Meet Ellie Parker, the new executive chef at Main St. Provisions in The Arts District. Al paid her a visit this week, and you’ll hear that extended interview at the center of this week’s episode. You’ll also hear from Mimmo Ferraro about the new Happy Hour and pre-theater menu at Ferraro’s, and learn about the next Ferraro's wine dinner. And we have restaurant reports from Ciao Vino, Nora’s, Windy City Beef & Dog, Pizza Rock, Café Breizh, Pier 215, Honey Salt and Town Square’s brand new upscale, Indian “fusion” restaurant Tamba.

Al’s back, but it’s James Beard semi-finalist DJ Flores who’s front and center this week, along with his Director of Bar Lou Lopez. They tell Gemini all about their plans for a pair of projects in The Arts District. Other interviews this week include Bryce Krausman, who shares details about the final party at DW Bistro, as well as Steve Jerome and Alexandra Lourdes talking about their new Italian spot, Sorellina. And to round it out, we have restaurant reports from The Legends Oyster Bar, Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza, The Bagel Café, The Bedford by Martha Stewart, Jaleo, Ocean Prime, Marafuku Ramen, Sorellina, The Composer’s Room, The George, Café Leon, The Coronado Café and The Peppermill.

It's just Gemini and Rich this week, as Al got sick, got better, then lost his voice just in time for the show. But he did have a nice conversation with Sylvia Welsh of The Composer's Room on E. Sahara. That includes a detailed explantion of just what The Composer's room is. Also: the man synonamous with competitive eating, Joey Chestnut, came to Las Vegas and won another crown: his second victory in the Bagelmania bagel eating competition. Gemini got a few comments from him, and runner-up Paterick Bertoletti. There are also lots of dining out downloads, including a dinner that Rich and Gem had together. And we light a very small candle to mark the Las Vegas demise of TGI Fridays.