From roadside pickup truck to renowned brand: The story of Burns Original BBQ in Acres Homes
Check out the mouthwatering BBQ at Burns Original BBQ in Acres Homes! This hidden gem has gained worldwide attention for its flavorful smoked meats and signature sauce. Their menu also includes chips, sauce, and even drinks. And the best part? Burns BBQ gives back to the community by donating scholarships and cooking up free meals. #BBQ #Houston #AcresHomes #BurnsOriginalBBQ
Our Town: KPRC 2 shares the stories of the Acres Homes community
Houston is โOur Town,โ and there is so much to celebrate in our neighborhoods. KPRC 2 is invested in the community and continues to show those lovely hidden gems, showcase solvable problems affecting the entire city, and talk to the folks who make โOur Townโ special.
Trill Burgers introduces new Trill Smash Taco using Alex Bregmanโs Wild Sol salsa
It's a home run for Houston's own Trill Burgers. We know and love their burgers and now they're teaming up with Alex Bregman's Wild Sol salsa for a new trill smash taco. Lauren Kelly caught up with Bun B this morning to chat about this all-new collab.
โLocal legendโ talks to Chris Shepherd about food, flavor, and her eco-friendly business practices
In this episode of โEat Like a Local with Chris Shepherdโ, Shepherd sits down with Jaisinghani, the chef & co-owner of Pondicheri, who he calls a โlocal legend,โ โamazing human,โ and โamazing chef.โ
Derrick and Tessa celebrate Filipino Food Month with a seafood Kamayan feast
It's Filipino Food Month and we immersed ourselves in a "Kamayan". It's a Filipino traditional way of eating by using banana leaves and instead of utensils, you eat with your hands! Chef Harold Villarosa also known as the Filipino BBQ King and co-owner of Be More Pacific Giovan Cuchapin showed us how it's done.
โThe birthplace of Houstonโs kolache sceneโ still serving great breakfasts nearly 70 years after it opened
In this episode of โEat Like a Local with Chris Shepherdโ, 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.
Experience Cuba without ever leaving Houston at Buena Vista Cuban Cafรฉ
Experience a unique and immersive experience at one of Houston's newest Cuban restaurants. We're getting a taste of the Caribbean with Buena Vista Cuban Cafรฉ with Cuba's national dish, Ropa Vieja, and Sweet Plantains (Platanos Maduros)
The man behind Proud Pie in Katy is hitting all the right notes with new guitar charity venture
March 14th is Pi Day! We're celebrating with delicious pie from Proud Pie in Katy. They're known for their artisan pies and gourmet coffee. But, did you know their owner Scott Chapman, is also giving back to Texas charities through his one-of-a-kind guitars signed by musicians? Find out how he's giving back in the interview above.
Craving crawfish? Chris Shepherd visits a Louisiana crawfish farm and then finds some of the best mudbugs in Houston
In this episode of โEat Like a Local with Chris Shepherdโ, 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.
This weekendโs Katy Taste Fest brings 40 of the best restaurants together in one place
This weekend marks the 6th annual Katy Taste Fest, and our advice is to come hungry. One ticket prices gives you access to unlimited bites to 40 of the best restaurants in our area. Check out Houston Life's interview with Anthonie Dekker, owner of Anthonie's Market Grill and one of the participants in this annual event, and Cyril Thomas, one of the organizers of Katy Taste Fest.
For the love of Lucille: Meet the Houston chef inspired by his great-grandmotherโs passion for cooking and community
In this episode of โEat Like a Local with Chris Shepherdโ, Shepherd sits down with Williams to hear the stories of Lucilleโs, his nonprofit organization Lucilleโs 1913, Eldorado Ballroom and Rado Market which sit next to Houstonโs Emancipation Park, and Williamsโ most recent endeavor Late August.
Shop and dine at one of Houstonโs most beloved international grocery stores
Youโll 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.
No crawfish? No problem. Heat up your next seafood boil with other crave-worthy options
Springtime is crawfish season, but with this year's crawfish shortage, what should we do? Local catering company - Out The Mud Crawfish stopped by with some delicious seafood options you can enjoy even without the crawfish.
A day in the life of one of Houstonโs favorite chefs: Eat Like a Localโs Chris Shepherd
While youโve likely heard much about Chris Shepherd before, what you might not know is how hard he works on a daily basis to bring everything heโs got to the people of the city, while still pouring into his home life with his wife, Lindsey Brown.
Grab your gal pals and head to Galentineโs Brunch at Trattoria Sofia
Sunday-funday, a curated menu, a live DJ...What more could you ask for? Trattoria Sofia walked Tessa and Mel through making a heart-shaped pizza and a sparkling strawberry margarita. Reserve a table for you and your besties for Sunday February, 11th from 11a-3p at https://www.trattoriasofia.com/events...
Get to know these Girl Scouts ahead of their busiest season
It's one of our favorite times of the year -- girl scout cookie season! We're chatting with a group of local girl scouts about some of the changes you can expect this year and how the sales from the cookies helps these young women develop important life skills.
Headlock Hot Sauce took Derrick and Tessa by surprise, grab a bottle to try for yourself!
What happens when you mix 80s wrestling with hot sauce? You get Headlock Hot Sauce. A carrot-based hot sauce from Houston couple, Darren Tompkins and Stephanie Hill. You'll get a chance to Suplex Your Taste buds with their Suplex Super Hot Habanero or opt for a milder chip and dip kind of flavor with their Hammerlock Jalapeno Lime. Pick up a bottle or three at Walmart or order them in a trio on their website headlockhotsauce.com
Consumer Report finds chemical levels that are โnot OKโ in wide variety of packaged foods
Take a trip through the grocery store or stop at a fast-food restaurant. From packaged produce to meat, canned foods to fast food, you name it, it probably contains some form of a chemical used to make plastic.
Auntie Anne Beiler tells her story of love, loss, and triumph
From growing up Amish to the tragic loss of her young daughter, Anne Beiler's life is anything but typical. We learned about her new cookbook, her inspiring story and how she pulled herself out of unimaginable grief. We're so excited to spend time with Anne, Founder of iconic pretzel chain, Auntie Anne's. She's sharing how growing up in the kitchen with her mother taught her valuable lessons. Plus, how she pulled herself out of the darkness following the loss of her 19-month-old daughter.
Please your palate at The Woodlandsโ Taste of the Town
Food lovers, get ready! The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its iconic annual event, the 2024 Taste of the Town. This event is a highlight in the region's food calendar, drawing thousands to experience the vibrant flavors of The Woodlands area. Woodlands Chamber of Commerce CEO, J.J. Hollie and Eric Saville from Kirby's Steakhouse told us all the details on this year's big event.
Save money and benefit local businesses with the Bay Area Houston Food Lovers Card
Houston Life welcomes Jennifer Lopez-Fuller! She started "Bay Area Houston Food Lovers" to connect hundreds of local businesses to the community. Now, over 60-thousand people are part of the movement. We caught up with her on how this venture started and how you too can shop, eat and save.
Get to know the Mediterranean Diet with Pam Fullenweider
The Mediterranean Diet has won best overall diet for the 7th year in a row from U.S. News and World Report. It's balanced, sustainable and healthy. We learned how to get started from registered dietician and founder of Fully Mediterranean, Pam Fullenweider.
Flavor with flair๐ฝ๏ธTonyโs in Houston adds fun to your fine dining experience
Youโll 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 Tonyโs 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 โEat Like a Local with Chris Shepherdโ, 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 โunapologetically, and authentically Thaiโ 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! ๐ฅ