Episode 269 - Abbas Dhanani of Burger Bodega

from What's Eric Eating · host What's Eric Eating

On today's pod, Eric is joined by Matt Harris to go through the latest from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the James Beard Foundation releasing it's list of award semifinalists that includes 10 Houston restaurants, Ben Berg's newest concept that has some questions surrounding it, and Hubcap Grill on 19th Street shuttering. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Karne is featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Abbas Dhanani of Burger Bodega. Abbas speaks with Eric about the early days of his career, growing up in a successful restaurant family, what inspired him to launch Houston Eats, the food blogging scene, why he wanted to pursue/open Burger Bodega rather than working within the family business, why he went with burgers for his concept, the research that he put in for Burger Bodega, why the design was so important for him, how things have been going with the restaurant so far, how things came about with the shakes program at Burger Bodega, and much more! Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: 10 Houston Restaurants Score Coveted James Beard Award Nominations Houston's Red-Hot Restaurateur Ben Berg Plans New Chinese Eatery and Rooftop Bar on Washington Avenue Creative Heights Burger Joint Quietly Shutters After More Than a Decade Where to Eat in Houston Right Now: The Most Swoon-Worthy Restaurants with Open Tables on Valentine's Day Bun B's Trill Burgers Saddle Up For Big Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Return in 2023 Houston's Top Chef Season 18 Finalist and Former Olympian Packs Her Knives for Season 20 in London

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