Today on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent guest host Linda Salinas to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Culturemap's Tastemaker Awards returning for an in-person event, the Commune food festival coming to Houston in the fall, and il Bracco, a popular Dallas restaurant coming to Houston in 2022. In the Restaurants of the Week portion of the show, Homestead Kitchen and Bar is featured. 

In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Erin Smith of Feges BBQ. Eric talks with Erin about their Spring Branch location's opening, how that location will differ from their Greenway Plaza location, some food and beverage menu additions, how they managed to staff their new location in the pandemic and much more!