Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to episode 2658 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 239 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc explores the evolution of the Las Vegas dining scene through the story of Gino Ferraro, from his early beginnings after moving to the U.S., to building one of the city’s most respected Italian restaurants. The conversation dives into his journey from coffee bars and food distribution to the restaurant, his philosophy on authentic Italian cuisine, signature dishes, and the creation of an award-winning wine list with over 1,800 labels. More about today’s guest: Gino Ferraro is the owner, host, and wine curator behind Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Las Vegas, a family-run institution founded in 1985. Originally from Calabria, Italy, Gino moved to the United States at a young age, settling first in Syracuse, New York, before making Las Vegas his home in 1976. Over nearly five decades in the city, he has built one of the most respected Italian dining destinations in La