38. Christmas Traditions in the Houston Hospitality Industry

This week, Chris talks with six different hospitality workers about their respective businesses' plans for the upcoming holiday.

Up first is Michelle Wallace of Gatlin's BBQ to talk about this year's influx of catering orders, her pivot to breakfast (brisket tacos!), and gumbo. To discuss Christmas Eve dinner, Chris hits up Marcus Gausepohl -- the wine director of Brennan's of Houston -- to learn about the restaurant's time-honored family meal tradition. Tommy Ho of Anvil Bar & Refuge explains the origin story of the bar's intricate Christmas decorations as well as the secret to making good eggnog. 

For Christmas Day activities, Chris first calls up Greenway Coffee co-founder David Buehrer, who is slinging white truffle biscuits, tenderloin sandos, and flat whites at Blacksmith Coffee in Montrose. Last but not least, Houston legend DJ Sun explains the annual James Brown-themed Christmas party that he hosts at his bar: The Flat. 

 

Below are the hours of operation for each establishment featured in this article of each event:

Christmas Eve:

• Gatlin's BBQ: 7AM-4PM 
• Brennan's of Houston: 11-2 & 5-8:30
• Anvil Bar & Refuge: 4PM-2AM

Christmas Day:

• Blacksmith: 8AM-2PM
• The Flat: 8PM-2AM