Episode 281 - Josh Deleon of Underground Creamery

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss the latest from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The two speak about Izakaya transforming into a new gulf coast seafood concept, historic Houston area barbecue restaurant The Swinging Door closing it's doors permanently, and acclaimed Houston chef Anita Jaisinghani's James Beard nomination for her cookbook. In the Restaurants of the Week section Mandito's and Verde Garden are featured. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Josh Deleon of Underground Creamery. Josh speaks with Eric about the decision behind making his own ice cream, starting out with ice cream equipment from the likes of Amazon, the initial recipes, sharing it with others, how his style has grown, getting to the point of joining a commercial kitchen space with Emmanuel Chavez, selling discreetly, how the company was born from a call about the Health Department, moving into a dedicated space, developing the ideas for the different ice cream flavors,  balancing customer demand with developing flavors, why the current model works for selling the ice cream works for him, whether he has future plans to expand, whether he would consider a larger production model, and more! Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Eclectic Midtown Japanese Restaurant Closing for Reboot to Gulf Coast Oyster Bar-Casual Seafood Spot Iconic Fort Bend Barbecue Restaurant Will Soon Shutter After 50-Year-Run Acclaimed Houston Restaurateur Scores James Beard Award Nomination for Her Cookbook-Guide to Indian Cuisine Respected Hospitality Insiders Reveal Soaring Story of their East End Italian Restaurant Every Serious Food Fan Should Know Lavish Mediterranean Seafood Restaurant Suddenly Shutters in River Oaks District Gooey Grilled Cheese Spot Melts Into Memorial City with Decadent Sandwiches and Treats