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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 1H 10M

Five Guys + Mama's Lunar New Year

from Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food Scene · host Al Mancini

This week, "Mama" Crystina Ngyuen joins Gemini and Al at Durango Social Club to talk about her upcoming Lunar New Year popups at the venue. Al visits Yukon Pizza's Alex White to get the lowdown on the recent online controversy surrounding their decision to close for a day. Other interviews include Edward Pizzarello of the new Venetian Five Guys, Lupe Avila of HUKL Hospitality, Ted Haddad of Ya-Baba Shawarma and professional eater Joey Chestnut. And we have restaurant reviews on Gaetano's, Nora's, Roma Kitchen and Azzura Cucina.

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