Eats Beat

Bud and Steve talk with Chef Molly McCook, the genius behind Ellerbe Fine Foods, and now the world knows. She’s up for a James Beard Award and talks about it on the Eats Beat podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Chef Cindy Wheeler of Tributary Cafe talks about jambalaya, beignets and everything she’ll serve Saturday at Race Street Mardi Gras. (Plus—sheepshead fish?) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Reata owner Mike Micallef about Reata's three Stock Show pop-ups, Reata at the Rodeo, La Espuela, and Reata at the Backstage Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Brenda Holloway and Debra Martin, granddaughters of founders Herculano and Juanita Falcon at El Rancho Grande, about all things tamales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with co-owner John Sanford of BBQ on the Brazos on his move from Cresson to his new westside Fort Worth home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve get a sneak peek of the soon to open steakhouse under the new Sinclair Hotel in downtown Fort Worth, Wicked Butcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Louis Lambert and Kay Greenlee about Dutch’s Hamburgers empire now includes a Burrito Garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Mary and Stephanie Swift at Carshon's Deli about the 90-year-old restaurant's busiest time of the year: pie season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Chef Jason Harper of Toro Toro Pan Latin Steakhouse about big steaks and shareable small plates. The restaurant is scheduled to open in late November in The Worthington Renaissance in downtown Fort Worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with the organizers of the Mid-Cities Greek FoodFest on everything Greek happening at the festival in Euless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Derrick Walker, owner & pitmaster of Smoke-A-Holics BBq, about his Southern "TexSoul" take on Texas BBQ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Dwight Cooley, owner of Belzoni’s Catfish Cafe, about the virtues of Mississippi-raised catfish that come from his home town of Belzoni, the Catfish Capital of the World! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Mark Rogers, President and CEO of The Cookshack, about what's up with hot chicken! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with long-time Fort Worth/Arlington chef Brian Olenjack about his new gig as Bird Café's executive chef + openings and closings restaurant news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Chef Jon Bonnell about his new Buffalo Bros location in Downtown Fort Worth & what's up with this HOT chicken craze? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Adam Gertler, Dog Haus Würstmacher and Food Network alum, about all things sausages at Dog Haus's new Arlington location. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Chef Michael Thomson of Michael’s Cuisine and Keegan Hand of Lena Pope about DFW Restaurant Week and what restaurants are participating till Labor Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Mary Perez of Enchiladas Olé about all things Hatch chiles, plus, more Restaurant Week suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Blake Swisher, Vice President of Operations at El Bolero about El Bolero's more traditional "Mex Mex" approach to Mexican food. Plus, Bud gives you his Restaurant Week Tips and suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve check out the new Punch Bowl Social, a new eatertainment restaurant that emphasizes food, drinks, and fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Bearded Lady founder Shannon Osbakken about what's new at the newly reopened Bearded Lady on South Main St. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with TV's new 'Chopped' champion Chef Ben Merritt, owner of Fixture Kitchen and Ben's Triple B, about his $10,000 win on the Food Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with the "Outlaw Chef" of Freds Texas Cafe, Terry Chandler, about his new menu items. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Pitmaster Derek Allan of Derek Allan's Texas Barbecue about craft BBQ, starting up a new restaurant and where to eat this July 4th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve celebrate over 2 million podcast listens talking with Chef Tim Love at his new garden restaurant, Gemelle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Kari Crowe-Seher of Melt Ice Cream about... ice cream, and MELT's upcoming launch of there 3rd storefront location in Sundance Square. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Judy Balunda, owner of Judy Pie in Grapevine, about pies and Grapevine's Main Street Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud shares his list of last-minute restaurant ideas for Mothers Day and talks with the crew that runs the new Rogers RoundHouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Terry Chandler of Fred's Texas Cafe and Executive Chef Manuel Vasquez of the Tarrant Area Food Bank at Empty Bowls about where to go for Cinco de Mayo and Mothers day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with business reporter Carla Jimenez on new restaurant openings and end up learning about Burgoo and horseshoe sandwiches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk brunch, buffets and midday fine-dining deals for Easter, plus hand-pulled noodles coming to Fort Worth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk Main St. Arts Festival food with Carla Epler and Geoff Schmidt of Schmidt’s German Village, who have been selling jumbo cream puffs and the famous Bahama Mama sausages at the Main St. Arts Festival for 23 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Chef Jon Bonnell about this week's Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival and what's new at Bonnell's, Waters and Buffalo Bros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with pitmasters Chris Magallanes & Ernest Morales of Panther City BBQ about the craft BBQ explosion in Fort Worth plus the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival's upcoming "Ring of Fire" event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Chef Juan Rodriguez of Magdalena's about his new restaurant and the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival's upcoming "Ring of Fire" event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and Steve talk with Chef Blaine Staniford of Grace & Little Red Wasp about big changes at next months Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and the gang talk what went wrong with Kona Grill and take a trip down "burger" memory lane on Roberts last episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and the gang get their Mardi Gras on, plus meatless options for Lent and who has the best fries! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and the gang talk about Margaritas for Margarita day, the Fort Worth cheesesteak scene and restaurant news of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and the gang talk about restaurants that have reopened after closing and last minute Valentines Day restaurant ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and the gang talk about new taco joints popping up all over the metroplex and Valentines Day restaurant recommendations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and the gang talk about food options at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo and should Dr. Pepper be Texas's official soft drink? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and the gang talk about new donuts, biscuits and cinnamon roll offerings coming to town plus, a new Indian food restaurant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and the gang talk about eating black-eyed peas for the New Year and where to eat around AT&T Stadium for the Cowboy's playoff game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and the gang talk about where to eat on Christmas day and stocking up on tamales for the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and the gang talk about new pizza restaurants, coffee shops and where to get cheap tamales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and the gang talk about two new food halls opening up plus burgers, ramen and pizza! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Biscuit and Ramen restaurants open up and first come, first serve Thanksgiving restaurants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need a Thanksgiving reservation? Bud and the gang got you covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bud and the gang weigh in on some old favorite burger & BBQ restaurants returning and when the new Food Hall at Crockett Row will open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices