Bonus Episode - Breaking Down the Texas Monthly Top 50 with Michael Fulmer and Patrick Feges
It's a special bonus episode of the podcast this week! Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer and Patrick Feges to discuss Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ joints. The guys discuss the top 10, the biggest surprises from the list, why so many newcomers are in the top 10 this year, whether any spots where snubbed from the list, Patrick's reaction to Feges BBQ being on the list, Houston area joints that made ...
35m Oct 19, 2021
35m
Episode 212 - Win Campbell and Molly Voorhees of Becks Prime
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 beloved bar Pastry War closing up shop, Night Moves Hospitality parts ways with Lyle Bento while also announcing an expansion in the Spring Branch area, and new Mexican restaurant Maize set to make it's debut soon. In the Restaurants of the Week Winnie's is...
1hr 4m Oct 14, 2021
1hr 4m
Episode 211 - Steve Marques and Kim Kaase of Craft Creamery
Today on the podcast the Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson. Eric and Mary discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Post Houston revealing concepts/opening date, Houston having a new entry into the master sommelier club, and new Italian restaurant Lulu's is now open. In the Restaurants of the Week Casa Nomad is featured. In the Guest of...
54m Oct 07, 2021
54m
Episode 210 - Meredith Davis and Adam Garcia of PX Project
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by the Swanky Maven herself Felice Sloan to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Top Chef beginning to shoot season 19 in Houston, Becks Prime in The Heights closing, and Mico's Hot Chicken getting some online hate for a secret menu item. In the Restaurants of the Week JOEY Uptown, Mozambik, and Ember & Greens ar...
50m Sep 30, 2021
50m
Episode 209 - Travis Lenig of Field & Tides
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by a new cohost! Isabel Protomartir, host of ATE, makes her podcast cohosting debut! Eric and Isabel discuss some of the latest happening in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Eric's 40 restaurant fall preview, Casa Nomad opening, Bon Appetit recognizing Lucille's, and Isabel's Have a Nice Day Pop Up happening this weekend! In the Restaurants of t...
59m Sep 23, 2021
59m
Episode 208 - Benjy Mason and Graham Laborde of Winnie's
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Golden Bagels & Coffee closing, the folks behind Dish Society bringing a new concept to CityCentre, and 2 chefs suddenly departing their restaurants. In the Restaurants of the Week section Concura is featured. In the Guest of the Week por...
56m Sep 16, 2021
56m
Episode 207 - Justin Ware and Patrick Abalos of Night Shift
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 Chris Shepherd dropping some big news about a couple of his concepts, a new ambitious restaurant Baso coming to The Heights, and Night Moves Hospitality getting ready for their 3rd concept. In the Restaurants of the Week Union Kitchen is featured along wit...
1hr 8m Sep 09, 2021
1hr 8m
Episode 206 - Daniel Vaughn of Texas Monthly
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and food scene including Bosscat Kitchen's sister concept Ten Sushi + Cocktail Bar is coming to Houston, Peli Peli ending it's run now becoming Mozambik, and Daddy's Chicken Shack opening it's flagship in The Heights. In the Restaurants of the Week section Urbe and Ixim are featured. In...
57m Sep 02, 2021
57m
Episode 205 - Still Salinas After All These Years
No guest again so this week it's just Eric and Linda Salinas going through the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Hotel Granduca switching up their fine dining restaurant and The Loop Handcrafted Churros opening this weekend in the Hanover Rice Village. In the Restaurants of the Week section ReikiNa and Night Shift are featured.
28m Aug 26, 2021
28m
Episode 204 - Daddy's Home
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss some of the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Tatemó finding a home near Karbach Brewery, The Palm moving downtown, a new mini putt golf course coming to Sawyer Yards, and the team behind Hungry's unveiling a new concept called Heartbeet. In the Restaurants of the Week section Georgia James Tave...
32m Aug 19, 2021
32m
Episode 203 - Ryan Hildebrand and Efrain Villareal of Palace Social
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson to discuss some of the latest happenings in the Houston bar and restaurant scene including Sambrooks Management opening a new concept called Andiron, two new nightclubs hitting Washington Avenue, Railway Heights Market opening, and more. In the Restaurants of the Week section Studewood Grill and Theodore Rex are fea...
56m Aug 12, 2021
56m
Episode 202 - Time to Pay the Fe
No guest on today's podcast so it's another full Eric and Felice Sloan episode. Listen as Eric and Felice go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the results of the 2021 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards, Goode Company leasing a space in The Heights, Bun B debuting a new burger pop up, and Pho Binh opening a location in Finn Hall. In the Restaurants of ...
40m Jul 29, 2021
40m
Episode 201 - Aaron Bludorn of Bludorn
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 Post Houston revealing 11 new vendors, a new Italian concept hitting Houston from Jessica Biondi, and a trio of chefs uniting for a midtown patio bar. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Gratify and Night Shift are featured. In...
1hr 1m Jul 22, 2021
1hr 1m
Episode 200 - Top Chef S18 Finalist Dawn Burrell of Late August
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including 2 big restaurant closings, Luby's not going away after all, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week portion Feges BBQ is featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Top Chef Season 18 finalist Dawn Burrell of Late August. Eric speaks with D...
47m Jul 15, 2021
47m
Episode 199 - Grover Smith, Brett Cooper, & Tim Ma of Commune
Today's podcast is a little different compared to other episodes. No news or restaurants of the week this time as this episode is dedicated to Commune, the large ambitious food event happening in Houston at the Heights House Hotel from August 21st through September 5th. Eric is joined by the minds behind the event; Grover Smith, Brett Cooper, and Tim Ma. Eric speaks with the guys about what exa...
43m Jul 08, 2021
43m
Episode 198 - Michelle Wallace and Greg Gatlin of Gatlin's BBQ
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest happenings in the Houston food scene including Bojangles heading to Houston next year, plans for Grease Monkey, and a Chicago based Italian restaurant opening in the Texas tower. In the Restaurants of the Week section Agnes Café & Provisions and NoPo Café, Market & Bar are featured. In the Guest of the Week portion...
49m Jun 24, 2021
49m
Episode 197 - Erin Smith of Feges BBQ
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent guest host Linda Salinas to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Culturemap's Tastemaker Awards returning for an in-person event, the Commune food festival coming to Houston in the fall, and il Bracco, a popular Dallas restaurant coming to Houston in 2022. In the Restaurants of the Week portion of the sho...
1hr 6m Jun 17, 2021
1hr 6m
Episode 196 - Lance Fegen of Fegen's
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Atlas Restaurant Group bringing a new Italian concept to Montrose, Tilman Fertitta's new Mastro's restaurant opening in The Woodlands, and multiple new restaurants opening. In the Restaurants of the Week section Le Jardinier is featur...
1hr Jun 10, 2021
1hr
Episode 195 - Donnette Hansen of Rainbow Lodge
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by a loopy Michael Fulmer to discuss some of the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Chris Shepherd's new burger joint, a new upscale burger spot coming to Houston, and the return of Houston Restaurants Weeks. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Gatsby's Prime Steakhouse and Mastrantos are featured. In the Guest of the Week ...
59m Jun 03, 2021
59m
Episode 194 - Diane and Willet Feng of burger-chan
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss some the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Romano's Pizza reopening, Veronica and John Avila bringing a classic soda fountain to the Old Sixth Ward, and California based Dave's Hot Chicken coming to Houston with big plans. In the Restaurants of the Week section, Da Gama Canteen is featured. In the Gues...
1hr May 27, 2021
1hr
Episode 193 - It's All About Fe
No guest on the show this week so instead it's all about Fe! The Swanky Maven herself Felice Sloan joins Eric this week to discuss the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including chef Richard Sandoval bringing Toro Toro to Houston as it replaces Quattro in the Four Seasons, The Roastery closing all 4 of it's locations, the new concepts coming to The Cannon, and Yia Yia Mary'...
43m May 20, 2021
43m
Episode 192 - Jason Cho of Dak & Bop and Tom N Toms Galleria
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 Guy Fieri's recent appearance in the H, alcohol to go becoming permanent in Texas, and the recent launch of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. In the Restaurants of the Week section Tonight & Tomorrow and Space Cowboy are featured. In the Restaurants of the Week port...
58m May 06, 2021
58m
Episode 191 - Alba Huerta of Julep
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 newest bars/clubs opening soon, BCK becoming something new, and Matt Staph joining Brennan's of Houston. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Zaab Der and Trinity Street Food are featured. In the Guest of the Week section, Eric is joined by Alba Huert...
59m Apr 29, 2021
59m
Episode 190 - Jonathan Benno of Cafe Leonelli
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine's own Mary Clarkson to discuss some of the latest happenings in the News of the Week section. In the Restaurants of the Week portion March is featured. Then in the Guest of the Week section, Eric is joined by Jonathan Benno of Cafe Leonelli. Eric speaks with Jonathan about how Jonathan became interested in cooking, where his career h...
53m Apr 22, 2021
53m
Episode 189 - Otto Sanchez and Matthieu Cabon of Magnol French Baking
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Felice Sloan to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston bar and restaurant scene including Blood Bros. BBQ operators Quy Hoang, Robin and Terry Wong teaming up with pastry chef Alyssa Dole to launch Luloo's Pantry, Brandi Key joining Five 12 Restaurant Concepts, and Acme Oyster Co. opening in Houston. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Thirteen by...
1hr 9m Apr 15, 2021
1hr 9m
Episode 188 - Greg Perez and Lyle Bento of Night Moves Hospitality
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss this week's latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Ritual transforming into a new concept, Fusion Eats opening a 3rd location, and Layne's Chicken Fingers is coming to the Houston area. In the Restaurants of the Week section King Ranch Texas Kitchen and a new pop up in the area. In the Guest of the W...
1hr 2m Apr 08, 2021
1hr 2m
Episode 187 - Warren Luckett of Black Restaurant Week
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss the latest batch of new restaurants announced that are on the way to the Houston area and in one case the Las Vegas area... and let's say it's a lot of new restaurants on the way. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Tiny Champions is featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Warren Luckett of Black Restauran...
1hr 1m Apr 01, 2021
1hr 1m
Episode 186 - Linda Nguyen of Roostar Vietnamese Grill
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by the Swanky Maven herself Felice Sloan of Swanky Beauty Bar to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including famed Burt's Meat Market closing, Omar Pereney's new culinary consulting company, and Vanessa Lomeli bringing some El Paso to The Heights with her new restaurant The 915. In the Restaurants of the Week section Ki...
56m Mar 25, 2021
56m
Episode 185 - Michael Neff of The Cottonmouth Club
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston food scene including Crawfish & Noodles opening a 2nd location, Lance Fegen's return, and the closing of Original O.K.R.A. Charity Saloon. In the Restaurants of the Week section Kanau Sushi is featured. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Michael Neff of The Cottonmouth Club. Eric...
1hr 3m Mar 18, 2021
1hr 3m
Episode 184 - Adan Medrano of Truly Texas Mexican, The Movie
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 feature...
53m Mar 12, 2021
53m
Episode 183 - Scott Hudler of Torchy's Tacos
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including 8 Houston restaurants being featured in Texas Monthly's best new restaurants list, the closure of Down House, and Berg Hospitality's latest endeavors. In the Restaurants of the Week portion The Taco Stand and Bludorn are featured. In the Guest of the Wee...
56m Mar 04, 2021
56m
Episode 182 - Something About Mary
The podcast is back after a winter storm breaks and well there's something about Mary going on in this latest episode as Mary Clarkson of Avondale Food & Wine joins the show. Eric and Mary discuss the latest news including the devastating impact that the winter storm had on restaurants/bars in an already tough time as operators try to manage during the pandemic. Plus Eric and Mary discuss Blue ...
30m Feb 25, 2021
30m
Episode 181 - Antonio Rios and Diego Chiarello of La Sicilia Italian Bakery & Cafe
Today on the podcast Eric is riding solo for the first half! Eric jumps into the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Chris Williams announcement of the formation of the Lucille's Hospitality Group, Justin Yu announcing that Theodore Rex will be closed until May, and the shutdown timeline for Luby's has been revealed. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Toukei Iz...
57m Feb 11, 2021
57m
Episode 180 - Kathryn Lott of the Southern Smoke Foundation
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss some the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Cherry Block Craft Butcher + Kitchen opening 2 locations in lieu of their original location which is closing, the Taco Stand opening up in The Heights, and the opening of Cidercade in the east end of Houston. In the Restaurants of the Week portion March a...
57m Feb 04, 2021
57m
Episode 179 - Chris Shepherd of Underbelly Hospitality
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 Kirby Group's latest project, Kerry Pauly opening his first restaurant, and Dutch Bros. Coffee making it's way to Houston. In the Restaurants of the Week section The Nash and 93' Til are featured. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Chr...
1hr 4m Jan 28, 2021
1hr 4m
Episode 178 - Brandon Silva of Degust
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by the Felice Sloan of Swanky Beauty Bar to discuss some of the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the Museum of Fine Arts Houston revealing 2 restaurants being run by Michelin star chefs, James Harden's new restaurant 13 opening up, and one of Eric's favorite places closing :(. In the Restaurants of the Week section Bocca Ita...
1hr 13m Jan 21, 2021
1hr 13m
Episode 177 - Justin Yoakum of Culinary Khancepts
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson to discuss some the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including some of the new restaurants/bars that are opening in 2021 they're looking forward to, the new owners of Shipley Do-Nuts, and the possibility that restaurants could be allowed to sell alcohol to go permanently based off new legislatio...
43m Jan 14, 2021
43m
Episode 176 - Ryan Lachaine of Riel
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 Kan...
53m Dec 31, 2020
53m
What's Eric Eating - Episode 175 - Year in Review with Matt Harris, Linda Salinas, and Felice Sloan
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!
42m Dec 23, 2020
42m
Episode 174 - Gabriel Medina of Click Virtual Food Hall
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Felice Sloan of Swanky Maven and her new endeavor Swanky Beauty Bar. Eric and Felice discuss some the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Post Houston revealing their first 6 vendors for their new food hall hitting Houston, Armando's owners bringing a new Italian restaurant to River Oaks, Postino opening a new location, and Palm...
1hr 4m Dec 17, 2020
1hr 4m
Episode 173 - Ben Williams and Wendell Robbins III of Highway Vodka
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Michael discuss Houston Rockets star player James Harden jumping into the restaurant industry with a concept called 13, a new intimate sushi restaurant called Hidden Omakase opening up in the Galleria area, and the closing of Morningstar. In the Restaurant...
48m Dec 10, 2020
48m
Episode 172 - Monica Danna of REVIVE Development
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Mary go over some of the latest openings and closings in the city and the amazing win by David Chang on Who Wants to be a Millionaire to benefit Chris Shepherd's Southern Smoke Foundation. In the Restaurants of the Week section Bludorn an...
1hr 3m Dec 03, 2020
1hr 3m
Episode 171 - Brian Ching of Pitch 25 & East End Backyard
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the closing of Politan Row, Justin Turner making a comeback with 3 concepts, Jonathan's the Rub changing locations and changing a policy, and Good Dog closing. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House is featured. In the Guest of the ...
55m Nov 19, 2020
55m
Episode 170 - Mithu and Shammi Malik of Musaafer
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including an update on the changes happening with the Houston Farmers Market, longtime honky tonk spot Firehouse Saloon shuttering, and more. In the Restaurants of the Week the Sandoitchi pop up is featured. In the Guest of the Week portion, Eric is joined by Mithu and Shamm...
59m Nov 12, 2020
59m
Episode 169 - Gary Mosley of The Creek Group
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant scene including Benjy Levit closing Benjy's, the latest openings, and more. In the Restaurants of the Week section The Sporting Club is featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Gary Mosley of The Creek Group. Gary speaks with Eric about how he got into the re...
47m Nov 05, 2020
47m
Episode 168 - Jonathan Horowitz of Convive Hospitality Consulting
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 Classic being sold, the new concept hitting the scene called Today and Tomorrow, and the latest on The Click virtual food hall. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Bistro 555 and Treebeards are featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is join...
1hr 13m Oct 29, 2020
1hr 13m
Episode 167 - Jim Buchanan of Dozier's BBQ
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson to discuss the latest news in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Tilman Fertitta partnering up with King Ranch for a new comfort food restaurant, a new 80's concept coming to the Washington Corridor, and Kenny & Ziggy's closing it's satellite location. In the Restaurants of the Week section Handam BBQ is...
48m Oct 22, 2020
48m
Episode 166 - Joe Cervantez and Raz Halili of Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Governor Abbot letting bars open at 50 percent capacity, Treebeards opening up their Memorial location, and former Dynamo Star Brian Ching's latest bar concept. In the Restaurants of the Week section Ostia and Permission Whiskey are featured. In the Guest of ...
55m Oct 15, 2020
55m
Episode 165 - Alex Au-Yeung and Cuc Lam of Phat Eatery & Yelo
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Burger-chan partnering with Click Virtual Food Hall, Chef Jane Wild joining Golden Bagels & Coffee, and Union Kitchen's original location closing. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Dozier's BBQ and Giacomo's are featured. In the Guest of the Week sect...
51m Oct 08, 2020
51m
Episode 164 - Thomas Bille of Belly of the Beast
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Chris Pappas possibly saving Luby's, Coterie shuttering, and downtown restaurants that are reopening. In the Restaurants of the Week Christine Ha's newest restaurant Xin Chao is featured. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Thomas Bille o...
59m Oct 01, 2020
59m