Episode 399 - Matt Gottlieb of il Bracco and Balboa Surf Club

On today's edition of the show, Eric is joined by Matt Gottlieb of Western Addition Restaurant Group. Their concepts include il Bracco and Balboa Surf Club. Matt speaks with Eric about how he got started in the culinary industry, what he learned from his time at Houston's, when he knew it was time to go on his own to open his own concept, why il Bracco was the first concept of Western Addition, developing Balboa Surf Club's menu, responding to customers wants at Balboa, what the future holds for Western Addition in Houston,  and 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: Malibu Barbie Cafe Rolls Into Houston with Food, Fun, and Nostalgia Bludorn Turns Up the Heat with Spicy Chocolate Collaboration New York-Based Bakery Takes The Cake with New Flagship Store in Houston Houston Mediterranean Restaurant Opens First New Location in 43 Years 3 Nightlife Veterans Unite to Launch Houston's Next Great Cocktail Bar