Episode 317 - Alain Verzeroli and Felipe Botero of Le Jardinier

Chef Alain Verzeroli and Chef Felipe Botero of Le Jardinier at MFAH join Eric on today's show! Alain and Felipe share with Eric stories from the early days of their respective careers, what brought Alain from Tokyo to America, the culinary philosophy of Le Jardinier, the importance for Le Jardinier to have a connection with nature with their offerings, how they adapted the menu for Le Jardinier in Houston due to the city's hot climate when compared to their other restaurants in NY/Miami, what they've learned about Houston, how has Houston affected or changed Felipe's style of cooking and the menu, why the MFAH is a big part of why they have so many opportunities of service for diners (brunch, lunch, and dinner), whether Michelin should come to Texas to rate restaurants, and more!Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at [email protected]. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Armandos' Family-Friendly, Tex-Mex Sister Restaurant Taps Katy for 2nd Houston-Area Outpost New Artisanal Pizzeria Opens in First Ward with Authentic, Neapolitan Wood-Fired Pies Houston's Oldest Craft Brewery Wins Top Spot at Great American Beer Festival Houston Sushi Stars Open New Hand Roll Restaurant with Speakeasy-Style Bar in West U Houston Pizza Maestro Retools His Wildly Successful New Heights Restaurant After Overwhelming Response New York Times Names 2 Must-Try Houston Eateries to Coveted 50 Most Exciting Restaurants List