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, and much more! In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Sorriso Modern Italian Kitchen is featured. 

In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Ryan Lachaine of Riel Restaurant. Ryan returns with a bang, setting a new record on What's Eric Eating that may never be matched... yeah I think we can safely say it will never be matched. Plus the guys catch up on the latest happenings at Riel, the change in staff, the evolution of the restaurant, part of the story regarding a patron who definitely left a mark at Riel, pushing Houston's food scene forward, being 2 years into Riel, and Eric puts Ryan through the vaunted What's Eric Eating Lightning Round!