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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.
Episodes
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Episode 597 - The Fifth Table
This week Eric Sandler was joined by Raffi Nasr, founder of Craft Pita to discuss... Hai Hospitality is bringing another concept to Houston. Uchibā Houston…
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Episode 596 - Abbas Dhanani of Burger Bodega
The man behind Burger Bodega, Abbas Dhanani returns to the podcast today. Abbas speaks with Eric about what he's learned since opening the first location of…
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Episode 595 - DAO'N Korean Modern Restaurant
Eric is back and on today's edition he's joined by Felice Sloan, a.k.a. the Swanky Maven. Felice and Eric discuss some of the latest news coming from the…
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Episode 594 - Nicole Routhier of Le Colonial
On today's edition of What's Eric Eating, Nicole Routhier of Le Colonial stops by to speak with Eric about why she felt like she was destined to become a chef…
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Episode 593 - House of Louie
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson of Heights Grocer and Montrose Grocer and the duo discussed... Houston Wine Merchant has a new owner!…
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Episode 592 - Carlos Andrade and Shaun Stockton of Mack Allen's
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Carlos Andrade and Shaun Stockton of Mack Allen's. The guys speak with Eric about why Mack Allen's was the right place…
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Episode 591 - Michelin Guide 2026 Reactions
The 2026 Michelin Guide is here which means it's time for another roundtable discussion and reaction on What's Eric Eating. Today on the podcast Eric is joined…
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Episode 590 - Aaron Bludorn of Bludorn Hospitality Group
Aaron Bludorn is back on the podcast! He joins Eric today to discuss the opening of a 2nd location of Bar Bludorn, why the Woodlands was the right spot for the…
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Episode 589 - Mack Allen's
This week Mary Clarkson joins Eric to discuss: News on restaurants Southern Jerks, BARI Ristorante, and more! Restaurant of the Week - Fine dining steakhouse…
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Episode 588 - Brian Gendron from The Riot Comedy Club
What's Eric Eating with host Eric Sandler! This week's special guest is Brian Gendron, the owner of The Riot Comedy Club! Eric and Brian discussed how he got…
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Episode 587 - Exilio Latin Flair, and Food and Wine Best New Chef
What's Eric Eating with host Eric Sandler! This week he's joined by special guest Rafael Nasr, the founder of Craft Pita! This week the pair discussed... Food…
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Episode 586 - Joe Cervantez and Raz Halili of Parkwood American Grille & Pier 6 Seafood
Joe Cervantez and Raz Halili of Parkwood American Grille and Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House join Eric on the podcast today. The pair speak with Eric about the…
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Episode 585 - Parkwood American Grille and chrôma
Felice Sloan, a.k.a. The Swanky Maven, is back! Felice joins Eric to discuss some of the latest happenings from the Houston food scene including H&H Bagels…
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Episode 584 - Douglas Rodriguez and Pedro Teyuca of Exilio Latin Flair
Today on the podcast, Eric is joined by Douglas Rodriguez and Pedro Teyuca of Exilio Latin Flair. Pedro was unable to join for the first portion of the podcast…
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Episode 583 - Eastbound Barbecue, Willow's Smokehouse & Tavern, and Terry Black's BBQ
It's a Post Labor Day edition of What's Eric Eating! Today Eric is joined by Houston BBQ Festival co-founder Michael Fulmer to discuss some of the latest…
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Episode 582 - Juan Antonio Hernandez and Aquiles Chávez of Pochitos Mariscos y Más
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Juan Antonio Hernandez, a.k.a. Tony, and Aquiles Chávez of Pochitos Mariscos y Más. The duo speak with Eric about…
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Episode 581 - The Audrey & a Food Critic Learns about Real World Prices
Chelsea Thomas is back on the podcast today to speak with Eric about all the latest happenings and annoying things happening in the Houston food scene. The…
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Episode 580 - Marco Thompson & Mauricio Alvarado of Osteria di Mercato
On today's edition of What's Eric Eating, Eric is joined by Marco Thompson and Mauricio Alvarado of Osteria di Mercato. Marco and Mauricio share how they both…
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Episode 579 - One Roast
Today on the show Eric is joined by Raffi Nasr of Craft Pita! The guys dive into some of the latest news from the Houston food scene including Chris Williams'…
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Episode 578 - Luis Lopez, Jake Granville, & Ryan Penn of Eastbound Barbecue
On today's edition of What's Eric Eating, Eric is joined by Luis Lopez, Jake Granville, & Ryan Penn of Eastbound Barbecue. The guys speak with Eric about how…
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Episode 577 - Angie's Pizza and Bar Angie
Today on the podcast, Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson of Heights Grocer and Montrose Grocer. Eric speaks with Mary about some of the latest news from the…
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Episode 576 - The Ultimate Chain Restaurant Draft Winner Reveal with Graham Laborde of Winnie's
Time to reveal the winner of The Ultimate Chain Restaurant Draft! Graham Laborde of Winnie's joins Eric on today's podcast to serve as the special guest judge…
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Episode 575 - The Ultimate Chain Restaurant Draft
It's draft day on What's Eric Eating! Eric, Sarah Dowling of Baso, Abbas Dhanani of Burger Bodega, Raffi Nasr of Craft Pita, and Chelsea Thomas are drafting…
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Episode 574 - Paul Friedman of Chef's Table
Today on the show Eric is joined by Paul Friedman of Chef's Table. Paul speaks with Eric about pursuing a career in culinary, designing restaurants at first…
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Episode 573 - Charolais and Coarse
On today's edition of the show, Eric is joined by Houston BBQ Festival co-founder Michael Fulmer to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston food world…
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Episode 572 - Justin Yu of House of Louie
Time for part 2 of Eric's conversation with Justin Yu of Thorough Fare Hospitality. Today Justin speaks with Eric about his new concept House of Louie. Justin…
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Episode 571 - The Bear Season 5 Recap with Justin Yu
No news or restaurants of the week on today's podcast because it's time to get our yearly spoiler filled discussion about The Bear with Eric and Thorough Fare…
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Episode 570 - Allen Lin of Fortune 8
On today's edition of the podcast, Eric is joined by Allen Lin of Fortune 8. Allen speaks with Eric about what led him to pursue a career in food, going from…
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Episode 569 - Galaxy Pizza
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Felice Sloan, a.k.a. The Swanky Maven, to discuss some of the latest news happenings from the Houston food scene…
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Episode 568 - Anthonys New York Italian
On today's episode, Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson of Heights Grocer and Montrose Grocer to go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and…
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Episode 567 - Chef's Table and Snarky's Pizza & Burgers
Eric is joined by Houston BBQ Festival co-founder Michael Fulmer on today's edition of the show. The pair discuss some of the latest news from the Houston…
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Episode 566 - Fred McBride of Captain Mc's Seafood
On today's episode Eric is joined by Fred McBride of Captain Mc's Seafood. Fred speaks with Eric about how went from being a music teacher to pursuing a career…
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Episode 565 - Osteria di Mercato
Chelsea Thomas, a.k.a. Date Night Draft 3.0 Winner, of Local Foods Group makes her triumphant return to the podcast! Chelsea joins Eric today to discuss some…
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Episode 564 - 9 Tarot Readings for Houston Food with Amber Ambrose
Today on the podcast Eric is doing things a bit different today... ok a lot different. Eric is joined by former food writer and now Tarot reader Amber Ambrose…
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Episode 563 - Kirkwood
Today on the show Eric is joined by Raffi Nasr of Craft Pita to go through some of the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and…
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Episode 562 - JD Davy and Paul Rice of Recess
Eric, on today's edition of the show, is joined by JD Davy and Paul Rice of Recess. The guys speak with Eric about how they first started working together…
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Episode 561 - Eleven Eleven and Hidden Omakase
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by CultureMap contributor Brianna McClane. Brianna and Eric discuss some of the latest news from the Houston culinary scene…
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Episode 560 - Brock Wagner of Saint Arnold Brewing Company and Asa Hanrahan of Flying Saucer & Rodeo Goat
Eric's doing things a little different for the show today. On this edition of What's Eric Eating Eric is joined by Brock Wagner of Saint Arnold Brewing Company…
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Episode 559 - Toga and Sip & Skewer
On this edition of the podcast Eric is joined by Houston BBQ Festival co-founder Michael Fulmer. Since the news edition of the podcast has been off for a…
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Episode 558 - Mark Clayton and Terry Williams of Squable
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mark Clayton and Terry Williams of Squable. The guys speak with Eric about the opening days of Squable, working with…
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Episode 557 - Christopher Huang of Narwhal Jousting Club
Today on the show Eric is joined by Christopher Huang of Narwhal Jousting Club. Christopher speaks with Eric about how computers pushed him towards the…
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Episode 556 - Exilio Latin Flair
Today on the podcast, Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson of Heights Grocer and Montrose Grocer. Eric and Mary discuss some of the latest news from the Houston…
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Episode 555 - Benjy Mason and Jason Kerr of Shredders Pizza
On today's edition of the podcast, Eric is joined by Jason Kerr and Benjy Mason of Shredders Pizza. The duo discuss with Eric how the idea for Shredders Pizza…
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Episode 554 - Jantra
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Felice Sloan, a.k.a. The Swanky Maven. Eric and Felice cover some of the latest happenings from the Houston food scene…
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Episode 553 - Julian Haynes of Cosmic Ice Cream Co.
On today's edition of the podcast, Eric is joined by Julian Haynes of Cosmic Ice Cream Co. to discuss his career, Cosmic, and more. Julian speaks with Eric…
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Episode 552 - Alba Huerta & Vanessa Alba of Julep and Robin Wong of Blood Bros. BBQ
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Alba Huerta and Vanessa Alba of Julep as well as Robin Wong of Blood Bros. BBQ. Alba shares her insights on the creation…
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Episode 551 - Johnny Ritas Cocina y Cantina, Pho Prime and Crawfish Cafe
On today's edition of the podcast, Eric is joined by Houston BBQ Festival co-founder Michael Fulmer. Eric and Michael cover some of the latest news from the…
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Episode 550 - Paige and Andrew Alvis and German Mosquera of Long Weekend
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Paige and Andrew Alvis and German Mosquera of Long Weekend. The trio speak Eric about the creation of Long Weekend…
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Episode 549 - Loves Dumpling House and Shredders Pizza
On today's edition of the show Eric is joined by Raffi Nasr of Craft Pita. First Raffi catches Eric up on his own personal news, the birth of the pita prince!…
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Episode 548 - David Anderson III and Dominick Lee of Fancy's
On today's edition of the podcast Eric is joined by David Anderson III and Dominick Lee of Fancy's. The pair speak with Eric about how they started working…
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Episode 547 - Latuli
On today's edition of the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson of Heights Grocer and Montrose Grocer. The pair dive into some of the latest news from…
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Episode 546 - Jabril Riddick of Southern Jerks
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Jabril Riddick of Southern Jerks. Jabril speaks with Eric about his decision to go on his own to open his own concept…
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Episode 545 - The Green Room
Eric is joined once again by the Swanky Maven Felice Sloan on today's edition of the show. The pair dive into some of the latest news from the Houston culinary…
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Episode 544 - Tom Cunanan, Daniel Davidson, and Brian Doke of The Green Room
On today's edition of What's Eric Eating, Eric is joined by Tom Cunanan, Daniel Davidson, and Brian Doke of The Green Room. The trio speak with Eric about…
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Episode 543 - Long Weekend
Today on the show Eric is joined by Monica to go over some of the latest happenings from the Houston culinary scene. Eric and Monica discuss The Raven Grill…
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Episode 542 - Ryan Hildebrand of Killen's
On today's edition of What's Eric Eating, Eric is joined by Ryan Hildebrand of Killen's. Ryan speaks with Eric about his time in Wimberley, the challenges they…
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Episode 541 - The Culinary Cup, Texas Roadhouse, & Star Rover
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Houston BBQ Festival co-founder Michael Fulmer. Eric and Michael cover some of the latest news from the Houston culinary…
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Episode 540 - Paul Miller of Gr8 Plate Hospitality
Today on the show Eric is joined by Paul Miller of Gr8 Plate Hospitality. Paul speaks with Eric about the latest happenings at Gr8 Plate Hospitality, why Union…
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Episode 539 - Bar Xolo
On today's edition of the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson of Heights Grocer and Montrose Grocer. The duo discuss some of the latest news from the…
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Episode 538 - Reginald Scott of The Smoke and Coarse
On today's edition of the show Eric is joined by Reginald Scott of The Smoke and Coarse. Reginald catches Eric up on what's been happening with him since first…