Scott Conant and Fancy Foods

This week's episode was recorded on location at the 2025 Winter Fancy Food Show, with Rich and Al reporting on the big trade show, while Gemini was under the weather. They speak to dozens of exhibitors at the show, get serenaded by a candy maker, and share Chef Scott Conant's big announcement from his keynote address. We share restaurant reports on visits to  Rosalie French Café, The Cheongdam Food Hall, Basilico, Tim Ho Wan and Rang's Cocina. Also: news about Sparrow + Wolf, Vegas Valley Winery, a bagel-eating championship, five Vegas semifinalists for James Beard Awards, and interview with Amari's Alan Mardonovich, Champion eater Joey Chestnut and Patty Peters.