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DESTINATION CHERRY BOMBE!

 

Get ready for Season 2 of Destination Cherry Bombe, our podcast miniseries on Radio Cherry Bombe dedicated to all things food & travel. We return with a new deep dive into the ultimate food & drink playground—Las Vegas!

 

We’ll be serving up sizzling stories from the buzzed-about culinary and cultural capital. Las Vegas is home to must-visit restaurants, boundary-pushing bars, amazing entertainment, and legendary chefs and mixologists staking their claim on and off the Strip.

 

Host Kerry Diamond is rolling the dice on Vegas insiders, icons, and rising stars to dish on how the scene is evolving—espeically for women in food—and to learn what the locals love and recommend.

 

Tune in Wednesdays on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you haven't yet, check out Season 1 below.

CHECK OUT OUR NEW MINISERIES,
DESTINATION CHERRY BOMBE!
 
 

Get ready for Destination Cherry Bombe, our new podcast miniseries on Radio Cherry Bombe dedicated to all things food & travel. We’ll be featuring travel destinations all over the world and first up is Vegas!⁠
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You might have noticed that Las Vegas is becoming a buzzed-about culinary and cultural capital. The World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards took place there, and an abundance of new restaurants and bars have opened, attracting some of the world’s top chefs, restaurateurs, and mixologists.⁠
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To find out what’s behind the boom, host Kerry Diamond talks to folks on the Vegas scene, from icons to up and comers. Learn how Vegas has evolved for women in food, what’s new and next, and what the locals love & recommend.⁠
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Listen each Wednesday in June via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

 

 

 

 

Las Vegas Residency

 

Join us March 7th & 8th in Las Vegas to celebrate International Women’s Day! We’re bringing together some of the city’s most exciting chefs, entrepreneurs, and cultural voices for thought-provoking panels and memorable dining experiences.
 

Season 2

 

SARAH THOMPSON
 
Today’s guest is Sarah Thompson, executive chef at Casa Playa at Wynn Resort in Las Vegas and a newly minted James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Southwest. Before getting tapped to helm the 300-seat restaurant, Sarah got her start working at celebrated spots like Marea and Cosme in New York City. Today, she’s one of the few female executive chefs on the world-famous Strip.
 
Sarah joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the influence of her family, why she was drawn to fine dining, her tight-knit team, her thoughts on teaching and mentorship, and more.

 
ELIZABETH BLAU
 
Today’s guest is Elizabeth Blau, the trailblazer who helped shape Las Vegas into a world-class culinary destination and is now championing a more supportive hospitality industry for women. She talks to host Kerry Diamond about her journey from “taco girl” at a hometown watering hole to powerhouse executive.
 
They discuss Elizabeth’s early years working with Sirio Maccioni of Le Cirque fame, her move to Las Vegas and her work with the Wynn family, the launch of her own company, Blau & Associates, and the achievements of the Women’s Hospitality Initiative, which she co-founded to help women advance in the ranks of restaurants and hospitality organizations.
 
CHRISTINA DYLAG
 
Las Vegas is full of surprises, and today’s guest, Christina Dylag, is one of them. She’s the owner of Velveteen Rabbit, a uniquely charming bar and community hub in the city’s vibrant Arts District. Christina is also the author of Tiny Little Boxes: How to Cope with Existential Dread by Way of Ice Cream and Other Means—a title that’s as intriguing as the book itself.
 
Christina joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about why she opened Velveteen Rabbit, the philosophy behind her book, and how the Arts District is fostering creativity in the food and beverage space. They also explore the spiritual side of Las Vegas, the inspiration behind her craft cocktails (and mocktails), and, of course, the beloved children’s book that gave her bar its name.

 
KIMMIE MCINTOSH
 
Kimmie Mcintosh is the creative force behind Milkfish, a beloved pop-up bakery in Las Vegas. Last year, Kimmie was named a semifinalist for the James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker. Her surprise? Genuine. Her baked goods? Unforgettable. From her decadent Cashew Coco Jam Sticky Buns to her crowd-favorite Pandan Tres Leches Cake, Kimmie’s creations are as heartfelt as they are delicious.
 
Kimmie joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the supportive baking community in Las Vegas, the pivotal role her husband and business partner Josh has played in her journey, and how movements like Bakers Against Racism shaped her career. Plus, she shares why Las Vegas has become more than just a place to bake—it’s her home.

 
DITA VON TEESE
 
Known around the world as the Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese is currently in residence at the Venetian in Las Vegas with a revue that’s all “glamour, feathers, rhinestones, personality, and sensuality.” Her show is decidedly not about the male gaze and was created with women and the LGBTQ+ community in mind.

She joins host Kerry Diamond for the first episode of our new Las Vegas miniseries to talk about her residency, showgirl history, and her mission to modernize burlesque. They also discuss her love of cooking, baking, and entertaining, and the savvy entrepreneurial skills that led her to launch a namesake lingerie line and her own French gin, Sweet Gwendoline.
 

Season 1

 

SUSAN FENIGER & MARY SUE MILLIKIN
 
Our first guests are Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, the trailblazing chefs who were the first women to open a restaurant on the famous Las Vegas Strip when their Border Grill debuted at Mandalay Bay in 1999. A lot has happened for them in the 25 years since, including the opening of multiple BBQ Mexicanas in Vegas, lots of philanthropic work, and even a documentary about Susan’s life.

Susan and Mary Sue have been professional partners for more than 40 years, so they also talk about the work it takes to have a decades-long relationship.
SUSAN FENIGER & MARY SUE MILLIKIN
 
Our first guests are Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, the trailblazing chefs who were the first women to open a restaurant on the famous Las Vegas Strip when their Border Grill debuted at Mandalay Bay in 1999. A lot has happened for them in the 25 years since, including the opening of multiple BBQ Mexicanas in Vegas, lots of philanthropic work, and even a documentary about Susan’s life.

Susan and Mary Sue have been professional partners for more than 40 years, so they also talk about the work it takes to have a decades-long relationship.
MARIENA MERCER BOARINI
 
Our next guest is Mariena Mercer Boarini, the visionary mixologist at the Wynn. A native of Las Vegas, Marina grew up loving chemistry and unique flavor combinations. She believes that magic is all around us, and as you can imagine, that translates into some incredible cocktails. Mariena chats with host Kerry Diamond about her career, the drink that put her on the map in Las Vegas, the colleagues who inspire her, and more.
MARIENA MERCER BOARINI
 
Our next guest is Mariena Mercer Boarini, the visionary mixologist at the Wynn. A native of Las Vegas, Marina grew up loving chemistry and unique flavor combinations. She believes that magic is all around us, and as you can imagine, that translates into some incredible cocktails. Mariena chats with host Kerry Diamond about her career, the drink that put her on the map in Las Vegas, the colleagues who inspire her, and more.
LORENA GARCIA
 
Chef Lorena Garcia of Chica restaurant at The Venetian in Las Vegas is this week’s guest on Destination Cherry Bombe, our travel miniseries. Learn how Lorena almost practiced law for a living, her time on Season Four of Top Chef Masters in Las Vegas, how she came to open the first Chica restaurant, and what preparation has to do with success. This mom, chef, and restaurateur has a lot of wisdom to share, so don’t miss this episode.
LORENA GARCIA
 
Chef Lorena Garcia of Chica restaurant at The Venetian in Las Vegas is this week’s guest on Destination Cherry Bombe, our travel miniseries. Learn how Lorena almost practiced law for a living, her time on Season Four of Top Chef Masters in Las Vegas, how she came to open the first Chica restaurant, and what preparation has to do with success. This mom, chef, and restaurateur has a lot of wisdom to share, so don’t miss this episode.
JUYOUNG KANG
 
We wrapped our Destination Cherry Bombe miniseries with a true original: Juyoung Kang, the award-winning Director of Beverage Development at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. Juyoung represents the new wave of culinary creatives in the city, folks reimagining hospitality and rethinking food & dining experiences. Juyoung chats with host Kerry Diamond about why she moved to Las Vegas, how she finds inspiration in everything from the work of F. Scott Fitzgerald to the music of Daft Punk, and how she came up with the names for some of her favorite beverages.
JUYOUNG KANG
 
We wrapped our Destination Cherry Bombe miniseries with a true original: Juyoung Kang, the award-winning Director of Beverage Development at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. Juyoung represents the new wave of culinary creatives in the city, folks reimagining hospitality and rethinking food & dining experiences. Juyoung chats with host Kerry Diamond about why she moved to Las Vegas, how she finds inspiration in everything from the work of F. Scott Fitzgerald to the music of Daft Punk, and how she came up with the names for some of her favorite beverages.
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