On a recent episode of Milk Street Radio, we went LIVE! Recorded at The Beverly Theater in Las Vegas, Christopher Kimball was joined by an audience of podcast listeners and some of Vegas' finest from the food world.
Meet the guests from our inaugural live recording below, and listen to the full episode here.
Live Cooking Questions with Chef Jamie Tran
You might recognize chef Jamie Tran from her time on “Top Chef” or from her beloved off-Strip restaurant The Black Sheep, but we pulled her out of the kitchen and onto the stage to spill her cooking secrets and the reason behind her childhood nickname, “Slimy.” Over a can of sake with Chris Kimball, Tran reveals how she tried (and failed) to avoid becoming a chef, the strategy behind cooking in her restaurant’s tiny kitchen and the guilty-pleasure meal she eats after a long shift. Then, she and Chris answer the audience’s burning questions—including how to have a romantic date night in the kitchen, the secret to great eggplant and Tran’s favorite overlooked spice.
You might recognize chef Jamie Tran from her time on “Top Chef” or from her beloved off-Strip restaurant The Black Sheep, but we pulled her out of the kitchen and onto the stage to spill her cooking secrets and the reason behind her childhood nickname, “Slimy.” Over a can of sake with Chris Kimball, Tran reveals how she tried (and failed) to avoid becoming a chef, the strategy behind cooking in her restaurant’s tiny kitchen and the guilty-pleasure meal she eats after a long shift. Then, she and Chris answer the audience’s burning questions—including how to have a romantic date night in the kitchen, the secret to great eggplant and Tran’s favorite overlooked spice.
Al Mancini’s Ultimate Guide to Vegas
Whether you’re looking for a big night on the strip or the dirtiest dive bar imaginable, Al Mancini’s got you covered. On his ultimate Vegas tour, he shares off-Strip gems, Rat Pack steakhouses and one unforgettable bar that serves shots out of porcelain toilets. If you’re interested in the single best table in town or where to find a tiki joint, Mancini knows the greatest that the city has to offer.
Whether you’re looking for a big night on the strip or the dirtiest dive bar imaginable, Al Mancini’s got you covered. On his ultimate Vegas tour, he shares off-Strip gems, Rat Pack steakhouses and one unforgettable bar that serves shots out of porcelain toilets. If you’re interested in the single best table in town or where to find a tiki joint, Mancini knows the greatest that the city has to offer.
A Tour Through the Old Vegas
Forget dinner and a show: Back in the ’60s, you could dine at the Bacchanal Room at Caesars Palace and be treated to shoulder massages, hand-fed grapes and servers in full Roman togas (but thankfully, no sacrificial suckling pigs!). Historian Su Kim Chung rewinds the clock to bring us the best of the old Vegas, from the original buffets at the El Rancho Chuck Wagon to the beloved cottage cheese and peanuts at the Alpine Village. If you enjoy experiential dining now, you have the trailblazers of midcentury Vegas to thank.
Forget dinner and a show: Back in the ’60s, you could dine at the Bacchanal Room at Caesars Palace and be treated to shoulder massages, hand-fed grapes and servers in full Roman togas (but thankfully, no sacrificial suckling pigs!). Historian Su Kim Chung rewinds the clock to bring us the best of the old Vegas, from the original buffets at the El Rancho Chuck Wagon to the beloved cottage cheese and peanuts at the Alpine Village. If you enjoy experiential dining now, you have the trailblazers of midcentury Vegas to thank.
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