On today's podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to go through some of the latest news happening across the Houston restaurant/bar scene. Eric and Michael discuss Shawn Gawle's new restaurant Camaraderie, the space that once held Flying Fish transforming into a new cocktail bar called The Kid, and Eric's road trip to Redbird BBQ. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Annam is featured.

Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com:* New Houston Hotspot Debuts with a Seasonal Spin on Prix-Fixe Dining * Shuttered Heights Eatery Will Soon Transform Into a Neighborhood Cocktail Bar * One of Texas Monthly's Favorite Houston Restaurants will Soon Shutter * Houston's 11 Best Bars of 2025 Craft Cocktails and Community * Houston's 11 Best Pastry Chefs Make Dining Sweeter