Episode 235 - Aaron Franklin of Loro

Apr 07, 2022, 11:00 AM

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Burger Bodega opening this summer, Benjy Levit's new concept, and Daniel Wolfe's fundraising efforts. In the Restaurants of the Week section BCN and Blue Stone Lane. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Aaron Franklin of Loro. Aaron speaks with Eric about how Loro came together, his role in shaping the menu, why he decided to come to Houston for this, his approach with Loro with it's vast array of menu options, how the concept is doing so far, feeling the love from locals, whether more locations could be in the cards for the future, building the grill at Wild Oats, Franklin BBQ being back to normal since the pandemic started, his new sandwich shop concept that's in the works, and much more!

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