Episode 253 - Bun B and Andy Nguyen of Trill Burgers

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson. The pair go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Ana Beaven opening a new breakfast concept with business partner Charlie McDaniel, Agricole Hospitality opening a 2nd location of Eight Row Flint in a familiar space, and Blood Bros. are bringing in some top Houston talent for their latest concept. In the Restaurants of the Week portion il Bracco and Cafe Louie are featured. In the Guest of the Week section of the podcast this week, Eric is joined by Bun B and Andy Nguyen of Trill Burgers. The guys speak with Eric about their plans for Trill Burgers, how Bun got interested in fine dining/the food scene, the culinary scene in Houston, how Andy became the mashup king, how Andy made the jump from the apparel industry into the restaurant industry, how the pair got connected for the burger concept, why a burger concept was the right choice, why a smashburger, what the different popups have taught them, getting the burgers to music artists, how did the opportunity with Good Morning America come about, their goal with the development of their menu, plans for the brick & mortar, and much more!  Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Montrose Mexican Staples Plans New Breakfast Joint with Caviar, Cocktails, and Chilaquiles Blood Bros. Recruit Top Houston Talent for New All-Day Garden Oaks Restaurant Tequila and Whiskey-Fueled Heights Bar Bringing Cocktails and Tacos to Second Location in the East End Houston's Most 'Insta-Worthy' New Cafe Brews Up Signature Lattes, Avocado Toast, and Kindness in Montrose's Hottest Hub Nationally Acclaimed Montrose Fine Dining Restaurant Marches Onto Cover of Food & Wine Magazine New Seafood Destination from Award-Winning Heights Restaurateur Flows Into Spring Branch