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    What’s Eric Eating

    Every week, CultureMap Editor Eric Sandler examines the Houston culinary landscape, giving you the latest news, restaurant reviews, and interviews with some of the most interesting people in the scene. New episodes of the What’s Eric Eating? podcast drop every Tuesday and Thursday. 
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    Latest Episodes:
    Episode 470 - Ernest Servantes of Burnt Bean Co. and Leonard Botello IV of Truth BBQ react to the Texas Monthly Top 50 May 28, 2025
    Show notes On a special episode of What's Eric Eating, Eric Sandler was joined by three people very much in the know about the Texas BBQ scene, to discuss the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ restaurants in Texas list!
    • Renowned photographer and entrepreneur Robert Lerma
    • The pitmaster and owner of Truth BBQ in Houston and Brenham, Leonard Botello IV, who ranked inside the top 10 of this list!
    • And Ernest Servantes, the chef/pitmaster/co-owner from Burnt Bean Co. Barbecue, who ranked at the very top of this list!
    Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com:
    • Lively new neighborhood bar shakes up Washington Ave. with diverse menu
    • 7 Houston-area barbecue joints make Texas Monthly's new top 50 list
    • Ben Berg's New York-Inspired, Fancy Burger Joint Will Soon Shutter
    Episode 469 - Hachi and Burnt Bean Co. Barbecue May 27, 2025
    Show notes Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson to dive into some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The pair discuss the recent closings of PostScript and B.B. Lemon and the recent openings of Succulent Fine Dining and King Steak. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Hachi and Burnt Bean Co. Barbecue are featured.
    Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com:
    • Ben Berg's New York-Inspired, Fancy Burger Joint Will Soon Shutter
    • Predicting 13 Barbecue Joints That Could Make Texas Monthly's New Top 10
    • Houston's New Napa Valley-Inspired Restaurant Sets Opening Date
    • Houstonians Will Get the Royal Treatment at this Lively New Steakhouse
    • East Coast-Inspired Eatery Shakes Up Rice Village with 'World's Coldest Martini'
    • Dough-Obsessed Pizzeria Picks River Oaks for First Houston Location
    Episode 468 - Allie Peña and Aaron Bludorn of Bludorn May 15, 2025
    Show notes Chef Allie Peña and chef-owner Aaron Bludorn of Bludorn join Eric on the show today. The pair speak with Eric about Allie taking over as executive chef at Bludorn, why Allie pursued the job, why Aaron felt Allie was the right choice, new ideas Allie has for Bludorn, staples that she plans to keep, her time running the Bar Bludorn kitchen, how Bludorn has exceeded Aaron's expectations in terms of the city's response to it, the Michelin aspect of it all, and more! Plus, they discuss Douglas Keane coming to Houston, any possible interest in The Woodlands, how things are going with Perseid, and Allie goes through the lightning round!
    Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com:
    • Houstonians Will Get The Royal Treatment at This Lively New Steakhouse
    • Massive, German-Inspired Beer Garden Coming to New Energy Corridor Project
    • Houston's Most Pretty-in-Pink Restaurant Quietly Closes in Upper Kirby
    • River Oaks Gourmet Grocer Unveils Cozy New Name and Big Dallas Plans
    Episode 467 - Agnes and Sherman May 13, 2025
    Show notes On today's edition of the podcast Eric is joined by Lawton Driscoll to go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant/bar scene. The pair discuss new restaurant Kirkwood coming this fall from the Mac Haik Restaurant Group, John Avila's new concept Pinballz Pizzeria, and Nancy's Hustle opening daily now for dinner. In the Restaurants of the Week section Agnes and Sherman is featured.
    Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com:
    • New Houston Pizzeria Serves Up Slices and Vintage Vibes in the East End
    • Michelin-Recognized Houston Restaurant Now Open for Dinner Daily
    • Houston's Most Pretty-in-Pink Restaurant Quietly Closes in Upper Kirby
    • River Oaks Gourmet Grocer Unveils Cozy New Name and Big Dallas Plans
    Episode 466 - Jamie Allen of Juliet May 08, 2025
    Show notes Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Jamie Allen of Juliet. Jamie speaks with Eric about his career before his journey into the culinary world, why he decided to switch careers, creating Candy Shack Daiquiris, the inspiration for Juliet, why the movie theater theme for the concept, developing the menu, his influences in the creation of Juliet, what has made Juliet a hit from day one, his team behind the restaurant, the celebs that've visited, the rose wall, plans for expansion, possible other concepts, his work with Haii Keii, the lack of media coverage, and more!
    Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com:
    • New Houston Pizzeria Serves Up Slices and Vintage Vibes in the East End
    • Veteran Houston Chef Steps in to EaDo Barbecue Joint
    • Michelin-Recognized Houston Restaurant Now Open for Dinner Daily
    • Houston's Shuttered Kosher Steakhouse Reopens as Non-Kosher Neighborhood Grill
    Episode 465 - Tavola May 06, 2025
    Show notes Today on the podcast Eric is joined by a returning Felice "Swanky Maven" Sloan to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant/bar scene. The pair speak about Jason Goldstein's new non-kosher steakhouse concept, Cactus Club Cafe opening it's 3rd US location in Houston, and Greg Gatlin of Gatlin's BBQ making his BBQ Brawl debut in June on Food Network. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Tavola is featured.
    Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com:
    • Houston's Shuttered Kosher Steakhouse Reopens as Non-Kosher Neighborhood Grill
    • Canadian Comfort Food Restaurant Puts Down Roots in Prime Houston Spot
    • Michelin-Recognized Houston Restaurant Now Open for Dinner Daily
    • Astros Pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. Serves Up a New Pickleball Bar in Midtown
    Episode 464 - Drake Leonards of Eunice May 01, 2025
    Show notes On today's edition of What's Eric Eating, Eric is joined by Drake Leonards of Eunice. Drake speaks with Eric about the evolution of Eunice since he was last on the podcast back in 2018, why it's important that they're open 7 days a week, fixing their patio situation, being part of the Houston chef community, the team at Eunice, the flexibility they provide customers, having one of the best burgers in town, the possibility of expansion in Houston with some of their other concepts, and much more!
    Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com:
    • Canadian Comfort Food Restaurant Puts Down Roots in Prime Houston Spot
    • Astros Pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. Serves Up a New Pickleball Bar in Midtown
    • Bun B Opens New Spring Location of His Smash Hit Smash Burger Joint
    • Beloved Houston Hot Dog Shop Announces Abrupt Closure After 15 Years
    Episode 463 - BeauSoleil Apr 29, 2025
    Show notes Today on the podcast, Eric is joined by Garden Oaks expert Monica Danna to dive into some of the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant/bar scene. The pair discuss Good Dog Houston closing after 12 years in the Heights, chef Arnaldo Richards new fajita delivery aptly titled FajitaDelivery.com, and CultureMap's list of 9 new bars making an impact in Houston. In the Restaurants of the Week section, BeauSoleil is featured.
    Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com:
    • Beloved Houston Hot Dog Shop Announces Abrupt Closure After 15 Years
    • Houston Chef Fires Up Tex-Mex Delivery with Fajitas, Margs, and More
    • Astros Pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. Serves Up a New Pickleball Bar in Midtown
    • Bun B Opens New Spring Location of His Smash Hit Smash Burger Joint
    Episode 462 - Nick Adair and Katie Adair Barnhart of Adair Concepts Apr 24, 2025
    Show notes Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Nick Adair and Katie Adair Barnhart of Adair Concepts. The siblings discuss with Eric growing up in the restaurant business, why they wanted to continue on with the family business rather than do something different, working together, how they made Adair Kitchen different from Skeeters, how things are going with their Adair Kitchen and larger Los Tios location in West U., balancing Los Tios to be approachable for both new/returning customers, expanding the Los Tios brand to Fredericksburg, bringing Buffalo Grille into the fold of Adair Concepts, keeping the changes to a minimum with Buffalo Grille, why they brought on Diego Fernandez as culinary director, their plans for Eloise Nichols, why Betsy's is challenging in some ways, and much more!
    Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com:
    • Cult Favorite Houston Burger Joint Adds New Co-Owner to Power Future Growth
    • Cowboy-Inspired, Family-Friendly Restaurant Rides into Prime Inner Loop Space
    • Successful Pop-Up Chef Opens a New All-Day Cafe and Bakery in the Heights
    • Creative New Heights Restaurant Spices Up Diner Fare with Asian Flavors
    Episode 461 - Perseid Apr 22, 2025
    Show notes Today on the podcast Eric is joined by a returning Chelsea Thomas. The pair first discuss Chelsea making her return to the culinary scene with her new gig and then they dive into the latest Houston restaurant news. They cover Burger Chan's owners adding a new co-owner, the new cowboy inspired concept coming to the inner loop, and chef Jane Wild's new cafe/bakery concept opening in The Heights. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Perseid is featured.
    Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com:
    • Cult Favorite Houston Burger Joint Adds New Co-Owner to Power Future Growth
    • Cowboy-Inspired, Family-Friendly Restaurant Rides into Prime Inner Loop Space
    • Successful Pop-Up Chef Opens a New All-Day Cafe and Bakery in the Heights
    • Creative New Heights Restaurant Spices Up Diner Fare with Asian Flavors
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