About this episode
Chris Shepherd is a chef and writer based in Houston, Texas, and the cofounder of Southern Smoke Foundation , a nonprofit geared toward helping members of the restaurant community. On this episode we have a lively conversation about the food scene in Chris’s hometown, what it was like leaving his restaurant group, and his cookbook: Cook Like a Local . This is such an inspiring talk, and we hope you enjoy it. Also on the show, Aliza and Matt talk about Matt’s trip to Houston , where he had an incredible 48 hours, making stops at: Kâu Ba , Trill Burgers , Tatemó , Tres Chiles , The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation , Villa Arcos , Blacksmith , and Crawfish & Noodles . The TASTE Texas Tour was supported by our friends at Travel Texas . See our dispatch from Austin , and stay tuned for San Antonio. MORE FROM CHRIS SHEPHERD: Houston Chef Chris Shepherd Is Enjoying His New Season [Eater] Southern Smoke Festival [official] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices