Set Sail for an Unforgettable LIVE Experience
Cookin’ and Cruisin’ with Chef Art Smith
City Cruises Live is setting a course for tastes with one of America’s top-rated chefs! Join celebrated Chef Art Smith for a lively dinner cruise with bold bites and fantastic flavors. Get ready to enjoy a curated 4 course meal by Chef Art with wines paired with each course! You will be surrounded by stunning skyline views from the cozy comfort of the warm indoor dining area. Chef Art has cooked for Oprah Winfrey, The Pope, The Obamas, and many more luminaries. Now he’s cooking for you, delivering an art gallery from the galley. Savor his culinary creations and sip craft cocktails and wine under the stars on the water. This intimate event is perfect for a date night or a unique get-together with friends. Don’t miss the one-of-a-kind event mixing great food with a culinary vibe like you have never had before.
Who’s On Board
Chef Art Smith
Chef Art Smith’s passion for food, community, and connection has made him one of the most respected and beloved figures in the culinary world. As Executive Chef and Co-owner of six acclaimed restaurants and founder of the non-profit Common Threads, Chef Art has dedicated his life to using food as a vehicle for love, nourishment, and education. Common Threads empowers children and families through cooking and nutrition education, helping communities build healthier futures through food.
Throughout his celebrated career, Chef Art has received some of the culinary industry’s highest honors and cooked for a remarkable list of world leaders and celebrities. In 1997, he became the personal chef to Oprah Winfrey, a position he held for ten years. His culinary journey has also led him to cook for two governors, five U.S. presidents, countless Hollywood stars, and most recently, Pope Leo—an honor he deeply cherishes.
Whether cooking in the White House or teaching children how to prepare a healthy meal, Chef Art brings heart, hospitality, and a sense of togetherness to everything he does, staying true to his Southern roots and mission to nourish the world.