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 5m Aug 22, 2019
1hr 5m
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 3m Jul 25, 2019
1hr 3m
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 12m Jul 04, 2019
1hr 12m
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...
56m Jun 27, 2019
56m
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 2m Feb 28, 2019
1hr 2m
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
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 11m Jan 17, 2019
1hr 11m
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 3m Dec 20, 2018
1hr 3m
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 1m Dec 13, 2018
1hr 1m
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...
59m Nov 08, 2018
59m
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 6m Nov 01, 2018
1hr 6m
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...
59m Oct 04, 2018
59m
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 6m Jul 19, 2018
1hr 6m