Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Shepherd

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of music for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's with Chris Shepherd, Director of One Senior Place in Greater Orlando. Chris shares his personal journey and insights into how music can connect with those experiencing cognitive decline, offering both comfort and joy.We discuss the profound impact of music on memory care, including Chris's touching story of his grandmother, who could sing Christmas carols despite her inability to speak. Discover practical advice on creating personalized playlists for loved ones with dementia, a simple yet effective way to maintain connection and improve quality of life.Chris also introduces the 'Musical Minds' choir, a unique initiative where dementia patients and their care partners come together to sing familiar songs, fostering a sense of community and shared experience. Additionally, we delve into the role of music in hospice care, highlighting its ability to bring light even in the final stages of life.SeniorLivingGuide.com Podcast sponsored by TransMedCare Long Distance Medical Transportation & GoGo Grandparent*SeniorLivingGuide.com Webinars and Podcast represents the opinions and expertise of our guests. The content here is for informational and educational purposes. It does not necessarily represent the views, recommendations, opinions, or advice of Fairfax Publishing/SeniorLivingGuide.com or its employees.** The background music is written, performed, and produced exclusively by purple-planet.com.https://www.purple-planet.com/

James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd made his name celebrating Houston's diverse food culture but his impact hasn't stopped there. In this episode, Chris shares how his passion for cooking evolved into a deeper calling. After witnessing firsthand (and hearing countless stories about) the unique challenges faced by service industry professionals, he founded the Southern Smoke Foundation to support those needs. The impact was immediate and Chris hasn't looked back. Chris has stepped away from the restaurant world to focus full-time on the nonprofit, which has since distributed over $14 million to industry professionals in crisis.We dive deep into stories of adaptability, the state of mental health in the food world, and how Aftershift, a collaboration brew with Athletic Brewing, is celebrating the resilience of the food service industry

For our season finale, we're thrilled to welcome Aaron Franklin, owner of Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, often hailed as the best barbecue spot on the planet. The self-taught barbecue expert shares his journey from humble beginnings—cooking just two briskets a day—to becoming the first pitmaster to win a James Beard Award and serving over 120 briskets daily to customers who line up for hours. Aaron opens up about why he still gets terrified cooking at events, the community-driven spirit that makes Franklin Barbecue a must-visit, and his Hot Luck Live Food & Music Festival. Aaron supports a number of organizations, but shares the great work of his friend (and friend of the pod) Chef Chris Shepherd and his Southern Smoke Foundation. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Chef Aaron Franklin.This episode is brought to you by PepsiCo Foods.Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X.Follow Kappy on Instagram and X.Find Beyond the Plate on all major podcast platforms. www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.onkappysplate.com

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with filmmaker, animator and now graphic novel author Chris Shepherd about creating his debut graphic ANFIELD ROAD and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" ANFIELD ROAD is out now by Titan Comics https://anfieldroadstory.com/ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST (1975)MONA LISA (1986)OF TIME AND THE CITY (2008)"3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE" is a podcast by screenwriter Stuart Wright that explores the transformative power of cinema. From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Please join him on an emotional journey through the world of film and discover how just three movies can change the direction of a life, cement memories you will never forget or sometimes change how you see the world."CreditsIntro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/)Podcast for www.britflicks.com https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/Written, produced and hosted by Stuart WrightSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britflicks-com-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In “Where There's (Southern) Smoke, There's Help for Restaurant Workers,” Gravy producer Evan Stern introduces listeners to the Southern Smoke Foundation, a relief organization dedicated to providing a safety net for food and beverage workers. As the pandemic reminded us, restaurants aren't just places where people go to satisfy hunger. The best ones reflect, anchor, and at times help define the communities they serve. From diners and drive-thrus to chophouses, maintaining them is a group effort made possible by managers, line cooks, servers, and cleaning staff, whose duties are essential and frequently challenging. They also comprise one of the largest labor forces in the US. Even so, these same workers often lack health coverage, live shift to shift, and don't have the option to work remotely. In times of unforeseen hardship, they might find themselves forced to choose between paying for housing, groceries, and medical care. In the absence of governmental reform, the Southern Smoke Foundation is working to respond to and call attention to these needs. Southern Smoke helps facilitate free mental health counseling and puts immediate cash in the hands of laborers in need. In this episode, we'll learn of its history from Houston-based chef and founder Chris Shepherd, who was inspired to take action in 2015 upon learning his friend and sommelier had been diagnosed with MS. From there, we'll learn about how forces like Hurricane Harvey and the 2020 pandemic reshaped the charity's focus. Finally, Charles Parra tells how Southern Smoke stepped in when his bartending career was upended after a major accident. This episode explores why efforts to make this industry more equitable are worth pursuing. As Shepherd asks, “We are there to serve and take care of people, but who takes care of us?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday's show: Have budget cuts affecting how kids get to and from school at Cy-Fair ISD contributed to recent accidents?Also this hour: We talk with Dean Gladden, the managing director of The Alley Theatre, who has just announced he's retiring in June.Then, we talk with some people who participated in last week's Week Without Driving challenge and learn what it says about mobility in the Houston area.Plus, Chef Chris Shepherd tells us about his love for the animated film Ratatouille, which he's selected for the next screening in the Movies Houstonians Love series at the MFAH.And Brenda Valdivia reports on last weekend's Southern Smoke Festival, proceeds from which benefit food and beverage workers nationwide.

In this episode, Erin Feges and I talk to Chris Shepherd about everything under the sun, especially Southern Smoke Foundation. See all things Southern Smoke here: https://www.southernsmoke.org Donate: https://southernsmoke.org/donate SSF24 on October 5th in Houston Texas - https://southernsmoke.org/festival/ssf-2024/ Chris Shepherd's website: https://chrisshepherd.is Chris Shepherd IG: https://www.instagram.com/cshepherd13 Erin Feges IG: https://www.instagram.com/purslane_erin Feges BBQ Spring Branch: https://fegesbbq.com/spring-branch Wine Menu: https://fegesbbq.com/spring-branch/#menu3 Feges BBQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fegesbbq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FegesBBQ Gift Card: https://squareup.com/gift/QX5WWWCFGN8F6/order Feges BBQ on Goldbelly: https://www.goldbelly.com/feges-bbq

Welcome to another exciting episode, where we delve into the inspiring stories of those making a difference in the culinary world. Today, we're joined by Chef Chris Shepherd and wife/ partner Lindsey Brown from the Southern Smoke Foundation in Houston, Texas. Chef Chris, a celebrated culinary figure, recently hung up his apron to dedicate himself to the Southern Smoke Foundation, an organization committed to supporting folks in the food and beverage industry at large. We'll explore the incredible journey that led him to this decision, as well as a frightening plane ride that Eli and Chris took together. Additionally, we'll uncover why other chefs highly value Chris's unique ability to engage with their cooks, offering insights and perspectives that inspire and elevate the next generation of culinary professionals. Join us to learn more about Southern Smoke Foundation, Chef Chris Shepherd's career transition, and his impact on the culinary community. (00:00:00) Introduction and Survey Announcement (00:05:26) Interview with Chris Shepherd and Lindsay Brown (00:07:13) Chris Shepherd's Culinary Inspirations (00:11:04) The Concept, Evolution, and Challenges of Underbelly (00:31:25)Transitioning from Underbelly Hospitality (00:39:45)Leadership and Mentorship in the Culinary World (00:48:23) Full Tilt and Future Endeavors (00:50:17) Becoming the Official Hotdog Supplier The Houston Texans (00:51:52) Retail Expansion Plans (00:54:22) Southern Smoke Festival Origins (00:57:58)Hurricane Harvey and Emergency Relief (01:00:39) Pandemic Response and Growth (01:11:58) Mental Health and Crisis Relief (01:34:41) Future Goals and Legal Aid (01:37:03) Favorite Food Spots in Houston (01:40:01) Closing Thoughts and Gratitude A huge shout out to our sponsor, Singer Equipment for their unwavering support, which allows us to be able to bring these conversations to you. Check out their website for all the amazing equipment they can supply your restaurant with to make your team more efficient and successful. If you are looking for the best in class pizza oven for your next concept, make sure you check out the incredible ovens built by Moretti Forni and reach out to Greg Listino at their exclusive Northeast dealer, Rosito Bisani. Meez, is one of the most powerful tools you can have as a cook and chef because it allows you to have a free repository for all of your recipes, techniques and methods so that you never lose them. Meez does way more than just recipe development though; it's an incredibly powerful tool that any chef or restaurant would benefit from. My favorite new beer on the market, Kenwood Original, might be the most drinkable and most flavorful craft lager I've ever tried. Nothing goes better with a five star meal than a five star beer so head to their website and check out the Kenny Finder for location nearest you. So before we get started, go ahead and grab yourself a Kenny and enjoy this week's guest. Subscribe, like and share! Oh yeah, and throw in a review while you're at it. Appreciate you all!

Chris Shepherd joins John Lopez on what to look for in meats, how he approaches different cooks, the best bite in barbecue, what's best to cook on pellet grills vs. stick pits and more. Plus, the Smokin' Hot Tip Of The Week.

Based on their experience in Curve and Cloudflare, Matthew Boyle & Chris Shepherd share their experience migrating from PHP to Go.

Based on their experience in Curve and Cloudflare, Matthew Boyle & Chris Shepherd share their experience migrating from PHP to Go.

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Nina Quincy and Sarah Dowling of Underbelly Hospitality. Nina and Sarah speak with Eric about how their respective career paths that led them to Underbelly Hospitality, what the transition period was like at Underbelly following the departure of Chris Shepherd, the current state of Underbelly Hospitality, how things have changed at Georgia James with their new chef making the restaurant more approachable, Sarah's amazing ability to pick the right wine every time, why Underbelly decided to close Pastore Italian Kitchen, what's happening at Wild Oats, the latest with Comalito, what's next for Underbelly, the goals for the beverage programs, and much more!    Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Bakery Known for Houston's Best Croissants Rolls into The Heights New Sugar Land Food Festival Features More than 30 Houston-Area Chefs Tilman Fertitta's Master Chef Receives Prestigious French Agriculture Award Houston Developer Plans Major Changes for Historic Westheimer Properties Local Foods' Bigger, Better Galleria Location Opens with Covered Patio and More Wine Local Foods Owner Maximizes Tacos at Newly-Opened Modern Mexican Restaurant in West U.

I receive Chris Shepherd and we talk about gRPC in Go. If you're building systems with lots of micro-services, gRPC is a good way to provide strong contracts between your services and improve communications.Links:Chris on TwitterThe Buf CLIExample protobuf registryThe best way to support this show, other than talking about it, is by purchasing my online courses on Go: Build SaaS apps in Go and Build a Google Analytics in Go. Here's a direct link with a special discount for the pod listeners.

Chris Shepherd is a chef and writer based in Houston, Texas, and the cofounder of Southern Smoke Foundation, a nonprofit geared toward helping members of the restaurant community. On this episode we have a lively conversation about the food scene in Chris's hometown, what it was like leaving his restaurant group, and his cookbook: Cook Like a Local. This is such an inspiring talk, and we hope you enjoy it.Also on the show, Aliza and Matt talk about Matt's trip to Houston, where he had an incredible 48 hours, making stops at: Kâu Ba, Trill Burgers, Tatemó, Tres Chiles, The Original Ninfa's on Navigation, Villa Arcos, Blacksmith, and Crawfish & Noodles. The TASTE Texas Tour was supported by our friends at Travel Texas. See our dispatch from Austin, and stay tuned for San Antonio.MORE FROM CHRIS SHEPHERD:Houston Chef Chris Shepherd Is Enjoying His New Season [Eater]Southern Smoke Festival [official]

We chat with Houston's FAVORITE CHEF, RESTAURATEUR, AUTHOR, TV HOST, and James Beard Award-winning Chef, Chris Shepherd. Chris is launching a new series called Table to Stage. Table to Stage will bring a celebrated selection of the top names in food and beverage to Stages for an exclusive series while providing you the “Why.” Get to know the people behind the food: what inspires them, what drives them, and how they got to where they are now. Tune in for more juicy information about this tender series. https://stageshouston.com/table-to-stage/

You may recognize Rebecca from her appearance on Top Chef: Just Desserts or the standout mention in Southern Living where her Houston-based, sweet tooth haven of a storefront, Fluff Bake Bar, was named one of the “South's Best Bakeries.” The Wyoming native made her first “go big or go home” play back in 1999 when she secured a spot at the famed Le Cordon Bleu school in Paris, and soon after, a coveted internship at the landmark Le Bristol hotel.  There, under the tutelage of Pastry Chef Gilles Marchal, she got a taste of Michelin-starred kitchens. After graduating, she worked her way through many famed New York City kitchens, eventually becoming head pastry chef at The Red Cat with Executive Chef Jimmy Bradley. After years of work in the Big Apple, Rebecca pivoted to Texas just as Houston's culinary scene was starting to heat up. Masson accepted an invitation from Executive Chef Ryan Pera, now chef-owner of Coltivare and Revival Market, to oversee pastry for *17 Restaurant and the Sam Houston Hotel. She quickly generated a cult following in the 713, earning a nickname as the city's “Sugar Fairy”. My Table Magazine designated her Best Pastry Chef, the first of many local honors, which led to positions with Houston-based and nationally noted chefs and restaurateurs ranging from Charles Clark to Chris Shepherd, as well as a role with HEB Central Market, before stepping out on her own with Fluff Bake Bar in 2011. Masson moved Fluff to its current, larger location in the Heights neighborhood in 2020 and her pastries and confections have received notable coverage in Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, Texas Monthly, Houston Chronicle, Culture Map, Saveur and TimeOut, among many others.  In this episode we discuss:   How Rebecca got hooked on pastry Her experience attending Le Cordon Bleu Staging at Le Bristol in Paris Working for Daniel Boulud in NYC Opening Fluff Bake Bar, using a commissary kitchen Launching the brick-and-mortar Fluff Bake Bar Rebecca's top kitchen tips and advice for future pastry chefs And much more!   Episode Sponsored by Guittard Chocolate Company We know the level of expertise required to succeed in pastry.  At Guittard, our family has been perfecting our craft for five generations.  We source premium cacao beans from all over the world to offer a variety of flavor profiles and meet any application need. Now these chocolates are available in an easy to use 3 kilo bag.  At Guittard, we focus on the chocolate details so you can focus on your craft.  Visit www.Guittard.com to learn more.

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson, the pair discuss the latest headlines from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Street to Kitchen moving to a new development in the Second Ward called The Plant, that same development getting a new concept called Neighbors Pizza Bar from chef Angelo Emiliani, Fielding's Culinary Group heading to the River Oaks area to open their third restaurant, and Omar Pereney opening a retail location for Love Croissants. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Pastore is featured.    Follow Eric on Instagram @ericsandler, and on Twitter @esandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Beard Award-Winning East End Thai Restaurant Makes Big Move to Rising Second Ward Development Prominent Woodlands Restaurant Group Takes Novel Approach with Expansive New River Oaks Eatery Talented Houston Chef Opens First Bakery Serving Exquisite, Freshly Baked Croissants and Pastries in Midtown Tasteful New Upper Kirby Crepe and Coffee Shop in Familiar Dive Bar Space Celebrates Sweet Grand Opening 6 Cool New Asian Restaurants Wow Diners at West Houston's Hottest Shopping Destination Houston Power Publicist Rises as New Leader of Chris Shepherd's Southern Smoke Foundation

ICYMI: The What's Eric Eating podcast is now two episodes per week, with the news and restaurants of the week section dropping on Tuesdays and the guest of the week section on Thursdays. Have feedback on the change? Message Eric on his socials linked below, or email him at eric@culturemap.com. Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson to discuss the latest happenings in the world of Houston bars and restaurants. The pair discuss Chris Shepherd's new show on KRPC, Dandelion Cafe nearly winning Good Morning America's United States of Breakfast competition, and Scott Sulma's new hospitality consulting company. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Elro Pizza + Crudo is featured.  Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter and check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Chris Shepherd Hosts New TV Show Spotlighting Local Hot Spots, Hidden Gems, and Personalities Blooming Bellaire Cafe Gets Edged Out by Philly Eatery on Good Morning America's Big Breakfast Battle Finale Distinguished Houston Hospitality Veteran Elegantly Guides Local Restaurants with Exciting New Company Pass & Provisions Co-Founder Officially Opens His Highly Anticipated New Pizza and Crudo Restaurant Have a Blast at Houston Restaurants and Bars Serving 4th of July Deals, from 50 Cent Oysters to $2 Hot Dogs New York Times Showcases 5 Smokin' Houston Spots in Hot New 'Best Texas Barbecue Restaurants' List

ICYMI: The What's Eric Eating podcast is now two episodes per week, with the news and restaurants of the week section dropping on Tuesdays and the guest of the week section on Thursdays. Have feedback on the change? Message Eric on his socials linked below, or email him at eric@culturemap.com. This week, Eric invites James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd onto the podcast to talk about life since stepping away from Underbelly Hospitality last year and behind-the-scenes scoop on his TV show, “Eat Like a Local,” premiering this September. They also discuss the Southern Smoke Foundation and festival, his bi-monthly “Wine Guy” column for CultureMap, consulting for other restaurants, whether he plans to return to the restaurant business, and much more.  Follow Chris on Instagram and check out his CultureMap Wine Guy Wednesday columns here.  Read more about "Eat Like a Local" here.    Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter and check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Distinguished Houston Hospitality Veteran Elegantly Guides Local Restaurants with Exciting New Company Pass & Provisions Co-Founder Officially Opens His Highly Anticipated New Pizza and Crudo Restaurant Midas-Touch Restaurateur Ben Berg Serves Up Opening Date for New NYC-Inspired Chinese Restaurant on Washington Avenue California-based ramen restaurant chain spices up Katy with third Houston-area location Sizzling new Shake Shack Sugar Land location revs up with first drive-thru in Texas Longtime Montrose Tex-Mex breakfast favorite cooks up exciting sister concept in Garden Oaks/Oak Forest

Chris Shepherd is the former Chef/Owner of award-winning Underbelly Restaurant (and Underbelly Hospitality), which he opened in 2012. He's been awarded “10 Best New Chefs in America” by Food & Wine in 2013, a James Beard Award for “Best Chef: Southwest” in 2014, Robb Report's “Chef of the Year” in 2019, and Underbelly was named one of the best new restaurants in the country by both Bon Appetit and Esquire. In this episode, Shepherd shares why he has so much love for the Houston food community, why he recently decided to step away from Underbelly Hospitality, and his goal in focusing attention on the well-being of fellow industry workers. His Southern Smoke Foundation has distributed more than $10.4 million to food and beverage industry workers in need, via their Emergency Relief Fund. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Chef Chris Shepherd.This episode is brought to you by Graduate Hotels. This episode is brought to you by Martin's Famous Potato Rolls.Check out our #BtPlatePodcast Merch at www.BeyondthePlateMerch.com Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and TwitterFollow Kappy on Instagram and TwitterMentioned in this episode:Martin's Famous Potato RollsFollow @potatorolls on ig for recipe inspiration.

On today's podcast, Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to go through some of the latest from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Dallas Tex-Mex staple Mi Cocina returning to Houston, 3 Houston area restaurants making it onto Texas Monthly's best new restaurants list, and the owners of Traveler's Table introducing a new sister concept called Traveler's Cart. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, LuLoo's Day & Night is featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Seth Siegel-Gardner of the Southern Smoke Foundation. Seth speaks with Eric about getting into the restaurant industry, how his culinary journey led him to New York, what it was like working with Marcus Samuelsson, what brought him back to Houston, getting Pass + Provisions started, the amazing team they assembled at Pass and Provisions, how they innovated at that time, why they ended up closing Pass and Provisions in 2019, his time in Marfa, the latest with Marfa Spirits, Chris Shepherd approaching him about the foundation, what his day to day is like working with the foundation, what they're planning for this year's big festival event, and much much more!   Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Dallas Tex-Mex Staple Makes Big Houston Return Near River Oaks District Aaron Bludorn's New Eatery Tops Texas Monthly's Best New Restaurants, with 2 More Local Favorites on the List Eclectic and Inventive Montrose Restaurant Carts Up New 'Global Street Food' Fast-Casual Concept River Oaks-Area Favorite Restaurant Goes Casual with New All-Day Menu, Weekend Brunch, and Laid-Back Vibe Global Burger Joint Shake Shack Brings Limited, Truffled-Infused Fine Dining Experience to Houston Top Houston-Area Restaurants Lasso Big Wins at Rodeo Uncorked! and Best Bites Annual Competition

Can the Colts ruin what the Giants hope will be a playoff-clinching celebration on Sunday. Ed Valentine and Chris Shepherd discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Cowboys have an opportunity to win their third game in a row on Sunday night against the Indianapolis Colts, but just how good is this Colts team anyway? Check out the latest episode of The Star Seminar as Danny Phantom and Rabblerousr discuss with Chris Shepherd from Stampede Blue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chefs Chris Cosentino and Chris Shepherd know meat. Listen to them; they're very smart dudes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to go through some of the latest happenings from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including a brief recap of the Southern Smoke Festival, Christine Ha and husband John Suh's announcement of a new sandwich concept coming to Spring Branch, and the fourth location of Niko Niko's being set for The Woodlands. In the Restaurants of the Week section Wild is featured. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Michael Sambrooks and Louis Maldonado of Andiron. Michael and Louis speak with Eric about Andiron, why a steakhouse was the right next restaurant for Michael's hospitality group, the recruitment process for the concept, what made Louis decide to pursue a career in the restaurant industry, Louis' prestigious resume, why Andiron was the right move for Louis, how Andiron distinguishes itself from other restaurants like it in the market, some of the techniques that they're doing at the restaurant, what the menu looks like, the influences behind the menu, what patrons can expect from the rest of their dining experience at Andiron besides the food, and much more!  Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Chris Shepherd's Star-Studded Southern Smoke Festival Scorches with Record $1.6M Raised in Big Return Houston's Masterchef Champion and Husband Plan New Gourmet Sandwich Shop in Spring Branch Houston's Favorite Casual Greek Restaurant Heads to The Woodlands for Fourth Location Underbelly Hospitality's Pivotal Chef Announces Imminent Departure from Company Buzzy Burger Pop-Up's Smash New Washington Avenue Restaurant Reveals Opening Date Posh Italian Restaurant and Electric Car Brand Headline New Additions to Uptown Park

This week on the pod, Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including a new concept called Cali is heading to Northwest Houston this fall, Dallas based sports bar Boomerjack's Grill & Bar coming to Houston with 2 locations, and Hungry's has a 3rd location now in Tanglewood. In the Restaurants of the Week section Lagniappe Kitchen and Bar and Baso are featured. Then in the Guest of the Week Chris Bianco of Pizzeria Bianco joins Eric to discuss coming to Houston for the East Downtown Throwdown benefiting the Southern Smoke Foundation, his friendship with Chris Shepherd, what he'll be serving at the event, what Chris enjoys about the event, the experience of being featured in Netflix's Chef's Table Pizza series, what he thought about it looking back on that time, what it's like sharing your life with the camera's, the story of how Chris got started into the tomato business, what Chris' would do with the Phoenix Suns, how Jerry Colangelo introduced Chris to his loves for the Suns, whether he would ever bring a Pizzeria Bianco to Houston, and more!   Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: New Houston Restaurant from West Coast Pop-Up Favorite Delivers Pineapple Bowls, Mac and Cheese, and More Dallas-Based Sports Bar Rolls Out 2 Houston-Area Locales with Wall-to-Wall TV's, Fire Pits, and Gameday Eats Favorite Houston Mediterranean Restaurant Plans New Tanglewood Location with Dog-Friendly Patio and More Prominent Midtown Restaurant Plans Artful Move to Iconic Galleria-Area Eatery's Shuttered Space All the Grand-Slam Restaurant and Bar Specials Every Houston Astros Fan Should Catch for This Year's Playoff Run Top-Ranked Houston BBQ Joint Fires Up Dinner Service for Customers Who Can't Wait Out the Lunch Rush

Chuck chats with Houston restaurateur Chris Shepherd who the Robb Report called the Best Chef on the planet in 2019: his career, the great chefs of Houston, food, wine….and his amazing charitable efforts for the people of the food service industry through the Southern Smoke Foundation.  We're bringing together the builders and innovators in energy in October 2022. Get your tickets for Fuze today: https://bit.ly/Fuze-CYNAJ

Houston Chef Chris Shepherd achieved success and fame with his Underbelly Hospitality Group of restaurants. In 2015 when a friend and restaurant colleague diagnosed with multiple sclerosis asked for his help to host a fundraiser for the MS Society, the seeds of Shepherd's non-profit Southern Smoke Foundation (SSF) were planted to help food and beverage industry workers in need. SSF provides workers direct emergency relief direct and mental health resources. southernsmoke.orgThe Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET.The Connected Table Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd joins us in the studio this week to talk about the incredible  work his charitable organization Southern Smoke is doing nationwide in the food and beverage industry. And because we have an expert in the house, we grill Chris about the phenomenon of chef as rockstar in Pop culture. 

On this week's edition of the podcast Eric is joined by Matt to discuss the latest from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the huge shocker that Chris Shepherd is leaving Underbelly Hospitality, Goode Co. announces it's bringing it's Tex-Mex concept Kitchen & Cantina to the Heights, and Blossom Hotel's announces some new details regarding their dining program. In the Restaurants of the Week portion eculent is featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Ryan Lachaine and Derek Brown of Riel. Eric catches up with the duo from Riel about a multitude of things including how things are at Riel, the challenges they've run into, how Derek got started in bartending, what brought Derek to Houston, what Derek's approach is with the bar program at Riel, working with executive chef Peter Nguyen, what on the menu has them excited nowadays, the customer base, building your bar regulars, what the future holds, Ryan's upcoming pop up with Brandon Silva, and much more! Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Restaurant Shocker: Chris Shepherd Departs Company He Founded to Focus on Nonprofit Endeavors Goode Co. Finally Confirms Tex-Mex Concept Coming to Familiar Heights Location Posh Med Center Hotel Recruits Michelin-Worthy Chefs for Four New Restaurants Bun B's Trill Burgers Topple Houston Cult-Favorite in Epic Good Morning America Showdown Fresh New Popsicle and Gelato Shop Chills Out in East End with Fruity Flavors and Tantalizing Treats Hot New Italian Eatery from Successful Houston Restaurateur Headed to Washington Avenue

On today's show, Eric's co-host is hospitality veteran and co-founder of the Houston BBQ Festival Michael Fulmer. They kick things off with Houston's Restaurant News of the Week in which they discuss an exciting new partnership involving French restaurant La Table ahead of its reopening next Spring, a new brew pub opening in the Bellaire Triangle called CounterCommon Beerworks & Kitchen, and their excitement for Reata Cellars, a new wine shop and bar opening in the Heights. For this episode's Restaurant of the Week, the pair highlight the "new" Georgia James as they discuss their initial impressions of Chris Shepherd's Houston steakhouse in its swanky new location.  In the guest portion of the show, Eric is joined by Norwegian Chef Christopher Haatuft and James Beard Award-winning Chef Paul Qui of Golfstrømmen to discuss the beginnings of their unlikely partnership, how their restaurant came to be, why sustainability is so important to what they're trying to do, how the restaurant has fared compared to their expectations, and how they'd like to see things develop going forward. Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Nostalgic new bakery rises in Houston with Southern sweets and Grandma-approved treats New Second Ward grocery store delivers fresh and healthy staples to food-insecure neighborhood 2 top Houston steakhouses score Wine Spectator's most prestigious award Ben Berg bids adieu to neighboring French restaurant, reveals 2 new Galleria-area concepts Anthony Bourdain-approved Houston BBQ joint fires up new to-go location in Pearland

Chris Shepherd talks to Jesse about what it was like preparing curated meal kits for NFL players, gives some much-needed grilling advice, and tells the hilarious story behind his One: a grilled herb-marinated chicken that's worth its weight in gold. Chris Shepherd is an award-winning chef, author, and the founder of Southern Smoke–a crisis relief organization for people in the food and beverage industry. You can follow him on Instagram @cshepherd13. Help support The One Recipe and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Chris Shepherd - James Beard Award winning Chef joins the show to talk food.  We have a fun conversation with Chris, talking his start in food to Underbelly Hospitality that he founded.  Chris takes the foods and cooking techniques from the diverse communities that we have in Houston and blends those with his cooking to create some of the best restaurants in the country.  We also talk about Southern Smoke Foundation www.southernsmoke.org which has had a tremendous impact on the Houston community and now across the United States since its inception in 2015.  We get into foods from our early years, foods Chris loves and thinks are under utilized and foods he can't stand, like the devils fruit, the avocado.  It's a fun conversation, give it a listen.

This year's keynote speaker offers a whole new perspective on work, life, mental health, and cross-industry cooperation. Restaurateur Chris Shepherd chats with Rocky Dhir about the challenges of the hospitality industry and how the Southern Smoke Foundation works to provide support for those in crisis.  Chris Shepherd is founding director and honorary chairman of Southern Smoke Foundation.

This year's keynote speaker offers a whole new perspective on work, life, mental health, and cross-industry cooperation. Restaurateur Chris Shepherd chats with Rocky Dhir about the challenges of the hospitality industry and how the Southern Smoke Foundation works to provide support for those in crisis.  Chris Shepherd is founding director and honorary chairman of Southern Smoke Foundation.

It's a celebration! Not just because it's a new episode of the podcast but because today marks the 5 year anniversary of What's Eric Eating! A huge thank you to everyone that listens, shares, subscribes, reviews, or however you engage with the podcast. We wouldn't be able to do this for the 5 years and running without you all. A huge thank you as well to all of the great cohosts and guests over the years. It's been an amazing ride and we look forward to providing more great podcast content to you all! Now for today's podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including Uchi announcing a new dedicated omakase space, Chris Shepherd's shake up at the tavern formerly known as Georgia James, and a new nightclub popping up in the Heights area. In the Restaurants of the Week section Reikina and The Warwick are featured. In the Guest of the Week portion Eric is joined by Tasos Katsaounis and Drew Gimma of Bread Man Baking Company. Tasos and Drew catch Eric up on what's been happening with Bread Man, the big moves the company has been making, why Bread Man Baking Co. made sense as the next step for Drew, moving into a space that's ten times bigger, the production load they manage now, how they're preserving the artisan quality with the larger production volume, putting Drew's stamp on the products, how consumers will notice the difference, the possibility of introducing other products, the future goals for Bread Man Baking Company, and much much more! Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Montrose's Hottest Sushi Restaurant Unrolls Intimate New Omakase Space Chris Shepherd Shakes Up His Downtown Restaurant with New Name and Chef Posh, Dallas-Based Nightclub Shakes Up Washington Ave. with Rooftop Views and Pricey Bottles

This is a repost of a past episode. New episodes will be streaming by June 2022! The illegal wildlife trade is significantly broader and includes far more species than most people think; and Canada is seemingly playing a role. Dr. Chris Shepherd, Executive Director of Monitor Conservation Research Society, is working hard to research and expose the illegal wildlife trade around the world. In two papers he co-published regarding black bears and their illegal trade in various parts of the world, Canada had a clear connection. Links to these, which explore the bear trade in Czech Republic and Australasian countries, are available in the show notes. Dr. Shepherd joined Defender Radio to share more about Monitor Conservation Research Society, how Canada factors into the illegal wildlife trade, and what average residents can do to make a difference. Links: Find Dr. Chris Shepherd and Monitor Conservation Research Society at https://mcrsociety.org/ Bearing all Down Under: the role of Australasian countries in the illegal bear trade (https://www.publish.csiro.au/pc/PC21057)  Bear trade in the Czech Republic: an analysis of legal and illegal international trade from 2005 to 2020 (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10344-020-01425-7)  Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio and/or The Switch? Reach out to us at DefenderRadio@Gmail.com, by visiting DefenderRadio.com or engaging host Michael Howie on social media via Instagram (www.instagram.com/howiemichael), TikTok (www.tiktok.com/@howiemichael) or Facebook (www.Facebook.com/DefenderRadio).  Defender Radio is produced by The Fur-Bearers (www.TheFurBearers.com), a charitable non-partisan organization whose mandate is to advocate on behalf of fur-bearing animals in the wild and in confinement, promote coexistence solutions in communities and protect the habitats of fur-bearing animals across Canada. You can follow The Fur-Bearers on Instagram (www.instagram.com/furbearers), Twitter (www.twitter.com/furbearers) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/FurFree). 

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and food scene including the shocking shake up with J-Bar-M Barbecue, Craft Pita getting a new location, and Chris Shepherd's big Southern Smoke Festival. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Tatemó is featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Scott Sulma of the Atlas Restaurant Group. Scott speaks with Eric about how he got into the restaurant industry, what he learned from working with the great Tony Vallone, how he got started with Atlas, his role with the restaurant group, how the group of Atlas restaurants have been doing in Houston so far, why Atlas is bringing the new Italian concept Marmo to Houston, what customers can expect, the menu at Marmo, and much more! Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Rising Star Chef Breaks Silence About Sudden Exit from Exciting New EaDo Barbecue Joint Crafty and Healthy Mediterranean Restaurant Unfolds Second Location in West University Chris Shepherd's First Food Festival Since 2019 Goes All Out with All-Star, 3-Day Bash 10 Most Inventive Pop-Up and Startup Restaurant Concepts Every Houston Foodie Should Know Decadent California-Based Sandwich and Salad Shop Opens Second Downtown Location Chris Shepherd Shakes Up His Downtown Restaurant with New Name and Chef

Joining Cinema60 for this episode is Gabriele Caroti, former director of BAMcinematek and founder of film distribution company Seventy Seven. This month Seventy Seven is releasing into theaters the 2K restoration of Barney Platts-Mills' Bronco Bullfrog, a gritty but delightful piece of British kitchen sink realism, originally released in 1970, set against the backdrop of the working class teens in East London. In this episode, Gabriele speaks to Bart and Jenna about the labor of love that went into getting this underappreciated film into repertory cinemas across the country, and they oblige him by grilling him on its production history and enduring cult fandom. Topics of discussion include suedeheads, the band Audience, Princess Anne, young love, teenage boredom, electric blankets, time travel, bringing movies to the people and more. It's a lively discussion of a lost classic ‘60s youth culture film with a fella who's making old movies new again.The following film is discussed:• Bronco Bullfrog (1969) Directed by Barney Platts-Mills Starring Del Walker, Anne Gooding, Sam Shepherd, Roy Haywood, Freda Shepherd, Dick Philpott, Chris Shepherd, Stuart Stones, Geoffrey Wincott, J. Hughes Sr.Also mentioned:• Reign of Terror (1949) Directed by Anthony Mann Starring Robert Cummings, Richard Basehart, Richard Hart• The 400 Blows (1959) Les quatre cents coups Directed by François Truffaut Starring Jean-Pierre Léaud, Albert Rémy, Claire Maurier• Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960) Directed by Karel Reisz Starring Albert Finney, Shirley Anne Field, Rachel Roberts• Billy Liar (1963) Directed by John Schlesinger Starring Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie, Wilfred Pickles• Black Peter (1964) Cerný Petr Directed by Milos Forman Starring Ladislav Jakim, Pavla Martinkova, Jan Vostrcil• Three Sisters (1970) Directed by Laurence Olivier & John Sichel Starring Jeanne Watts, Joan Plowright, Louise Purnell• Bleak Moments (1971) Directed by Mike Leigh Starring Anne Raitt, Sarah Stephenson, Eric Allan• Private Road (1971) Directed by Barney Platts-Mills Starring Susan Penhaligon, Bruce Robinson, Michael Feast• Scum (1979) Directed by Alan Clarke Starring Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Julian Firth• Babylon (1980) Directed by Franco Rosso Starring David N. Haynes, Trevor Laird, Victor Romero Evans• Gregory's Girl (1980) Directed by Bill Forsyth Starring John Gordon Sinclair, Dee Hepburn, Jake D'Arcy• Looks and Smiles (1981) Directed by Ken Loach Starring Graham Green, Carolyn Nicholson, Tony Pitts

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Linda Salinas to discuss some of the latest news from the Houston bar and restaurant scene including Gr8 Plate Hospitality opening a new concept called Passerella this spring, Jackson Street BBQ closing, and Liuyishou Hotpot has arrived in Houston with a soft opening. In the Restaurants of the Week Loro and Tatemó are featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Nick Fine of Wild Oats. Nick speaks with Eric about how he got into cooking, the interesting origin story/road he took to get to this point, what it's been like working with Chris Shepherd, the difference between running a restaurant versus running a business, what made him pursue developing Wild Oats, how he describes the food at Wild Oats, developing the menu, the story behind Grilly Nelson, vision for Wild Oats, how it's going so far, what the future holds for him, and more! Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: These Houston Restaurants and Bakeries are Standing with Ukraine Dynamic Team Behind 2 Hot Houston Restaurants Serves Up New Italian Eatery 7 Houston Chefs, Restaurants, and Bars Named James Beard Award Finalists Globally Renown Hot Pot Restaurant Steams Up Houston's Chinatown

Hayden and Cole have their second guest, Chris Shepherd on the show. They talk about sales, real estate, and drop some pieces of wisdom on the power of consistency. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unscripted-exchanges/support

If you like this content: LIKE COMMENT SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWelcome to Part 2! We dive into what it takes to turn a restaurant into long-term institution and the inner workings of The Southern Smoke Foundation. Midwest-raised, James Beard Award-winning Chef Chris Shepherd has helped change the landscape of the Houston culinary scene since opening Underbelly in 2012. He built the restaurant to support the Houston food community and its suppliers by buying local and drawing inspiration from the people and cultures that live in the city.Are you an industry worker that believes they are eligible for emergency aid?https://southernsmoke.org/fund/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wayward-muse/donations

If you like this content: LIKE COMMENT SUBSCRIBE & SHAREMidwest-raised, James Beard Award-winning Chef Chris Shepherd has helped change the landscape of the Houston culinary scene since opening Underbelly in 2012. He built the restaurant to support the Houston food community and its suppliers by buying local and drawing inspiration from the people and cultures that live in the city.Get to Know Chef Shepherd on this Wayward Muse Exclusive interview. We take a look at what makes Houston so special and how it has affected his life. Our conversation went so well there will be a part 1 and 2!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wayward-muse/donations

On a special edition of The National Podcast of Texas, the Houston chef/restaurateur lays out how his Southern Smoke Emergency Relief Fund is assisting hospitality industry workers.

I am honored to call chris a friend, he is a great chef and even better human. He has shown us all how to get things done, each step has been with heart, soul and a lot of love for his city and his team!

In this episode of “The Special,” we learn how Houston has embraced its heritage and reimagined it for a modern era. We meet Anna Pham, whose Mai's Restaurant has been a city staple; Chris Shepherd, a chef who draws on Houston's ethnic blend for his culinary creations; and James Glassman, a historian with insights on the city's changing culture.Mai's serves as the venue for our talk, as we dine on traditional Vietnamese fare, including catfish, hot and sour soup and Vietnamese crepes. BMW's first ever X7 inspired “The Special,” by bringing together a new collaboration between two expert storytellers — The New York Times T Brand Studio and The Infatuation for the first time. Together, we examine culture and food in a way only we can. For more information and behind the scenes photos, visit nytimes.com/thespecial. Sponsored by BMW.

Part Two The Yellow Sub Sandwich is the official podcast to accompany and celebrate the 50th anniversary cinema re-release of the Beatles' Yellow Submarine movie. Presented by music and movies expert Edith Bowman and movie critic Robbie Collin, this is a podcast with a difference; it comes in two parts: “before” and “after” - a bit to listen to before you see the movie and a bit for after. With great stories about the making of the movie and fresh insight into what makes it so iconic and influential, The Yellow Sub Sandwich features all you need to know about the movie and why you should go and see it, where it was intended to be experienced, back on the big screen. Edith and Robbie are joined in the studio by one of the original animators of the movie Malcolm Draper and Beatles music expert Ed Potton, and the podcast also features new interviews with: - Chris Shepherd - award-winning Liverpudlian animator - Edgar Wright – movie director (Shaun Of The Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World's End, Baby Driver) - Josh Weinstein – Show Runner of the Simpsons and Futurama - Peter Lord – co founder of Aardman Animation (Chicken Run, Flushed Away, Arthur Christmas, The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!) - Sam Carter – the frontman of leading metal band, Architects The podcast also features archive audio of: David Livesey – animator on Yellow Submarine Paul Angelis – actor and the voice of Ringo and the Chief Blue Meanie And: George Harrison Paul McCartney Ringo Starr

Part One The Yellow Sub Sandwich is the official podcast to accompany and celebrate the 50th anniversary cinema re-release of the Beatles' Yellow Submarine movie. Presented by music and movies expert Edith Bowman and movie critic Robbie Collin, this is a podcast with a difference; it comes in two parts: “before” and “after” - a bit to listen to before you see the movie and a bit for after. With great stories about the making of the movie and fresh insight into what makes it so iconic and influential, The Yellow Sub Sandwich features all you need to know about the movie and why you should go and see it, where it was intended to be experienced, back on the big screen. Edith and Robbie are joined in the studio by one of the original animators of the movie Malcolm Draper and Beatles music expert Ed Potton, and the podcast also features new interviews with: - Chris Shepherd - award-winning Liverpudlian animator - Edgar Wright – movie director (Shaun Of The Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World's End, Baby Driver) - Josh Weinstein – Show Runner of the Simpsons and Futurama - Peter Lord – co founder of Aardman Animation (Chicken Run, Flushed Away, Arthur Christmas, The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!) - Sam Carter – the frontman of leading metal band, Architects The podcast also features archive audio of: David Livesey – animator on Yellow Submarine Paul Angelis – actor and the voice of Ringo and the Chief Blue Meanie And: George Harrison Paul McCartney Ringo Starr

The founder of Grey Ghost Bakery Katherine Frankstone talks cookies, an update about Hurricane Matthew, Chris Shepherd's new concept in Houston, and the philosophy of naming restaurants.