Bourbon & Friends

In celebration of Bourbon Heritage Month, guests gathered at the G&G Club for a special multicourse dinner. The evening began with a tasting of Penelope Bourbon spirits led by founders Mike Paladini and Danny Polise and national brand ambassador Ryan Mills, followed by a curated three-course dinner by executive chef Ann Kim, thoughtfully paired with bourbon cocktails. The night concluded with a special sip of Penelope’s Private Select from their exclusive Estate Collection.

September 22, 2025

In partnership with

Penelope Bourbon

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Guests are welcomed to the G&G Club with a tasting of Penelope Bourbon spirits.

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Keith and Kim Jackson.

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Polise, Rebecca Darwin, G&G president and CEO, and Paladini.

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Heather and Johnathan Goldman.

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The first course: Brown butter seared diver scallops served with charred corn and poblano pepper sauce, smoked bacon, and a crostini, paired with the Penelope Peach Old Fashioned.

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The second course: braised beef cheeks with potato cauliflower puree, roasted carrots, and Penelope Toasted demi jus, paired with the Velvet Ember cocktail featuring Penelope Toasted.

Photo: Brittany Wages