Chris Shepherd
James Beard Award-winning Chef Chris Shepherd has helped change the landscape of the Houston culinary scene since opening Underbelly in 2012. Chris was named one of the 10 Best New Chefs in America by Food & Wine in 2013 and was then awarded the 2014 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest.
Chris’ first cookbook, Cook Like a Local: Flavors that Will Change the Way You Cook—and See the World, was published by Clarkson Potter in September 2019 and was nominated for a 2020 James Beard Foundation Book Award. In 2023, Chris launched a TV show Eat Like a Local on Houston’s KPRC-TV, where he tells the stories of Houston’s rich and diverse food and beverage scene. Eat Like a Local won a Lone Star Emmy for Interview/Discussion in 2024.
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Bludorn Restaurant is nestled in the heart of the Montrose neighborhood of Houston. Chef Aaron Bludorn roots himself in the Gulf serving New American, French-inspired fare with passion and integrity. The menus are comprised of seasonally rotating dishes, global wines, and handcrafted cocktails served in this neighborhood landmark. For this 90/90 event, Bludorn will offer a special guest chef dinner with Chris Shepherd and others.