Step One

Chris Shepherd's Cookbook Is True to His Philosophy

The celebrated chef showcases his influences in Cook Like a Local.

08/29/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Giving Back Even More

Southern Smoke Announces Spring Festival

Get ready for more Franklin BBQ, plus huge Houston steak nights.

01/28/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

APB

Someone Stole Chris Shepherd's Smoker

The acclaimed chef says the trailer was taken around 7 a.m. Monday.

01/07/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Ho-Ho-Hop To It

Where to Eat for Christmas This Year

Find out where to get takeout for the holidays, too.

12/11/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Let's Talk Turkey

Where to Eat (or Where to Order from) This Thanksgiving

Whether you want to dine out or have folks over without cooking, we got you covered.

11/14/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Food News

Restaurant Shake-Up: Star Fish Adds Former Underbelly, La Vista 101 Talent

The Pit Room boss has just added some heft to his growing empire.

11/05/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Gobble Gobble

Food News: More Thanksgiving Dinners and Deals

Plus, more election day specials. Hey, you can eat for free if you vote!

11/05/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

New Beef

Chris Shepherd's Georgia James Is Opening Tonight

The James Beard-winning chef's long-awaited steakhouse is here.

10/11/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Meat and Greet

Southern Smoke Raises $425K, Delivers Tasty Grub

On Sunday, Chris Shepherd turned his area of Montrose into the coolest food court on the planet.

10/02/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Hummus A Song

First Look: One Fifth Mediterranean

The third chapter in Chris Shepherd's world tour opens Saturday.

08/31/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Perfect Party

September's Perfect Party: Thanks-Coach Edition

Invited to our party this month: Legendary high school football coaches, skincare saviors, poker stars, and whoever donated $3 million to cover tuition for the first class of the new UH med school.

08/17/2018 By Catherine Matusow

Touchdown!

Here's the New Food Coming to Texans Games This Season

Some big local names will be part of the gameday menu at NRG Stadium.

08/16/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Back Home Again

Southern Goods Is Done; Chef Returning to Underbelly

A fire closed the comfort-first Heights restaurant in November.

07/20/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Bayougraphy

Chris Shepherd 'Never Wanted to Be in the Same Box as Everyone Else'

The chef who explained Houston food to the world

05/29/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Fit To Print

Axes and Openings: Houston Food News This Week

Say hello to Fig & Olive, goodbye to Underbelly and get the latest on another axe spot.

03/08/2018 By Cory Garcia

Baby, It's... You Know

Updated: The Houston Restaurant Cold Weather Closure Guide

A few local spots are keeping their doors closed today.

01/16/2018 By Cory Garcia

What's Going On

Houston Food News You Might Have Missed In the Last Week

If Christmas had you too busy to keep your finger on the pulse of Houston food, now is the time to catch up.

12/27/2017 By Cory Garcia

Jelly of the Month

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Dec. 22–24

Die Hard fans only.

12/21/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Change is Coming

Chris Shepherd Gets Back Into the Steak Game

Underbelly makes way for Georgia James, but don't mourn it just yet.

12/18/2017 By Cory Garcia

Eating At Work

Underbelly Wants to Bring You Sandwiches

What else do you need us to tell you?

11/29/2017 By Alice Levitt

Houstonia Magazine

Underbelly Hospitality