Episode 236 - Tobias Dorzon & Rosea Grady of Thirteen

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Felice Sloan to discuss the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Three Brothers Bakery adding a new location, Wolfgang Puck returning to Houston with a new concept, and Upside Pub coming to the Garden Oaks/Oak Forest area. In the Restaurants of the Week The Greasy Spoon is featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Tobias Dorzon and Rosea Grady of Thirteen. Tobias and Rosea speak with Eric about how they got into the restaurant industry, what brought them to Thirteen, how they got to know James Harden, how Thirteen came together, what it was like working with James Harden on the concept, how things have gone in the first year, how difficult it was early on after James was traded to Brooklyn, how they describe the food, biggest surprise from their first year, memorable celeb interactions, building the team, goals for year 2, whether we could see more Thirteen's in other markets, and much more!Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Houston's Iconic Jewish Bakery Rises with Fourth Location in Tanglewood Casual New Neighborhood Bar bringing Craft Brews, Late-Night Eats, and Major Upside to Garden Oaks/Oak Forest 3 Closings to Know in Houston Food: Last Chance to Visit Some Neighborhood Staples New Upscale Restaurant in Former Houston's Space Sets Eagerly Anticipated Crafty and Healthy Mediterranean Restaurant Unfolds Second Location in West University Stoner-Themed Sandwich Joint's First Houston Spot Hashes Out Cocktails and Munchies Chris Shepherd's First Food Festival Since 2019 Goes All Out with All-Star, 3-Day Bash