Underbelly’s Chris Shepherd on Vietnam
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Houston is home to one of America’s largest Vietnamese populations. When asked about cultural food inspiration right here in Houston, it’s no wonder Underbelly’s Chris Shepherd shares that “it’s the cuisine of Vietnam that most often wins my affections.”
Join us at Asia Society as Chris visits with Houston Chronicle travel editor Jody Schmal to discuss his recent culinary journey through Vietnam — from South to North and back again. Jody collaborated with Chris on a recently published Chronicle feature about the trip.
Guests will enjoy complimentary light bites from Houston’s own Saigon Pagolac — one of Chris’ local favorites — as well as drinks from our cash bar.
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About Chris Shepherd
Midwest-raised, James Beard award-winning chef Chris Shepherd opened Underbelly, featuring locally-sourced food inspired by Houston's ethnic diversity, in March 2012. The Art Institute-alum and former executive sous chef-turned-sommelier of Brennan's brings his farm-to-table passion to fruition at Underbelly, which sources ingredients from the Gulf Coast, surrounding farms, and ranches. The in-house butcher shop, which only uses whole animals, supports Shepherd’s passion for butchering and charcuterie. The 2014 James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Southwest was also named one of the Top 10 Best New Chefs in America by Food & Wine. Underbelly was named to the National Eater 38 (one of 38 essential restaurants in America) in 2015 and as one of the best new restaurants in the country by Bon Appetit and Esquire in 2014. Chris runs two Underbelly kiosks inside Reliant Stadium, serving up football-friendly dishes during Houston Texans home games. In his free time, Chris cheers on his beloved Houston Texans, seeks out hard-to-find bottles for his ever-growing bourbon collection, and explores the city for new restaurants.
About Jody Schmal
Jody Schmal has worked for the Houston Chronicle since 2012. She edits Sunday’s Escapes section, featuring travel and home content, and was the paper’s Style Editor until 2014. A Houston native, she graduated from the London College of Fashion in England, and previously worked as the Deputy Editor at Houston magazine.
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