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Southern Smoke Festival

Thank you to everyone who made Southern Smoke Festival 2025 our most successful yet — together, we raised an incredible $1.7 million! Every ticket purchased, every dish served, and every dollar donated helps us provide relief and mental health care for food and beverage workers across the country. To the chefs, sponsors, volunteers, and guests who showed up with passion and purpose — you’re the reason this community is so strong. We’re beyond grateful for your support, your energy, and your belief in our mission.

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Southern Smoke Symposium 2025

Join Southern Smoke Foundation for a day filled with interactive panels that will tackle industry challenges, explore effective growth strategies, and discuss ways to keep your business thriving in an ever-changing economy.

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Southern Smoke Decanted 2025

We raised an incredible $1.3 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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Lone Star Series at Hotel Saint Vincent: April Bloomfield

August 23 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hotel Saint Vincent and Graza Olive Oil are closing out summer with a Texas-sized party on Saturday, August 23 –the grand finale of our Lone Star Series, a summer-long Texas takeover celebrating bold culinary talent from across the state.

For this third and final cookout, we’re welcoming James Beard-winning chef and MML Hospitality’s newly appointed Executive Chef April Bloomfield, bringing a new taste of Austin and her world-famous double smash burger and a lineup of playful sides.

From 2-5PM, expect ice-cold cocktails, live DJ sets, a pop-up from @vada. world , and that legendary burger front and center — plus a complimentary Graza Drizzle Frozen Cocktail with your $25 pre-sale ticket.

Presented by Graza in partnership with Southern Smoke Foundation.