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Southern Smoke Festival

Save the date for SSF25! We will be back at Discovery Green on October 4, 2025 with more great food, drinks and music to take care of our own. Thank you to everyone who cooked, poured, and attended in 2024. We couldn’t do what we do without you. 

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Southern Smoke Decanted 2025

We raised an incredible $1.2 million at Southern Smoke Decanted 2025! We ate, we drank, we raised our paddles—and most importantly, we showed up for the food and beverage industry in a big way.

Mark your calendars: Southern Smoke Decanted 2026 is set for March 28 at our stunning new home, Lott Hall in Hermann Park. We can’t wait to do it all over again! Cheers! 🥂

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Respect the Rosé 2025

Our favorite theme party is back… way back-we’re heading to the ’80s on May 17 for an Under the Sea Prom bash benefitting Southern Smoke Foundation. Featuring a collaborative dinner by chefs Andy Ticer, Michael Hudman, Stephen Stryjewski, Chris Shepherd, Ryan Prewitt, and Brennan’s of Houston; a selection of rosés and other wines from our favorite producers; AND all the ’80s prom nostalgia!

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Navigating the Storm: Resilience and Mentorship in the Houston Restaurant Industry

August 26, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Free

Join Southern Smoke Foundation, industry experts, and our University of Houston mental health partner for an industry roundtable discussion on the state of the industry and resources available to create a healthier workplace.

Panelists include Chris Shepherd and Cat Bill, Southern Smoke Foundation; Dr. Julia Babcock, University of Houston Professor of Psychology; Cherif Mbodji, Bludorn; Erin Smith, Feges BBQ; Leonard Botello IV, Truth BBQ; and moderated by Brittany Britto Garley of Eater Houston.

Snacks will be provided by The Lymbar and Craft Pita with drinks by Carabuena Tequila, Tito’s Vodka, Illy, S. Pellegrino/AcquaPanna, and our wine partners. Special thanks to Houston Hospitality Alliance and OpenTable.

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United Way Houston
50 Waugh Drive
Houston, TX 77007 United States
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