Episode 528 - Shiva and Rick Di Virgilio of ŌPORTO Fooding House & Wine and da Gama Canteen

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Shiva and Rick Di Virgilio of ŌPORTO Fooding House & Wine and da Gama canteen. Shiva and Rick speak with Eric about how they first met, the initial humble beginnings of Oporto, wanting to experiment at The Queen Vic, the early days of craft cocktails, blending Portuguese and Indian cuisine, why they decided to move Oporto, the benefits of the bigger space, how Midtown has changed over the years, evolving over time, developing da Gama, what dishes they recommend people check out, being recognized by the Michelin Guide, future ideas, and much more!Got a question for Eric? Email him at [email protected]. Follow Eric on Instagram @ericsandler and check out some of Eric's latest articles online at Culturemap.com: Historic Houston Burger Joint Sets Opening Date for New Woodlands Store French-Trained Houston Chefs Team Up for One-Night Only Mardi Gras Dinner Chris Shepherd Serves Up a New Menu for Houston Performance Series Lively New Seafood Restaurant Rides into Prime Houston Location River Oaks Restaurant Fields a New Menu Devoted to Prime and Wagyu Steaks