If you’re a home chef or a backyard griller, you know the best meals come from having the best cuts of meat. This week on “Eat Like a Local”, host Chris Shepherd visits two meat markets that have been taking care of Houston-area customers for decades.

In this episode of “Eat Like a Local”, host Chris Shepherd takes an international food tour in an unlikely place! Chris heads to Baytown where he enlists the help of Mayor Charles Johnson to find the top spots to grab a bite.

Burt’s Meat Market announced after 75 years the establishment is permanently closing its doors on March 31. HOUSTON – A long-time meat company is shutting down in Houston. Burt’s Meat Market announced after 75 years the establishment is permanently closing its doors on March 31. “When it’s time, it’s time,” Burt’s Meat Market wrote on Facebook on Sunday. Burts said customers can stock up on beef tips, gumbo, andouille sausage, boudin, and jalapeno cheese sausage before supplies last.