Episode 257 - Gabe Corchiani of Fat Boy's Pizza

On this week's podcast Eric is teamed up with Linda Salinas to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including downtown's new food hall Lyric Market announcing it's lineup of vendors serving food this fall, Bill Floyd opening a new tequila/other agave spirits focused bar and lounge Real Agave, new brewery Black Page Brewing coming to Houston this fall, and Linda goes off on the wait in line for hours style of pop-ups there are nowadays. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Aya Sushi is featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Gabe Corchiani of Fat Boy's Pizza. Gabe speaks with Eric about how he got started in the pizza business, how they make their 30 inch pies, how they standout from the rest, being in the coin operated/gaming business, the team he's put together for expansion into Texas, the neighborhoods he has his eye on for Houston growth, the dine in experience at Fat Boy's Pizza, the cocktail program they have at their stores, when they're expected to open, their 2ft pizza challenge, being friends with Joey Chestnut, and more!  Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Downtown's Newest Food Hall Serves Up 9 Exciting Destinations, from Modern Mexican to Indian Street Food Veteran Houston Restaurateur Shakes Up Downtown with New Tequila-Fueled Mexican Destination New Houston Brewpub Showcases Beer Legend's Brews and German-Style Eats in Peaceful Bayou Locale LA-Based Ramen Restaurant Heats Up the Heights with Numbing Noodles Celebrated Texas Chocolatier Pops Up in River Oaks District with Decadent, Oprah-Approved Treats Budding Houston CBD Bar and Restaurant gets wild in Montrose with Cool Cocktails and Global Eats