<div>Local Houston celebrity Felice Sloan, aka the Swanky Maven, takes time from her busy autograph schedule to join Eric on today's show. The pair discuss some of the latest news including the upcoming opening of <a href="https://docsjazzclub.com/">Doc's Houston</a> and how things went at the first ever <a href="https://www.bitesandbeyondfestival.com/">Bites &amp; Beyond Festival</a> this past weekend. In the Restaurants of the Week portion <a href="https://www.eatdrinkbemurray.com/">Murray's Pizza &amp; Wine</a> and <a href="https://93-til.com/">93' Til</a> are featured.    <br><br>Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ericsandler/">@ericsandler</a>. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at <a href="mailto:eric@culturemap.com">eric@culturemap.com</a>. Check out some of his latest articles at <a href="https://houston.culturemap.com/">Culturemap.com</a>:</div><ul>
<li><a href="https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/docs-houston-jazz-club-opening/">Houston's New Retro-Styled Jazz Supper Club Sets Opening Date</a></li>
<li><a href="https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/bites-beyond-food-music-festival/">New Houston Food Festival Reveals Stacked Lineup of Restaurants and Music</a></li>
<li><a href="https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/veterans-day-food-drink-specials/">Running List of Veteran's Day 2025 Food and Drinks Deals in Houston</a></li>
<li><a href="https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/p-terrys-inner-loop-durham/">Austin Burger Favorite Will Finally Open First Inside the Loop Location</a></li>
<li><a href="https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/luxurious-downtown-hotel-elevates-with-new-rooftop-restaurant/">Luxurious Downtown Hotel Elevates with New Rooftop Restaurant</a></li>
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Episode 512 - Michael Sambrooks of Candente and The Pit Room

Every week, CultureMap Editor Eric Sandler examines the Houston culinary landscape, giving you the latest news, restaurant reviews, and interviews with some of the most interesting people in the scene. New episodes of the What's Eric Eating? podcast drop every Tuesday and Thursday. 