Episode 211 - Steve Marques and Kim Kaase of Craft Creamery
Today on the podcast the Eric is joined by Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson. Eric and Mary discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Post Houston revealing concepts/opening date, Houston having a new entry into the master sommelier club, and new Italian restaurant Lulu's is now open. In the Restaurants of the Week Casa Nomad is featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined Steve Marques and Kim Kaase of Craft Creamery. The pair speak with Eric about how they got started, why an ice cream shop was the right next move for Steve, what it was like for Kim during the creation phase of the business, Steve's approach to the creation of the flavors, what goes into brisket ice cream... spoiler it's brisket, their approach to flavor development, what's the perfect ice cream texture, long term plans for Craft Creamery, and whether we'll see milkshakes on the menu.
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