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! 🥂
Saturday, March 29, 2025
2:00–6:00pm
Historic Eldorado Ballroom
2310 Elgin Street
Houston, TX 77004
Welcome aboard S.S. Decanted: Yachty by Nature—a vintner’s tasting reception and auction where luxury meets purpose. 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. Through critical emergency relief funding and mental health resources, Southern Smoke Foundation provides a safety net to food and beverage workers nationwide, ensuring they have the support they need when times are tough.
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.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
6:30pm
Notorious Admiral’s Club Tables Only
Start off Decanted Weekend with a bespoke dining experience for 10 in your home, featuring premier chefs and a celebrated vintner of your choice.
Chris Bianco, Pizzeria Bianco – SOLD
Seth Siegel-Gardner, Local Foods Group
Terrence Gallivan
Brooke Sabel, Peay Vineyards
Tiffany Derry, Tiffany Derry Concepts – SOLD
Alexandra Pena, Bar Bludorn
Rob Sinskey, Robert Sinskey Vineyards
Sarah Grueneberg and Bailey Sullivan, Monteverde – SOLD
Ryan Pera, Coltivare
Morlet Family Vineyards
Ryan Prewitt, Peche Seafood Grill – SOLD
Stephen Conklin, Uchi
Jasmine Hirsch, Hirsch Vineyards
Desserts for all dinners by Nobie’s
Welcome aboard S.S. Decanted: Yachty by Nature—a vintner’s tasting reception and auction where luxury meets purpose. 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 presented by Lexus before raising a toast (and a paddle!) to the food and beverage industry at a seated live auction benefiting Southern Smoke Foundation. Through critical emergency relief funding and mental health resources, Southern Smoke Foundation provides a safety net to food and beverage workers nationwide, ensuring they have the support they need when times are tough.
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.
Yacht Luxe Meets Street Chic. A perfect blend of upscale yacht vibes and hip hop flair—ideal for a sophisticated daytime affair. Think breezy nautical-inspired elegance with bold urban touches. Top off your look with a classic Members Only jacket and a captain’s hat for the ultimate high-seas swagger that’s sure to turn heads in the daylight.
Yes! We encourage you to bring special bottles from your cellar to share with your table.
Yes, all of Houston’s Michelin-starred chefs will be serving food during the vintner’s reception, and we’ll have platters of fried chicken for each table during the auction.
Is this a question, or a challenge? With more than 40 vintners on hand, you will have the opportunity to taste at least 80 different wines during the Grand Tasting and even more during the Live Auction. In all seriousness, we encourage everyone to drink responsibly.
Some tables—Notorious Admiral’s Club, Grandmaster Champagne Captains—have early entry at 2pm, and all others arrive at 2:30pm. The event ends at 6pm.
Yes! You can bid on anything in the silent auction without buying a ticket. You must be present to participate in the live auction.
You can transfer your ticket to someone else, or donate the ticket price to Southern Smoke Foundation.
All auction items may be picked up at the Southern Smoke Foundation office, located at 4200 Montrose, #430. We will reach out after both auctions have closed with pickup instructions. Payment must be completed prior to pickup.
Historic Eldorado Ballroom
2310 Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77004
– Start off Decanted Weekend with a bespoke dining experience for 10 guests in your home, featuring premier chefs and a celebrated vintner of your choice (includes all food, beverages and wines, with full setup and cleanup) on Thursday, March 27.
– Exclusive front-row table for ten at Yachty by Nature, with caviar service and dedicated waitstaff.
– Two vintners of your choice to personally join your table and share their wines.
– Customized place cards and luxury gift bags for you and your table guests.
– VIP early access to the wine tasting event.
– Special acknowledgment during the event program and announcements.
– Logo placement on invitations, event signage, Southern Smoke Foundation website, and event program.
– Exclusive invitation to Friday night winemaker welcome party at Chris Shepherd’s home.
Historic Eldorado Ballroom
2310 Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77004
– Premium table for 8 at Yachty by Nature, with caviar service and dedicated private waitstaff.
– Two vintners of your choice to personally join your table and share their wines.
– Customized place cards and thoughtful gift bags for your table guests.
– VIP early access to the wine tasting event.
– Special acknowledgment during the event program and announcements.
– Logo placement on invitations, event signage, Southern Smoke Foundation website, and event program.
– Invitation to Friday night winemaker welcome party at Chris Shepherd’s home.
Historic Eldorado Ballroom
2310 Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77004
– Reserved table for 8 at Yachty by Nature in a prime location.
– Two vintners to personally join your table and share their wines.
– Special acknowledgment during the event program and announcements.
– Logo placement on invitations, event signage, Southern Smoke Foundation website, and event program.
Historic Eldorado Ballroom
2310 Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77004
– Reserved table for 8 guests at Yachty by Nature.
– Two vintners to personally join your table and share their wines.
Historic Eldorado Ballroom
2310 Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77004
– One individual ticket at a reserved table in a premium location.
– Two vintners to personally join your table and share their wines.
Historic Eldorado Ballroom
2310 Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77004
– One individual ticket at a reserved table.
– Two vintners to personally join your table and share their wines.
Four Seasons Hotel Houston
1300 Lamar Houston, TX 77010
Experience luxury in Houston’s central business district with a special Southern Smoke Decanted rate of $339/night.
Cheers to our magnificent friends for keeping this goodness flowing—Decanted would still be on the shelf without their remarkable generosity. Special thanks to Lexus, our Vintner’s Tasting supporter, and the Four Seasons, our official hotel supporter. Vroom and board, you might say.
Watching our community come together for a great cause never fails to inspire us at Southern Smoke. Proceeds from Decanted benefit our Foundation’s mission to provide emergency relief and mental health services to food and beverage workers nationwide.
Please reach out to our development director Caroline Nabors at caroline@southernsmoke.org.
