Episode 173 - Ben Williams and Wendell Robbins III of Highway Vodka
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Michael discuss Houston Rockets star player James Harden jumping into the restaurant industry with a concept called 13, a new intimate sushi restaurant called Hidden Omakase opening up in the Galleria area, and the closing of Morningstar. In the Restaurants of the Week section Masraff's and OSTIA are featured.
In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Ben Williams and Wendell Robbins III of Highway Vodka. Ben and Wendell speak with Eric about how they both got into distilling spirits, the benefits of hemp in their vodka, going from distilling hobbyist to creating a business, the growth of their distilling, how it's been so far, their work with The Nearest & Jack Advancement Initiative, how operating during Covid hasn't slowed their success, plans for the future, and more!
- Rockets Superstar James Harden Bringing Upscale Restaurant and Nightclub to Houston
- Intimate and Worldly New Sushi Restaurant Rolls Out in the Galleria Area
- Sun Sets on Inventive Heights Neighborhood Cafe and Doughnut Shop
- Popular Inner Loop Wine Bar and Cafe Uncorks new Memorial-Area Location
- Eagerly Anticipated Houston Restaurant Offers Free Pizza for Life to Raise Dough