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<p>Today on the podcast Eric is joined by CultureMap contributor <a href="https://houston.culturemap.com/u/briannagriff">Brianna McClane</a>. Brianna and Eric dive into some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including; <a href="https://www.cochinitaco.com/">Cochinita &amp; Co.</a> getting ready to open a 2nd location and <a href="https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/fancys-lounge-houston-new-owners/">the relaunch</a> of <a href="https://fancyshtx.com/">Fancy's</a> under new ownership. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leeshtx/?hl=en">Lee's</a> is featured. </p><p>Got a question for Eric? Email him at <a href="mailto:eric@culturemap.com">eric@culturemap.com</a>. Follow Eric on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ericsandler/">@ericsandler</a> and check out some of Eric's latest articles online at <a href="https://houston.culturemap.com/">Culturemap.com</a>:</p></div><ul>
<li><a href="https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/cochinta-co-new-location-announcement/">Beard-Recognized Houston Chef Fires Up Second Taqueria in Lindale Park</a></li>
<li><a href="https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/texas-monthly-best-new-restaurants-2026/">4 Houston Spots Make Texas Monthly's Best New Restaurants of 2026 List</a></li>
<li><a href="https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/star-rover-opening-ford-fry/">Houston Restaurateur Dishes on Swapping Tex-Mex for New Retro Steakhouse</a></li>
<li><a href="https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/burger-joint-restaurant-memorial-opening/">Favorite Houston Burger Joint Fires Up Memorial Opening Date</a></li>
<li><a href="https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/federal-grill-river-oaks-opening/">Houston Restaurant Known for Meatloaf and Bourbon Sets River Oaks Opening Date</a></li>
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Episode 538 - Reginald Scott of The Smoke and Coarse

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. 