Four Guys in a Bar | Insider Interview with Jonathan Jossel

<p>This week on <strong>Eat. Talk. Repeat.</strong>, we’re joined by <strong>Jonathan Jossel</strong>, CEO of the Plaza Hotel &amp; Casino and host of <em>On The Corner of Main Street</em>, for an inside look at Downtown Las Vegas.</p><p>We talk about Jonathan’s journey to Vegas, why he fought to preserve and revive the Plaza, the future of Downtown, tourism, the changing Vegas customer, and what DTLV needs more (or less) of.</p><p>Plus, we dive into the Plaza’s restaurant scene, Jonathan’s favorite Vegas restaurants, British food, Fremont Street, SlotZilla, family dining, and a rapid-fire round of favorites.</p><p>And, of course… <strong>Pet Peeves!!</strong></p><p>04:20 Introduction and Guest Introduction</p><p>06:25 Jonathan Jossel&#39;s Journey to Las Vegas</p><p>11:26 Revitalizing Downtown Las Vegas</p><p>13:26 The Plaza&#39;s Historical Significance</p><p>18:32 Challenges and Opportunities in Management</p><p>25:12 The Future of Fremont Street</p><p>28:06 Oscar&#39;s Steakhouse: A Culinary Success</p><p>32:28 The Evolution of Dining in Downtown Vegas</p><p>34:28 Curating Restaurant Concepts: The Balancing Act</p><p>37:03 The Importance of Brand Recognition in Dining</p><p>41:04 The Impact of Major Events on Downtown Vegas</p><p>50:05 Favorite Dining Experiences in Las Vegas</p><p>56:37 Guilty Pleasures and Restaurant Experiences</p><p>59:04 Defending British Cuisine</p><p>01:00:30 The Lightning Round Begins</p><p>01:05:02 Pet Peeves in Dining and Service</p><p>01:15:54 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans</p><p>👉 Visit <strong>EatTalkRepeat.com</strong> for updates, events, and the newsletter👉 Got a food take or hate mail? <strong>cheers@eattalkrepeat.com</strong></p><p><strong>Follow for more Vegas food talk &amp; behind-the-scenes flavor:</strong>X/Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/EatTalkRepeat"><u> @EatTalkRepeat</u></a> |<a href="https://twitter.com/EatingLasVegas"><u> @EatingLasVegas</u></a> |<a href="https://twitter.com/AshTheAttorney"><u> @AshTheAttorney</u></a>Instagram:<a href="https://instagram.com/EatTalkRepeatLV"><u> @EatTalkRepeatLV</u></a> |<a href="https://instagram.com/JohnCurtas"><u> @JohnCurtas</u></a> |<a href="https://instagram.com/AshTheAttorney"><u> @AshTheAttorney</u></a></p><p><br></p>