On this week’s episode of “What’s Eric Consuming,” chef Luis Robledo Richards joins CultureMap editor Eric Sandler to debate Mayahuel, the trendy Mexican restaurant that opened in July within the Autry Park mixed-use growth.
As he explains throughout the episode, chef Robledo brings a formidable resume to Mayahuel. After culinary college, he labored for celebrity French chef Daniel Boulud at iconic New York restaurant Daniel. From there, he labored in France earlier than taking up the pastry program at New York’s famed French restaurant Le Cirque.
Ultimately, he made his manner again to Mexico Metropolis the place he opened Tout Chocolat, a pioneering chocolate store that he him an award for the Finest Pastry Chef in Latin America from the World’s 50Best group.
Robledo first turned fascinated with Houston when he reconnected together with his uncle, Picos proprietor Arnaldo Richards. “We began speaking about doing one thing right here in Houston that was chocolate-related. Throughout these years, I used to be consulting so much on the savory aspect. With Arnaldo’s assist, my workforce and I created a few ideas, considered one of them was Mayahuel and one was Comalito.”
Whereas Comalito had a brief run earlier than it closed, Robledo is feeling extra assured concerning the prospects for Mayahuel. “I feel that’s extra my DNA. Ever since my first job in New York Metropolis, I used to be at all times working in advantageous eating eating places,” he says. “Ever after I began consulting, I used to be working with folks searching for Michelin stars or 50Best recognition.”
Take heed to the complete episode to listen to chef Robledo focus on a few of Mayahuel’s particular dishes, what it’s like working with Houston hospitality group Culinary Khancepts, and whether or not he aspires for Mayahuel to earn a spot within the Michelin information.
On this week’s different episode, Sandler and co-host Mary Clarkson focus on the information of the week. They start by discussing Michelin’s announcement that its second information for Texas shall be launched in October. In addition they speak about plans for The Audrey, a retro-inspired restaurant in The Woodlands, to open a second location close to the Galleria.
Within the eating places of the week section, they revisit two eating places. First, they describe the methods Flora Mexican Kitchen exceeded their expectations. Then, they share first impressions of MAD’s new menu and decor. Lastly, producer Michael Carrell joins the duo with just a few ideas on his first — and almost certainly final — meal at Montrose restaurant Riel.
