Sip & Savor

Sip & Savor takes an in-depth look at some of the buzziest destinations to eat and drink in Houston and beyond, featuring interviews with cool creatives who make up the city's diverse culinary landscape. Digging deep into the melting pot, the podcast showcases a broad spectrum of cuisines — from good ol' fashioned Texas barbecue to world-famous Viet-Cajun crawfish, and everything in between.

Episode 25 Featuring Sara Brook, Founder Head Baker at Dessert Gallery

Megha social - @hotpinkhouston on IG, FB and Twitter

Sip & Savor Podcast - @sipandsavorpodcast on IG, FB

Sip & Savor takes an in-depth look at some of the buzziest destinations to eat and drink in Houston and beyond, featuring interviews with cool creatives who make up the city's diverse culinary landscape. Digging deep into the melting pot, the podcast showcases a broad spectrum of cuisines — from good ol' fashioned Texas barbecue to world-famous Viet-Cajun crawfish, and everything in between.

Episode 25 Featuring Sara Brook, Founder Head Baker at Dessert Gallery

Megha social - @hotpinkhouston on IG, FB and Twitter

Sip & Savor Podcast - @sipandsavorpodcast on IG, FB

Sip & Savor takes an in-depth look at some of the buzziest destinations to eat and drink in Houston and beyond, featuring interviews with cool creatives who make up the city's diverse culinary landscape. Digging deep into the melting pot, the podcast showcases a broad spectrum of cuisines — from good ol' fashioned Texas barbecue to world-famous Viet-Cajun crawfish, and everything in between.

Episode 24 Featuring Raz Halili of Pier 6 Seafood

Megha takes a day trip to San Leon to interview Raz Halili, second-generation oysterman and owner of Prestige Oysters and waterfront restaurant Pier 6 Seafood. Raz shares how his family got started in the oyster business and how it led to the opening of his first original restaurant.

Megha social - @hotpinkhouston on IG, FB and Twitter

Sip & Savor Podcast - @sipandsavorpodcast on IG, FB

Pier 6 - @piersixseafood

Raz Halil - @razhalili

Sip & Savor takes an in-depth look at some of the buzziest destinations to eat and drink in Houston and beyond, featuring interviews with cool creatives who make up the city's diverse culinary landscape. Digging deep into the melting pot, the podcast showcases a broad spectrum of cuisines — from good ol' fashioned Texas barbecue to world-famous Viet-Cajun crawfish, and everything in between.

Episode 23 Featuring Matthew Mitchell, Owner of Traveler's Table

Matthew Mitchell, owner and operator of Traveler’s Table, has a story similar to his concept, anything but ordinary. After receiving a bachelor’s degree from Emory University, and studying in France, Italy, and at Oxford University in England, he worked as a journalist in London, Paris and New York City. Matthew returned to Texas, attended Rice University’s Jesse H. Jones School of Management, and entered the pharmaceutical industry, eventually becoming the President & CEO of the Texas Center for Drug Development, Inc., a clinical research company. Fourteen years later, Matthew decided to explore his passion for distant cultures and exotic flavors by opening his first restaurant – Traveler’s Table. In preparation, Matthew attended and received an A.A.S. in Culinary Arts from The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Houston, before working in a number of well-known restaurants in Houston.

Megha social - @hotpinkhouston on IG, FB and Twitter

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Traveler's Table: @travelerstablerestaurent

Sip & Savor takes an in-depth look at some of the buzziest destinations to eat and drink in Houston and beyond, featuring interviews with cool creatives who make up the city's diverse culinary landscape. Digging deep into the melting pot, the podcast showcases a broad spectrum of cuisines — from good ol' fashioned Texas barbecue to world-famous Viet-Cajun crawfish, and everything in between.

Episode 22

Megha speaks with Rafael "Raffi" Nasr about his Galleria-area restaurant Craft Pita which serves up authentic Lebanese food and places a focus on sustainability. They discuss what sets Craft Pita apart and how the small restaurant has grown in the last two years, including securing a partnership with the Houston Texans.

Megha social - @hotpinkhouston on IG, FB and Twitter

Sip & Savor Podcast - @sipandsavorpodcast on IG, FB

Craft Pita - @craftpita on IG

Sip & Savor takes an in-depth look at some of the buzziest destinations to eat and drink in Houston and beyond, featuring interviews with cool creatives who make up the city's diverse culinary landscape. Digging deep into the melting pot, the podcast showcases a broad spectrum of cuisines — from good ol' fashioned Texas barbecue to world-famous Viet-Cajun crawfish, and everything in between.

Episode 21

Megha Lists all the BEST year-round Patio Dining Destinations in Houston!

Megha social - @hotpinkhouston on IG, FB and Twitter

Sip & Savor Podcast - @sipandsavorpodcast on IG, FB

Sip & Savor takes an in-depth look at some of the buzziest destinations to eat and drink in Houston and beyond, featuring interviews with cool creatives who make up the city's diverse culinary landscape. Digging deep into the melting pot, the podcast showcases a broad spectrum of cuisines — from good ol' fashioned Texas barbecue to world-famous Viet-Cajun crawfish, and everything in between.

Episode 20

Megha chats with Kaiser Lashkari, the creative force behind Houston’s popular Indian-Pakistani restaurant Himalaya. Kaiser was kind enough to make us feel right at home, providing snacks and opening up about his restaurant and experience in the industry!

Megha social - @hotpinkhouston on IG, FB and Twitter

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Kaiser Lashkari @himalayahouston

Restaurant: http://himalayarestauranthouston.com/

Sip & Savor takes an in-depth look at some of the buzziest destinations to eat and drink in Houston and beyond, featuring interviews with cool creatives who make up the city's diverse culinary landscape. Digging deep into the melting pot, the podcast showcases a broad spectrum of cuisines — from good ol' fashioned Texas barbecue to world-famous Viet-Cajun crawfish, and everything in between.

Episode 19

Megha chats with Travis McShane, chef and owner of Ostia in Montrose, which has earned a stellar reputation among Houstonians since opening its doors in 2020. They discuss Travis’ previous experience, working under top chef Jonathan Waxman at Barbuto in NYC and the challenges he has faced opening his first restaurant during an unprecedented time in history.

Megha social - @hotpinkhouston on IG, FB and Twitter

Sip & Savor Podcast - @sipandsavorpodcast on IG, FB

Ostia - @ostiahou on IG

Chef Travis McShane - @travismcshane

Sip & Savor takes an in-depth look at some of the buzziest destinations to eat and drink in Houston and beyond, featuring interviews with cool creatives who make up the city's diverse culinary landscape. Digging deep into the melting pot, the podcast showcases a broad spectrum of cuisines — from good ol' fashioned Texas barbecue to world-famous Viet-Cajun crawfish, and everything in between.

Episode 18

Megha talks neighborhood restaurants and bars, sharing some of her favorite Montrose hangouts, and chats with Travis Lenig, executive chef and owner of longtime Heights neighborhood gem, Field & Tides.

Megha social - @hotpinkhouston on IG, FB and Twitter

Sip & Savor Podcast - @sipandsavorpodcast on IG, FB

Field & Tides - @fieldandtides on IG

Chef Travis Lenig - @cheflenig

Sip & Savor takes an in-depth look at some of the buzziest destinations to eat and drink in Houston and beyond, featuring interviews with cool creatives who make up the city's diverse culinary landscape. Digging deep into the melting pot, the podcast showcases a broad spectrum of cuisines — from good ol' fashioned Texas barbecue to world-famous Viet-Cajun crawfish, and everything in between.

Episode 17

Megha chats with Lauren Bailey, owner of popular Phoenix wine bar chain Postino about opening its 3rd location in Houston. They sip and savor through the menu, including tasting 3 wines with resident grape expert (and owner), sommelier Brent Karlicek.

Megha social - @hotpinkhouston on IG, FB and Twitter

Sip & Savor Podcast - @sipandsavorpodcast on IG, FB

Postino - @postinowinecafe on IG