Episode 208 - Benjy Mason and Graham Laborde of Winnie's

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Golden Bagels & Coffee closing, the folks behind Dish Society bringing a new concept to CityCentre, and 2 chefs suddenly departing their restaurants. In the Restaurants of the Week section Concura is featured. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Benjy Mason and Graham Laborde of Winnie's. Benjy and Graham speak with Eric about how Winnie's came about, why this was the right move for Graham, what it's been like for Benjy moving into the bar world coming from the culinary side, the vision for Winnie's, why the location is the right venue for Winnie's, what to expect food wise from the menu, their bar style service model, sourcing locally, the plans for the cocktails, Graham being excited to be the face of something again, and much more!

• Favorite Heights Bagel Shop Known for House-Cured Lox Will Soon Shutter
• Dish Society Masterminds Gather for New American Restaurant in CityCentre
• 2 Hot Houston Chefs Suddenly Depart from Acclaimed Restaurants
• Beloved Museum District Restaurant's Charitable Works Score National Award from Bon Appetit
• Houston Food Influencer Flips Out with New Smash Burger Pop-Up
• New Tulum-Inspired Patio Lounge Shines in Heights Mixed-Use Development
• Top Chef Superstar Announces Big Return of His Shuttered Downtown Italian Restaurant 
• Former Houston Soccer Superstar Joins Cool Crowd at Montrose Restaurant Opening Bash