Smoke is in the Air: Smoke in Dishes, Desserts and Cocktails

Striped Bass Wrapped in Parma Prosciutto, Black Bean Etouffee, and Smoked Tomato Beurre Blanc by Chef Davide Denis of Le Mistral – Houston, TX

Apple-smoked Pork, Fuji Apple, Kimchi, and Micro Red Mustard Greens by Chef Jason Huack of Soma Sushi – Houston, TX

Porridge Steel Cut Oats, Maple, Preserved Green Lichen, Smoked Mascarpone, Wood Ear Mushrooms, King Oyster Mushrooms, Meyer Lemon Powder, and Young Swiss Chard Leaves by Chef Randy Rucker of Bootsie’s Heritage Cafe – Tomball, TX

Fresh Canned Smoked Oysters, Smoked Chile Olive Oil, and Adobo by Chef Robert del Grande of RDG + Bar Annie – Houston, TX

Candied Smoked Salmon, Fresh Dill, Caper Aioli, Rye Toast, Arugula Salad, and Green Beans by Chef Jamie Zelko of Zelko Bistro – Houston, TX

Seared Flounder on Braised Collard Greens with Smoked Bacon and White Wine, Toasted Cracklings, Pecans, Shallots, Fresh Herbs, and Meyer Lemon Zest by Chef Bryan Caswell of Reef – Houston, TX

Salmon and Celery by Chef David Feau of The Royce at The Langham – Los Angeles, CA

Tamworth Pork: Jowl Confit, Smoked Shoulder, Coco Beans, and Kale by Chef Dan Singhofen of Eola - Washington, DC

Ocean Trout with Wasabi and Baby Beetroot, Smoked at the Table by Chef Shannon Bennett of Vue de monde - Melbourne, Australia

Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Panna Cotta and Macoun Apples by Pastry Chef Patrick Fahy of Blackbird – Chicago, IL

Single Origin Venezuelan Chocolate Cake, Smoked Chocolate Gelato, Cacao Fruit and Nibs by Pastry Chef Kady Yon of BOKA – Chicago, IL

Black Smoked Sea Salt Caramel Cake, Pistachio Ice Cream, Maple Tuile, and Caramel Sauce by Pastry Chef Vanarin Kuch of Tiny Boxwoods – Houston, TX

Tempura Smoked Porter Almond Cake, Salted Butterscotch Ice Cream, Bacon Tuile, and Apples Sauteed with Bacon by Pastry Chef Armando Ramirez of Benjy’s – Houston, TX

Oden Smoke: Chartreuse Rinse, Del Maguey Mezcal, St Germain, Celery Bitters by Mixologist Josh Pearson of Sepia – Chicago, IL

Back to the Stick: Rittenhouse 100 Rye, Absinthe Sirene, Agave Nectar, Fresh Lemon, and Angostura Torch by Mixologist Charles Joly of The Drawing Room – Chicago, IL

Smoked Sicilian Manhattan: Smoked Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Averna Amaro and Stirrings Blood Orange Bitters by Mixologist Debbi Peek of The Bristol – Chicago, IL

Toast of the Town: Black Grouse Bourbon, Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice, and Honey Syrup by Mixologist Mike Ryan of Sable Kitchen and Bar – Chicago, IL

Scorched Earth: Altos Tequila, Chichicapa Mezcal, Amaro Al Monte di S. Maria, Lime, and Smoked Ice by Mixologist Benjamin Schiller of Boka – Chicago, IL

To the Moon: Altos Plata Tequila, Aperol, Luxardo, Grapefruit Juice, and Peychaud’s Bitters by Mixologist Daniel de Oliveira of Watershed – Chicago, IL

Two in the Hand: Famous Grouse Blended Scotch, Gran Classico Bitter, Dubonnet Rouge, Angostura Bitters, and Ardberg Whisky Rinse by Mixologist Josh Pearson of Sepia – Chicago, IL

Oaxaca Vieja: Vida de San Luis, Demerara, Angostura, and Chocolate Bitters by Mixologist Michael Rubel of Big Star – Chicago, IL

The Brave: Del Maguey Chichicapa Mezcal, Hacienda De Chihuahua del Sotol Plata, Averna Amaro, Grand Marnier, Angostura Bitters, and Orange Peel by Mixologist Bobby Heugel of Anvil Bar and Refuge - Houston, TX

Tequila, Smoked Almonds, and Amaretto Disaronno by Mixologist Farnoush Deylamian of Aziza – San Francisco, CA

Blue Corn: Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Grand Marnier, Blue Corn Consomme, and Saigon Cinnamon-Madagascar Vanilla Bean Smoke by Owner/Mixologist Stefan Trummer of Trummer's On Main - Clifton, VA

The Buried Life: Reposado Tequila, Cave Aged Black Tea, Roasted Rosemary, Lemon Juice, and Blood Orange Peel by Mixologist Chantal Tseng of The Tabard Inn – Washington, DC

Ring of Fire: Rosemary-Infused Del Maguey Mezcal, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, Yellow Chartreuse, and Hickory Smoked Salt by Mixologist Sam Anderson of Hotel Delmano - Brooklyn, NY

Beer and a Smoke: Sombra Mezcal, Victory Pilsner Beer, Lime juice, and Hot Sauce by Mixologist Jim Meehan of PDT – New York, NY