Episode 201 - Aaron Bludorn of Bludorn

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Post Houston revealing 11 new vendors, a new Italian concept hitting Houston from Jessica Biondi, and a trio of chefs uniting for a midtown patio bar. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Gratify and Night Shift are featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Aaron Bludorn of Bludorn. Eric speaks with Aaron about how the first year of Bludorn went, what Aaron expected versus what he encountered during his first year, where did the Lobster Pot Pie dish come from, keeping their preparations fresh, the hot sauce being a hit, assembling the team he has, how's brunch at Bludorn's, cheat code to getting a table reservation at Bludorn, ideas about another concept, advice for people on what to get when they go to Bludorn, and more!

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