Episode 86 - Nicole Bean of Pizaro's Pizza
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent contributor/co-host Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene. The guys discuss Common Bond Bakery possibliy opening as many as 5 locations in the near future, rumors that Sway might be heading to Houston, the new flagship for Los Tios, HEB finally opening in the Heights, and more! In the Restaurants ...
1hr 1m Feb 07, 2019
1hr 1m
Episode 85 - Jonny Rhodes of Indigo
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Rebecca Masson of Fluff Bake Bar to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene. Eric and Rebecca discuss chef Ross Coleman landing at 2840 at Dukessa, the opening of the new Perry's Steakhouse in River Oaks, the temporary closure of Carmelo's Cucina Italiana for renovations, Julie Julez Houston restaurant bingo cards going vi...
1hr 14m Jan 31, 2019
1hr 14m
Episode 84 - Justin Turner of Bernie's Burger Bus
Today 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...
1hr 3m Jan 24, 2019
1hr 3m
Episode 83 - Randy Hines of The Kolache Shoppe
On 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 W...
1hr 12m Jan 17, 2019
1hr 12m
Episode 82 - Ramon Soriano Tomka of La Calle Tacos & Tortas
On 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 ...
53m Jan 10, 2019
53m
Episode 81 - 2018 Year in Review
It'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 b...
41m Dec 27, 2018
41m
Episode 80 - Felipe Riccio and Adam Garcia of Goodnight Hospitality
On 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...
1hr 4m Dec 20, 2018
1hr 4m
Episode 79 - Martin Stayer, Sara Stayer, & Sarah Troxell of Nobies
Today 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, an...
1hr 2m Dec 13, 2018
1hr 2m
Episode 78 - Rebecca Masson of Fluff Bake Bar
Today 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 bes...
42m Dec 06, 2018
42m
Episode 77 - Tony Luhrman of El Topo Food Truck
On 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 reveal...
1hr 5m Nov 29, 2018
1hr 5m
Episode 76 - Tasos Katsaounis of The Bread Man Baking Company
Today 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...
59m Nov 22, 2018
59m
Episode 75 - Jane Wild of The Dunlavy
Today 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, Califo...
56m Nov 15, 2018
56m
Episode 74 - Kevin Maxey of Superica
Today 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...
1hr Nov 08, 2018
1hr
Episode 73 - Mike Raymond and Michael Neff of The Cottonmouth Club
On 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 an...
1hr 7m Nov 01, 2018
1hr 7m
Episode 72 - Matthew Lee of Tèo Gelato
On 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 ...
58m Oct 25, 2018
58m
Episode 71 - Will Gruy of Pizza Motus
On 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 We...
53m Oct 18, 2018
53m
Episode 70 - Monica Pope of Vinegar Hill
On 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....
1hr Oct 11, 2018
1hr
Episode 69 - Wesley Jurena of Pappa Charlies Barbeque
On 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 Ki...
1hr Oct 04, 2018
1hr
Episode 68 - Michael Sambrooks and Steve Breaker of Sambrooks Hospitality
On 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...
58m Sep 27, 2018
58m
Episode 67 - Billy Durney of Hometown Bar-B-Que
On 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 W...
1hr Sep 20, 2018
1hr
Episode 66 - Drake Leonards and Daniel Blue of Eunice
On 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 Gril...
57m Sep 13, 2018
57m
Episode 65 - EJ Miller of International Smoke
On 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...
48m Sep 06, 2018
48m
Episode 64 - Sean Carroll of Melange Creperie
On 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 no...
1hr 2m Aug 30, 2018
1hr 2m
Episode 63 - Paul Miller of GR8 Plate Hospitality
On 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 ...
1hr 6m Aug 23, 2018
1hr 6m
Episode 62 - Kelly Barnhart of Vibrant
On 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 Re...
56m Aug 16, 2018
56m
Episode 61 - Dawn Burrell and Marcus Davis of Kulture
On 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 Sai...
58m Aug 09, 2018
58m
Episode 60 - Gin Braverman, Matthew Healey, and Chris Frankel of El Segundo Swim Club
On 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...
58m Jul 26, 2018
58m
Episode 59 - Anthony Calleo
On 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 sectio...
1hr 7m Jul 19, 2018
1hr 7m
Episode 58 - Mike Lim and Michael Ly of Tobiuo Sushi & Bar
On 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...
56m Jul 12, 2018
56m
Episode 57 - Dominick Lee and Ian Tucker of Poitín
On 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 Sm...
1hr 3m Jun 28, 2018
1hr 3m
Episode 56 - John and Veronica Avila of El Burro & The Bull
On 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 d...
1hr 10m Jun 21, 2018
1hr 10m
Episode 55 - Ryan Soroka of 8th Wonder Brewery
On 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...
1hr Jun 14, 2018
1hr
Episode 54 - Kaiser Lashkari of Himalaya Restaurant
On 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...
1hr 1m Jun 07, 2018
1hr 1m
Episode 53 - Darrin Straughan of James Coney Island
On 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 i...
57m May 24, 2018
57m
Episode 52 - Ryan Pera of Agricole Hospitality
Today 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 ...
50m May 17, 2018
50m
Episode 51 - Grover Smith, Ryan Lachaine, and Tim Archuleta of Indie Chefs Week
On 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 Tu...
1hr 1m May 10, 2018
1hr 1m
Episode 50 - Monica Richards of Picos
On 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, bro...
1hr 5m May 03, 2018
1hr 5m
Episode 49 - Brandi Key of Lasco Enterprises
On 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 ...
1hr 5m Apr 26, 2018
1hr 5m
Episode 48 - Ben and Daniel Berg of Carmelo's and B&B Butchers
On 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 feature...
1hr Apr 19, 2018
1hr
Episode 47 - Lauren Bailey and Brent Karlicek of Postino
Today 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 o...
1hr 5m Apr 12, 2018
1hr 5m
Episode 46 - Alba Huerta of Julep
Today 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 regard...
1hr 2m Apr 05, 2018
1hr 2m
Episode 45 - Jonathan Levine of Jonathan's The Rub
This 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...
1hr Mar 29, 2018
1hr
Episode 44 - Austin Chef Adam Brick and James Brown of Barton Springs Mill
On 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 change...
55m Mar 22, 2018
55m
Episode 43 - Bobby Heugel of Anvil Bar and Refuge
On 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 We...
58m Mar 15, 2018
58m
Episode 42 - Patrick and Erin Smith Feges of Feges BBQ
On 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 Enterpris...
1hr Mar 08, 2018
1hr
Episode 41 - Scott Snodgrass and Clayton Garrett of Loam Agronomics
This 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 i...
1hr Mar 01, 2018
1hr
Episode 40 - David Keck and Felipe Riccio of Goodnight Charlie's
This 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 S...
52m Feb 22, 2018
52m
Episode 39 - Leslie Nguyen and John Reed of Bosscat Kitchen & Libations
This 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 st...
55m Feb 15, 2018
55m
Episode 38 - Mike Raymond of Reserve 101
This 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, E...
1hr 6m Feb 08, 2018
1hr 6m
Episode 37 - Benjy Levit and Dylan Murray of Benjy's, Local Foods, and The Classic
On 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...
51m Feb 01, 2018
51m