Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Mary discuss Ibiza officially announcing the date the concept will close, the new ambitious concept taking over the old Aqui space, La Calle opening a 2nd location, and Tom N Toms coming to the Galleria area. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Penny Quarter and Theodore Rex are featured. In the Guest of the Week section of the podcast Eric is joined by Chris Cosentino of Rosalie Italian Soul. Chris speaks with Eric about his journey from family cooking to professional cooking, going to school on the east coast, working on the west coast, what inspired him, doing food TV projects, bringing Rosali to Houston, the story behind the name, having access to different foods in Houston, the Houston food scene, and much more!