Episode 246 - Jason Andaya and Cole Hoang of Dinette

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including further discussion/celebration of Alba Huerta's James Beard award, Agricole Hospitality announces their plans for a new lounge concept, promising self-serve concept Shoot the Moon closing it's doors permanently, and March being named one of the best new restaurants of 2022. In the Restaurants of the Week section Street to Kitchen is featured. In the Guest of the portion Eric is joined by Jason Andaya and Cole Hoang of Dinette. Jason and Cole speak with Eric about the new concept Dinette, why a Vietnamese restaurant concept was the next step for Jason after Hando, the evolution of Vietnamese food in the city, dishes people will see on the menu, what the Dinette twist is on Vietnamese food, the offerings that will be at Dinette, what Cole learned from his time working with Christine Hà, how things are going at Hando, what Jason attributes Hando's success to, why now was the right time for a 2nd location for Hando, what made Spring Branch the right choice for that 2nd location, and much more!  Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Acclaimed Houston Bar Scores City's First-Ever National James Beard Award Coltivare Owners' New Heights 'Liquor Lounge' Chills Out with Vintage Vibe and Ice-Cold Cocktails Promising Spring Branch Restaurant with Smart Self-Pour Bar System Shutters Guy Fieri-Favorite Houston Chef Opens Fine New Italian Restaurant in River Oaks Houston Food Influencer's Buzzy Smash Burgers Pop Up at Fine-Dining Favorite Cult-Favorite Salad Chain Freshens Up Cypress with Sixth Houston Location