Where It All Began

In 2015, Chad Carlson and Marri Milcarek packed their Brooklyn apartment and headed west to San Francisco. It was there where a vibrant food community and their passion for open-fire cooking and craft spirits inspired them to launch [smoke & smolder] – an experience that enabled them to host communal dinners across the Bay area without being locked into a set menu or location. Each event was thoughtfully curated to present a new and welcoming experience for guests and celebrate the sharing of ideas and stories told around the dining table. With dishes inspired by seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, the menu often changed and evoked a sense of adventure. Soon their love for New York called them back east, where [smoke & smolder] resides today. Now, with a focus on urban farming, wood-fired ingredients, and their local community, Chad and Marri continue to host dinners throughout New York where their passion, creativity, and wood-fired approach are at the ethos of every memorable event.