What's Eric Eating
384 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 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 134 - Youssef Nafaa of Bella Restaurants Group
March 05, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourCheck out the latest articles by Eric on Culturemap.com, like the stories covered in today's show: Houston Bars and Restaurants Lead Texas with 14 James Beard Award Semifinalist Nominations Nancy's Hustle Team Bakes Up Plans for New Pizza-Focused Restaurant Successful Brazilian Steakhouse Fires Up New Location in Highland Village New Moroccan Restaurant Bowls Over Washington Avenue with Exotic Eats
Episode 133 - Ope Amosu of ChòpnBlọk
February 27, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourCheck out the latest articles by Eric on Culturemap.com, like the stories covered in today's show: Chris Shepherd Electrifies Houston's Dining Scene with Wild Change to One Fifth Burger Joint Hits the Heights with Boozy Shakes and Late-Night Eats
Episode 132 - Leonora Varvoutis and Hector Suarez of Coltivare
February 20, 2020 12:00 - 55 minutesCheck out the latest articles by Eric on Culturemap.com, like the stories covered in today's show: Acclaimed Houston BBQ Joint Branches Out with Hot Second Location Austin Pizzeria Serves Up Prime Midtown Spot as First Houston Outpost Three Houston Favorites Land on Texas Monthly's Best New Restaurants Members-Only Dining Club Brings Intimate Chef-Lead Meals to Houston
Episode 131 - Salinas, Salinas, Salinas
February 13, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutesRead more on the stories that were covered in today's podcast, you can also check out the latest articles by Eric on Culturemap.com: Ronnie Killen Reveals Plans for Highly Anticipated Woodlands Barbecue Spot Ninfa's and Antone's Hospitality Veteran Makes a Surprise Departure Popular Houston Late-Night Dining Restaurant Serves Up Hot New Heights Locale Acclaimed Chinese Hot Pot Soup Shop Stirs up First Houston-Area Location Upper Kirby Indian Fine Dining Favorite Expands with Luxurious L...
Episode 130 - Brock Wagner of Saint Arnold Brewing Company
February 06, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Dallas-Based Souffle Restaurant Deflates in Houston Canadian Restaurant Claims Prime Galleria Space for First Houston Location Massive New Meyerland H-E-B Keeps Kosher in Grand, 2-Story Space
Episode 129 - Stephen Conklin and Valerio Lombardozzi of La Table
January 30, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Houston Burger Joint Announces Surprise Shutter of 2 Locations Veteran Houston Baker Heats Up Memorial with New York Style Bagel Shop Wildly Popular Downtown Creole Restaurant Sprouts Up in Memorial
Episode 128 - Ecky and Niken Prabanto of Greenway Coffee
January 23, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Houston's 'Sugar Fairy' Serves Up a New Home For Her Beloved 2 Houston Stars Wreak a Little Chaos in Montrose with New Cocktail Veteran Operator Breathes New Life Into Downtown's First Food Hall
Episode 127 - Ben McPherson of BOH Pasta
January 16, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutesCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Houston's 'Sugar Fairy' Serves Up a New Home for Her Beloved Bakery Star Chef Picks Montrose Space for Highly Anticipated Houston Restaurant New 'Urban Treehouse' Patio Bar with Downtown Views Hits The Heights
Episode 126 - Patsy Vivares of Sticky's Chicken
January 09, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutesCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Influential Houston Comfort Food and Cocktail Restaurant Suddenly Shutters High Profile Galleria Area Dim Sum Restaurant Announces Impending Shutter Houston Food Hall Gurus expanding to EaDo, Midtown, The Heights, and Galleria in 2020
Episode 125 - 2019 Year in Review
December 26, 2019 12:00 - 58 minutesToday on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-hosts Felice Sloan and Matt Harris to recap the year. Eric, Felice, and Matt discuss their favorite new restaurants of the year, best dishes, saddest shudders, worst meal, restaurants they're looking forward to in 2020, and much more!
Episode 124 - Michael Sambrooks and Steve Breaker of Sambrooks Hospitality
December 19, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole to open Asian Smokehouse in The Heights Celebrity-Backed Houston Barbecue Restaurant Flames Out in CityCentre Hot Houston Steakhouse Bringing Middle Eastern Flair to Rice Village with New Modern Israeli Restaurant Talented Houston Chef Parting Ways with Buzzy Downtown Food Hall Nationally Acclaimed Ice Cream Shop Now Serving Scoops in The Heights
Episode 123 - Aaron Lyons of Dish Society
December 05, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Bryan Caswell Suddenly Shutters Reef Eclectic Heights Fast-Casual Asian Restaurant Serves Its Last Meal
Episode 122 - Lindsay Rae Burleson of Two Headed Dog and Michael Neff of The Cottonmouth Club
November 27, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: In-N-Out Burger Announces Opening Date of First Houston Restaurant In-N-Out Burger Surprises Houston with Opening of Second Location In-N-Out Debut Doubles Down as Houston's Most Popular Story of The Week Acclaimed Houston Chef Suddenly Departs Bustling Washington Avenue Restaurant Hip Montrose Patio Bar Serves It's Last Houston-Centric Cocktail Fresh New Healthy Eating Restaurant Ready to Satisfy River Oaks
Episode 121 - Rassul Zarinfar and Arash Kharat of Buffalo Bayou Brewing
November 21, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Farm-to-Table Neighborhood Cafe Rolls into New Development at Old Bellaire Bowling Alley 11 Things to Know in Houston Food Right Now: Openings, Closings, and Holiday Treats Cult-Favorite Cheesesteaks Sauce Up New Locations in Katy and Memorial Houston's Most Creative Brewery Taps Cool Space in Sawyer Yards
Episode 120 - Jason Andaya and Man Nguyen of Hando
November 14, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutesCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Mainstay British Pub and Jazz Cafe Will Shutter After 33 Years in Montrose Beloved Bagel Shop and Deli Expand with a Massive Second Location in Bellaire Post Oak Restaurant Energizes Memorial with Vibrant New Location Highly Anticipated Food Hall Opens in Rice Village Boasting 8 Restaurants and a Cocktail Bar
Episode 119 - Leonard Botello IV of Truth BBQ
November 07, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourToday on the podcast Eric is joined by Felice Sloan of Swanky Maven to go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the shuttering of Houston area Steel City Pops locations, the new M-K-T addition Da Gama Canteen, and a couple new openings from some Houston mainstays, and more! Traveler's Table is the featured restaurant of the week. In the Guest of the Week segment Eric is joined by Leonard Botello IV, pitmaster of Truth BBQ. The two discuss the No ...
Episode 118 - Andrew Alvis, Addison Alvis, and Martin Weaver of Grinders Coffee Bar
October 31, 2019 11:00 - 56 minutesCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Bryan Caswell's Montrose Tex-Mex Restaurant Suddenly Shutters Innovative Houston Bar and Pop-Up Restaurant Spot Will Close It's Doors Houston's 'Bread Man' Rises with Exciting New Restaurant and Bakery
Episode 117 - Thomas Nguyen and Ryan Stewart of Peli Peli Kitchen
October 24, 2019 11:00 - 50 minutesCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Acclaimed Austin Sushi Restaurant Rolls Into New Post Oak Hip New Restaurant Bowls Over Upper Kirby with Bocce and Bites
Episode 116 - Sam Governale, Ben Berg, and Robert Del Grande of The Annie Cafe
October 17, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Galleria-Area Restaurant's Sudden Shutter Shocks Houston Diners Rice Village's New Food Hall Stirs Up Thai, Mediterranean, and Vegan Concepts Exotic New Thai Restaurant Spices Up The Heights Next Spring Houston Pizza Slinger's Pies Coming Soon to Beloved Montrose Pub
Episode 115 - Jason Egan and Jack Mason of Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
October 10, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: 2 Houston Restaurants Rank Among America's Classics in GG's Prestigious New List Famous Austin Pizza Joint Eyes Midtown for First Slice of Houston Pie Acclaimed Chinese Restaurant Suddenly Shutters in Downtown Food Hall
Episode 114 - Laurie Harvey and Kris Sowell of Ladies of Libation
October 03, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Hot Houston Taco Truck Rolls into West University with New Brick-and-Mortar Home Hugo Ortega and Tracy Vaught Reveal Exciting New Concept for Uptown Park Anvil and Hay Merchant Veteran Shoots for the Moon with New Restaurant Houston Billionaire Tilman Fertitta Acquires Luxurious Steakhouse Chain
Episode 113 - Mark Holley of Davis St. at Hermann Park
September 26, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Prestigious James Beard Awards Recognizes Texas as its Own Region Midtown's Acclaimed Viet-Cajun Restaurant has Served its Last Crawfish Nationally Acclaimed Ice Cream Shop Picks The Heights for First Houston Location Star Sushi Chef Swaps Katy for New Restaurant in Luxurious Midtown High-Rise
Episode 112 - Omar Pereney of A'la Carte Consulting Group
September 19, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Hot Houston BBQ Joint Smokes in Prestigious New List of Best New Restaurants Trendy Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant Spies New Timbergrove Location Bustling Texas Comfort Food Restaurant and Bar Serves Up New Montrose Location Hip Houston Pizzeria Rises with Fresh Return of Familiar Face
Episode 111 - Chris Williams of Lucille's and Dawn Burrell of Kulture
September 12, 2019 11:00 - 54 minutesCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Montrose Restaurant Soars with New European Menu and New Chef Houston's Coolest Pool Bar Makes a Splash with Grand Reopening Bash Exclusive Heights Dinner Party Puts Chris Shepherd's New Cookbook to the Test Cool New Tiki-Themed Restaurant Serves Up Tropical Vibes in Montrose
Episode 110 - Top 100 Restaurants & Nicolas Jammet of Sweetgreen
September 07, 2019 11:00 - 56 minutesCheck out Eric Sandler's Top 100 Restaurants list.
Episode 109 - Ignacio Torras and Luis Roger of BCN and MAD
August 29, 2019 11:00 - 55 minutesCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Time Magazine Names Houston Restaurant to World's Greatest Places List Tacos, Bao, and Indonesian Ice Cream are on Deck for Rice Village's New Food Hall Houston Celebs Unwrap 'Famous' Sandwiches for a Good Cause
Episode 108 - Adam Dorris of Coterie
August 22, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Houston's Next Great Patio Bar Coming to Rice Military Federal Grill's 2nd Location Heading Hedwig Village in 2020 Star Houston Chefs Serve Up Tasty Food Event to Help Locals in Need
Episode 107 - Chris Cosentino of Rosalie Italian Soul
August 15, 2019 11:00 - 59 minutesCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Ibiza Food & Wine Bar Announces a Closing Date Eclectic and Globally Inspired New Restaurant Brightens Up Former Aqui Space in Montrose Mexico City Style Taqueria Cooks Up New Home in Midtown Park Internationally Famous Korean Coffee Shop Picks Galleria for Second Houston Location
Episode 106 - Alex Au-Yeung of Phat Eatery
August 08, 2019 11:00 - 53 minutesCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Michelin-Starred Hong Kong Dim Sum Restaurant Opening First Texas Location in Houston Highly Anticipated Restaurant Rosalie Picks it's Chef State Fare Opening a 2nd Location California Based Fatburger Coming to Houston New Torchy's Tacos Opening In West University
Episode 105 - Ellen Chen and Mario Del Pero of Mendocino Farms
August 01, 2019 11:00 - 54 minutesCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Crawfish Cafe Coming to the Heights in 2020 The Rustic is Opening a 2nd Location in Uptown Park Famed Houston Chef Takes Over Award Winning Hermann Park Restaurant
Episode 104 - Nick Wong of UB Preserv
July 25, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Houston Restaurants Week 2019 Serves Up 11 Can't Miss Newcomers Chris Shepherd Keeps Things Close to Home for the New Version of One-Fifth Roman Inspired Pizzaria Folds After Less Than a Year
Episode 103 - Robin Wong, Terry Wong, & Quy Hoang of Blood Bros. BBQ
July 18, 2019 11:00 - 44 minutesCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Goodnight Hospitality Adds Serious Culinary Talent for their 2 Upcoming Concepts Pappas Restaurants Testing New Affordable Seafood Concept Restaurant Indigo Lands on National List
Episode 102 - Austin Simmons of Tris and Jordan Beeman of HeartBrand Beef
July 11, 2019 11:00 - 55 minutesCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Houston Bar Stars Unveil New Midtown Hot Spot Prominent Houston Urban Farm Suspends Customer-Orientated Operations California Based Sandwich Shop Reveals Summer Opening Date for Rice Village Location
Episode 101 - Mike Sammons of How to Survive on Land and Sea
July 04, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Bar 5015 Closing After 10 Years, Turkey Leg Hut Taking Over Space Understory's Soft Opening for 2 Concepts Height's Gelato Shop Gelazzi Closing
Episode 100 - Charles Clark and Grant Cooper of Clark Cooper Concepts
June 27, 2019 11:00 - 56 minutesCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Gabe Medina's Return with Click Robot Run Dallas Based Cider/Arcade Combo Concept Coming to Houston
Episode 99 - Troy Guard of Guard and Grace Steakhouse
June 20, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourCheck out some of Eric's latest articles on Culturemap.com including: Popular Montrose Pizzeria's Days Could Be Numbered The 30 Most Anticipated Restaurants, Bars, Breweries, & Food Halls Opening in Houston this Summer New Montrose Bar Shakes Up the Scene with Cool Patio & Plenty of Frozen Drinks
Episode 98 - Ben Berg of Berg Hospitality
June 13, 2019 11:00 - 50 minutesChris Shepherd named best chef in the world by the Robb Report Popular burger chain, burger-chan announces a 2nd location Star chef Aaron Bludorn leaves New York for Houston Be More Pacific coming to Houston New concept taking over Indika space
Episode 97 - Matt Marcus of 8th Wonder Brewery
June 06, 2019 11:00 - 59 minutesIndika closing Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue's new burger joint Ouzo Bay and Loch Bar heading to the River Oaks District
Episode 96 - Wayne Mueller of Louie Mueller Barbecue
May 30, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourThe podcast is back! Eric returns with frequent co-host Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including the Pass and Provisions closing, BB Lemon opening a second location, and the national headlines that Restaurant Indigo is getting. In the Restaurants of the Week section, Squable and Rudyard's are featured. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Wayne Mueller of Louie Mueller Barbecue for a long conversation regarding the BBQ ...
Episode 95 - Jason Giagrande of The Roastery Coffee Kitchen
April 11, 2019 11:00 - 59 minutesToday on the podcast Eric is joined by a new cohost! Phaedra Cook of Houston Food Finder joins Eric to go over some of the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Balls Out Burger shuttering, Voodoo Doughnuts coming to Houston, Verdine opening in the Heights, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week portion Alice Blue and La Villa are featured. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Jason Giagrande of the Roastery Coffee Kitchen. Eric and Jason dis...
Episode 94 - Jason Vaughan and Julia Doran of Nancy's Hustle
April 04, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourToday on the podcast Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the James Beard foundation's lack of Houston finalists, a recap of CultureMap's Tastemaker awards, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week portion, 1751 Sea and Bar is featured. In the Guest of the Week segment, Eric is joined by Jason Vaughan and Julia Doran of Nancy's Hustle. Eric, Jason, and Julia discuss what a whirlwind it's been for the 1st year a...
Episode 93 - Anu and Sunil Srivastava of Verandah Progressive Indian Cuisine
March 28, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourToday on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-host Rebecca Masson of Fluff Bake Bar to go through some of the latest news to hit the Houston restaurant and bar scene and man is there some news this week. Eric and Rebecca discuss Ronnie Killen's leasing of the old Hickory Hollow space, Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu announcement for a new concept called Penny Quarter, Adam Dorris revealing details about his new project Lotti Dotti, Finn Hall losing it's first tenant, and much more! In a Rest...
Episode 92 - Philipp Sitter of the King's Group
March 21, 2019 11:00 - 51 minutesToday on the podcast Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene. Eric and Matt discuss Cafe Bustelo's pop up in the Montrose area, chef Brandi Key's new gig, the new Common Bond Bakery hitting the medical center area, the newest Bernie's Burger Bus in Missouri City, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week portion Perry's Steakhouse in River Oaks and Katsu Bar and Noodle in Cypress. In the Guest of the Week segment Eric is joi...
Episode 91 - Alex Padilla and Jason Gould of The Original Ninfa's
March 14, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourToday on the podcast Eric is joined by Felice Sloan of Urban Swank to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Felice discuss Messina Hof's big plans for Houston, Goodnight Hospitality adds master sommelier June Rodil to it's roster, the opening of The Rice Box, the latest sushi trend hitting Houston, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week, Corky's BBQ, Pepper Twins, and Milano Bar are featured. In the Guest of the Week portion of the podcast Eric is j...
Episode 90 - John Peterson of The Rice Box
March 07, 2019 12:00 - 56 minutesToday on What's Eric Eating Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine's own Mary Clarkson to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Mary discuss the various Houston based nominations for the James Beard Awards, Austin based restaurant P. Terry's possibly coming to Houston, Slowpokes' new location, Uptown Sushi's reopening, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week segment, Nancy's Hustle is highlighted. In the Guest of the Week portion of the podcas...
Episode 89 - Jerry Lasco of Lasco Enterprises
February 28, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourOn today's edition of What's Eric Eating, Eric is joined by beverage consultant Linda Salinas to go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the James Beard Foundation coming to Houston in March, Star Fish closing for remodeling and the name change that goes along with it, Bravery Chef Hall selecting David Cedeno to be their first tenant of it's innovative incubator bar concept, Rhotey Rotisserie closing, and whether media coverage makes or breaks a...
Episode 88 - Dominick Lee of Poitin
February 21, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutesToday on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent contributor/co-host Felice Sloan of Urban Swank to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene. Eric and Felice discuss Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu's announcement for their new venture called Squable, La Macro taco truck moving to a new location, Perry's Steakhouse hiring nationally known chef Rick Moonen as Master Development Chef, and craft breweries and beer distributors coming together to support new Texas legis...
Episode 87 - Ryan Lachaine of Riel Restaurant
February 14, 2019 12:00 - 56 minutesToday on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food and Wine owner Mary Clarkson to go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Mary discuss Ronnie Killen partnering with Papa Johns pizza for brisket pizzas, Bellaire Food Street development with 13 restaurants heading to Chinatown, the latest details about Politan Row Food Hall coming to Rice Village, and much more! In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Sorriso Modern Italian Kitchen is featured....
Episode 86 - Nicole Bean of Pizaro's Pizza
February 07, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourToday on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent contributor/co-host Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene. The guys discuss Common Bond Bakery possibliy opening as many as 5 locations in the near future, rumors that Sway might be heading to Houston, the new flagship for Los Tios, HEB finally opening in the Heights, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week, Siu Lap City and La Vibra Tacos are featured. In the Guest of the Week segment Nicol...
Episode 85 - Jonny Rhodes of Indigo
January 31, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourToday on the podcast Eric is joined by Rebecca Masson of Fluff Bake Bar to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene. Eric and Rebecca discuss chef Ross Coleman landing at 2840 at Dukessa, the opening of the new Perry's Steakhouse in River Oaks, the temporary closure of Carmelo's Cucina Italiana for renovations, Julie Julez Houston restaurant bingo cards going viral, and more! In the Guest of the Week segment Eric is joined by Jonny Rhodes of Indigo. Eric and...