The steakhouse exploration continues today! My guests and I discuss why the steakhouse continues to appeal and just where to go in Las Vegas to enjoy a steakhouse experience.

Three guests are friends from the Las Vegas podcasting community, and my final guest is one amazing chef who has been doing amazing things on the Las Vegas Strip for years.

First up are Mark DeVol and Dr. Mike from the iconic You Can Bet on That podcast. While these two sensibly focus their time in Vegas on the important business of gambling, they also frequent a steakhouse now and again and today, they share their thoughts and picks. Dr. Mike also tells what I’ve titled “The Gravy Story” in my mind, a fantastic tale that inspired the title of today’s episode.

Next you’ll hear from Adam Bauer, one third of the terrific Handy at the Chandy podcast and curator of Cheapskate Vegas. Adam shares my life experience of having worked in a steakhouse and he’s a Chicago guy to boot, which means he knows all about steak. Adam and I talk beef, mocktails and his pick for a Vegas outpost of a venerable Chicago steakhouse.

Finally, I am delighted to welcome back to the podcast the talented and wonderful Chef Nicole Brisson. You heard in detail from Chef on Episode 063 of Cheftimony where we talked about her incredible restaurant Brezza, and Nicole kindly returns today to talk all about steakhouses.

As you’ll hear, Chef was in charge of the kitchen where I enjoyed the steak that has taken on mythic properties in my memory. We talk about it today, along with some of Chef’s picks for both steak and pasta from the current Brezza menu. This chef knows beef, and her thoughts on dry-ageing, on cuts and on what to enjoy with your steak will make you a much, much happier diner for the listen.

The pull to return to Las Vegas grew throughout the episode today, and the prospect of sinking into a booth at Brezza almost had me booking a flight. For now, though, conversations will have to do… so join us all, the steakhouses of Las Vegas are waiting!

It’s easy to explain why I love a good steak… but how to explain a love for the steakhouse itself?

Why are so many of us, me included, drawn to a restaurant that showcases an item we can cook at home; a restaurant that doesn’t break much new ground in cooking; and a restaurant that can be very expensive?

It’s a question I’ve pondered for a good long while but haven’t been able to answer.

So I turned to some friends.

Episode 079 is the first of the steakhouse-exclusive episodes of the Cheftimony Podcast. Starting us off strong, my three guests today are a lawyer, a butcher and a chef. Each loves Las Vegas, and they all share insight into just why the steakhouse appeals.

Dayvid Figler is a Vegas-based lawyer, podcast host and steakhouse enthusiast. Over the years, Dayvid and I have shared views on food on each other's podcasts, and I'm delighted to welcome him back to Cheftimony.

Nick Hermann is a professional butcher and one half (his wife Allie being the better half) of The Dope Life, a very fun look at what’s great in Las Vegas. Nick knows the cuts of beef you should order.

Chef James Trees is an institution in Las Vegas, responsible for many of the city’s best dining spots. His latest venture, High Steaks, is a gorgeous steakhouse set high above the Vegas Strip.

Choose your cut… pour your drink… and join us to talk steakhouses…

As you may recall from Episode 075, I’m not visiting the United States right now, which means I’m not visiting my favourite city in the world to visit, Las Vegas, Nevada.

But in very good news, my friend Tania Tomaszewska recently did. And on the show today, Tania and I dive into some of the many tasty sips and bites she enjoyed, particularly in the remarkable Arts District of Las Vegas.

When we wrap up Las Vegas, Tania and I head to northern Spain for a quick re-cap of my October trip to the delightful and delicious Zarautz.

While I’m missing Las Vegas terribly, re-living some of the tastes from Spain definitely helped to ease the pain. Join us for the chat!