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Chris Shepherd’s Shows in Houston Reveal the People Behind Big Names in Food

POSTED: March 26, 2024 AT 3:40 pm   /   News, Upcoming Events

Chef Chris Shepherd, formerly of Underbelly Hospitality, has been on a journey to complete all of the culinary quests. In addition to being a James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur, he runs the charity Southern Smoke Foundation, creates concessions for NRG Stadium, is a cookbook author, a wine columnist and hosts a television program that […]

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Houston Restaurant Known for Lobster Rolls Opens New Location

POSTED: March 25, 2024 AT 4:16 pm   /   News, Restaurant Openings

New England-inspired seafood eatery Maine-ly Sandwiches has recently expanded to The Shops at Sawyer Yards at 2313 Edwards. The counter-service restaurant, which held its grand opening on January 27, specializes in Maine lobster rolls and Italian sandwiches, clam strips, chowder and regional desserts. To spread awareness for the new location, and to celebrate the kickoff […]

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Elegant Montrose Italian Restaurant Shutters After Less Than a Year

POSTED: March 22, 2024 AT 10:36 am   /   Breaking News, News, Restaurant Closings

There was a lot of momentum for Underbelly Hospitality last year. Despite chef and founder Chris Shepherd’s departure, the group moved forward with closing GJ Tavern, relocating Wild Oats, replacing it with Mexico City-style taqueria Comalito and opening a second Underbelly Burger, all while continuing to operate Georgia James Steakhouse.   The group also opened […]

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