Events
June 20-22, 2025
Food & Wine Classic
Aspen, CO
Join me for the ‘unofficial kick-off to the summer,’ a spectacular weekend of premier epicurean adventures at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen! This leading culinary event which has been a must-visit experience for four decades consists of three incredible days of cooking demonstrations, wine & spirit tastings, and panel discussions led by world-class chefs and beverage experts. In 2025, Food & Wine will continue its efforts to raise funds and awareness for culinary causes with Food & Wine Gives. Food & Wine will donate a portion of net proceeds to charity partners, No Kid Hungry and Southern Smoke Foundation.
July 25, 2025
Farmstead Live Fire x Southern Smoke Foundation
St. Helena, CA
738 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574
6:30pm
Join us for the second annual Farmstead Live Fire x Southern Smoke Foundation event! Indulge in a variety of delectable dishes from some of California’s best chefs, sip on refreshing cocktails, and savor wines from renowned wineries.
Chef lineup: Stephen Barber, Farmstead; Eliot Bell, Charlie’s; Daisy and Greg Ryan, Bell’s; Brandon Jew, Mr. Jiu’s; Thomas McNaughton and Ryan Pollnow, Flour + Water; David Nayfeld, Che Fico; Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski, Anchovy Bar, The Progress and State Bird.
Winery Lineup: Long Meadow Ranch, Scribe, Matthiasson, Robert Sinskey Vineyards, Paradigm, The Mascot, Blackbird Vineyards, Miner Family Winery, Zeitgeist.
October 4, 2025
Southern Smoke Festival
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney, Houston, TX
October 4, 2025, 4pm
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.