Garden & Gun 10th Anniversary Dinner

Guests are welcomed at the Beekman for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before dinner.

James Beard Award–winning chefs Mike Lata and Tom Colicchio take a break from the kitchen to mingle with guests before dinner.

From left: G&G‘s Senior Vice President & Editor in Cheif David DiBenedetto, President & CEO Rebecca Darwin, Senior Vice President, Brand Development & Creative Services Jessica Derrick, and Vice President & Publisher Christian Bryant gather together during the celebration.

From left: Kiawah Partner Chris Randolph, Tom Colicchio, and David DiBenedetto pose during the cocktail reception.

A toast to ten years of the magazine.

From left: Steel Magnolias playwright Robert Harling, G&G Contributing Editor Julia Reed, and David DiBenedetto.

G&G Vice President & Publisher Christian Bryant and Explore Charleston Director of Marketing Catherine Dority.

Cohost of ABC’s The Chew Carla Hall and Chairman & CEO of Grey Group Jim Heekin share a laugh.

A Garden & Gun–inspired tablescape at dinner with a menu prepared by chefs Tom Colicchio and Mike Lata.

Hot smoked monkfish with mixed grains & beets.

From left: Author Bruce Feiler, jewelry designer Gogo Ferguson, and David DiBenedetto.

Explore Charleston Board Chair Linn Lesesne, Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, Michael Haley, and Explore Charleston CEO Helen Hill.

Amanda Shires and her band before their performance.

From left: Kiawah Partners Jordan Phillips and Patrick Melton, G&G co-founder Pierre Manigault, and Susan Kridler.

From left: Barrie Benson, Terri Henning, and Meg Phillips toast to ten years.

Perry and Laura Vinroot Poole enjoy the performance by Amanda Shires.

David DiBenedetto introduces Amanda Shires.

Amanda Shires performs for the crowd after dinner.

A special Southern parting gift of Cheerwine and Krispy Kreme doughnuts.