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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.
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.
Renowned chefs present cooking demos at Southern Smoke Festival
Read full article: Renowned chefs present cooking demos at Southern Smoke FestivalCan’t make it to the festival? The YETI Culinary Stage cooking demos will be livestreamed on KPRC 2+ starting at 4:30 p.m. The demonstrations will be hosted by chef, YouTube personality, and New York Times bestselling author Brad Leone.
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.
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.
‘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.”
‘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.
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.
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.
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
From seafood to cinnamon rolls, here’s where to go when you’re craving uniquely Houston coastal cuisine
Read full article: From seafood to cinnamon rolls, here’s where to go when you’re craving uniquely Houston coastal cuisineChris Shepherd visits Monument Inn and BB's Tex-Orleans in this episode of "Eat Like a Local"
‘Contemporary luxury’ and a ‘house party’ in a dining room | Memorable meals await at these neighborhood restaurants
Read full article: ‘Contemporary luxury’ and a ‘house party’ in a dining room | Memorable meals await at these neighborhood restaurantsChris Shepherd visits Bludorn and Nobie's in this episode of "Eat Like a Local"
Flavor with flair🍽️Tony’s in Houston adds fun to your fine dining experience
Read full article: Flavor with flair🍽️Tony’s in Houston adds fun to your fine dining experienceYou’ll find Donna Vallone most days at the restaurant. Also there, executive chef and partner Kate McLean, who worked and trained under Tony Vallone for several years. She returned to Tony’s in 2022 where she has brought her own flair to the kitchen.
‘Eat Like a Local’ marathon streaming New Year’s Day on KPRC 2+ 🍽
Read full article: ‘Eat Like a Local’ marathon streaming New Year’s Day on KPRC 2+ 🍽KPRC 2 is partnering with James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd to spotlight the Greater Houston area’s diverse food culture, culinary hotspots, and hidden gems that make our city unique.
Hear the stories behind two iconic Houston restaurants told by the women running them
Read full article: Hear the stories behind two iconic Houston restaurants told by the women running themIn this episode of “Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd”, Shepherd introduces us to two women who've been making a big impact on the Houston food scene for decades. Hear the stories behind how Irma's Original and China Garden Restaurant came to be and why they're still going strong.
A fusion of flavors awaits as Chris Shepherd takes us on a Mediterranean food truck tour
Read full article: A fusion of flavors awaits as Chris Shepherd takes us on a Mediterranean food truck tourIn this episode of “Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd”, Shepherd takes us to a Mediterranean food truck he recently tried with his wife and decided had to be on the show.
Explore cuisine from across Mexico in Houston🍽️These restaurants’ family recipes will have you coming back
Read full article: Explore cuisine from across Mexico in Houston🍽️These restaurants’ family recipes will have you coming backFrom the meats to the sauces to the fresh and perfectly made tortillas, you’ll want to put Dichos Taqueria and El Hildalguense on your list of places to dine.
This acclaimed chef rightfully refuses to compromise on her ‘unapologetically, and authentically Thai’ recipes
Read full article: This acclaimed chef rightfully refuses to compromise on her ‘unapologetically, and authentically Thai’ recipesFrom a restaurant where Shepherd learned to cook Thai food to the dining destination owned by Houston's most recent James Beard award-winning chef, this episode of "Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd" is filled with flavor and heat! 🔥
Oysters and caviar! Dig into the science of seafood and Gulf Coast flavors on ‘Eat Like a Local’
Read full article: Oysters and caviar! Dig into the science of seafood and Gulf Coast flavors on ‘Eat Like a Local’From oysters and redfish to custom-made caviar, these Houston restaurants are perfect for a special occasion. Chris Shepherd takes us to LIttle's Oyster Bar and Josephine's in this episode of "Eat Like a Local"
Secret wings, sparkling cocktails, ‘heaven on a slice’: This is what top chefs order on their days off
Read full article: Secret wings, sparkling cocktails, ‘heaven on a slice’: This is what top chefs order on their days offWhere does a James Beard award-winning chef like to eat on his days off? Chris Shepherd takes us to two of his favorites on "Eat Like a Local"
How a renowned local chef is (successfully) aiming to change the lives of hospitality workers nationwide
Read full article: How a renowned local chef is (successfully) aiming to change the lives of hospitality workers nationwideSouthern Smoke holds a festival each year that hosts some of the industry’s most talented chefs and personalities, with the help from plenty of local chefs and establishments.
Cooking with fire! 🔥 Flames and smoke are the secret to success at these Houston restaurants
Read full article: Cooking with fire! 🔥 Flames and smoke are the secret to success at these Houston restaurantsRosie Cannonball and Candente are two Houston restaurants using fire to make their recipes sizzle.
Tacos for any day of the week! Chris Shepherd takes us on a taco crawl around Houston
Read full article: Tacos for any day of the week! Chris Shepherd takes us on a taco crawl around HoustonEnjoy Taco Tuesday? Why limit yourself to just one day when there are so many great places to dine from breakfast to dinner any day of the week.In this episode of “Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd”, the chef explores tacos for just about every taste.
Bánh mì and Pho: These Vietnamese restaurants are doing it right in Houston
Read full article: Bánh mì and Pho: These Vietnamese restaurants are doing it right in HoustonGather around the table for the best of the best Vietnamese food. Whether you’re in the mood for something quick or looking for a place to sit and enjoy food and quality time with loved ones, this episode has you covered.
Brisket, ribs, and all the sides: Here are mouth-watering craft barbeque spots in Houston
Read full article: Brisket, ribs, and all the sides: Here are mouth-watering craft barbeque spots in HoustonChris Shepherd digs into craft barbeque in this episode of "Eat Like a Local". Find out how one popular pitmaster perfected his brisket and how another got his whole family involved in the business.
🍔 Smashed, buttery, or old school: These are top places to get a burger in Houston
Read full article: 🍔 Smashed, buttery, or old school: These are top places to get a burger in HoustonFind out which spots James Beard award-winning chef Chris Shepherd hits up for a good burger in the series premiere of ‘Eat Like a Local’
Chef Chris Shepherd creates ‘Southern Smoke Juicy Lucy’ for Burger Bodega Pop-Up
Read full article: Chef Chris Shepherd creates ‘Southern Smoke Juicy Lucy’ for Burger Bodega Pop-UpThe two chefs will introduce the Southern Smoke Juicy Lucy Burger as part of this special collaboration…while supplies last!
Get a sneak peek at Chef Chris Shepherd’s new show ‘Eat Like a Local’
Read full article: Get a sneak peek at Chef Chris Shepherd’s new show ‘Eat Like a Local’Chris Shepherd’s show ‘Eat Like a Local’ will introduce viewers to the people and food that make the Houston food scene one of the most unique in the country.
Understanding craft barbeque with Truth BBQ Pitmaster Leonard Botello IV
Read full article: Understanding craft barbeque with Truth BBQ Pitmaster Leonard Botello IVLeonard Botello IV’s Truth BBQ has been ranked in the top 3 of Texas Monthly’s best barbecue joints in Texas. Chef Chris Shepherd heads to Truth’s location in the Heights to learn more about how Botello is helping define craft barbeque and some of the secrets to turning out some of the best barbeque in the state.
📢 Houston chef Chris Shepherd announces new weekly show ‘Eat Like a Local’ exclusively on KPRC 2
Read full article: 📢 Houston chef Chris Shepherd announces new weekly show ‘Eat Like a Local’ exclusively on KPRC 2Chris Shepherd's new show "Eat Like a Local" will introduce viewers to the Houston area’s diverse food culture, culinary hotspots, and hidden gems as well as the history and families behind the restaurants.
‘Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd’ debuts Saturday on KPRC 2 🍽
Read full article: ‘Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd’ debuts Saturday on KPRC 2 🍽KPRC 2 is partnering with James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd to spotlight the Greater Houston area’s diverse food culture, culinary hotspots, and hidden gems that make our city unique. "Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd" premieres Sept. 16 at 10 a.m.
🍴 Champ Burgers serving up classic American burgers for 60 years 🍔 🍔
Read full article: 🍴 Champ Burgers serving up classic American burgers for 60 years 🍔 🍔It's summer, and for many, that means burger season! James Beard award-winning Chef Chris Shepherd is checking out some of the best places to eat in Houston, including a local burger joint that has been a staple in Houston for 60 years. Learn the secret to their longevity as Chris Shepherd takes us inside Champ Burger in EADO as part of the summer series, 'Eat Like a Local.'
Meet the man who brought New York-inspired chopped cheese style burgers to Houston
Read full article: Meet the man who brought New York-inspired chopped cheese style burgers to HoustonBurger Bodega has people lining up to try a New York specialty that’s perfect for burger lovers. Chris Shepherd takes you inside the restaurant to find out why it’s becoming the coolest, up and coming burger joints in Houston.
Meet the man behind Link Crawfish Farm
Read full article: Meet the man behind Link Crawfish FarmWe’re starting our new summer series ‘Eat Like a Local’ with a look at legendary crawfish farm, Link Farms. Watch as Houston chef Chris Shepherd takes us to Crowley, Louisiana to meet Billy Link and learn how he's helping feed Houston's insatiable appetite for crawfish!