Annual Events
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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

Welcome aboard S.S. Decanted: Yachty by Nature—a vintner’s tasting reception and auction where luxury meets purpose—chaired by Chuck and Vanessa Ames. Imagine yourself savoring the finest wines and gourmet delights, with the breezy beats of Yacht Rock and classic Hip Hop setting the perfect backdrop.

Enjoy an expertly curated tasting reception before raising a toast (and a paddle!) to the food and beverage industry at a seated live auction benefiting Southern Smoke Foundation. So gather your friends, dust off your captain’s hats, and join us for an inspiring celebration that toasts to resilience, community, and the power of giving back.

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Respect the Rosé

We’ve been drinking pink wine with some of our favorite chefs since 2016! We’ll be back May 17, 2025 with a new theme and another great party!

Jan 8–31, 2025
Dine Out Rice Village
Houston, TX
Throughout January, participating restaurants in Rice Village will offer unique prix-fixe menus or featured items, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Southern Smoke Foundation. From three-course meals to quick-service favorites, there’s something for every taste. Don’t miss the chance to explore the vibrant flavors of the neighborhood and give back at the same time.
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Jan 30, 2025 | 6:00–9:00 pm
A Tom Colicchio Beefsteak
New York, NY
On Thursday, January 30, Tom Colicchio is reviving a bygone, dining tradition and hosting a one-night only Beefsteak banquet in the Craft New York dining room. The menu, a no-frills celebration of his favorite cuts and beef-friendly accoutrements, will be served in three, communal courses, to our room of apron-clad guests, alongside free-flowing bourbon from King's County Distillery, local brews from Transmitter Brewing, craft spirits from Suntory Global + select California wine features. Silverware will be provided, but is entirely optional!
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