Episode 247 - Justin Yu of Theodore Rex and Thorough Fare Hospitality

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including 2 Houston food vets coming together for a new Italian concept, Rise Soufflé is coming back to the Houston area, and a new brewery opening in Hardy Yards. In the Restaurant of the Week portion Amrina. In the Guest of the Week section, for the first time ever on the podcast, Eric is joined by Justin Yu of Theodore Rex and Thorough Fare Hospitality. Justin speaks with Eric about what he remembers about starting Oxheart, working with Kaitlin Steets at Theodore Rex, what Justin's day to day schedule is like, stepping back at Better Luck Tomorrow, working with Michael Connor, how did the business relationship with Bobby Heugel evolve into what it is today, how did the hotel project come about, what makes Galveston appealing for this project, what to expect from The Fancy food wise, the current state of the James Beard Awards, and more! Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Houston's Restaurant Community Speaks Out Following Controversial Roe v. Wade Decision Guy Fieri-Favorite Houston Chef Opens Fine New Italian Restaurant in River Oaks Dallas-Based Soufflé Restaurant Rises in Bustling Woodlands Development Houston's Newest Brewery Launches Near Downtown with Specialty Beers and Games 6 Things to Know in Houston Food Right Now: Star Chefs Host a Beard Award Tasting Event, Plus the Latest News Eclectic New Brewpub Taps into Bellaire with Easy-Drinking Beers and Diverse Dishes