Episode 154 - Alex Brennan-Martin and Marcus Gausepohl of Brennan's of Houston

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by first time podcast co-host Lennie Ambrose of Saint Arnold Brewing Company to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Lennie's own establishment being blindsided by a TABC ruling forcing them to close, the reveal of the list of restaurants participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks, the newest concept hitting the Heights, and the upcoming Tastemaker awards. In the Restaurants of the Week section Eric and Lennie share some of their recent restaurant experiences and where they've been going as of late.

In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Alex Brennan-Martin and Marcus Gausepohl of Brennan's of Houston. Alex and Marcus speak with Eric about their early days in the restaurant industry, the amount of talent that has come through Brennan's over the years, why Brennan's was the right place for Marcus, how they're handling the Covid-19 health crisis, adapting their food for to-go, and much more!

• Prominent Houston Restaurateur Vincent Mandola Passes Away at 77
• TABC 'Blindsides' Houston Breweries by Forcing Their Restaurants to Close 
• Eleven Houston Restaurant Reopenings and Closings to Know
• New All-Day Breakfast Restaurant Finds a Home in The Heights
• 16 Best New Houston Restaurants Compete for Coveted Tastemakers Title
• Houston Restaurant Weeks Dishes Out Fresh Newcomers and To-Go Options
• Generous Museum District Restaurant Hosts Pop-Ups For Out-of-Work Bartenders
• Texas German Restaurant/Beer Garden Reopens with Refreshing New Look