Episode 152 - Christine Ha of The Blind Goat and Xin Chao

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene... however it's been a bit slow on the news front so it's more a discussion about Texas bars and how critical a moment they're in currently due to being closed yet again with Covid-19 being on the rise in the state, whether they feel comfortable dining inside or on patio, and much more! In the Restaurants of the Week section Linda and Eric pick their favorite bites they've had from their recent restaurant visits.

In the Guest of the Week section, Eric is joined by Christine Ha of The Blind Goat and Xin Chao. Christine speaks with Eric about her decision to pursue a career in the restaurant industry, deciding to try out for Master Chef, opening the Blind Goat, why Bravery Chef Hall was the best spot for it, how the first year has gone, finding out about her James Beard nomination, coming up with the concept for Xin Chao, developing the menu, and much more!

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