
The G&G and Friends Dinner Party tablescape captured the essence of Wilmington, NC’s coastal charm, alongside the Lychee Paloma cocktail, comprised of tequila, lychee liqueur, grapefruit soda, and lime.
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Freshly caught spiny lobster off the shores of Wilmington, NC, and Marshallberg Osetra on toast, served during cocktail hour.
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From left: Connie Nelson, director of public relations and communications for Wilmington, NC and Beaches; Katie Darling, sales manager for Garden & Gun, and Sarah Doss, co-owner of Rx Chicken & Oysters.
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Lucy Bea oysters, harvested in Topsail Sound, on the half shell with mignonnette and Rx Chicken & Oysters Hot Sauce.
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The main course: sea bass and Jimmy Red grits with arugula, radish, and lobster butter.
Photo: Corinne Thompson