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May 4, 2023

What Restaurants Can Learn from Vegas’ Classic Eats

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What Restaurants Can Learn from Vegas’ Classic Eats

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Las Vegas is only 117 years old, which is young in comparison to Los Angeles’ 241 years. (Not that we wanna be LA) But we do think Las Vegas is still learning how to preserve its own history. One of the things we do cherish is our restaurants, especially our steakhouses! On today’s episode, co-host Vogue Robinson talks with artist and food writer, Brent Holmes about some of Vegas’ oldest and newest eateries that make up the quintessential Las Vegas menu. 


Restaurants mentioned:

Bob Taylor’s Ranch House

Oscar’s Steakhouse

Top of Binion's Steakhouse

Italian American Club

The Golden Steer

Ichiza

Spago by Wolfgang Puck

Esmerelda's Cafe

Lotus of Siam

Rani's World Foods

Mint Indian Bistro

Lindo Michoacan

Dona Maria Tamales

Tacos El Gordo

Grits Cafe

Mario’s Westside Market

Chicago Joe’s


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