Did Las Vegas Deserve This James Beard Award?

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.🏆 Las Vegas finally has a James Beard Award winner again — but was it a victory for the city or another example of why the awards have lost credibility?🌮 John and Ash break down a packed week of dining, including Ai Pazzi, KROK, PublicUs, Javier's, Cipriani, Lotus, Lotus of Siam, and Diamond Spur Provisions.🔥 The debate gets heated as they discuss Chef Sarah Thompson's James Beard Award win for Best Chef Southwest at Casa Playa, the first James Beard Award for Las Vegas in 15 years. Is this a long-overdue win for Vegas or proof that politics still outweigh merit?💰 Plus, a round of Poor Man & Rich Man: Dining Edition📬 Listener questions cover late-night dining recommendations, pairing whiskey with food, coffee complaints at 1228 Main, and a glowing follow-up from a listener who took Ash's advice.Restaurants discussed:• Ai Pazzi• KROK• PublicUs• Lotus• Javier's• Cipriani• Lotus of Siam• Diamond Spur Provisions👉 Visit EatTalkRepeat.com for updates, events, and the newsletter👉 Got a food take or hate mail? cheers@eattalkrepeat.comFollow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney