Episode 36 - Arash Kharat of Beaver's
This week on What's Eric Eating host Eric Sandler is joined by guest co-host Felice Sloan of Urban Swank. Eric and Felice go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including shocking news regarding Oxbow 7 and Bryan and Jennifer Caswell's place within the restaurant, Fluff Bake Bar's recent renovations, the Italian American Grocery store opening in the Heights...
51m Jan 25, 2018
51m
Episode 35 - Jeff Mastro of Steak 48
Eric Sandler is back from a brief holiday break and he's starting 2018 in a big way. Eric is joined by frequent co-host, restaurant consultant, Nathan Ketcham. The guys go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Mastro's Steakhouse is featured in this week's Restaurants of the Week section. Then in the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by the co-owner o...
1hr 4m Jan 11, 2018
1hr 4m
Episode 34 - Year in Review
It's a special year in review edition of this week's podcast. Host Eric Sandler is joined by restaurant consultant Nathan Ketcham, L'Olivier owner Mary Clarkson, and the talented ladies of Urban Swank, Shanna Jones and Felice Sloan. Eric and the group go through some of their favorite dishes of the year, their favorite new restaurants of the year, their least favorite restaurants (pulling no pu...
46m Dec 28, 2017
46m
Episode 33 - Ned Elliott and Grover Smith of Indie Chefs Week
Today on What's Eric Eating CultureMap Food Editor and host Eric Sandler is joined by the wonderful ladies of Urban Swank, Shanna Jones and Felice Sloan. Eric discusses with Shanna and Felice some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Chris Shepherd's announcement of major changes coming for his restaurants in 2018, Pappa Charlies Barbeque closing, and much more...
1hr 3m Dec 21, 2017
1hr 3m
Episode 32 - Austin Simmons of Hubbell & Hudson
On today's edition of What's Eric Eating CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler is joined by restaurant consultant and frequent guest co-host Nathan Ketcham. Eric and Nathan go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Bravery Chef Hall coming summer 2018 and Mastros Steakhouse, Emmaline, and Cavo Coffee opening in Houston. In the Restaurants of the Week p...
1hr 5m Dec 14, 2017
1hr 5m
Episode 31 - Kevin Naderi of Roost Restaurant
This week on What's Eric Eating CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler is joined by first time co-host Tyler Horne of Urban Harvest. Eric and Tyler discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Lowbrow closing its doors, Peska Seafood also closing its doors, the East Hampton Sandwich Company coming to Houston, and The Classic - All Day replacing Benjy's on Was...
56m Dec 07, 2017
56m
Episode 30 - Erin Smith Feges and Lori Choi of I'll Have What She's Having
This week on What's Eric Eating CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler is joined by L'Olivier owner Mary Clarkson to go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Liberty Kitchen closing their Golden Oaks location, Velvet Taco opens their 2nd location, and more. In the Restaurants of the Week section Eric and Mary discuss Maison Pucha Bistro. In the Guest ...
50m Nov 30, 2017
50m
Episode 29 - Aaron Lyons of Dish Society
On this week's Thanksgiving edition of What's Eric Eating host Eric Sandler is feeling thankful as he has Felice Sloan and Shanna Jones of Urban Swank co-hosting with him this week. They go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including, Cleburne Cafeteria reopening after a year-and-a-half, Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company heading to Sawyer Yards, Grant Pinkert...
1hr 3m Nov 23, 2017
1hr 3m
Episode 28 - Robert Del Grande of Cafe Annie
This week on What's Eric Eating, CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler is joined frequent guest co-host restaurant consultant Nathan Ketcham. The guys go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including, former Dynamo star Brian Ching opening a soccer themed sports bar, Le Peep moving locations, Southern Goods damaged by a fire, and much more! In the Restaurants...
1hr 8m Nov 16, 2017
1hr 8m
Episode 27 - Graham Laborde of Killen's Restauants
On this week's What's Eric Eating Podcast CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler is joined by Houston Life producer/reporter Stephanie Gerry. Stephanie and Eric discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Michael Mina and Ayesha Curry's International Smoke concept is opening a location in Houston in 2018, Pappy's Cafe moving to a new location, new plans for ...
1hr 1m Nov 09, 2017
1hr 1m
Episode 26 - Danny Trace of Potente and Osso & Kristalla
This week on What's Eric Eating CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler is joined by returning cohost restaurant consultant Nathan Ketcham. Eric and Nathan go through some of the latest news from the Houston (and Austin this week) restaurant and bar scene including Cafe Annie evolving into Cafe Annie: Wood Grilled Steaks and Oyster Bar, Austin pitmaster Aaron Franklin joining Uchi/Uchiko chef Tyson...
52m Nov 02, 2017
52m
Episode 25 - Jody Stevens of Jodycakes
This week on the What's Eric Eating podcast, CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler is joined by Mary Clarkson of L'Olivier. Eric and Mary go through some of the latest news and notes from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Saltair Seafood Kitchen closing, 8th Wonder Brewery expanding with a distillery, the Southern Smoke charity event, and much more! In the Restaurants of the Week por...
47m Oct 26, 2017
47m
Episode 24 - Shanna Jones and Felice Sloan of Urban Swank
A bit shorter edition of the What's Eric Eating Podcast this week. No guest of the week section this time so CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler goes through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene with Shanna Jones and Felice Sloan of Urban Swank. They discuss Heights Mercantile adding Arizona-based wine cafe concept Postino, Fadi's Mediterranean Grill opening inside ...
30m Oct 19, 2017
30m
Episode 23 - Morgan Weber of Agricole Hospitality
On this week's edition of the What's Eric Eating podcast CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler is joined by co-host Stephanie Gerry of KPRC's Houston Life. Plus a What's Eric Eating podcast first, the guest of the week, Morgan Weber of Agricole Hospitality , joins Eric and Stephanie for the entire episode. In the News of the Week portion of the podcast Eric, Stephanie, and Morgan discuss news fro...
1hr 3m Oct 12, 2017
1hr 3m
Episode 22 - Bobby Matos of State of Grace
On this week's podcast CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler is joined by restaurant consultant Nathan Ketcham. The guys go over some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including 2 recent restaurant closings, Christopher Huang opening a new restaurant, popular Austin restaurant Foreign & Domestic heading to the Houston area, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week secti...
58m Oct 05, 2017
58m
Episode 21 - Sam Governale and Dimitri Voutsinas of Emmaline
On the latest edition of What's Eric Eating, CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler is joined by Shanna Jones of the popular Houston food, beauty, and lifestyle blog Urban Swank. Eric and Shanna go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Prelude Coffee and Tea opens a new location in downtown, Anvil Bar and Refuge being voted one of the top bars in the w...
1hr 4m Sep 28, 2017
1hr 4m
Episode 20 - Terry Williams and Alex Negranza of Better Luck Tomorrow
This week L'Olivier owner Mary Clarkson joins CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler to go through the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Mary discuss Houston Chronicle Restaurant Critic Allison Cook's release of her annual top 100 restaurants in Houston and announcements of a few restaurant closings across the Houston area. In the Restaurants of the Week section Eric ...
55m Sep 21, 2017
55m
Episode 19 - Rebecca Masson of Fluff Bake Bar
On this edition of What's Eric Eating, CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler is joined by Nathan Ketcham to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Nathan discuss more effects from Hurricane Harvey, the impact on the local restaurant scene, and the different fundraisers and charities that are helping out the Houston area. This week Goode Company Kitchen and Cat...
1hr 1m Sep 14, 2017
1hr 1m
Episode 18 - Leonard Botello IV of Truth BBQ
The What's Eric Eating Podcast is back following a week off due to Hurricane Harvey. In his return, CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler is joined by Felice Sloan and Shanna Jones of the popular Houston food, beauty, and lifestyle blog Urban Swank. Eric, Felice, and Shanna discuss the devastation that Hurricane Harvey left in it's wake, the impact that Harvey had on the Houston restaurant and ba...
47m Sep 07, 2017
47m
Episode 17 - Alex Boquiren, Vuthy "Tee" Srey, and Tai Nguyen of SeaSide Poke
This week on What’s Eric Eating CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler is joined by guest co-host Mary Clarkson of L’Olivier. Eric and Mary go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including 2 new concepts opening in the Heights, Tila’s Restaurante closing it’s doors, more details coming in regarding Oxbow 7, and much more! In the Restaurants of the Week portion...
52m Aug 24, 2017
52m
Episode 16 - Chris Shepherd and Nick Fine of One Fifth
On the latest edition of What’s Eric Eating CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler is joined by returning co-host Nathan Ketcham. They breakdown the latest news from the restaurant and bar scene in Houston and in the Restaurants of the Week section Eric and Nathan discuss restaurants such as Pizaro’s Pizza Napoletana, Fielding’s Rooster, and more. In the Guest of the Week section, brought to you ...
1hr 1m Aug 17, 2017
1hr 1m
Episode 15 - Thomas Nguyen of Peli Peli
This week on What’s Eric Eating CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler is joined by guest co-host Mary Clarkson of L’Olivier. Eric and Mary go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including a new French restaurant is heading to the Heights, Hugo Ortega collaborating with Michael Mina, Mala Sichuan expanding in other areas of Houston, and and more! In the Restau...
54m Aug 10, 2017
54m
Episode 14 - Ian Tucker of Balls Out Burger
On this week’s edition of What’s Eric Eating, CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler is joined by Felice Sloan of the popular Houston food, beauty, and lifestyle blog Urban Swank. Eric and Felice go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Truth BBQ’s announcement of where their new restaurant will be located, Krisp Bird and Batter heading to the Heights,...
52m Aug 03, 2017
52m
Episode 13 - Cary Attar and Edel Goncalves of Fielding's Restaurant Group
This week CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler is joined by restaurant consultant Nathan Ketcham. The guys go over some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Houston’s Farmers Market on Airline going through a major transformation, In-N-Out Burger coming to Houston, Hopdoddy Burger opening their 4th location in Houston, and Long Sing Supermarket closing their doo...
1hr 2m Jul 27, 2017
1hr 2m
Episode 12 - Mike Raymond of Reserve 101
This week CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler is joined by returning cohost Michael Fulmer, cofounder of the Houston Barbecue Festival. Eric and Michael kick things off this week previewing Houston Restaurant Weeks 2017. Plus the guys discuss Nao Ramen closing in Rice Village, the Original Beaver’s closing for the summer, and MidiCi: The Neapolitan Pizza Company opening a new location inside th...
1hr 3m Jul 20, 2017
1hr 3m
Episode 11 - Morgan Weber of Agricole Hospitality
CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler is joined this week by co-host Mary Clarkson, owner of L’Olivier. They discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including, the announcement of a new bagel shop called Golden Bagels & Coffee opening in the Heights, acclaimed Austin restaurant Foreign & Domestic teasing a possible opening in Houston, Jimmy Chew Asian Kitchen undergoing ...
1hr Jul 13, 2017
1hr
Episode 10 - Gin Braverman of Gin Design Group
After a week off, Eric Sandler is back in the studio for another episode of What’s Eric Eating and in his return he’s joined by Felice Sloan and Shanna Jones of the popular Houston food, beauty, and lifestyle blog Urban Swank. Eric, Felice, and Shanna discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including, Truth BBQ coming to Houston, Blood Bros. BBQ opening a brick...
58m Jul 06, 2017
58m
Episode 9 - Mike Sammons of 13 Celsius, Mongoose Versus Cobra, and Weights + Measures
This week on What’s Eric Eating, restaurant consultant Nathan Ketcham returns to co-host the podcast with CultureMap Food Editor and host Eric Sandler. Eric and Nathan first discuss arguably the biggest news from the food world, Amazon’s agreement to buy Whole Foods for $14 billion and what that means moving forward. The guys then take a look at the local news from the Houston restaurant and ba...
56m Jun 22, 2017
56m
Episode 8 - Ryan Soroka of 8th Wonder Brewery
CultureMap Food Editor and host Eric Sandler is joined this week by guest co-host Mary Clarkson, owner of L’Olivier. Eric and Mary take a look at some of the news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including, veteran chef John Sheely’s return to the kitchen with Lowbrow, the Impossible Burger food trend making its way to Houston, and some of the best stops for ice cream. Plus Eric and Ma...
1hr 1m Jun 15, 2017
1hr 1m
Episode 7 - Travis Lenig and Chico Ramirez of Field & Tides
This week on What’s Eric Eating, Felice Sloan of Urban Swank co-hosts alongside CultureMap Food Editor and host Eric Sandler. In news of the week, Eric and Felice react to Jerry Built Homegrown Burgers closing its remaining 2 locations in the Houston area, Jonathan’s the Rub opening a second location, Tony’s bringing on Austin Waiter as their new chef de cuisine following the departure of chef ...
51m Jun 08, 2017
51m
Episode 6 - Ryan Lachaine of Riel Restaurant
CultureMap Food Editor and host Eric Sandler hands over co-host duties this week to L’Olivier owner Mary Clarkson. Eric and Mary go through the news of the week from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including, Lopez Mexican Restaurant’s expansion announcement, Former Peska Seafood & Steaks executive chef Omar Pereney suing Peska, where does Treadsack Restaurants go following the closing of ...
52m Jun 01, 2017
52m
Episode 5 - Will and Nichole Buckman of CorkScrew BBQ
It’s a special BBQ edition of What’s Eric Eating this week as Texas Monthly released their list for the Top 50 Barbecue joints in Texas. To help breakdown the list CultureMap Food Editor and host Eric Sandler is joined by the cofounder of the Houston Barbecue Festival Michael Fulmer. The guys give their takes on the list, why the list is important, who finished where, what it takes to make the ...
44m May 25, 2017
44m
Episode 4 - Jonathan Horowitz, CEO of Legacy Restaurants and President of the Houston Restaurant Association
The ladies of the popular Houston food, beauty, and lifestyle blog Urban Swank stop by to co-host this week’s edition of What’s Eric Eating. Shanna Jones and Felice Sloan join CultureMap Food Editor and host Eric Sandler in breaking down the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Danny Trace being named executive chef of Potente and Osso and Kristalla, Graham Laborde’s ...
54m May 18, 2017
54m
Episode 3 - Bryan and Jennifer Caswell of Reef, Little Big’s, El Real Real Tex Mex Cafe, and Caswell and Company Catering
This week CultureMap Food Editor and host Eric Sandler is joined by popular Houston bartender Chris Frankel. Eric and Chris go through the news of the week from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Chris being brought on to consult Cane Rosso on their bar program, Evan Turner leaving Helen Greek Food and Wine, and the opening of Better Luck Tomorrow, the new concept from Bobby Heugel ...
41m May 11, 2017
41m
Episode 2 - Ronnie Killen of Killen's Restaurants
In this week's episode, Culture Map Food Editor and host Eric Sandler is once again joined by restaurant consultant Nathan Ketcham to discuss the news of the week from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Hugo Ortega of Hugo's finally winning Best Chef Southwest at the 2017 James Beard Awards, the popular restaurant chain Dat Dog coming to the Houston area, and Chef Paul Qui opening h...
51m May 04, 2017
51m
Episode 1 - Lee Ellis and Jim Mills of Cherry Pie Hospitality
In the debut episode of What's Eric Eating, CultureMap Food Editor and host Eric Sandler is joined by restaurant consultant Nathan Ketcham to discuss the news of the week from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including a recap of the 2017 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards. Eric and Nathan also discuss their visits to the Restaurants of the Week, Helen in the Heights and Salmontin in River Oaks. ...
51m Apr 26, 2017
51m