Episode 157 - Anita Jaisinghani of Pondicheri
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the 2020 Tastemaker Award winners, the guys at B.O.M (Barrel of Monkey's) Hospitality leasing a new space, and Kenny & Ziggy's officially moving locations. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Linda and Eric discuss where they've been going during Houston Restaurant Weeks.
In the Guest of the Week portion, Eric is joined by Anita Jaisinghani of Pondicheri. Anita speaks with Eric about how she got started in cooking, working at Café Annie, opening Indika, advocating for people to move away from meat, opening Pondicheri, their pastry program, operating during the pandemic, whether there are any expansion plans for Pondicheri, aspirations, and whether Anita has thought about the possibility of winning the James Beard award for Best Chef Texas.
- Houston's Best Restaurant and Chef Crowned at the 2020 Tastemaker Awards
- Monkey's Tail Masterminds Fuel Up New Bar in Former Petrol Station
- Houston's Best Deli Beefs Up with Massive New Location
- Houston's 'Bread Man' Announces Opening Date for New Memorial-Area Cafe
- Houston-Based Landry's Unveils New Steak and Seafood Delivery
- Beloved Texas Beer Brand Brews a White Claw Competitor - Are you Ready for Shiner Seltzer?
- Colorful New Bar and Restaurant Camps Out in Former Beaver's Location
- New Owners Reopen 2 Locations of Houston Favorite Liberty Kitchen