Annual Events
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Respect the Rosé: Run for the Rosés

We’ve been drinking pink wine with some of our favorite chefs since 2016! Our favorite theme party is back with Respect the Rosé: Run for the Rosés, presented by Lexus, at Brennan’s of Houston on Saturday, June 29. Some of our favorite chefs will collaborate on a multi-course extravaganza made even better by a selection of first-class rosés and other wines from our favorite producers.

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Southern Smoke Festival

Southern Smoke Festival, presented by Alaska Seafood, is back on October 5, 2024! We’re bringing out the big stars for our annual park party fundraiser. More than 70 incredible food and beverage pros from across the country will join the best wine, spirit, and beer producers and outstanding live music at Discovery Green in the heart of Downtown Houston.

Proceeds will benefit Southern Smoke Foundation, which has distributed more than $11.7 million to F+B workers nationwide and more than 5,000 no cost counseling sessions.

Tickets on sale July 9 at noon CT! 

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Southern Smoke Decanted

Decanted, presented by Lexus, unlocks the best of our wines and each other in Southern Smoke’s wine auction, uniting wine lovers with vintners from around the world in a spectacular afternoon benefiting Southern Smoke Foundation. Save the date for Spring 2025!

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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 […]