Synopsis
Every week, CultureMap Food 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 Thursday morning, just in time to plan your weekend.
Episodes
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Episode 229 - Marcus Davis of The Breakfast Klub, Reggae Hut, & Kulture
24/02/2022 Duration: 01h07minFollow 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
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Episode 228 - Going to the Matt
17/02/2022 Duration: 31minFollow 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
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Episode 227 - Willow Villarreal and Charles Toomey of J-Bar-M Barbecue
03/02/2022 Duration: 01h03minFollow 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
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Episode 226 - Keith Goldston and Julie Dalton of The Post Oak
27/01/2022 Duration: 01h10minTrying 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
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Episode 225 - Danny Frounfelkner of Sipple
20/01/2022 Duration: 01h09minTrying 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
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Episode 224 - Blake Robertson and Ryan Cade of RC Ranch
13/01/2022 Duration: 01h21minTrying 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
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Episode 223 - 2021 Year in Review with Linda Salinas, Mary Clarkson, Michael Fulmer, and Matt Harris
30/12/2021 Duration: 56minIt'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.
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Episode 222 - Kathleen Morgan of Honeychild's Sweet Creams
23/12/2021 Duration: 51minTrying 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
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Episode 221 - Aaron Inkrott and Brock Wagner of Saint Arnold Brewing Company
16/12/2021 Duration: 01h20minToday 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
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Episode 220 - Aaron Lyons and Brandi Key of Daily Gather
09/12/2021 Duration: 01h41sTrying 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
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Episode 219 - Reginald Scott, Winner of the 2021 Oxtail Mashup
02/12/2021 Duration: 55minTrying 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
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Episode 218 - Addie and Dustin Teague of Relish Restaurant & Bar
24/11/2021 Duration: 01h02minTrying 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
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Episode 217 - Daut Elshani and Geoff Hundt of d'Alba Craft Kitchen & Cocktails
18/11/2021 Duration: 55minTrying 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
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Episode 216 - Patrick Feges of Feges BBQ and Jim Buchanan of Dozier's BBQ
11/11/2021 Duration: 01h09minTrying 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.
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Episode 215 - Mary Clarkson of Avondale Food and Wine
04/11/2021 Duration: 26minToday on the podcast, Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson of Avondale Food and Wine. They discuss Aaron Bludorn's plans to open a new restaurant, Miami based doughnut shop, The Salty, opening in Houston, and Tin Drum Asian Kitchen coming to Houston as well. In the Restaurants of the Week portion of the podcast, Eric and Mary discuss their recent visit to Alba Ristorante in the Hotel Granduca. 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.
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Episode 214 - Dodie Wilson and Rebecca Masson of Dodie's Beer + Wine Shoppe
28/10/2021 Duration: 51minTrying 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: Food Hall Favorite Barbecue Joint Bringing Brisket and Fajitas to New Cypress Location Star Chefs Take Houstonians Through New Japanese Dual-Concept Journey in The Heights Hot Heights Bar Reloads with Award Winning Bartender and Acclaimed Chef Houston's Black Chefs Heat Up New 'Kultured' Dinner Series Chef's Departure Prompts a Reboot at Popular Houston Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant Downtown's Newest Luxury Steakhouse Reveals Hotly Anticipated Opening Date
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Episode 213 - Mary Ellen Angel of Angel Share HTX
21/10/2021 Duration: 36minTrying 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: Popular Bellaire BBQ Joint Heats Up New York Times List of 50 Exciting Restaurants Top Montrose Coffee Shop Levels Up with New Coffee and Pastry Talents New Non-Alcoholic Beer, Wine, and Spirits Shop Pops Open in Rice Village in Time for Sober October 7 Smokin' Houston Area Joints Sizzle on Texas Monthly's Surprising New Best BBQ in Texas List Houston Favorite Soul Food Restaurant Cooks Up New Heights Area Location 5 Things to Know in Houston Food Right Now: Openings, Island Eats, and a Farewell to Old Friends
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Bonus Episode - Breaking Down the Texas Monthly Top 50 with Michael Fulmer and Patrick Feges
19/10/2021 Duration: 34minTrying 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!
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Episode 212 - Win Campbell and Molly Voorhees of Becks Prime
14/10/2021 Duration: 01h04minTrying 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: Anvil Owner's Downtown Tequila Bar Will Say Adios at the End of October Rapidly Expanding Bar Group Adds Spring Branch Staple, Parts Ways with Local Chef Ambitious New Mexican Restaurant Pops into Familiar Energy Corridor Space Popular Bellaire BBQ Joint Heats Up New York Times List of 50 Exciting Restaurants LA's Most Popular Cupcake Shop Sprinkles into Rice Village Massive New Nightclub Splashes into EaDo for Halloween Weekend Montrose's Newest Craft Beer Spot Serves Up Choice Lagers, IPA's, and Pub Bites
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Episode 211 - Steve Marques and Kim Kaase of Craft Creamery
07/10/2021 Duration: 54minTrying 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: Downtonwn's Buzzy Post Houston Reveals Open Date, a Groundbreaking Pizza Spot, and More Houston's Newest Master Sommelier on the Grueling Process of Passing the Wine World's Toughest Test Armandos Owners' New Italian Restaurant Debuts in River Oaks Houston Restaurant Veterans Craft Tasty New Neighborhood Spot in Garden Oaks New Virtual Food Hall Powers Up in Northwest Houston with 4 Crowd-Pleasing Concepts Aaron Bludorn Remixes Menu at Houston's Beloved Burger and Breakfast Joint Ambitious New Mexican Restaurant Pops into Familiar Energy Corridor Space