Episode 196 - Lance Fegen of Fegen's

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Atlas Restaurant Group bringing a new Italian concept to Montrose, Tilman Fertitta's new Mastro's restaurant opening in The Woodlands, and multiple new restaurants opening. In the Restaurants of the Week section Le Jardinier is featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Lance Fegen of Fegen's. Eric speaks with Lance about why Fegen's made sense as Lance's next move, his thought about putting his career to the side, the menu at Fegen's being more Italian, old guys still having it, how Fegen's is going so far, how The Heights has changed over the years, living in Galveston now, goals for Fegen's, learning how to trust people, what motivated him to pursue a psychology degree recently, his previous problems with alcohol, stopping the cycle, being a certified coach/recovery coach, and more!

• New Italian Restaurant from Owners of River Oaks Hot Spots Heads to Buzzy Montrose Development
• Tilman Fertitta Dishes on his New Mastro's Restaurant Set to Make a Splash in The Woodlands
• Houston's New Mediterranean-Inspired All-Day Cafe Set to Charm Boulevard Oaks
• Downtown's New Charity Bar Takes Flight with Opening Date
• Las Vegas Ramen Restaurant Stirs Up Hot Openings in The Heights
• Nationally Acclaimed Ice Cream Shop Now Serving Scoops in CityCentre
• Fresh New Restaurant Serving All-Day Breakfast and More Opens in The Heights
• 4 Top Chef Contestants Serve Up 'Immersive' Juneteenth Dinner Experience in Houston
• Houston's Vets Opening Exciting Italian Restaurant in Prime Galleria-Area Spot