Podcasts about tacodeli

On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the news that Dine Brands is laying off 9% of its corporate workforce as Applebee's and IHOP continue to languish with stagnant sales and traffic. How might these chains capture some momentum like full-service peer Chili's? Plus, Chipotle reported positive sales and transaction growth in Q4; Sam and Alicia talk about the keys to its impressive performance and how CEO Scott Boatwright has maintained consistent growth in his first few months on the job. And the National Restaurant Association released its annual State of the Industry report, noting that foodservice establishments could cross $1.5 trillion in sales in 2025. In this week's extra serving, Restaurant Business editor in chief Jonathan Maze joins to talk about Yum Brands, which just announced Byte by Yum, an AI-powered division aimed at achieving tech efficiencies across Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger. Finally, Sam shares an interview he recently had with Roberto Espinosa, founder of Tacodeli, a taco fast casual based in Austin that has 14 locations around Texas. For more on these stories: Chipotle's priorities include modernizing the kitchen and being ‘guest obsessed'IHOP, Applebee's parent company confirms corporate layoffsYum Brands has created an AI-powered platform to house all of its technology solutionsThe restaurant industry is projected to reach $1.5 trillion in sales this year

Roberto Espinosa, the founder of Tacodeli, joins KRLD's David Johnson in this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Today on the podcast, Eric is joined by Roberto Espinosa and Eric Wilkerson of Tacodeli. The guy speaks with Eric about how they began working together, why Roberto decided tacos was the right route to go, Eric going from Y2K consulting to tacos, the direction they took with their tacos with both traditional/non-traditional options, how they grew the business, why they decided to come to Houston, what made their new Houston location at Post Oak the right next spot in the city for Tacodeli, what customers can expect from the new location, how the new location differs from their location on Washington, expanding the brand into Dallas, how the Dallas and Houston markets compare, where their 3rd Houston location might be (or will be I should say), where new customers should start when it comes to their menu, 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: Montrose Pizzeria Known for '90's Vibes and Late Night Hours Suddenly Shutters Houston Dynamo Star Brian Ching Scores Katy Outpost of his Smash Hit Soccer Bar Street-Style Taco Shop's Baybrook-Area Location Sets Opening Date Whataburger Perks Up Breakfast with South America-Sourced Iced Coffee Nightlife Veterans Grow Up with Opening of New River Oaks Cocktail Lounge

In this episode, Michael Jones, Jordan Cwierz and Eric Baudour eat and review Taco Deli Drunken Pork Tacos so you know if it's worth eating. They also talk about stealing each other's glasses, Nick keeps reading out loud what he *might* order, Rosgar is funny if you trust us, Taco Deli sauce lore, and the true meaning of Uffda.  Head to http://www.store.roosterteeth.com to grab some new Face Jam merch. Butterfly forks & spoons on sale Thursday March 2nd! Sponsored by Shady Rays: Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code FACEJAM for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses. And check out the world's best DnD podcast, Tales From the Stinky Dragon, wherever you get your podcasts! We love it.  Download the public audio version https://link.chtbl.com/facejampod. Already a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: http://bit.ly/FIRSTRSS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As senior director of marketing, Richard led a very successful evolution of the Austin-based Tacodeli brand. He followed that success story with a stint as VP of marketing for Freebirds World Burrito and now works as a fractional CMO and consultant. Richard has spent time in agencies and client-side. He said people at agencies tend to have a more specialized expertise (in his case, brand strategy) and are spread across multiple clients in multiple industries. On the client side, he's focused on one client, but his expertise is broader. The biggest challenge in Richard's evolution of the Tacodeli brand was making the evolution seem natural. He saw his role in that process as an enabler and listener to carefully evolve the brand. The marketing industry – not just restaurant marketing but all marketing – is so fluid and ever-changing. Technology is the biggest word right now, especially in the restaurant industry. Technology used in restaurants needs to be intuitive and easy to use for customers and staff. Quotes “On the agency side, you're often challenged to really push the limits and see how far you can stretch something and I think good clients really want that.” - Richard “Strategy is useless if it can't be executed effectively. The best brand strategies for me are those that don't stick in the lane of marketing. They are things that influence and affect the entire business.” - Richard “Brand strategy is business strategy. Period.” - Joseph “There are two types of brands. There are brands that are struggling to find the truth and then there are brands that have so many truths the struggle is which truth are you going to lean into and how are you going to cascade everything from that singular focus?” - Richard “(As a CMO), your first 90 days has very little to do with getting things done. It has very much to do with building rapport and relationships, understanding systems and finding champions.” - Joseph “I don't think you should have to have a master's degree to operate some of the marketing tech that exists. I think it should be intuitive and straightforward. Yes, make it easy for the guests, but also make it easy for the marketers.” - Richard “Food is so much about experience. Yes, it's about wonderful food, it's about people, the context, the environment. Yes, for the best meals the food has to be great, but it's often about so much more than that.” - Richard Transcript 00:00.00 vigorbranding Everyone today I'm joined by my friend Richard penic he is a brand strategist and fractional cmo fractionable is what I said that's a very important new word that you guys need to learn and we'll talk about that and more but before we get in say hello give a little bit backstory. 00:15.40 Richard Pennock Hi Joe good see you yup so my name is Richard Pennet I'm born raised in the uk undergrad I was a historian at the University Of Leeds which is in the north of england um I spent 3 years at b jk and e which the W P P Media agency and then in 2006 I moved over to the us I did my Mba at Georgetown and between first and second year I married my then-girlfriend now wife Amber who is from the United States thinking I would spend a few years in the us think it's seventeen years later I'm still here. 00:50.53 vigorbranding Yes. 00:52.89 Richard Pennock I via Minneapolis I spent a few years at Target I worked in corporate strategy and marketing and then moved over to an agency up there Olson spent a few years there they then acquired a company down in Austin Texas and as much as I enjoy Minneapolis the. Winters were a little brutal and the temptation of sunshine and and all Austin had to offer was too much so I came down and I ended up staying um and amongst other things down here I had the marketing at taadelli which is a cult Austin Restaurant brand 12 locations I believe it is now in Austin Dallas and Houston and then moved over to free birds and was a Vp of marketing head

A South Austin man whose vehicle ran over and killed a 13-year-old boy with whom the man was engaged in conflict over alleged vandalism to the man's house over the weekend has been released on a surety bond. The Texas Business Hall of Fame is set to induct its youngest new member ever, and she's from Austin - Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder and CEO of feminist dating app Bumble, Inc. whose namesake company now also operates Badoo and Fruitz - Herd joins the Hall at only 32. New Food options coming as The Perry's steakhouse chain is set to open a new location of its Carve American Grill concept in The Grove, a new mixed-use development in Central Austin later this year - meanwhile TacoDeli is expanding as well, with a new outlet opening in Circle C in late April. Also in food news, Easy Tiger suffered a mass walkout of 26 employees late last month, claiming frustration with new members of the restaurant's upper management. A long-awaited new monument to Austin's Richard Overton, until his death three years ago the oldest surviving veteran of World War II, has been unveiled at his gravesite at the Texas State Cemetery. Austin 360 has published what they call the ultimate guide to live music in Austin this spring and summer, it features approaching shows by H.E.R., Billy Strings, Bon Jovi, Robert Finley, Justin Bieber and more. Meanwhile the new home of the live music operation formerly situated at Nutty Brown Amphitheater, Round Rock Amp, has begun drawing complaints about noise and bass vibrations from nearby neighbors. Texas Longhorns Baseball made short work of Stephen F. Austin last night at home, 13-2 - they travel to Manhattan tomorrow to kick off a three-game series at Kansas State. And it's gonna be hot today with a high of 94, more reasonable Thursday and Friday with lower to mid-80's, and back into the 90's for Easter Weekend - an earlier prediction of a 100-degree Easter Sunday, which would have been the earliest triple digit day in Austin's recorded weather history, has thankfully cooled considerably, Sunday's high is now expected to be right about 90.

We discuss the release of the ACL lineup... of food vendors, why the New Orleans Saints picked Jacksonville for their post-hurricane temporary home, and Are You Smarter Than Jason Dick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AISD officials declare masks to be mandatory this school year, in defiance of an Executive Order from Governor Greg Abbott. AISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde gives CNN a tour of local school precautions. Local new hospitalizations surpass the peak of the summer 2020 wave and threaten to pass that of the more severe winter spike. Austin remains at 6 ICU beds for the entire metro area. Austin Public Health offers $100 H-E-B gift cards as an incentive to get shots. Blues On The Green's last two shows of the season are postponed, Fantastic Fest requires vaccines for attendance, and Eater Austin runs down a long list of new restrictions at Austin restaurants. Democrats begin trickling back in to the the Texas House of Representatives, to the consternation of some of their colleagues still sequestering in D.C. Former State Senator and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is considering running for Mayor again. A second Lake Travis drowning victim's body is recovered, while crews continue searching for a third. Two Israeli tech firms announce new facilities in Austin. Culturemap's Tastemaker Awards announce 2021 winners. Tacodeli unveils a new dinner menu and cocktail options. And a lately-rare dangerous heat advisory is issued for most of the area for Tuesday.

On this episode of #YouGotThis - Bryson and Jennifer sit down and chat all things Austin Texas. They share favorite place to stay, where to move if you're considering, favorite restaurants, shopping, things to do/see, the lakes, photo spots, ect. If you're considering a trip to Austin or a move, or you're a local looking for a few new spots - this episode is for you!  'You Got This' Bracelet - https://rstyle.me/cz-n/fcjk3wb7h57 Austin Murals / Photo Spots - https://austin.com/guide-to-the-best-austin-street-art-graffiti-murals-and-more-2020-edition/ Things to do in Austin - https://www.austintexas.org/things-to-do/ Flower Wall Photo Address - 11601 Rock Rose Ave #128, Austin, TX 78758 - Places to Live -  Muller, East Side, The Domain, Downtown, Steiner Ranch, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Spicewood, Dripping Springs, Circle C, Westlake, Tarrytown, Rollingwood, Cedar Park, Round Rock.  - Hotels -  The Line, The W, The Four Seasons, The Sonesta, Wayback Cottages, Air B&B.  - Fav Restaurants -  Breakfast - Vivel Crepes, Picnik, Taco Shack, Taco Deli, Elle's Cafe, Kerbey Lane, Juan in a Million, Summermoon, 24 Diner and Juiceland.  Lunch - Cabo Bobs, Torchy's Tacos, Taco Deli and Elle's Cafe. Dinner - Chisos, Lupe Tortilla, True Food, Flower Child, Eddie V's, Trulucks, Il Brutto, Movie House & Eatery, Perlas, Hula Hut, Chuys, The Oasis, The Salt Lick and Tony C's. Desserts - The Baked Bear, Amy's Ice Cream, La Patisserie, Folli Pop. Coffee - Blackrock, Summermoon, Jo's, Panera, Elle's Cafe, Alfed's, Mozart and Peet's.  Gluten Free - Picnik, Bougies Donuts - Grocery Stores - HEB, Wholefoods, Randall's. - Shopping -  Barton Creek Mall, The Domain, The Galleria, 2nd Street, South Congress (Allans Boots). - Things to do / see -  Barton Springs, Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin, Lake Travis, Zilker Park, The Domain, South Congress, 2nd Street, Mount Bonnell, 360 Bridge, F1 Track, Deep Eddy Distillery.  - Beauty -  Hair Salons - Urban Betty, Culture ATX, Level 12, Blonde Faith.  Nails - Nail Art House. Skin - Austin Skin +, Skin Spirit.  Botox - CeCe at Skin Spirt @derm_nurse Extensions - Amanda Kelly in Houston - Dog Spots -  Zilker Park, Red Bud Isle, Lady Bird Lake Trails.  - Lakes -  Lady Bird, Lake Austin, Lake Travis

Roberto Espinosa is the co-founder of Tacodeli. He opened the first Tacodeli location in Austin, TX in 1999.  I've spent years trying to get him on the show. He is spent over 20 plus years creating the most amazing taco in the world. Whether you want to run a restaurant or any company I loved his slow and steady philosophy. https://okdork.com/podcast/183  

Yuvi talks about his journey to the US and how he used his skills and the resources available to him to jump into real estate when everyone else was running from it! He used frugality and foreclosures to grow his investment portfolio while holding down a full time job. Reach out to him about your single family deals on LinkedIn at Yuvaraj Vimawala and check out Taco Deli, his favorite restaurant! 

The guys discuss some of their favorite taco places in Austin Texas with a special, special, especial guest Ray. Some places include Torchy's, Taco Deli, Velvet Taco, Veracruz, and classic guilty pleasures such as Taco Bell.

Co-owners Roberto Espinosa and Eric Wilkerson both went to the University of Texas and met after Espinosa opened the original Tacodeli location in Austin, TX in 1999. Over the past twenty years, Tacodeli has expanded their menu while still making sure to source ingredients locally whenever possible. Founder Roberto Espinosa was born and raised in Mexico City and the menu shows these roots, from the ingredients, to the cooking techniques they use. They now have 11 locations with 6 in Austin, 4 in DFW and 1 in Houston. Check out "Jolt - The Operations Platform for Any Business" as mentioned in today's episode! Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: "Don't just be the best at what you do, be the only who does what you do." In today's episode with Eric Wilkerson we will discuss: Important to enjoy what you do It's about relationships and experience; not just food Accountability is key in an owner/operator Spanish/Mexican food restaurants Learning about the industry before diving in Starting small Choosing a location Going from consulting to opening/operating Be close to the work and appreciate it Getting your staff ready for expansion Business models for expansion Today's sponsor: BentoBox empowers restaurants to own their presence, profits and relationships. The hospitality platform disrupts third-party services that come between the restaurant and the guest. BentoBox puts the restaurant first and offers tools that drive high-margin revenue directly through the restaurant’s website. BentoBox is trusted and loved by over 5,000 restaurants worldwide including Union Square Hospitality Group, Eleven Madison Park, Gramercy Tavern, Lilia and more. 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Visit www.pgpro.com for the latest information about P&G Professional's solutions and services.   Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Give it our all, make people feel we truly care, gratitude What is your biggest weakness? Over-think, over-analyze What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Personality What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Responsibly growing their business, labor pressures Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Be yourself What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Development and cultivation of relationships with guests What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? The Richest Man in Babylon by  George S. Clason GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM  What's one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? See a macro-level perspective of our industry, be less reactive Name one service you've hired. The Butler Bros. in Austin, TX for help with branding What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influenced operations? Clipboard, physical clipboard with checklists 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? If it was easy, everybody would be doing it (restaurant-specific) If you're feeling stressed, take a step back, it's only a taco (restaurant-specific) Stay humble (restaurant-specific) Slow down and enjoy life (personal-specific) Contact info: eric@tacodeli.com Tacodeli website 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! 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In this episode I discuss running’s affect on your mood. If you’ve had a stressful day does running help you feel better? It helps me and that’s one of the reasons I love it so much. Listen to the episode as I explore mindfulness and share a clinical study that supports that running does improve one’s mood. In my food segment, I highlight the Crazy Good food from Tacodeli out of AUSTIN, Texas. (www.tacodeli.com)

FARMERS SHOP TOO! Farmers and Vendors share their favorite booths they like to buy from at their local Farmers Market in Austin and Buda, Texas.   SUNSET VALLEY MARKET https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/programs/sfc-farmers-market/sfc-farmers-market-at-sunset-valley Every Saturday 9-1pm Jessica Garwood, River Ranch Raw http://www.riverranchraw.com/#/ Allie & Mary, Bee Delightful https://beedelightful.com/ Aidan Costell, Esperanza Farms http://esperanzafarms.com/ CHECK OUT BOOTHS: JBG- Johnson Backyard Garden https://www.jbgorganic.com/ Tacodeli https://www.tacodeli.com/ Richardson Farms http://richardsonfarms.com/ Texas Coffee Trade https://www.texascoffeetraders.com/ Johnny McGowan, Musician https://www.instagram.com/johnny_plays_guitar/   MUELLER FARMERS MARKET http://texasfarmersmarket.org/mueller/ Every Wednesday 5pm-8pm Every Sunday 10am-2pm Jennifer Holmer, The Sour Dough Project https://www.instagram.com/the_sourdough_project/ *Jennifer plans a weekly menu and shop at all the booths.   HOPE FARMERS MARKET https://www.hopefarmersmarket.org/ Every Sunday 11-3pm Bill Nadalini, Wunder-Pilz. Oye Canbucha https://oralefoods.com/ CHECK OUT BOOTH: JBG-JOHNSON BACKYARD GARDEN https://www.jbgorganic.com/ Music: Time traveling Wizard People (could not find info on them. If you know them have them DM me please)   BUDA FARMERS MARKET http://www.budafarmersmarket.com/ Every Sunday 10-2pm Neil Sauke, New Bread Rising Austin, Texas 515-451-2254 (Neil has no FB or IG account) Laurel Gressett, Laurel’s Farmhouse https://www.laurelsfarmhousemarket.com/ Jordan ,River Bottom Farms https://www.instagram.com/riverbottomfarms/ Ken Sepulveda, Righteous Greens https://www.righteous-greens.com/ Brenda Adamson http://goldenwoodmushrooms.com/ CHECK OUT BOOTHS: Buddha’s Brew https://www.buddhasbrew.com/ Happy Gut Foods https://www.happygutfoods.com/ River Bottom Farms https://www.instagram.com/riverbottomfarms/ Springtown Roasters https://springtownroasters.com/ Righteous Greens https://www.righteous-greens.com/ Neil-New Bread Rising Flying C Cattle https://www.facebook.com/FlyingCCattle/   HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! http://www.budamillandgrain.com/ Downtown Buda Farmers Market celebrate their one-year Anniversary at the Buda Mill & Grain. Sunday, May 5,2019 10-2pm  What Make a Good Farmers Market? Marleen Pringle, Red Beard Brothers Farm https://www.facebook.com/redbeardbrothersfarm/  Find A Farmers Market   Edible Austin http://www.edibleaustin.com/index.php/farmersmarkets Texas Farmers Market http://texasfarmersmarket.org/ SFC https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/programs/sfc-farmers-market  Farmers Market APP Free download at the APPLE STORE US MARKET (four spoons)    Questions, Comments or Be on the Show Email: yolanda@eatinandsippinlocally.com Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatin_and_sippin_locally/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatinandsippinlocally/ Twitter: @eatinandsippin Show Credits Eatin’ and Sippin’ Locally is produced by Yolanda Nagy at Yolanda Nagy’s Studio in Texas Visit me at https://eatinandsippinlocally.com/ Music: https://www.neosounds.com/ Market Spices by Simon Wolfe Sound Effects: https://freesound.org/ Photo Cover: Marley Lira https://www.instagram.com/ibudatexas/ G-bars Koozie: Gabriel Coward https://www.instagram.com/gbarskeepitlocal/?hl=en Thank You, my buddy Andrew from  https://www.thebudafulhiker.com/ for donating some awesome podcasts equipment for me to use. Love you, my brother! UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN,KEEP IT LOCAL AND IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD,GO TELL SOMEBODY.

You'll always have that one; you know, the worst date of your life. It may get replaced with others as time goes on but for now, Clair and Melinda share their worst dates. Do you think you have one that can top theirs? Message us on Instagram to let us know!Instagram: @funkydudesfunkyfoods Website: www.funkydudesfunkyfoods.com PS We are super sorry but we missed a SUPER important place for tacos in our last minisode: Juan in a Million! Check them out for their Don Juan taco, super delicious!! http://juaninamillion.com/

On this April Fool’s Day edition of This is Austin, we’ve got a Q&A with the host, Adrienne Huebner, and a few special guests. Tune in to learn more about Adrienne, her family, and her favorite things to do and tacos to eat in Austin, Texas. This episode is sponsored by FOUND Experience. Use the code ThisIsAustin19 for 20% off a digital travel guide to any of the 12 cities they cover. www.experienceisfound.com   AUSTIN FAVORITES   Tacodeli Juan in a Million Picnik NadaMoo Scoop Shop Sweet Ritual Odd Duck Sway Uchi Casa de Luz Zilker Park & The Zilker Zephyr Bull Creek Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Austin Library ACL Live Stubb's (Concert Venue) Nutty Brown Ampitheatre Sage Hill Inn   WHERE TO FIND US   Host, Adrienne Huebner Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienne Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Special Guest, Garrod Huebner Twitter: @garrodh   Editor, Adrian De La Garza Facebook: @adlgmarketing Twitter: @adlgmarketing   Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/   Music, SWELLS Web: https://swellstheband.com/ Twitter: @swellstheband Instagram: @swellstheband Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2B6lIM1   HOW TO RATE & REVIEW A PODCAST ON ITUNES On an iPhone: Open the Podcasts app. Tap on the “Search” icon at the bottom. Type “This is Austin” in the search bar. Tap on the “This is Austin” logo. Scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews” section. Tap on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. Tap on “Write a Review.” Type your review and tap on “Send.” You’re done. Thank you so much! From a computer: Open the iTunes app. Click on the search box in the top right corner. Type “This is Austin” and press Return/Enter. Click on the “This is Austin” logo under the “Podcasts” section. Click on the “Ratings & Reviews” tab. Click on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. Click on “Write a Review.” Type your review and click on “Submit.” You’re done. Thank you so much!

We head to the land of Breakfast Tacos - Texas! Specifically, Austin, birthplace of Tacodeli, the king of the breakfast taco. We talk to founder & owner Roberto Espinosa about migrating to the great state of Texas and putting Austin on the taco map!

We were live on the SXSW and TuneIn Podcast Stage. Chris and Travis, a room full of Kanye fans, delicious breakfast tacos from Tacodeli—could we get much higher? You'll hear some Kanye-themed games (Family Feud/Kanye or Jay-Z/and Wait, Kanye, What?) and some truly wavy conversation about Mr. West.     

In our 2nd Anniversary special we do a our own take on Jerry Seinfeld's "Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee" with Podcasters In Cars Getting Coffee. Special guest Reed Charles, Johnny Lightfoot and Jazz One. We get a glimpse of Reed Charles pre-show ritual before each of his appearances on TP podcast. Steven Presley and Johnny Lightfoot attend premiere of Justice League and are ammused by the rowdy screening next door of Bad Mom's 2. Theater full of Bad Mom's! Jazz One and Steven Presley discuss Justice League the next morning over Breakfast Taco's and Jazz gives us his unbelievable prediction for Last Jedi.

IKEA, DNA verified beef, and a conspiracy-laden queso name as we head to Tacodeli in Austin Chronicle's future Worst Local Podcast of 2018.

In this week's episode, Culture Map Food Editor and host Eric Sandler is once again joined by restaurant consultant Nathan Ketcham to discuss the news of the week from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Hugo Ortega of Hugo's finally winning Best Chef Southwest at the 2017 James Beard Awards, the popular restaurant chain Dat Dog coming to the Houston area, and Chef Paul Qui opening his new restaurant Aqui in Montrose. Eric and Nathan discuss their Restaurants of the week. This week restaurants, Ramen Tatsu-Ya in Montrose, Dolce Neve in the Heights, and Tacodeli on Washington Ave. Eric is then joined by Ronnie Killen of Killen's Restaurants which includes Killen's Steakhouse, Killen's Barbecue, Killen's Burgers, and Killen's STQ. Eric and Ronnie discuss Killen's Burgers being the hardest to manage of the group, the challenges when running a burger place, people's expectations versus what Ronnie wants to execute, what defines gourmet, Killen's STQ's success, and what he said to Houston Texans star J.J. Watt when J.J. called about a reservation at STQ. Plus Ronnie reveals some major info regarding expansion. Hint: a barbecue place somewhere other than Houston. Listen to find out! #WhatsEricEating #EricSandler #RonnieKillen #NathanKetcham #Culturemap #KillensBurgers #KillensSteakhouse #KillensSTQ #KillensBarbecue #HugoOrtega #Hugos #RamenTatsuya #DolceNeve #Tacodeli #Barbecue #BBQ #Burgers #Food #Restaurant #Bar #PaulQui #DatDog

Before "Ramblin Freak'," Tacodeli employee Parker Smith had made only one movie featuring sound. The three three-time film school dropout was stuck between a rock and a hard place after realizing his internship at The Austin Film Society was little more than the theater job he had left in Boulder, Colorado to make a name for himself in Texas. Now, the task of making your first feature is a daunting one. Some would think that filming it entirely alone should make things a hundred times more difficult. For Parker, however, being the only member of his film crew provided him with exactly the freedom necessary to experiment, learn and shoot his movie right.   No Film School's Jon Fusco sat down with Smith at SXSW to learn how he pulled off making a movie about a guy who doesn't know how to make a movie. From watching five documentaries a night to finding a producer through Instagram, he provides us with tremendous insight into the art of learning as you go.

Summer might be over, but our love for tomatoes hasn't died! In this episode, we talk about our favorite ways to use canned tomatoes throughout the winter. We phone our friend The Faux Martha, who shares her favorite minimalist recipes for canned tomatoes. Plus, people we love to cook for, our favorite foodie cities, a dinnertime challenge, and listener kitchen victories.   Roasted tomato shrimp over creamy polenta | A Couple Cooks   Melissa Coleman is The Faux Martha: Website | Instagram | Facebook   Her recipes: 20-Minute tomato soup | The Faux Martha 4-ingredient tomato sauce | The Faux Martha Chickpea indian bowl | The Faux Martha   What's your favorite foodie city? Sonja just went to Austin and enjoyed Tacodeli, Torchy's Tacos, and The Beer Plant   This episode was sponsored by Muir Glen Organic   A Couple Cooks on Instagram and Twitter

In our 15th trip through the Thunder Pop Dome! Ones Up for JazzOne as he returns to discuss his recent work on the ABC Drama series American Crime, also that time he spent a day with O.J. Simpson's attorney Johnnie Cochran.. We also try and figure out how Matthew Mcconaughey found a time of day he could fly down I-35 with zero traffic?-- Finally the new Richard Linklater film and some of his old ones and then we enjoy 7 days of Tacos just cause we can!

On this very lucky 13th episode of TP our host Steven Presley interviews the SXSW camera man of the legendary Nardwuar as he discusses some of his favorite Nardwuar interviews with the likes of Pharrell Williams and Kurt Cobain just to name a few. --Also Jazz One is back to discuss his mission to find the best Taco's in Austin that will culminate with a book revealing his findings. Also we ask the question..Will a Tomb Raider movie with Daisy Ridley work?

Howdy! We are back and this week we have a great time talking about some great places David has been because Andy has been holed up in his house with 2 children while the wife skipped town for three weeks. Andy starts us off with a breakfast recipe he got online. Then David takes us to Taco Deli in Austin, TX where you can have "Car Batter Tacos" as he called them, (and oddly enough, he means that in a good way.) Then we learn about Louie Mueller BBQ in Taylor, TX where things aren't necessarily inexpensive. And finally you CANNOT miss the initial story of the "Cat Wrangler." It is a continuing story that starts here, and is hilarious. Good times are had. Enjoy!