On today's episode of the podcast, Eric is joined by co-host Rebecca Masson of Fluff Bake Bar. Eric and Rebecca start off the Houston restaurant and bar news by discussing the plans for the former Beaver's location, how the Vinegar Hill concept will fare there, the upcoming Smith and Wollensky's closing, and the opening of a new retail wine shop and bar in Montrose specializing in natural wine. In this week's Restaurant of the Week, Eunice Restaurant and Raw Bar is featured.

In the Guest of the Week section, Monica Pope of Vinegar Hill joins Eric to discuss how she became a chef, her decision as a young chef to source local ingredients, her background with Beaver's and Sparrow, how Vinegar Hill will operate compared to other restaurants, and much more!