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In this episode of Eat Talk Repeat, the crew dishes on the best and worst Italian in Vegas (Matteo’s = heaven, Balla = not so much), what truly defines good service, and the city’s most iconic restaurants. Sam shocks with a detour to Atomic Liquors, Ash sings praises for Spanish standout Vaca, and John dives into pasta at Matteo’s and wine at Chinglish—despite parking-induced trauma. Plus, big food headlines: Sweets Raku is closing, Valley Cheese & Wine is up for sale, and Peppermill is going 24/7 (sort of). Also: Colorful Noodle vs. Chinglish—pick a side.