Today on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-host Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Buff Burger's surprising announcement of the closure of 2 of their locations, Bagel Bob opening a new concept, and popular downtown restaurant destination Treebeards opening a 6th location but in Memorial. In the Restaurants of the Week portion El Topo and Guard and Grace are featured. In the Guests of the Week section Eric is joined by Stephen Conklin and Valerio Lombardozzi of La Table. Eric, Stephen, and Valerio discuss how both Stephen and Valerio found their way down to Texas, opening La Table, the service they provide at La Table, the restaurant landscape in New York versus Houston, how fine dining stays relevant in 2020, what dish their most proud of, what they would like to see for the restaurant moving forward, and much more!