What's Eric Eating

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! Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Houston Food Influencer's Smash Burger Pop-Up Finds a Permanent Hom

On today's podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Cabo Bob's opening 3 new locations in the Houston area, The Chocolate bar returning with a new name and location, and Aaron Bludorn's new seafood concept that's heading to Rice Village. In the Restaurants of the Week Patton's and Roberta's are featured. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by the team behind The Big Vibe Group. Grant, Josep, and Marc speak with Eric about how this venture came together, what attracted each of them to this partnership since the splitting of Clark Cooper Concepts, the development/aesthetics of Gratify, why now was the right time for Flora, bringing something strong with Flora into the Mexican food scene, Josep's role in developing the menu at Flora, the inspirations for the food, Flora's decor, the focus on cocktails at Flora, how Grant's travels have inspired him, the latest details regarding Graffiti Raw and Daddy's Burgers, possi

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss the latest from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including a recap of the latest episode of Top Chef, the James Beard Foundation's finalist announcement, and pastry chef Jordi Roca is set to open his gelato shop in Houston soon. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Flora is featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Niki Vongthong of Hidden Omakase. Niki speaks with Eric about her family's time running a grocery store, switching the family business from a grocery store to a restaurant, what set her upon her culinary journey, Niki's transition into professional cooking, her time in Spain & Thailand, what she learned while at Uchi, her first time leading a kitchen, why she loves the omakase style, the approach to building courses with omakase, her incorporation of Thai elements, how she's gotten more comfortable with leading, celebrating special occasions at Hidden Omakase, and much more! Follow Eric on Instagram and Twit

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including Gr8 Plate Hospitality opening a new concept called Passerella this spring, Jackson Street BBQ closing, and Liuyishou Hotpot has arrived in Houston with a soft opening. In the Restaurants of the Week Loro and Tatemó are featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Nick Fine of Wild Oats. Nick speaks with Eric about how he got into cooking, the interesting origin story/road he took to get to this point, what it's been like working with Chris Shepherd, the difference between running a restaurant versus running a business, what made him pursue developing Wild Oats, how he describes the food at Wild Oats, developing the menu, the story behind Grilly Nelson, vision for Wild Oats, how it's going so far, what the future holds for him, and more! Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: These Hou

Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Surprise Shakeup Sees Founders Depart Exciting East End Cocktail Bar Chris Shepherd Calls Off Plans to Open a Casual Cocktail Bar in Montrose Ben Berg's Casual Italian Restaurant Swaps the Energy Corridor for Charming Sugar Land Spot Top Chef Recap: Houston Chefs Shine in Highly Anticipated Season 19 Premiere Dynamic Team Behind 2 Hot Houston Restaurants Serves Up New Italian Eatery Viral British Baker Pops Up in Houston This Weekend Serving Decadent Desserts

Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Oscars of the Food World Recognize Houston Chefs and Restaurants with 12 Semifinalist Nominations Austin-Based Butcher Shop and Burger Spot Suddenly Shutter at Houston's Newest Food Hall Modern General Store Set to Open Second Location at Historic Houston Farmers Market Top Chef's Big Houston Premiere Stirs Up 2 Tasty Events This Week Ben Berg's Casual Italian Restaurant Swaps the Energy Corridor for Charming Sugar Land Spot Fried Jambalaya Rolls, Fried Cupcakes, and More Take Top Honors at Rodeo's Carnival Food Contest Chris Shepherd Calls Off Plans to Open a Casual Cocktail Bar in Montrose

Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Oscars of the Food World Recognize Houston Chefs and Restaurants with 12 Semifinalist Nominations 9 Houston Restaurants Earn Spots on 2022's Best List by Texas Monthly Houston Restaurant Weeks Debuts New Charity Dining Event This Week with Lower Price Points Cold Shiner Still Flows at Reopened Legendary Houston Dive Bar New Movie-Themed Restaurant Dazzles Galleria with Gold Wrapped Steak Austin-Based Butcher Shop and Burger Spot Suddenly Shutter at Houston's Newest Food Hall Houston Favorites Lasso Top Honors at Rodeo's Best Bites Competition Celebrity-Backed Hot Chicken Restaurant Adds Fourth Houston-Area Location

Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Prominent Houston Restaurant Company Announces Surprise Ownership Split New Heights Café and Tea Room Blends Monica Pope's Menu with Top Local Talent Upscale New Restaurant Paying Homage to Houston Graces the Galleria Area 9 Houston Restaurants Earn Spots on 2022's Best List by Texas Monthly Houston Restaurant Weeks Debuts New Charity Dining Event This Week with Lower Price Points New Upscale Korean Barbecue Restaurant from Veteran Restaurateur Sizzles in The Heights Worldly Heights Sandwich Cafe Serves Up New Name and Baguette Favorites Common Bond Bakes Up Sixth On-The-Go Location in Midtown Mixed-Use Development Star Chef-Backed Asian Smokehouse Sets Opening Date for The Heights New Movie-Themed Restaurant Dazzles Galleria with Gold Wrapped Steak

Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Houston Fine Dining King Launches Rodeo's First Ever Sit-Down Restaurant Game-Changing Chinatown Dining Development Unveils Plans for Major Expansion Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Rustles Up Exciting Eats and Tempting Treats for 2022 Allergy-Friendly Austin Restaurant Freshens Up Montrose Development with Healthy Fare Houston Distillery Pairs with Chris Shepherd for New Charity-Minded Bourbon Exclusive: Blood Bros. BBQ Owner Sounds off on The Bachelor Appearance Wildly Popular Heights Hot Chicken Shop Rolls Out New Food Truck Fleet 'Like an Old Pair of Slippers': Houston's Deliman Previews His Shiny New Location Budget-Friendly Omakase Rolls Out in Buzzy Downtown Food Hall

Trying something new with the podcast, if you have a question that you'd like to ask Eric or a topic for him and his cohosts to discuss send them to Eric at eric@culturemap.com and he'll answer/discuss it on a future episode. Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: 2 Popular Texas Burger Brands Team Up to Create Beefy New Powerhouse Clever Montrose Cooking School Nurtures Newbie Houston Chefs Top Chef Reveals Premiere Date and Details of New Houston-Based Episodes Innovative Soul Food Restaurant Serves Up Second Houston-Area Location Houston's Best Food and Drink Talent Star in New Charity Pop-Up Series Houston Fine Dining King Launches Rodeo's First Ever Sit-Down Restaurant Acclaimed Houston Barbecue Joint Previews Smokin' New Location in Katy

Trying something new with the podcast, if you have a question that you'd like to ask Eric or a topic for him and his cohosts to discuss send them to Eric at eric@culturemap.com and he'll answer/discuss it on a future episode. Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Power Houston Hospitality Group Taps Fine Dining Chef for New Montrose Restaurant Award-Winning Houston Chef Bakes Up New Pizzeria in Intimate Midtown Bungalow Houston's Fine Dining Palace Reunites with Veteran Chef Who Departed 5 Years Ago 5 Things to Know in Houston Food Right Now: Openings and a Farewell to Ouisie 2 Popular Texas Burger Brands Team Up to Create Beefy New Powerhouse Where to Eat in Houston Right Now: 9 Fresh Restaurants to Sample in the New Year

Trying something new with the podcast, if you have a question that you'd like to ask Eric or a topic for him and his cohosts to discuss send them to Eric at eric@culturemap.com and he'll answer/discuss it on a future episode. Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Acclaimed Houston Sushi Masterminds Serve Up Modern New Japanese Restaurant in Upper Kirby  Shark Tank-Backed Austin Restaurant Cooks Up First Houston Location Chris Shepherd Beefs Up Historic Farmers Market with His New Retro Burger Restaurant Houston's Best Deli Reveals Closing Date for Original Location Before Big Move Dish Society Founder's Dynamic New Restaurant Debuts in CityCentre 5 Things to Know in Houston Food Right Now: Openings and a Farewell to Ouisie

It's that time of year again! It's the final podcast of the year which means time to look back at the favorite restaurants and food from 2021. Eric alongside Linda Salinas, Mary Clarkson, Michael Fulmer, and Matt Harris discuss their favorite new restaurants that opened, the dishes they remember most, the trends, their favorite classic restaurants, the saddest shutters of the year, and finally what restaurants they're looking forward to visiting in 2022.

Trying something new with the podcast, if you have a question that you'd like to ask Eric or a topic for him and his cohosts to discuss send them to Eric at eric@culturemap.com and he'll answer/discuss it on a future episode. Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Running List of Houston Restaurants and Bars Temporarily Closed Due to Latest COVID Outbreak Iconic Canadian Coffee and Doughnut Shop Rolls Out Big Plans for Houston Wagyu Steaks, Live Lobsters, and All the Cheese: Craft Butcher Shop Debuts at Historic Farmers Market Where to Eat in Houston Right Now: Our Favorite New Restaurants for 2021 Pioneering Houston Food Truck Hits the Brakes on an Impressive 11 Year Run Delightfully Diverse Houston Bakery Rises with New Katy Location Popular Houston Chicken & Waffle Restaurant Rolls into Montrose with 'Fryders' and Ice Cream Parlor

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by the Swanky Maven herself Felice Sloan to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston bar and restaurant scene including the reopening of the Little Pappas Seafood House, a very early announcment of Hattie B's Hot Chicken coming to Houston, and the final numbers from the popular Houston Restaurant Weeks program. In the Restaurants of the Week section Maize is featured. Eric is also joined by Aaron Inkrott and Brock Wagner of Saint Arnold Brewing Company. They discuss Aaron's recent promotion to brewmaster, both of their paths to where there are with Saint Arnold, the seltzer craze, and Eric even gets Brock to break some major news about a new division of Saint Arnold arriving in a year or two! Trying something new with the podcast, if you have a question that you'd like to ask Eric or a topic for him and his cohosts to discuss send them to Eric at eric@culturemap.com and he'll answer/discuss it on a future episode. Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out

Trying something new with the podcast, if you have a question that you'd like to ask Eric or a topic for him and his cohosts to discuss send them to Eric at eric@culturemap.com and he'll answer/discuss it on a future episode. Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Acclaimed Chinese Bistro Picks Hot Heights Development for Stylish New Location Duck, Sushi, and Michelin-Star Resumes Coming to Medical Center's New Luxury Hotel Houston Restaurant Royalty Serves Up Goode News for The Woodlands Dining Scene Tilman Fertitta's Luxurious New Mastro's Sets Sail in The Woodlands This Week Eclectic Upper Kirby Restaurant's New Space Offers Patio, Paleo, Keto, and More Houston Restaurant Weeks Reveals Lowest Donation Total in 10 Years Hot Dallas Pizzeria's First Houston Spot Bakes Up Creative Pies and Late Night Eats in Midtown

Trying something new with the podcast, if you have a question that you'd like to ask Eric or a topic for him and his cohosts to discuss send them to Eric at eric@culturemap.com and he'll answer/discuss it on a future episode. Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Chris Shepherd Shakes Up His Restaurants with Big Closure and 2 New Concepts 6 Things to Know in Houston Food Right Now: Chefs on the Move, Great Crepes, and More Hot Chicken Acclaimed Chinese Bistro Picks Hot Heights Development for Stylish New Location Tex-Mex Staple and All-American Cafe Coming to Prime West U Shopping Plaza Favorite Inner Loop Burger Joint Now Open Near Baybrook Mall Ambitious New Mexican Restaurant Opens in Familiar Memorial-Area Spot

Trying something new with the podcast, if you have a question that you'd like to ask Eric or a topic for him and his cohosts to discuss send them to Eric at eric@culturemap.com and he'll answer/discuss it on a future episode. Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Red-Hot Houston Restaurateur Reveals 2 New Concepts for Buzzy Buffalo Bayou Development 2 Houston Tasting Menu Temples Earn Esquire Best New Restaurant Nods Houston's Busiest Patio Spot Serves Up Massive New Location in The Woodlands Chris Shepherd Shakes Up His Restaurants with Big Closure and 2 New Concepts Farmers Market Favorite Ice Cream Maker Sets Opening Date for New Heights Scoop Shop Lavish London Gaming Club Darts into Houston with Games, Cocktails, and Choice Eats, and Open Date

Trying something new with the podcast, if you have a question that you'd like to ask Eric or a topic for him and his cohosts to discuss send them to Eric at eric@culturemap.com and he'll answer/discuss it on a future episode. Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: 2 Houston Nightlife Veterans Step in to Open Planned Galleria Food Hall Austin Based Bar Serves Up Tropical Vibes to Prime Montrose Rooftop New Wine Shop-Market Boasting CBD Items, Art, and More Pops Open in Bellaire Ambitious New Houston BBQ Joint Fires Up EaDo with Smoked Meats and Massive Patio Ben Berg Heats Up The Heights with New, Intimate Italian Restaurant 26 Houston Restaurants Open for Dine-In on Thanksgiving Day Suburban Favorite Pizza Joint Picks The Heights for First Inner Loop Location Red-Hot Houston Restaurateur Reveals 2 New Concepts for Buzzy Buffalo Bayou Development

Trying something new with the podcast, if you have a question that you'd like to ask Eric or a topic for him and his cohosts to discuss send them to Eric at eric@culturemap.com and he'll answer/discuss it on a future episode. Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Bun B and Houston Food Trucks Team Up for Astroworld Victims Fundraiser Masterchef Winner Christine Ha Picks Spring Branch for Vietnamese Gastropub New York Based, Australian Style Coffee Shop Brews Up First Houston Location Fantastical, Anime-Inspired Nightclub Dances into Downtown This Month 2 Houston Nightlife Veterans Step in to Open Planned Galleria Food Hall Austin Based Bar Serves Up Tropical Vibes to Prime Montrose Rooftop Pint-Sized Coffee Shop Percolates in Buzzy Garden Oaks Destination Favorite Uptown Sushi Rolls into North Houston with Stylish New Concept To hear Patrick's full story, listen to episode 47 of Tales from the Pits: Texas BBQ Podcast here.