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<p>Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Felice Sloan, a.k.a. <a href="https://swankymaven.com/">The Swanky Maven</a>. Eric and Felice cover some of the latest happenings from the Houston food scene including <a href="https://burgerchanhtx.com/">Burger Chan</a> opening it's 2nd location, the upcoming closure of <a href="https://picos.net/">Picos</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bandistahouston/">Bandista</a> rising up the <a href="https://www.theworlds50best.com/stories/News/north-americas-50-best-bars-2026-the-list.html">Best Bars in North America</a> rankings for 2026. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, <a href="https://www.jantra.net/">Jantra</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/jantra-tasting-menu-restaurant-opening/">Beard Award-Winning Houston Chef Blasts Off with New Tasting Menu Concept</a></li>
<li><a href="https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/burger-chan-heights-location/">Houston's Most Customizable Burger Joint is Coming to the Heights in May</a></li>
<li><a href="https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/picos-restaurant-closing-date-august/">Mole-Obsessed Mexican Restaurant Sets Closing Date for Kirby Location</a></li>
<li><a href="https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/bandista-north-america-best-bars/">Hidden Houston Cocktail Den Ranks No. 47 on North America Best Bars List</a></li>
<li><a href="https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/snarkys-pizza-burgers-restaurant-opening/">Tomball Barbecue Trio Spins Up New Tavern Devoted to Pizza and Burgers</a></li>
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Episode 555 - Benjy Mason and Jason Kerr of Shredders Pizza

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. 