Chris Shepherd keeps it local with Bayou City partnership

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With his finger in everything from those famed Korean braised goat dumplings to Georgia James’ acclaimed steaks to his lauded bacon sausage, we shouldn’t be too surprised that Chef Chris Shepherd is further expanding his reach by embracing the CBD (cannabidiol) explosion.

Shepherd, in partnership with Bayou City Hemp Company, is introducing a series of signature CBD cocktails at each of the four restaurants in his Underbelly Hospitality stable.

“Partnering with Bayou City Hemp was an easy decision as soon as I toured their headquarters facility in Houston,” Shepherd says in a statement. “They produce the finest quality ingredients from seed to shelf, are local to Houston, and source from Texas farmers; qualities I am passionate about for all Underbelly Hospitality concepts.”