Insider Interviews with Melinda Sheckells & Kim Owens

<p>On today’s episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.</p><p>Ash is out of town, but the show must go on! This week, John Curtas is joined by two of Las Vegas&#39; most connected voices in food and hospitality: Kim Owens, owner of Main St. Provisions, and Melinda Sheckells, longtime lifestyle journalist covering everything from restaurants and entertainment to the people shaping the city.From building chef-driven restaurants to covering the ever-changing Vegas dining scene, this conversation dives into what it really takes to succeed in one of the country&#39;s most competitive food cities.</p><p><br></p><p>🍽️ In this episode:</p><p>• Kim Owens&#39; journey from corporate restaurant management to owning Main St. Provisions</p><p>• How Kim became an unexpected incubator for some of Las Vegas&#39; top culinary talent</p><p>• Melinda Sheckells&#39; career across print, television, podcasting, and lifestyle journalism• How both guests found their way to Las Vegas</p><p>• The evolution of the local restaurant scene• Yelp, Instagram, TikTok &amp; influencers — the good, the bad, and everything in between</p><p>• Is &quot;Stripflation&quot; making its way into neighborhood restaurants?</p><p>• Where they&#39;re actually eating around town right now• Will Michelin make a lasting impact on Las Vegas?</p><p>• Plus, another round of Pet Peeves and plenty of food talk along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>📩 Subscribe to The Amuse Bouche, our weekly newsletter, every Wednesday!</p><p>👉 Visit EatTalkRepeat.com for updates, events, and the newsletter</p><p>👉 Got a food take or hate mail? cheers@eattalkrepeat.com</p><p><br></p><p>Follow for more Vegas food talk &amp; behind-the-scenes flavor:X/Twitter: @EatTalkRepeat | @EatingLasVegas | @AshTheAttorneyInstagram: @EatTalkRepeatLV | @JohnCurtas | @AshTheAttorney<br></p>