Episode 394 - Itai Ben Eli and Yotam Dolev of Októ

On today's episode Eric is joined by Itai Ben Eli and Yotam Dolev of Októ. Itai and Yotam discuss with Eric how Októ fits in with the rest of the Sof Hospitality concepts, what Októ is, the dishes they're developing, the types of techniques they're using that are different from their other concepts, why the want to showcase that Mediterranean food is more than just Greek food, the research they did in Spain, why Montrose Collective was the right spot for Októ, when they plan to open the concept will open, how a meal will go at Októ, the ambience diners will feel when entering the restaurant, what they think about the Michelin guide coming to Houston, and more! Plus, they give a bit of a tease about what they're working on in Austin. 

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