Christie Schultz

This episode is all about craft breweries, and you can’t talk about craft beer in Houston without a stop at Saint Arnold Brewing Company. It’s an icon of Houston’s craft beer scene for good reason. The brewery, which got its start in the 1990s, helped pave the way for other local breweries while also shaping how craft beer is sold and distributed in Texas.

First stop: Spring, Texas. We roll in to see Chef Thomas Billie running the kitchen like a boss and his wife Elizabeth who is keeping the dining room humming — which is important, because the place is packed. Why? Well, maybe because Chef Thomas just snagged the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Texas.

We have one month left of summer (says the calendar, but probably not the weather) and that means 30 days to enjoy the best summer desserts Houston has to offer. From ice cream floats to gourmet banana splits and paletas made with real fruit, here’s our summer dessert bucket list.

As the producer and mom on the Eat Like a Local crew, I’ve visited more than 150 restaurants across Houston with our host, James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd. Now, I’m sharing the casual spots I take my family when the cameras are off.

Football season is here, believe it or not. The Texans kick off their first pre-season game this Saturday August, 9th. The cat is out of the bag, award-winning chef and Eat Like a Local host Chris Shepherd helped announce that local Mediterranean restaurant Craft Pita will join NRG Stadium as a food vendor during the season. It's a full-circle moment for Chef Nasr who went from tailgating at Texans games as a teenager -- to now having his own restaurant inside the stadium. Watch the video player above for a sneak peek at the delicious menu and how to vote for Houston as a top NFL food destination.

In this episode of “Eat Like a Local”, the crew returns to Galveston to learn how fresh caught Gulf seafood makes it from the dock to your plate. Host Chris Shepherd’s first stop is at Katie’s Seafood Market where he meets local fisherman Buddy Guindon who owns the market and Katie’s Seafood House right next door.

Galveston is known for its laid-back coastal vibe, rich history, and, of course, seafood. However, despite its proximity to the water, not all Galveston restaurants are sourcing fresh Gulf seafood. Host Chris Shepherd set out to sort out the local spots that are sourcing locally and serving up some of the best dishes in town.

In this episode - a showcase of Eat Like a Local's favorite desserts, plus Chris Shepherd samples some new sweet treats that joined the most loved list!

Chris Shepherd's pursuit of the finest chicken fried steak plates around first takes him out I-10 to Sealy, where Wolf Pack Woodfired Tavern has teamed up with another local favorite, Bellville Meat Market, to create one of the most tender chicken fried steaks around.

In this episode of “Eat Like a Local”, host Chris Shepherd sits down with four-time James Beard Award nominee and mastermind behind some of Houston’s top Japanese restaurants, Chef Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi. Together, they dive into all things sushi, wagyu, and sake.

Treat yourself to the stories behind some of Houston's tastiest, creamiest, and most delightful ice cream shops by watching the 50th episode of "Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd"!

Host Chris Shepherd sits down with Johnny Carrabba for a fun chat about his food, his family, and how they became such an important part of Houston's food scene.