‘Eat Like a Local’ at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

From Asian street food to Bun B’s vegan Trill burger, Chris Shepherd goes on a foodie tour at NRG Park

When you think of eating at a county fair or carnival, funnel cakes, corn dogs, and turkey legs probably come to mind. However, at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, you have plenty of options that go far beyond the basic fair food.

In this episode of “Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd”, Shepherd spends a day sampling desserts, entrees, and drinks at one of Houston’s biggest annual events.

He also catches up with his pal Bun B, who is wearing multiple hats at the Rodeo, managing Trill Burgers while preparing to perform on the main stage in NRG Stadium on March 12.

Chris Shepherd talks with Bun B at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (KPRC 2)

Watch this episode in the video player above.

“Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd” is your guide to the best food in Houston. Watch new episodes Saturdays at 10 a.m. on KPRC 2.


What to order at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

Chris Shepherd shares his picks for what to order at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
Chris Shepherd shares his picks for what to order at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

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Sports mom, amateur nature photographer, and regional Emmy award-winning television producer

Field producer by day. Cruise director by night to a busy, foodie, outdoorsy family, which includes two sports loving boys and one craft beer loving husband.

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