Episode 363 - Travis Tober and Karole Hardwick of Nickel City

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Travis Tober and Karole Hardwick of Nickel City. The pair speak with Eric about their respective careers in the bar industry, how Travis' travels with Aviation Gin influenced his idea for Nickel City, why they decided to bring Nickel City to Houston, opening the first Nickel City in Austin, Karole's biggest adjustment coming from a fine dining steakhouse to Nickel City, developing the beverage program, keeping up in these agave times, the cheese curds, the programming they offer, the goals for Nickel City, the possibility of bringing other concepts to Houston, and so much 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: Aaron Bludorn's New Memorial Tavern Opens with Fried Chicken, Napa Cabs, and Lots of Style Lucille's Chef Opens Nostalgic New Restaurant in Midtown Development Houston-Based Dine-In Movie Theater Chain Now Starring at CityCentre Retro-Styled Mini Golf Course Swings into Greenway Plaza with Drinks and Karaoke Promising Montrose Italian Restaurant Closing After Less Than a Year Celeb-Backed, LA-Based Pizzeria Sets Opening Date for River Oaks Location