Dawn Campbell
Audience Engagement Director
Sports mom, amateur nature photographer, and regional Emmy award-winning television producer
Sports mom, amateur nature photographer, and regional Emmy award-winning television producer
Host Chris Shepherd is diving into the delicious world of RodeoHouston, helping you find the best bites from the 120+ food vendors serving up everything from fried cheesecake to barbecue and bacon-wrapped, well, everything.
On today’s Houston Life, Anthony Yanez joined the team for an exciting hour at the Houston Zoo! It was an action-packed segment, starting with a close-up look at the elephants, including the adorable baby Kirby, who’s now almost four months old. Tessa also discovered what it takes to care for elephants of all ages, including the 55-year-old matriarch of the herd. Meanwhile, Lauren Kelly spent time with the gorillas and learned how your old electronics can help ensure their survival in the wild. And for all the dinosaur enthusiasts out there, Mel Camp gave us an exclusive preview of a thrilling prehistoric adventure featuring over 60 colossal Jurassic giants! And together, they went in circles learning about the different facts about the fan-favorite carousel at the zoo. Can you guess how many times it goes around on a single Saturday during the summer? There’s so much to explore at the Houston Zoo! Catch the full show above for all the perfect spring break activities.
From critically acclaimed to up-and-coming, we’re introducing you to the young chefs who are reshaping Mexican food in Houston.
Bacon and eggs are great, but breakfast can be so much more! This week on “Eat Like a Local”, host Chris Shepherd is on a mission to find unforgettable early morning dishes.
We’ve covered farm to table on “Eat Like a Local”, so now in this episode we’re talking boat to table! Host Chris Shepherd headed to the coast to learn how blue crabs make it from our local waterways to our local restaurants..
In this episode of “Eat Like a Local”, we’re taking a new look at barbecue. In Texas, barbecue means meat smoked low and slow, but as host Chris Shepherd explains internationally barbecue takes on a different interpretation with meat cooked fast over fire or charcoal.
No matter the time of day or your mood, there’s a sandwich sure to satisfy your cravings. In this episode of “Eat Like a Local”, Chris Shepherd hits the road to find everything from a savory breakfast sandwich to a satisfying Philly cheesesteak. Hoagies, subs, clubs, Cubans, they’re all fair game.
With bitterly cold temperatures expected across much of Texas, hopefully, you are taking steps to make sure your family, your pets, and your home are ready for the frigid weather.
From sky high sandwiches to house-made corned beef and old-world favorites like kugel and matzoh ball soup, Ziggy Gruber sit downs with Chris Shepherd to explain how he brought his family's Jewish heritage and their deli legacy to Houston through food.
Pies for the holidays and all year round! “Eat Like a Local” chef Chris Shepherd visits some of Houston's busiest and most renowned spots for whole pies and slices!