Episode 266 - Emmanuel Chavez of Tatemó

For the first podcast of 2023 Eric is joined by the Swanky Maven herself, Felice Sloan! The pair discuss some of the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Common Bond Bakery entering a new phase of growth with the Garza Management Group, Michelle Wallace leaving Gatlin's BBQ/Gatlins Finns & Feathers to pursue a new project with pop-ups on the way, and Little Pappas Seafood is reopening this spring under a new name. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Ciel is featured. In the Guest of the Week section of the podcast Eric is joined by Emmanuel Chavez of Tatemó. Emmanuel speaks with Eric about how he first got interested in becoming a chef, getting an ultimatum from his family after collage, his early stops in his career, his time in Seattle, developing his style/techniques that served as the foundation for Tatemó, coming back to Houston, developing the concept that became Tatemó, how things are going so far at Tatemó, creating the menu, getting inspiration from what Jonny Rhodes is doing, aspirations to becoming one of the best restaurants in people's minds, and much more!  Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Houston's Hottest Bakery Rises Higher in New Partnership with Major Local Restaurant Group Talented Houston Chef Departs Gatlin's Restaurants and Plans New Pop-Ups Pappas Pops Open Upscale New Caviar, Oyster, and Bubbly Bar in Familiar Inner Loop Space Kata Robata's Award-Winning Sushi Chef Rolls Out Exciting New Japanese Restaurant in Montrose The Ultimate List of the 60 Hottest Houston Bars and Restaurants Opening in 2023 Inventive New Japanese Restaurant Opens in Upper Kirby with Smart Spins on Favorite Dishes