Episode 76 - Tasos Katsaounis of The Bread Man Baking Company
Today on the podcast, Eric is joined by Avondale Food and Wine owner Mary Clarkson to discuss some of the latest Houston restaurant and bar news including the former Moving Sidewalk space converting into a new concept coming in December, Brian Doke assembling a team for new concept Savoir, Chef David Cordua hosting a special program from Houston Public Media called the Houston Cookbook, and the crazy story from ESPN 97.5 host Lance Zierlein regarding his wild night at Riel Restaurant… you don't want to miss this story. In the Restaurants of the Week section, Shun Japanese Kitchen is featured.
In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Tasos Katsaounis of The Bread Man Baking Company. Eric and Tasos discuss Tasos' journey into baking, getting a push from his wife to pursue his passion, what sets his bread and company apart from the rest, the types of breads they make, where you can find their bread, trying to deal with Houston's humidity while baking, being gluten friendly versus gluten free, Tasos' mom seeing his bakery for the first time, plans and projects moving forward, and more!