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 3m Feb 27, 2020
1hr 3m
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 11m Dec 19, 2019
1hr 11m
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 3m Nov 21, 2019
1hr 3m
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...
1hr Nov 14, 2019
1hr
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 5m Nov 07, 2019
1hr 5m
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 12m Oct 17, 2019
1hr 12m
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
Episode 113 - Mark Holley of Davis St. at Hermann Park
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and food scene including the James Beard Foundation making some changes to their regions, Saigon House closing it's doors for good, Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream shop coming to Houston, and acclaimed chef Mike Lim opening his own concept in Katy. In the Restaurants of the Week portion o...
1hr 5m Sep 26, 2019
1hr 5m
Episode 112 - Omar Pereney of A'la Carte Consulting Group
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Fluff Bake Bar owner Rebecca Masson to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including Blood Brothers BBQ being recognized by Bon Appétit as one of the 50 best new restaurants in America, Dak & Bop opening a 2nd location soon, FM Kitchen expanding to a 2nd location, and Ken Bridge returning to Pink's Pizza with big plans...
1hr 3m Sep 19, 2019
1hr 3m
Episode 111 - Chris Williams of Lucille's and Dawn Burrell of Kulture
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 food scene including Night Heron making changes, El Segundo Swim Club's grand reopening bash, Chris Shepherds new cookbook Cook Like a Local. In the Restaurants of the Week section The Toasted Coconut and Savoir are featured. In the Guest of the We...
54m Sep 12, 2019
54m
Episode 110 - Top 100 Restaurants & Nicolas Jammet of Sweetgreen
Today on this very special edition of the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas and Matt Harris to discuss the release of Eric's Top 100 Restaurants in Houston. Eric, Linda, and Matt discuss the process behind creating the list, visiting the restaurants, the restaurants that were overrated and underrated, who might be angry, and much more! In the Guest of the Week portion of the podcast, Er...
56m Sep 07, 2019
56m
Episode 109 - Ignacio Torras and Luis Roger of BCN and MAD
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent contributor to the podcast and beverage consultant Linda Salinas to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Linda discuss Jonny Rhodes' restaurant Indigo being named to Time Magazines World's Greatest Places list, the latest food hall entering the Houston food scene, and Antone's Famous Po-Boys partnerin...
56m Aug 29, 2019
56m
Episode 108 - Adam Dorris of Coterie
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Felice Sloan of Swanky Maven to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene. Eric and Felice discuss the new ice house coming to Rice Military, Federal Grill opening a 2nd location, and chefs Dawn Burrell, Dominick Lee, Jonny Rhodes, and Chris Williams joining together for a special food event. Then in the Restaurants of the W...
1hr 6m Aug 22, 2019
1hr 6m
Episode 107 - Chris Cosentino of Rosalie Italian Soul
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. Eric and Mary discuss Ibiza officially announcing the date the concept will close, the new ambitious concept taking over the old Aqui space, La Calle opening a 2nd location, and Tom N Toms coming to the Galleria area. In the Restaurants of...
59m Aug 15, 2019
59m
Episode 106 - Alex Au-Yeung of Phat Eatery
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 the Katy area getting a new dim sum restaurant, Chris Cosentino picks his chef for Rosalie, and some new expansion news for State Fare, Fatburger, and Torchy's Tacos. In the Restaurants of the Week section Bravery Chef Hall, Two Headed Dog,...
54m Aug 08, 2019
54m
Episode 105 - Ellen Chen and Mario Del Pero of Mendocino Farms
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 Crawfish Cafe heading to the Heights, The Rustic opening a 2nd location, and Mark Holley making his return. In the Restaurants of the Week section, Cielito Cafe, The Gypsy Poet, and Bamboo House. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Ellen Chen...
55m Aug 01, 2019
55m
Episode 104 - Nick Wong of UB Preserv
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 some of the restaurants participating in Houston Restaurants Week, Chris Shepherd unveils the new version of One-Fifth, and the closure of Pizza Motus. In the Restaurants of the Week section, Sweet Green and Mendocino Farms are feature...
1hr 4m Jul 25, 2019
1hr 4m
Episode 103 - Robin Wong, Terry Wong, & Quy Hoang of Blood Bros. BBQ
In this week's jam-packed podcast, Eric is joined Ryan Lachaine of Riel Restaurant but this time as the co-host for the episode. Listen as Ryan and Eric discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Goodnight Hospitality adding some serious culinary talent to their upcoming concepts, Pappas Restaurants quietly testing a new menu for a concept, and Restauran...
45m Jul 18, 2019
45m
Episode 102 - Austin Simmons of Tris and Jordan Beeman of HeartBrand Beef
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. Eric and Rebecca react to Billy Boyd and Lindsay Rae joining together to open a new bar called Two Headed Dog, Loam Agronomics suspending customer operations, and California based Mendocino Farms coming to the Houston very soon with not 1, not ...
55m Jul 11, 2019
55m
Episode 101 - Mike Sammons of How to Survive on Land and Sea
Today on the podcast 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 Bar 5015 closing with Turkey Leg Hut set to take over the space, Understory soft opening with pasta and burgers, and Gelazzi shutting it's doors. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, MAD and Loch Bar. In the Guest of the ...
1hr 13m Jul 04, 2019
1hr 13m
Episode 100 - Charles Clark and Grant Cooper of Clark Cooper Concepts
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 Gabe Medina's return to the scene with Click Robot Run, Dallas based concept Bishop Cidercade coming to Houston, and reaction to Governor Abbott signing the "Beer-to-Go" bill. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Ninfas in Uptown and Lot...
57m Jun 27, 2019
57m
Episode 99 - Troy Guard of Guard and Grace Steakhouse
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by co-host Felice Sloan of Swanky Maven! Eric and Felice discuss some of the latest news happening in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Whataburger selling out... I mean Whataburger selling the majority stake of the company to a Chicago investment bank, Chef/Owner Marco Wiles putting the building that houses Dolce Vita up for sale, and pick some ...
1hr 4m Jun 20, 2019
1hr 4m
Episode 98 - Ben Berg of Berg Hospitality
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-host Mary Clarkson of Avondale Food & Wine. Eric and Mary discuss some the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including Chris Shepherd being named best chef in the world by the Robb Report, burger-chan opening a second location, Austin based restaurant Be More Pacific Filipino Kitchen and Bar coming to Houston, new concept co...
51m Jun 13, 2019
51m
Episode 97 - Matt Marcus of 8th Wonder Brewery
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-host Felice Sloan of Swanky Maven to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene. Eric and Felice talk about Indika closing after 18 years, the owners of Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue opening a burger joint, and 2 new concepts coming to the Houston area from Atlas restaurant group - Ouzo Bay and Loch Bar. In the Resta...
59m Jun 06, 2019
59m
Episode 96 - Wayne Mueller of Louie Mueller Barbecue
The 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 ...
1hr 21m May 30, 2019
1hr 21m
Episode 95 - Jason Giagrande of The Roastery Coffee Kitchen
Today 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...
59m Apr 11, 2019
59m
Episode 94 - Jason Vaughan and Julia Doran of Nancy's Hustle
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 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 Dor...
1hr 5m Apr 04, 2019
1hr 5m
Episode 93 - Anu and Sunil Srivastava of Verandah Progressive Indian Cuisine
Today 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 deta...
1hr 7m Mar 28, 2019
1hr 7m
Episode 92 - Philipp Sitter of the King's Group
Today 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 Steakhous...
52m Mar 21, 2019
52m
Episode 91 - Alex Padilla and Jason Gould of The Original Ninfa's
Today 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, Pep...
1hr Mar 14, 2019
1hr
Episode 90 - John Peterson of The Rice Box
Today 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 o...
56m Mar 07, 2019
56m
Episode 89 - Jerry Lasco of Lasco Enterprises
On 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 innova...
1hr 3m Feb 28, 2019
1hr 3m
Episode 88 - Dominick Lee of Poitin
Today 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 Dev...
58m Feb 21, 2019
58m
Episode 87 - Ryan Lachaine of Riel Restaurant
Today 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,...
56m Feb 14, 2019
56m