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What's Eric Eating

384 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 66 ratings

Every 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 184 - Adan Medrano of Truly Texas Mexican, The Movie

March 12, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson of Avondale Food & Wine to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including the Governor's mask mandate being lifted, a new concept from the owners of Doris Metropolitan, and two new locations for La Calle Tacos. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Messina Hof's Harvest Green Winery and Kitchen is featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Adan Medrano, executive producer and writer o...

Episode 183 - Scott Hudler of Torchy's Tacos

March 04, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes

Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: 8 Houston Eateries Land on Texas Monthly's Best New Restaurants List Pioneering Heights Restaurant and Brunch Hot Spot Shutters After 10-Year Run Houston's Hottest Restaurateur Reveals Plans for 2 Exciting New Concepts in The Heights Chris Shepherd, Shake Shack, and Generous Houstonian Team Up to Help Local Restaurant Workers Beyoncé Grants Houston Black-Owned Small Business $10,...

Episode 182 - Something About Mary

February 25, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes

Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Houston's Devastating Winter Freeze Storms Through Week's Top Stories New Sushi Restaurant and Sake Grill Slices Into Cool Heights Development Prepare for 3 New Food Halls Heating Up The Heights, Galleria, and Midtown This Year Houston's Bread Man Rises Again with Massive New Facility and Fresh Face Houston's Hottest Restaurateur Reveals Plans for 2 Exciting New Concepts in The H...

Episode 181 - Antonio Rios and Diego Chiarello of La Sicilia Italian Bakery & Cafe

February 11, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes

Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Talented Museum District Chef-Owner Serves Up 2 Exciting New Houston Restaurants Innovative New French Pop-Up Steps in for Acclaimed Downtown Houston Restaurant Texas' Beloved Luby's Cafeteria Chain Reveals Timeline for Shuttering All Remaining Locations The Ultimate Guide to Houston Restaurants Dishing Out Dine-In and To-Go on Valentine's Day 5 Hot Houston Restaurants to Let the...

Episode 180 - Kathryn Lott of the Southern Smoke Foundation

February 04, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes

Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Acclaimed Food Hall Steakhouse Exits Downtown to Serve Up 2 Hot New Locations New Street-Style Taco Stand Unfolds First Location in The Heights Massive Dallas-Based Arcade and Cider Paradise Powers Up Open Date in East End New Black-Owned Coffee Shop Serves Up Caffeine Fixes and Sweet Treats Downtown Tilman Fertitta Takes Much of His Empire Public in Massive $6.6 Billion Merger ...

Episode 179 - Chris Shepherd of Underbelly Hospitality

January 28, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour

Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Spirited New Beer Garden, Cocktail Bar, and Bakery Heats Up Washington Avenue Houston Restaurant Veteran Serves Up Casual American Bistro to Memorial Area Massive Dallas-Based Arcade and Cider Paradise Powers Up Open Date in East End New Street-Style Taco Stand Unfolds First Location in The Heights Acclaimed Food Hall Steakhouse Exits Downtown to Serve Up 2 Hot New Locations Bel...

Episode 178 - Brandon Silva of Degust

January 21, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston reveals 2 New Restaurants Led by Michelin-Starred Chefs Despite Trade, James Harden's Houston Restaurant will Open as Scheduled 8 Things to Know in Houston Food Right Now: Montrose Chinese Favorite Bids Farewell Downtown Houston's Euro-Inspired Luxury Hotel Suddenly Shutters Starbucks Perks Up Houston Minority Communities as Part of $100 Million Investment A Pop-Up Bar Inspired by The Office Debut...

Episode 177 - Justin Yoakum of Culinary Khancepts

January 14, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: More Than 30 Highly Anticipated Restaurants and Bars Coming to Houston in 2021 Houston's Favorite Doughnut Shop Sells to Texas Private Equity Firm Houston Restaurants Could Soon Sell Alcohol To-Go Forever Thanks to New Bill New Burger and Brews Restaurant Brings Beachy Vibes to Pearland Chris Shepherd Cooks Up Casual Steakhouse for Downtown High-Rise and Texas Fare for Farmers Market Chopped Champ Unleashes Pizza and Italian ...

Episode 176 - Ryan Lachaine of Riel

December 31, 2020 12:00 - 52 minutes

In today's episode, Eric Sandler is joined by Matt Harris. They start off by expanding on some thoughts about the Houston food scene from the year in review show, then move on to the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the Van Leeuwen Ice Cream opening, 93' Til bringing a new spot to the Montrose area, Tiny Champions giving the East side another pizza option, and Kanau Sushi opening in Midtown at Drewery Place. In the Restaurants of the Week Better Luck Tomorrow a...

What's Eric Eating - Episode 175 - Year in Review with Matt Harris, Linda Salinas, and Felice Sloan

December 23, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes

This week's episode of What's Eric Eating is the year-end wrap up, covering everything from classic spots that have weathered the 2020 storm to restaurants and bars not so fortunate to make it through this year. Eric, Felice, Linda, and Matt all review their personal best new restaurants, their most memorable bites, what they are all looking forward to in 2021, and much more!

Episode 174 - Gabriel Medina of Click Virtual Food Hall

December 17, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Downtown Houston Development Reveals First 6 Vendors for Massive New Food Hall Armando's Owners Spice Up River Oaks with Cozy New Italian Restaurant Popular Inner Loop Wine Bar and Cafe Uncorks New Memorial-Area Location Tilman Fertitta Adds New Location of Legendary Steakhouse to Downtown Houston Instagrammable New Wine Bar and Restaurant Pops Open in Museum District Deshaun Watson-Backed Cheesesteak Restaurant Opens First H...

Episode 173 - Ben Williams and Wendell Robbins III of Highway Vodka

December 10, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Rockets Superstar James Harden Bringing Upscale Restaurant and Nightclub to Houston Intimate and Worldly New Sushi Restaurant Rolls Out in the Galleria Area Sun Sets on Inventive Heights Neighborhood Cafe and Doughnut Shop Popular Inner Loop Wine Bar and Cafe Uncorks new Memorial-Area Location Eagerly Anticipated Houston Restaurant Offers Free Pizza for Life to Raise Dough

Episode 172 - Monica Danna of REVIVE Development

December 03, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Celebrity Chef Scores $1 Million for Houston Food Charity on Popular Game Show Chris Shepherd's One Fifth Cooks Up Comfy New Southern-Inspired Menu Luxurious Gourmet Date Shop Sweetens Up CityCentre with Second U.S. Boutique Posh Post Oak Fine Dining Restaurant Heads West with Casual New Vibe and Updated Menu Innovative Houston Urban Farm Scores National Award for Green Work Impressive Shark-Tank Backed Waffle Restaurant Open...

Episode 171 - Brian Ching of Pitch 25 & East End Backyard

November 19, 2020 12:00 - 55 minutes

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Diverse Rice Village Food Hall Shutters Due to COVID Houston's Chopped Champion Cooks Up Exciting Comeback Story Memorial Villages Favorite Restaurant Reveals New Locale with Major Twist Houston's Most Well-Regarded Hot Dog Restaurant to Shutter in Montrose Houston's Most Celebrated Cocktail Bar Announces Highly Anticipated Reopening The Ultimate Guide to Thanksgiving Dinner in Houston... Dine-in and To-Go Celebrity Chef Cas...

Episode 170 - Mithu and Shammi Malik of Musaafer

November 12, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: New Restaurants and Modern Butcher Shop Beef Up Historic Houston Farmers Market Longtime Houston Honky Tonk Permanently Shutters After 28 Years New Waterfront Seafood Restaurant Sets Sail in Coastal Houston Neighbor 3 Houston Restaurants Frying Up New England's Favorite Fall Treat Exciting New Gulf Coast-Inspired Seafood Restaurant Casts Off in Second Ward High-End Galleria-Area French Restaurant Reopens with an 'Approachable...

Episode 169 - Gary Mosley of The Creek Group

November 05, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Longtime Rice Village Restaurant Shutters to Make Way for Local Market Sizzling New Brazilian Steakhouse and Churrascaria Fires Up in the Galleria Longtime Houston Honky Tonk Permanently Shutters After 28 Years New Restaurants and Modern Butcher Shop Beef Up Historic Houston Farmers Market Celebrity Chef Makes All-Star Trip to Houston to Cheer on Local Voters Wildly Popular Dallas-Based Japanese Sandwich Pop-Up Arrives in Hou...

Episode 168 - Jonathan Horowitz of Convive Hospitality Consulting

October 29, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Classic Houston Comfort Food Restaurant Shutters on Washington Avenue 4 Houston Bars Temporarily Lose Licenses Due to TABC Violations Houston's 'Sugar Fairy' Reopens Popular Heights-Area Bakery Houston's 'Bread Man' Rises with Hot New Grocery Store Partnership Longtime Rice Village Restaurant Shutters to Make Way for Local Market Sizzling New Brazilian Steakhouse and Churrascaria Fires Up in the Galleria Global Instagram Bob...

Episode 167 - Jim Buchanan of Dozier's BBQ

October 22, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Tilman Fertitta and King Ranch Saddle Up New Texas Comfort Food Restaurant Totally Rad New '80's Restaurant Rocks Onto Washington Corridor Houston's Favorite Delicatessen Permanently Shutters West U Location Chris Shepherd Reveals Tasty Details on Can't Miss Fundraiser and Movie Night New Over-The-Top Doughnut Shop Serves Up Wild Flavors to Houston 9 Things to Know in Houston Food Right Now: Openings, Closings, and Patio Time...

Episode 166 - Joe Cervantez and Raz Halili of Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House

October 15, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Texas Governor Says Bars Can Now Open at 50 Percent Capacity Downtown Creole Favorite Branches Out to Memorial with New Cocktails and Dinner Service Former Dynamo Star Brian Ching Unleashes Massive, Dog-Friendly Patio Bar in Houston's East End Houston Chefs Cook Up Major Support for Lake Charles Hurricane Delta Victims Magical New Harry Potter-Themed Bar Transports Houstonians to Diagon Alley

Episode 165 - Alex Au-Yeung and Cuc Lam of Phat Eatery & Yelo

October 08, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Cult-Favorite Houston Burger Joint Makes Beefy Comeback After Recent Shutter Houston Star Chef Reveals Delicious Details for Highly Anticipated Vietnamese Restaurant Hot Heights Bagel Bakery Gets Wild with Rising Star Chef Eclectic Houston Restaurant Shutters 10-Year Original Location Swanky New Heights Whiskey Bar Uncasks 350 Spirited Options and Secret Menu New Tex-Mex BBQ Pop-up Spices Up Rice Village with Hot Taco Trend

Episode 164 - Thomas Bille of Belly of the Beast

October 01, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Prolific Houston Restaurateur Could Save Luby's with Aggressive New Move 8 Things to Know in Houston Food Right Now: Reopenings, Closings, and Nancy's Hustles Back Swanky New Heights Whiskey Bar Uncasks 350 Spirited Options and Secret Menu Houston Star Chef Reveals Delicious Details for Highly Anticipated Vietnamese Restaurant Stylish All-Day Cafe in Downtown Houston Tower has Served it's Last Meal 7 Hot Houston Restaurants R...

Episode 163 - Jacob Ibarra of Tenfold Coffee

September 24, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Felice Sloan to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the Governor Abbott's decision to open restaurant capacity to 75%, Deshaun Watson bringing Lefty's Cheesesteaks to Houston, and how social media influencers can help support local businesses. In the Restaurants of the Week, The Original Hot Dog Factory and Phat Eatery are featured. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Jacob Ibarra of Tenfold...

Episode 162 - Rafael Nasr of Craft Pita

September 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Legendary Houston Restaurateur Tony Vallone passes away at 75 Famous Cheesesteak Restaurant Teams Up with Deshaun Watson for New Houston Locations Popular 24-Hour Houston Restaurant's New Heights Location Serves Up Fresh Dishes and Retro Style Buzzy Sports Bar, Nightclub, and Pizzeria Shakes Up Houston Open Date on Washington Avenue Classic French Restaurant in Memorial Announces Anticipated Debut New 'Wine Country Club' Unco...

Episode 161 - Kevin Floyd of Shoot the Moon

September 10, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Favorite Houston Burger Joint Announces Exciting Third Location Boasting Massive Patio Beloved Texas Cafeteria Chain Announces Plan for Imminent Closure Space-Themed Houston Coffee Shop Leaps into Bright New Uptown Space Texas' Best Barbecue Joint Stars in New Netflix Series Houston Tex-Mex Favorite Heats Up with Sizzling New Katy-Area Location Boozy Houston Scavenger Hunt Boasts a Bottle of Ultra-Rare Pappy Van Winkle Longs...

Episode 160 - Jonny Rhodes of Indigo and Broham Fine Soul Food

September 03, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Cult-Favorite Burger Joint Shutters Greenway Plaza Location, But Isn't Gone Forever Chris Shepherd Pours Out Local Support with Pop-Up Bartender Series Downtown Houston Food Hall's Pasta Purveyor Unwraps New Lunchtime Sandwich Shop New Wine Bar and Restaurant Uncorks in Familiar Museum District Space Houston Restaurant Weeks Serves Up Beefy Extension for Local Diners Prolific Houston Street Food Truck Steers East for Sunny Ne...

Episode 159 - George Joseph and Jason Gould of Common Bond

August 27, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Favorite Houston Chef Ronnie Killen's New Comfort Food Restaurant Opens 'Oscars of the Food World' Elect Not to Name Winners of 2020 Awards, Including Best Chef: Texas The Burger Joint Owners Cook Up Exciting New Taco Stand in The Heights New Thai Restaurant Spices Up East End with Authentic Street Fare 7 Things to Know in Houston Food: Reopenings, Doughnuts, and a Cocktail Contest Virtual Food Event's Houston Stop Features 5...

Episode 158 - Tasos Katsaounis, Chico Ramirez, & Scott Simonson of White Elm Cafe Bakery

August 20, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Southern Smoke Blows into the Windy City with $4 Million in Aid Top Houston Chef Conjures a Ghost Kitchen for Creative Sandwiches Favorite Houston Chef Ronnie Killen's New Comfort Food Restaurant Opens this Week Houston's 'Bread Man' Announces Opening Date for new Memorial-Area Cafe Where to Eat in Houston Right Now: 11 Best Patios for Socially Distanced Dining Rising Star Chef Reveals Open Date for Elegant New Montrose Creo...

Episode 157 - Anita Jaisinghani of Pondicheri

August 13, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Houston's Best Restaurant and Chef Crowned at the 2020 Tastemaker Awards Monkey's Tail Masterminds Fuel Up New Bar in Former Petrol Station Houston's Best Deli Beefs Up with Massive New Location Houston's 'Bread Man' Announces Opening Date for New Memorial-Area Cafe Houston-Based Landry's Unveils New Steak and Seafood Delivery Beloved Texas Beer Brand Brews a White Claw Competitor - Are you Ready for Shiner Seltzer? Colorful...

Episode 156 - Ziggy Gruber of Kenny & Ziggy's

August 06, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Here are the Latest Houston Restaurants to Close Due to the Pandemic These are Houston's 9 Best Restaurants for 2020 Houston's 10 Best Chefs Cook Up Ingenuity and Creativity in 2020 Monkey Tail Masterminds Fuel Up New Bar in Former Petrol Station New Locally Owned Food Delivery App Rolls into Houston Area 2 Longtime Houston Bars Have Served Their Final Rounds 10 Things to Know in Houston Food Right Now

Episode 155 - Mary Clarkson of Avondale Food & Wine

July 30, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: 3 Buzzy Houston Breweries Can Now Resume Their Restaurant Operations New Nightclub Rises Above Midtown with a $1 Million Retractable Roof Brasserie 19 Owners Relocate Pop-up Burger Joint to Rice Village, Plot New Wine Bar Acclaimed Houston Chef Pivots from Downtown Restaurant Science-Minded Coffee Shop Brews Up New Location in Historic Montrose Building Feast on Houston's Best Pizza at these 10 Piping Hot Restaurants Culinar...

Episode 154 - Alex Brennan-Martin and Marcus Gausepohl of Brennan's of Houston

July 23, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Prominent Houston Restaurateur Vincent Mandola Passes Away at 77 TABC 'Blindsides' Houston Breweries by Forcing Their Restaurants to Close  Eleven Houston Restaurant Reopenings and Closings to Know New All-Day Breakfast Restaurant Finds a Home in The Heights 16 Best New Houston Restaurants Compete for Coveted Tastemakers Title Houston Restaurant Weeks Dishes Out Fresh Newcomers and To-Go Options Generous Museum District Rest...

Episode 153 - Itai Ben Eli and Shachar (Sash) Kurgan of Doris Metropolitan

July 16, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: 9 Tasty Menus Serve Up the Best of Black Restaurant Week in Houston TABC 'Blindsides' Houston Breweries by Forcing Their Restaurants to Close Goode Co. Fries Up Comfort with New To-Go Chicken Restaurant Midtown Neighborhood Favorite Supermarket Announces Imminent Closure Meyerland Bagel Bakery Now Shipping a Taste of Home to Houstonians Nationwide Pat Green's Rowdy Bar, Restaurant, and Music Hall Opens in Uptown Park

Episode 152 - Christine Ha of The Blind Goat and Xin Chao

July 09, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Six Houston Restaurants Reopen for Dine-In and To-Go Service These Houston Restaurants Have Closed or Reopened Due To Covid-19 The Most Prominent Houston Restaurants to Receive $1 Million or More via the PPP Spire Nightclub Owner Speaks Out About Recent TABC Suspension Houston Asian Food App Delivers The Best of Chinatown to Houstonians Pat Green's Rowdy Bar, Restaurant, and Music Hall Opens in Uptown Park Texas Comfort Food...

Episode 151 - Mallory Buford and Sharon Haynes of Fajitas A Go Go

July 02, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: These Houston Restaurants Have Closed or Reopened Due to Covid-19 15 Hot Houston Restaurants Serve Up Forth of July Feasts-to-Go Two Houston Area bars Defy Closure Order and Have Licenses Suspended National Asian Food App Delivers the Best of Chinatown to Houstonians Texas Bars and Restaurants Can Now Sell Pre-Mixed Cocktails To-Go Common Bond Bakes Up Exciting Drive-Thru Concept in Garden Oaks

Episode 150 - Aaron Bludorn of Bludorn

June 25, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Updated List of Houston Restaurant Closings and Reopenings Due to Covid-19 Nationally Acclaimed Houston Neo-Soul Food Restaurant will Close Next Year Houston Pastry Chefs Join Nationwide Baking Event Against Racism Prominent Houston Restaurant Group Shutters 5 Locations Once-Buzzy Oak Forest Craft Beer Bar Runs Out of Gas New Documentary Stirs Up Compelling History of Mexican Food in Texas

Episode 149 - Ronnie Killen of Killen's Restaurants

June 18, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com: Updated List of Houston Restaurant Closings and Reopenings Due to Covid-19 Eclectic Houston Restaurant Cooks Up Seventh Location in Katy Houston Pastry Chefs Join Nationside Baking Event Against Racism Sneak Peek: Kirby Ice House Serves Up New Memorial-Area Location Edgy Portland Doughnut Chain Cooks Up New Montrose Location These Hot Houston Restaurants Are Reopening for Phase 3 Favorite EaDo Pregame Bar Issues Las Call Massive Ear...

Episode 148 - Felipe Riccio and June Rodil of Goodnight Hospitality

June 11, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Check out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com: 2 Cautious Houston Restaurants Temporarily Close Due to Staff Contracting Covid-19 More Houston Restaurants Temporarily Close Due to Positive Covid-19 Tests 2 Houston Favorite Dine-In Movie Theaters Reopen All Locations Longtime Midtown Bar Shakes Up A New Identity As Coffee Shop and Music Venue Mesquite-Fired Houston Burger Restaurant Serves Up New Katy Outpost Beloved Texas Cafeteria Chain's Future Uncertain After Sale Announcement

Episode 147 - Remembering Cleverley, Coronavirus Closures, and More

June 04, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes

Check out Eric's latest coverage of the Houston food scene and what's happening to it in the midst of the Covid-19 health crisis on Culturemap.com: Houston's 'Diva of Dining,' Cleverley Stone, Passes Away at 68 Where to Eat in Houston Right Now: 12 Favorite Black-Owned Restaurants  Chris Shepherd's Charity Offers Free Mental Health Care to Restaurant Workers Shocking Shutters Due to Covid-19 Rock Prominent Houston Restaurants Acclaimed Montrose Cafe and Wine Bar Suddenly Shutters Due to...

Episode 146 - Vanarin Kuch of Koffeteria

May 28, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes

Check out Eric's latest coverage of the Houston food scene and what's happening to it in the midst of the Covid-19 health crisis on Culturemap.com: Shocking Shutters Due to Covid-19 Rock Prominent Houston Restaurants Groundbreaking Montrose Indian Restaurant Shutters After Reboot Fails Top Houston Restaurants Reopen For Phase 2 of Dine-In Service These Houston Bars Will Welcome Customers for the Phase 2 Reopening Montrose's Fancy, French-Themed Bar Brought Back to Life by New Owner 'Si...

Episode 145 - John Holler of Holler Brewing Company

May 21, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Check out Eric's latest coverage of the Houston food scene and what's happening to it in the midst of the Covid-19 health crisis on Culturemap.com: Top Houston Restaurants Reopen for Phase 2 of Dine-In Service More Than a Dozen Houston Restaurants Reopen for Dine-In Service This Week 'Six-Foot Social' Uncorks a Fun, At-Home Wine Class for Houstonians Legendary New Orleans Seafood Restaurant Serves Up Flashy New Montrose Locale Museum District Fried Chicken Favorite will Shutter on Memor...

Episode 144 - Levi Goode of Goode Company Restaurants

May 14, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes

Check out Eric's latest coverage of the Houston food scene and what's happening to it in the midst of the Covid-19 health crisis on Culturemap.com: More Than a Dozen Houston Restaurants Reopen for Dine-In Service Houston Scores 4 Prestigious James Beard Award Nominations Chris Shepherd Fires Up the Pita for His Comforting One Fifth Revival Award-Winning Local Chef Pays Homage to Houston's with Nostalgic New Menu Innovative Midtown Restaurant Refreshes with New Chef and New Look Kroger ...

Episode 143 - Philipp Sitter of King's Group

May 07, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes

Check out Eric's latest coverage of the Houston food scene and what's happening to it in the midst of the Covid-19 health crisis on Culturemap.com: Master List of Houston Restaurants Reopening for Dine-In Service Beginning May 1st Master List of Houston Restaurants Remaining To-Go Only for Now Texas Liquor Store Uncorks Convenient New Online Ordering System Houston Scores 4 Prestigious James Beard Award Nominations Star Cinema Grill Set to Reopen Bustling Houston Area Location

Episode 142 - Sasha Grumman of Rosalie Italian Soul

April 30, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes

Check out Eric's latest coverage of the Houston food scene and what's happening to it in the midst of the Covid-19 health crisis on Culturemap.com: Master List of Houston Restaurants Reopening for Dine-In Service Beginning May 1st These Hot Houston Restaurants Are Now Offering Takeaway Service H-E-B Spices Up Takeaway Options with Prominent Houston Indian Restaurant Controversial Houston Restaurant Owner Dishes on Reopening Dining Room Houston Fine Dining Palace Serves Up Comfort Food f...

Episode 141 - Austin Simmons of Tris

April 23, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes

Check out Eric's latest coverage of the Houston food scene and what's happening to it in the midst of the Covid-19 health crisis on Culturemap.com: 6 More Houston Restaurants Reopen for Takeout Service Common Bond Rises with Hot New Drive-Thru Concept in The Heights Prolific Houston Restaurateur Fires Up New Seafood Spot in Oak Forest Big Lone Star State Brewery and Powerhouse Company Donate $1.5 Million to Help Texans H-E-B Serves Up Takeaway Dishes from Another Houston Dining Supersta...

Episode 140 - Sean Beck of H-Town Restaurant Group

April 16, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes

Check out Eric's latest coverage of the Houston food scene and what's happening to it in the midst of the Covid-19 health crisis on Culturemap.com: Chris Shepherd's Houston Hospitality Charity Receives Smokin' $1 Million Donation Houston Rap Legend Bun B Brings Back Spicy Sandwich For A Cool Cause Star Houston Chefs Help You Cook Like A Pro with New Online Classes Good-Hearted New Pop-Up Kitchen Feeds Houston Seniors and Unemployed 2 Iconic Houston Restaurants Deliver To-Go Meals To Loc...

Episode 139 - Russell Roegels of Roegels Barbecue

April 09, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes

Check out Eric's latest coverage of the Houston food scene and what's happening to it in the midst of the Covid-19 health crisis on Culturemap.com: Good-Hearted New Pop-Up Kitchen Feeds Houston Seniors and Unemployed Houston Star Chefs Help You Cook like a Pro with New Online Classes and Wine Tastings New Houston Mail-Order Bakery Dishes Out Healthy, Low-Calorie Treats H-E-B Serves Up Tasty To-Go Meals From 3 Hot Houston Restaurants Galveston Chef Cooks Up Much-Needed Meals for Area's H...

Episode 138 - Antonio Gianola of Houston Wine Merchant

April 02, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes

Check out Eric's latest coverage on the Houston food scene and what's happening to the scene in the midst of the Covid-19 health crisis on Culturemap.com: 7 Favorite To-Go Dishes from Houston Restaurants Offer Memorable Meals Texans Star's Donation Helps Montrose Restaurant Feed Unemployed Workers Houston's 'Bread Man' Rises with Massive Expansion in H-E-B Stores Chris Shepherd's Foundation Fires Up Crucial Emergency Aid for Restaurant Workers Acclaimed Houston Chef Delivers New Grocery...

Episode 137 - Justin Turner of Bernie's Burger Bus

March 26, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes

Check out the latest coverage on the Covid-19 crisis and it's effects on the Houston food scene by Eric on Culturemap.com: Houston Community Farms Bloom with Fresh Alternatives to the Grocery Store Houston Hospitality Veterans Cook Up Free Meals for Restaurant Workers Houston Restaurants Offer Wines and Beer to-go at Unprecedented Discounts These Popular Houston Restaurants Are Now Selling Grocery Items Houston Restaurant Groups Consolidate Locations as Coronavirus Closures Continue Ho...

Episode 136 - Shannen Tune of Craft Burger

March 19, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutes

Check out the latest articles by Eric on Culturemap.com, like the stories covered in today's show: Houston Foodie Events Postponed or Canceled as Coronavirus Concerns Rise Houston Restaurants Respond to Coronavirus with Dozens of Dining Deals and Discounts  Houston Restaurants Roll Out New To-Go, Delivery, and Distancing Options to Address Coronavirus Prominent Montrose Restaurant Group Says Goodnight to One Spot For Now and Moves Other To-Go and Delivery Houston Distillery Now Creating...

Episode 135 - Tim Love of Woodshed Smokehouse

March 12, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes

Check out the latest articles by Eric on Culturemap.com, like the stories covered in today's show: Houston Wine Guru Abruptly Leaves Major Local Restaurant Group Downtown Food Hall Reboots with 3 Tasty New Concepts and Better Values Reality Star Chef's 3 Restaurants Ready to Fire in Upper Kirby

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