What's Eric Eating
384 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsEvery week, CultureMap Editor Eric Sandler examines the Houston culinary landscape, giving you the latest news, restaurant reviews, and interviews with some of the most interesting people in the scene. New episodes of the What's Eric Eating? podcast drop every Tuesday and Thursday.
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Episodes
Episode 332 - Hotel Lucine, The Fancy, Katami, Hudson House, and Catbirds
November 21, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutesOn today's podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson. The pair dive into some of the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Seth Siegel-Gardner becoming the new culinary and creative director for Benjy Levit's restaurants and rising star chef Tim Reading heading to Leo's River Oaks. In a jam packed Restaurants of the Week section; Hotel Lucine, The Fancy, Katami, Hudson House, and Catbirds are all featured. Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can...
Episode 331 - Paul Petronella & Elyse Wilson of Camerata
November 16, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutesToday on the podcast Eric is joined by Paul Petronella and Elyse Wilson of Camerata. Paul and Elyse speak with Eric about a multitude of topics including Paulie's being a staple in the Houston restaurant scene 25 years later, what brought Elyse to Camerata, Elyse's culinary career before Camerata, the sorcery of sommeliers, how Camerata has stood out since it's opening 10 years ago, bringing back the pop-ups at Camerata, the one rule about doing pop-ups, how things are going at Paulie's, why...
Episode 330 - Auden and State of Grace
November 14, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutesOn today's podcast Eric is joined by Monica Danna! The pair dive into some of the latest headlines from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Jonathan Levine's announcement that a second location of Jonathan's the Rub is opening in the East End, the new Washington D.C. based concept Medium Rare coming to Houston with their first location, and The Flat adding a coffee shop and cafe. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Auden and State of Grace are featured. Follow Eric on Instag...
Episode 329 - Dany Kamkhagi of Mostly Chocolate & Catering
November 09, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutesToday on the podcast Eric is joined by Dany Kamkhagi of Mostly Chocolate & Catering. Dany speaks with Eric about his family's history in the chocolate business, working with his parents early on, becoming a chocolatier, the apprenticeship that changed his perspective, changing the way they operated, how they grew the business, the Rodeo Best Bite competition, the current state of Mostly Chocolate, what they have going on for the holidays, and much more! Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @eri...
Episode 328 - Clark's Oyster Bar
November 07, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutesThe Swanky Maven herself Felice Sloan joins Eric on the podcast today to discuss some of the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The pair speak about La Griglia's move to Montrose, Relish opening it's second location in the Memorial area, and The Original Ninfa's bringing in some big names. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Clark's Oyster Bar is featured. Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap....
Episode 327 - Jonathan Horowitz of the Houston Hospitality Alliance
November 02, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutesToday on the podcast Eric is joined by Jonathan Horowitz of the Houston Hospitality Alliance. Jonathan speaks with Eric about his recent time/career in the hospitality industry, the work he's done with Buffalo Bayou Brewing leading him to what he's currently doing with the Houston Hospitality Alliance, what the Houston Hospitality Alliance is, what they're trying to accomplish, his role as the president of HHA, how they're looking to bring all the different corners of Houston's hospitality i...
Episode 326 - Annabelle Brasserie
October 31, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutesOn today's episode of the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss some of the latest from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The pair discuss their expectations for the future of the Thompson Hotel (set to open in December) following their partnership with TableOne Hospitality, speak about KP's Kitchen opening their 2nd location in the Bellaire Triangle, and break down the impending move for Rice Village Italian staple Prego. In the Restaurants of the Week section Annabelle Bra...
Episode 325 - Keath Jacoby and Leila Ortiz of Hotel Lucine
October 25, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutesEric is joined today by Keath Jacoby and Leila Ortiz of Hotel Lucine in Galveston. Keath and Leila speak with Eric about the inspiration behind Hotel Lucine, why open the boutique hotel in Galveston, why this was the right next step for Leila, what patrons can expect from the Fancy, the Fancy being available to hotel guests and the Galveston community at large, how the Den differs, the flavors/style that Leila is bringing to the menus, the amenities for guests, working with Bobby Heugel and ...
Episode 324 - Coastline Artisan Pizzeria
October 24, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutesOn today's episode of the podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss some of the latest from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The pair dive into the Houston Chronicle's top 100 restaurants of 2023 list, speak about Kaiser Lashkari opening up his own cooking school, and Street to Kitchen's new location being set to open on November 11th. In the Restaurants of the Week section Coastline Artisan Pizzeria is featured. Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also r...
Episode 323 - Andrew Smith of Savory Fund
October 19, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutesAndrew Smith of Savory Fund joins the show today. Andrew speaks with Eric about the creation of Savory Fund, going from a few units to over 100 in a span of 10 years, identifying what brands are good to become a Savory Fund restaurant, how the process works, discovering Saigon Hustle through their $1 million restaurant launch, Savory Fund restaurants coming to Houston, why Houston was a good fit for the restaurants brand they're bringing to the city, bringing multiple VIA313 locations to Hou...
Episode 322 - Norigami
October 17, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutesToday on the podcast Eric is joined by Monica Danna to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The pair speak about City Cellars HTX opening it's new location in the massive scale East River development, Agricole Hospitality opening it's new bar concept Lightnin’s Good Times in EaDo, and new pop up bar Cursed Cauldron occupying Ninja Ramen through Halloween. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Norigami is featured. Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @er...
Episode 321 - Rob Wright and Jabril Riddick of Rockhouse Southern Kitchen
October 12, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutesEric welcomes Rob Wright and Jabril Riddick of Rockhouse Southern Kitchen to the podcast today. Rob and Jabril speak with Eric about getting Rockhouse Southern Kitchen started, Jabril's early career, what brought Jabril to the project, how the concept has evolved since opening, the menu they've developed, the live music aspect of Rockhouse Southern Kitchen, how the Cedric the Entertainer event came together, the gameday viewing experience for the sports fans that come to Rockhouse, how has o...
Episode 320 - Dough Zone Dumpling House
October 10, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutesLinda Salinas joins Eric on the podcast today. The duo discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including La Cruderia coming to Spring Branch for their 2nd location, Dumpling Haus closing in Sawyer Yards, and Jane Wild's new pop-up dinner series. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Dough Zone Dumpling House is featured. Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at [email protected]. Check out some of his l...
Episode 319 - Washington Ho of HoBuzz and House of Ho
October 05, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutesReality TV star Washington Ho of House of Ho and one of the co-founders of HoBuzz joins the show today! Washington speaks with Eric about the restaurant that stirred on his love for food, his favorite fine dining experience, how House of Ho got started, showcasing Houston on the show, how he's portrayed on House of Ho, how the show helped him recognize/acknowledge his struggles with alcohol, becoming sober, how HoBuzz came together, meeting his co-founder Tony Buzbee for the first time, lear...
Episode 318 - Barcelona Wine Bar and Nobie's
October 03, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutesEric is joined by Mary Clarkson today to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The duo discuss Mandito's Tex-Mex opening a location in Katy, Saint Arnold Brewing Company winning at the Great American Beer Festival, and Saint Arnold hiring Chase Reid as their new executive chef. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Barcelona Wine Bar and Nobie's are featured. Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at e...
Episode 317 - Alain Verzeroli and Felipe Botero of Le Jardinier
September 28, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutesChef Alain Verzeroli and Chef Felipe Botero of Le Jardinier at MFAH join Eric on today's show! Alain and Felipe share with Eric stories from the early days of their respective careers, what brought Alain from Tokyo to America, the culinary philosophy of Le Jardinier, the importance for Le Jardinier to have a connection with nature with their offerings, how they adapted the menu for Le Jardinier in Houston due to the city's hot climate when compared to their other restaurants in NY/Miami, wha...
Episode 316 - Balboa Surf Club
September 27, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutesIt's Wednesday... wait it's Wednesday and there's a What's Eric Eating podcast?! Yep, Eric is joined by the Swanky Maven herself Felice Sloan to discuss why the Wednesday podcast. Plus the two discuss the latest news from the Houston Restaurant and bar scene beginning with the New York Times naming 2 Houston restaurants to it's list of "The 50 Places in the United States We're Most Excited About Right Now", then a couple of surprising closures, and finally Baba Yega suffering a setback to th...
Episode 315 - Sara Brook of Dessert Gallery
September 21, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutesSara Brook of Dessert Gallery stops by the podcast today! Sara speaks with Eric about what it was like when she first started Dessert Gallery 28 years ago, why she wanted to open a pastry shop, how Dessert Gallery was different than most when it first started, developing the menu, dessert trends, recognizing a wide array of communities through dessert offerings, why expand into the Woodlands, staying engaged after 40 years strong, and much more! Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandle...
Episode 314 - Nonno's Family Pizza Tavern
September 19, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutesToday on the podcast Eric is joined by Monica Danna to go over the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The pair discuss chef Emmanuel Chavez of Tatemó being named to Food & Wine's Best New Chef's list for 2023, Levi Goode going solo for 2 new projects under his personal brand, and Dough Zone Dumpling House opening it's first Houston location on October 2nd. In the Restaurants of the Week Nonno's Family Pizza Tavern is featured. Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsand...
Episode 313 - Joe Cervantez and Raz Halili of Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House
September 14, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutesJoe Cervantez and Raz Halili of Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House join Eric on today's show. Joe and Raz speak with Eric about how things have changed since they were last on the podcast back during the height of the pandemic, the vast amount of offerings they have at Pier 6, what they've added to their menu, their bungalow additions, getting nominated for a James Beard award, how the record summer temperatures have affected oysters, their thoughts on Appalachian oysters, the growth of seafood r...
Episode 312 - Moon Rabbit and Best Regards
September 12, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutesToday on the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The pair discuss Reserve 101's rollout of their new vintage spirits program, Dak & Bop returning to it's original Museum District location, and Betelgeuse Betelgeuse opening it's 2nd location in the Montrose area. In the Restaurants of the Week section Moon Rabbit and Best Regards are featured. Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eri...
Episode 311 - Ultimate Houston Burger Draft Winner Picked by Abbas Dhanani of Burger Bodega
September 07, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutesIn the epic conclusion of the Ultimate Houston Burger Draft we find out who won the draft as picked by Abbas Dhanani of Burger Bodega. Abbas explains to Eric why [redacted]'s line up won, what he thought of the selections all around, what he would have selected had he participated, the vast amount of burger options in Houston, and more! Plus Abbas speaks a bit about how things are going over at Burger Bodega. Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing...
Episode 310 - Ultimate Houston Burger Draft
September 05, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutesIt's football season so that means fantasy football is in full swing... which doesn't mean much for this show because it's all about burgers! Specifically drafting the most delicious burger lineup possible from Houston area burger restaurants. Join Eric Sandler, Mary Clarkson, Michael Fulmer, Monica Danna, Ryan Lachaine, and Bobby Matos as they select their ultimate burger lineup! Here's what the teams will be drafting: a Houston Burger Restaurant Burger, a Smash Burger, a Fancy Burger, Fr...
Episode 309 - Bobby Heugel of Thorough Fare Hospitality
August 31, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutesBobby Heugel of Thorough Fare Hospitality makes his return to What's Eric Eating. Bobby speaks with Eric about the acquisition of Catbirds, keeping Catbirds as an affordable neighborhood bar, when Catbirds will reopen, the story behind the creation of Refuge, the atmosphere at they wanted to create at Refuge, thoughts on the Montrose area, how Montrose has changed, the latest happenings with Better Luck Tomorrow, whether another location of BLT is in the cards, the burger at BLT that Eric ha...
Episode 308 - Dante's River Oaks and Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina
August 29, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutesToday on the podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss some of the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the 4 Houston restaurants named to Texas Monthly's new and improved BBQ joints list, the sudden closure of the iconic Pho restaurant Pho Binh Trailer, and Ryan Granger's new full service concept heading to the Museum District. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Dante's River Oaks and Goode Co. Kitchen & Catina. Follow Eric on Instagram/Threa...
Episode 307 - Nick Stone of Bluestone Lane
August 24, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutesOn today's edition of the podcast, Eric is joined by Nick Stone of Bluestone Lane. Nick speaks with Eric about his journey from investment banker to café owner, how he knew the Bluestone Lane approach to coffee shop dining would appeal in New York when first getting it started, growing the brand, his assessment of Houston, Bluestone being a technology friendly experience for customers, Bluestone Lane being a sit down full-service concept, some of his favorites from the menu, the amount of Bl...
Episode 306 - Benny Chows & Tim Ho Wan
August 22, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutesToday on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson to go through some of the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar world. The pair discuss the announcement of Batanga's owners converting their Market Square restaurant into a new concept called The Big Casino Kitchen + Bar, ChòpnBlọk owner Ope Amosu's Chopd & Stewd Festival happening on September 30, and new wine bar Fiora's Bottle Shop opening in the Montrose Collective. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Benny Chows a...
Episode 305 - Pak Tsui of Fat Bao, Ka Sushi, & I Know The Owner
August 17, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutesOn today's edition of What's Eric Eating, Eric is joined by Pak Tsui of Fat Bao, Ka Sushi, and I Know The Owner. The pair discuss how Pak Tsui got into professional cooking, where he learned to make sushi (spoiler: it wasn't at a restaurant initially), coming up with the concept of Fat Bao, introducing what a bao was to consumers, how Fat Bao caught on, bringing sushi to the Heights with Ka Sushi, how Ka Sushi has evolved, why they decided to go with the name I Know The Owner, how the bar co...
Episode 304 - Stuffed Belly & Narwhal Jousting Club
August 15, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutesToday on the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Peter Nolan of Permission Whiskey taking over operations at The Ready Room, Saint Julian's Social Club temporarily setting up in the Quiote space within The Toasted Coconut for a 3 month pop up, and Nando's Peri-Peri opening it's first location in Houston. In the Restaurants of the Week, Stuffed Belly and Narwhal Jousting Club are featured. Follow Eric on...
Episode 303 - Sébastien Laval of Laval Hospitality & PS-21
August 10, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutesToday on the podcast Eric speaks with Sébastien Laval of Laval Hospitality and PS-21. The pair discuss what brought Sébastien to America, his culinary background, getting started in Houston, why he didn't want to work in France anymore, what brought him to the world of consulting, his work with Albi and Best Regards, how in his consulting work he helps people that may not have the most experience in the restaurant industry, the style of restaurant he'd like to work on, how Philippe Schmit co...
Episode 302 - Golfstrømmen and CAPS Supper Club & Bar
August 08, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutesToday on the podcast Eric is joined by Monica Danna to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Bobby Heugel saving Catbirds, Agricole Hospitality shuttering 2 of their concepts, and Underbelly Hospitality announcing that it's bringing a taqueria concept to the Houston Farmer's Market as it relocates Wild Oats from the market to Spring Branch. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Golfstrømmen and CAPS Supper Club & Bar are featured. Follow Eric on ...
Episode 301 - Travis McShane of Ostia
August 03, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutesTravis McShane of Ostia makes his What's Eric Eating podcast debut this week. Travis speaks Eric about his journey that took him from Kingwood all the way to working in New York for Jonathan Waxman. Plus Travis talks about the decision to come back to Houston, why go with an Italian concept when he came back, how Ostia has evolved over the past 3 years, being part of Houston Restaurant Weeks for the first time, why he probably won't do another location of Ostia, and much more! Follow Eric ...
Episode 300 - Rado Market & Rockhouse Southern Kitchen
August 01, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutesEric celebrated his 10 year anniversary with CultureMap! Listen as Eric reflects a bit about this milestone with the Swanky Maven herself Felice Sloan. The pair then discuss some of the latest headlines from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including, the 6 new tenants announced for the West on West shopping center in West Houston, City Cellars closing but soon reopening in a new location, and a look at Eric's top 10 potato dishes. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Rado Market and ...
Episode 299 - Gin Braverman of Gin Design Group
July 27, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutesEric sits down with Gin Braverman to catch up on the last few years of her namesake hospitality interior design studio, Gin Design Group. Braverman shares some of her recent favorite projects such as Jūn, Lymbar, and La Colombe d’Or. They also discuss the thought process behind her designs, breaking into the hotel space, possible expansion to the west coast, and a sneak peek at projects in the pipeline. Follow Eric on Instagram @ericsandler, and on Twitter @esandler. You can also reach Eric...
Episode 298 - Pastore
July 25, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutesToday on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson, the pair discuss the latest headlines from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Street to Kitchen moving to a new development in the Second Ward called The Plant, that same development getting a new concept called Neighbors Pizza Bar from chef Angelo Emiliani, Fielding’s Culinary Group heading to the River Oaks area to open their third restaurant, and Omar Pereney opening a retail location for Love Croissants. In the Restaurants...
Episode 297 - Terrence Gallivan of Elro Pizza + Crudo
July 20, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutesOn this week's guest episode, Eric sits down with Terrence Gallivan, chef-owner of the new Montrose-area pizza and crudo restaurant, ElRo. They discuss Gallivan’s time in New York City working with chefs like Gordon Ramsay, as well as how he met his former business partner Seth Siegel-Gardner and moved to Houston to open The Pass & Provisions. The two also touch on the uniqueness of a pizza and crudo concept, how Elro differs from The Pass & Provisions, and how Gallivan hopes it will fit int...
Episode 296 - The Pho Fix & Houston Restaurant Weeks
July 18, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutesIt's a Tuesday, so that means it's time for Eric to go through some of the latest headlines from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Today he's joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss the New York Times' recent article listing out the top 20 best new generation barbecue joints which includes 5 Houston area restaurants, the sudden closure of GJ Tavern, the 3 ice cream shops that have opened in the Houston area in the last couple of weeks, and the Tex-Mex BBQ Block Party 2023 happening at Saint ...
Episode 295 - Sunny Vohra of the Meat + Cheese Project & Thunderbirds
July 13, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutesEric speaks with chef Sunny Vohra about his career roots in LA, his current concepts in Railway Heights food hall, and everything in between. Vohra shares details about his insatiable hunger for learning, including lessons from his Indian upbringing and his time staging in Pasadena, California. They also discuss his time at Indian fine dining institution Kiran’s when he moved to Houston, his experiences with Margeaux’s Oyster Bar and Peaky Grinders, going out on his own to open Thunderbirds ...
Episode 294 - Justin Yu on The Bear Season 2, Plus Josephine's Gulf Coast Tradition
July 11, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutesAre you watching The Bear on Hulu? Well you should be, especially if you want to listen to the first half of today's show because we go full season 2 spoiler discussion on today's podcast. Eric is joined by the great Justin Yu to discuss season 2 of The Bear, how it compares to the real life culinary world, comparisons to Justin's own culinary journey, stodging in Copenhagen, the anxiety inducing moments of opening a restaurant, and much more. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Josephin...
Episode 293 - Alex Au-Yeung of Phat Eatery
July 06, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutesICYMI: The What’s Eric Eating podcast is now two episodes per week, with the news and restaurants of the week section dropping on Tuesdays and the guest of the week section on Thursdays. Have feedback on the change? Message Eric on his socials linked below, or email him at [email protected]. After a few years since being on the podcast, Eric checks in with Alex Au-Yeung, chef-owner of Phat Eatery. The two discuss the opening and closing of Yelo, his Vietnamese sandwich concept, and Phat E...
Episode 292 - Elro Pizza + Crudo
July 04, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutesICYMI: The What’s Eric Eating podcast is now two episodes per week, with the news and restaurants of the week section dropping on Tuesdays and the guest of the week section on Thursdays. Have feedback on the change? Message Eric on his socials linked below, or email him at [email protected]. Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson to discuss the latest happenings in the world of Houston bars and restaurants. The pair discuss Chris Shepherd's new show on KRPC, Dandelion Cafe ...
Episode 291 - The Wine Guy Chris Shepherd of Southern Smoke Foundation
June 29, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutesICYMI: The What’s Eric Eating podcast is now two episodes per week, with the news and restaurants of the week section dropping on Tuesdays and the guest of the week section on Thursdays. Have feedback on the change? Message Eric on his socials linked below, or email him at [email protected]. This week, Eric invites James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd onto the podcast to talk about life since stepping away from Underbelly Hospitality last year and behind-the-scenes scoop on his T...
Episode 290 - Citizens of Montrose & Musaafer
June 27, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutesOn today's podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The pair discuss the major changes coming to El Topo, the announcement of a 4th location of The Burger Joint coming to Kirby next year, and the closure of CounterCommon Beerworks & Kitchen after 1 year. In the Restaurants of the Week segment, Citizens of Montrose and Musaafer are featured. Let us know what you think of the new podcast format! The podcast is now ...
Episode 289 - Jane Wild
June 22, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutesICYMI: Beginning this week, the What’s Eric Eating podcast is releasing two shorter episodes per week, with the news and restaurants of the week section dropping on Tuesdays and the guest of the week section on Thursdays. Have feedback on the change? Message Eric on his socials linked below, or email him at [email protected]. In this week’s guest episode, Eric catches up with Chef Jane Wild on what she’s been up to since leaving the Dunlavy. Wild does it all, from markets to private chef ...
Episode 288 - Andiron & The Blind Goat
June 20, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutesWait, it's Tuesday and there's a What's Eric Eating Podcast available? Yep that's right, beginning this week What's Eric Eating is releasing episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays now! Moving forward, the news and restaurants of the week section will be their own episode that's released on Tuesdays. Then the guest of the week portion will be its own episode that's released on Thursdays. So instead of one-hour long podcast released on Thursdays, you're now getting 2 shorter episodes released on T...
Episode 287 - Andrew Geisel of Citizens of Montrose
June 15, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourOn today's edition of the podcast Eric is joined Mary Clarkson to discuss some of the latest headlines from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The pair discuss Chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter taking home the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Texas, Bun B opening the first brick-and-mortar location for Trill Burgers, and the trio of French culinary industry professionals who are opening a Fre... wait... they're not opening a French restaurant? In the Restaurants of the Week section Albi and...
Episode 286 - Joshua Weisman of Construction Concepts
June 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourToday on the podcast Eric is joined by the Swanky Maven herself, Felice Sloan! The pair discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Atlas Restaurant Group revealing what it has planned for the former Ouzo Bay space (spoiler alert Eric was right), Culinary Khancepts unveiling big plans for The Woodlands, and EZ's Liquor Lounge being named to Esquire's 2023 list of the Best Bars in America. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Little's Oyster Bar and Viola & A...
Episode 285 - Mary Cuclis of Kriti Kitchen
June 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourToday on the podcast Eric is joined by Becky Masson of Fluff Bake Bar to discuss the latest headlines in the Houston restaurant and bar world. The pair discuss the team behind Nobie's opening a new pizza tavern concept in Montrose, the new spacey bar coming to Montrose as well but from the team behind The Burger Joint, the NY based cake bakery that has made it's way to the Galleria area, and this year's iteration of the Hot Luck Festival. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Triola's Ital...
Episode 284 - Ben Berg of Berg Hospitality Group
May 25, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourOn today's podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The duo discuss the new owners of Weights + Measures trying to rejuvenate the well-known brunch spot, the Australian inspired NYC café coming to Houston, and Bobby Heugel's cocktail bar Refuge adding coffee/wine to the menu. In the Restaurants of the Week section Ojo de Agua is featured. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Ben Berg of Berg Hospitalit...
Episode 283 - Adyson Alvis and German Mosquera of Wild
May 18, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourMary Clarkson joins Eric on today's podcast to go through some of the latest headlines from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The pair discuss a new taqueria concept from State of Grace owner Ford Fry coming to Houston in 2024, the new IG-worthy Dallas concept that's coming to Houston this fall, and Pappas Restaurants opening Little's Oyster Bar. In the Restaurants of the Week portion The Preserve and Andiron are featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Adyson Alvis a...