Episode 278 - Alec Varnell and Hoffie Ferreira of J-Bar-M Barbecue

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to go through some of the latest headlines from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The guys discuss MF Sushi chef/owner Chris Kinjo's announcement of 2 new concepts that he's bringing to the city, the debut of Mandito's Tex-Mex from the Palacios Murphy Hospitality group, and Dish Society's expansion into Austin. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Eau Tour is featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Alec Varnell and Hoffie Ferreira of J-Bar-M Barbecue. The guys speak with Eric about the unexpected changes at J-Bar-M last year, how they've kept things rolling after the major changes, Alec's background in the restaurant industry, Hoffie's road to J-Bar-M, why they like doing more things compared to what other BBQ restaurants offer, changing how they do their steaks, rolling out their new brunch menu, making J-Bar-M more of an oasis for a broader audience than just a BBQ place, how they would like to see J-Bar-M evolve, goals for them, and much more! Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Houston's 12 Best Chefs Rule America's Culinary Capital with Award-Winning Talent Houston's First Completely Round Restaurant Traps Top Sushi MFer's New Lobster Spot Armandos' Family-Friendly, Tex-Mex Sister Restaurant Serves Up Highly Anticipated Opening Date in Bellaire Buzzy Asian Grocery Store, Hot Korean BBQ Spot, and Hip Japanese Lifestyle Store Anchor Game-Changing New Houston Plaza Sleek and Chill New Wine Bar Uncorks More Than 500 Vintages in The Heights Acclaimed Houston Chefs Close Their Italian East End Restaurant and Reboot to New Wood-Burning Pizzeria