Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson to discuss some the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including some of the new restaurants/bars that are opening in 2021 they're looking forward to, the new owners of Shipley Do-Nuts, and the possibility that restaurants could be allowed to sell alcohol to go permanently based off new legislation. In the Restaurants of the Week section Hidden Omakase is featured.
In the Guest of the Week portion, Eric is joined by Justin Yoakum of Culinary Khancepts. Justin speaks with Eric about how he became interested in cooking, his professional journey from Houston to California and back, working with Jessica Biel, getting started with State Fare, what they've kept at State Fare, how they keep Liberty Kitchen different from State Fare, what's coming next for Liberty Kitchen, opening a new State Fare location during the pandemic, plans for expansion, being happy where he's at, and more!