Episode 252 - Matthew Massey of Champagne Madame Zéro

On this week's edition of the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas. The pair go through some of the latest news happening in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the sudden closure of The Branch in Spring Branch, Mandito's is heading to Bellaire, and a new nightclub hitting Midtown. In the Restaurants of the Week Dinette and Quiote are featured. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Matthew Massey of Champagne Madame Zéro. Matthew speaks with Eric about how he got interested in wine, how working at the San Luis Hotel in Galveston led to Matthew to working the restaurant industry, working in the energy industry, transitioning from loving wine to creating his own winery, their process, how things have been going, their flavor versus classic champagne, places to find their wine, why it pairs so well with food, future plans for their products, and much more!Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: 7 Things to Know in Houston Food Right Now: Openings, Closings, and a Spirited Dinner with Feges BBQ Masterminds Behind River Oaks See-and-Be-Seen Spot Bringing Family-Friendly Tex-Mex to Bellaire New Nightclub Hits Reset in Midtown with Skyline Patio Views, Crystal-Clear Sound, and Clever Cocktails Houston's First Nikkei Restaurant Blends 2 Great Culinary Traditions that Taste Great Together Texas Hot Chicken Restaurant Brings the Heat to Katy and Spring Comfort Food Restaurant FM Kitchen Quietly Closes Montrose Location Power Couple Behind Nobie's Revive Seafood-Focused Montrose Speakeasy After 2 Years