Chris Shepherd on Esquire Network; Pop-Up at Pimlico

SUGAR LAND—The Gastronaut offers a day-by-day rundown of this year's Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair. International chefs, "sip & strolls" and great food and drink await at the 11th installment of the popular food fest. [Gastronaut]

POP-UP WIRE— This Thursday (April 24), Dale Ellington of Kata Robata and Ryan Cooper of Camerata will head to newly opened Pimlico for a barbecue pop-up dinner. Slow-smoked brisket, ribs and sausage will be on offer. The event starts at 6 p.m.; more info here. [Eaterwire]

FOOD ON TV— Underbelly's Chris Shepherd competed in Esquire Network's Knife Fight, where he battled it out with Los Angeles-based Tripel/Hudson House chef Brooke Williamson. Watch the episode tonight at 8:30 p.m. on Esquire Network. [Eaterwire]

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