Step inside the kitchen at Leo’s 🍅 | How local ingredients are helping an important cause

Step inside the kitchen at Leo’s River Oaks with Houston Life’s Melanie Camp, where Executive Chef Kirk Thompson is turning farm-fresh tomatoes into next-level dishes for a delicious September challenge. But this menu isn’t just about flavor — it’s about impact. As the plates come together, Carol Burton, Director of Permaculture at Urban Harvest, shares how this collaboration supports local farms, brings fresh produce to Houston communities, and helps make healthy food more accessible to everyone. It’s local flavor with a big purpose, all coming together on one plate.