Top restaurant stories of 2025
Major closures, celeb sightings, more top Houston restaurant news 2025
Dec 26, 2025 | 1:15 pm
As CultureMap Houston's city editor, Eric keeps his eyes on Houston's ever-evolving cultural landscape. He works with the site's editorial team to keep CultureMap readers informed on the latest happenings in restaurants, the art world, entertainment, and more. He also hosts CultureMap's weekly podcast "What's Eric Eating." Eric is a native Houstonian. He lives in the Third Ward with dog Matzo.
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