Episode 344 - Morgan Weber of HiWay Cantina

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Morgan Weber of HiWay Cantina. Morgan speaks with Eric about why he and the rest of the team at Agricole Hospitality decided to change things up in the east end of Houston by closing Indianola and Miss Carousel, coming up with the ideas for HiWay Catina and Lightnin's Good Times, the development process for HiWay Cantina, making HiWay's menu items distinct from Eight Row Flint's items, how things have gone since opening, the style of fajitas, the drink program at HiWay, whether he was surprised by the success of EZ's Liquor Lounge, why he's happy doing casual concepts, what the future holds from a future projects perspective, reflecting on Coltivare as it comes up to it's 10 year anniversary, and using easy melt... yes easy melt comes up.  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: Acclaimed West African Restaurant Set to Open First Brick and Mortar Location in Montrose New Memorial Wine Bar from Union Kitchen Owners Uncorks 200 Bottles in Rustic-Chic Space Common Bond Claims Familiar Tanglewood Space for 5th Bistro Location Drake-Approved Pizza and Pasta Spot Bakes Up 3rd Houston Locale in CityCentre James Harden's Midtown Restaurant Rebounds After Closing with New Look, Menu, and More Dish Society Quietly Shutters Its Original Location in Tanglewood