Michael Fulmer is back joining Eric on the podcast today! The guys dive straight into the News of the Week with more reactions to Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ spots and Cecil's Pub getting a new home. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Silk Road and Doko are featured. Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by email…

On a special episode of What's Eric Eating, Eric Sandler was joined by three people very much in the know about the Texas BBQ scene, to discuss the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ restaurants in Texas list! Renowned photographer and entrepreneur Robert Lerma The pitmaster and owner of Truth BBQ in Houston and Brenham, Leonard Botello IV, who ranked inside…

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson to dive into some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The pair discuss the recent closings of PostScript and B.B. Lemon and the recent openings of Succulent Fine Dining and King Steak. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Hachi and Burnt Bean Co. Barbecue are featured…

Part 2 of my discussion with Jon and Jessica Hann back a while ago. This part of the episode we focused in on field work and keeping things SIMPLE! Proper bird launcher setup and considerations Wild birds are the BEST teachers! Be FAIR! Breaking "trash" and other aversive training How to teach Whoa Importance of timing Presented By: ~Standing Stone…

Chef Allie Peña and chef-owner Aaron Bludorn of Bludorn join Eric on the show today. The pair speak with Eric about Allie taking over as executive chef at Bludorn, why Allie pursued the job, why Aaron felt Allie was the right choice, new ideas Allie has for Bludorn, staples that she plans to keep, her time running the Bar Bludorn kitchen, how Bludo…

Jon and Jessica Hann from join me to discuss their training program, clinics, and videos. They both truly value trying to educate the average dog trainer so they can train their own dogs themselves! The beginning of Perfection Kennel Training a "predator" as opposed to a "prey" animal Just keeping it simple! Step by step training Common mistake: No…

On today's edition of the podcast Eric is joined by Lawton Driscoll to go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant/bar scene. The pair discuss new restaurant Kirkwood coming this fall from the Mac Haik Restaurant Group, John Avila's new concept Pinballz Pizzeria, and Nancy's Hustle opening daily now for dinner. In the Restaurants…

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Jamie Allen of Juliet. Jamie speaks with Eric about his career before his journey into the culinary world, why he decided to switch careers, creating Candy Shack Daiquiris, the inspiration for Juliet, why the movie theater theme for the concept, developing the menu, his influences in the creation of Juliet, wh…

Grayson Guyer of Lost Highway Kennels returns to enlighten us on some realistic expectations and considerations when deciding to accept payment in return for training someone's dog. In a profession where theres no barrier to entry, what separates the trainers that can make a living from those that struggle? Presented By: ~Standing Stone Supply | ht…

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by a returning Felice "Swanky Maven" Sloan to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant/bar scene. The pair speak about Jason Goldstein's new non-kosher steakhouse concept, Cactus Club Cafe opening it's 3rd US location in Houston, and Greg Gatlin of Gatlin's BBQ making his BBQ Brawl debut in Jun…

On today's edition of What's Eric Eating, Eric is joined by Drake Leonards of Eunice. Drake speaks with Eric about the evolution of Eunice since he was last on the podcast back in 2018, why it's important that they're open 7 days a week, fixing their patio situation, being part of the Houston chef community, the team at Eunice, the flexibility they…

Today on the podcast, Eric is joined by Garden Oaks expert Monica Danna to dive into some of the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant/bar scene. The pair discuss Good Dog Houston closing after 12 years in the Heights, chef Arnaldo Richards new fajita delivery aptly titled FajitaDelivery.com, and CultureMap's list of 9 new bars making an impa…

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Nick Adair and Katie Adair Barnhart of Adair Concepts. The siblings discuss with Eric growing up in the restaurant business, why they wanted to continue on with the family business rather than do something different, working together, how they made Adair Kitchen different from Skeeters, how things are going wi…

WATCH --> https://2ly.link/1zQfw In this episode, we explore a modern and thoughtful take on force fetch with Chris Arminini of Full Send Canine. Learn how free shaping, marker training, and the NePoPo system are changing the game for retriever training. Whether you’re a seasoned handler or starting your first dog, this episode brings clarity and i…

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by a returning Chelsea Thomas. The pair first discuss Chelsea making her return to the culinary scene with her new gig and then they dive into the latest Houston restaurant news. They cover Burger Chan's owners adding a new co-owner, the new cowboy inspired concept coming to the inner loop, and chef Jane Wild's n…

On today's edition of the podcast things are little different because Eric is live on-site! Yep, Eric had the chance to catch up with both Fernando Rios and Mike Sammons live at MIMO. The guys speak with Eric about how they first started working together, the fun but hard challenge of Da Marco, why the East End needed an Italian restaurant, what ma…

Watch & Subscribe --> https://youtu.be/vIei6PPzdNI Discover what it truly takes to become a professional dog trainer! Join Jason Baker and Austin Hayward as they share firsthand experiences learning the ropes under veteran trainer Scott Caldwell. Plus, get an exclusive look at Scott's insights on mentoring new trainers from the business owner's per…

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson to go through some of the latest Houston bar and restaurant news. The pair speak about the 4 Houston chefs/restaurants named finalists for James Beard awards, Jūn becoming the home of a daytime coffee service called Third Place, and Alexandra "Allie" Peña becoming Bludorn's new executive chef. In…

On today's edition of the podcast Eric is joined by Shawn Virene and David Buckley of Succulent Fine Dining. The guys speak with Eric about the inspiration for this new concept, why now was the right time for it, the desire for a patio, why David was the right fit to be the executive chef, their vision for the food, how the concept differs from a'B…

"How do I fix our retrieve?" --It seems many people are shifting back into a training mindset as there's been a recent increase in questions about force fetch. GOOD NEWS! A couple of years ago I compiled an entire series breaking down each component to Force Fetch from various experienced trainers. -------------------- Are you pushing your dog too …

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Shawn Gawle of Camaraderie. Shawn speaks with Eric about what got him first interested in becoming a chef, his journey beginning with his Dad's deli to eventually working in Michelin star restaurants, working at his 2nd grade teacher's restaurant, what brought him to Houston, why he decided to join Goodnight H…

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On today's episode Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson to discuss some of the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant/bar scene. Eric and Mary speak about the recent closings of both Auden and Mi Cocina, whether there's been an actual of rash of closings as of late, Dallas restaurants making their way to Houston, and the Kahani Social Group's lat…

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Suu Khin of Burmalicious. Suu speaks with Eric about how Burmese cuisine is different from other southeast Asian food, starting her food blog, how she got on Master Chef, her experience being on the show, doing the show in the midst of the pandemic, meeting each other for the first time, sharing her Burmese he…

"How do I fix our retrieve?" --It seems many people are shifting back into a training mindset as there's been a recent increase in questions about force fetch. GOOD NEWS! A couple of years ago I compiled an entire series breaking down each component to Force Fetch from various experienced trainers. -------------------- This episode is all about bui…

On today's podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to go through some of the latest news happening across the Houston restaurant/bar scene. Eric and Michael discuss Shawn Gawle's new restaurant Camaraderie, the space that once held Flying Fish transforming into a new cocktail bar called The Kid, and Eric's road trip to Redbird BBQ. In the Restaura…

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Casey McNeil of Case Chocolates. Casey speaks with Eric about how he got started down the chocolate career path, the early days of his career, learning how to make chocolates with liquid centers, why he decided to open a speakeasy, wanting to tell a story with cacao, returning customers, plans for the future, …

Can you imagine training and hunting with a deaf dog? In this incredible episode, Ashley Easterday shares the powerful story of Winston, her rescued deaf English Setter who defied all odds. From surviving extreme abuse and near-death experiences, Winston went on to become an exceptional hunting companion and loving family pet. Discover how Ashley a…

Monica Danna is back on the podcast! Eric and Monica catch up a bit and then dive into some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene. The duo discuss Matt Toomey opening a brick and mortar location of Little Dreamer Coffee in Montrose, Jeff Harmon bringing a new venture to Montrose called Montrose Country Club (if you're thinkin…

On the podcast today, Eric is joined by Kripa and Kirthan Shenoy of Auden & EaDough. The couple speak with Eric about they first met, how they both got into their respective culinary careers, the decision to comeback to Houston after working in New York, how the ideas for their concepts grew organically, creating EaDough, how the pandemic affected …

"How do I fix our retrieve?" --It seems many people are shifting back into a training mindset as there's been a recent increase in questions about force fetch. GOOD NEWS! A couple of years ago I compiled an entire series breaking down each component to Force Fetch from various experienced trainers. -------------------- Mark and Martha of Webfoot Ou…

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Lawton Driscoll to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The pair speak about the recent string of Steakhouse closures (Andiron, Karne Korean Steakhouse, Patton's, & more), Shawn Virene's new wine focused concept Succulent Fine Dining, and the 3 Houston concepts that made T…

Eric returns for a new edition of the podcast! Sorry about Tuesday (insert oops emoji face here). On today's podcast Eric is joined by Sean Carroll of Melange Creperie which is celebrating it's 15th anniversary! Sean speaks with Eric about this awesome milestone, how he first started selling crepes, being ahead of the curve on the food truck boom, …

WATCH | Dog vs. Rattlesnake: A Cautionary Tale -------------------- Episode 302. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions in this episode as we delve into a harrowing hunting trip that took a turn for the worse. Listen to the gripping story of a first-time dog owner whose dream trip to South Dakota with her young pup, Puna, became a fight for surv…

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Wade Schindler of Cotton Culinary. Wade gives Eric the rundown on what Cotton is, what Cotton Culinary does, how Cotton Culinary got started, and more Plus, he speaks with Eric about how he first got into the culinary industry, the challenges of responding to an area that's just experienced a natural disaster,…

"How do I fix our retrieve?" --It seems many people are shifting back into a training mindset as there's been a recent increase in questions about force fetch. GOOD NEWS! A couple of years ago I compiled an entire series breaking down each component to Force Fetch from various experienced trainers. -------------------- This episode dives deep into …

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clark, the owner of Heights Grocer! They discussed... The Houston Chronicle announcing that Bao Ong will be their new restaurant critic, replacing Alison Cook, who retired in November after 22 years in the position Ronnie Killen's decision to close down his steakhouse in The Woodlands Ramen Tatsu-ya annou…

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Larry McGuire of MML Hospitality. Larry speaks with Eric about his journey into becoming a restaurateur, starting Lamberts barbecue, going from barbecue to seafood with Perla's oyster bar, the array of concepts he's overseen, the atmosphere they go for with their concepts, why they decided to come to Houston, …

WATCH HERE ----> YouTube Ever dream of owning a duck hunting club with your buddies? Today's podcast we dive deep into the world of duck hunting in Tennessee with the owners of Martin Landing Duck Club. They invited us to share the fire and discuss their experiences turning a dream into reality, from finding the perfect property to the everyday cha…

The Swanky Maven returns! Felice Sloan joins Eric to discuss the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the closure of Money Cat and chef Tristen Epps' ongoing pop-up series at Jūn as part of the opening of BuBoy. In the Restaurants of the Week section, Mexican Sugar and Killen's Steakhouse are featured. Plus, Felice …

Time to find out who won The Ultimate Date Night Draft 2.0 with special guest, and winner of last year's Ultimate Date Night Draft, Justin Yu of Thorough Fare Hospitality (Theodore Rex, Squable, Better Luck Tomorrow, & more). Justin explains why [redacted] was the winner of the draft, his thoughts on the selections all around, the picks that stoodo…

"How do I fix our retrieve?" --It seems many people are shifting back into a training mindset as there's been a recent increase in questions about force fetch. GOOD NEWS! A couple of years ago I compiled an entire series breaking down each component to Force Fetch from various experienced trainers. -------------------- Ever wonder what truly makes …

Planning out where to go for a first date can be hard, I mean there's so many places where could you take that special someone what do you even choose? If only there was an episode of a podcast that not only picked some of the best first date spots but also third date spots, casual weeknight date spots, and even breakup spots. Oh, well it turns out…

On today's podcast Eric is joined by Christian Hernandez and Priscilla Treviño of Barbacana. The pair speak with Eric about how their respective culinary careers began, where their careers have taken them, Christian's experience opening/working at March, the vision for Barbacana, what was it about Barbacana that attracted Priscilla to joining the …

"How do I fix our retrieve?" --It seems many people are shifting back into a training mindset as there's been a recent increase in questions about force fetch. GOOD NEWS! A couple of years ago I compiled an entire series breaking down each component to Force Fetch from various experienced trainers. -------------------- This isn't just about making …

After a week off, Eric is back with a brand new episode of the podcast. Today he's joined by Houston BBQ Festival co-founder Michael Fulmer to dive into some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The guys discuss the Houston chefs/restaurants that were named James Beard Award Semifinalists, Leaf & Grain getting set to open 2…

WATCH | DELMAR SMITH: BIRD DOG & RODEO ICON WATCH | 300. More Than a Dog Trainer: The World of Delmar Smith -------------------- Episode 300! It’s hard to believe it’s been over five years since starting the show. It’s been an incredible journey, capturing conversations with so many people from across the dog training and hunting world. Along the w…

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Marcos Juarez of Hidden Omakase. Marcos speaks with Eric about how he got into the culinary world, what led him to becoming a sushi chef, his time at Uchi, how he made the transition from Uchi to Hidden Omakase, working alongside Niki Vongthong, the changes he's implemented since taking over, the preparation n…

The Swanky Maven herself Felice Sloan joins Eric on the podcast today. The pair speak about Bagel Bob's HTX finding a new home in a space formerly occupied by Berg Hospitality, the opening of Aaron Bludorn's newest concept Perseid, and Goode Company opening their new Kitchen & Cantina concept along with a speakeasy concept within it called Bar Buen…

On today's episode Eric is joined by Cary Attar and Edel Goncalves of Fielding's Culinary Group. Cary and Edel return to the podcast for the first time since 2017, when the podcast first got started, so there was plenty to catch up on. The guys speak with Eric about how things have gone with Fielding's Culinary Group since they first appeared on th…