Episode 286 - Joshua Weisman of Construction Concepts

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by the Swanky Maven herself, Felice Sloan! The pair discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Atlas Restaurant Group revealing what it has planned for the former Ouzo Bay space (spoiler alert Eric was right), Culinary Khancepts unveiling big plans for The Woodlands, and EZ's Liquor Lounge being named to Esquire's 2023 list of the Best Bars in America. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Little's Oyster Bar and Viola & Agnes’ Neo Soul Cafe are featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Joshua Weisman of Construction Concepts. Joshua speaks with Eric about what he did before getting into the construction industry, how he started Construction Concepts, why he liked commercial construction better, making the transition from club construction to restaurant construction, how the business evolved, some of the first jobs his company worked on, some of his favorite projects they've worked on, how things have gotten more difficult in last few years, how much money does it take to build a restaurant, what advice he would give to people looking to build restaurants, the current trends, and more! Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Upscale New Japanese Restaurant Serving Sushi, Robata, and More Docks in Familiar River Oaks District Space Savior of River Oaks Theatre Unveils Reel Cool New Luxury Movie and Dining Destination in The Woodlands Esquire Toasts Heights Watering Hole as Only Texas Spot on 2023's Best Bars in America List Houston Celebs Show Out in VIP Sneak Peek of Bun B's Red-Hot Trill Burgers First Brick-and-Mortar Location 2 Star Chefs Roll Out Sushi Spot with Fresh-from-Tokyo Goods Along with Intimate New Bar in Buzzy Buffalo Bayou Hub Aggie Favorite Chicken Fingers Spot Claims 3rd Houston-Area Outpost and First Inside the Loop