Episode 341 - Street to Kitchen and Makiin

Eric's back! The first podcast of the new year is here and on this episode Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson to catch up on the news that we missed during the holidays from the Houston bar and restaurant scene. The pair discuss Aaron Bludorn's announcement of Bar Bludorn, Kaitlin Steets leaving Theodore Rex after 8 years, and the new upscale Japanese restaurant concept taking over the former One Fifth space in Montrose. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Street to Kitchen and Makiin are featured.  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: Aaron Bludorn Dishes First Details on his New Memorial Restaurant, Plus Our Visit to Cocody Theodore Rex's Beard Award Semifinalist Chef Departs After 'Beautiful,' 8-Year Run New Upscale Japanese Restaurant Claims Former One Fifth Space in Montrose Acclaimed West African Restaurant Set to Open First Brick and Mortar Location in Montrose Peking Duck and Dumpling Restaurant Spices Up Rice Village with Newest Locale The Ultimate List of More Than 70 Houston Bars and Restaurants Opening in 2024