Podcasts about southern smoke foundation

It's Friendship Week here at Breakfast All Day. And we've come to cause delightful and adorable chaos over the long holiday. If you're looking for our review of the new "Mission: Impossible," we did that in last week's episode. First, we discuss the new "Lilo & Stitch," which is an awful lot like the old "Lilo & Stitch." Disney is once again redoing their animated favorites as live-action features. We're mixed on it, but families will enjoy it, and the casting is great. In theaters. Then we catch up with the cringe comedy of "Friendship" from A24. Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd co-star as neighbors who become unlikely pals really quickly, then have a really ugly falling out. We don't agree on how well this movie works. It's been playing in limited release but expands nationwide this weekend. Finally, we have our first Movie News LIVE! in a few weeks, now that things are getting back to normal for Christy, health-wide. Lots to talk about including the Cannes Film Festival, Alex Garland's "Elden Ring" movie, Michael Bay's "Skibidi Toilet" movie, trailers for Darren Aronofsky's "Caught Stealing" and "The Bear" S4, Billy Joel's sad medical diagnosis and more. We're hoping to get back to these livestreams more consistently now, so stay tuned. Thanks for sharing some of your time with us! * Christy is loving the latest limited-edition, non-alcoholic brew from Athletic Brewing Co., where she's proud to be an ambassador: Aftershift, which is light-bodied with notes of lime leaf and yuzu. Athletic is donating $50,000 in profits to the Southern Smoke Foundation, which helps restaurant and beverage workers, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Save 20% with code CHRISTYL20. * Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter! https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd made his name celebrating Houston's diverse food culture but his impact hasn't stopped there. In this episode, Chris shares how his passion for cooking evolved into a deeper calling. After witnessing firsthand (and hearing countless stories about) the unique challenges faced by service industry professionals, he founded the Southern Smoke Foundation to support those needs. The impact was immediate and Chris hasn't looked back. Chris has stepped away from the restaurant world to focus full-time on the nonprofit, which has since distributed over $14 million to industry professionals in crisis.We dive deep into stories of adaptability, the state of mental health in the food world, and how Aftershift, a collaboration brew with Athletic Brewing, is celebrating the resilience of the food service industry

We have current reigning champ of Top Chef on the pod this week! Bailey Sullivan joins us to discuss her time in the Top Chef kitchen, Last Chance Kitchen and all of the juicy BTS bits of season 22. You don't want to miss this interview with the woman who was brave enough to do risotto day 1.You can find Bailey:On Instagram @baileylynnsullivanCheck out Southern Smoke Foundation

For our season finale, we're thrilled to welcome Aaron Franklin, owner of Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, often hailed as the best barbecue spot on the planet. The self-taught barbecue expert shares his journey from humble beginnings—cooking just two briskets a day—to becoming the first pitmaster to win a James Beard Award and serving over 120 briskets daily to customers who line up for hours. Aaron opens up about why he still gets terrified cooking at events, the community-driven spirit that makes Franklin Barbecue a must-visit, and his Hot Luck Live Food & Music Festival. Aaron supports a number of organizations, but shares the great work of his friend (and friend of the pod) Chef Chris Shepherd and his Southern Smoke Foundation. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Chef Aaron Franklin.This episode is brought to you by PepsiCo Foods.Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X.Follow Kappy on Instagram and X.Find Beyond the Plate on all major podcast platforms. www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.onkappysplate.com

We've all heard of the Twelve Days of Christmas, but this is ridiculous: We're dropping an episode every weekday between now and December 25, as we try to share all the interviews Andrew has banked in 2024 before the year draws to an end. This Andrew Talks to Chefs December Marathon is brought to you by The Dish, Andrew's most recent book, which just became available in paperback, with a cool new black-and-white cover.On this first episode of the Marathon, we are thrilled to share a conversation with Nixta Taqueria's Edgar Rico, recorded at the Hot Luck festival in Austin, Texas, Memorial Day weekend. Edgar and Andrew met up at one of the festival's marquee tasting events and interviewed on site, getting deep into Edgar's upbringing, training, and how and why he eventually gravitated to tacos. Be sure to check it out, and subscribe to the pod wherever you listen so you can keep up with the Marathon and all forthcoming episodes. Huge thanks to Andrew Talks to Chefs' presenting sponsor, meez, the recipe operating software for professionals. Sign up today for a basic  (free) or premium membership. And please check out our fellow meez network podcasts and newsletters! THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:Andrew is a writer by trade. If you'd like to support him, there's no better way than by purchasing his most recent book, The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food (October 2023), about all the key people (in the restaurant, on farms, in delivery trucks, etc.) whose stories and work come together in a single restaurant dish.We'd love if you followed us on Instagram. Please also follow Andrew's real-time journal of the travel, research, writing, and production of/for his next book The Opening (working title), which will track four restaurants in different parts of the U.S. from inception to launch.For Andrew's writing, dining, and personal adventures, follow along at his personal feed.Thank you for listening—please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback and/or suggestions!

In “Where There's (Southern) Smoke, There's Help for Restaurant Workers,” Gravy producer Evan Stern introduces listeners to the Southern Smoke Foundation, a relief organization dedicated to providing a safety net for food and beverage workers. As the pandemic reminded us, restaurants aren't just places where people go to satisfy hunger. The best ones reflect, anchor, and at times help define the communities they serve. From diners and drive-thrus to chophouses, maintaining them is a group effort made possible by managers, line cooks, servers, and cleaning staff, whose duties are essential and frequently challenging. They also comprise one of the largest labor forces in the US. Even so, these same workers often lack health coverage, live shift to shift, and don't have the option to work remotely. In times of unforeseen hardship, they might find themselves forced to choose between paying for housing, groceries, and medical care. In the absence of governmental reform, the Southern Smoke Foundation is working to respond to and call attention to these needs. Southern Smoke helps facilitate free mental health counseling and puts immediate cash in the hands of laborers in need. In this episode, we'll learn of its history from Houston-based chef and founder Chris Shepherd, who was inspired to take action in 2015 upon learning his friend and sommelier had been diagnosed with MS. From there, we'll learn about how forces like Hurricane Harvey and the 2020 pandemic reshaped the charity's focus. Finally, Charles Parra tells how Southern Smoke stepped in when his bartending career was upended after a major accident. This episode explores why efforts to make this industry more equitable are worth pursuing. As Shepherd asks, “We are there to serve and take care of people, but who takes care of us?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Doing this a little different on today's podcast. A day ahead of the Southern Smoke Festival, Eric had a chance to catch up with some of the chefs participating at this year's event. In this episode you'll hear Eric speak with Sam Fore of Tuk Tuk Snack Shop, Cheetie Kumar of Ajja, Jason Ryczek of Little's Oyster Bar, Erin Smith and Patrick Feges of Feges BBQ, and Rodney Scott of Rodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ. From the festival itself to the impact it has on the restaurant community, to the role it has in helping people recover, and so much more on today's episode. To learn more about the Southern Smoke Festival or make a donation to the Southern Smoke Foundation, head to southernsmoke.org today.    Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Michelin Guide Chooses Houston to Reveal Texas' First Starred Restaurants Meow Wolf Houston's Dive Bar will Serve 'Hot Slop,' 'Hooch,' and More Houston Soul Food Cafe Makes New York Times Favorite Restaurants List Growing Houston Restaurant Group Opens New Cantina in Spring Branch Downtown Houston's Ambitious New Restaurant Hosts One-Night Only Preview

Today on our episode #400 (!) of All in the Industry® — a true milestone; Shari Bayer is on-location with her guest Michael Mina, award-winning chef, founder and executive chairman of MINA Group, a collection of over 30 chef-driven concepts, including PABU, Sorelle, MINA's Fish House, The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina, and Bourbon Steak, across the Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, Hawaii and beyond. Born in Cairo, Egypt and raised in Ellensburg, Washington, Michael began his epicurean journey at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, and gained hands-on experience working in Chef Charlie Palmer's kitchen at the upscale Aureole in NYC. Now Michael has returned to where his career started with the opening of Bourbon Steak New York, his first NYC restaurant located inside the newly renovated JW Marriott Essex House New York on Central Park South. Michael has been honored with numerous accolades over the years, including a Michelin star at MICHAEL MINA, James Beard Foundation's “Who's Who of Food & Beverage” inductee, Bon Appétit's Chef of the Year, and most recently named one of the “50 Most Powerful People in American Fine Dining” by Robb Report. Michael and his collection of restaurants have been featured across national media outlets from Food & Wine, to Food Network & TODAY, and he has cooked for three U.S. presidents: Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama. Shari sat down with Michael at Bourbon Steak New York over the summer to talk about his impressive career and restaurants, and why he decided to open now in NYC. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to stay the path; Speed Round; Industry News on Hurricane Helene and how it's impacted the F+B community in Asheville and beyond -- sharing a recent message from acclaimed chef and restaurateur Katie Button of Curate and La Bodega by Curate in Ashevile; and how we can help (see links below); and Solo Dining experience at Quique Dacosta's 3-Michelin star, namesake restaurant, Quique Dacosta, in Denia, Spain, where Shari had an extraordinary solo lunch and travel adventure, taking the ferry from Ibiza to Denia for a daytrip. Here's to 400 Episodes! Thanks, as always, for being a part of All in the Industry®. Ways to support the F+B community and more affected by Hurricane Helene:NCRLA - NC Restaurant & Lodging Associationrecovery.ncrla.orgSouthern Smoke Foundationsouthernsmoke.orgWorld Central Kitchendonate.wck.org••• Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.

Today on our episode #398 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from the 2024 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, which took place from June 13-16, 2024. This sold-out culinary weekend was the 41st annual event showcasing game-changing culinary leaders, innovative wine & spirits experts, and epicurean insiders. Shari's coverage includes exclusive interviews with Food & Wine's Editor-in-Chief Hunter Lewis; USHG's Founder Danny Meyer and team — celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Gramercy Tavern; several 2023 Best New Chefs (BNC); and more; reporting from the Grand Tasting Pavilion, Amex Trade program and events, plus, gondola ride to the top of Aspen Mountain! See full list below. It was a truly wonderful #FWCLASSIC full of delicious food and drink, and great conversations in a picturesque setting. Many thanks to the Classic team and everyone who joined us! All the best with the inaugural Food & Wine Classic in Charleston, taking place September 27-29, 2024. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip that it's better late than never, Speed Round, and Solo Dining experience at Plus de Vin, a new neighorhood natural wine bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 2024 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen interviews (in chronological order):Hunter Lewis, Editor-in-Chief, Food & Wine (EP 212)Steve Sintra, SVP, Americas, OpenTableIsabel “Chabela” Coss, 2023 BNC; Pastry Chef, Lutece and Pascual, Washington, DCClaudia Fleming, James Beard-Award Winning Pastry Chef; Culinary Director, Daily Provisions/USHG, NYC; CHEFWISE contributor (EP 207)Eunji Lee, 2023 BNC, Chef/Owner, Lysée, NYCEdgar Rico, 2023 BNC, Chef/Owner, Nixta Taqueria, Austin, TX Katy Kindred, Founder/CVO, Kindred Studio, Davidson, NC Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief, Investopedia; Alex Seidel, Chef/Owner, Fruition Restaurant, Mercantile Dining & Provision, Fudmill, and Chook Chicken, Denver, CO; and Alex Grenier, Executive Chef, Mercantile Dining & Provision, Denver, CO Danny Meyer, Founder, USHG (EP 100); Michael Anthony, Executuve Chef/Partner, Gramercy Tavern (EP 229); and Aretah Ettarh, Chef de Cuisine, Gramercy Tavern - celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Gramercy Tavern, NYCDigby Stridiron, Chef, Latha, Phoenix, AZ; Culinary Ambassador, US Virgin Islands; CHEFWISE contributor (EP 257)Young Chang, CEO, A-Sha Foods USAMichael Dwork, CEO, VerTerra DinnerwareCaroline Nabors, Director of Marketing and Development; and Catarina Bill, Chief Mission Officer, Southern Smoke Foundation, Houston, TX**Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon) #chefwisebook** Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.

In this episode, Erin Feges and I talk to Chris Shepherd about everything under the sun, especially Southern Smoke Foundation. See all things Southern Smoke here: https://www.southernsmoke.org Donate: https://southernsmoke.org/donate SSF24 on October 5th in Houston Texas - https://southernsmoke.org/festival/ssf-2024/ Chris Shepherd's website: https://chrisshepherd.is Chris Shepherd IG: https://www.instagram.com/cshepherd13 Erin Feges IG: https://www.instagram.com/purslane_erin Feges BBQ Spring Branch: https://fegesbbq.com/spring-branch Wine Menu: https://fegesbbq.com/spring-branch/#menu3 Feges BBQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fegesbbq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FegesBBQ Gift Card: https://squareup.com/gift/QX5WWWCFGN8F6/order Feges BBQ on Goldbelly: https://www.goldbelly.com/feges-bbq

Welcome to another exciting episode, where we delve into the inspiring stories of those making a difference in the culinary world. Today, we're joined by Chef Chris Shepherd and wife/ partner Lindsey Brown from the Southern Smoke Foundation in Houston, Texas. Chef Chris, a celebrated culinary figure, recently hung up his apron to dedicate himself to the Southern Smoke Foundation, an organization committed to supporting folks in the food and beverage industry at large. We'll explore the incredible journey that led him to this decision, as well as a frightening plane ride that Eli and Chris took together. Additionally, we'll uncover why other chefs highly value Chris's unique ability to engage with their cooks, offering insights and perspectives that inspire and elevate the next generation of culinary professionals. Join us to learn more about Southern Smoke Foundation, Chef Chris Shepherd's career transition, and his impact on the culinary community. (00:00:00) Introduction and Survey Announcement (00:05:26) Interview with Chris Shepherd and Lindsay Brown (00:07:13) Chris Shepherd's Culinary Inspirations (00:11:04) The Concept, Evolution, and Challenges of Underbelly (00:31:25)Transitioning from Underbelly Hospitality (00:39:45)Leadership and Mentorship in the Culinary World (00:48:23) Full Tilt and Future Endeavors (00:50:17) Becoming the Official Hotdog Supplier The Houston Texans (00:51:52) Retail Expansion Plans (00:54:22) Southern Smoke Festival Origins (00:57:58)Hurricane Harvey and Emergency Relief (01:00:39) Pandemic Response and Growth (01:11:58) Mental Health and Crisis Relief (01:34:41) Future Goals and Legal Aid (01:37:03) Favorite Food Spots in Houston (01:40:01) Closing Thoughts and Gratitude A huge shout out to our sponsor, Singer Equipment for their unwavering support, which allows us to be able to bring these conversations to you. Check out their website for all the amazing equipment they can supply your restaurant with to make your team more efficient and successful. If you are looking for the best in class pizza oven for your next concept, make sure you check out the incredible ovens built by Moretti Forni and reach out to Greg Listino at their exclusive Northeast dealer, Rosito Bisani. Meez, is one of the most powerful tools you can have as a cook and chef because it allows you to have a free repository for all of your recipes, techniques and methods so that you never lose them. Meez does way more than just recipe development though; it's an incredibly powerful tool that any chef or restaurant would benefit from. My favorite new beer on the market, Kenwood Original, might be the most drinkable and most flavorful craft lager I've ever tried. Nothing goes better with a five star meal than a five star beer so head to their website and check out the Kenny Finder for location nearest you. So before we get started, go ahead and grab yourself a Kenny and enjoy this week's guest. Subscribe, like and share! Oh yeah, and throw in a review while you're at it. Appreciate you all!

Last week the Houston culinary scene lost one of it's most prominent chef's, Alex Au-Yeung. Alex, the owner of Phat Eatery, passed away due to cancer on March 21st at the age of 52. Today's episode is dedicated to him and celebrating his memory. Eric alongside Terry Wong, Stevie Vu, Isabel Protomartir, Felice Sloan, Thomas Nguyen, and Abbas Dhanani, share stories and memories of Alex. Plus they discuss his focus on community, uplifting others, his lasting impact on the Houston food scene, and the legacy he leaves behind. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations in Alex's honor to the Southern Smoke Foundation to support hospitality workers in need.

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is warning SNAP and EBT beneficiaries about potential benefit theft from card skimmers found at retail stores. Louisiana Considered assistant producer Aubry Procell spoke with Rhonda Brown, fraud and recovery director for DCFS about the issue and what cardholders can do to protect their benefits. The holiday season is just behind us, and even though it can be a relaxing time with family, it can be stressful for service industry workers. But there are some organizations working to provide mental health services for service industry employees.  The Southern Smoke Foundation was established in 2015 to provide a safety-net for food and beverage workers. Their mental health program is called “Behind You,” an often-used alert uttered in kitchens. It seeks to expand no-cost mental health counseling for hospitality workers who often endure stressful work environments and low pay.  Catarina Bill, chief mission officer with the Southern Smoke Foundation, tells us more about the program and their expansion to Louisiana. Cold weather means gumbo, a classic Louisiana dish that mixes all kinds of meats, veggies and spices. That means the gumbo pot can give us a unique look at economic forces in the region. The Gulf States Newsroom's Stephan Bisaha and Drew Hawkins see how inflation is impacting this Louisiana staple. Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our assistant producer is Aubry Procell. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:30 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Katy talks with chefs Reem Assil of Reem's California in San Francisco, and Carlo LaMagna of Magna Kusina in Portland, OR, and Magna Kubo in Beaverton. Reem is a Palestinian-Syrian chef and activist who was a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation Best Chef West award in 2018 and ‘19 and a finalist for the Outstanding Chef award in 2022. She won a 2023 IACP award for her cookbook, Arabiyya: Recipes from an Arab in Diaspora. Carlo's restaurants highlight modern Filipino cuisine, and he was named one of Food & Wine's Best New Chefs in 2021. He was nominated for a 2022 James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Northwest & Pacific.In this episode, Katy, Reem & Carlo talk about redefining success and failure, cultural and family pressures when cooking their food, and how they take care of themselves.We recorded this episode in collaboration with the Southern Smoke Foundation and Visit Houston. Southern Smoke exists to take care of our own. As a nonprofit founded and powered by current and past F&B workers, they've felt the heat of the industry firsthand. Their efforts are dedicated to creating a meaningful safety net of support that doesn't exist for most people in our world. To learn more about their emergency relief and mental health programs, visit their website.  Reem AssilInstagram  |  Reem's California  |  Her book, Arabiyya  | Hospitality for HumanityCarlo LamagnaInstagram  |  Magna Kusina  |  Magna KuboSouthern SmokeInstagram  |  Get Help  |  DonateVisit HoustonInstagram  |   Website

In this episode, Katy talks with chefs Ana Castro of Lengua Madre in New Orleans, and “G” Benchawan Painter from Street to Kitchen and Th_Prsrv in Houston. Ana was one of the 2022 Food & Wine Best New Chefs and Lengua Madre was a Bon Appetit 50 Best New Restaurant. G won the 2023 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Texas.In this episode, Katy, Ana, and G talk about dealing with bad customers and reviews, discussing mental health with family, and the different ways they support their team.We recorded this episode in collaboration with the Southern Smoke Foundation and Visit Houston. Southern Smoke exists to take care of our own. As a nonprofit founded and powered by current and past F&B workers, they've felt the heat of the industry firsthand. Their efforts are dedicated to creating a meaningful safety net of support that doesn't exist for most people in our world. To learn more about their emergency relief and mental health programs, visit their website. Ana CastroInstagram  |  Lengua Madre  |  About her new projectG Benchawan PainterInstagram  |  Street to Kitchen  |  Th_PrsrvSouthern SmokeInstagram  |  Get Help  |  DonateVisit HoustonInstagram  |  Website

In this first episode, Katy talks with chef and co-owner Emmanuel Chavez of Tatemó in Houston. Emmanuel was recognized as one of the 2023 Food & Wine Best New Chefs, and Tatemó was named a finalist for the 2023 James Beard Foundation Award for Best New Restaurant. In this episode, Katy and Emmanuel talk about his journey to quitting drinking, the responsibilities of leading and taking care of your team, and the ways he stays grounded as Tatemó gains more media attention. We recorded this episode in collaboration with the Southern Smoke Foundation and Visit Houston. Southern Smoke exists to take care of our own. As a nonprofit founded and powered by current and past F&B workers, they've felt the heat of the industry firsthand. Their efforts are dedicated to creating a meaningful safety net of support that doesn't exist for most people in our world. To learn more about their emergency relief and mental health programs, visit their website. Emmanuel ChavezInstagram  |  Website Southern SmokeInstagram  |  Get Help  |  Donate Visit HoustonInstagram |  Website

In a first, Bourbon Lens podcast joins forces with its sibling podcast, Cocktails with Friends, on this week's special episode to celebrate Old Fashioned Week. Old Fashioned Week is October 13-22, 2023.  We're joined by Lynn House with Heaven Hill to discuss the Old Fashioned Week campaign. We talk about tips for making the classic cocktail, Elijah Craig's whiskey lineup, and the charitable element of this 10-day long celebration. If you want to join the fun, participating bars are searchable via a map on the “Find a Bar” widget on their website. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us over the last 5 years. The biggest shoutout to our growing Patreon Community of supporters! As always, we'd appreciate it if you would take a few minutes time to give us feedback on Bourbon Lens podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 Star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a written review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of Bourbon Lens Tasting Club, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out our BourbonLens.com to read our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and details on our upcoming single barrel picks. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens   About Old Fashioned Week: Elijah Craig first launched Old Fashioned Week in 2020 to support the food and beverage industry in a moment of crisis. Over the past three years, donations of more than $300,000 have been given to Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation and Southern Smoke Foundation. Elijah Craig is proud to continue hosting Old Fashioned Week in 2023, and support Southern Smoke in directly benefiting the bar and restaurant community. In 2022, Old Fashioned Week more than doubled participation with over 4,100 bars featuring Elijah Craig Old Fashioned riffs on their drink menus. In 2022, Old Fashioned Week raised $100,000 to benefit Southern Smoke Foundation, and directly impact members of the food and beverage industry. That October, with the help from Elijah Craig's donation, Southern Smoke Foundation provided more than 80 no-cost mental health counseling sessions to industry workers nationwide through their mental health program, Behind You, and distributed $109,775 in emergency relief grants to workers affected by crises including natural disasters; the Jackson, Mississippi water crisis; and other unforeseen events. For more details on Old Fashioned Week, check out their official website OldFashionedWeek.com or ElijahCraig.com. If you'd like to learn more about Southern Smoke Foundation, or donate directly, head to Southern Smoke Foundation's Website. Image Credit: Old Fashioned Week banner's courtesy of Elijah Craig

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Chris Shepherd is a chef and writer based in Houston, Texas, and the cofounder of Southern Smoke Foundation, a nonprofit geared toward helping members of the restaurant community. On this episode we have a lively conversation about the food scene in Chris's hometown, what it was like leaving his restaurant group, and his cookbook: Cook Like a Local. This is such an inspiring talk, and we hope you enjoy it.Also on the show, Aliza and Matt talk about Matt's trip to Houston, where he had an incredible 48 hours, making stops at: Kâu Ba, Trill Burgers, Tatemó, Tres Chiles, The Original Ninfa's on Navigation, Villa Arcos, Blacksmith, and Crawfish & Noodles. The TASTE Texas Tour was supported by our friends at Travel Texas. See our dispatch from Austin, and stay tuned for San Antonio.MORE FROM CHRIS SHEPHERD:Houston Chef Chris Shepherd Is Enjoying His New Season [Eater]Southern Smoke Festival [official]

Meet the dynamic hospitality power couple, Tracy and Arjav, behind Austin's renowned Birdie's restaurant, recently crowned by Food & Wine Magazine as “Restaurant of the Year." Birdie's is more than a restaurant; it represents this couple's shared vision for a reimagined culinary model that places sustainability and equity at its core.Hear the story of how a mere coin flip helped determine their next big life move, ultimately impacting their family, a city, and the culinary industry as a whole.Tracy and Arjav's commitment to the culinary world extends beyond the restaurant. They are advocates for organizations like Southern Smoke Foundation, and they prioritize mentoring and nurturing their dedicated staff. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Chef Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel and Arjav Ezekiel.This season is brought to you by Fords Gin, a gin created to cocktail.This episode is brought to you by Frito-Lay.This episode is brought to you by Martin's Famous Potato Rolls.Check out our #BtPlatePodcast Merch at www.BeyondthePlateMerch.com Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and TwitterFollow Kappy on Instagram and Twitter

Back with a big show this week! Matt and Hank get caught up on the latest in Major League Baseball and their thoughts on the standings. Are the Braves the team to beat? Plus college football is right around the corner. Our thoughts on the state of the game with conference realignment in full swing. After that we are honored to be joined on the show by Lynn House with Heaven Hill brands and Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week. Catch that at 30:00. We talk about Old Fashioned Week and their partnership with the Southern Smoke Foundation. It's a great event that helps to raise money in support of those in the hospitality industry. Hank talks with Lynn at Tales of the Cocktail and we get in to all kinds of different topics. It's a great time! As always thanks for listening.  For more info on Southern Smoke: https://southernsmoke.org/ To find out more about Old Fashioned Week: https://oldfashionedweek.com/ Follow Lynn on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/liquidladylynn/    

ICYMI: The What's Eric Eating podcast is now two episodes per week, with the news and restaurants of the week section dropping on Tuesdays and the guest of the week section on Thursdays. Have feedback on the change? Message Eric on his socials linked below, or email him at eric@culturemap.com. This week, Eric invites James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd onto the podcast to talk about life since stepping away from Underbelly Hospitality last year and behind-the-scenes scoop on his TV show, “Eat Like a Local,” premiering this September. They also discuss the Southern Smoke Foundation and festival, his bi-monthly “Wine Guy” column for CultureMap, consulting for other restaurants, whether he plans to return to the restaurant business, and much more.  Follow Chris on Instagram and check out his CultureMap Wine Guy Wednesday columns here.  Read more about "Eat Like a Local" here.    Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter and check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Distinguished Houston Hospitality Veteran Elegantly Guides Local Restaurants with Exciting New Company Pass & Provisions Co-Founder Officially Opens His Highly Anticipated New Pizza and Crudo Restaurant Midas-Touch Restaurateur Ben Berg Serves Up Opening Date for New NYC-Inspired Chinese Restaurant on Washington Avenue California-based ramen restaurant chain spices up Katy with third Houston-area location Sizzling new Shake Shack Sugar Land location revs up with first drive-thru in Texas Longtime Montrose Tex-Mex breakfast favorite cooks up exciting sister concept in Garden Oaks/Oak Forest

On today's podcast, Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer to go through some of the latest from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Dallas Tex-Mex staple Mi Cocina returning to Houston, 3 Houston area restaurants making it onto Texas Monthly's best new restaurants list, and the owners of Traveler's Table introducing a new sister concept called Traveler's Cart. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, LuLoo's Day & Night is featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined by Seth Siegel-Gardner of the Southern Smoke Foundation. Seth speaks with Eric about getting into the restaurant industry, how his culinary journey led him to New York, what it was like working with Marcus Samuelsson, what brought him back to Houston, getting Pass + Provisions started, the amazing team they assembled at Pass and Provisions, how they innovated at that time, why they ended up closing Pass and Provisions in 2019, his time in Marfa, the latest with Marfa Spirits, Chris Shepherd approaching him about the foundation, what his day to day is like working with the foundation, what they're planning for this year's big festival event, and much much more!   Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Dallas Tex-Mex Staple Makes Big Houston Return Near River Oaks District Aaron Bludorn's New Eatery Tops Texas Monthly's Best New Restaurants, with 2 More Local Favorites on the List Eclectic and Inventive Montrose Restaurant Carts Up New 'Global Street Food' Fast-Casual Concept River Oaks-Area Favorite Restaurant Goes Casual with New All-Day Menu, Weekend Brunch, and Laid-Back Vibe Global Burger Joint Shake Shack Brings Limited, Truffled-Infused Fine Dining Experience to Houston Top Houston-Area Restaurants Lasso Big Wins at Rodeo Uncorked! and Best Bites Annual Competition

Sarah Grueneberg is the multi-award winning Chef/Partner of Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio in Chicago's West Loop. You likely watched her as a competitor and finalist on Bravo's “Top Chef: Texas” and Food Network's “Iron Chef Gauntlet.” In fall of 2022, she published her first cookbook, Listen To Your Vegetables. In this episode, Sarah shares with our live audience about her childhood and being brought up by a single mother, what it was like stepping into her first professional restaurant kitchen, and when she realized she had made it as a chef. Sarah shares some of the work she does in the community by highlighting Southern Smoke Foundation and the extraordinary work they do for food and beverage workers. Enjoy this LIVE episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Chef Sarah Grueneberg.This episode is brought to you by Graduate Hotels. This episode is brought to you by Fords Gin.Check out our #BtPlatePodcast Merch at www.BeyondthePlateMerch.com Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and TwitterFollow Kappy on Instagram and TwitterMentioned in this episode:Martin's Famous Potato RollsFollow @potatorolls on ig for recipe inspiration.

This week on the pod, Eric is joined by Matt Harris to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including a new concept called Cali is heading to Northwest Houston this fall, Dallas based sports bar Boomerjack's Grill & Bar coming to Houston with 2 locations, and Hungry's has a 3rd location now in Tanglewood. In the Restaurants of the Week section Lagniappe Kitchen and Bar and Baso are featured. Then in the Guest of the Week Chris Bianco of Pizzeria Bianco joins Eric to discuss coming to Houston for the East Downtown Throwdown benefiting the Southern Smoke Foundation, his friendship with Chris Shepherd, what he'll be serving at the event, what Chris enjoys about the event, the experience of being featured in Netflix's Chef's Table Pizza series, what he thought about it looking back on that time, what it's like sharing your life with the camera's, the story of how Chris got started into the tomato business, what Chris' would do with the Phoenix Suns, how Jerry Colangelo introduced Chris to his loves for the Suns, whether he would ever bring a Pizzeria Bianco to Houston, and more!   Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: New Houston Restaurant from West Coast Pop-Up Favorite Delivers Pineapple Bowls, Mac and Cheese, and More Dallas-Based Sports Bar Rolls Out 2 Houston-Area Locales with Wall-to-Wall TV's, Fire Pits, and Gameday Eats Favorite Houston Mediterranean Restaurant Plans New Tanglewood Location with Dog-Friendly Patio and More Prominent Midtown Restaurant Plans Artful Move to Iconic Galleria-Area Eatery's Shuttered Space All the Grand-Slam Restaurant and Bar Specials Every Houston Astros Fan Should Catch for This Year's Playoff Run Top-Ranked Houston BBQ Joint Fires Up Dinner Service for Customers Who Can't Wait Out the Lunch Rush

Chuck chats with Houston restaurateur Chris Shepherd who the Robb Report called the Best Chef on the planet in 2019: his career, the great chefs of Houston, food, wine….and his amazing charitable efforts for the people of the food service industry through the Southern Smoke Foundation.  We're bringing together the builders and innovators in energy in October 2022. Get your tickets for Fuze today: https://bit.ly/Fuze-CYNAJ

This episode I get to Talk with Lynn House, who is a off Broadway actress, Bartender, and ambassador for Elijah Craig Distillery. We talk about her majoring in drama and acting in school, to bartending to pay the bills between acting jobs, to joining the Elijah Craig team. We also get to talk about Elijah Craigs Old Fashioned week, and their support of the Southern Smoke Foundation. You will be impressed with her knowledge of the history of the drink "Old Fashioned." Lynn also brings us a drink special called, "The Autumn Old Fashion." Country Wine and Spirits Use coupon code "HEYBARTENDER5" for 5% off your entire order! Leave me a voice message at: anchor.fm Official Hey Bartender Podcast Website Email: dude@heybartenderpodcast.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @heybartenderpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heybartenderpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heybartenderpodcast/support

Houston Chef Chris Shepherd achieved success and fame with his Underbelly Hospitality Group of restaurants. In 2015 when a friend and restaurant colleague diagnosed with multiple sclerosis asked for his help to host a fundraiser for the MS Society, the seeds of Shepherd's non-profit Southern Smoke Foundation (SSF) were planted to help food and beverage industry workers in need. SSF provides workers direct emergency relief direct and mental health resources. southernsmoke.orgThe Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET.The Connected Table Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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Chris Shepherd - James Beard Award winning Chef joins the show to talk food.  We have a fun conversation with Chris, talking his start in food to Underbelly Hospitality that he founded.  Chris takes the foods and cooking techniques from the diverse communities that we have in Houston and blends those with his cooking to create some of the best restaurants in the country.  We also talk about Southern Smoke Foundation www.southernsmoke.org which has had a tremendous impact on the Houston community and now across the United States since its inception in 2015.  We get into foods from our early years, foods Chris loves and thinks are under utilized and foods he can't stand, like the devils fruit, the avocado.  It's a fun conversation, give it a listen.

This year's keynote speaker offers a whole new perspective on work, life, mental health, and cross-industry cooperation. Restaurateur Chris Shepherd chats with Rocky Dhir about the challenges of the hospitality industry and how the Southern Smoke Foundation works to provide support for those in crisis.  Chris Shepherd is founding director and honorary chairman of Southern Smoke Foundation.

This year's keynote speaker offers a whole new perspective on work, life, mental health, and cross-industry cooperation. Restaurateur Chris Shepherd chats with Rocky Dhir about the challenges of the hospitality industry and how the Southern Smoke Foundation works to provide support for those in crisis.  Chris Shepherd is founding director and honorary chairman of Southern Smoke Foundation.

Dave Chang is an American restaurateur, author, podcaster and television personality. He is the founder of the Momofuku restaurant group, which includes Momofuku Noodle Bar, Momofuku Ssäm Bar, Milk Bar, and Momofuku Ko in New York City; Momofuku Seiōbo in Sydney; Momofuku Noodle Bar and Kojin in Toronto; and Momofuku CCDC in Washington, DC. In 2009, Momofuku Ko was awarded two Michelin stars, which it has retained each year since. In 2018, Chang created, produced, and starred in a Netflix original series called Ugly Delicious. In 2019, he produced a Netflix original titled Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. On November 29, 2020, he became the first celebrity to win the top prize for his charity, Southern Smoke Foundation, on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Marguerite Zabar Mariscal is the CEO of Momofuku. Marguerite joined Momofuku in 2011 as an intern. She took on design and communications for the group and was named Brand Director in 2016. In 2018, she was promoted to Chief of Staff and Creative Director. She became CEO in 2019.

If you like this content: LIKE COMMENT SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWelcome to Part 2! We dive into what it takes to turn a restaurant into long-term institution and the inner workings of The Southern Smoke Foundation. Midwest-raised, James Beard Award-winning Chef Chris Shepherd has helped change the landscape of the Houston culinary scene since opening Underbelly in 2012. He built the restaurant to support the Houston food community and its suppliers by buying local and drawing inspiration from the people and cultures that live in the city.Are you an industry worker that believes they are eligible for emergency aid?https://southernsmoke.org/fund/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wayward-muse/donations

To start the hour, Fred and AJ are joined by Chris Shepherd, James Beard Award-winning Chef and Founder of the Southern Smoke Foundation. The guys then talk about the depth of the Astros pitching rotation. They also share their thoughts on a recently published tier list of the NBA. 

Morgan and Emily share their joy over families coming together and sharing the mutual love of a passed family member and Hydroponic grow supply stores for green summery vibes ·     If you are in the Twin Cities (MN) check out: Eco Gardens Supply Indoor Gardening and Hydroponics.  This week, thanks to a happy accident, Morgan, and Emily have a theme! The nuggets are all about supporting the food and beverage industry! Nuggets: ·     The Daily Grind Cafe located in downtown Stillwater, MN. Owners Tim and Megan Palm have lovingly cultivated a culture of the community over the shop's 28-year history. Since the pandemic began, anonymous donors have given $100 to start the day in a pay-it-forward system. They are now at over 250 continuous days! This is a small gift of kindness to people when people need it most ·     Chef & Host of Diners, Drive-in's and Dives, Guy Fieri has shared his belief that restaurants are the heart and soul of their community. Knowing the struggles of the food and beverage industry during the pandemic he decided to step up! In a collaboration with corporate sponsors, they were able to raise 21.5 million between March and August to support restaurants and restaurant workers. ·     A Dairy Queen in Brainerd, MN experienced a 900 car pay it forward chain! This spanned 2.5 days and $10,000 in sales. Bringing what was most needed to business and consumer alike! ·     Chef David Chang won on the game show: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? His winnings went to the Southern Smoke Foundation. This organization provides relief to those in the food and beverage industry. Since the pandemic began they have distributed over 4million dollars to folks nationwide! Support this podcast

This week, we share a collection of good news with you that highlights a variety of stories, from large corporations like @Chobani, to local car dealerships lending rental cars to assist in food delivery, and everything in between. Other stories highlight the restaurant Canlis in Seattle, WA, Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, CA, and Southern Smoke Foundation, based in Houston, TX. And of course, our Deep Dive: a feature story about Alicia Villanueva and her unimaginable strength and immense resilience in adjusting to the changing climate of her Bay Area tamale business.