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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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Episode 503 - Vida Mariscos
On episode 503 of What's Eric Eating, Eric Sandler was joined by former food critic, and current Director of Events & Catering at Local Foods Group, C...
Episode 502 - Armando DiMeo of Coastline Pizzeria
On today's podcast Eric is joined by Armando DiMeo of Coastline Pizzeria. Armando speaks with Eric about how he first decided to become a chef, workin...
Episode 501 - Eric Opens the Mailbag
In celebration of 500 episodes, Eric is doing something never done before in podcasting ok well at least never been done on this podcast before. For t...
Episode 500 - Meet 6 of the 2025 Houston StarChefs Rising Stars
Eric's doing things a little different today for this 500th edition of the podcast (yep 500!). Today Eric is being joined by not 1, not 2, not 3, not...
Episode 499 - North China
On today's podcast Eric is joined by one of StarChef's Rising Stars of 2025, Craft Pita's own Raffi Nasr!. Raffi and Eric talk about some of the lates...
Episode 498 - Catching Up with Houston Hospitality Veteran Jonathan Horowitz
Today on the show Eric has in depth conversation with Houston hospitality veteran Jonathan Horowitz. The pair discuss Jonathan's leaving from the Hous...
Episode 497 - Local Public Eatery and a One Michelin Star Restaurant Comparison
CultureMap contributor Brianna McClane is back on What's Eric Eating. Eric and Brianna discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and...
Episode 496 - Tristen Epps of Buboy
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Tristen Epps of Buboy. Tristen speaks with Eric about how scrambled eggs and Japanese TV set him on a path towa...
Episode 495 - Butter Funk Kitchen and Southern Jerks
On today's podcast Eric is joined by the Swanky Maven herself Felice Sloan! Eric and Felice discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restauran...
Episode 494 - Jacques Varon and Evan McCarley of Baso
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Jacques Varon and Evan McCarley of Baso. The pair speak with Eric about how they first got connected, the evolu...
Episode 493 - Mayahuel
On today's podcast Eric is joined by Monica Danna to discuss some the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The pair speak about Osti...
Episode 492 - Shawn Singh a.k.a. Shawn the Food Sheep
Today on the podcast, Eric is joined by Shawn Singh a.k.a. Shawn the Food Sheep! Shawn speaks with Eric about how he first got started down the influe...
Episode 491 - Thomas Bille of Belly of the Beast
Thomas Bille of Belly of the Beast returns to the podcast after 5 long years and a James Beard Award win. Thomas shares with Eric why he decided to pu...
Episode 490 - Yiayia’s Greek Kitchen
Eric is back again with another edition of the podcast. For this week's news and restaurants of the week, he is joined by Michael Fulmer, a co-founder...
Episode 489 - Luis Robledo Richards of Mayahuel
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by chef Luis Robledo Richards of Mayahuel. Luis speaks with Eric about how his career got started, where his caree...
Episode 488 - Flora Mexican Kitchen, MAD, and Riel
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson of Heights Grocer to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. T...
Episode 487 - Chris Cusack of Betelgeuse Betelgeuse
On today's episode, Eric is joined by Chris Cusack of Betelgeuse Betelgeuse. Chris speaks with Eric about creating the first Betelgeuse Betelgeuse, th...
Episode 486 - Agnes and Sherman
A new cohost has entered the chat, as chef Raffi Nasr of Craft Pita joins Eric to go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and b...
Episode 485 - Joseph Boudreaux of Boo's Burgers
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Joseph Boudreaux of Boo's Burgers. Joseph speaks with Eric about how he got into the culinary industry, why he...
Episode 484 - Kitchen Rumors and Alora
On today's episode Eric is joined by a newcomer to the podcast, as he's joined by CulutureMap contributor Brianna McClane. Brianna shares a bit about...
Episode 483 - Nilesh Ranchod and Rajen Giga of 2 Phat Bastard Pies
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Nilesh Ranchod and Rajen Giga of 2 Phat Bastard Pies. Nilesh and Rajen speak with Eric about how they first bec...
Episode 482 - Latuli
The Swanky Maven Felice Sloan makes triumphant return to the podcast! Eric and Felice discuss some of the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant...
Episode 481 - Randy Hines and Michael Horne of Kolache Shoppe
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Randy Hines and Michael Horne of Kolache Shoppe. The pair catch Eric up on what's been happening with the brand...
Episode 480 - Succulent Fine Dining
Monica Danna is back! She joins Eric to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including FM Kitchen + Bar being fol...
Episode 479 - The Ultimate Houston Dessert Draft Winner Reveal with Michelle Wallace of b'tween Sandwich Co.
Time to announce the winner of The Ultimate Houston Dessert Draft, who's picking the winner you ask? Michelle Wallace of b'tween Sandwich Co.! Michell...
Episode 478 - The Ultimate Houston Dessert Draft
On today's episode of the podcast, you're in for something a lot sweeter than normal... because well it's The Ultimate Houston Dessert Draft! Listen a...
Episode 477 - The Bear Season 4 Recap with Justin Yu
Season 4 of The Bear premiered on Hulu a couple of weeks ago so it's time to get our into our now yearly discussion with the Ultimate Date Night Draft...
Episode 476 - Good God, Nadine's and Ichijiku Neighborhood Sushi
On today's podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss Bobby Heugel and Jackie Stromm uniting for a new cocktail bar concept and Michael's bee...
Episode 475 - Bryan Caswell and Allison Knight of Latuli
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Bryan Caswell and Allison Knight of Latuli. The pair discuss with Eric why the Memorial area was the right plac...
Episode 474 - King Steak
Eric's back! Today he's joined by Chelsea Thomas to go through the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The duo discuss chef Tho...
Episode 473 - Bobby Heugel of Thorough Fare Hospitality
Bobby Heugel is back for an in-depth conversation with Eric about the current state of the restaurant/bar scene in Houston. Bobby speaks with Eric abo...
Episode 472 - Daniel Vaughn of Texas Monthly
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Daniel Vaughn, the BBQ editor for Texas Monthly and who's also fresh off the release of Texas Monthly's Top 50...
Episode 471 - Silk Road and Doko
Michael Fulmer is back joining Eric on the podcast today! The guys dive straight into the News of the Week with more reactions to Texas Monthly's Top...
Episode 470 - Ernest Servantes of Burnt Bean Co. and Leonard Botello IV of Truth BBQ react to the Texas Monthly top 50
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 Te...
Episode 469 - Hachi and Burnt Bean Co. Barbecue
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...
Episode 468 - Allie Peña and Aaron Bludorn of Bludorn
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 che...
Episode 467 - Agnes and Sherman
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 p...
Episode 466 - Jamie Allen of Juliet
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...
Episode 465 - Tavola
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 scen...
Episode 464 - Drake Leonards of Eunice
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 wa...