So many perfect sandwiches 𼪠The journey to find the best across the Houston area
Read full article: So many perfect sandwiches 𼪠The journey to find the best across the Houston areaNo matter the time of day or your mood, thereâs a sandwich sure to satisfy your cravings. In this episode of âEat Like a Localâ, Chris Shepherd hits the road to find everything from a savory breakfast sandwich to a satisfying Philly cheesesteak. Hoagies, subs, clubs, Cubans, theyâre all fair game.
Get to know Ziggy: The deli man serving New York Jewish deli food to Houstonians for 25 years
Read full article: Get to know Ziggy: The deli man serving New York Jewish deli food to Houstonians for 25 yearsFrom sky high sandwiches to house-made corned beef and old-world favorites like kugel and matzoh ball soup, Ziggy Gruber sit downs with Chris Shepherd to explain how he brought his family's Jewish heritage and their deli legacy to Houston through food.
Pies for every occasion! Where to buy pies in Houston for the holidays or everyday cravings
Read full article: Pies for every occasion! Where to buy pies in Houston for the holidays or everyday cravingsPies for the holidays and all year round! âEat Like a Localâ chef Chris Shepherd visits some of Houston's busiest and most renowned spots for whole pies and slices!
The best of Houstonâs Pakistani food scene
Read full article: The best of Houstonâs Pakistani food sceneFrom breakfast to dessert, âEat Like a Localâ chef Chris Shepherd samples some of the best Pakistani food in the Houston area. Joining him for this episode is Burger Bodega chef and friend Abbas Dhanani.
Take a tour of Houstonâs tasty tamale scene with âEat Like a Localâ
Read full article: Take a tour of Houstonâs tasty tamale scene with âEat Like a LocalâIn this episode of âEat Like a Localâ, chef Chris Shepherd goes on a journey to explore different types of tamales from Mexican to Colombian and Cuban. He even finds a few surprises along the way.
Chris Shepherd to host âTable to Stage: A Conversation with Tom Colicchioâ
Read full article: Chris Shepherd to host âTable to Stage: A Conversation with Tom ColicchioâChris Shepherd recently stopped by Houston Life to chat about the return of his popular âTable to Stageâ chef series with a new guest and a new venue.
Pho and more đ These Houston area restaurants have mastered the art of making noodles
Read full article: Pho and more đ These Houston area restaurants have mastered the art of making noodlesFrom pho to vermicelli to lo mein, in this episode of "Eat Like a Local", Chris Shepherd is on the hunt for the best noodles in town.
THEN AND NOW: How one of Houstonâs most popular fried chicken restaurants came to be
Read full article: THEN AND NOW: How one of Houstonâs most popular fried chicken restaurants came to beIn this episode of "Eat Like a Local", itâs a crispy, crunchy, southern classic â fried chicken! We canât talk about fried chicken in this city without going to Frenchyâs Chicken.
This cocktail laboratory has a secret entrance
Read full article: This cocktail laboratory has a secret entranceIn this episode of âEat Like a Local with Chris Shepherdâ -- scratch that, this week, itâs 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.
Renowned chefs present cooking demos at Southern Smoke Festival
Read full article: Renowned chefs present cooking demos at Southern Smoke FestivalMissed the festival? The YETI Culinary Stage cooking demos at the event were livestreamed on KPRC 2+ and can now be viewed below. The demonstrations were hosted by chef, YouTube personality, and New York Times bestselling author Brad Leone.
Bring on the cookies! âEat Like a Localâ visits some of the best bakers in town
Read full article: Bring on the cookies! âEat Like a Localâ 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 âEat Like a Local with Chris Shepherdâ, he takes us to a few of his favorite spots for a sweet treat.
What to order at some of Houstonâs best neighborhood restaurants
Read full article: What to order at some of Houstonâs best neighborhood restaurantsIn this episode of âEat Like a Local with Chris Shepherdâ, 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 youâll find at NRG Stadium
Read full article: Houston Texans fans! These are the best bites youâll 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 âEat Like a Localâ
Read full article: It is my dream! | Chris Shepherd writes a letter to viewers on eve of season 2 of âEat Like a LocalâI 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 cityâs 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.
Chris Shepherdâs culinary journey: Preparing for Southern Smokeâs Respect the RosĂŠ
Read full article: Chris Shepherdâs culinary journey: Preparing for Southern Smokeâs Respect the RosĂŠAs one of Houstonâs most well-renowned and loved chefs, Chris Shepherd takes great care when planning for some of his most popular events â all of which benefit restaurant workers everywhere.
What you didnât see on Season 1 of âEat Like a Local with Chris Shepherdâ
Read full article: What you didnât see on Season 1 of âEat Like a Local with Chris ShepherdâWe found making a TV show with Chris Shepherd is fun, spontaneous, and frequently unplanned. Despite this producerâs efforts to keep us on point, we frequently end up at what we over time have dubbed âpit stopsâ. This is when Chrisâ 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.
âLucid Illusionsâ performs after winning Battle of the Bands at KPRC 2 Eat Like a Local Crawfish Fest
Read full article: âLucid Illusionsâ 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.
Nonprofitâs auction rakes in $700K for food and beverage workers in need, other causes
Read full article: Nonprofitâs auction rakes in $700K for food and beverage workers in need, other causesChris Shepherd, a local renowned and award-winning chef, has dedicated his efforts to providing a means of support to food and beverage workers across the nation.
âLocal legendâ talks to Chris Shepherd about food, flavor, and her eco-friendly business practices
Read full article: âLocal legendâ talks to Chris Shepherd about food, flavor, and her eco-friendly business practicesIn this episode of âEat Like a Local with Chris Shepherdâ, Shepherd sits down with Jaisinghani, the chef & co-owner of Pondicheri, who he calls a âlocal legend,â âamazing human,â and âamazing chef.â
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 âEat Like a Local with Chris Shepherdâ, 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.
âThe birthplace of Houstonâs kolache sceneâ still serving great breakfasts nearly 70 years after it opened
Read full article: âThe birthplace of Houstonâs kolache sceneâ still serving great breakfasts nearly 70 years after it openedIn this episode of âEat Like a Local with Chris Shepherdâ, 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.
