and Allen Carter of Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, to discuss UNLVino’s Sake Fever event on April 19 at the Resorts World pool. Together, they dig into the history of UNLVino, and discuss the role it plays in educating future generations of culinary workers, and bringing together the Las Ve…

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The Indigenous Food Movement with Andi Murphy 34:25

8M ago34:25

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Andi Murphy joins host Amy O’Neill Houck for a conversation about food in Native America. Andi is the creator, host, and producer of the “Toasted Sister Podcast,” an award-winning show that documents the Native American Food Movement. She’s also the senior producer of the “Native America Calling” radio program, a one-hour national radio show about …

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A Social Media Family 1:07:47

8M ago1:07:47

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Al and Gem are back at Dom DeMarco's, hosting a mother-daughter social media team. Emmy Kasten is a longtime Vegas writer and lifestyle journalist. Her daughter, Alix, is a TikTok creator, with accounts followed by more than 80,000 people. Her videos show off a store, restaurant or other location in a lightning-fast 13 seconds - and Al is frustrate…

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Esther's Kitchen, Bigger & Better 1:16:09

8M ago1:16:09

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Al and Gemini record an entire episode on location at the restaurant everyone is talking about this week, the newly opened Esther’s Kitchen. They’re joined by the restaurant’s top chef, and owner, James Trees. In addition to telling them all about his new digs, Trees reminisces about his early days in The Arts District, and reflects on Esther’s suc…

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Smoke & Mirrors! 1:11:53

8M ago1:11:53

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Al and Gemini do a semi-serious test-drive of the first cannabis lounge in the valley, Smoke & Mirrors. It's the first cannabis consumption lounge to open under Nevada's new regulations for those businesses. Consultant Chris LaPorte helped build the place, and he explains it all. As for dining, it's a gallery of the usual (and excellent) suspects f…

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Have Another Donut! 1:14:16

8M ago1:14:16

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And we did... at the brand new Federal Chicken & Donuts, next to the food hall at Red Rock Resort. The Philadelphia-based chain is putting out four varieties of chicken sandwiches, chicken strips and more than a dozen kinds of fancy donuts. Also: Al gets schooled in all things Parma and Iberico at "Cure Camp," EAT's Natalie Young is not happy with …

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