G is for Game Dinner

Michael Furlong and Eric Larsen toast the evening’s festivities with Altos del Plata wine pairings.

Bob Sutton with G&G’s Dave Mezz and Ginger Sutton.

David DiBenedetto, G&G editor in chief, signs the newest release, S Is for Southern.

Russel Holiday and friend delight in receiving personalized copies of the new book.

From left: Sandra Riddle, Danny Riddle, Carolina Bryan, Joe Walker, and Karen Quadrio.

From left: Bryan Thompson, Eric Larsen, Xavier Andrews, Michael Furlong, and Todd Magro.

Dinner guests Karyn and William Hewitt celebrate the annual Game Dinner with Charming Inns president and vice president Richard Widman and Linn Lesesne.

Circa 1886’s executive chef, Marc Collins, prepares a four-course wild-game feast inspired by S Is for Southern.

The evening’s first course features a Curried Pheasant Breast Salad with Wild Rice, Cauliflower Pudding, and Pickled Grapes.

Achiote Axis Venison with Huitlacoche flan, Pomegranate Grits, Butternut Squash, Mojo de Cilantro, and Fried Sage is a standout third course.

David DiBenedetto welcomes guests and shares a favorite passage from S Is for Southern.

Guests enjoy the historic and comfortable ambience of Circa 1886.