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Southern Smoke Festival

Tickets are on sale now! Mark your calendars for October 4, 2025, as the Southern Smoke Festival returns to Houston’s Discovery Green. This high-energy event brings together 85+ top chefs, beverage pros, and live music for one unforgettable day. More than a feast, it fuels the Southern Smoke Foundation’s mission to support food and beverage workers in crisis. Come for the flavors, stay for the cause.

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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 made a totally tubular comeback! On May 17, we threw it back to the ’80s for an unforgettable Under the Sea Prom bash benefitting Southern Smoke Foundation. With an incredible collaborative dinner by chefs Andy Ticer, Michael Hudman, Stephen Stryjewski, Chris Shepherd, Ryan Prewitt, and Brennan’s of Houston—plus a stellar lineup of rosés and wines—guests were treated to a night of delicious nostalgia. Thanks to your support, we raised an amazing $85,000 to support our mission!

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Birdie’s Soft Serve for Southern Smoke Foundation

Birdie's Austin 2944 E 12th St Unit A, Austin

James Beard Award Finalist Chef Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel is whipping up a special soft serve to share with guests to support SSF’s Behind You program.

Winnie’s Crawfish for a Cause

Winnie's 3622 Main St Suite A, Houston

Neighborhood favorite, Winnie's, will be donating $1 from every pound of crawfish sold in the month of May to support the Million for Mental Health campaign.

Johnny’s Gold Brick for SSF

Johnny's Gold Brick Houston

Heights neighborhood craft cocktail bar, Johnny's Gold Brick, will be creating a special drink and donating $1 from each order for the month of May to support the Million for […]

Toast to milkbread!

milkbread 624 Jetton St #110, Davidson

The cute fast-casual restaurant concept by our friends Joe and Katy Kindred has added a donation line for the month of May to support SSF.

“You Good?” N/A Cocktail at Ma Der Lao Kitchen

Ma Der Lao Kitchen 1634 N Blackwelder Ave STE 102, Oklahoma City

Chef Jeff Chanchaleune and his team is featuring a special N/A Cocktail the month of May - the “You Good?” includes guava, coconut cream, lime and soda, and will support […]

Toast to Hog & Hominy!

Hog & Hominy 707 W Brookhaven Cir, Memphis

Our friends Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman have added a donation line for the month of May at Memphis favorite, Hog & Hominy, to support SSF.

Slice out the Stigma with Pizzeria Bianco

Pizzeria Bianco Phoenix

James Beard Award-winning Chef Chris Bianco will be highlighting a pizza for the month of May to support the Million for Mental Health campaign.

Southern Smoke Pizza @ Rosie Cannonball

Rosie Cannonball Houston

Inspired by SSF Founder and Chef Chris Shepherd, James Beard Award Semifinalist Chef Felipe Riccio created a Southern Smoke Pizza featuring a Calabrian chili red sauce topped with mozzarella, roasted […]

Million for Mental Health

Nationwide Nationwide

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re calling our supporters to help SSF continue to provide F+B workers across the country access to no-cost counseling. Join us in raising […]

Aiko’s Heal and Spread Healing Mocktail

Aiko 1902 Washington Ave suite c, Houston

With a 100% giveback to the Million for Mental Health campaign, Houston sushi spot Aiko will be offering the Heal and Spread Healing (HASH) Mocktail. The non-alcoholic beverage, made with […]

Specials Day & Night at Magna Kusina

Magna Kusina 2525 SE Clinton St, Portland

Join Magna Kusina for lunch or dinner to support SSF’s Million for Mental Health campaign. James Beard Award Finalist Chef Carlo Lamagna and his team are featuring their most popular […]

Ongoing

Let’s Taco Bout Tacodeli’s Carne Asada Special

Tacodeli 902 Washington Ave D, Houston

Beginning on Cinco de Mayo, TacoDeli will be donating $1 per Carne Asada taco sold while it's available at Houston’s Washington location. This taco will be available and benefit SSF […]