Show Introduction with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris

We’re broadcasting this morning from High Steaks located 50 floors above the Las Vegas Strip at the top of the Masquerade Tower at Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. The space affords spectacular 180-degree views of The Strip.

Special thanks and a tip of the toque to Rio Las Vegas, Restaurateur & Chef James Trees and the High Steaks team for so graciously hosting us.

“High Steaks Vegas, the new steakhouse from (Las Vegas native) Chef/Partner James Trees, officially debuted in October. Located atop the Masquerade Tower at Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, High Steaks Vegas will is open from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. nightly. Along with incomparable 180-degree indoor and outdoor views of the Strip and Las Vegas Valley, High Steaks Vegas emphasizes a fresh approach to the classic Vegas steakhouse, offering unique beef ranch selections, game meats, show-stopping seafood towers, seasonal vegetables and crisp classic cocktails.” Chef James Trees takes a break from his busy kitchens to join us.

Timeless Hospitality Corporate Executive Chef Sean O’Hara was part of the menu development team for High Steaks. He currently oversees Bar Boheme in the Arts District for Restaurateur James Trees. Chef O’Hara is an alum of Thomas Keller’s renown The French Laundry in Yountville. Chef Sean O’Hara now joins us.

“Located in Chinatown, Las Vegas, The Golden Tiki (celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year) takes you on a trip to exotic Skull Island. The Golden Tiki has spared no expense in recreating the classic mid-century tiki bar, reminiscent of the legendary Don the Beachcomber’s and Trader Vic’s while mixing in Las Vegas legend and lore. The hand-crafted cocktail menu features nostalgic classics and new mixological creations by world-renowned barman, Adam Rains. Alongside an eclectic spirits list, curated local craft beer, and a massive rum selection, The Golden Tiki’s hospitality is legendary. Featuring the work of renowned artists Tiki Bosko, Billy the Crud, Bill Collins, and Oceanic Arts, the one-of-a-kind decor also boasts a unique collection of celebrity ‘shrunken heads,’ an astounding array of artifacts, and Bud ‘n Al’s Oasis, the world’s only adult animatronic bird show.” The General Manager of The Golden Tiki, Nick Brink, takes a respite from behind the bar to join us.

“In 1905 Gennaro Lombardi established the first Pizzeria in America. It was located on Spring Street in the heart of New York's Little Italy. By good fortune, when Las Vegas’ Metro Pizza’s founders’ (cousins John Arena and Sam Facchini) grandparents came to America they settled just 50 yards away. Ever since those early days, pizza has been at the center of their family life. John’s and Sam’s parents got their first jobs feeding coal into the big bakery ovens where Sicilian pizzas were baked and carried out into the neighborhood to feed the immigrant families hungry for a taste of home. Over the years the time-honored skills of the Pizzaiolo, the pizza chef, have been handed down from their fathers, uncles, aunts, brothers and cousins - from one generation to the next. At Metro Pizza, John and Sam honor the great traditions of America's landmark Pizzerias. Their dough is made fresh each day and then fermented for 5-days from the finest wheat, hand-stretched and cooked on the stone of their hearth ovens. The sauces are made from only the finest vine-ripened tomatoes and topped with select cheeses, choice meats and the freshest vegetables, herbs and spices available. Each of Metro’s pizzas is a hand-crafted labor of love, backed by three generations of experience.” Metro Pizza’s John Arena is with us pizza peel in hand.

Notable Las Vegas-based food and entertainment journalist Al Mancini is our always in-the-know guest with highlights of what’s new on the dynamic Las Vegas dining scene. Al joins us sharing some tasty dining tidbits including the reimagining of Morimoto Las Vegas at MGM Grand, the relocation of Ada’s Wine and Food (now...