Michelin Guide: A Double-Edged Sword

On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat. 🍽️ **The Michelin Guide, food influencers, restaurant reviews & the future of Vegas dining — it’s all on the table.** In this episode of **Eat. Talk. Repeat.**, Ash Watkins and John Curtis dig into the latest happenings in the Las Vegas food scene, including a closer look at the **Michelin Guide’s newest selections** and what those awards really mean for local restaurants. They also dive into the ever-changing world of **food influencers**, discussing whether their influence is growing, fading, or simply changing shape. From there, it’s time for restaurant reviews, unique dining experiences, the Hudson Valley food scene, and a few thoughts on culinary trends that maybe should have stayed in the kitchen. Yes, we’re talking about the Cronut. 🥐 Plus, the hosts look ahead to **upcoming restaurant openings, new culinary concepts, and what’s next for Las Vegas dining.** **Chapters:**00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates02:56 Michelin Guide Discussion05:51 Critique of Michelin Selections09:01 Local Restaurant Insights11:54 Future of Las Vegas Dining15:01 Legal Issues in the Restaurant Scene17:51 Closing Thoughts and Reflections27:38 The Rise and Fall of Influencers in the Food Scene29:57 Restaurant Reviews: A Culinary Journey34:06 Exploring Unique Dining Experiences39:06 The Hudson Valley Food Scene44:01 Critiquing Culinary Trends and Fads56:11 Upcoming Restaurant Openings and Innovations 👉 Visit **EatTalkRepeat.com** for updates, events, and the newsletter👉 Got a food take or hate mail? **cheers@eattalkrepeat.com** **Follow for more Vegas food talk & behind-the-scenes flavor:**X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney