Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson. Eric and Mary discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Bar 5015 closing with Turkey Leg Hut set to take over the space, Understory soft opening with pasta and burgers, and Gelazzi shutting it's doors. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, MAD and Loch Bar. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Mike Sammons of How to Survive on Land and Sea. Eric and Mike discuss what Mike has been up to, taken a step back on his other projects to focus on his new project How to Survive on Land and Sea, the latest info regarding the concept, the menu, types of wines that they plan to serve, opening in EaDo, getting back to the grind, Mike focusing on his own vision, and much more! Plus Mike brings Eric a gift!!