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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.
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.
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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.