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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Episode 84 - Justin Turner of Bernie's Burger Bus
January 24, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourToday on the podcast, Eric is joined by frequent co-host Felice Sloan of Urban Swank. Eric and Felice discuss the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including chef Cuc Lam's departure from Sing, Shake Shack opening a new location in downtown, Coltivare leasing a neighboring space for a new concept, Pinkerton's BBQ expanding to San Antonio, and more! In the Restaurant's of the Week portion, Killen's TMX and Ishin Udon are featured. In the Guest of the Week segment Justin ...
Episode 83 - Randy Hines of The Kolache Shoppe
January 17, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourOn today's edition of What's Eric Eating, Eric is joined by frequent co-host Linda Salinas to discuss the latest from the Houston bar and restaurant scene. Eric and Linda discuss Pax Americana closing it's doors, the owners of the Pit Room acquiring the Cane Rosso space, Dallas concept Magical Dessert Bar heading to Houston, Chris Shepherd's BBQ pit stolen, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week portion of the podcast Eric and Linda discuss Decatur Bar & Pop Up Factory and Fadi's Eatery. ...
Episode 82 - Ramon Soriano Tomka of La Calle Tacos & Tortas
January 10, 2019 12:00 - 53 minutesOn today's edition of What's Eric Eating, CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler is joined by frequent co-host Mary Clarkson, the owner of Avondale Food & Wine, to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene. Eric and Mary discuss Cane Rosso's closing in Montrose, Canino's Produce Company closing this January, Varra's Sports Bar getting purchased, and more! Plus Eric and Mary react to Andrew Zimmern's... umm... interesting way of eating crawfish on his latest Houst...
Episode 81 - 2018 Year in Review
December 27, 2018 12:00 - 41 minutesIt's the final episode of What's Eric Eating of 2018! On this special edition Eric Sandler is joined by an all-star panel of co-hosts including Felice Sloan, Mary Clarkson, Matt Harris, Rebecca Masson, and Linda Salinas. Eric and the crew give their favorite new restaurants, favorite dishes, and saddest closings of 2018. The panel also give their picks for restaurant they find they keep going back to, the restaurant they're looking forward to in 2019, and their worst dish of the year! All th...
Episode 80 - Felipe Riccio and Adam Garcia of Goodnight Hospitality
December 20, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourOn today's podcast, Eric is joined by co-host Linda Salinas to discuss the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene. Eric and Linda discuss Nobie's new tiki bar concept in Montrose, La Mexicana's Heights location spinoff La Mex, Cloud 10's two new locations, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week Finn Hall and Light Years Natural Wine Shop & Bar are featured. In the Guest of the Week portion of the podcast, Eric is joined by Felipe Riccio and Adam Garcia of Goodnight Hospital...
Episode 79 - Martin Stayer, Sara Stayer, & Sarah Troxell of Nobies
December 13, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourToday on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-host Felice Sloan of Urban Swank to discuss the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene. Eric and Felice discuss Fountainview Cafe closing, the Marquis II recent closing, Baba Yega Cafe closing due to fire damage, Bosscat Kitchen + Libations heading to Katy, the folks behind Adair Kitchen launching a new concept called Betsies, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week Neyow's Creole Cafe, La Table, and a special pop-up are feat...
Episode 78 - Rebecca Masson of Fluff Bake Bar
December 06, 2018 12:00 - 41 minutesToday on What's Eric Eating Eric is joined by frequent co-host Rebecca Masson of Fluff Bake Bar. Eric and Rebecca discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including Paul Qui's restaurant Aqui closing it's doors, the controversy surrounding Paul Qui, Eric's article regarding 24 restaurants opening between now and March, Nancy's Hustle being named to Esquire's best new restaurants list, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week section Ishin Udon and Eunice are ...
Episode 77 - Tony Luhrman of El Topo Food Truck
November 29, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourOn the podcast today, Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer, co-founder of the Houston Barbecue Festival. Eric and Michael discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu shedding some light on their new project heading ot the Heights area, Snooze opening in the Galleria area in December, The Harp closing it's doors, Ronnie Killen revealing details about the new Killen's Steakhouse location opening in the Woodlands, and more. In the R...
Episode 76 - Tasos Katsaounis of The Bread Man Baking Company
November 22, 2018 12:00 - 59 minutesToday on the podcast, Eric is joined by Avondale Food and Wine owner Mary Clarkson to discuss some of the latest Houston restaurant and bar news including the former Moving Sidewalk space converting into a new concept coming in December, Brian Doke assembling a team for new concept Savoir, Chef David Cordua hosting a special program from Houston Public Media called the Houston Cookbook, and the crazy story from ESPN 97.5 host Lance Zierlein regarding his wild night at Riel Restaurant… you do...
Episode 75 - Jane Wild of The Dunlavy
November 15, 2018 12:00 - 56 minutesToday on What's Eric Eating, Eric is joined by frequent contributor and co-host Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene. The guys discuss Lyle Bento joining Sambrooks Management Company as culinary director, Maurizio Ferrarese signing on to be the executive chef at Ristorante Cavour at the Hotel Granduca, Finn Hall getting an opening date, California-based sandwich shop Mendocino Farms opening a location in Houston in 2019, and much more! Dian...
Episode 74 - Kevin Maxey of Superica
November 08, 2018 12:00 - 59 minutesToday on What's Eric Eating, Eric is joined by Felice Sloan of Urban Swank to go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Felice discuss Kitchen 713 closing, the opening of 2840 at Dukessa, the opening of Ben Berg's new concept B.B. Lemon, the opening of Sing, and more! In the jam-packed Restaurants of the Week section Indianola, Vinny's, Miss Carousel, and Jonathan's The Rub are featured. In this week's Guest of the Week segment Eric is joined by...
Episode 73 - Mike Raymond and Michael Neff of The Cottonmouth Club
November 01, 2018 11:00 - 1 hourOn today's edition of What's Eric Eating, Eric is joined by Megha Tejpal to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene. Eric and Megha discuss Killen's TMX, Kevin Floyd leaving Underbelly, Bud's Pitmaster closing, and much more! In the Restaurants of the Week portion Rhotey Rotisserie is featured. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Mike Raymond and Michael Neff of The Cottonmouth Club. Eric, Mike, and Michael discuss how The Cottonmouth Club i...
Episode 72 - Matthew Lee of Tèo Gelato
October 25, 2018 11:00 - 57 minutesOn today's edition of the podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-host Linda Salinas to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Linda discuss In-N-Out Burger's 2nd location coming to Katy, Pizaro’s Pizza’s new Memorial-area location, Bravery Chef Hall's 5th concept revealed, this past weekend's Butchers Ball, and a fiery Eric unleashes fury! In the Restaurants of the Week portion La Fisheria and Georgia James are featured. In the Guest of the Week section, ...
Episode 71 - Will Gruy of Pizza Motus
October 18, 2018 11:00 - 52 minutesOn today's podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson to talk about some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Danton's Gulf Coast Seafood and Steaks relocating and rebranding, Harry's Restaurant reopening, Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company's new location in Sawyer Yards, and HEB partnering up with New York chefs. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Superica and the Recipe for Success Chefs in the Field Pig Roast. In the Guest of the ...
Episode 70 - Monica Pope of Vinegar Hill
October 11, 2018 11:00 - 1 hourOn today's episode of the podcast, Eric is joined by co-host Rebecca Masson of Fluff Bake Bar. Eric and Rebecca start off the Houston restaurant and bar news by discussing the plans for the former Beaver's location, how the Vinegar Hill concept will fare there, the upcoming Smith and Wollensky's closing, and the opening of a new retail wine shop and bar in Montrose specializing in natural wine. In this week's Restaurant of the Week, Eunice Restaurant and Raw Bar is featured. In the Guest of...
Episode 69 - Wesley Jurena of Pappa Charlies Barbeque
October 04, 2018 11:00 - 59 minutesOn today's episode of the podcast, Eric is joined by co-host Matt Harris. Eric and Matt react to Allison Cook's Top 100 Restaurants in Houston article and discuss another new coffee roastery opening in the Heights next year. Both hosts were at Chris Shepherd's Southern Smoke event and talked about their favorite dishes they sampled there. In the Restaurants of the Week portion of the podcast Kitchen 713 and Aqui are featured. In the Guest of the Week section, brought to you by 8th Wonder Br...
Episode 68 - Michael Sambrooks and Steve Breaker of Sambrooks Hospitality
September 27, 2018 11:00 - 57 minutesOn today's episode of the podcast, Eric is joined by new co-host Megha Tejpal, contributor to Houston City Book and Food Network.com. Eric and Megha go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including celebrity chef Jonathan Waxman and friends are opening a new coffee shop in the new HEB in the Bellaire area, Adair Concepts taking over as operator for Evelyn's Park's onsite cafe, Robert Del Grande creating the menu for the Hobby Center's new restaurant, and...
Episode 67 - Billy Durney of Hometown Bar-B-Que
September 20, 2018 11:00 - 1 hourOn today's episode of the podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-host Mary Clarkson, owner of Avondale Food and Wine. Eric and Mary go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Ronnie Killen opening a Tex-Mex concept, Maba Pan-Asian Diner closing, The Rustic opening in Houston, Pat Green, The Waffle Bus, and much more! In this week's Restaurants of the Week, Avondale Food and Wine, La Lucha, and Sweet Bribery are featured. In the Guest of the Week s...
Episode 66 - Drake Leonards and Daniel Blue of Eunice
September 13, 2018 11:00 - 57 minutesOn today's episode of the What's Eric Eating podcast, Eric is joined by frequent co-host and beverage consultant Linda Salinas to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Linda discuss Urban Harvest relocating, Linda's work with Urban Harvest on the Cultivated Cocktails event, Michael and David Cordua leaving Cordua Restaurants group, Del Frisco's Grill closing, Postino opening a 2nd location in Montrose, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week por...
Episode 65 - EJ Miller of International Smoke
September 06, 2018 11:00 - 47 minutesOn today's podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-hosts Shanna Jones and Felice Sloan of the popular lifestyle blog Urban Swank. Eric, Shanna, and Felice go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Cherry Pie Hospitality selling their final 3 concepts, the Original Beaver's closes it's doors, Spaghetti Warehouse's rebirth as Warehouse 72, and more! Then in a special Restaurants of the Week section, Eric, Shanna, and Felice take a look at 3 bars. They...
Episode 64 - Sean Carroll of Melange Creperie
August 30, 2018 20:21 - 1 hourOn today's episode Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest Houston restaurant and bar news including Hickory Hollow closing it's doors on Washington, the Original Ninfa's expanding, Petite Sweets closing, and the new GQ magazine article about the Houston food scene. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Eric talks about his good time at the new restaurant Vibrant and his not so good time at Shell Shack. In the Guest of the Week segment, brought to you by 8th Wonder Bre...
Episode 63 - Paul Miller of GR8 Plate Hospitality
August 23, 2018 11:00 - 1 hourOn today's podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-host and beverage consultant Linda Salinas. Eric and Linda discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Cherry Pie Hospitality selling State Fare Kitchen and Bar, a CultureMap exclusive regarding the new Heights' restaurant Savoir, L'Olivier rebranding, when we can expect to see Jonathan's The Rub, and much more! In the Restaurants of the Week portion of the podcast Eric and Linda discuss St. Arnold Brewe...
Episode 62 - Kelly Barnhart of Vibrant
August 16, 2018 16:07 - 56 minutesOn today's podcast Eric is joined by special guest co-host, Fluff Bake Bar's own Rebecca Masson. Eric and Rebecca discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the backlash El Tiempo faced on social media following a pic, the newest food hall opening in Houston, the return of Mike Molina's bar One Armed Scissor, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week, Eric and Rebecca discuss International Smoke and Pizza Motus. In the Guest of the Week portion, brought to y...
Episode 61 - Dawn Burrell and Marcus Davis of Kulture
August 09, 2018 11:00 - 57 minutesOn today's issue of the podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-host Mary Clarkson of L'Olivier. Eric and Mary discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Tony Vallone's Ciao Bello closing it's doors, Snooze opening new locations, drama within Cherry Pie Hospitality, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week section Eric and Mary discuss The Classic and La Villa Saint Tropez. In the Guest of the Week portion, brought to you by 8th Wonder Brewery, Eric is joined...
Episode 60 - Gin Braverman, Matthew Healey, and Chris Frankel of El Segundo Swim Club
July 26, 2018 11:00 - 58 minutesOn today's edition of the podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-host Matt Harris. Eric and Matt discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Anthony Calleo's new project, Hubbell & Hudson Bistro going through a rebrand, St. Arnold's Brewery opening their new restaurant next to the brewery, and the sad news of LA Times food critic Jonathan Gold passing away. In the Restaurants of the Week portion of the podcast Eric and Matt discuss their visits to Indigo and Wa...
Episode 59 - Anthony Calleo
July 19, 2018 11:00 - 1 hourOn today's edition of the What's Eric Eating podcast, Eric is joined by Felice Sloan of Urban Swank to co-host the podcast. Eric and Felice go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including a preview of Houston Restaurants Week, Harry's Restaurant & Cafe closing for remodeling, Montrose's Camerata is expanding, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week section Eric and Felice discuss Padna's Cajun Eatery and Phat Eatery. In the Guest of the Week section, ...
Episode 58 - Mike Lim and Michael Ly of Tobiuo Sushi & Bar
July 12, 2018 11:00 - 56 minutesOn today's episode of the podcast Eric is joined by beverage consultant Linda Salinas. Eric and Linda discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Andrew Zimmern of the Travel channel filming at 6 Houston area restaurants for the 2nd season of his show The Zimmern List, the closing of The Queen Vic Pub and Kitchen, a new fast casual Italian concept heading to the Houston area, Eric Hastings joining Lasco Enterprises, and much more! In the Restaurants of...
Episode 57 - Dominick Lee and Ian Tucker of Poitín
June 28, 2018 11:00 - 1 hourOn today's edition of the What's Eric Eating podcast, Eric is joined by new co-host for the week Rebecca Masson of Fluff Bake Bar. Eric and Rebecca discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the owners of popular nightclubs Clé and Spire acquiring a space in River Oaks for a new restaurant called Bisou, Ayesha Curry and Michael Mina's restaurant International Smoke in Houston getting bad Yelp reviews before the restaurant even opens, bitter Rockets fans, Yelp...
Episode 56 - John and Veronica Avila of El Burro & The Bull
June 21, 2018 11:00 - 1 hourOn today's episode of What's Eric Eating, Eric is joined by restaurant consultant Nathan Ketcham for the final time before Nathan heads off to Seattle for a year. Normally the guys discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene but first Eric and Nathan react to the passing of Anthony Bourdain and his influence not only restaurants/food but on them personally. The guys also discuss Goodnight Hospitality's big new 3 concept project heading to the Montrose area, the opening ...
Episode 55 - Ryan Soroka of 8th Wonder Brewery
June 14, 2018 17:29 - 1 hourOn today's edition of What's Eric Eating, Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest Houston restaurant and bar news including New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees' sports bar Walk-On Bistreaux coming to Houston, Brooklyn Athletic Club closed for renovations, a new bar headed to Spring Branch, and much more! In the Restaurants of the Week section Eric and Matt discuss Nobu, East Hampton Sandwich Company, and UB Preserv. In the Guest of the Week section, brought to you...
Episode 54 - Kaiser Lashkari of Himalaya Restaurant
June 07, 2018 11:00 - 1 hourOn today's edition of What's Eric Eating, Eric is joined by Urban Swank's own Felice Sloan. Eric and Felice go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the passing of culinary legend Ella Brennan, Chris Shepherd's Southern Smoke lineup announcement, and Richard Knight leaving Harold in the Heights. In the Restaurants of the Week section Eric and Felice discuss Kulture and East Hampton Sandwich Company. In the Guest of the Week portion, brought to ...
Episode 53 - Darrin Straughan of James Coney Island
May 24, 2018 11:00 - 56 minutesOn today's edition of the podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-host, restaurant consultant Nathan Ketcham. The guys go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Jonathan Jones returns to Beavers, Fox Restaurants Concept is bringing their concept Flower Child to Uptown Park, and Bernie's Burger Bus getting in trouble with the Department of Labor. Then in the Restaurants of the Week portion the guys discuss Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken and Cantina...
Episode 52 - Ryan Pera of Agricole Hospitality
May 17, 2018 11:00 - 50 minutesToday on What's Eric Eating owner of L'Olivier and frequent co-host Mary Clarkson joins Eric to discuss some of the latest news in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Anthony Calleo's next move after leaving Cherry Pie Hospitality, Houston's first Whole Foods Market 365 coming to the Heights area, and possible restaurant options for a new area on Yale. In the Restaurants of the Week section Eric and Mary discuss UB Preserv, Poitin, and State of Grace. In the Guest of the Week seg...
Episode 51 - Grover Smith, Ryan Lachaine, and Tim Archuleta of Indie Chefs Week
May 10, 2018 11:00 - 1 hourOn today's podcast Eric is joined by new co-host Matt Harris to go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Matt discuss what restaurants opening between now and Labor Day they're most excited about, the ambitions of Musaafer coming to Houston this fall, and the latest regarding Finn Hall. In the Restaurants of the Week section Eric and Matt discuss Tuk Tuk Crab, Aqua S, and the WAGYUMAFIA pop up at Blacksmith. In the Guest of the Week portion of ...
Episode 50 - Monica Richards of Picos
May 03, 2018 11:00 - 1 hourOn today's podcast Eric is joined by a new co-host, beverage consultant Linda Salinas. Eric and Linda discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the charges against Paul Qui being dropped, the latest on Bravery Chef Hall, and more. In the Restaurants of the Week portion restaurants that serve breakfast are featured. In the Guest of the Week segment, brought to you by 8th Wonder Brewery, Eric speaks with chief marketing officer/beverage director Monic...
Episode 49 - Brandi Key of Lasco Enterprises
April 26, 2018 11:00 - 1 hourOn today's episode, host Eric Sandler is joined by restaurant consultant and frequent co-host Nathan Ketcham to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Amaya Coffee joining the lineup of restaurants opening in Finn Hall, chef de cuisine Gabriel Medina leaving Aqui, a new food truck that's doing things a bit differently, MidiCi closing a location, and GQ released it's list of the best new restaurants in America which includes 2 Houston restaurants. ...
Episode 48 - Ben and Daniel Berg of Carmelo's and B&B Butchers
April 19, 2018 11:00 - 59 minutesOn today's episode of What's Eric Eating CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler is joined by frequent co-host Mary Clarkson the owner of L'Olivier. Eric and Mary discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including, 3 new concepts opening in Houston, Food & Wine's restaurants of the year list, the I'll Have What She's Having Gala, and more! No restaurants are featured in this week's restaurants of the week portion (blame it on the cold/flu) so instead Eric asks......
Episode 47 - Lauren Bailey and Brent Karlicek of Postino
April 12, 2018 11:00 - 1 hourToday CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler is joined by Felice Sloan and Shanna Jones of the lifestyle blog Urban Swank Eric, Felice, and Shanna discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including reactions to the latest CultureMap Tastemaker Awards and much more! In the Restaurants of the Week portion Postino and Fresco Cafe Italiano are featured. In the Guest of the Week section, brought to you by 8th Wonder Brewery, Eric Sandler is joined by Lauren Bailey ...
Episode 46 - Alba Huerta of Julep
April 05, 2018 11:00 - 1 hourToday host Eric Sandler is joined by restaurant consultant and frequent co-host Nathan Ketcham to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Before the guys get into the news though they discuss the topic that affects most restaurants no matter the size... tips. What's appropriate for a dine-in, or a fast casual concept? Find out what Eric and Nathan think regarding the topic. This week, Rodeo Goat is featured in the Restaurant of the Week section. The in the...
Episode 45 - Jonathan Levine of Jonathan's The Rub
March 29, 2018 11:00 - 1 hourThis week on What's Eric Eating, host Eric Sandler is joined by restaurant consultant and frequent co-host Nathan Kethcam. The guys discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the surprising news of Lee Ellis leaving Cherry Pie Hospitality, Pizaro's Pizza moving to the Memorial area, Denver steakhouse Guard and Grace opening a 2nd location in Houston, and much more! In the Restaurant's of the Week section Feges BBQ and a couple of restaurants from Seat...
Episode 44 - Austin Chef Adam Brick and James Brown of Barton Springs Mill
March 22, 2018 11:00 - 54 minutesOn today's episode of What's Eric Eating CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler is joined by Tyler Horne of Urban Harvest. Eric and Tyler go through some of the latest news from Houston's restaurant and bar scene including the 4 big names headed to downtown's newest food fall Finn Hall, the disappointment Houston chef's shared with the James Beard Foundation's announcement of finalists, the changes coming for Honeymoon Cafe & Bar, the crawfish app, and much more! In the Restaurants of the Week ...
Episode 43 - Bobby Heugel of Anvil Bar and Refuge
March 15, 2018 11:00 - 58 minutesOn today's edition of What's Eric Eating CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler is joined by L'Olivier owner Mary Clarkson. Mary and Eric discuss some of the latest restaurant and bar news from Houston including a new version of Reef, the Heights Waterworks projects, Kukuri closing, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week Eric and Mary discuss Fig & Olive and Cadillac BBQ. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Anvil Bar and Refuge owner Bobby Heugel. Eric and Bobby discuss in de...
Episode 42 - Patrick and Erin Smith Feges of Feges BBQ
March 08, 2018 12:00 - 59 minutesOn today's edition of What's Eric Eating, CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler is joined by frequent co-host Felice Sloan of the popular Houston lifestyle blog Urban Swank to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene. In today's news section Felice and Eric react to the news that former Clark Cooper Concepts chef Brandi Key has taken on a new role with Lasco Enterprises. Plus Felice and Eric discuss executive chef Richard Knight joining Harold in the Heights, Roman...
Episode 41 - Scott Snodgrass and Clayton Garrett of Loam Agronomics
March 01, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourThis week on What's Eric Eating CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler is joined by frequent co-host and restaurant consultant Nathan Ketcham. The guys go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including an update on the farmers market on Airline development, Fig & Olive opening in the Galleria, and the guys discuss David Chang's Netflix show Ugly Delicious and it's Houston centered episode. Then the guys discuss their visits to this week's Restaurants of the ...
Episode 40 - David Keck and Felipe Riccio of Goodnight Charlie's
February 22, 2018 12:00 - 51 minutesThis week on What's Eric Eating, CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler is joined by L'Olivier owner Mary Clarkson. Eric and Mary go through some of the latest news emerging from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the announcement of several local chefs and restaurants being named semifinalists for certain 2018 James Beard Awards, Texas Monthly's 2018 best new restaurants list, Shake Shack opening a 3rd location, Rodeo Houston's best bites competition, and more! Then Eric and Mary d...
Episode 39 - Leslie Nguyen and John Reed of Bosscat Kitchen & Libations
February 15, 2018 12:00 - 55 minutesThis week on What's Eric Eating it's a first as Eric hosting riding solo this week. Eric goes through the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Then in this week's Restaurants of the Week section Eric shines a spotlight on Night Heron and Coral Sword. In the Guest of the Week portion of the podcast business partners Leslie Nguyen and John Reed of Bosscat Kitchen & Libations stop by. Eric, Leslie, and John discuss what brought them to Houston from California, the process of...
Episode 38 - Mike Raymond of Reserve 101
February 08, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourThis week on the podcast host Eric Sandler is joined by frequent co-host Nathan Ketcham. The guys go through some of the latest news in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Coral Sword opening, Leeland House opening in EaDo, and much more! In the Restaurants of the Week section Eric and Nathan discuss Willie G's and Golden Bagels and Coffee. For the Guest of Week segment this week, Eric is joined by Mike Raymond of Reserve 101. Eric and Mike discuss Reserve 101 celebrating 10 yea...
Episode 37 - Benjy Levit and Dylan Murray of Benjy's, Local Foods, and The Classic
February 01, 2018 12:00 - 51 minutesOn this week's edition of What's Eric Eating CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler is joined by frequent co-host Mary Clarkson of L'Olivier. Eric and Mary discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Common Bond expanding, Felix Flores' new project, the latest with the Caswell's departure from Oxbow 7, Papa Charlie's BBQ finding a new home, and much more! In the Restaurants of the Week segment, Eric and Mary take a look at Holman Draft Hall and Snooze. ...
Episode 36 - Arash Kharat of Beaver's
January 25, 2018 12:00 - 50 minutesThis week on What's Eric Eating host Eric Sandler is joined by guest co-host Felice Sloan of Urban Swank. Eric and Felice go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including shocking news regarding Oxbow 7 and Bryan and Jennifer Caswell's place within the restaurant, Fluff Bake Bar's recent renovations, the Italian American Grocery store opening in the Heights, and Landry's opening a new restaurants. In the Restaurants of the Week section Goodnight Charlie'...
Episode 35 - Jeff Mastro of Steak 48
January 11, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourEric Sandler is back from a brief holiday break and he's starting 2018 in a big way. Eric is joined by frequent co-host, restaurant consultant, Nathan Ketcham. The guys go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Mastro's Steakhouse is featured in this week's Restaurants of the Week section. Then in the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by the co-owner of Steak 48 Jeff Mastro.