What's Eric Eating

Episode 409 - Ford Fry and Bobby Matos of Rocket Farm Restaurants


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Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Ford Fry and Bobby Matos of Rocket Farm Restaurants, the hospitality group behind local concepts State of Grace, La Lucha, Superica, and Little Rey. The guys speak with Eric about why they decided now was the time to change things up at State of Grace, how they've changed the menu at State of Grace, the response from customers regarding the changes, whether their Atlanta concept Marcel influenced the new State of Grace menu, the inspiration behind Little Rey, why the decided to bring Little Rey to Houston, the wood fire powered grill that's behind the food at Little Rey, what makes Little Rey's chicken wings some of the best in the city, and much more! 

Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at [email protected]. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com:
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  • Luxurious Houston Steakhouse Reboots as 'Relaxed' Neighborhood Eatery
  • Celebrated Houston West African Restaurant Sets Montrose Opening Date
  • Simone Biles Vaults Into The Restaurant Business with New Airport Eatery
  • Pioneering Texas DJ Plans Epic Round Top Wine Bash
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