In this episode “Eat Like a Local”, we’re checking out some of the best snacks and street foods in Houston’s Asiatown. Host Chris Shepherd sets out on Bellaire Boulevard – a road he says makes him hungry for a snack every time — and for good reason.
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What makes Bellaire Boulevard special isn’t just the food, it’s the people. Shops here are often owned by families who are proud of their heritage and the recipes they’ve carried across oceans.
At Linda’s Tropical Fruits, Chris takes a stroll through the market to check out the range of fresh dragon fruit, rambutan, jackfruit, mangos, and perhaps the most polarizing fruit on the planet, durian.
However, what Chris is really here for are the freshly prepared smoothies, juices and bowls. Everything here is prepared from fresh fruit – no cans or purchased juices…