Episode 15 - Thomas Nguyen of Peli Peli

This week on What’s Eric Eating CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler is joined by guest co-host Mary Clarkson of L’Olivier. Eric and Mary go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including a new French restaurant is heading to the Heights, Hugo Ortega collaborating with Michael Mina, Mala Sichuan expanding in other areas of Houston, and and more! In the Restaurants of the Week section there is only one place featured this week and it’s the only place anyone is talking about... A’Bouzy in River Oaks.

In the Guest of the Week section, brought to you by 8th Wonder Brewery, Eric is joined by Thomas Nguyen of Peli Peli. Eric and Thomas discuss how Thomas went from going to law school at UT to jumping into the restaurant industry, how they grew the Peli Peli concept, why service is a big part of Peli Peli’s philosophy, expanding Peli Peli not only in Houston but in other cities, and much more!

What’s Eric Eating’s Guest of the Week segment is brought to you by 8th Wonder Brewery. Visit 8thwonderbrew.com for brews, events, taproom info, and much more!

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