Eat Like a Local: Houston coffee gems (Matcha lovers, this oneâs for you)
Read full article: Eat Like a Local: Houston coffee gems (Matcha lovers, this oneâs for you)Houstonâs coffee culture reflects the people and traditions that shape the city itself. In this episode of âEat Like a Localâ, host Chris Shepherd explores the cityâs coffee scene, where every shop tells a story far deeper than whatâs in your cup. From expertly dialed-in espresso to matcha drinks you'll come back for -- these creations are rooted in cultural heritage.
âTop Chefâ finalist says this spot has the best corn dogs at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Read full article: âTop Chefâ finalist says this spot has the best corn dogs at the Houston Livestock Show & RodeoItâs one of the biggest celebrations of Texas culture and food -- the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. In this episode of âEat Like a Localâ, we spent a day roaming the midway to find the bites worth taking a break from the rides and games to enjoy. We found a few famous friends along the way!
These meat markets are a cut above when it comes to quality, flavor, and tradition
Read full article: These meat markets are a cut above when it comes to quality, flavor, and traditionIf youâre a home chef or a backyard griller, you know the best meals come from having the best cuts of meat. This week on âEat Like a Localâ, host Chris Shepherd visits two meat markets that have been taking care of Houston-area customers for decades.
Win the Hosting Game! đ Game Day recipes & crowd-pleasers from Chef Chris Shepherd
Read full article: Win the Hosting Game! đ Game Day recipes & crowd-pleasers from Chef Chris ShepherdItâs time for the big game and this week on âEat Like a Localâ, weâre showing you how to win the hosting game. From crispy wings to stacked sandwiches and drinks for a crowd, host Chris Shepherd shares his chefâs tips and recipes for the perfect game day spread. Hereâs what to order and what to make, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time watching the game with your people.
MEET THE PITMASTERS đĽ âEat Like a Localâ gets to know the teams behind CorkScrew BBQ & Rayâs Real Pit BBQ Shack
Read full article: MEET THE PITMASTERS đĽ âEat Like a Localâ gets to know the teams behind CorkScrew BBQ & Rayâs Real Pit BBQ ShackIn this episode of âEat Like a Localâ, host Chris Shepherd checks out local barbecue spots that started as passion projects and have grown into staples of Houstonâs barbecue community. First, Chris heads to Old Town Spring to visit CorkScrew BBQ, a family-run barbecue joint that began as a hobby for owner Will Buckman.
Chris Shepherdâs Houston-area burger picks include a hot new spot and a 50-year classic
Read full article: Chris Shepherdâs Houston-area burger picks include a hot new spot and a 50-year classicItâs a celebration of Houstonâs burger culture! Host Chris Shepherd checks out a buzzy newcomer and a beloved classic thatâs been flipping patties for decades. He heads to Boo's Burgers and Tookie's in this episode of âEat Like a Localâ.
âEat Like a Localâ explores JĹŤnâs cultural fusion and Latuliâs coastal cuisine in Houston
Read full article: âEat Like a Localâ explores JĹŤnâs cultural fusion and Latuliâs coastal cuisine in HoustonHoustonâs restaurant scene is famously diverse making it sometimes hard to define our local cuisine. In this episode of âEat Like a Localâ, host Chris Shepherd checks out two restaurants that have captured the essence of Houston food - one through a refined, cultural lens, the other inspired by coastal culture and sourcing.
Taste Houstonâs best with 5 must-have cookbooks from local chefs and restaurateurs
Read full article: Taste Houstonâs best with 5 must-have cookbooks from local chefs and restaurateursHoustonâs vibrant culinary scene is captured beautifully in five cookbooks by some of the cityâs most celebrated chefs and restaurateurs. These cookbooks offer a delicious way to bring Houstonâs diverse flavors into your kitchen, whether youâre a seasoned cook or just starting out. (KPRC 2 is part of the Amazon Associates program and receives a commission on qualified purchases made through our links.)
Discover Houston Asiatownâs unique snacks with Chris Shepherd
Read full article: Discover Houston Asiatownâs unique snacks with Chris ShepherdIn this episode of 'Eat Like a Local", host Chris Shepherd explores the diverse snacks and street foods of Houston's Asiatown, highlighting family-run shops along Bellaire Boulevard. Key stops include Linda's Tropical Fruits for fresh smoothies and acai bowls, One Dragon for Shanghai shumai, Don's Cafe for banh mi, Bodard Bistro for Nem Nưáťng, and Hong Kong City Mall for bao and other snacks, showcasing the vibrant culinary scene and cultural heritage of the area.
Houston holiday entertaining made easy with Eat Like a Local: Recipes, wines, and hosting tips
Read full article: Houston holiday entertaining made easy with Eat Like a Local: Recipes, wines, and hosting tipsCelebrate the holidays Houston-style with Eat Like a Localâs ultimate guide to cocktails, charcuterie boards, wine selections, and hosting advice.
Classic dishes are taken to new levels at these Houston restaurants | What to order at State of Grace & Credence
Read full article: Classic dishes are taken to new levels at these Houston restaurants | What to order at State of Grace & CredenceHoustonâs restaurant world never stops moving â and thatâs exactly why we love exploring it each week on âEat Like a Localâ with Chris Shepherd. In this episode, two spots putting their own stamp on familiar flavors while honoring the traditions that shaped them.
Turkey Carving 101 with award-winning chef Chris Shepherd
Read full article: Turkey Carving 101 with award-winning chef Chris ShepherdIf carving your Thanksgiving turkey feels a bit intimidating, youâre not alone. Award-winning chef and host of âEat Like a Localâ Chris Shepherd is here to help. Here are his tips for how to carve your turkey like a pro.
These Greek family restaurants became Houston icons | Hear the stories behind Christieâs and Cleburne Cafeteria
Read full article: These Greek family restaurants became Houston icons | Hear the stories behind Christieâs and Cleburne CafeteriaIn this episode of âEat Like a Localâ, host Chris Shepherd learns the history behind two long standing Houston restaurants that offer a delicious reminder of the Greek immigrant influence on Houstonâs culinary roots.
Big congrats to KPRC 2âs âEat Like a Localâ team for their Lone Star Emmy win exploring Houstonâs Pakistani food scene
Read full article: Big congrats to KPRC 2âs âEat Like a Localâ team for their Lone Star Emmy win exploring Houstonâs Pakistani food sceneKPRC 2's popular food show "Eat Like a Local" won its second Lone Star Emmy for exploring the Pakistani food scene. Derrick Shore chats with chef and host Chris Shepherd about the episode that brought home the golden hardware.
Houston eateries transform healthy dining with vibrant flavors and customizable meals everyone will love
Read full article: Houston eateries transform healthy dining with vibrant flavors and customizable meals everyone will loveExplore how these Houston restaurants are offering diners a fresh take on healthy cuisine with customizable options and bold, exciting flavors.
âFine casualâ dining with killer cocktails | Go inside Brennanâs renovated courtyard bar in Houston
Read full article: âFine casualâ dining with killer cocktails | Go inside Brennanâs renovated courtyard bar in HoustonThe team at Brennanâs recently did a little remodeling, and yâall⌠the new Courtyard Bar is absolutely stunning. Itâs got energy, itâs got life, and itâs got some seriously good drinks. Weâre talking killer cocktails, a sharp wine list, and a bar menu thatâs next level.
Houstonâs pizza scene is rising: Chris Shepherd explores top spots for every style
Read full article: Houstonâs pizza scene is rising: Chris Shepherd explores top spots for every styleFrom woodfired Napoletana pies that cook in 90 seconds to thick Detroit-style and cracker-thin tavern pizzas, in this episode of âEat Like a Localâ host Chris Shepherd dishes on some of the best versions of all types of pizza in Houston.
Farmed Fresh: Gulf Coast oysters make waves in Houston restaurants
Read full article: Farmed Fresh: Gulf Coast oysters make waves in Houston restaurantsIn this episode of âEat Like a Localâ, Lone Star Oyster Company owners Blake and Stephanie Branson take host Chris Shepherd and chef Lucas McKinney of Josephineâs Gulf Coast Tradition out to their floating oyster farm in West Bay. Just the sixth such farm in Texas, the Bransons are part of a new crop of oyster farms committed to raising sustainable oyster crops that not only produce superior oysters but also improve the water where they're raised.
From tortas to paletas: Generations of Mexican-American flavor in Houston
Read full article: From tortas to paletas: Generations of Mexican-American flavor in HoustonHoustonâs food scene is nothing without the people behind it â the families, the stories, the recipes passed down from generation to generation. In this episode of âEat Like a Localâ, host Chris Shepherd takes a tour of some of the cityâs long-standing, family-run Mexican-American restaurants. From classic tacos to homemade paletas and new school concha breakfast sandwiches, these are the spots that have been turning out consistently great dishes for decades.
Not your typical Chinese takeout! Houstonâs regional Chinese restaurants serve up authenticity in every bite
Read full article: Not your typical Chinese takeout! Houstonâs regional Chinese restaurants serve up authenticity in every biteIn this episode of âEat Like a Localâ, Chris Shepherd goes all in on Houstonâs regional Chinese food âand itâs way more than traditional takeout. From the numbing heat of Sichuan peppercorns to the intriguing dishes of Korean-Chinese cuisine, this episode is a takes a trip through the intricacies of Chinese food.
Houstonâs Southern Smoke Festival raises $1.7 million, brings together elite chefs from across the country
Read full article: Houstonâs Southern Smoke Festival raises $1.7 million, brings together elite chefs from across the countryFor the second year in a row, KPRC 2 proudly partnered with the Southern Smoke Foundation to livestream the Yeti Culinary Stage at Southern Smoke Festival.
Hungry for a short trip? 4 flavorful restaurants to try in Baytown
Read full article: Hungry for a short trip? 4 flavorful restaurants to try in BaytownIn this episode of âEat Like a Localâ, 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.
Beer + Bites: Discover two of the Houston-areaâs best craft breweries
Read full article: Beer + Bites: Discover two of the Houston-areaâs best craft breweriesThis episode is all about craft breweries, and you canât talk about craft beer in Houston without a stop at Saint Arnold Brewing Company. Itâs an icon of Houstonâs craft beer scene for good reason. The brewery, which got its start in the 1990s, helped pave the way for other local breweries while also shaping how craft beer is sold and distributed in Texas.
Season 3 of âEat Like a Localâ launches with chefs recognized by the James Beard Awards
Read full article: Season 3 of âEat Like a Localâ launches with chefs recognized by the James Beard AwardsFirst stop: Spring, Texas. We roll in to see Chef Thomas Billie running the kitchen like a boss and his wife Elizabeth who is keeping the dining room humming â which is important, because the place is packed. Why? Well, maybe because Chef Thomas just snagged the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Texas.
FULL SHOW: Houston Life takes over Saint Arnold Brewing Company for a preview of âEat Like a Localâ season 3
Read full article: FULL SHOW: Houston Life takes over Saint Arnold Brewing Company for a preview of âEat Like a Localâ season 3The premier of season 3 of Eat Like a Local is just over a week away and we'll all excited! Houston Life took over Saint Arnold Brewing Company for a preview of what's in store for Season 3.
7 desserts to try before summer ends in Houston âď¸
Read full article: 7 desserts to try before summer ends in Houston âď¸We have one month left of summer (says the calendar, but probably not the weather) and that means 30 days to enjoy the best summer desserts Houston has to offer. From ice cream floats to gourmet banana splits and paletas made with real fruit, hereâs our summer dessert bucket list.
5 kid-friendly restaurants in the Houston area parents will love too
Read full article: 5 kid-friendly restaurants in the Houston area parents will love tooAs the producer and mom on the Eat Like a Local crew, Iâve visited more than 150 restaurants across Houston with our host, James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd. Now, Iâm sharing the casual spots I take my family when the cameras are off.
What to know about Southern Smoke Foundationâs Hill Country Relief Fund to help Texas flood victims
Read full article: What to know about Southern Smoke Foundationâs Hill Country Relief Fund to help Texas flood victimsHost of "Eat Like a Local," Chris Shepherd, is behind the nonprofit Southern Smoke Foundation, which is committing $150,000 toward the Hill Country Relief Fund application to assist food and beverage workers impacted by the devastating flood.
Enjoy fresh, locally sourced seafood at these Galveston restaurants
Read full article: Enjoy fresh, locally sourced seafood at these Galveston restaurantsIn this episode of âEat Like a Localâ, the crew returns to Galveston to learn how fresh caught Gulf seafood makes it from the dock to your plate. Host Chris Shepherdâs first stop is at Katieâs Seafood Market where he meets local fisherman Buddy Guindon who owns the market and Katieâs Seafood House right next door.