Episode 52 - Ryan Pera of Agricole Hospitality

Today on What's Eric Eating owner of L'Olivier and frequent co-host Mary Clarkson joins Eric to discuss some of the latest news in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Anthony Calleo's next move after leaving Cherry Pie Hospitality, Houston's first Whole Foods Market 365 coming to the Heights area, and possible restaurant options for a new area on Yale. In the Restaurants of the Week section Eric and Mary discuss UB Preserv, Poitin, and State of Grace.

In the Guest of the Week segment, brought to you by 8th Wonder Brewery, Eric is joined by Ryan Pera, the chef/owner of Agricole Hospitality. Eric and Ryan discuss the upcoming Taste of the Nation event benefiting the No Kid Hungry campaign happening Tuesday, May 22nd at Silver Street Studios. The guys also discuss what restaurants are involved in the event, the reason for spearheading Taste of the Nation, No Kid Hungry's goals, what type of food can be expected at the event, the importance of fresh food, what's kept Coltivare so popular for so long, Revival Market becoming a casual breakfast/lunch cafe, setting up the team at Indianola, and more!

Taste of the Nation takes place Tuesday, May 22nd at Silver Street Studios in Houston. For tickets and more info about this great culinary event, benefiting the No Kid Hungry campaign, visit events.nokidhungry.org.

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