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Bobby Heugel is back for an in-depth conversation with Eric about the current state of the restaurant/bar scene in Houston. Bobby speaks with Eric about a plethora of topics including the current state of Thorough Fare Hospitality, whether there's oversaturation in the Houston food scene, why Michelin benefits the winners more than the city, the challenges with tariffs, why fresh build aspirations are decreasing, negotiating with landlords, the gen z customer/worker, and much more! Eric is taking a brief hiatus from the podcast but the show will be back with a new episode on July 8th with Justin Yu, followed by a new Ultimate Draft episode on July 15th. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts to get notified as soon new episodes release. (Although Eric reserves the right to return sooner... like I don't know... maybe if someone wins a James Beard Award when the winners are announced) For more info and tickets to CultureMap's Tasting Table event series click here. You can also read more about the event on CultureMap.com Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: National Food Magazine Champions Houston Nonprofit Head on New 'Power 100' List Houston's Pioneering South American Steakhouse Will Soon Shutter in River Oaks Burger Joint Duo's New Hawaiian Shaved Ice Spot Chills Out The Heights Renovated Galleria Development Will Add 'Greatest Neighborhood Restaurant'  Pizzeria Owner Opens New All-Day Poolside Bar and Restaurant at Heights Hotel

Time to find out who won The Ultimate Date Night Draft 2.0 with special guest, and winner of last year's Ultimate Date Night Draft, Justin Yu of Thorough Fare Hospitality (Theodore Rex, Squable, Better Luck Tomorrow, & more). Justin explains why [redacted] was the winner of the draft, his thoughts on the selections all around, the picks that stoodout to him, what he would have selected, what he thought of the occasion format for this year's draft, and more! Plus, Justin updates Eric on what's going on for him currently, including working with the Alley Theater. Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Houston Chef Brings Texas Touches to Posh Hotel's New French Bistro Talented Culinary Couple Serve Up Exciting New Pop-Up Dinner Series All The Nominees Vying for Glory in the 2025 Houston Tastemaker Awards Dallas-Based, Wine-Obsessed Private Club Unveils New Houston Facility Innovative Houston Japanese Restaurant Closes After Only 2 Years

Scott Maurer, MD, division chief, Pediatric Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care, and Justin Yu, MD, MS, physician researcher, Pediatric Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care, both at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, discuss the “full-service” palliative and supportive care program at Children's and their work to support children and caregivers where they are both emotionally and physically.

Finish season 3 of The Bear on Hulu and wanting to talk about it? Well, you're in luck because today's episode is all about The Bear season 3! Eric and special guest Justin Yu dive into a full spoiler discussion about season 3. Eric and Justin give their overall thoughts on the season, how Justin was able to relate to this season, the practicality of changing your menu every night, what the show got right in it's representation of the kitchen experience, whether they'd eat at The Bear, the idea of legacy explored in season 3, and more! Plus the guys discuss what's been happening at Justin's restaurants as of late, especially after Hurricane Beryl.  Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Ken Hoffman, CultureMap's Consummate Houston Columnist Passes Away Michelin Guide Finally Confirms Texas Edition - Should Anyone Care? Embattled Houston Hospitality Group Negotiating Sale of its Signature Steakhouse Chris Shepherd Kicks Off New Charity Dinner Series with an Italian Feast Coffee Shop Known for Kindness Opens Third Houston Cafe This Weekend

You know what your special someone deserves from you for Valentine's Day this year? You to listen to this episode of What's Eric Eating because then you'll be fully prepared to plan the best possible date night. That's right, it's the Ultimate Houston Date Night Draft on today's edition of the podcast. Join Eric Sandler, Felice Sloan, Rafael Nasr, Justin Yu, Mary Clarkson, and Evelyn Garcia as they select their ultimate date night. Here's what the teams will be drafting: a cold appetizer, a hot appetizer, an entree, a dessert, after dinner drinks, and a wild card. All of which must come from a Houston-area bar/restaurant. The wildcard can be anything in Houston that would be a fun stop on a date. For example, the Waugh Bridge Bat Colony, Turrell Exhibit, Menil Lawn, or a sixth bar/restaurant. The Draft Rules Rule 1: All six selections must be from different restaurants and bars. For instance, if a participant selects Bludorn for cold appetizers, the participant may not select Bludorn for desserts. Rule 2: Once a restaurant has been selected for a specific category/course, no other participant may select it for that category, but it is still eligible for other categories. For instance, if someone takes Bludorn for cold appetizers, Bludorn is still eligible for entrees, desserts, etc.  Rule 3: Snake draft format. The draft order will go one through six in round 1 then go backwards six through one in round 2.  Rule 4: Categories may be selected in any order.   Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Celebrate Houston's Culinary All-Stars at the 2024 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards Sizzling Tex-Mex Staple Opening Expansive Patio Bar-Restaurant in River Oaks Facebook's Favorite Houston Bagel Pop-Up Opens Cafe and Coffee Shop in the Heights New Modern Creole Restaurant in Third Ward Channels Prodigal Chef's Italian Culinary Quest Houston Restaurant Weeks Serves Up Nearly $2M in 2023 for Local Food Charity Heights Vietnamese Restaurant Lauded for Inventive Fare Set to Shutter

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Benchawan Jabthong Painter and Graham Painter of Street to Kitchen. The couple speak with Eric about how they first met, coming to American from Thailand, the story of Chef G's braised green curry brisket that ended up leading her to SaltAir Seafood Kitchen, Chef G's experience working at SaltAir, how Graham's stepmom got them introduced to Justin Yu, joining Theodore Rex, developing the Street to Kitchen concept, growing Street to Kitchen from pop-ups to brick and mortar, building a following with their pop-ups, how fried chicken almost brought everything down, life post winning a James Beard award, how Th Prsrv at Eculent came to be, how the idea for Th Prsrv changed from a tapas bar to a tasting menu, how the move to the new location for Street to Kitchen went, and more! Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: New Memorial Wine Bar from Union Kitchen Owners Uncorks 200 Bottles in Rustic-Chic Space Dish Society Quietly Shutters Its Original Location in Tanglewood Acclaimed West African Restaurant Set to Open First Brick and Mortar Location in Montrose Peking Duck and Dumpling Restaurant Spices Up Rice Village with Newest Locale The Ultimate List of More Than 70 Houston Bars and Restaurants Opening in 2024 New Pizza and Poke Restaurants Set to Open at Bustling Spring Branch Destination

We're doing things a little different. The podcast is taking time off until January 9th, but that doesn't mean no podcast episodes at all. Eric is bringing back some of your favorite episodes to your feeds while the podcast is away. Today's episode is a reairing of Episode 294 with Justin Yu, originally released July 11th, 2023. Eric and Justin dove into full spoilers about The Bear season 2 including how it compared to the real life culinary world, how Justin's own culinary journey compared, stodging in Copenhagen, the anxiety inducing moments of opening a restaurant, and much more. Follow Eric on Instagram @ericsandler and on Twitter @esandler, you can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Houston's Best New Restaurants For 2023: 12 Favorites That Keep Us Coming Back For More New Upscale Japanese Restaurant Claims Former One Fifth Space in Montrose Local Foods Shutters in Tanglewood to Reopen as New, Larger Post Oak Patio Spot Dim Sum, Sushi, and Roast Duck: Chinese Chef Has Big Plans for Medical Center Hotel Theodore Rex's Beard Award Semifinalist Chef Departs After 'Beautiful,' 8-Year Run Global Burger Joint Shake Shack Set to Open 3rd Drive-Thru Houston Locale in Bay Area

Eric is joined today by Keath Jacoby and Leila Ortiz of Hotel Lucine in Galveston. Keath and Leila speak with Eric about the inspiration behind Hotel Lucine, why open the boutique hotel in Galveston, why this was the right next step for Leila, what patrons can expect from the Fancy, the Fancy being available to hotel guests and the Galveston community at large, how the Den differs, the flavors/style that Leila is bringing to the menus, the amenities for guests, working with Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu earlier in the project, how leading the kitchen has shown Leila a lot about herself, visions of the future for their area of the island, how they're both feeling 2 weeks ahead of opening, and much more! Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Famed Owner of Award-Winning Himalaya Restaurant Shares His Secrets in New Cooking School Houston's Beard-Winning Thai Restaurant Serves Up Opening Date for Highly Anticipated New Locale Cool Austin Oyster Bar Opens in Montrose with See-Be-Seen Patio, IG-Ready Aquarium, and More River Oaks' New Fine Dining Thai Restaurant Tempts with Inventive Dishes and Lavish Space NYC Restaurant Shakes Up Downtown with Dominican Classics and Speakeasy-Style Bar Texas Monthly Names 4 Houston Restaurants to Comfort Food Faves List, We Suggest 5 More

Are you watching The Bear on Hulu? Well you should be, especially if you want to listen to the first half of today's show because we go full season 2 spoiler discussion on today's podcast. Eric is joined by the great Justin Yu to discuss season 2 of The Bear, how it compares to the real life culinary world, comparisons to Justin's own culinary journey, stodging in Copenhagen, the anxiety inducing moments of opening a restaurant, and much more. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Josephine's Gulf Coast Tradition is featured.  Follow Eric on Instagram @ericsandler and on Twitter @esandler, you can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Exciting New Restaurant Showcasing Gulf Coast-Inspired Seafood Opens in Midtown Houston-Born NFL Veteran Fires Up Southern-Inspired Restaurant and Cigar Lounge in Third Ward Prominent Houston Restaurant Group Suddenly Shutters Intimate Downtown Tavern Stylish Houston Healthy Eating Restaurant Sprouts Up in River Oaks with Breakfast, Juices, and Fresh Fare Splendid Ice Cream Shop Sweetens Big Montrose Grand Opening with Free Scoops and Plenty of Swag Blockbuster Beer Paradise Raises Katy's Scene to Bavarian Brew Garden Levels, with a Texas Twist

On today's podcast Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The guys discuss this year's CultureMap Tastemaker Awards, Angelo and Lucianna Emiliani changing things up at Louie's Italian American, and the surprising announcement from Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Oheya by Uchi and MUSE are featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by William Farley and Nick Nguyen of Padre's Wine Shop + Bar. The guys deep dive with Eric about South American wines plus what brought them together for Padre's, how William went from the energy/investment banking industries to the wine business, why this was the right next step for Nick, why William wanted to do a retail space rather than doing wholesale, what people can expect when they visit Padre's, how Padre's stands out in the market, customer response so far, being located in a unique bar/restaurant area, the food offerings at Padre's, what customers have been gravitating towards from the retail offerings, goals for Padre's, and much more! Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Here Are The Winners of Best Restaurant, Chef, and More in CultureMap's 2023 Tastemaker Awards Acclaimed Houston Chefs Close Their Italian East End Restaurant and Reboot to New Wood-Burning Pizzeria Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu Announce Surprise Split with Chic Galveston Boutique Hotel Set to Open This Summer Favorite Austin Restaurant Debuts in Montrose's Hottest Hub with Delectable Dishes for the Gluten-Free Crowd Adults-Only Swim Club-Pool Bar in Second Ward Makes a Splash with Big Return and 2023 Opening Date Cool New Adult Spin on Mini-Golf with DJ's, Booze, and Bites Rolls Out Opening Date Downtown

Scott Maurer, MD, division chief, Pediatric Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care, and Justin Yu, MD, MS, physician researcher, Pediatric Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care, both at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, discuss the “full-service” palliative and supportive care program at Children's and their work to support children and caregivers where they are both emotionally and physically.  

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including 2 Houston food vets coming together for a new Italian concept, Rise Soufflé is coming back to the Houston area, and a new brewery opening in Hardy Yards. In the Restaurant of the Week portion Amrina. In the Guest of the Week section, for the first time ever on the podcast, Eric is joined by Justin Yu of Theodore Rex and Thorough Fare Hospitality. Justin speaks with Eric about what he remembers about starting Oxheart, working with Kaitlin Steets at Theodore Rex, what Justin's day to day schedule is like, stepping back at Better Luck Tomorrow, working with Michael Connor, how did the business relationship with Bobby Heugel evolve into what it is today, how did the hotel project come about, what makes Galveston appealing for this project, what to expect from The Fancy food wise, the current state of the James Beard Awards, and more! Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Houston's Restaurant Community Speaks Out Following Controversial Roe v. Wade Decision Guy Fieri-Favorite Houston Chef Opens Fine New Italian Restaurant in River Oaks Dallas-Based Soufflé Restaurant Rises in Bustling Woodlands Development Houston's Newest Brewery Launches Near Downtown with Specialty Beers and Games 6 Things to Know in Houston Food Right Now: Star Chefs Host a Beard Award Tasting Event, Plus the Latest News Eclectic New Brewpub Taps into Bellaire with Easy-Drinking Beers and Diverse Dishes

On today's edition of What's Eric Eating, Eric is joined by Felice Sloan to discuss the latest from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu opening a new concept in Galveston, the "world's biggest pizza slice" coming to Houston, and Zach Harris' newest concept coming to the Shady Acres area. In the Restaurants of the Week Uchiko is featured. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Brian Doke of Savoir, Pattons, and Heights & Co. Brian speaks with Eric about how Brian got into the hospitality industry, how he grew at Tiny Boxwoods, deciding to go out on his own, the vision behind Savoir when starting it out, working his chef Eric Johnson, why he decided to with a steakhouse as his second concept, how Patton's has been going so far, what feedback he's gotten from customers, developing the idea behind his newest concept Heights & Co., what they do at Heights & Co. to separate themselves from the competition, how he'd like to see Heights & Co. evolve, developing the food offerings for Heights & Co., what's next on the concept front, and much more! Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu Fancy Up New Galveston Boutique Hotel with 'Fine-ish Dining' Fare 'World's Biggest Pizza Slice' Restaurant Headed to Houston Area from Louisiana Houston Restaurant Weeks Serves Up 2022 Dates and New Prices Beard Award-Winning Chef Behind Houston's Legendary Cafe Annie Announces Retirement These are Houston's 9 Best Restaurants for 2022 Top Chef Recap: Bludorn Shines in Season's Farewell to Houston

In this episode Paul Carbone, MD, FAAP, former chairperson of the AAP's Council on Children with Disabilities Autism Subcommittee, shares the latest guidance on promoting sports and activity for children with disabilities. His son Ben, a 19-year-old with autism, joins the interview to describe his personal success in sports. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Justin Yu, MD, MS, about his research on the increasing rates of underinsured children. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Sucio.Talk.Podcast Presents Justin Yu. Justin Yu Is The Chef/Owner Of Theodore Rex, And Better Luck Tomorrow In Houston,Texas. What An Extraordinary Human Being! I First Met Chef Yu During The 12 Days Of Christmas Event At Meadowood. For The First Time During My Tenure There I Was Assigned To Be The Sous Chef Who Would Head Up The Day And Made Sure Things Went By Smoothly For The Yu Dinner. I Was Fuckin Scared! What A Sigh Of Relief When I Met The Man, An Absolute Sweetheart. My Nerves Were Eased By His Presence And I Was Able To Facilitate Without Any Problems. We Sucio Talked In The PDR Of Theodore Rex Where He Detailed His Upbringing, Getting Into Kitchens And Working Alongside Rockstars, To Eventually Opening A Restaurant Named Oxheart. He Would Later Close That Restaurant Stating It Was Just The Right Time To Do So. This Is Something I Always Think About. Whats Wrong With Opening A Restaurant For A Set Amount Of Time, Knowing The Day Of It's So Called "Death" Before You Open.The Answer. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.You Can Do Anything You Want To Do. As Far As Im Concerned My Restaurant When I Have It Will Not Meet An Unjust Demise. It Will Be Born, Live It's Life In Peace And Chaos (New Definition Of A Restaurant), And Then Pass On. Maybe That Means I Own The Space And Let Others Hone Their Craft, Maybe That Means I Let The Space Go For Others To Pursue Their Dreams In The Space Where I Made Mine Come True.Ladies & Gentleman Please Enjoy Episode 61"Houston!! We Aint Got No Problem"#Sucio_Talk Also Available On@SpreakerPodcast@GooglePodcast@ApplePodcast@AudiblePodcasts@youtubeSUBSCRIBE.REACH OUT.REPOST.SHARE.SUCIOTALK@GMAIL.COMWRITE IN KITCHEN STORIES TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW.SHOW SOME LOVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA.LET PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE FOOD PODCAST.#sucio_talk #suciotalk #suciotalks #david_sucio #davidguilloty  #chefdavidguilloty #boricua #puertorico #100x35 #420 #badassesingeneral #spreakerpodcasts #foodie #chefs #chef #cook #cooks #cooking #cuisine #history #travel #entrepreneur #food #love#brownchefsPEACE!

Dr. Justin Yu of Pitt's school of medicine and Dr. Amy Houtrow of UPMC Children's Hospital on why the problem of "under-insurance" is getting worse for America's kids

On this episode of the Podcast we have Justin Yu. Justin is a long time Nissan enthusiasts, and part owner of Fat Bob's Garage In Layton Utah. On this episode James, Sarah, and Justin discuss Nissan, the New Bronco, and flexterra, Justin's custom build V8 solid axle Xterra. 

Parakaleo is a podcast intended to encourage the Christian college student to live a life pleasing to God. As the month of September dawns, John and Matt have another former GOCer, Aaron Philip, on to have an intentional diaologue regarding the Church. It is God's plan for every Christian to be committed to a local church, and this is no less important for the collegian. Apologies for the audio issues this episode. As Season One of Parakaleo draws to an end, we would like to give a special thanks to Andrew Yong (cover design), Aaron Philip and Justin Yu (small group leaders for John and Matt respectively), Hanson Cao (feedback), Nathaniel Chen (audio remastering), all our guests, our listeners, and most of all, our Lord Jesus Christ.

Voodoo is a sketch comedy show written, directed, and performed entirely by students at Greenhills School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In light of the current global crisis, we turned our in-person show into a podcast, showcasing the sketches written this year. We hope that you find our podcast funny and enjoyable, as well as a relief from the current state of things. Producers: Zoya Uzzaman and Claire Walter Head Writers: Arjun Purohit and Will Ellsworth Cast: Serena David, Dixon Miller, Lilja Quinn, Jade Ge, Austin Andrews, Justin Yu, Sebastian Adams, Sofia Moya, Meghan Woerpel, Maddie Rodgers, Kilas Gallimore, Julian Toogood, Annie Wang, Abigail Webster, Jim Lupton, Liza Ruggiero, Barb Rocci, Tina Chao, Yousef Emara, Zoya Uzzaman, Arjun Purohit, Claire Walter, and Will Ellsworth Faculty Advisor: Gary Lehman Please note that some content may not be suitable for younger audiences.

The JAMCast welcomes Justin Yu, a member of 8711 Action Design and the Fight and Co-Stunt Coordinator of the upcoming Fast & Furious 9. Learn about his life beginning as a member of the USA Wushu national team, how he entered the stunt industry and became a member of 8711, and the incredible projects he has had the chance to work on and coordinate from the John Wick franchise to Gemini Man!The JAMCast is a weekly podcast hosted by Professional Stunt Coordinator Travis Wong, interviewing influential figures in the movement world. From world champion athletes to Hollywood stunt doubles, the aim is to provide a unique perspective into the minds of those so well known for using their bodies. www.TheJamcast.comSPONSOR: Inner West Hemp | @InnerWestHemphttps://www.InnerWestHemp.comUSE CODE: JAM for 15% OFF!FOR FULL VIDEOS OF EACH EPISODE:https://youtube.com/JoiningAllMovementALL AUDIO LINKS:https://TheJAMCast.comSPECIAL GUEST: Justin Yu | @JustinYuRedneckHOST: Travis Wong | @TheTravisWong

Houstonian, Justin Yu, is a graduate of Houston University and the Culinary Insitute of America, Hyde Park. Yu returned to Houston upon graduation before heading to the West Coast and Europe to stage and further refine his skills. Yu's first restaurant, Oxheart, opened in 2012 and was named one of America's Top 10 Best New Restaurants by Bon Appetit. It was his work at Oxheart that earned him the 2016 James Beard Award for Best Chef, Southwest. In 2016 Oxheart closed to make way for Theodore Rex, which achieved similar acclaim. Today Justin Yu is the Chef/Owner/Partner Theodore Rex Restaurant, Better Luck Tomorrow,  Public Services Wine and Whisky, and Squable. Show notes… Favorite success quote or mantra: "Head down, eyes up, always be humble." In this episode with Justin Yu, we discuss: Being humble during the come up. How if you show people how bad you want it, you'll get it. Having a vision, and existing intentionally to achieve it. Start acting like an owner and learning what an owner needs to know. How to get the most out of your culinary degree. What it takes to cook at a high-level restaurant. Creating a culture of accountability to achieve excellence. When you catch a team member doing something wrong, giving them the opportunity to self-correct by asking, "Where do you think you are?" How to make someone feel like they're a part of the team. The reality of chasing Michelin Stars. Using pop-ups to get your start. Not working for money early in your career, but working for other assets like knowledge, experience, and relationships. Think of your personal brand and the story you're writing when you're making life decisions. The meaning of humility. Staying lean and scrappy during the early days. Starting small and scaling into your ultimate vision. The impact of partnering with other small business in your community. Being mindful not to work your staff to death. leaning to delegate the small details so you can focus on the big details. The importance of sharing the stories behind your restaurant. How to share the story behind a dish. Why Yu chose to close his restaurant a year after winning the James Beard Award for Best Chef Southwest. Surrounding yourself with great people then getting out of the way for them to do their job. Finding partners with the same values and goals who don't directly compete with your personal strengths. How to healthily disagree with your partners. Making sure you take care of yourself and create a culture of taking care of yourself. Today's sponsor: Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country — they were even named best online payroll by PCMag. And as a listener, you'll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/unstoppable.  CAKE provides an easy-to-use integrated software and hardware solution to build better dining experiences for restaurant operators and their guests. With mobile marketing and waitlist management to point of sale payment processing, the CAKErestaurant management system helps you grow your business.  Learn more at trycake.com/unstoppable EthicsSuite.com -provide a safe, secure, simple and anonymous communication channel between you and your employees to help you protect your hard-earned reputation and assets. Demonstrate to your team that you are committed to providing a workplace that operates with the highest ethical standards. Staying informed about important issues will help you resolve them internally before they spiral into larger, costly, or public problems.     Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Sense of calm. What is your biggest weakness?  Sense of calm. What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? "What food do you love?" What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Staffing. Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. "Don't trust anybody. Especially, the Chef" What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff?  Take ownership of everything. What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM  Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business What's the one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? Offer Healthcare What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your four walls restaurant and how has it influence operations? Slack If you got the news that you'd be leaving this world tomorrow and all memories of you, your work, and your restaurants would be lost with your departure with the exception of 3 pieces of wisdom you could leave behind for the good of humanity, what would they be? always have a sense of human Treat your employees like your family. Don't treat your employees EXACTLY like your treat your family Contact info: trexhouston.com @tetsujustin @trexhouston Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining today! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Huge thanks to Justin Yu for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time!   Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-host Rebecca Masson of Fluff Bake Bar to go through some of the latest news to hit the Houston restaurant and bar scene and man is there some news this week. Eric and Rebecca discuss Ronnie Killen's leasing of the old Hickory Hollow space, Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu announcement for a new concept called Penny Quarter, Adam Dorris revealing details about his new project Lotti Dotti, Finn Hall losing it's first tenant, and much more! In a Restaurants of the Week first, the guest's restaurant is featured before the guest of the week with Verandah Progressive Indian Cuisine taking center stage.  In the Guest of the Week portion of the podcast Eric is joined by Anu and Sunil Srivastava of Verandah Progressive Indian Cuisine. Eric, Anu, and Sunil discuss how they met, working together, how Sunil got started in cooking, coming to New York in 2005, choosing to stay in Houston, distinguishing themselves from the competition, starting out with Great W’Kana Café, moving inside the loop with Verandah, the decision to move away from the W'Kana Cafe brand, showcasing elegant techniques, and more!

Al York Sports Show - Season 1, EP 6. Al York and Sports Analysts - Noah Parker, Will "The Money Guy", and Justin Yu discuss the top sports topics of the week. Al Introduces Justin Yu to the listeners. Justin is a MMA Sports Analyst. He names his top 5 fighters as being: Anderson Silva, George St Pierre "GSP", Royce Gracie, Brock, Lesnar, and Randy Couture. All very heavy hittas. MMA: Justin breaks down the Dos Santos vs. Lewis fight. UFC: Welterweight fight coming up between Darren Till vs Jorge Masvidal is also analyzed. NFL : Antonio Brown trade to the Raiders. The guys lean in on Antonio. Will he make the changes needed to be useful on the new team or will he continue the destructive behavior shown at Pittsburgh? NBA: What Do The Lakers Need to Do TO Win Games? As the guys went around the table to assess the situation, they all realized this was a tenuous situation. Noah: Playmakers - the Lakers need more playmakers. This won't happen this year so - sit it out. Will: Trade LeBron, cut the losses. Justin: Lakers need to find their Feng Shui. Get players who can shoot. Make the plays. Al: Gives them a pass, a year to clean it up. NBA Playoff Overview. The guys seem to agree on the top 4 choices - and of course the Lakers are not anywhere on the list. Although Miami has a chance. [Dwayne Wade gets the last stand before retirement] NCAA Tournament - March Madness: The guys have constructed their own Top 4 Favorites and Dark Horses. Three teams come up repeated: North Carolina, Duke and ... Nevada. Out of the Box Question: Will LeBron James catch Kareem Abdul Jabbar's scoring record? The guys agree on this but disagree as to when it will happen. Boxing: The guys lean in on the Mickey Garcia vs. Errol Spence fight. Overall, it is expected to be an even fight but none could agree on how it will end. Noah takes Spence, Al takes Garcia, Justin suggests waiting until the day of the fight to place bets because it will be that close. The $1 Billion Question goes to Floyd Mayweather vs Canelo Alvarez. Should he take the fight? Egos are bruised in this week's Trivia. Good Show. ### ### Produced by Crystal Roney for CWN Sports

Al York Sports Show - Season 1, EP 6. Al York and Sports Analysts - Noah Parker, Will "The Money Guy", and Justin Yu discuss the top sports topics of the week. Al Introduces Justin Yu to the listeners. Justin is a MMA Sports Analyst. He names his top 5 fighters as being: Anderson Silva, George St Pierre "GSP", Royce Gracie, Brock, Lesnar, and Randy Couture. All very heavy hittas. MMA: Justin breaks down the Dos Santos vs. Lewis fight. UFC: Welterweight fight coming up between Darren Till vs Jorge Masvidal is also analyzed. NFL : Antonio Brown trade to the Raiders. The guys lean in on Antonio. Will he make the changes needed to be useful on the new team or will he continue the destructive behavior shown at Pittsburgh? NBA: What Do The Lakers Need to Do TO Win Games? As the guys went around the table to assess the situation, they all realized this was a tenuous situation. Noah: Playmakers - the Lakers need more playmakers. This won't happen this year so - sit it out. Will: Trade LeBron, cut the losses. Justin: Lakers need to find their Feng Shui. Get players who can shoot. Make the plays. Al: Gives them a pass, a year to clean it up. NBA Playoff Overview. The guys seem to agree on the top 4 choices - and of course the Lakers are not anywhere on the list. Although Miami has a chance. [Dwayne Wade gets the last stand before retirement] NCAA Tournament - March Madness: The guys have constructed their own Top 4 Favorites and Dark Horses. Three teams come up repeated: North Carolina, Duke and ... Nevada. Out of the Box Question: Will LeBron James catch Kareem Abdul Jabbar's scoring record? The guys agree on this but disagree as to when it will happen. Boxing: The guys lean in on the Mickey Garcia vs. Errol Spence fight. Overall, it is expected to be an even fight but none could agree on how it will end. Noah takes Spence, Al takes Garcia, Justin suggests waiting until the day of the fight to place bets because it will be that close. The $1 Billion Question goes to Floyd Mayweather vs Canelo Alvarez. Should he take the fight? Egos are bruised in this week's Trivia. Good Show. ### ### Produced by Crystal Roney for CWN Sports

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by frequent contributor/co-host Felice Sloan of Urban Swank to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene. Eric and Felice discuss Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu's announcement for their new venture called Squable, La Macro taco truck moving to a new location, Perry's Steakhouse hiring nationally known chef Rick Moonen as Master Development Chef, and craft breweries and beer distributors coming together to support new Texas legislation. In the Restaurants of the Week portion 2840 at Dukessa, Perry's Steakhouse, and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo's Best Bites event are featured.  In the Guest of the Week segment Eric is joined by Dominick Lee of Poitin to discuss the latest happenings at Poitin, how Poitin has done since opening last year, adapting to what the customers want, what has worked for Poitin, taking advantage of their patio setup, the latest events at Poitin, how the cuisine has evolved, combining creativity with what people want, the staff changes at Poitin, the bar program's success, wanting to grow, the difficulties of administration, Poitin's Sunday program, and more!

On the podcast today, Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer, co-founder of the Houston Barbecue Festival. Eric and Michael discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu shedding some light on their new project heading ot the Heights area, Snooze opening in the Galleria area in December, The Harp closing it's doors, Ronnie Killen revealing details about the new Killen's Steakhouse location opening in the Woodlands, and more. In the Restaurants of the Week section the guys discuss what new restaurants they would like to revisit.  For this week's Guest of the Week portion of the podcast, Eric is joined by Tony Luhrman of El Topo Food Truck. Eric and Tony discuss Tony's road into the culinary scene, what inspired him to cook, the journey from jobs he hates to opening a food truck, why open a food truck, ending up in Houston, the process in creating good tortillas, the weird Houston food truck rules, the one dish no one ever bought, his goals, whether he has plans to open a restaurant, and much much more.

This week L'Olivier owner Mary Clarkson joins CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler to go through the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Mary discuss Houston Chronicle Restaurant Critic Allison Cook's release of her annual top 100 restaurants in Houston and announcements of a few restaurant closings across the Houston area. In the Restaurants of the Week section Eric and Mary discuss One Fifth Romance Languages and Patrick Feges and Erin Smith's pop up at Camerata previewing Feges BBQ. In this week's Guest of the Week portion, brought to you by 8th Wonder Brewery, Eric is joined by Terry Williams and Alex Negranza of Better Luck Tomorrow. Eric, Terry, and Alex discuss how Terry and Alex first ended up getting involved at Anvil Bar, what brought Alex to Houston from Seattle, how they got involved in Better Luck Tomorrow, how much freedom does Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu give them, how to categorize Better Luck Tomorrow, and much more! What’s Eric Eating’s Guest of the Week segment is brought to you by 8th Wonder Brewery. Visit 8thwonderbrew.com for brews, events, merch, taproom info, and much more!

The Ringer's Joe House is joined once again by his friend the mogul David Chang and James Beard Award–winning Houston chefs Justin Yu and Chris Shepherd to talk about life after Hurricane Harvey (4:22), remind everyone that Houston food and drink is open for business, and highlight all the spots to hit when you visit (10:37). Then House and Juliet Litman break down this week's Food News (42:52).

This week CultureMap Food Editor and host Eric Sandler is joined by popular Houston bartender Chris Frankel. Eric and Chris go through the news of the week from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Chris being brought on to consult Cane Rosso on their bar program, Evan Turner leaving Helen Greek Food and Wine, and the opening of Better Luck Tomorrow, the new concept from Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu. Plus Brennan’s of Houston and Killen’s Steakhouse have hired new chefs, listen to find out who. In this week’s restaurants of the week section Chris gives his take on poke and poke restaurants such as Ono Poke on Richmond Ave. and Moku Bar in the Conservatory downtown, along with his take on Thai food in Houston as Eric and Chris recently took a trip to Rim Tanon on Richmond Ave. For this week’s guest of the week section, renowned Chef Bryan Caswell and his wife Jennifer Caswell stop by the podcast to deliver some big news regarding their latest endeavor, a new restaurant concept that they’ll be opening this summer in Houston. Eric, Bryan, and Jennifer dive deep into the concept of the new place, the idea behind the name, how the opportunity came about, how it compares to their other restaurants, what ‘elevated bayou cuisine’ is, why this new restaurant is the most personal thing Bryan has ever done, their roles in this new restaurant, and much more! Bryan and Jennifer also share some info about what changes are coming for Reef and when we can expect to see them. Listen to find out all the details! #WhatsEricEating #EricSandler #ChrisFrankel #BryanCaswell #JenniferCaswell #CultureMap #Reef #LittleBigs #ElRealTexMexCafe #CaswellandCompanyCatering #ConeRosso #HelenGreekFoodandWine #EvanTurner #BetterLuckTomorrow #BobbyHeugel #JustinYu #BrennansofHouston #OnoPoke #MokuBar #RimTanon #Food #Restaurant #Bar #Houston #Catering #Seafood #ThaiFood #Poke

Friday, July 8, 2011 Friday Fire Prayer Meeting Speaker: Justin Yu Duration: 00:09:25 New Philadelphia Church http://newphiladelphiachurch.com

Sunday, February 13, 2011 Sunday Service (Hillside Campus 1pm) Speaker: Justin Yu Duration: 00:06:30 New Philadelphia Church http://newphiladelphiachurch.com