Episode 165 - Alex Au-Yeung and Cuc Lam of Phat Eatery & Yelo

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Burger-chan partnering with Click Virtual Food Hall, Chef Jane Wild joining Golden Bagels & Coffee, and Union Kitchen's original location closing. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Dozier's BBQ and Giacomo's are featured.

In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Alex Au-Yeung and Cuc Lam of Phat Eatery and Yelo. Alex and Cuc speak with Eric about where the idea for Yelo came about, what made Cuc give restaurants another shot, why Alex wanted to partner with Cuc, types of banh mi they're working on for Yelo, what other dishes will be on Yelo's menu, plans for Phat Kitchen, their other new concept in the works, managing/working during the pandemic, and much more!

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• Eclectic Houston Restaurant Shutters 10-Year Original Location
• Swanky New Heights Whiskey Bar Uncasks 350 Spirited Options and Secret Menu
• New Tex-Mex BBQ Pop-up Spices Up Rice Village with Hot Taco Trend