Top Of The Food Chain (vegas Video Network) - Audio

For our final holiday-themed show, and the last of 2011, Al begins by recommending four Christmas dinner options of varying price points on the Strip. Then, Ken Shey (Sommelier, The Range Steakhouse) joins us for a lesson in champagne and sparkling wines.

For holiday-themed show number two, Matt Myers (assistant director of beverage, Bellagio) makes what we believe is the best eggnog ever! And now, you can make it as well! (Don’t let the liquid nitrogen scare you. . .we were perfectly safe.)

Top of the Food Chain is back and in the holiday spirit. In what will be a series of holiday-themed shows, we begin by talking with Bread and Butter, Las Vegas executive chef Chris Herrin about three often-maligned holiday food offerings; fruitcake, mincemeat, and gingerbread. (Chris and Al actually eat a fruitcake. Who knew you […]

We continue our global travels at Top of the Food Chain with Comme Ca’s Excutive Chef Brian Howard as he tells us the difference between French bistro and brasserie food. Then we swing back to the USA and learn Brian’s secret for perfect Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing.

Top of the Food Chain travels to Norway to talk about what is clearly one of the most maligned foods ever covered here on the show. You think Rodney Dangerfield gets no respect, try being Lutefisk.

We start the show with discovering the best deals in Las Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor’s Anthony Curtis. Then, after saving tons of money, we look into spending a few bucks on what it takes to get started as a wine collector with Marche Bacchus’ Jeff Wyatt.

We’re heading East in this episode of Top of the Food Chain as we’re joined by food writer (and Al’s co-author) Max Jacobson, considered by many an expert in Asian cuisine. (We also had what amounted to the quickest trivia question in the history of the VVN.)

Break out the snifters as Top of the Food Chain explores the world of cognac and armagnac with Andre’s Restaurant beverage manager, Patrick Trundle.

Top of the Food Chain indulges in the finer things in life as we learn about truffles from Urbani Truffles’ Leigh Savoy. Then Al and RM Seafood’s sous chef John Courtney eases our guilt about “screaming” lobsters.

We branch out further into the world of spirits as Top of the Food Chain samples a little vodka with bartender Jennifer (no last name, please) and STK beverage manager, Clayton Gibson. Skol!

After hanging out with Jolene Mannina of Sloppi Jo’s Roving Eatery and Gary Fx Lamorte of the Michael Mina Group, we throw off the gloves as food writer John Curtas steps into the ring and dukes it out with Al. Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya; Kum bay ya, the Lord, kum bay […]

Brewmaster Jeffrey “Bubba” Amas of Barley’s Casino and Brewing Company taps into more beer than we’ve ever had in the studio* as we discover the differences between a Dunkel and a Hefeweizen on Top of the Food Chain. * And believe me, we drink a lot of beer in the studio.

Summer is over but the art of grilling lives on. Top of the Food Chain welcomes Chef Partner Kerry Simon (Simon at Palms Place, KGB) who shares his secrets to a great gourmet burger.

We combine Victoria beer (the oldest beer in Mexico) and Border Grill’s executive chef Mike Minors’ tasty margarita recipe to cool off as we are introduced to the world of chili peppers on Top of the Food Chain. If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific […]

Top of the Food Chain delivers on a promise made in an earlier episode as we teach you how to roll your own sushi, courtesy of Chef Yuki Ieto from SUSHISAMBA. Then, Three Square’s Erica Thompson talks about Restaurant Week, which is one of the best “events” a foodie could ask for. If you have […]

For the start of today’s show, Al and Vic Vegas recap the ending of The Food Network Star. Then we are joined by Organic Edibles’ Marilyn Yamamoto who explains how to grow fresh produce in the Las Vegas desert.

For this episode of Top of the Food Chain Vic Vegas answers a ton of live chat questions about making the top three. We then visit with sommelier Lindsey Whipple of Cut and learn sommelier’s enjoy a shot of Jager and a cold Bud Light just like the rest of us. If you have a […]

We begin this edition of Top of the Food Chain with a talk about the top five steakhouses in Las Vegas. Then, for dessert, we taste a wide variety of rums with Rhumbar owner Michael Frey. If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday […]

For those thinking that there is no place to find great fresh produce in Las Vegas, this episode of Top of the Food Chain introduces you to the FEED Farmer’s Market. Then our good friend Vic Vegas returns for more behind the scenes insight as he reaches the top 5 in The Next Food Network […]

At Top of the Food Chain, we are all fans of pigs and the yummy food they provide. However, we’d suggest an alternative vacation spot for our swine friends this weekend. Additionally, we debate whether you should tip someone if there is a hair in your food. If you have a question you’d like answered […]