What's Eric Eating

On the podcast today Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson to go through some of the latest news hitting the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The pair discuss Emmanuel Chavez of Tatemó being the only chef of the 11 Houston semifinalists to be named a James Beard award finalist this year, the announced 2nd location of Pinkerton's Barbecue, and Ben Berg's big push into downtown with 3 new restaurants. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Bar Bludorn and Magdalena's Trattoria & Pizzeria 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: Only 1 Houston Chef Named a Finalist in the James Beard Awards Favorite Houston BBQ Joint Picks Prime Inner Loop Diner for New Location Ben Berg Bringing 3 New Restaurants to 2 Downtown Office Buildings Healthy-Eating Houston Restaurant Sets Opening Date for New Tanglewood Location Former Ninfa's Chef Finds New Home at Prolific Houston Restaurant