On tonight’s special we have Zulcoralis many know her by Zulco, Zulco is a very talented bartender, coworker and friend of mine who works at Anvil Bar & Refuge a locally and Nationally Recognized bar located here in the Montrose neighborhood in Houston Texas. On this episode Zulco and I talk about how she got into bartending and she’s worked through many obstacles to get where she is today. We also touch base on her upbringing and talk about how she moved to Houston to pursue her goal of working at Anvil. I had a great time recording this episode with Zulco and had the pleasure to enjoy a delicious Puerto Rican meal made by her. I’m very grateful to be working along side her, she has been taking the time outside of work to coach me and teach me about cocktails/ spirits and bartending. I’m also honored to be working with her and the rest of the talented hardworking staff at Anvil, from the barbacks  like Don Izzy, Chapin. The cooks Don Clemente, Don Reymundo. The Bar GM Tommy, the head bartender Brandon, and all the bartenders(Kory, Xander, Lily, Drew and Vic). To Zulco, thank you so much for always being so welcoming at work from the start, thank you for cooking my family and I dinner, and last thank you for taking the time to educate me and help me at work. I wish you the best and so much success in all your goals. To everyone, make sure to stop by Anvil and show Zulco and the staff some love. Make sure to follow Zulco on Instagram at @musadelrevez and if you have any questions for her feel free to reach out to her. Also make sure to follow Anvil Bar & Refuge on Instagram @anvilhouston as well as Refuge @refugecocktails which is located upstairs from Anvil. Zulco's instagram: @musadelrevez Podcast's Instagram: @tonightsspecialpod Facebook: Tonight's Special Podcast with Danny GoodChef  Email: [email protected]  Personal Instagram: @dannygoodchef

On Tonight's Special we have Jorge Benitez, operating partner at “Gristworkz” a business formally known as “Local Group Brewing” who has become a close friend of mine. All in the process of taking over the brewery and rebranding. On this episode Jorge shares a bit about his backgrounds and how he got into the Craft Beer industry. We talk about what the process has been like in taking over Local Group Brewing, and progress we are seeing as we become Gristworkz. I want to thank you Jorge for taking the time to come out to record this episode, and for sharing your story with us. Make sure to follow Jorge on Instagram (@jluiscompany) and come out to visit us at Gristworkz at 1504 Chapman st. Thank you all for tuning in and see you all on the next episode of Tonight's Special Podcast. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast. Like, Follow, Share all of our social media platforms with your friends and family. If you have any questions email us(email posted below) Jorge's instagram: @jluiscompany Instagram: @tonightsspecialpod Facebook: Tonight's Special Podcast with Danny GoodChef  Email: [email protected]  Personal Instagram: @dannygoodchef

On Tonight's Special we have Elliott & Rey, two of my coworkers who have become close friends/brothers of mine after spending many hours & days together in the process of opening Night Shift Bar. I'll be doing a mini series where I introduce you to all the staff members of Night Shift. Where you can get to know them better & hear their stories. On this episode Elliott & Rey share a bit about their backgrounds and how they got into the food/beverage industry. We talk about what the process has been like in joining the Night Shift Bar Family, the training leading up to opening the bar and what it's been like being open for three weeks. I want to thank you both Elliott & Rey for taking the time to come out to record this episode, and for sharing your stories with us. Make sure to follow Elliott & Rey on Instagram (@elliottventura @reynaldo_mtzz) and come out to visit us at Night Shift Bar. Thank you all for tuning in and see you all on the next episode of Tonight's Special Podcast. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast. Like, Follow, Share all of our social media platforms with your friends and family. If you have any questions email us(email posted below) Elliott's instagram: @elliottventura Rey's Instargram: @reynaldo_mtzz Instagram: @tonightsspecialpod Facebook: Tonight's Special Podcast with Danny GoodChef  Email: [email protected]  Personal Instagram: @dannygoodchef

On Tonight's Special we have Timothy "The Nonchalant Artist" Hudson. He is a talented artist and graduate of Prairie View A&M University, that has a deep passion for art. On this episode we talk about childhood memories, his early days of drawing and how a doodling in college became more than just a drawing on a piece of paper. Tim tells us how his father and him share an appreciation for art together. Tim also talks about his most recent art show he put together to show case other local talented artist. We also talk hip hop, comedy, food, cancel culture and Tarantino movies. I want to thank you Tim for taking the time to come out to record this episode, and for sharing your story with us. Make sure to follow Tim on Instagram (@thenonchalantartist). Thank you all for tuning in and see you all on the next episode of Tonight's Special Podcast. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast. Like, Follow, Share all of our social media platforms with your friends and family. If you have any questions email us(email posted below) Timothy’s instagram: @thenonchalantartist Instagram: @tonightsspecialpod Facebook: Tonight's Special Podcast with Danny GoodChef  Email: [email protected]  Personal Instagram: @dannygoodchef

On Tonight's Special we have Danny Rocha, He's a young talented bartender from East Side of Houston Texas working out of Johnny's Gold Brick in the Houston Heights area. On this episode we talk a lot about food, cocktails and spirits(warning you might get very hungry and thirsty). We talk about his upbringing and the delicious food his grandmother and aunt would make for him. Danny talks about how in four days he went from working in the oil and gas industry to finding a job in the restaurant/bar industry. Danny shares with us how after working as a server he found an interest behind the bar that turned into a career. Danny also shares with us some of his hobbies, traits. We also touch on the process of creating a new cocktail and the challenges that come with executing that cocktail idea. I want to thank you Danny for taking the time to come out to record this episode, and for sharing your story with us. Make sure to follow Danny on Instagram (@danielantoniorocha). Thank you all for tuning in and see you all on the next episode of Tonight's Special Podcast. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast. Like, Follow, Share all of our social media platforms with your friends and family. If you have any questions email us(email posted below) Danny Rocha’s instagram: @danielantoniorocha Instagram: @tonightsspecialpod Facebook: Tonight's Special Podcast with Danny GoodChef  Email: [email protected]  Our Tacos Instagram: @acomer_tacos Personal Instagram: @dannygoodchef

On Tonight's Special we have MamaSaurus Roxy, she's a full time Mom and the full time baker/owner of Sweet Roars. On this episode we talk about how a KitchenAid and a hobby for baking turned into a fast growing successful business. Roxy shares with us how taking a chance in the middle of a global pandemic can turn into a blessing. Roxy's drive, hard work and passion to see her business and family succeed has helped her and her husband Steven focus and go full time for Sweet Roars. Roxy and I also talk about her beautiful family, cannabis, cannamoms and the future of cannabis in food infusions. I want to thank you Roxy for taking the time to come out to record this episode, and for sharing your story and experience with us. Make sure to follow Roxy (@ramroxox) and her delicious pastries on Instagram (@sweetroars). Thank you all for tuning in and see you all on the next episode of Tonight's Special Podcast. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast. Like, Follow, Share all of our social media platforms with your friends and family. If you have any questions email us(email posted below) Sweet Roars’s instagram: @sweetroars @ramroxox Instagram: @tonightsspecialpod Facebook: Tonight's Special Podcast with Danny GoodChef  Email: [email protected]  Our Tacos Instagram: @acomer_tacos Personal Instagram: @dannygoodchef

On Tonight's Special we have a returning guest my brother Mel, on this episode we talk about our favorite topics Food, Music culture, and more. We take a deep dive and talk about how different our food scene is here in Houston and how hard it is for Houston to compete with cities like LA and NYC. We revisit and talk about the XXL magazines Freshman list and which years were our favorites. Mel and I also share our thoughts on some of those artist and what we admire about them. Make sure to follow Mel on instagram(@mighty_leader) for future content and many more appearances on this show. Thank you all for tuning in and see you all on the next episode of Tonight's Special Podcast. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast. Like, Follow, Share all of our social media platforms with your friends and family. If you have any questions email us(email posted below) Melvin(Mel's) instagram: @mighty_leader Instagram: @tonightsspecialpod Facebook: Tonight's Special Podcast with Danny GoodChef  Email: [email protected]  Our Tacos Instagram: @acomer_tacos Personal Instagram: @dannygoodchef

On Tonight’s Special we have Amil Visuals. He is a professional photographer, cinematographer, filmmaker, owner/founder of Amil Visuals and the creative director for Cre8tive Jungle. On this episode we talk about music, art, local photographers, films, filmmakers and directors. Amil talks about some of his projects that are in the works and future projects as well. Amil also mentions many of the talented people who he’s working with and the importance of networking with others. He also takes us back to the moment he decided to take on photography as part of a google search that turned into a traveling vacation to “the happiest places in the world” and how life kept motivating him to pursue the passion he never knew would get him to where he’s at today. I would like to thank Amil for stopping by and taking the time to share his story with us. Make sure to follow Amil and his beautiful work on Instagram (@amilvisuals). Thank you all for tuning in and see you all on the next episode of Tonight's Special Podcast. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast. Like, Follow, Share all of our social media platforms with your friends and family. If you have any questions email us(email posted below) Amil’s instagram: @amilvisuals Instagram: @tonightsspecialpod Facebook: Tonight's Special Podcast with Danny GoodChef  Email: [email protected]  Our Tacos Instagram: @acomer_tacos Personal Instagram: @dannygoodchef

On Tonight's Special we have my former culinary school classmate, an extremely talented chef who I am very proud consider and call a brother Alfonso Canchola. Alfonso is a talented chef who has worked for some of Houston's very well known chefs like Hugo Ortega and Ronnie Killen. On this episode we talk about where it all began for him and about our time in culinary school together. Alfonso shares with us what it was like to work for 2017 James Beard Award winner Chef Hugo Ortega and what he learned during his time working for H Town Restaurant Group. We also talk about what future plans he has for his career. Alfonso and I take a deep dive into what it's like being a chef and some of the difficult challenges that come with the lifestyle of working in the restaurant industry. Please make sure to follow Alfonso on instagram(@alfonso_canchola) to stay up to date with his work. A very special thank you to Alfonso for taking the time to come out and record this episode with me. This episode is dedicated to his father Agustin Canchola, may he rest in peace. You raised a great humble talented son Mr. Canchola.  Thank you all for tuning in and see you all on the next episode of Tonight's Special Podcast. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast. Like, Follow, Share all of our social media platforms with your friends and family. If you have any questions email us(email posted below) Chef Alfonso's instagram: @alfonso_canchola Instagram: @tonightsspecialpod Facebook: Tonight's Special Podcast with Danny GoodChef  Email: [email protected]  Our Tacos Instagram: @acomer_tacos Personal Instagram: @dannygoodchef

On Tonight's Special we have my brother Mel(Melvin), on this episode we talk about Food, Music culture, and more. We take a deep dive into the different food scenes and cultures in many parts of the U.S. and the potential Houston has to be the best. We speak briefly about the cities he's visited and what to love about them. Mel and I also share our thoughts on certain artist/public figures and what we admire about them. We talk about how these artist become the voice of our people. How they take the time to teach and educate their own communities to help them grow in life and prepare them for the real world. Make sure to follow Mel on instagram(@mighty_leader) for future content and many more appearances on this show. Thank you all for tuning in and see you all on the next episode of Tonight's Special Podcast. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast. Like, Follow, Share all of our social media platforms with your friends and family. If you have any questions email us(email posted below) Melvin(Mel's) instagram: @mighty_leader Instagram: @tonightsspecialpod Facebook: Tonight's Special Podcast with Danny GoodChef  Email: [email protected]  Our Tacos Instagram: @acomer_tacos Personal Instagram: @dannygoodchef