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.
Houston Texans fans! These are the best bites you’ll find at NRG Stadium
Read full article: Houston Texans fans! These are the best bites you’ll find at NRG StadiumTo kick off Season 2 of "Eat Like a Local", Chris Shepherd visits a local farm to see where Houston restaurants are getting the freshest and most flavorful produce.
FARM TO TABLE: Where Houston restaurants get the most fresh and flavorful produce
Read full article: FARM TO TABLE: Where Houston restaurants get the most fresh and flavorful produceTo kick off Season 2 of "Eat Like a Local", Chris Shepherd visits a local farm to see where Houston restaurants are getting the freshest and most flavorful produce.
It is my dream! | Chris Shepherd writes a letter to viewers on eve of season 2 of ‘Eat Like a Local’
Read full article: It is my dream! | Chris Shepherd writes a letter to viewers on eve of season 2 of ‘Eat Like a Local’I had never thought about working in TV, but after sitting with the team at KPRC 2 and talking about this show, I knew it was for me. Talking with the people that make our city’s restaurants so amazing, showing viewers what makes our city the best food city in the country, highlighting these places and helping tell their stories is what I have always wanted to do. Sharing stories of these great people for all to see -- It is my dream!
Chris Shepherd and the Southern Smoke Foundation take over Houston Life
Read full article: Chris Shepherd and the Southern Smoke Foundation take over Houston LifeHe's a James Beard award-winning chef and one of our favorite TV hosts; Chris Shepherd is in the host seat. We caught up with him as he gets set to premiere season 2 of 'Eat Like a Local' this Saturday.While you may be used to seeing him right here on KPRC, it's what he does behind the scenes to support Houston food and beverage workers that's even more impressive. His Southern Smoke Foundation is expanding to help those in crisis across the nation. We found out exactly how it's helping on an SSF takeover of Houston Life.
Chris Shepherd’s culinary journey: Preparing for Southern Smoke’s Respect the Rosé
Read full article: Chris Shepherd’s culinary journey: Preparing for Southern Smoke’s Respect the RoséAs one of Houston’s most well-renowned and loved chefs, Chris Shepherd takes great care when planning for some of his most popular events – all of which benefit restaurant workers everywhere.
What you didn’t see on Season 1 of ‘Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd’
Read full article: What you didn’t see on Season 1 of ‘Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd’We found making a TV show with Chris Shepherd is fun, spontaneous, and frequently unplanned. Despite this producer’s efforts to keep us on point, we frequently end up at what we over time have dubbed “pit stops”. This is when Chris’ excitement to experience every kind of food in our city causes us to abruptly veer off-course. This bonus episode is all about the pit stops.
‘Lucid Illusions’ performs after winning Battle of the Bands at KPRC 2 Eat Like a Local Crawfish Fest
Read full article: ‘Lucid Illusions’ performs after winning Battle of the Bands at KPRC 2 Eat Like a Local Crawfish FestFollowing their Battle of the Bands win at the KPRC 2 Eat Like a Local Crawfish Fest, we sat down with Lucid Illusions. We met Jordan, Connor, and Donovan in October but now, they're back on Houston Life to catch up with us and perform after their win.
Nonprofit’s auction rakes in $700K for food and beverage workers in need, other causes
Read full article: Nonprofit’s auction rakes in $700K for food and beverage workers in need, other causesChris Shepherd, a local renowned and award-winning chef, has dedicated his efforts to providing a means of support to food and beverage workers across the nation.
‘Local legend’ talks to Chris Shepherd about food, flavor, and her eco-friendly business practices
Read full article: ‘Local legend’ talks to Chris Shepherd about food, flavor, and her eco-friendly business practicesIn this episode of “Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd”, Shepherd sits down with Jaisinghani, the chef & co-owner of Pondicheri, who he calls a “local legend,” “amazing human,” and “amazing chef.”
Craving crawfish? Chris Shepherd visits a Louisiana crawfish farm and then finds some of the best mudbugs in Houston
Read full article: Craving crawfish? Chris Shepherd visits a Louisiana crawfish farm and then finds some of the best mudbugs in HoustonIn this episode of “Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd”, Shepherd heads east to meet Billy Link of Link Rice and Crawfish Farms who explains what it takes to supply Houston with the best crawfish. Shepherd then visits Crawfish Shack in Crosby where they boil up more crawfish each year than just about anybody.
‘The birthplace of Houston’s kolache scene’ still serving great breakfasts nearly 70 years after it opened
Read full article: ‘The birthplace of Houston’s kolache scene’ still serving great breakfasts nearly 70 years after it openedIn this episode of “Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd”, Shepherd shares some of his favorite places to pick up breakfast or even road trip treats, including one that got its start almost seven decades ago.
How a man’s love of crawfish & his wife’s love of Texas led to restaurant success in the Houston area
Read full article: How a man’s love of crawfish & his wife’s love of Texas led to restaurant success in the Houston areaOn a busy day, Crawfish Shack can go through 180 sacks of crawfish a day -- boiling 6,000 pounds of the mudbugs for dine-in, to-go, and drive-thru customers. That doesn’t include their catering gigs or the bags of live crawfish they sell to businesses or residents looking to do their own boils.
Pizza perfection: These Houston restaurants are worth visiting for your next slice
Read full article: Pizza perfection: These Houston restaurants are worth visiting for your next slicePizza is not one slice fits all. We’re not just talking about customizing toppings. Several Houston restaurants are standing out for the techniques they use to craft the perfect cheesy pies.
For the love of Lucille: Meet the Houston chef inspired by his great-grandmother’s passion for cooking and community
Read full article: For the love of Lucille: Meet the Houston chef inspired by his great-grandmother’s passion for cooking and communityIn this episode of “Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd”, Shepherd sits down with Williams to hear the stories of Lucille’s, his nonprofit organization Lucille’s 1913, Eldorado Ballroom and Rado Market which sit next to Houston’s Emancipation Park, and Williams’ most recent endeavor Late August.
Shop and dine at one of Houston’s most beloved international grocery stores
Read full article: Shop and dine at one of Houston’s most beloved international grocery storesYou’ll never grocery shop hungry again if you visit a Houston market that got its start 40 years ago. Phoenicia Specialty Foods has ready to eat food, plus an expansive store with filled with meats, cheeses, olives, wines, spices and so much more -- including a bakery and famous conveyer belt of fresh bread.
A day in the life of one of Houston’s favorite chefs: Eat Like a Local’s Chris Shepherd
Read full article: A day in the life of one of Houston’s favorite chefs: Eat Like a Local’s Chris ShepherdWhile you’ve likely heard much about Chris Shepherd before, what you might not know is how hard he works on a daily basis to bring everything he’s got to the people of the city, while still pouring into his home life with his wife, Lindsey Brown.
Date night! Chris Shepherd & friends dish on their favorite places to go for a special night out
Read full article: Date night! Chris Shepherd & friends dish on their favorite places to go for a special night outChris Shepherd and friends in the restaurant business share where they go for cocktails and dinner