Episode 234 - Grant Cooper, Josep Prats, & Marc Cantu of The Big Vibe Group
On today's podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Cabo Bob's opening 3 new locations in the Houston area, The Chocolate bar returning with a new name and location, and Aaron Bludorn's new seafood concept that's heading to Rice Village. In the Restaurants of the Week Patton's and Roberta's are featured. In the...
1hr 7m Mar 31, 2022
1hr 7m
Episode 233 - Niki Vongthong of Hidden Omakase
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss the latest from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including a recap of the latest episode of Top Chef, the James Beard Foundation's finalist announcement, and pastry chef Jordi Roca is set to open his gelato shop in Houston soon. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Flora is featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joi...
59m Mar 24, 2022
59m
Episode 232 - Nick Fine of Wild Oats
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including Gr8 Plate Hospitality opening a new concept called Passerella this spring, Jackson Street BBQ closing, and Liuyishou Hotpot has arrived in Houston with a soft opening. In the Restaurants of the Week Loro and Tatemó are featured. In the Guest of the Week sec...
59m Mar 17, 2022
59m
Episode 231 - Angelo Emiliani of Café Louie and Angie's Pizza
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including surprising split at Night Shift, Chris Shepherd not moving forward with Everlong, and Ben Berg bringing B.B. Italia to Sugar Land. In the Restaurants of the Week La Table and Helen are featured. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Angelo Emiliani of ...
1hr 2m Mar 10, 2022
1hr 2m
Episode 230 - Charles Clark and Michael Hoffman of Brasserie 19
On today's podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the Houston chefs/restaurants that are were nominated by the James Beard foundation, Salt & Time & Butcher's Burger closing at Post Houston, and Henderson & Kane opening a new location at the Houston Farmers Market. In the Restaurants of the Week section Wild Oats i...
1hr 12m Mar 03, 2022
1hr 12m
Episode 229 - Marcus Davis of The Breakfast Klub, Reggae Hut, & Kulture
On today's podcast Eric is joined by Felice Sloan to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the 9 Houston spots that made Texas Monthly's best new restaurants, Eat Drink HTX debuting this week, and Alice’s Tall Texan reopening under a new name. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Juliet and Bandista are featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is j...
1hr 7m Feb 24, 2022
1hr 7m
Episode 228 - Going to the Matt
No guest this week so it's just Eric joined alongside by Matt Harris to discuss the latest news including Clark Cooper Concepts splitting up, Monica Pope teaming up Veronica and John Avila to open the Telegram Tea Room, and a new concept called The Warwick hitting Westheimer. In the Restaurants of the Week section different concepts from Post Market are featured including Golfstrømmen, ChòpnBlọ...
32m Feb 17, 2022
32m
Episode 227 - Willow Villarreal and Charles Toomey of J-Bar-M Barbecue
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson to discuss the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including Kate McLean's return to Tony's, Ben Burg's giving rodeo patrons a new upscale restaurant experience, and Bellaire Food Street getting a second phase expansion. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Ruggles Black and Stella's Wine Bar are featured. In the Guest of ...
1hr 3m Feb 03, 2022
1hr 3m
Episode 226 - Keith Goldston and Julie Dalton of The Post Oak
On today's podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene such as Hopdoddy Burger Bar acquiring Grub Burger Bar and the new school The Cookery opening in Houston this week. In a special edition of the Restaurants of the Week section, Eric and Michael pick their favorite burgers in the city. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is j...
1hr 11m Jan 27, 2022
1hr 11m
Episode 225 - Danny Frounfelkner of Sipple
On today's edition of What's Eric Eating, Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Goodnight Hospitality's latest project The Marigold Club with Austin Waiter set to become the concepts executive chef, Tony's Restaurant bringing back former executive chef Kate McLean, and Terrence Gallivan set to open Elro Pizza // Crudo. In th...
1hr 10m Jan 20, 2022
1hr 10m
Episode 224 - Blake Robertson and Ryan Cade of RC Ranch
What's Eric Eating is back for 2022! Eric is joined by Felice Sloan to discuss the latest from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including the team behind Tobiuo Sushi opening a new concept called Money Cat, the return of Chi'Lantro BBQ to Houston, and some recent closings in the news. In the Restaurants of the Week section Daily Gather and Mastro's Ocean Club are featured. In the Guest of t...
1hr 22m Jan 13, 2022
1hr 22m
Episode 223 - 2021 Year in Review with Linda Salinas, Mary Clarkson, Michael Fulmer, and Matt Harris
It's that time of year again! It's the final podcast of the year which means time to look back at the favorite restaurants and food from 2021. Eric alongside Linda Salinas, Mary Clarkson, Michael Fulmer, and Matt Harris discuss their favorite new restaurants that opened, the dishes they remember most, the trends, their favorite classic restaurants, the saddest shutters of the year, and finally ...
57m Dec 30, 2021
57m
Episode 222 - Kathleen Morgan of Honeychild's Sweet Creams
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson to discuss some of the latest happenings in the Houston restuarant and bar scene including the how the latest wave of Covid is affecting restaurants, Tim Horton's opening a location in Houston, and RC Ranch Butcher Shop opens at the Houston Food Market. In the Restaurants of the Week section Amore is featured. In th...
51m Dec 23, 2021
51m
Episode 221 - Aaron Inkrott and Brock Wagner of Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by the Swanky Maven herself Felice Sloan to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston bar and restaurant scene including the reopening of the Little Pappas Seafood House, a very early announcment of Hattie B's Hot Chicken coming to Houston, and the final numbers from the popular Houston Restaurant Weeks program. In the Restaurants of the Week section Maize...
1hr 20m Dec 16, 2021
1hr 20m
Episode 220 - Aaron Lyons and Brandi Key of Daily Gather
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss some the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Blossom Hotel getting 2 new restaurant concepts, Mala Sichuan Bistro coming to M-K-T, and Goode Co. replaces it's old BBQ Woodlands location with an all new seafood concept. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Trattoria Sofia is featured. In the Guest of th...
1hr 1m Dec 09, 2021
1hr 1m
Episode 219 - Reginald Scott, Winner of the 2021 Oxtail Mashup
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Chris Shepherd's major news regarding his restaurants, the opening of Post Market, and Martha Wilcox's new gig. In the Restaurants of the Week portion J-Bar-M Barbecue and Lao Sze Chuan are featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by the winner of th...
55m Dec 02, 2021
55m
Episode 218 - Addie and Dustin Teague of Relish Restaurant & Bar
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to talk about the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including Ben Berg's 2 newly revealed concepts, Esquire naming 2 Houston restaurants to their best new restaurants list, and Kirby Icehouse's newest enormous location in the Woodlands. In the Restaurants of the Week portion The Palm and Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse are fea...
1hr 3m Nov 24, 2021
1hr 3m
Episode 217 - Daut Elshani and Geoff Hundt of d'Alba Craft Kitchen & Cocktails
Today on the show Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss some of the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the Conservatory food hall Galleria location getting new operators, the debut of Bodega Bellaire, and the latest openings! In the Restaurants of the Week section Chivos and Fitzcarraldo are featured. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Eric is joined ...
55m Nov 18, 2021
55m
Episode 216 - Patrick Feges of Feges BBQ and Jim Buchanan of Dozier's BBQ
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by the Swanky Maven herself Felice Sloan to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston bar and restaurant scene including Christine Ha bringing The Blind Goat to Spring Branch, Bluestone Lane opening it's first Texas location in Houston, and a brand new anime inspired nightclub opening this week. In the Restaurants of the Week section Toro Toro is featured....
1hr 10m Nov 11, 2021
1hr 10m
Episode 215 - Mary Clarkson of Avondale Food and Wine
Today on the podcast, Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson of Avondale Food and Wine. They discuss Aaron Bludorn's plans to open a new restaurant, Miami based doughnut shop, The Salty, opening in Houston, and Tin Drum Asian Kitchen coming to Houston as well. In the Restaurants of the Week portion of the podcast, Eric and Mary discuss their recent visit to Alba Ristorante in the Hotel Granduca. Tryi...
27m Nov 04, 2021
27m
Episode 214 - Dodie Wilson and Rebecca Masson of Dodie's Beer + Wine Shoppe
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest happenings in the Houston bar and restaurant scene including El Burro and the Bull opening a full sized location in Cypress, Billy Kin and Brandon Silva teaming up to unveil Kinokawa, and Better Luck Tomorrow adds some major talent. In the Restaurants of the Week section Neo, Beso, and Brett's BBQ Shop are featured...
52m Oct 28, 2021
52m
Episode 213 - Mary Ellen Angel of Angel Share HTX
Today on the podcast Eric is flying solo for the first half. Eric talks about some of the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Blood Brothers BBQ being included on the New York Times 50 Exciting Restaurants list, Blacksmith adds some top tier talent, and a new non-alcoholic spirits shop called Sipple pops up in Rice Village. In the Restaurants of the Week portion ...
37m Oct 21, 2021
37m
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 9m Sep 09, 2021
1hr 9m
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 10m Apr 15, 2021
1hr 10m
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 3m Apr 08, 2021
1hr 3m
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 2m Apr 01, 2021
1hr 2m
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