
G&G Deputy Editor Amanda Heckert and her husband Justin at the Peter Nappi studio for G&G’s Welcome to Nashville party.
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The Nashville Smash: whiskey, basil, mint, lemon, and orange cream gomme.
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DJ Russ Pollard spins Nashville tunes for the after-party at the Omni Nashville Hotel.
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Guests enjoy late-night snacks such as mini grilled cheeses with heirloom tomato soup.
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A tour of the family-owned and -operated Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery.
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Saturday brunch features an Indian-inspired menu created by renowned chef Maneet Chauhan.
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From left: Jana Robinson, Deana Ivey, and Jeri Rice Gerstle at Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery.
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The Bloody Belle Cocktail:
Belle Meade bourbon, horseradish, lemon juice, olive brine, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, ground black pepper, and Walker’s Southern Bloody Mary Mix.
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The finale dinner at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts begins with cocktails in the historic lobby.
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Discover Nashville with G&G event decor and design, produced by 12th Table.
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A standout dish from Henrietta Red chef Julia Sullivan: heirloom tomato salad with watermelon, cucumber, pistachio, goat feta, and habanero-lemon dressing.
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Alicia and Michael Depalma at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts during the finale dinner.
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