The James Beard award-winning chef is shifting his focus away from the four restaurants operating under Underbelly Hospitality for this.
HOUSTON, Texas -- In a seismic shift in the Houston restaurant scene, James Beard award-winning chef Chris Shepherd is stepping away from Underbelly Hospitality, a restaurant group that runs some of the most well-known eateries in the city.The pending separation has been the focus of Houston's vibrant restaurant scene discussions for the past few weeks, as Underbelly has been a leader in Houston's efforts to showcase itself as a foodie destination in the United States.
This afternoon, the two sides issued a statement that focused on the positive aspects of the separation."It's time for me to focus on smaller projects and dedicate more time to Southern Smoke. Underbelly Hospitality is in great hands with MLB Capital Partners and the team we have assembled over the last five years. They have provided tremendous support and have been instrumental in Underbelly Hospitality's success.
Southern Smoke is on a path that myself, Lindsey, and the whole team are very proud of, and it's time to push that even further. We are about to hit $10 million in grants and we're expanding the free mental health initiatives into five states within the next few months we plan to be in all 50 by 2028.
As I always say, Underbelly is no longer a restaurant it's a way of life. Explore your surroundings. Learn about people, where they're from, and how to dine at the same table. Learn from anyone, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, age, or gender. Understand that everyone has a story to tell. We are always learning. It's time for me to learn a new chapter."
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