Underbelly
Houston, Texas
There are tons of great restaurants in Houston — but if you're trying to understand this vibrant culinary scene over a short visit, a stop at Underbelly needs to be on your agenda. Helmed by chef Chris Shepherd — a James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef in the Southwest — this unassuming spot is home to an extraordinarily varied menu based on current offerings from pruveyors, farmers, and the local area, resulting in dishes like biscuits and gravy sharing the menu with crispy pork schnitzel and wagyu steak frites. Oh, and the place also serves as a retail wine shop, so you can expect a great selection of vino and beer to go with whatever food you choose.
