Zimmern Tailgates; Landry's Not Expanding

TVWIRE— Bizarre Foods host Andrew Zimmern spent Sunday morning tailgating at the Texans game with Underbelly chef Chris Shepherd and hip hop legend Bun B (UGK 4 Life!). They dined on smoked buffalo and a massive pork leg prepared by Underbelly line cook Patrick Feges. [CultureMap]

LANDRYSWIRE— Landry's has denied reports that it is bidding to acquire Del Frisco's Restaurant Group LLC. "There is no truth to this rumor. It appears that there is some market manipulation occurring," said Steve Scheinthal, Landry's executive vice president and general counsel. [Houston Business Journal]

BELLAIRE— Philly-style sandwich shop Pappa Geno's recently expanded to Bellaire. In addition to the expected cheesesteaks, the restaurant is serving its own take on poutine: french fries topped with brown gravy, Cheese Whiz, sliced steak and giardinera hot sauce. [Eating Our Words]

Chris Shepherd, Andrew Zimmern and Bun B ponder a smoked pork leg. [-EHOU-]