Episode 136 - Shannen Tune of Craft Burger

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson of Avondale Food and Wine and Ryan Lachaine of Riel Restaurant to discuss the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Plus the major concerns for restaurants, what can be done, options for consumers, and more during this unprecedented time. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Porta'Vino is featured.

In the Guest of the Week section of the podcast, brought to you by Visit Houston, Eric is joined by Shannen Tune of Craft Burger. Eric speaks with Shannen about how Shannen's dad burning spaghetti led him to the kitchen, pursuing a career in cooking, what brought Shannen to Houston, being a chef at Driscoll in Austin, getting out of the hotel world by opening a food truck, opening Craft Burger, the biggest issue with a food truck, why Shannen decided to join Finn Hall, plans for a brick & mortar location, and Shannen's experience on the Food Network's Chopped.

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