Episode 163 - Jacob Ibarra of Tenfold Coffee
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 P...
1hr 8m Sep 24, 2020
1hr 8m
Episode 162 - Rafael Nasr of Craft Pita
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the passing of Tony Vallone, Burger Joint expanding with a new location, and Katz's getting ready to open. In the Restaurants of the Week Killen's and a pastry pop up from chef Christina Au are featured. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by...
1hr 3m Sep 17, 2020
1hr 3m
Episode 161 - Kevin Floyd of Shoot the Moon
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Luby's/Fuddruckers properties going up for sale as part of a liquidation plan, Giant Leap Coffee opening up a new location, and a new wine bar heading to the museum district. In the Restaurants of the Week Section Brennan's of Hou...
1hr 1m Sep 10, 2020
1hr 1m
Episode 160 - Jonny Rhodes of Indigo and Broham Fine Soul Food
Today's podcast Eric's joined by frequent cohosts Felice Sloan and Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including local burger favorite Burger-chan shuttering it's Greenway plaza location for now and whether a influencer went too far in a private message with one of the top tier restaurateurs in Houston. In the Restaurants of the Week section ...
1hr 3m Sep 03, 2020
1hr 3m
Episode 159 - George Joseph and Jason Gould of Common Bond
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Becky Masson of Fluff Bake Bar to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including what's happening with Becky's place, the James Beard Awards not naming 2020 winners, the owners of The Burger Joint getting ready to open The Taco Stand in the Heights, and more. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Killen's is featured. In the...
1hr 4m Aug 27, 2020
1hr 4m
Episode 158 - Tasos Katsaounis, Chico Ramirez, & Scott Simonson of White Elm Cafe Bakery
Today on the podcast 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 Culinary Khancepts acquires 2 Liberty Kitchen locations, new seafood restaurant Acadian Coast debuting this fall, and Ryan Lachaine's new ghost kitchen. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Stre...
1hr 7m Aug 20, 2020
1hr 7m
Episode 157 - Anita Jaisinghani of Pondicheri
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the 2020 Tastemaker Award winners, the guys at B.O.M (Barrel of Monkey's) Hospitality leasing a new space, and Kenny & Ziggy's officially moving locations. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Linda and Eric discuss where they've been going during Houston Res...
51m Aug 13, 2020
51m
Episode 156 - Ziggy Gruber of Kenny & Ziggy's
Today on the podcast Eric is joined frequent co-host by Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the latest restaurants closing due to Covid-19, the changes happening with Clark Cooper Concepts... concepts, and the new delivery app hitting the Houston area. In the Restaurants of the Week section 1751 Sea and Bar is featured. In the Gue...
1hr Aug 06, 2020
1hr
Episode 155 - Mary Clarkson of Avondale Food & Wine
Today on the podcast there's no guest of the week section so it's just Eric and Mary Clarkson of Avondale Food & Wine discussing the latest news from the Houston scene including the newest nightclub opening in Houston that comes with a retractable roof, Prestige Oyster bringing a new oyster restaurant to the gulf coast, a 2nd location for BlendIn Coffee Club on the way, Dawn Burrell leaving Kul...
31m Jul 30, 2020
31m
Episode 154 - Alex Brennan-Martin and Marcus Gausepohl of Brennan's of Houston
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by first time podcast co-host Lennie Ambrose of Saint Arnold Brewing Company to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Lennie's own establishment being blindsided by a TABC ruling forcing them to close, the reveal of the list of restaurants participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks, the newest concept hitting the H...
1hr 15m Jul 23, 2020
1hr 15m
Episode 153 - Itai Ben Eli and Shachar (Sash) Kurgan of Doris Metropolitan
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including some new restaurant openings, the closure of a Midtown favorite supermarket, and we learn what it's like working during this Covid-19 time with Michael. In the Restaurants of the Week Eric learns about some of the places Michael has recently visited. In ...
51m Jul 16, 2020
51m
Episode 152 - Christine Ha of The Blind Goat and Xin Chao
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene... however it's been a bit slow on the news front so it's more a discussion about Texas bars and how critical a moment they're in currently due to being closed yet again with Covid-19 being on the rise in the state, whether they feel comfortable dining inside or on patio...
1hr 1m Jul 09, 2020
1hr 1m
Episode 151 - Mallory Buford and Sharon Haynes of Fajitas A Go Go
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Felice Sloan of SwankyMaven.com to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Governor Greg Abbott closing bars/halting the reopening process, bars/restaurants now being allowed to sell pre-mixed cocktails to go, and Common Bond Bakery's expansion. In the Restaurants of the Week section Chick Houz and Proper Rose Ga...
54m Jul 02, 2020
54m
Episode 150 - Aaron Bludorn of Bludorn
It's the 150th edition of the podcast! To all the listeners who download and listen each and every week, thank you. We appreciate you taking time out of your week to listen. Thank you to all the co-hosts (Felice Sloan, Matt Harris, Rebecca Masson, Linda Salinas, and Mary Clarkson), the guests, and so many more who've been part of this journey. Now today on the podcast Eric is joined by Matt H...
1hr 1m Jun 25, 2020
1hr 1m
Episode 149 - Ronnie Killen of Killen's Restaurants
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food and Wine owner Mary Clarkson to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including the latest restaurants temporarily closing due to employees testing positive for Covid-19, the latest restaurants that have permanently closed due to Covid-19, and an update on Houston Restaurant Weeks. In the Restaurants of th...
1hr 6m Jun 18, 2020
1hr 6m
Episode 148 - Felipe Riccio and June Rodil of Goodnight Hospitality
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by beverage consultant Linda Salinas to discuss some of the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and food scene including 2 restaurants having to close temporarily following employees testing positive for Covid-19, one of the owners of Cuchara getting in some hot water after recent comments, and Mongoose vs Cobra being sold and re-branded. In the Resta...
1hr 6m Jun 11, 2020
1hr 6m
Episode 147 - Remembering Cleverley, Coronavirus Closures, and More
Today on the podcast Eric's joined by Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and food scene including the passing of Cleverley Stone, the latest restaurant closures due to Covid-19, and more. In the Restaurants of the Week section Eric and Matt highlight Black-owned restaurants and their recent visit to Musaafer.
47m Jun 04, 2020
47m
Episode 146 - Vanarin Kuch of Koffeteria
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food and Wine owner Mary Clarkson to discuss some of the latest news happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including phase 2 of the reopening of restaurants/bars beginning in Houston and the return of Bar Victor. In the Restaurants of the Week section 6s & 7s is featured. In the Guest of the Week portion, Eric is joined by Vanarin K...
59m May 28, 2020
59m
Episode 145 - John Holler of Holler Brewing Company
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Felice Sloan of Swanky Maven to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Acme Oyster House coming to Houston, the latest group of spots to shutter, Treebeards new project, and Weights + Measures getting a refresh. In the Restaurants of the Week section Eric and Felice speak about the latest places they've been to ...
1hr 10m May 21, 2020
1hr 10m
Episode 144 - Levi Goode of Goode Company Restaurants
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Fluff Bake Bar owner Rebecca Masson to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the recent announcement of James Beard finalists which includes some familiar faces from the Houston area, Chris Shepherd bringing back One-Fifth Mediterranean, and the launch of the Foxtail Supper Club. In the Restaurants of the Week ...
50m May 14, 2020
50m
Episode 143 - Philipp Sitter of King's Group
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent cohost Linda Salinas to discuss some of the latest news in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the restaurants that have reopened for dine-in service in the Houston, the measures being taken for safety, and alcohol to go! In the Restaurants of the Week portion Eric and Linda discuss the latest restaurants they've been ordering from and ...
59m May 07, 2020
59m
Episode 142 - Sasha Grumman of Rosalie Italian Soul
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-host Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and food scene including the controversial decision by Federal American Grill to reopen, the phased plan for reopening restaurants in Texas, what it would take to feel comfortable dining at a restaurant, new restaurants opening up, and more. In the Restaurants o...
58m Apr 30, 2020
58m
Episode 141 - Austin Simmons of Tris
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson to discuss some the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the paycheck protection plan that was supposed to help out many local restaurants in need but in actuality really didn't, the latest restaurants reopening for takeout service during the crisis, and Travis McShane's new restaura...
56m Apr 23, 2020
56m
Episode 140 - Sean Beck of H-Town Restaurant Group
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss the latest in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including how the bar community is responding/banding together during the health crisis, local chefs offering online classes, and Kroger partnering with 2 local restaurants to provide takeout. In the Restaurants of the Week section Eric and Linda discuss all the places they're orde...
49m Apr 16, 2020
49m
Episode 139 - Russell Roegels of Roegels Barbecue
Today on the podcast the Eric is joined by returning co-host Felice Sloan of SwankyMaven.com to discuss the latest in the Houston restaurant/bar scene including more restaurants offering groceries in the midst of the crisis, Jonny Rhodes of Indigo opening a grocery store of his own, the Turkey Leg Hut expanding it's space, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week section Truth BBQ, Craft Pita, ...
59m Apr 09, 2020
59m
Episode 138 - Antonio Gianola of Houston Wine Merchant
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by returning co-host Rebecca Masson of Fluff Bake Bar to discuss the latest news in the Houston restaurant/bar scene. Eric speaks with Rebecca about reopening Fluff Bake Bar in the middle of the Covid-19 health crisis, the problems with Yelp during this unprecedented time, and the programs available to unemployed restaurant/bar employees. Then in a bonus piec...
57m Apr 02, 2020
57m
Episode 137 - Justin Turner of Bernie's Burger Bus
Today on the first ever remote recorded podcast Eric is joined by Matt Harris as the guys try to process the latest news regarding the coronavirus outbreak and it's effects on the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The guys discuss how people can help local restaurants, Matt's social media post that blew up, what restaurants are doing while being forced to close, and much more. In the Restaurant...
50m Mar 26, 2020
50m
Episode 136 - Shannen Tune of Craft Burger
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson of Avondale Food and Wine and Ryan Lachaine of Riel Restaurant to discuss the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Plus the major concerns for restaurants, what can be done, options for consumers, and more during this unprecedented time. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Porta'Vino is featured. I...
56m Mar 19, 2020
56m
Episode 135 - Tim Love of Woodshed Smokehouse
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the surprising/abrupt departure of David Keck from Goodnight Hospitality, Finn Hall getting a reboot, and Linda's involvement with a the new restaurant concept from Christine Ha. In the Restaurants of the Week section, the Crawfish Shack in Crosby is featur...
51m Mar 12, 2020
51m
Episode 134 - Youssef Nafaa of Bella Restaurants Group
Today 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 Houston area leading the way for Texas in James Beard Award Semifinalist nominations, the team behind Nancy's Hustle developing a new concept, and Gauchos do Sul opening a new location. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Belly of the Beast, Taqo Mexic...
1hr 5m Mar 05, 2020
1hr 5m
Episode 133 - Ope Amosu of ChòpnBlọk
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine's own Mary Clarkson to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and food scene. Eric and Mary speak about Chris Shepherd's latest iteration for One Fifth... One Fifth Lighting Round, Burger Joint getting another location, and Pi Pizza closing. In the Restaurants of the Week segment Penny Quarter is featured along wit...
1hr 2m Feb 27, 2020
1hr 2m
Episode 132 - Leonora Varvoutis and Hector Suarez of Coltivare
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-host Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Feges BBQ opening a 2nd location in Houston, Home Slice Pizza locking in their first location in Houston, the 3 Houston restaurants that made Texas Monthly's best new restaurants list, and a dining club hitting Houston. In the Restaurants of ...
55m Feb 20, 2020
55m
Episode 131 - Salinas, Salinas, Salinas
Today on the podcast Eric is only joined by frequent co-host and beverage consultant Linda Salinas for the duration of this episode. So no guest this week but that's ok because there's plenty of news happening in the Houston restaurant and bar scene for Eric and Linda to discuss including; Ronnie Killen heading once again to the Woodlands to open the 2nd location of Killen's Barbecue, the surpr...
33m Feb 13, 2020
33m
Episode 130 - Brock Wagner of Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by SwankyMaven.com's own Felice Sloan to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the announcement that Rise n°2 would be closing, the shade that felt thrown in that Rise announcement, the new upscale casual restaurant coming to Houston - Joey, and the massive new H-E-B opening in Meyerland. In the Restaurants of the...
1hr Feb 06, 2020
1hr
Episode 129 - Stephen Conklin and Valerio Lombardozzi of La Table
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-host Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Buff Burger's surprising announcement of the closure of 2 of their locations, Bagel Bob opening a new concept, and popular downtown restaurant destination Treebeards opening a 6th location but in Memorial. In the Restaurants of the Week porti...
1hr 1m Jan 30, 2020
1hr 1m
Episode 128 - Ecky and Niken Prabanto of Greenway Coffee
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss some of the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the problem restaurants are facing with a rash of break ins in recent months, Lacy Williams and Anthony Calleo coming together to create a new bar called 6s & 7s, and Daut Elshani working on a new food hall concept for the old Conservatory space. In the...
1hr 6m Jan 23, 2020
1hr 6m
Episode 127 - Ben McPherson of BOH Pasta
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Rebecca Masson of Fluff Bake Bar to not only co-host but to drop some big news in regards to her business plus Eric and Rebecca some of the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Chef Aaron Bludorn claiming the former Pass & Provisions space and Lonnie Schiller working with his son-in-law to open a new patio bar called Patterso...
52m Jan 16, 2020
52m
Episode 126 - Patsy Vivares of Sticky's Chicken
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-host Felice Sloan of SwankyMaven.com to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the surprising closing of Beavers, another surprising closing with Yauatcha, and Conservatory/Prohibition moving to new locations. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Tejas Burger Joint and Lost & Found are featured. ...
51m Jan 09, 2020
51m
Episode 125 - 2019 Year in Review
Today 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!
58m Dec 26, 2019
58m
Episode 124 - Michael Sambrooks and Steve Breaker of Sambrooks Hospitality
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by two cohosts this week as Matt Harris and Rebecca Masson both join the show to go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole's new restaurant coming to The Heights, the closing of International Smoke, a new modern Israeli restaurant coming next summer, and Bravery Chef Hall losing Richar...
1hr 10m Dec 19, 2019
1hr 10m
Episode 123 - Aaron Lyons of Dish Society
On today's podcast Eric is joined by Felice Sloan of SwankyMaven.com to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the sudden closure of Bryan Caswell's restaurant Reef, the best cafeteria in America being in Houston, and another sudden closure to add to the list of recent closings. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Candente and Rosalie Italian Soul...
1hr 15m Dec 05, 2019
1hr 15m
Episode 122 - Lindsay Rae Burleson of Two Headed Dog and Michael Neff of The Cottonmouth Club
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-host Linda Salinas to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including In-N-Out Burger finally arriving to Houston, Ryan Hildebrand resigns from FM Kitchen & Bar, Lotti Dotti announces that it's closing, and Clark Cooper Concepts opening a new healthy restaurant. In the Restaurants of the Week Eric speaks with...
1hr 3m Nov 27, 2019
1hr 3m
Episode 121 - Rassul Zarinfar and Arash Kharat of Buffalo Bayou Brewing
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-host Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Dish Society opening a 3rd location, Goode Company Seafood finding a new location, Texadelphia adding some new spots in Houston, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week portion, One Dim Sum, Guard and Grace, and the Houston Austin BBQ Throwd...
1hr 2m Nov 21, 2019
1hr 2m
Episode 120 - Jason Andaya and Man Nguyen of Hando
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Fluff Bake Bar owner Rebecca Masson to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Black Labrador Pub closing after more than 30 years, New York Deli & Coffee Shop and the accompanied bagel shop announce a massive 2nd location, and Masraff's relocation issues. In the Restaurants of the Week segment Politan Row is fea...
59m Nov 14, 2019
59m
Episode 119 - Leonard Botello IV of Truth BBQ
Today 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...
1hr 4m Nov 07, 2019
1hr 4m
Episode 118 - Andrew Alvis, Addison Alvis, and Martin Weaver of Grinders Coffee Bar
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by returning co-host Linda Salinas to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Linda discuss Bryan Caswell's restaurant El Real sudden closure, Decatur Bar & Pop-Up Factory shuttering, the Bread Man Tasos Katsaounis getting into the restaurant business, and a discussion of the Chronicle's top restaurants. In the Rest...
56m Oct 31, 2019
56m
Episode 117 - Thomas Nguyen and Ryan Stewart of Peli Peli Kitchen
Today 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 an Austin based Sushi Restaurant heading to Houston, the luxurious food, drink, & bowling concept Pinstripes opening soon, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week portion The Annie Cafe is featured. In the Guest of the Week segment Eric...
51m Oct 24, 2019
51m
Episode 116 - Sam Governale, Ben Berg, and Robert Del Grande of The Annie Cafe
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Rebecca Masson of Fluff Bake Bar to go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Houston's suddenly closing it's Westheimer location, RIce Village's new food hall Politan Row announcing some of the concepts that will be part of the hall, new Thai concept Kin Dee coming to the Heights, and Anthony Calleo is cooking ...
1hr 11m Oct 17, 2019
1hr 11m
Episode 115 - Jason Egan and Jack Mason of Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Matt Harris to go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including 2 local restaurants getting added to GQ's New Classics list, Austin based Home Slice Pizza opening a location in Houston, and Finn Hall losing one of it's tenets. In the Restaurants of the Week, Toukei Izakaya and the fifth annual Southern Smoke event are ...
1hr 1m Oct 10, 2019
1hr 1m
Episode 114 - Laurie Harvey and Kris Sowell of Ladies of Libation
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Felice Sloan of Swanky Maven to discuss some of the latest Houston bar and restaurant news including El Topo Food truck opening a Brick-and-Mortar, Hugo Ortega and Tracy Vaught's revealing a new concept, Kevin Floyd moving from being the guy behind the guy to being the guy, and Tilman Fertitta's acquisition of a steakhouse chain. In the Restaurants of the ...
1hr 7m Oct 03, 2019
1hr 7m