Episode 206 - Daniel Vaughn of Texas Monthly

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and food scene including Bosscat Kitchen's sister concept Ten Sushi + Cocktail Bar is coming to Houston, Peli Peli ending it's run now becoming Mozambik, and Daddy's Chicken Shack opening it's flagship in The Heights. In the Restaurants of the Week section Urbe and Ixim are featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Daniel Vaughn, BBQ editor of Texas Monthly. Daniel speaks with Eric about his career before he started with Texas Monthly, how the opportunity with Texas Monthly came about, whether he's used to getting recognized at this point, how his top 50 list is coming along, the research that went into making the list, the changes to the BBQ scene in Texas, how big city BBQ spots distinguish themselves, the different types of influences that have entered into Texas BBQ, how important sides/desserts are, the Houston BBQ scene, and much more!

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