Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Chris Pappas possibly saving Luby's, Coterie shuttering, and downtown restaurants that are reopening. In the Restaurants of the Week Christine Ha's newest restaurant Xin Chao is featured. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Thomas Bille of Belly of the Beast. Thomas speaks with Eric about how he became interested in becoming a chef, coming up in the restaurant industry, making his way to Texas, realizing his need to do his own thing, how he describes Belly of the Beast, how the pandemic affected Belly of the Beast, why he likes to change up the menu, picking their location, his approach with his food, goals he has for Belly of the Beast, educating people that Mexican food is not cheap food, and much more!