‘Lucid Illusions’ performs after winning Battle of the Bands at KPRC 2 Eat Like a Local Crawfish Fest
Following 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.
‘The birthplace of Houston’s kolache scene’ still serving great breakfasts nearly 70 years after it opened
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.
How a man’s love of crawfish & his wife’s love of Texas led to restaurant success in the Houston area
On 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.
Craving crawfish? Chris Shepherd visits a Louisiana crawfish farm and then finds some of the best mudbugs in Houston
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.
For the love of Lucille: Meet the Houston chef inspired by his great-grandmother’s passion for cooking and community
In 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
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.
Flavor with flair🍽️Tony’s in Houston adds fun to your fine dining experience
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.
Hear the stories behind two iconic Houston restaurants told by the women running them
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.
This acclaimed chef rightfully refuses to compromise on her ‘unapologetically, and authentically Thai’ recipes
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! 🔥
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"
Tacos for any day of the week! Chris Shepherd takes us on a taco crawl around Houston
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.
Understanding craft barbeque with Truth BBQ Pitmaster Leonard Botello IV
Leonard 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
Chris 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 🍽
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 🍔 🍔
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
Burger 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
We’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!