Roadtrip With G. Garvin Season 2 Episode 9 Las Vegas

In this episode of Roadtrip With G. Garvin, host G. Garvin takes viewers on a culinary journey through Las Vegas. Known for its extravagant and eclectic food scene, Garvin explores the city's diverse offerings from fine dining to street food.

Garvin begins his journey at Bachi Burger, a popular spot known for their Asian-inspired burgers. Garvin dives into their signature Bachi Burger, which is topped with a fried egg, caramelized bacon, and sweet onion marmalade. He also gives their coconut iced tea a try and declares it a refreshing and perfect pairing for the burger.

Next up, Garvin heads to the iconic Vegas hotel, The Cosmopolitan, where he meets up with renowned chef José Andrés at his restaurant China Poblano. Andrés walks Garvin through the process of making fresh guacamole tableside and they also sample dishes like shumai and duck tongue tacos.

Garvin then takes a trip to the famous Fremont Street to check out the food trucks that have become a staple in the area. He visits Dragon Grille, a food truck serving up Filipino-inspired dishes like lumpia and adobo chicken wings. Garvin notes the unique combination of flavors in the dishes and praises the owners for bringing their culture's cuisine to the Vegas food scene.

Another stop on Garvin's journey is the trendy restaurant, Sparrow + Wolf. Executive chef Brian Howard walks Garvin through the making of their signature brisket dish, which has been slow-cooked for over 36 hours. Garvin also indulges in their foie gras mousse and heirloom tomato salad.

Garvin then makes his way to the off-Strip area of Chinatown to experience the authentic cuisine. At Flock & Fowl, Garvin is introduced to their famous Hainanese chicken rice, a dish cooked with the fragrant chicken broth and served with a side of ginger and chili sauce. He also gives their pork belly bao a try and commends the restaurant for their attention to detail and authenticity.

To cap off his Vegas journey, Garvin visits Raku, a Japanese restaurant that has gained a cult following in the city. He tries their signature dish, the homemade tofu, which is made fresh on the premises daily. Garvin also samples their Kobe beef skewers and praises the melt-in-your-mouth texture of the meat.

Throughout the episode, Garvin showcases the diverse and dynamic food scene in Las Vegas, from street food to fine dining. He emphasizes the importance of trying new cuisines and exploring the local food scene, providing viewers with a comprehensive and mouthwatering tour of the city's best eats.