Our Story
"We hope our food inspires a return to precious food memories and traditions which bring us all a little closer to our children, our family and our friends."
Thom Sehnert, the patriarch of Annie Gunn’s, possesses an enthusiasm for life that is contagious, and certainly reflected in his passionate pursuit of the world’s finest food and wine and their time honored traditions. His hospitality and generosity are legendary as well as his deep respect and thankfulness for his customers and their tastes.
One simple wish has guided Jane and Thom, “We hope our food inspires a return to precious food memories and traditions which bring us all a little closer to our children, our family and our friends.”
Woven throughout is the story of Jane and Thom’s more than 36 pleasurable years together transforming their beloved Smokehouse Market and Annie Gunn’s from a vision into one of the most respected food and wine emporiums in the country welcoming folks from around the world every day. Where locals are treated like celebrities and celebrities are treated like locals.
The Annie Gunn’s and Smokehouse Market experience truly reflects Thom and Jane’s devotion to each other, their son Liam, their faith, their business, their community, their families, their friends, and loyal customers. Bringing folks together to celebrate life’s events and making life deliciously easy.