Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including 8 Houston restaurants being featured in Texas Monthly's best new restaurants list, the closure of Down House, and Berg Hospitality's latest endeavors. In the Restaurants of the Week portion The Taco Stand and Bludorn are featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Scott Hudler of Torchy's Tacos. Scott speaks with Eric about how one becomes chief marketing officer of Torchy's Tacos, his day to day responsibilities, keeping their menu lean, the process to developing their monthly specials, the passionate customer base, why the queso isn't changing, expanding in Houston, educating new out of state locations about queso & Torchy's, the big investment made into the company, the idea of craft casual, goals for their tortilla offerings, operating during these Covid times, and much more!