Episode 159 - George Joseph and Jason Gould of Common Bond

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Becky Masson of Fluff Bake Bar to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including what's happening with Becky's place, the James Beard Awards not naming 2020 winners, the owners of The Burger Joint getting ready to open The Taco Stand in the Heights, and more. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Killen's is featured.

In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by George Joseph and Jason Gould of Common Bond. The guys speak with Eric about the latest with Common Bond, what drew George to the restaurant business, building a new team, why Jason decided Common Bond was the right next move for him, why the quick expansion of locations with Common Bond, the response to their cocktails, what a Common Bond bar bite is, the latest info on the downtown location, whether the Common Bond on the Go concept is the future, why Jason was the right guy to join Common Bond, and some breaking news for Common Bond.

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