Episode 207 - Justin Ware and Patrick Abalos of Night Shift

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Chris Shepherd dropping some big news about a couple of his concepts, a new ambitious restaurant Baso coming to The Heights, and Night Moves Hospitality getting ready for their 3rd concept. In the Restaurants of the Week Union Kitchen is featured along with a few stops at some BBQ spots. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Justin Ware and Patrick Abalos of Night Shift. Justin and Patrick share with Eric how they got into the industry, why Justin wanted to work with Patrick, how they didn't really like each other at first, how their background in competitions helped them, the design of Night Shift, why the name, developing the cocktail and food menus, how Night Shift is going, future plans for Night Shift, the changes they've made, and much more!

• Chris Shepherd Leaves Westheimer Home for Posh New Montrose Mixed-Use Development
• Exciting New Spanish Restaurant Boasting World-Class Cred Heads to The Heights
• Houston's Famous Turkey Leg Hut Delivers Crucial Food and Aid to Hurricane Ida Victims
• Heights Tex-Mex Restaurant Shutters to Make Way for Exciting New Mexican American Eatery
• New Restaurant Plants a Kiss on Sawyer Yards with Southern Food and 'Vibe Dining'
• Dish Society Masterminds Gather for New American Restaurant in CityCentre
• Favorite Heights Bagel Shop Known for House-Cured Lox will Soon Shutter