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How Houston restaurants braved Uri, plus an innovative East End eatery takes root How Houston restaurants braved Uri, plus an innovative East End eatery Courtesy of Roots Courtesy of Roots Courtesy of Roots On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson joins CultureMap food editor to discuss the news of the week. Their conversation begins with a review of how restaurants responded to Winter Storm Uri.  Clarkson shares a dramatic story of being in the middle of service when her Montrose restaurant and wine bar suddenly lost power. The hosts also n...

Houston's decadent 'fusion' Italian bakery, plus fine fare at a Japanese pub Houston's decadent 'fusion' Italian bakery, plus a fine Japanese pub Courtesy of La Sicilia Courtesy of La Sicilia Courtesy of La Sicilia On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Antonio Rios and chef Diego Chiarello join CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss La Sicilia Italian Bakery & Cafe. The married couple open their business in 2018. Since then, Chiarello has earned wide acclaim for his decadent pastries and other sweet treats.  After describing the circumstances the led them to leave New Y...

What's cooking at Houston's smokin' food charity, plus the hottest restaurant news What's cooking at Houston's smokin' food charity, plus restaurant news Kathryn Lott is this week's guest.  Photo by Julie Soefer On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Kathryn Lott joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss her role as the executive director of the Southern Smoke Foundation. A longtime friend of Southern Smoke co-founders Chris Shepherd and Lindsey Brown, Lott brings over 20 years of nonprofit experience to her position.  Southern Smoke evolved into a crisis relief org...

Houston's star chef dishes on a searing 2021, plus a hot new Montrose lounge Houston's star chef on his 2021 plans, plus a hot new Montrose lounge Chris Shepherd returns to the podcast for the first time since August 2017. Photo courtesy of Southern Smoke On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," James Beard Award winner Chris Shepherd joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss his busy 2021. Shepherd's Underbelly Hospitality has big plans for the coming year, including winding up One Fifth, opening Georgia James Tavern in downtown's Market Square Tower, and opening a new r...

Meet the maestro behind Spring Branch's hottest new restaurant, plus the hottest food news Meet the maestro behind Spring Branch's hottest new restaurant Chef Brandon Silva is this week's guest. Photo by Kirsten Gilliam Brandon Silva joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss Degust, his newly opened tasting menu restaurant in Spring Branch. Silva brings a wealth of experience to the project, having worked locally at restaurants such as Uchi, Pesce, and Brasserie 19 as well as staged at restaurants in Chicago and Copenhagen. Silva draws on his Spanish and Mexican heritage to crea...