A Roman Puzzle| J.C. Reid, Texas
On this week’s episode of “What’s Eric Eating,” chefs Aaron Bludorn and Alexandra “Allie” Peña, join CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss Bar Bludorn. First announced in March, Bar Bludorn will be the hospitality group’s — led by Bludorn, his wife Victoria Pappas Bludorn, and their business partner, director of operations Cherif Mbodji — new restaurant that will occupy Jonathan’s the Rub’s original location in Memorial (9061 Gaylord Dr.).| CultureMap Houston
One of this year’s most eagerly anticipated restaurants will open next week. Navy Blue, the new seafood restaurant from the team behind Bludorn, begins dinner service on Friday, November 18. Located in the former Politan Row space in Rice Village (2445 Times Blvd.), Navy Blue applies Bludorn’s template of French-influenced, contemporary cuisine to a menu grounded in fish and shellfish. Developed by chef-owner Aaron Bludorn and executive chef Jerrod Zifchak, diners will find an eclectic ar...| CultureMap Houston
blooming in montrose| CultureMap Houston
By any measure, the Bludorn team has gotten off to a strong start in Houston, and they’re not planning to slow down any time soon. Chef Aaron Bludorn, his wife Victoria Pappas Bludorn, and partner/general manager Cherif Mbodji have claimed the former Jonathan’s the Rub space (9061 Gaylord Dr.) for their third restaurant.| CultureMap Houston