NICU nurse and local baker, who also happens to be Dan&apos;s wife, Lea Meyer (@leamayj) joins as special guest. You&apos;ll get to hear a brief background on how Dan and Lea met while serving as camp counselors in college and what the transition to Houston has been like 3 years in.In this episode, Lea shares her commonalities with Houston celebrity chef, Chris Shepherd (hint: it is not what you think!) We also get to hear about Lea&apos;s experience growing up in Nebraska and what the local fare looks like back home. Among other things, Lea gives us a behind the scenes look at starting her baking business, Goldie Gourmand (@goldiegourmand), and we get an update/review on some recent Hit List spots Mark and Dan got to try last weekend during our second straight Cocktail Hour, in which we make a classic Houston favorite cocktail.We hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording!As always, please be sure to connect with us on Instagram @foodstonpod or email us at foodstonpodcast@gmail.com. Leave a comment or send us a message to let us know what you enjoyed or how you think we can make the podcast better!Mentions:Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams (@jenisicecreams)Common Bond Cafe (@commonbondcafeandbakery)Runza (@runzarestaurants)Eight Row Flint (@eight_row_flint)Bravery Chef Hall (@braverychefhall)BOH Pasta (@bohpasta)Kokoro (@kokorohtx)Lockwood Station (@lockwood_stn)Blind Goat (@theblindgoathtx)Squable (@squabletime)Penny Quarter (@pennyquarterhou)Better Luck Tomorrow (@bltomorrow)Aga’s Restaurant (@agasrestaurant)Pondicheri (@pondicheri)Toasted Coconut (@gettoastedhtx)Haymerchant (@haymerchant)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/foodston)

Foodston

Episode 4 - What is a Runza? (w/ Lea Meyer)

NICU nurse and local baker, who also happens to be Dan's wife, Lea Meyer (@leamayj) joins as special guest. You'll get to hear a brief background on how Dan and Lea met while serving as camp counselors in college and what the transition to Houston has been like 3 years in.In this episode, Lea shares her commonalities with Houston celebrity chef, Chris Shepherd (hint: it is not what you think!) We also get to hear about Lea's experience growing up in Nebraska and what the local fare looks like back home. Among other things, Lea gives us a behind the scenes look at starting her baking business, Goldie Gourmand (@goldiegourmand), and we get an update/review on some recent Hit List spots Mark and Dan got to try last weekend during our second straight Cocktail Hour, in which we make a classic Houston favorite cocktail.We hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording!As always, please be sure to connect with us on Instagram @foodstonpod or email us at foodstonpodcast@gmail.com. Leave a comment or send us a message to let us know what you enjoyed or how you think we can make the podcast better!Mentions:Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams (@jenisicecreams)Common Bond Cafe (@commonbondcafeandbakery)Runza (@runzarestaurants)Eight Row Flint (@eight_row_flint)Bravery Chef Hall (@braverychefhall)BOH Pasta (@bohpasta)Kokoro (@kokorohtx)Lockwood Station (@lockwood_stn)Blind Goat (@theblindgoathtx)Squable (@squabletime)Penny Quarter (@pennyquarterhou)Better Luck Tomorrow (@bltomorrow)Aga’s Restaurant (@agasrestaurant)Pondicheri (@pondicheri)Toasted Coconut (@gettoastedhtx)Haymerchant (@haymerchant)Support the show

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon (@j_taillon19) joins as special guest. Jameson and Mark met years ago training for baseball in Houston and have bonded over their love for Houston food.In this episode, we get to hear about Jameson&apos;s upbringing in The Woodlands, as well as his time as a pro baseball player in the Pirates organization. He shares about his relationship with well known 2019 Houston Astros All-Star and Cy Young runner up Gerrit Cole and what eating in the clubhouse and on the road in the big leagues looks like. Among other things, we talk coffee, get some of Jamo&apos;s Houston recs, and learn what a "show" meal is during our first ever Foodston Cocktail Hour. This is a conversation you will not want to miss!Be sure to connect with us on Instagram @foodstonpod or by email at foodstonpodcast@gmail.com. Please leave a comment or send us a message to let us know what you enjoyed or how you think we can make the podcast better!Mentions:Tiny Boxwoods (@tinyboxwoods)Chris Shepherd (@cshepherd13)Uchi (@uchihouston)UB Preserv (@ubpreserv)Nancy’s Hustle (@nancyshustle)Common Bond (@commonbondcafeandbakery)Local Foods (@localfoodshouston)EQ Heights (@eqheights)Boomtown Coffee (@boomtowncoffee)Better Luck Tomorrow (@bltomorrow)Anvil (@anvilhouston)Four Seasons Downtown Houston (@fshouston)B&B Butcher’s (@bbbutchers)Georgia James (@georgiajamessteak)Original Ninfa’s on Navigation (@ninfasoriginal)El Tiempo (@eltiempocantina)Rudy’s BBQ (@rudysbbq)Squable (@squabletime)La Lucha (@laluchatx)Morningstar (@morningstarhou)Blacksmith (Su

Episode 3 - That's SHOW! (w/ Jameson Taillon)

Owner of Packard&apos;s Pub (@packardspub) and longtime Houston resident, Andrew Packard, joins as special guest. Andrew is Dan&apos;s friend from their time working at Young Life and have stayed close through their love of food.In this episode, we give an update on Andrew and Dan&apos;s trip to Politan Row last week. We discuss some some break-ins and what to be hopeful for at Minute Maid Park next season. Andrew works in marketing, so he shares his thoughts on some social media trends in the industry and how customer service always wins in the long run. Among other things, we enjoy tacos for our second Taco Time and hear a hilarious story of Andrew running into one of his childhood heroes at a local Tex Mex joint. We hope you enjoy!Connect with us on Instagram @foodstonpod or by email at foodstonpodcast@gmail.com. Leave a comment or send us a DM/email to let us know how what you enjoyed or any recommendations on how we can make the podcast better! Thanks for listening!Mentions:Packard’s PubPolitan Row (@politanrowhouston)Kin (@kin_htx)Breaking Bao (@breakingbaotx)Ate Kitchen (@ate_boutique_kitchen)Pacha Nikkei (@pacha_nikkei)Better Luck Tomorrow (@bltomorrow)Savior (@savoirhouston)Killen’s BBQ (@killensbbq)Ike’s Love and Sandwiches (@ikessandwiches)Taqueria Cancun (@taqueriacancunhtx)Goode Co. Kitchen and Cantina (@goodecokitchenandcantina)Kau Ba (@kauba_htx)Blind Goat (@theblindgoathtx)Pinkerton’s BBQ (@pinkertonsbbq)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/foodston)

Episode 2 - Fry your turkeys! (w/ Andrew Packard)

Owner of Packard's Pub (@packardspub) and longtime Houston resident, Andrew Packard, joins as special guest. Andrew is Dan's friend from their time working at Young Life and have stayed close through their love of food.In this episode, we give an update on Andrew and Dan's trip to Politan Row last week. We discuss some some break-ins and what to be hopeful for at Minute Maid Park next season. Andrew works in marketing, so he shares his thoughts on some social media trends in the industry and how customer service always wins in the long run. Among other things, we enjoy tacos for our second Taco Time and hear a hilarious story of Andrew running into one of his childhood heroes at a local Tex Mex joint. We hope you enjoy!Connect with us on Instagram @foodstonpod or by email at foodstonpodcast@gmail.com. Leave a comment or send us a DM/email to let us know how what you enjoyed or any recommendations on how we can make the podcast better! Thanks for listening!Mentions:Packard’s PubPolitan Row (@politanrowhouston)Kin (@kin_htx)Breaking Bao (@breakingbaotx)Ate Kitchen (@ate_boutique_kitchen)Pacha Nikkei (@pacha_nikkei)Better Luck Tomorrow (@bltomorrow)Savior (@savoirhouston)Killen’s BBQ (@killensbbq)Ike’s Love and Sandwiches (@ikessandwiches)Taqueria Cancun (@taqueriacancunhtx)Goode Co. Kitchen and Cantina (@goodecokitchenandcantina)Kau Ba (@kauba_htx)Blind Goat (@theblindgoathtx)Pinkerton’s BBQ (@pinkertonsbbq)Support the show

Houston foodie and instagram "influencer", James Burke, joins as special guest. James was Mark&apos;s little league teammate at Post Oak Little League and comes from a long time Houston family. He has a knowledge of the Houston food scene that dates back to his childhood.In this episode, we discuss some exciting (and sad) news that has taken place in the Houston restaurant scene this month. James also shares with us his love for food, a made up language with his childhood friend and how both those things have merged into his Instagram account @htx_sharrrp. Among other things, we get some great recommendations and talk about some long time institutional spots, as well as some new and exciting restaurants coming soon to our beloved city.We look forward to you giving this episode a listen! Connect with us on Instagram @foodstonpod or by email at foodstonpodcast@gmail.com. Leave a comment, give us a sharrrp recommendation, or let us know how we can make the podcast better! Enjoy!Mentions:Steel City PopsPolitan Row (@politanrowhouston):Nice Sprout (@nicesprout)Kin (@kin_htx)Cochinita and Co. (@cochinitaco)Breaking Bao (@breakingbaotx)TorshiAte Kitchen (@ate_boutique_kitchen)Susu Kopi and Boba (@susukopiboba)Pacha Nikkei (@pacha_nikkei)Carrabba’s on Voss (@theoriginalcarrabbas)Palazzo’s CafeSouthwell’sCliff’s BurgersAvalon DinerSnooze (@snoozeameatery)Lola (@loladiner)Hughie’s (@hughiesw18th)Aladdin (@aladdinhouston)Coltivare (@coltivarehtx)Truth BBQ (@truth_bbq)Cali SandwichKillen&apos;s (@killenstx)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/foodston)

Episode 1 - If it ain’t #SHARRRP, fix it. (w/ James Burke)

Houston foodie and instagram "influencer", James Burke, joins as special guest. James was Mark's little league teammate at Post Oak Little League and comes from a long time Houston family. He has a knowledge of the Houston food scene that dates back to his childhood.In this episode, we discuss some exciting (and sad) news that has taken place in the Houston restaurant scene this month. James also shares with us his love for food, a made up language with his childhood friend and how both those things have merged into his Instagram account @htx_sharrrp. Among other things, we get some great recommendations and talk about some long time institutional spots, as well as some new and exciting restaurants coming soon to our beloved city.We look forward to you giving this episode a listen! Connect with us on Instagram @foodstonpod or by email at foodstonpodcast@gmail.com. Leave a comment, give us a sharrrp recommendation, or let us know how we can make the podcast better! Enjoy!Mentions:Steel City PopsPolitan Row (@politanrowhouston):Nice Sprout (@nicesprout)Kin (@kin_htx)Cochinita and Co. (@cochinitaco)Breaking Bao (@breakingbaotx)TorshiAte Kitchen (@ate_boutique_kitchen)Susu Kopi and Boba (@susukopiboba)Pacha Nikkei (@pacha_nikkei)Carrabba’s on Voss (@theoriginalcarrabbas)Palazzo’s CafeSouthwell’sCliff’s BurgersAvalon DinerSnooze (@snoozeameatery)Lola (@loladiner)Hughie’s (@hughiesw18th)Aladdin (@aladdinhouston)Coltivare (@coltivarehtx)Truth BBQ (@truth_bbq)Cali SandwichKillen's (@killenstx)Support the show

hubhopper

Foodston

hubhopper