Erika Garretsen, Corporate Beverage Manager & Sommelier, Landry’s Restaurants, The Palm

“Homegrown Talent” An Interview with Erika Garretsen,Corporate Beverage Manager & Sommelier By Lisa Gmur, CSW UNCORKED The story begins in 1980 when the first Landry’s Seafood Restaurant opened in Katy, Texas. One of the owners was Tillman Fertitta. A year later he partnered to open the more upscale Willie G’s Seafood & Steaks in nearby […]

Landry’s, Divisional Vice President of Wine & Spirits, Tylor Field III

Tylor Field IIIDivisional Vice President of Wine & SpiritsLandry’s Interview By Lisa Gmur, CSW The first Landry’s restaurant, Landry’s Seafood Restaurant, opened its doors in Katy, Texas back in 1980. The second restaurant was Willie G’s Seafood & Steaks which opened up in nearby Houston, a year later. One of the two who partnered up […]

The Original Cool, The Palm

The reputation of the Steakhouse as a whole is one that has always leaned a little older, more establishment and of a certain status. Typically, a place of celebration, whether it’s a graduation, a birthday, anniversary or work party. Prime steak has often been thought of as a luxury item and a steakhouse a status […]