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5 kid-friendly restaurants in the Houston area parents will love too
Read full article: 5 kid-friendly restaurants in the Houston area parents will love tooAs 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.
What to know about Southern Smoke Foundation’s Hill Country Relief Fund to help Texas flood victims
Read full article: What to know about Southern Smoke Foundation’s Hill Country Relief Fund to help Texas flood victimsHost of "Eat Like a Local," Chris Shepherd, is behind the nonprofit Southern Smoke Foundation, which is committing $150,000 toward the Hill Country Relief Fund application to assist food and beverage workers impacted by the devastating flood.
Enjoy fresh, locally sourced seafood at these Galveston restaurants
Read full article: Enjoy fresh, locally sourced seafood at these Galveston restaurantsIn 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.
Exploring Galveston’s seafood scene: A taste of tradition and innovation
Read full article: Exploring Galveston’s seafood scene: A taste of tradition and innovationGalveston 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.
‘Eat Like a Local’ presents the best and most indulgent desserts featured on the show
Read full article: ‘Eat Like a Local’ presents the best and most indulgent desserts featured on the showIn 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!
A Texas Classic: Chicken Fried Steak
Read full article: A Texas Classic: Chicken Fried SteakChris 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.
Meet the man behind Houston’s finest sushi restaurants
Read full article: Meet the man behind Houston’s finest sushi restaurantsIn 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.
Get the scoop on some of Houston’s most delightful ice cream shops
Read full article: Get the scoop on some of Houston’s most delightful ice cream shopsTreat 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"!
‘Eat Like a Local’ lassos up tasty bites at RodeoHouston
Read full article: ‘Eat Like a Local’ lassos up tasty bites at RodeoHoustonHost 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.
Young Houston chefs put their own unique spins on Mexican food and it’s delicious
Read full article: Young Houston chefs put their own unique spins on Mexican food and it’s deliciousFrom critically acclaimed to up-and-coming, we’re introducing you to the young chefs who are reshaping Mexican food in Houston.
Rise and dine at exceptional Houston breakfast restaurants
Read full article: Rise and dine at exceptional Houston breakfast restaurantsBacon 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.
Catch of the day: Fresh blue crabs delivered straight from the water to Houston area restaurants
Read full article: Catch of the day: Fresh blue crabs delivered straight from the water to Houston area restaurantsWe’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..
Houston’s International BBQ scene is on fire 🔥 | ‘Eat Like a Local’ features several places you’ll want to try
Read full article: Houston’s International BBQ scene is on fire 🔥 | ‘Eat Like a Local’ features several places you’ll want to tryIn 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.
So many perfect sandwiches 🥪 The journey to find the best across the Houston area
Read full article: So many perfect sandwiches 🥪 The journey to find the best across the Houston areaNo 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.
Get to know Ziggy: The deli man serving New York Jewish deli food to Houstonians for 25 years
Read full article: Get to know Ziggy: The deli man serving New York Jewish deli food to Houstonians for 25 yearsFrom 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 every occasion! Where to buy pies in Houston for the holidays or everyday cravings
Read full article: Pies for every occasion! Where to buy pies in Houston for the holidays or everyday cravingsPies 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!
The best of Houston’s Pakistani food scene
Read full article: The best of Houston’s Pakistani food sceneFrom breakfast to dessert, “Eat Like a Local” chef Chris Shepherd samples some of the best Pakistani food in the Houston area. Joining him for this episode is Burger Bodega chef and friend Abbas Dhanani.
Take a tour of Houston’s tasty tamale scene with ‘Eat Like a Local’
Read full article: Take a tour of Houston’s tasty tamale scene with ‘Eat Like a Local’In this episode of “Eat Like a Local”, chef Chris Shepherd goes on a journey to explore different types of tamales from Mexican to Colombian and Cuban. He even finds a few surprises along the way.
Chris Shepherd to host ‘Table to Stage: A Conversation with Tom Colicchio’
Read full article: Chris Shepherd to host ‘Table to Stage: A Conversation with Tom Colicchio’Chris Shepherd recently stopped by Houston Life to chat about the return of his popular ‘Table to Stage’ chef series with a new guest and a new venue.
Pho and more 🍜 These Houston area restaurants have mastered the art of making noodles
Read full article: Pho and more 🍜 These Houston area restaurants have mastered the art of making noodlesFrom pho to vermicelli to lo mein, in this episode of "Eat Like a Local", Chris Shepherd is on the hunt for the best noodles in town.
THEN AND NOW: How one of Houston’s most popular fried chicken restaurants came to be
Read full article: THEN AND NOW: How one of Houston’s most popular fried chicken restaurants came to beIn this episode of "Eat Like a Local", it’s a crispy, crunchy, southern classic – fried chicken! We can’t talk about fried chicken in this city without going to Frenchy’s Chicken.
This cocktail laboratory has a secret entrance
Read full article: This cocktail laboratory has a secret entranceIn this episode of “Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd” -- scratch that, this week, it’s Drink Like a Local! Chef Chris Shepherd checks out neighborhood watering holes and a luxe speakeasy as he searches Houston for the best cocktails in town.
Renowned chefs present cooking demos at Southern Smoke Festival
Read full article: Renowned chefs present cooking demos at Southern Smoke FestivalMissed the festival? The YETI Culinary Stage cooking demos at the event were livestreamed on KPRC 2+ and can now be viewed below. The demonstrations were hosted by chef, YouTube personality, and New York Times bestselling author Brad Leone.
Bring on the cookies! ‘Eat Like a Local’ visits some of the best bakers in town
Read full article: Bring on the cookies! ‘Eat Like a Local’ visits some of the best bakers in townFrom crispy and crunchy to thick and gooey, chef Chris Shepherd has scoured Houston for some of the best cookies in town. In this episode of “Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd”, he takes us to a few of his favorite spots for a sweet treat.
What to order at some of Houston’s best neighborhood restaurants
Read full article: What to order at some of Houston’s best neighborhood restaurantsIn this episode of “Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd”, we meet chefs who have set up shop inside local neighborhoods and share their signature dishes that keep people coming back.