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Chris Shepherd
CHRIS SHEPHERD is the chef-owner of Underbelly Hospitality. He is the 2014 James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Southwest and was also named one of the Top 10 Best New Chefs in America by Food & Wine.
Literary Programs Year-Round / 2024 Festival November 16–17
CHRIS SHEPHERD is the chef-owner of Underbelly Hospitality. He is the 2014 James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Southwest and was also named one of the Top 10 Best New Chefs in America by Food & Wine.