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Who
Chris Shepherd is the chef and co-owner of Underbelly in Houston, Texas.
Why
Underbelly is Chris Shepherd’s first restaurant and pays tribute to his own food journey through Houston, with a rich representation of various local cultures. Underbelly has an in-house butcher, so they’re able to make their own charcuterie and offer interesting select cuts of meat each night.
Chef Chris Shepherd | Underbelly
April 13, 2012
Houston, TX
Q & A with Chef Chris Shepherd
Q. Please tell us about Underbelly.
A. Underbelly is the story of Houston food. We want to tell the story of this city, how we feel about it, showing all the different diversities of this place, showing what we’re calling now ‘New American Creole’ and how this city really emphasizes that. With an ever-changing menu, we highlight different things everyday.
Underbelly
Midtown / Montrose
Contemporary American
1100 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77006
T: 713.528.9800 (make a reservation)
Website:
Q & A
Chef’s Recs
Who Should We Interview | Peter Jahnke
He’s our butcher at Underbelly, because he is the butcher and butchers are the new rockstars.
Find | Ingredients
Korean Dumplings | Tteok (떡) / Ddeock / Duk / Dduk / Ddeog / Thuck
Korean rice cakes called Dduk. We use it in our Korean Braised Goat and Dumplings, our take on chicken & dumplings. I have a family that makes the Dduk for me, but you can usually find them in any Asian supermarket.
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Chef’s Recs | Houston, TX
Find | Food Stores
The Kimchi Section At Super H-Mart
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Asian Market | Super H-Mart
For their kimchi section and bahn-chan section. Also, for picking out different types of pickles.
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Eat | Restaurants
London Sizzler
Photograph courtesy of London Sizzler
Restaurant I’m Currently Excited About | Lucky Pot
Call ahead and get the Peaking Duck. You’ve gotta give them one hour. Also, while there, order the Winter Melon with Dried Shrimp.
Where I’d Take A Visiting Chef | London Sizzler
I just let them cook for us.
Off The Beaten Track | Asia Market
Their green papaya salad is probably one of the best I’ve ever had, and their preserved duck-egg curry.
My Neighborhood Spot | Thu-Thu
For Pho.
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Drink | Bars
Cocktails at Anvil
Photograph courtesy of Anvil
Cocktails | Anvil
Because it’s relaxed.
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Chef’s Recs
Drink | Wine
Corks From Miner Family Vineyards
Photograph courtesy of Corks From Miner Family Vineyards
Wine Producer That Should Be On Our Radar | Miner Family Vineyards
For their willingness to try new things.
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Recipes
- Vietnamese Style Texas Shrimp Salad
Recommendations
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