Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Frank's Americana Revival relocating to a new spot, Zanti Cucina Italiana opening a 2nd location in River Oaks, and LA based ramen restaurant Killer Noodle has it's first Houston location locked in. In the Restaurant of the Week portion Mala Sichuan Bistro and Ciel Restaurant & Lounge are featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Morgan Weber and Matt Tanner of EZ's Liquor Lounge. In the Guest of the Week segment Eric is joined by Morgan Weber and Matt Tanner of EZ's Liquor Lounge. The guys speak with Eric about why this was the right move for Matt right now in his career, how they decided EZ's was the right move for the space, the rabbit holes Matt went down to get nostalgia items for EZ's, their drink program, how the drinks are not like the kind you get at dive bars, the food they'll offer, when they plan on opening, where does EZ's/Coltivare and other fit in the east end White Oak scene nowadays as the area has continued to grow, where Morgan is at in the process of bringing Eight Row Flint to the east end, the latest with what Morgan is up to in the spirits business, and Matt goes through his first lightning round. 

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