Episode 285 - Mary Cuclis of Kriti Kitchen

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Becky Masson of Fluff Bake Bar to discuss the latest headlines in the Houston restaurant and bar world. The pair discuss the team behind Nobie's opening a new pizza tavern concept in Montrose, the new spacey bar coming to Montrose as well but from the team behind The Burger Joint, the NY based cake bakery that has made it's way to the Galleria area, and this year's iteration of the Hot Luck Festival. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Triola's Italian Kitchen and Bari are featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Mary Cuclis of Kriti Kitchen. Mary speaks with Eric about how she got into the world of professional cooking, her time in Hong Kong, how she made her way to Pondicheri, what about Pondicheri has resonated for people over the years, how she came to the decision to move on from Pondicheri to create her own business, how the pandemic caused a switch in her initial plan, what she learned about people's expectations for Greek food in Houston, why the space for Kriti Kitchen was perfect for what she wanted, how things are going at Kriti Kitchen so far since opening, the dishes people are loving so far, introducing people to Greek wines, getting into wine dinners, the goals for Kriti Kitchen, the desire to do a fine dining concept down the road, and more!  Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Dynamic Duo Behind Nobie's and Toasted Coconut Bake Up New Tavern-Style Pizza Restaurant in Montrose Spacey New Bar and Cosmic Cocktail Spot from Burger Joint Owner Blasts Off in Montrose Crave-Worthy Crepe Cake Maker from New York Rises with First Permanent Texas Location in Galleria Upscale New Japanese Restaurant Serving Sushi, Robata, and More Docks in Familiar River Oaks District Space Houston Tex-Mex Institution Serves Up Opening Date for Long-Awaited West University Location Spicy Sichuan Hot Chicken Sandwich Restaurant is a Go in Buzzy Heights-Area Food Hall