Episode 428 - Leo's River Oaks and Mandola's Deli

On the podcast today Eric is joined by Monica Danna to go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The pair discuss Chef Shawn Gawle's announcement of his first solo project called Camaraderie which is set to open in the Heights in 2025, Austin based concept Honest Mary's setting it's opening in Houston window to fall 2025, and restaurants affected by I-45's expansion Kim Son on Jefferson. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Leo's River Oaks and Mandola's Deli 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: Houston Chef with Michelin-Star Cred Opening New Heights Restaurant Houston Steakhouse Reboots as a More Affordable Neighborhood Restaurant New York-Style Pizzeria Slices into Sugar Land with Lots of Craft Beer Top Chef's Tom Colicchio Questions the Michelin Guide's Mission in America