Al and Gemini recorded this week’s show at P.O.P.S. Philly Steak, and talked with second-generation owner Christina Walton. But she’s not the only guest. You’ll also hear from Stubborn Seed’s Jeremy Ford, pizza makers Sam Faccini and Tony Gemignani, Slice Out Hunger’s Scott Wiener, Prime Steak’s Sean Griffin and a Clark County rep telling us about the Tacos and Tamales festival. All that, plus news and restaurant reports.

Al and Rich steer the ship this week, for an episode that revolves around an interview with Chef Noe Alcala of the brand new Lucia Mexican Grill in Virgin Las Vegas. We also have interviews with Circa’s Valari Esposito, Josh Dunson of Ocean Prime, Forte’s Nina Manchev and Brandon Clark of Stew’s Sticks. There’s also lots of news, and dining reports from Nanny’s Café, NASCAR, Snooz, Ada’s, Ocean Prime, Amari and Proper Sandwich.

On this week's episode, Al pays a visit to Bourbon Steak's new executive chef, Josh Smith, to find out what he has in mind for the Michael Mina steakhouse at the Four Seasons Hotel. We also chat with Clique's Mustafa Abdi about the beginning of pool season at the Durango resort, catch up with All'Antico Vinaio founder Tommas Mazzante to discuss their current and future Vegas locations, and talk Vegas Unstripped with Kim Owens, John Church and Steve Kestler. And if you like our restaurant reports, we have several this week, ranging from Joel Robuchon to McDonalds. (How's that for variety?)