Episode 216 - Patrick Feges of Feges BBQ and Jim Buchanan of Dozier's BBQ

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by the Swanky Maven herself Felice Sloan to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston bar and restaurant scene including Christine Ha bringing The Blind Goat to Spring Branch, Bluestone Lane opening it's first Texas location in Houston, and a brand new anime inspired nightclub opening this week. In the Restaurants of the Week section Toro Toro is featured. In a special Veterans Day edition of the podcast Eric is joined by Patrick Feges of BBQ and Jim Buchanan of Dozier's Barbeque both of whom served in the military. Patrick and Jim speak with Eric about their military careers, why the military was the right move for both of them, the benefits they had by being immersed in other cultures, why Jim left the military after 11 years, their transition back to civilian life, the benefits from their time in the military, learning what it takes to become a leader and how they apply that in their lives now, ways to support veterans, and much, much more!

• Bun B and Houston Food Trucks Team Up for Astroworld Victims Fundraiser
• Masterchef Winner Christine Ha Picks Spring Branch for Vietnamese Gastropub
• New York Based, Australian Style Coffee Shop Brews Up First Houston Location
• Fantastical, Anime-Inspired Nightclub Dances into Downtown This Month
• 2 Houston Nightlife Veterans Step in to Open Planned Galleria Food Hall
• Austin Based Bar Serves Up Tropical Vibes to Prime Montrose Rooftop
• Pint-Sized Coffee Shop Percolates in Buzzy Garden Oaks Destination
• Favorite Uptown Sushi Rolls into North Houston with Stylish New Concept