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A lot is happening in Houston food scene, so host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on Erica Cheng, food reporter at Chron.com, to dish on the latest buzz for foodies, from the decline of steakhouses to which restaurants will get a Michelin star. Plus, is H-town now a burger city? Raheel and Erica are talking all about food on today’s episode!  Here are stories that we talked about on today’s show:  Houston restaurant known for fine-dining and steaks to pivot to casual menu Houston chosen as host city for Michelin’s Texas guide announcement Seven Houston restaurants crowned in Texas Highways best burgers list Killen's STQ, Ronnie Killen's expressive steakhouse concept, is closing down Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the spookiest month of the year, and that means we’re exploring the haunted side of Houston. Plus, we’re going beyond the pumpkins with some memorable shows and literary festivals to check out this month. And you know we’re giving you some delicious recommendations for fall flavors in H-Town, from pumpkin cheesecake to dining in the dark. Our October guide is laying out how to enjoy the best of Houston and our surrounding areas this month. Want even more fall food recommendations in Houston? We put together a guide of the best fall snack you need to try at H-E-B this month!  Here are all our recommendations from today’s show: Haunted Drive Color Factory Texas Renaissance Festival Pumpkins After Dark The Year of Magical Thinking Pakistan Literature Festival Dining in the Dark Ostia Pumpkin Cheesecake If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Houston community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of October in Houston, check out the latest events in the Hey Houston newsletter.  If you enjoyed today's interview with The Village School's boarding admissions manager, Natalie Goodwin, and their enrollment officer, Cassie Riddle, learn more here. Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with a culinary tour of places around Houston you need to try. Host Raheel Ramzanali is getting recommendations for breakfast, lunch and dinner — and dessert! — from a special guest, Patti Delgado. She’s the executive chef at the Original Ninfa’s Uptown, and her resume includes cooking alongside Ronnie Killen of Killen’s Barbecue and preparing meals for former President George H. W. Bush!  Xalisko Xochi Ema El Taconazo Ninfa’s El Bolillo El Sol Sabor Venezolano Azteca Farmers Market Mi Tienda Chef Patricia Delgado Is Ready to Carry on the Ninfa’s Legacy Learn more about the sponsors of this September 18th episode here: The Moody Center for the Arts Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been a few days since Troy Finner stepped down as HPD chief, but how is morale in the department? Plus. what’s next for the department as Mayor Whitmire embarks on picking a new chief? Host Raheel Ramzanali, Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz, and dynamic media personality Antre’chelle Nova are answering those questions plus talking about the latest in the Astroworld Festival lawsuits, the most popular cars in Houston, and more!  Learn more here: Mayor Whitmire said Chief Finner lost focus 2018 email at the center of Chief Finner leaving  Top 10 cars in Houston  New federal funding to help maternal mortality rates  Latest on the Astroworld Festival lawsuits  TxDOT wants to spend how much?!  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nurses are some of the most important people in Houston because of our incredible medical center, but what’s being done to help them face the issues they struggle with on a daily basis? Rama Walker, RN and Chief Nursing Officer at Nurseify, joins host Raheel Ramzanali to explain the challenges Houston nurses are facing. Check it out: Learn more about Rama and Nurseify  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patio season is here and with so many different spots to check out, host Raheel Ramzanali is calling in Houstonia Magazine’s Editor in Chief Emma Balter to get her recommendations. From best drinks to spring vibes, these are the patios you need to go check out right now! Try out Emma's recommendations: West Alabama Ice House Truck Yard Heights & Co Axelrad Beer Garden d'Alba Backstreet Cafe Tiny Boxwoods Wakefield Crowbar NettBar Patio By LaPasha Catbirds  More patio recommendations from Emma Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flooding continues to impact areas north of Houston so host Raheel Ramzanali and Houston Press reporter Faith Bugenhagen talk about the communities impacted and how those impacted can get a break on their property taxes for 2024. Plus, they’re also recapping the special election results, a case of bullying at MD Anderson, politicians who can’t get along, and more! Featured stories: Read Faith’s work here Molly Cook wins SD15 race Runoffs expected in Harris County appraisal board elections Katy ISD incumbent wins against PAC-backed opponent  Flood victims may file for property tax break San Jacinto River updates  Swollen rivers across the state HPD’s use of force is rising City Cast Houston’s episode on racial profiling  Main Street in downtown is getting a new look MD Anderson plagiarism lawsuit  The Daily Mail’s story on MD Anderson Mayor Whitmire and Judge Hidalgo hold dueling press conferences  Woman ignores firefighters and drives into flood  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houston has led the nation in road rage shootings since 2014, but why are numbers so high? Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Fox 26 news anchor Rashi Vats to understand the deadly trend. Plus, Francisca Hernandez of Breathe, Connect, Thrive! joins the show to teach you how to de-escalate situations with breath work. Plus, at the end of our episode Content Director Wil Fulton is speaking with Kristopher Larson, CEO of our sponsor Downtown Houston+, to hear about the best things to do in downtown Houston, and why it's such an appealing place to live, work, and enjoy. Check out downtownhouston.org for more info, and make sure to follow DowntownHouston+ on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Check out these links: Rashi’s story on road rage Learn more about Francisca’s breath work  Check out everything happening in Downtown with Downtown Houston+ Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been a busy week in Houston and host Raheel Ramzanali is calling on Houston Chronicle columnist Joy Sewing and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz to help him recap all of the news. From the teacher’s union calling for the removal of Mike Miles to a former mayor potentially challenging Judge Hidalgo, the trio are talking about it all! Learn more here: Former Mayor coming for Judge Hidalgo’s job Third Ward crime prevention  HISD teachers union calls for removal of Mike Miles Express is closing down  City Council approves study for waste department  Vision Zero Summit starts in Houston  Evan’s column on Crape Myrtles  Joy’s column on Galveston Cy Fair’s budget problems  Your Guide to May in Houston  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show, host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Houston comedian Barry Laminack and Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis to ruin a Houstonians day in one sentence! From quirky food takes to driving on certain roads, the trio is having some fun all while learning about what bothers Houstonians the most. Check out these links! Watch Barry on Deck daily here Find Barry’s touring schedule here  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices