Top of the Food Chain (Vegas Video Network) - Audio http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/shows/a/food-audio/ Las Vegas food and restaurant review with an attitude (and mohawk). Wed, 22 May 2013 21:49:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=Top of the Food Chain (Vegas Video Network) - Audio What do you get when you combine one part mohawk, two parts attitude, and a touch of WTF? You get Top of the Food Chain! Hosted by Al Mancini (author of Eating Las Vegas, columnist for Luxury Las Vegas and Las Vegas CityLife), each episode sets out to bring fine dining to the masses and features guest chefs from Las Vegas’ most well-respected restaurants. Additionally, each episode will make it a point to help the viewer discover new ways to approach a wide variety of dining styles, options, and opportunities. Al Mancini, Vegas Video Network no Al Mancini, Vegas Video Network food@vegasvideonetwork.com food@vegasvideonetwork.com (Al Mancini, Vegas Video Network) 2011 Vegas Video Network / PodWorx, Inc. Las Vegas food and restaurant review with an attitude (and mohawk). Audio version. Las Vegas, Restaurant, Food Top of the Food Chain (Vegas Video Network) - Audio http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/shows/a/food-audio/ Top of the Food Chain #050: The Key to Perfect BBQ At Home (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-050-the-key-to-perfect-bbq-at-home-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-050-the-key-to-perfect-bbq-at-home-audio/#comments Fri, 25 May 2012 03:27:04 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=11389 Al and Executive Chef Casey Houghton (Lynyrd Skynrd BBQ & Beer), walks us through what it takes to make perfect baby back ribs, beef brisket, and sauces at home. (We only gained 3 pounds after this episode. We consider that a win.)

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-050-the-key-to-perfect-bbq-at-home-audio/feed/ 0 BBQ,Brisket,Interview,Las Vegas,Sauces Al and Executive Chef Casey Houghton (Lynyrd Skynrd BBQ & Beer), walks us through what it takes to make perfect baby back ribs, beef brisket, and sauces at home. (We only gained 3 pounds after this episode. We consider that a win.) (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)Al and Executive Chef Casey Houghton (Lynyrd Skynrd BBQ & Beer), walks us through what it takes to make perfect baby back ribs, beef brisket, and sauces at home. (We only gained 3 pounds after this episode. We consider that a win.) vvn no 19:20 Top of the Food Chain #049: The Sweet Success of Opening Your Own Bakery (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-049-the-sweet-success-of-opening-your-own-bakery-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-049-the-sweet-success-of-opening-your-own-bakery-audio/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 03:24:10 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=11259 We continue our run of world-class chefs who left a high-profile job at a Strip property to open their own shop. For this episode of Top of the Food Chain, we sweeten things up with author and co-owner of Chocolate & Spice Bakery Megan Romano.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-049-the-sweet-success-of-opening-your-own-bakery-audio/feed/ 0 bakery,Chocolate,Dessert,Las Vegas,Sweets We continue our run of world-class chefs who left a high-profile job at a Strip property to open their own shop. For this episode of Top of the Food Chain, we sweeten things up with author and co-owner of Chocolate & Spice Bakery Megan Romano. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)We continue our run of world-class chefs who left a high-profile job at a Strip property to open their own shop. For this episode of Top of the Food Chain, we sweeten things up with author and co-owner of Chocolate & Spice Bakery Megan Romano. vvn no 25:30 Top of the Food Chain #048: The Return of Vic Vegas (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-048-the-return-of-vic-vegas-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-048-the-return-of-vic-vegas-audio/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 02:59:51 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=11171 Our good friend (and unbelievably nice guy) Vic Vegas returns to Top of the Food Chain with a peek at what he’s been up to after having appeared on Food Network Star and Chopped All Stars.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-048-the-return-of-vic-vegas-audio/feed/ 0 Chopped All Stars,Food,Food Network,Las Vegas,Vic Vegas Our good friend (and unbelievably nice guy) Vic Vegas returns to Top of the Food Chain with a peek at what he's been up to after having appeared on Food Network Star and Chopped All Stars. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)Our good friend (and unbelievably nice guy) Vic Vegas returns to Top of the Food Chain with a peek at what he's been up to after having appeared on Food Network Star and Chopped All Stars. vvn no 24:47 Top of the Food Chain #047: Food of the Rising Sun (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-047-food-of-the-rising-sun-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-047-food-of-the-rising-sun-audio/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 03:12:28 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=11093 You think Japanese food in Las Vegas is only sushi? Think again, as the city is going through what can be described as a Japanese food explosion. Al is joined by Martin Koleff, the stylist/consultant behind some of the towns hottest “alternative” Japanese restaurants.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-047-food-of-the-rising-sun-audio/feed/ 0 Food,Japanese,Las Vegas,Sushi You think Japanese food in Las Vegas is only sushi? Think again, as the city is going through what can be described as a Japanese food explosion. Al is joined by Martin Koleff, the stylist/consultant behind some of the towns hottest "alternative" Jap... (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg) You think Japanese food in Las Vegas is only sushi? Think again, as the city is going through what can be described as a Japanese food explosion. Al is joined by Martin Koleff, the stylist/consultant behind some of the towns hottest "alternative" Japanese restaurants. vvn no 32:04 Top of the Food Chain #046: Where’s The Beef. . . From? (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-046-wheres-the-beef-from-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-046-wheres-the-beef-from-audio/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:28:37 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=11019 Al is joined by Stephen Hopcraft (Executive Chef STK, Food Network’s Chef vs City) on this week’s Top of the Food Chain. Together they discuss the variety of steak highlighting differences from American Select to Japanese Wagyu. They also note flavor contrasts between grass fed and corn fed beef and wrap up by giving us executive chef secrets to cooking a great steak at home.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-046-wheres-the-beef-from-audio/feed/ 0 Fine Dining,Las Vegas,Steak,Steakhouse,Wagyu beef Al is joined by Stephen Hopcraft (Executive Chef STK, Food Network's Chef vs City) on this week's Top of the Food Chain. Together they discuss the variety of steak highlighting differences from American Select to Japanese Wagyu. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg) Al is joined by Stephen Hopcraft (Executive Chef STK, Food Network's Chef vs City) on this week's Top of the Food Chain. Together they discuss the variety of steak highlighting differences from American Select to Japanese Wagyu. They also note flavor contrasts between grass fed and corn fed beef and wrap up by giving us executive chef secrets to cooking a great steak at home. vvn no 39:50 Top of the Food Chain #045: From Robuchon to a Hair Salon? (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-045-from-robuchon-to-a-hair-salon-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-045-from-robuchon-to-a-hair-salon-audio/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:28:27 +0000 VVN http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=10954 Come listen to a story ’bout a man named Su, workin’ for Robuchon simply wouldn’t do, searched craigslist from dusk to dawn, finally opened Great Bao in a hair salon.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-045-from-robuchon-to-a-hair-salon-audio/feed/ 0 Food,Food Trucks,Great Bao,Interview,Joel Robuchon Come listen to a story 'bout a man named Su, workin' for Robuchon simply wouldn't do, searched craigslist from dusk to dawn, finally opened Great Bao in a hair salon. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)Come listen to a story 'bout a man named Su, workin' for Robuchon simply wouldn't do, searched craigslist from dusk to dawn, finally opened Great Bao in a hair salon. VVN no 33:21 Top of the Food Chain #044: Dessert Never Looked So Amazing! (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-044-dessert-never-looked-so-amazing-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-044-dessert-never-looked-so-amazing-audio/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:21:10 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=10866 Al is joined by Amy Byro (Executive Pastry Chef Harrah’s, Flamingo) and together they discuss the inner workings of being a pastry chef for Harrah’s Las Vegas, from creating four tier wedding cakes in one day, sugar that looks like lace, and a cake covered in 14k gold!

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-044-dessert-never-looked-so-amazing-audio/feed/ 0 Dessert,Fine Dining,Food,Harrahs,Las Vegas,Pastry,Wedding Cakes Al is joined by Amy Byro (Executive Pastry Chef Harrah's, Flamingo) and together they discuss the inner workings of being a pastry chef for Harrah's Las Vegas, from creating four tier wedding cakes in one day, sugar that looks like lace, (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)Al is joined by Amy Byro (Executive Pastry Chef Harrah's, Flamingo) and together they discuss the inner workings of being a pastry chef for Harrah's Las Vegas, from creating four tier wedding cakes in one day, sugar that looks like lace, and a cake covered in 14k gold! vvn no 33:12 Top of the Food Chain #043: Predicting the Future of the Vegas Food Scene (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-043-predicting-the-future-of-the-vegas-food-scene-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-043-predicting-the-future-of-the-vegas-food-scene-audio/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:24:26 +0000 VVN http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=10798 Food critic Brock Radke (Las Vegas Weekly) and restaurateur Jolene Mannina join Al to talk about the Las Vegas food scene — where it is, where it’s been, and what to look forward to in the future.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-043-predicting-the-future-of-the-vegas-food-scene-audio/feed/ 0 Fine Dining,Food,Las Vegas,Restaurants Food critic Brock Radke (Las Vegas Weekly) and restaurateur Jolene Mannina join Al to talk about the Las Vegas food scene -- where it is, where it's been, and what to look forward to in the future. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)Food critic Brock Radke (Las Vegas Weekly) and restaurateur Jolene Mannina join Al to talk about the Las Vegas food scene -- where it is, where it's been, and what to look forward to in the future. VVN no 32:08 Top of the Food Chain #042: Think Cooking in High School Isn’t Cool? Think Again. (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-042-think-cooking-in-high-school-isnt-cool-think-again-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-042-think-cooking-in-high-school-isnt-cool-think-again-audio/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:03:07 +0000 VVN http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=10698 Remember when taking cooking in high school meant enrolling in home economics and getting harassed by your friends? In this episode of Top of the Food Chain, you’ll meet a 16-year-old who will likely be your favorite chef in a few years and is already being recruited by some of the finest restaurants in Las Vegas.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-042-think-cooking-in-high-school-isnt-cool-think-again-audio/feed/ 0 Food,High School,Review-Journal,You've Got to be Kidding Me Remember when taking cooking in high school meant enrolling in home economics and getting harassed by your friends? In this episode of Top of the Food Chain, you'll meet a 16-year-old who will likely be your favorite chef in a few years and is already... (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)Remember when taking cooking in high school meant enrolling in home economics and getting harassed by your friends? In this episode of Top of the Food Chain, you'll meet a 16-year-old who will likely be your favorite chef in a few years and is already being recruited by some of the finest restaurants in Las Vegas. VVN no 31:27 Top of the Food Chain #041: A Pro’s Primer on Pasta (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-041-a-pros-primer-on-pasta-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-041-a-pros-primer-on-pasta-audio/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:02:23 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=10561 On this carb-friendly episode of Top of the Food Chain, we get a master’s look at all things Pasta as we welcome back Geno Bernardo (Executive Chef, NOVE Italiano).

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-041-a-pros-primer-on-pasta-audio/feed/ 0 Food,Interview,Italy,NOVE Italiano,Pasta On this carb-friendly episode of Top of the Food Chain, we get a master's look at all things Pasta as we welcome back Geno Bernardo (Executive Chef, NOVE Italiano). (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)On this carb-friendly episode of Top of the Food Chain, we get a master's look at all things Pasta as we welcome back Geno Bernardo (Executive Chef, NOVE Italiano). vvn no 32:14 Top of the Food Chain #040: The Big 5: When Money is No Object (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-040-the-big-5-when-money-is-no-object-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-040-the-big-5-when-money-is-no-object-audio/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 02:23:19 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=10245 The French are well represented as Al walks us through what is arguably the five most extravagant fine dining options in Las Vegas. (This would be a good time to have your American Express Black card handy.)

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-040-the-big-5-when-money-is-no-object-audio/feed/ 2 Expensive,Fine Dining,Food,Luxury The French are well represented as Al walks us through what is arguably the five most extravagant fine dining options in Las Vegas. (This would be a good time to have your American Express Black card handy.) (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)The French are well represented as Al walks us through what is arguably the five most extravagant fine dining options in Las Vegas. (This would be a good time to have your American Express Black card handy.) vvn no 45:44 Top of the Food Chain #039: Comparing ‘Real’ French with ‘Vegas’ French (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-039-comparing-real-french-with-vegas-french-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-039-comparing-real-french-with-vegas-french-audio/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:05:51 +0000 VVN http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=10086 Max Jacobson returns to Top of the Food Chain with a first-hand comparison between Las Vegas restaurants and their European counterparts. Max follows with a blistering retort to John Curtas’ recent criticism of his fellow food critics.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-039-comparing-real-french-with-vegas-french-audio/feed/ 0 Attack,England,Europe,Food,France Max Jacobson returns to Top of the Food Chain with a first-hand comparison between Las Vegas restaurants and their European counterparts. Max follows with a blistering retort to John Curtas' recent criticism of his fellow food critics. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)Max Jacobson returns to Top of the Food Chain with a first-hand comparison between Las Vegas restaurants and their European counterparts. Max follows with a blistering retort to John Curtas' recent criticism of his fellow food critics. VVN no 32:18 Top of the Food Chain #038: A Great Cause, Some Bad Language (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-038-a-great-cause-some-bad-language-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-038-a-great-cause-some-bad-language-audio/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:52:18 +0000 VVN http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=9946 As we learn from Three Square Food Bank‘s Erica Thompson, Restaurant Week combines great food and great prices. . .all for a great cause.

That’s the happy, peppy, bursting with love portion of the show.

Then John Curtas is back to spread a little love among some of his favorite Restaurant Week locations, followed by a two-prong attack against FCC regulations and fellow Las Vegas food critics.

(For those scoring at home and listening to this on the radio. . .John: 4.5 BLEEPS. Al: 1 BLEEP.)

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-038-a-great-cause-some-bad-language-audio/feed/ 0 BBQ,Emeril Lagasse,Restaurant Week,Sammy Hagar,Three Square As we learn from Three Square Food Bank's Erica Thompson, Restaurant Week combines great food and great prices. . .all for a great cause. - That's the happy, peppy, bursting with love portion of the show. - Then John Curtas is back to spread a little ... (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)As we learn from Three Square Food Bank (http://www.threesquare.org/)'s Erica Thompson, Restaurant Week (http://www.helpoutdineoutlv.org/) combines great food and great prices. . .all for a great cause. That's the happy, peppy, bursting with love portion of the show. Then John Curtas is back to spread a little love among some of his favorite Restaurant Week locations, followed by a two-prong attack against FCC regulations and fellow Las Vegas food critics. (For those scoring at home and listening to this on the radio. . .John: 4.5 BLEEPS. Al: 1 BLEEP.) VVN no 37:32 Top of the Food Chain #037: Let’s Talk Tapas (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-037-lets-talk-tapas-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-037-lets-talk-tapas-audio/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:28:54 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=9800 On this episode of Top of the Food Chain Al is talking tapas with Nina Manchev, owner of Bar Forte. Together they discuss the history of tapas (it’s not just small plates), tapas for beginners, and wrap up by discussing Bulgarian cuisine and the lazy man’s sangria, Calimocho.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-037-lets-talk-tapas-audio/feed/ 0 Bulgarian Cuisine,Food,Interview,Spain,Tapas On this episode of Top of the Food Chain Al is talking tapas with Nina Manchev, owner of Bar Forte. Together they discuss the history of tapas (it's not just small plates), tapas for beginners, and wrap up by discussing Bulgarian cuisine and the lazy ... (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg) On this episode of Top of the Food Chain Al is talking tapas with Nina Manchev, owner of Bar Forte. Together they discuss the history of tapas (it's not just small plates), tapas for beginners, and wrap up by discussing Bulgarian cuisine and the lazy man's sangria, Calimocho. vvn no 38:37 Top of the Food Chain #036: Introduction to Thai Cuisine (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-036-intoduction-to-thai-cuisine-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-036-intoduction-to-thai-cuisine-audio/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:22:29 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=9627 Al is joined by Chef Jet Tila (Iron Chef America) to discuss the regions, tastes, and history of Thai cuisine on this episode of Top of the Food Chain.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-036-intoduction-to-thai-cuisine-audio/feed/ 0 Food,Interview,Thai food Al is joined by Chef Jet Tila (Iron Chef America) to discuss the regions, tastes, and history of Thai cuisine on this episode of Top of the Food Chain. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg) Al is joined by Chef Jet Tila (Iron Chef America) to discuss the regions, tastes, and history of Thai cuisine on this episode of Top of the Food Chain. vvn no 41:09 Top of the Food Chain #035: The Modern Mixologist (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-035-the-modern-mixologist-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-035-the-modern-mixologist-audio/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:11:18 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=9474 Al is joined by Tony Abou-Ganim (Iron Chef America, Fine Living Network) to talk about the evolution of mixology from the Gothic age to the present on this episode of Top of the Food Chain.
(It’s pretty cool to talk the guy who invented the Cable Car.)

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-035-the-modern-mixologist-audio/feed/ 0 Cable Car,Cocktails,Interview Al is joined by Tony Abou-Ganim (Iron Chef America, Fine Living Network) to talk about the evolution of mixology from the Gothic age to the present on this episode of Top of the Food Chain. (It's pretty cool to talk the guy who invented the Cable Car.) (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)Al is joined by Tony Abou-Ganim (Iron Chef America, Fine Living Network) to talk about the evolution of mixology from the Gothic age to the present on this episode of Top of the Food Chain. (It's pretty cool to talk the guy who invented the Cable Car.) vvn no 40:50 Top of the Food Chain #034: What is Offal? (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-034-what-is-offal-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-034-what-is-offal-audio/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:28:54 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=9246 Comme Ca’s executive chef Brian Howard makes a return visit to Top of the Food Chain, together he and Al define offal and give us a look at it’s many different uses.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-034-what-is-offal-audio/feed/ 0 Food,Interview,Offal Comme Ca's executive chef Brian Howard makes a return visit to Top of the Food Chain, together he and Al define offal and give us a look at it's many different uses. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)Comme Ca's executive chef Brian Howard makes a return visit to Top of the Food Chain, together he and Al define offal and give us a look at it's many different uses. vvn no 44:28 Top of the Food Chain #033: Pour Me a Port Please (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-033-pour-me-a-port-please-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-033-pour-me-a-port-please-audio/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:40:57 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=9082 Al welcomes back Marche Bacchus’ Jeff and Rhonda Wyatt and together we discuss wines in the port family. We explore the types of port, what foods pair well with port wine, and more on this episode of Top of the Food Chain.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-033-pour-me-a-port-please-audio/feed/ 0 Interview,Las Vegas,Port Wine,Wine Al welcomes back Marche Bacchus’ Jeff and Rhonda Wyatt and together we discuss wines in the port family. We explore the types of port, what foods pair well with port wine, and more on this episode of Top of the Food Chain. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)Al welcomes back Marche Bacchus’ Jeff and Rhonda Wyatt and together we discuss wines in the port family. We explore the types of port, what foods pair well with port wine, and more on this episode of Top of the Food Chain. vvn no 47:50 Top of the Food Chain #032: Serving Up Some Pizza Goodness (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-032-serving-up-some-pizza-goodness-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-032-serving-up-some-pizza-goodness-audio/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:23:08 +0000 VVN http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=8921 Besides bringing up whose grandma makes the best meatballs (don’t ask), Al and his guests Due Forni Pizza’s Alex Taylor (managing partner) and Carlos Buscaglia (partner/executive chef) dole out a slice of pizza wisdom.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-032-serving-up-some-pizza-goodness-audio/feed/ 0 Food,Pizza,Porn Besides bringing up whose grandma makes the best meatballs (don't ask), Al and his guests Due Forni Pizza's Alex Taylor (managing partner) and Carlos Buscaglia (partner/executive chef) dole out a slice of pizza wisdom. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)Besides bringing up whose grandma makes the best meatballs (don't ask), Al and his guests Due Forni Pizza's Alex Taylor (managing partner) and Carlos Buscaglia (partner/executive chef) dole out a slice of pizza wisdom. VVN no 39:41 Top of the Food Chain #031: John and Al – Round Two? (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-031-john-and-al-round-two-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-031-john-and-al-round-two-audio/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:10:46 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=8780 For our first episode of 2012 Al welcomes back author and food writer John Curtas. Together, with boxing gloves put aside, they review the foodie trends of 2011. Then the boys look ahead and make some predictions for the food landscape in 2012.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-031-john-and-al-round-two-audio/feed/ 0 Food,Food Trends,Food Trucks,Las Vegas For our first episode of 2012 Al welcomes back author and food writer John Curtas. Together, with boxing gloves put aside, they review the foodie trends of 2011. Then the boys look ahead and make some predictions for the food landscape in 2012. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)For our first episode of 2012 Al welcomes back author and food writer John Curtas. Together, with boxing gloves put aside, they review the foodie trends of 2011. Then the boys look ahead and make some predictions for the food landscape in 2012. vvn no 41:40 Top of the Food Chain #030: Tiny Bubbles & Sparkling Wine, Makes Me Happy. . . (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-030-tiny-bubbles-sparkling-wine-makes-me-happy-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-030-tiny-bubbles-sparkling-wine-makes-me-happy-audio/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:53:38 +0000 VVN http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=8592 For our final holiday-themed show, and the last of 2011, Al begins by recommending four Christmas dinner options of varying price points on the Strip. Then, Ken Shey (Sommelier, The Range Steakhouse) joins us for a lesson in champagne and sparkling wines.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-030-tiny-bubbles-sparkling-wine-makes-me-happy-audio/feed/ 0 Champagne,Christmas Dinner,Food,Wine For our final holiday-themed show, and the last of 2011, Al begins by recommending four Christmas dinner options of varying price points on the Strip. Then, Ken Shey (Sommelier, The Range Steakhouse) joins us for a lesson in champagne and sparkling win... (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)For our final holiday-themed show, and the last of 2011, Al begins by recommending four Christmas dinner options of varying price points on the Strip. Then, Ken Shey (Sommelier, The Range Steakhouse) joins us for a lesson in champagne and sparkling wines. VVN no 38:44 Top of the Food Chain #029: Learn How to Make the Best Eggnog Ever! (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-029-learn-how-to-make-the-best-eggnog-ever-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-029-learn-how-to-make-the-best-eggnog-ever-audio/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:24:15 +0000 VVN http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=8442 For holiday-themed show number two, Matt Myers (assistant director of beverage, Bellagio) makes what we believe is the best eggnog ever! And now, you can make it as well! (Don’t let the liquid nitrogen scare you. . .we were perfectly safe.)

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-029-learn-how-to-make-the-best-eggnog-ever-audio/feed/ 0 Danger Will Robinson,Eggnog,Food,Liquid Nitrogen For holiday-themed show number two, Matt Myers (assistant director of beverage, Bellagio) makes what we believe is the best eggnog ever! And now, you can make it as well! (Don't let the liquid nitrogen scare you. . .we were perfectly safe.) (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)For holiday-themed show number two, Matt Myers (assistant director of beverage, Bellagio) makes what we believe is the best eggnog ever! And now, you can make it as well! (Don't let the liquid nitrogen scare you. . .we were perfectly safe.) VVN no 39:21 Top of the Food Chain #028: Can You Really Love a Fruitcake? (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-028-can-you-really-love-a-fruitcake-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-028-can-you-really-love-a-fruitcake-audio/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:54:40 +0000 VVN http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=8243 Top of the Food Chain is back and in the holiday spirit. In what will be a series of holiday-themed shows, we begin by talking with Bread and Butter, Las Vegas executive chef Chris Herrin about three often-maligned holiday food offerings; fruitcake, mincemeat, and gingerbread. (Chris and Al actually eat a fruitcake. Who knew you could eat those things?)

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-028-can-you-really-love-a-fruitcake-audio/feed/ 0 Food,Fruitcake,Gingerbread,Holiday,Interview,Mincemeat Top of the Food Chain is back and in the holiday spirit. In what will be a series of holiday-themed shows, we begin by talking with Bread and Butter, Las Vegas executive chef Chris Herrin about three often-maligned holiday food offerings; fruitcake, (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)Top of the Food Chain is back and in the holiday spirit. In what will be a series of holiday-themed shows, we begin by talking with Bread and Butter, Las Vegas executive chef Chris Herrin about three often-maligned holiday food offerings; fruitcake, mincemeat, and gingerbread. (Chris and Al actually eat a fruitcake. Who knew you could eat those things?) VVN no 38:36 Top of the Food Chain #027: From France [Bistro's] to America [Turkey's] (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-027-from-france-bistros-to-america-turkeys-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-027-from-france-bistros-to-america-turkeys-audio/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:43:46 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=7587 We continue our global travels at Top of the Food Chain with Comme Ca’s Excutive Chef Brian Howard as he tells us the difference between French bistro and brasserie food. Then we swing back to the USA and learn Brian’s secret for perfect Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-027-from-france-bistros-to-america-turkeys-audio/feed/ 0 Bistros,Food,France,Thanksgiving,Turkey,USA We continue our global travels at Top of the Food Chain with Comme Ca's Excutive Chef Brian Howard as he tells us the difference between French bistro and brasserie food. Then we swing back to the USA and learn Brian's secret for perfect Thanksgiving t... (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)We continue our global travels at Top of the Food Chain with Comme Ca's Excutive Chef Brian Howard as he tells us the difference between French bistro and brasserie food. Then we swing back to the USA and learn Brian's secret for perfect Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing. vvn no 38:26 Top of the Food Chain #026: Lutefisk, You Will Eat It and You Will Like It! (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-026-lutefisk-you-will-eat-it-and-you-will-like-it-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-026-lutefisk-you-will-eat-it-and-you-will-like-it-audio/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:28:29 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=7370 Top of the Food Chain travels to Norway to talk about what is clearly one of the most maligned foods ever covered here on the show. You think Rodney Dangerfield gets no respect, try being Lutefisk.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-026-lutefisk-you-will-eat-it-and-you-will-like-it-audio/feed/ 0 Interview,Lutefisk,norway Top of the Food Chain travels to Norway to talk about what is clearly one of the most maligned foods ever covered here on the show. You think Rodney Dangerfield gets no respect, try being Lutefisk. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)Top of the Food Chain travels to Norway to talk about what is clearly one of the most maligned foods ever covered here on the show. You think Rodney Dangerfield gets no respect, try being Lutefisk. vvn no 35:56 Top of the Food Chain #025: Best Deals in Vegas plus Starting a Wine Collection (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-025-best-deals-in-vegas-plus-starting-a-wine-collection-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-025-best-deals-in-vegas-plus-starting-a-wine-collection-audio/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:18:06 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=7130 We start the show with discovering the best deals in Las Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor’s Anthony Curtis. Then, after saving tons of money, we look into spending a few bucks on what it takes to get started as a wine collector with Marche Bacchus’ Jeff Wyatt.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-025-best-deals-in-vegas-plus-starting-a-wine-collection-audio/feed/ 0 Deals,Interview,Wine We start the show with discovering the best deals in Las Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor's Anthony Curtis. Then, after saving tons of money, we look into spending a few bucks on what it takes to get started as a wine collector with Marche Bacchus' Jeff Wy... (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)We start the show with discovering the best deals in Las Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor's Anthony Curtis. Then, after saving tons of money, we look into spending a few bucks on what it takes to get started as a wine collector with Marche Bacchus' Jeff Wyatt. vvn no 38:53 Top of the Food Chain #024: We’re Turning Japanese [and Chinese, too] (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-024-were-turning-japanese-and-chinese-too-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-024-were-turning-japanese-and-chinese-too-audio/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:18:20 +0000 VVN http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=6892 We’re heading East in this episode of Top of the Food Chain as we’re joined by food writer (and Al’s co-author) Max Jacobson, considered by many an expert in Asian cuisine. (We also had what amounted to the quickest trivia question in the history of the VVN.)

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-024-were-turning-japanese-and-chinese-too-audio/feed/ 0 Chinese,Food,Interview,Japanese We're heading East in this episode of Top of the Food Chain as we're joined by food writer (and Al's co-author) Max Jacobson, considered by many an expert in Asian cuisine. (We also had what amounted to the quickest trivia question in the history of th... (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)We're heading East in this episode of Top of the Food Chain as we're joined by food writer (and Al's co-author) Max Jacobson, considered by many an expert in Asian cuisine. (We also had what amounted to the quickest trivia question in the history of the VVN.) VVN no 34:45 Top of the Food Chain #023: Cognac or Armagnac; The World’s Most Expensive Brandy? (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-023-cognac-or-armagnac-the-worlds-most-expensive-brandy-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-023-cognac-or-armagnac-the-worlds-most-expensive-brandy-audio/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:21:47 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=6632 Break out the snifters as Top of the Food Chain explores the world of cognac and armagnac with Andre’s Restaurant beverage manager, Patrick Trundle.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-023-cognac-or-armagnac-the-worlds-most-expensive-brandy-audio/feed/ 0 Brandy,Interview,Las Vegas Break out the snifters as Top of the Food Chain explores the world of cognac and armagnac with Andre's Restaurant beverage manager, Patrick Trundle. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg) Break out the snifters as Top of the Food Chain explores the world of cognac and armagnac with Andre's Restaurant beverage manager, Patrick Trundle. vvn no 42:31 Top of the Food Chain #022: Truffles and Lobsters; Let’s Get Fancy! (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-022-truffles-and-lobsters-lets-get-fancy-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-022-truffles-and-lobsters-lets-get-fancy-audio/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:47:47 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=6543 Top of the Food Chain indulges in the finer things in life as we learn about truffles from Urbani Truffles’ Leigh Savoy. Then Al and RM Seafood’s sous chef John Courtney eases our guilt about “screaming” lobsters.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-022-truffles-and-lobsters-lets-get-fancy-audio/feed/ 0 Interview,Las Vegas,Lobsters,Truffles Top of the Food Chain indulges in the finer things in life as we learn about truffles from Urbani Truffles' Leigh Savoy. Then Al and RM Seafood's sous chef John Courtney eases our guilt about "screaming" lobsters. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg) Top of the Food Chain indulges in the finer things in life as we learn about truffles from Urbani Truffles' Leigh Savoy. Then Al and RM Seafood's sous chef John Courtney eases our guilt about "screaming" lobsters. vvn no 40:16 Top of the Food Chain #021: Introduction to Vodka (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-021-introduction-to-vodka-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-021-introduction-to-vodka-audio/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:31:00 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=6423 We branch out further into the world of spirits as Top of the Food Chain samples a little vodka with bartender Jennifer (no last name, please) and STK beverage manager, Clayton Gibson.

Skol!

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-021-introduction-to-vodka-audio/feed/ 0 Interview,Las Vegas,Vodka We branch out further into the world of spirits as Top of the Food Chain samples a little vodka with bartender Jennifer (no last name, please) and STK beverage manager, Clayton Gibson. - Skol! (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg) We branch out further into the world of spirits as Top of the Food Chain samples a little vodka with bartender Jennifer (no last name, please) and STK beverage manager, Clayton Gibson. Skol! vvn no 34:58 Top of the Food Chain #020: In This Corner. . . (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-020-in-this-corner-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-020-in-this-corner-audio/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:57:54 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=6310 After hanging out with Jolene Mannina of Sloppi Jo’s Roving Eatery and Gary Fx Lamorte of the Michael Mina Group, we throw off the gloves as food writer John Curtas steps into the ring and dukes it out with Al.

Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya;
Kum bay ya, the Lord, kum bay ya;
Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya,
O Lord, kum bay ya.
]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-020-in-this-corner-audio/feed/ 0 Fine Dining,Food,Food Truck,Interview,Las Vegas After hanging out with Jolene Mannina of Sloppi Jo's Roving Eatery and Gary Fx Lamorte of the Michael Mina Group, we throw off the gloves as food writer John Curtas steps into the ring and dukes it out with Al. - Kum bay ya, my Lord, (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)After hanging out with Jolene Mannina of Sloppi Jo's Roving Eatery and Gary Fx Lamorte of the Michael Mina Group, we throw off the gloves as food writer John Curtas steps into the ring and dukes it out with Al. Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya; Kum bay ya, the Lord, kum bay ya; Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya, O Lord, kum bay ya. vvn no 45:54 Top of the Food Chain #019: An Introduction to Beer (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-019-an-introduction-to-beer-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-019-an-introduction-to-beer-audio/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:48:32 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=6127 Brewmaster Jeffrey “Bubba” Amas of Barley’s Casino and Brewing Company taps into more beer than we’ve ever had in the studio* as we discover the differences between a Dunkel and a Hefeweizen on Top of the Food Chain.

* And believe me, we drink a lot of beer in the studio.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-019-an-introduction-to-beer-audio/feed/ 0 Beer,Interview,Las Vegas Brewmaster Jeffrey "Bubba" Amas of Barley's Casino and Brewing Company taps into more beer than we've ever had in the studio* as we discover the differences between a Dunkel and a Hefeweizen on Top of the Food Chain. - * And believe me, (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg) Brewmaster Jeffrey "Bubba" Amas of Barley's Casino and Brewing Company taps into more beer than we've ever had in the studio* as we discover the differences between a Dunkel and a Hefeweizen on Top of the Food Chain. * And believe me, we drink a lot of beer in the studio. vvn no 41:44 Top of the Food Chain #018: Building the Perfect Burger (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-018-building-the-perfect-burger-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-018-building-the-perfect-burger-audio/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:32:44 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=5968 Summer is over but the art of grilling lives on. Top of the Food Chain welcomes Chef Partner Kerry Simon (Simon at Palms Place, KGB) who shares his secrets to a great gourmet burger.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-018-building-the-perfect-burger-audio/feed/ 0 Food,Gourmet Burgers,Interview,Las Vegas Summer is over but the art of grilling lives on. Top of the Food Chain welcomes Chef Partner Kerry Simon (Simon at Palms Place, KGB) who shares his secrets to a great gourmet burger. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg) Summer is over but the art of grilling lives on. Top of the Food Chain welcomes Chef Partner Kerry Simon (Simon at Palms Place, KGB) who shares his secrets to a great gourmet burger. vvn no 30:43 Top of the Food Chain #017: Who You Gonna Call? Ghost Chili! (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-017-who-you-gonna-call-ghost-chili-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-017-who-you-gonna-call-ghost-chili-audio/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:56:15 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=5817 We combine Victoria beer (the oldest beer in Mexico) and Border Grill’s executive chef Mike Minors’ tasty margarita recipe to cool off as we are introduced to the world of chili peppers on Top of the Food Chain.

If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-017-who-you-gonna-call-ghost-chili-audio/feed/ 0 Chili Peppers,Food,Interview,Las Vegas We combine Victoria beer (the oldest beer in Mexico) and Border Grill's executive chef Mike Minors' tasty margarita recipe to cool off as we are introduced to the world of chili peppers on Top of the Food Chain. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)We combine Victoria beer (the oldest beer in Mexico) and Border Grill's executive chef Mike Minors' tasty margarita recipe to cool off as we are introduced to the world of chili peppers on Top of the Food Chain. If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com (mailto:food@VegasVideoNetwork.com). vvn no 37:30 Top of the Food Chain #016: How to Roll Your Own Sushi (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-016-how-to-roll-your-own-sushi-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-016-how-to-roll-your-own-sushi-audio/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:38:50 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=5683 Top of the Food Chain delivers on a promise made in an earlier episode as we teach you how to roll your own sushi, courtesy of Chef Yuki Ieto from SUSHISAMBA. Then, Three Square’s Erica Thompson talks about Restaurant Week, which is one of the best “events” a foodie could ask for.

If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-016-how-to-roll-your-own-sushi-audio/feed/ 0 Interview,Restaurant Week,Sushi,Three Square Top of the Food Chain delivers on a promise made in an earlier episode as we teach you how to roll your own sushi, courtesy of Chef Yuki Ieto from SUSHISAMBA. Then, Three Square's Erica Thompson talks about Restaurant Week, (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)Top of the Food Chain delivers on a promise made in an earlier episode as we teach you how to roll your own sushi, courtesy of Chef Yuki Ieto from SUSHISAMBA (http://sushisamba.com/). Then, Three Square's Erica Thompson talks about Restaurant Week (http://www.helpoutdineoutlv.org/), which is one of the best "events" a foodie could ask for. If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com (mailto:food@VegasVideoNetwork.com). vvn no 45:38 Top of the Food Chain #015: The Key to Growing Fruits and Vegetables in the Desert (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-015-the-key-to-growing-fruits-and-vegetables-in-the-desert-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-015-the-key-to-growing-fruits-and-vegetables-in-the-desert-audio/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 02:18:12 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=5551 For the start of today’s show, Al and Vic Vegas recap the ending of The Food Network Star. Then we are joined by Organic Edibles’ Marilyn Yamamoto who explains how to grow fresh produce in the Las Vegas desert.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-015-the-key-to-growing-fruits-and-vegetables-in-the-desert-audio/feed/ 0 Fresh Produce,Interview,Organic Food,Vic Vegas For the start of today's show, Al and Vic Vegas recap the ending of The Food Network Star. Then we are joined by Organic Edibles' Marilyn Yamamoto who explains how to grow fresh produce in the Las Vegas desert. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg) For the start of today's show, Al and Vic Vegas recap the ending of The Food Network Star. Then we are joined by Organic Edibles' Marilyn Yamamoto who explains how to grow fresh produce in the Las Vegas desert. vvn no 40:35 Top of the Food Chain #014: Sommelier’s Aren’t Scary People (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-014-sommeliers-arent-scary-people-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-014-sommeliers-arent-scary-people-audio/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:49:38 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=5384 For this episode of Top of the Food Chain Vic Vegas answers a ton of live chat questions about making the top three. We then visit with sommelier Lindsey Whipple of Cut and learn sommelier’s enjoy a shot of Jager and a cold Bud Light just like the rest of us.

If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-014-sommeliers-arent-scary-people-audio/feed/ 0 Interview,Lindsey Whipple,Sommelier,Vic Vegas For this episode of Top of the Food Chain Vic Vegas answers a ton of live chat questions about making the top three. We then visit with sommelier Lindsey Whipple of Cut and learn sommelier's enjoy a shot of Jager and a cold Bud Light just like th... (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg) For this episode of Top of the Food Chain Vic Vegas answers a ton of live chat questions about making the top three. We then visit with sommelier Lindsey Whipple of Cut and learn sommelier's enjoy a shot of Jager and a cold Bud Light just like the rest of us. If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com (mailto:food@VegasVideoNetwork.com). vvn no 50:03 Top of the Food Chain #013: Lessons in Rum from the Owner of Rhumbar (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-013-lessons-in-rum-from-the-owner-of-rhumbar-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-013-lessons-in-rum-from-the-owner-of-rhumbar-audio/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:59:19 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=5204 We begin this edition of Top of the Food Chain with a talk about the top five steakhouses in Las Vegas. Then, for dessert, we taste a wide variety of rums with Rhumbar owner Michael Frey.

If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-013-lessons-in-rum-from-the-owner-of-rhumbar-audio/feed/ 0 Interview,Michael Frey,Rhumbar,Rum,Steak We begin this edition of Top of the Food Chain with a talk about the top five steakhouses in Las Vegas. Then, for dessert, we taste a wide variety of rums with Rhumbar owner Michael Frey. - If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg) We begin this edition of Top of the Food Chain with a talk about the top five steakhouses in Las Vegas. Then, for dessert, we taste a wide variety of rums with Rhumbar owner Michael Frey. If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com (mailto:food@VegasVideoNetwork.com). vvn no 44:40 Top of the Food Chain #012: The Freshest Produce in Las Vegas [and Vic Vegas, too] (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-012-the-freshest-produce-in-las-vegas-and-vic-vegas-too-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-012-the-freshest-produce-in-las-vegas-and-vic-vegas-too-audio/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:46:40 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=5072 For those thinking that there is no place to find great fresh produce in Las Vegas, this episode of Top of the Food Chain introduces you to the FEED Farmer’s Market. Then our good friend Vic Vegas returns for more behind the scenes insight as he reaches the top 5 in The Next Food Network Star.

If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-012-the-freshest-produce-in-las-vegas-and-vic-vegas-too-audio/feed/ 0 Farmer's Market,Gina Gavan,Project Dinner Table,Vic Vegas For those thinking that there is no place to find great fresh produce in Las Vegas, this episode of Top of the Food Chain introduces you to the FEED Farmer's Market. Then our good friend Vic Vegas returns for more behind the scenes insight as he reach... (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg) For those thinking that there is no place to find great fresh produce in Las Vegas, this episode of Top of the Food Chain introduces you to the FEED Farmer's Market. Then our good friend Vic Vegas returns for more behind the scenes insight as he reaches the top 5 in The Next Food Network Star. If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com (mailto:food@VegasVideoNetwork.com). vvn no 40:53 Top of the Food Chain #011: If You’re a Pig, It’s Going to be a Rough Weekend (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-011-if-youre-a-pig-its-going-to-be-a-rough-weekend-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-011-if-youre-a-pig-its-going-to-be-a-rough-weekend-audio/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:10:41 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=4925 At Top of the Food Chain, we are all fans of pigs and the yummy food they provide. However, we’d suggest an alternative vacation spot for our swine friends this weekend. Additionally, we debate whether you should tip someone if there is a hair in your food.

If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-011-if-youre-a-pig-its-going-to-be-a-rough-weekend-audio/feed/ 0 Cochon555,Food Critic,Interview,Tipping At Top of the Food Chain, we are all fans of pigs and the yummy food they provide. However, we'd suggest an alternative vacation spot for our swine friends this weekend. Additionally, we debate whether you should tip someone if there is a hair in your ... (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)At Top of the Food Chain, we are all fans of pigs and the yummy food they provide. However, we'd suggest an alternative vacation spot for our swine friends this weekend. Additionally, we debate whether you should tip someone if there is a hair in your food. If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com (mailto:food@VegasVideoNetwork.com). vvn no 48:58 Top of the Food Chain #010: Sustainable Seafood (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-010-sustainable-seafood-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-010-sustainable-seafood-audio/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:02:26 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=4772 On this episode of Top of the Food Chain Al and his guest rm seafood’s Executive Chef Anthony Fusco gives us a in-depth look at the world of sustainable seafood.

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]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-010-sustainable-seafood-audio/feed/ 0 Farm Raised Fish,Interview,Sustainable Seafood On this episode of Top of the Food Chain Al and his guest rm seafood's Executive Chef Anthony Fusco gives us a in-depth look at the world of sustainable seafood. - If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)On this episode of Top of the Food Chain Al and his guest rm seafood's Executive Chef Anthony Fusco gives us a in-depth look at the world of sustainable seafood. If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com (mailto:food@VegasVideoNetwork.com). vvn no 45:42 Top of the Food Chain #009: French Cuisine Made Friendly (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-009-french-cuisine-made-friendly-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-009-french-cuisine-made-friendly-audio/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:55:29 +0000 VVN http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=4646 Top of the Food Chain is where the stars hang out!

First up, we visit with the Food Network’s Extreme Chef contestant Jean Paul Labadie for some behind-the-scene insight into the show. Next, we de-mystify French cuisine with Franck Savoy (son of Guy Savoy and Director of Restaurants for Caesars Palace).

If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-009-french-cuisine-made-friendly-audio/feed/ 0 Extreme Chef,Food Network,French Cuisine Top of the Food Chain is where the stars hang out! - First up, we visit with the Food Network's Extreme Chef contestant Jean Paul Labadie for some behind-the-scene insight into the show. Next, we de-mystify French cuisine with Franck Savoy (son of Guy... (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)Top of the Food Chain is where the stars hang out! First up, we visit with the Food Network's Extreme Chef contestant Jean Paul Labadie for some behind-the-scene insight into the show. Next, we de-mystify French cuisine with Franck Savoy (son of Guy Savoy and Director of Restaurants for Caesars Palace). If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com (mailto:food@VegasVideoNetwork.com). VVN no 39:51 Top of the Food Chain #008: Oysters, from Shucking to Tasty Mignonnettes (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-008-oysters-from-shucking-to-tasty-mignonnettes-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-008-oysters-from-shucking-to-tasty-mignonnettes-audio/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:39:19 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=4553 For this episode of Top of the Food Chain, we’re joined again by The Food Network Star’s Vic Vegas for his weekly update. Then, d.vino’s Executive Chef Jose Navarro provides an introduction to oysters; how to shuck them, eat them and what to dip them in. (We even eat a few cooked oysters as well.)

If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-008-oysters-from-shucking-to-tasty-mignonnettes-audio/feed/ 0 Interview,Oysters,Vic Vegas For this episode of Top of the Food Chain, we're joined again by The Food Network Star's Vic Vegas for his weekly update. Then, d.vino's Executive Chef Jose Navarro provides an introduction to oysters; how to shuck them, eat them and what to dip them in. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)For this episode of Top of the Food Chain, we're joined again by The Food Network Star's Vic Vegas for his weekly update. Then, d.vino's Executive Chef Jose Navarro provides an introduction to oysters; how to shuck them, eat them and what to dip them in. (We even eat a few cooked oysters as well.) If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com (mailto:food@VegasVideoNetwork.com). vvn no 39:31 Top of the Food Chain #007: Vic Vegas and Tequila (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-007-vegas-vic-and-tequila-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-007-vegas-vic-and-tequila-audio/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:19:47 +0000 VVN http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=4435 The Food Network Star’s Vic Vegas makes his first of what will be many visits to Top of the Food Chain. Besides getting some juicy behind-the-scenes information about Vic’s show, we also talk tequila with Agave Restaurant’s Troy Kumalaa.

If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-007-vegas-vic-and-tequila-audio/feed/ 0 Interview,Tequila,Vic Vegas The Food Network Star's Vic Vegas makes his first of what will be many visits to Top of the Food Chain. Besides getting some juicy behind-the-scenes information about Vic's show, we also talk tequila with Agave Restaurant's Troy Kumalaa. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)The Food Network Star's Vic Vegas makes his first of what will be many visits to Top of the Food Chain. Besides getting some juicy behind-the-scenes information about Vic's show, we also talk tequila with Agave Restaurant's Troy Kumalaa. If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com (mailto:food@VegasVideoNetwork.com). VVN no 41:21 Top of the Food Chain #006: Foie Gras (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-006-foie-gras-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-006-foie-gras-audio/#comments Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:28:09 +0000 VVN http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=4313 In what could certainly be our most controversial episode of Top of the Food Chain (unless, of course, you’re a sake hater), we talk about foie gras.

He was quacking two days ago, and now he’s delicious. — Al Mancini

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]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-006-foie-gras-audio/feed/ 0 Foie Gras,Interview In what could certainly be our most controversial episode of Top of the Food Chain (unless, of course, you're a sake hater), we talk about foie gras. - He was quacking two days ago, and now he's delicious. -- Al Mancini - If you have a question you'd l... (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)In what could certainly be our most controversial episode of Top of the Food Chain (unless, of course, you're a sake hater), we talk about foie gras. He was quacking two days ago, and now he's delicious. -- Al Mancini If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com (mailto:food@VegasVideoNetwork.com). VVN no 34:01 Top of the Food Chain #005: Gourmet Food Trucks (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-005-gourmet-food-truck-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-005-gourmet-food-truck-audio/#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:59:18 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=4169 From humble beginnings come great burgers.

In this episode of Top of the Food Chain, Al and his guest Ric Guerrero of Slidin’ Thru give us a behind-the-scenes look at the ever-expanding gourmet food truck craze.

If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-005-gourmet-food-truck-audio/feed/ 0 Food Truck,Interview From humble beginnings come great burgers. - In this episode of Top of the Food Chain, Al and his guest Ric Guerrero of Slidin' Thru give us a behind-the-scenes look at the ever-expanding gourmet food truck craze. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)From humble beginnings come great burgers. In this episode of Top of the Food Chain, Al and his guest Ric Guerrero of Slidin' Thru give us a behind-the-scenes look at the ever-expanding gourmet food truck craze. If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com (mailto:food@VegasVideoNetwork.com). vvn no 36:25 Top of the Food Chain #004: Charcuterie and Salumi (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-004-charcuterie-and-salumi-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-004-charcuterie-and-salumi-audio/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:49:41 +0000 VVN http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=4051 You say salami, we say salumi.

In this episode of Top of the Food Chain, after some debate about porn stars and casinos, Al and his guests Geno Bernardo of Nove Italiano and Kristin Sande of Valley Cheese & Wine give a master class in charcuterie (French term for cured meats) and salumi** (Italian term for same).

** Some of us in the studio still say salami. We’re simple people.

If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-004-charcuterie-and-salumi-audio/feed/ 0 Food,Interview,Salumi You say salami, we say salumi. - In this episode of Top of the Food Chain, after some debate about porn stars and casinos, Al and his guests Geno Bernardo of Nove Italiano and Kristin Sande of Valley Cheese & Wine give a master class in charcuterie (F... (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)You say salami, we say salumi. In this episode of Top of the Food Chain, after some debate about porn stars and casinos, Al and his guests Geno Bernardo of Nove Italiano and Kristin Sande of Valley Cheese & Wine give a master class in charcuterie (French term for cured meats) and salumi** (Italian term for same). ** Some of us in the studio still say salami. We're simple people. If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com (mailto:food@VegasVideoNetwork.com). VVN no 32:40 Top of the Food Chain #003: Irish Pubs, Vegan Hating, and Apologies to Bono (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-003-irish-pubs-vegan-hating-and-apologies-to-bono-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-003-irish-pubs-vegan-hating-and-apologies-to-bono-audio/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 00:52:12 +0000 VVN http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=3915 On this edition of Top of the Food Chain, Al rants about vegan food, uncovers that Bono knows the difference between Irish and English, and talks with Ri Ra’s Paula and Junior about traditional Irish food and drink. [burp]

If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-003-irish-pubs-vegan-hating-and-apologies-to-bono-audio/feed/ 0 Bono,Irish,Vegan,Whisky On this edition of Top of the Food Chain, Al rants about vegan food, uncovers that Bono knows the difference between Irish and English, and talks with Ri Ra's Paula and Junior about traditional Irish food and drink. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)On this edition of Top of the Food Chain, Al rants about vegan food, uncovers that Bono knows the difference between Irish and English, and talks with Ri Ra's Paula and Junior about traditional Irish food and drink. [burp] If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com (mailto:food@VegasVideoNetwork.com). VVN no 41:40 Top of the Food Chain #002: Introduction to Sake (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-002-introduction-to-sake-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-002-introduction-to-sake-audio/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 00:53:04 +0000 vvn http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=3777 News flash – if you’re drinking hot sake, you’re drinking crap. In this episode of Top of the Food Chain, master sommelier Tiffany Soto explains, “cold not hot, sipped not shot, and if it’s dropped in a beer, I’m calling security.”

If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-002-introduction-to-sake-audio/feed/ 0 Interview,Sake News flash - if you're drinking hot sake, you're drinking crap. In this episode of Top of the Food Chain, master sommelier Tiffany Soto explains, "cold not hot, sipped not shot, and if it's dropped in a beer, I'm calling security. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)News flash - if you're drinking hot sake, you're drinking crap. In this episode of Top of the Food Chain, master sommelier Tiffany Soto explains, "cold not hot, sipped not shot, and if it's dropped in a beer, I'm calling security." If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com (mailto:food@VegasVideoNetwork.com). vvn no 35:55 Top of the Food Chain #001: Premiere Episode! (Audio) http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-001-premiere-episode-audio/ http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-001-premiere-episode-audio/#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 03:42:51 +0000 VVN http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/?p=3588 Welcome to the premiere edition of Top of the Food Chain!

For our first episode (which had the live chat fired up!), host Al Mancini and Vintner Grill’s Matt Silverman provide an outstanding introduction into wine and cheese pairing.

If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com.

]]> http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/top-of-the-food-chain-001-premiere-episode-audio/feed/ 0 Food,Interview Welcome to the premiere edition of Top of the Food Chain! - For our first episode (which had the live chat fired up!), host Al Mancini and Vintner Grill's Matt Silverman provide an outstanding introduction into wine and cheese pairing. (/picts/iTunesBug-VVN-FoodChain-Audio.jpg)Welcome to the premiere edition of Top of the Food Chain! For our first episode (which had the live chat fired up!), host Al Mancini and Vintner Grill's Matt Silverman provide an outstanding introduction into wine and cheese pairing. If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, visit us LIVE at 4PM Pacific every Thursday or send an email to food@VegasVideoNetwork.com (mailto:food@VegasVideoNetwork.com). VVN no 40:45