In five years, pitmaster Brandon Shepard and wife / business partner Elizabeth Shepard have gained an impressive following for their Emerald Isle barbecue restaurant. They’ve traveled to food ...

For much of the time that the owners of Shepard Barbecue were opening in the Cargo West food hub, they were also planning another concept, Taco Papi. Chef and pitmaster Brandon Shepard said he always ...

Shepard Barbecue, known for its slow-smoked meats and appearances on Food Network, is expanding to Wilmington. The new location will feature a similar menu to the original Emerald Isle restaurant, ...