Episode 209 - Travis Lenig of Field & Tides
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by a new cohost! Isabel Protomartir, host of ATE, makes her podcast cohosting debut! Eric and Isabel discuss some of the latest happening in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Eric's 40 restaurant fall preview, Casa Nomad opening, Bon Appetit recognizing Lucille's, and Isabel's Have a Nice Day Pop Up happening this weekend! In the Restaurants of the Week section HaiDiLao is featured. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Travis Lenig of Field & Tides. Travis speaks with Eric about what it's been like now that he is the sole proprietor of Field & Tides, what things have changed about the restaurant since his sole proprietorship, how they utilize the space, how important private dining can be, the evolution of the menu, being inspired by his travels, vegetable dishes he's excited about on his menu, the growth of the Heights, the biggest surprise he experienced once he became an owner, where he's been eating, and much more!
Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as:
- Mega List of 40-Plus Restaurants and Bars Opening in Houston This Fall
- New Tulum-Inspired Patio Lounge Shines in Heights Mixed-Use Development
- Beloved Museum District Restaurant's Charitable Works Score National Award from Bon Appetit
- Rumor No More: Top Chef Selects Houston for New Season
- Drake Approved Hot Chicken Restaurant Sets Opening Date for First Houston Location
- Downtown's Newest Steakhouse Sizzles with Announcement of Seasoned Head Chef
- Heights Restaurant Dishes on Social Media Outrage Over New Ice Cream Hot Chicken Sandwich