Episode 128 - Ecky and Niken Prabanto of Greenway Coffee
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss some of the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the problem restaurants are facing with a rash of break ins in recent months, Lacy Williams and Anthony Calleo coming together to create a new bar called 6s & 7s, and Daut Elshani working on a new food hall concept for the old Conservatory space. In the Restaurants of the Week portion 3 bars are featured; Rabbit's Got the Gun, How to Survive on Land & Sea, and Sunset Rooftop Lounge.
In the Guest of the Week portion Eric and Linda are joined by Ecky and Niken Prabanto of Greenway Coffee. Eric speaks with Ecky and Niken about getting started in the world of coffee, what appealed to Ecky about becoming a roaster, why Niken joined her sister, their roles in the company, the creation of their amazing soft serve, building a team at Susu Kopi and Boba, why they came to Houston, being friends with Hunter Pence, their goals moving forward, and more!