Episode 149 - Ronnie Killen of Killen's Restaurants




What's Eric Eating show

Summary: Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Avondale Food and Wine owner Mary Clarkson to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including the latest restaurants temporarily closing due to employees testing positive for Covid-19, the latest restaurants that have permanently closed due to Covid-19, and an update on Houston Restaurant Weeks. In the Restaurants of the Week section Daddy's Burgers and UB Preserv are featured. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Ronnie Killen of Killen's Restaurants. It's been a long 3 years since Ronnie visited the podcast so Eric's got a lot of catching up to do since Ronnie first appeared on episode 2. Ronnie speaks with Eric on what he's been up to, opening his new restaurant Killen's, how his grandmother was a huge part of his inspiration for his new restaurant, taking over the old Hickory Hollow space, opening a BBQ joint in the Woodlands, how Covid has changed dining forever, and much more.