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 6:

-Introducing chef Alex Padilla, longtime chef of The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation and at Uptown

-Ninfa’s approaches its 50-year milestone in Houston

-Alex discusses how he maintains its top-notch reputation and shares secrets about queso, tortillas, healthy-ish items on the menu, and more!

Hosted by native Houstonian and veteran food writer Megha McSwain, the show offers an unpretentious look at festive places to — you guessed it — sip and savor!

Megha social - @hotpinkhouston on IG, FB, and Twitter

Sip & Savor Podcast - @sipandsavorpodcast on IG, FB

The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation/Uptown - @ninfasoriginal 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 5:

-Megha talks about her Indian heritage and connection to its food culture

-Introducing Anita Jaisinghani, a popular Indian-born chef and multiple James Beard award nominee and owner of the restaurant "Pondicheri"

-In its 10th year, Anita discusses how Pondicheri has evolved and how she strives to create dishes that defy the traditional rules of Indian cooking. She shares her famed recipes on Pondicheri’s new website India1948.com in hopes to share her knowledge and inspire a new generation.

-Megha follows up by sharing her top picks for dishes at Pondicheri

Hosted by native Houstonian and veteran food writer Megha McSwain, the show offers an unpretentious look at festive places to — you guessed it — sip and savor!

Megha social - @hotpinkhouston on IG, FB, and Twitter

Sip & Savor Podcast - @sipandsavorpodcast on IG, FB

Pondicheri - @pondicheri on IG

India1948 - @@india.1948 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 4:

-Megha interviews Benjamin Berg, the creative mind behind B&B Butchers Steakhouse, The Butcher Shop, BB Lemon, BB Italia, Turner’s, and the reimagination of The Annie

-Benjamin discusses why he chose to move to Houston, spills secrets on what it takes to keep guests happy and coming back for more, plus he shares news on his upcoming concept NoPo

-Megha follows up on all the restaurants discussed with Benjamin before wrapping up the show

Hosted by native Houstonian and veteran food writer Megha McSwain, the show offers an unpretentious look at festive places to — you guessed it — sip and savor!

Megha social - @hotpinkhouston on IG, FB, and Twitter

Sip & Savor Podcast - @sipandsavorpodcast on IG, FB

Benjamin Berg - @benjamin.t.berg on IG

Berg Hospitality - @berghospitality on IG, and Twitter

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 3:

-Megha talks about her first experience with Sushi and Japanese food

-Visiting Kata Robata, consistently known as one of the top places to dine in Houston

-Interview with four-time James Beard award nominee chef Manabu "Hori" Horiuchi

Hosted by native Houstonian and veteran food writer Megha McSwain, the show offers an unpretentious look at festive places to — you guessed it — sip and savor!

Megha social - @hotpinkhouston on IG, FB, and Twitter

Sip & Savor Podcast - @sipandsavorpodcast on IG, FB

Kata Robata - @katarobata 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 2:

-Megha talks about barbecue in Houston

-Visiting Feges BBQ at Greenway Plaza

-Interview with Patrick & Erin Feges

Hosted by native Houstonian and veteran food writer Megha McSwain, the show offers an unpretentious look at festive places to — you guessed it — sip and savor!

Megha social - @hotpinkhouston on IG, FB and Twitter

Feges BBQ - @fegesbbq 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 1:

-Megha talks about the muffuletta sandwich, going on a muffuletta crawl in Houston

-Shares history of muffulettas and Introduces guest, Greg Morago who tags along for a muffuletta crawl

-Ragin Cajun, with Dominic Mandola

-Greg & Megha taste test at Paulie’s Po-boys

-Greg & Megha taste test at Mandola’s Deli

-Recap of tasting and listing other places in town with muffulettas on the menu

Hosted by native Houstonian and veteran food writer Megha McSwain, the show offers an unpretentious look at festive places to — you guessed it — sip and savor!

Megha social - @hotpinkhouston on IG, FB and Twitter

Greg Morago - @gregmorago on IG

Ragin Cajun - @ragincajunhou on IG

Paulie’s Po-boys - @pauliespoboys on IG

Mandola’s Deli - @mandolasdeli 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. 

Hosted by native Houstonian and veteran food writer Megha McSwain, the show offers an unpretentious look at festive places to — you guessed it — sip and savor!