Episode 250 - Ryan Lachaine and Derek Brown of Riel

On this week's edition of the podcast Eric is joined by Matt to discuss the latest from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the huge shocker that Chris Shepherd is leaving Underbelly Hospitality, Goode Co. announces it's bringing it's Tex-Mex concept Kitchen & Cantina to the Heights, and Blossom Hotel's announces some new details regarding their dining program. In the Restaurants of the Week portion eculent is featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Ryan Lachaine and Derek Brown of Riel. Eric catches up with the duo from Riel about a multitude of things including how things are at Riel, the challenges they've run into, how Derek got started in bartending, what brought Derek to Houston, what Derek's approach is with the bar program at Riel, working with executive chef Peter Nguyen, what on the menu has them excited nowadays, the customer base, building your bar regulars, what the future holds, Ryan's upcoming pop up with Brandon Silva, and much more! Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Restaurant Shocker: Chris Shepherd Departs Company He Founded to Focus on Nonprofit Endeavors Goode Co. Finally Confirms Tex-Mex Concept Coming to Familiar Heights Location Posh Med Center Hotel Recruits Michelin-Worthy Chefs for Four New Restaurants Bun B's Trill Burgers Topple Houston Cult-Favorite in Epic Good Morning America Showdown Fresh New Popsicle and Gelato Shop Chills Out in East End with Fruity Flavors and Tantalizing Treats Hot New Italian Eatery from Successful Houston Restaurateur Headed to Washington Avenue