Celebrate the holidays Houston-style with Eat Like a Local’s ultimate guide to cocktails, charcuterie boards, wine selections, and hosting advice.

Pies 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!

In this episode of "Eat Like a Local", savory and sweet Indian cuisine -- the history behind some of the best restaurants in Houston.

In 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.

In 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.

From 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.

Can’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.

In 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.

A complete list of episodes from the inaugural season of the show celebrating the restaurants, dishes, and people that make Houston's food scene special.

To 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.

To 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.

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.

In this episode of “Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd”, Shepherd takes us to some of his favorite places for fresh shelled seafood like crawfish, crabs, and lobster.

In 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.

Pizza 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.

In 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.

In this episode of “Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd”, Shepherd spends a day sampling desserts, entrees, and drinks at one of Houston’s biggest annual events.

You’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.

Chris Shepherd and friends in the restaurant business share where they go for cocktails and dinner

Chris Shepherd visits Monument Inn and BB's Tex-Orleans in this episode of "Eat Like a Local"

Chris Shepherd visits HK Dim Sum and Fung's Kitchen in this episode of "Eat Like a Local"

Chris Shepherd visits Bludorn and Nobie's in this episode of "Eat Like a Local"

You’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.

In 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.

In 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.

From 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.

From 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! 🔥

Phat Eatery and Dim Sum Box are among the many choices for people looking to dine or grab dessert in this Houston suburb.

Blood Bros. BBQ and Feges BBQ are two of the spots in Houston shaking up the traditional barbecue seasonings.

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"

Where 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"

Enjoy 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.

Gather 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.

Chris 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.

Find 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’