Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the newest bars/clubs opening soon, BCK becoming something new, and Matt Staph joining Brennan's of Houston. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Zaab Der and Trinity Street Food are featured. In the Guest of the Week section, Eric is joined by Alba Huerta of Julep. Alba returns to the podcast for the first time since her appearance on episode 46 way back in 2018! Eric speaks with Alba about the reopening of Julep this weekend, how the idea for the cocktail truck came about, how much of their menu they're able to offer from the cocktail truck, adapting during the pandemic, what people can expect from Julep's big return Kentucky Derby party this weekend, the proper derby party attire, what Julep's plans are in their reopening post Derby party, what changes have been made to Julep, the bottle shop idea, a big tease of future plans, and much more!