Episode 254 - Jason Wishengrad and David Selman of The Stand

On today's podcast Eric is joined Felice Sloan to discuss the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Ronnie Killen's new spot in Cypress, Finn Hall adds 4 new concepts one which is a returning concept from when Finn Hall first opened up, and the Barking Pig goes through a rebrand. In the Restaurants of the Week section Tony's is featured. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Eric is joined by Jason Wishengrad and David Selman of The Stand. Jason and David speak with Eric about what The Stand exactly, why bring The Stand to Houston, what sets The Stand apart from other restaurants, what they mean by serving American classics redefined, letting the customers have fun with their burger combinations, their respective paths to working with The Stand, getting to know Houston, setting up their supply chain, why The Woodlands fit the brand, how the first few weeks have gone, whether there could be more locations in Houston, recommendations for people coming in for the first time, and much more! Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Killen's Barbecue Fires Up New Restaurant in Familiar Cypress Space Downtown Food Hall Heats Up with Bento Boxes, Crafty Burgers, and Cranky Carrots Lazybrook/Timbergrove Bar Rebrands Around 2 Things it Does Best: Steaks and Whiskey Shaquille O'Neal's Chicken Restaurant Plucks First Houston Location Ambitious New Sushi Restaurant Starring Tokyo-Trained Chef Makes a Splash in Bellaire Canadian Favorite Coffee & Doughnut Shop Tim Hortons Now Open in Katy