Today on the podcast Eric is flying solo for the first half. Eric talks about some of the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Blood Brothers BBQ being included on the New York Times 50 Exciting Restaurants list, Blacksmith adds some top tier talent, and a new non-alcoholic spirits shop called Sipple pops up in Rice Village. In the Restaurants of the Week portion d'Alba Craft Kitchen & Cocktails is featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by frequent co-host Linda Salinas to speak with today's guest Mary Ellen Angel of Angel Share HTX. Mary speaks with Eric and Linda about she got into the bar business, what she learned from Linda, how her and Linda met, what OKRA was like in the beginning, going from bartender to owner, the current state of downtown, what's changed with the bar, giving back to the community, the charities Angel Share HTX is giving to currently, plans for themed months centered on various charities, other goals, and more!