Seafood Rodeo

Waterfront views of the Pensacola coast set an idyllic backdrop for the weekend’s events.

From left: Katie Nash of Grady-White, Kit Bodree and Darcy Burcaw of MarineMax, Shelley Tubaugh, Steve Camp, Joe Hunter, and Todd Leggett of Grady-White, Aaron Kramer and Daniel Deaibes of MarineMax.

Blade and Bow’s “New Fashioned” is the cocktail of choice to beat the heat.

The deck at Palafox Wharf creates the perfect setting for the welcome cocktail reception.

Grady-White boat models are docked for guests to explore.

Guests catch up at the waterfront cocktail reception.

The Eric Stracener Music Trio entertains guests with live bluegrass tunes.

From left: Chefs Ed Lordman, James Briscione, and Gregg McCarthy.

G&G Society member Rebecca Castaneda shows off her catch alongside friend Brandy Brinson.

Guests show off their red snappers. 

G&G Society member Dr. Harry Dillard sips on the “Orange Oasis,” a cocktail crafted with Blade and Bow bourbon by mixologist Katie Garrett.

Yellowfin tuna crudo with cucumber and mint acqua pazza, Italian chili crisp, and bourbon-smoked togarashi.

Grand Marlin Chef Ed Lordman puts the finishing touches on the evening’s first course.

Attendees raise a glass to kick off dinner.

Chef James Brisicione educates guests on his yellowfin tuna dish.

Guests savor the abundant seafood supper.

Seared Florida pompano with saffron braised leeks, C&D Mills cream corn polenta, and kale panade.

Chef Darian Hernandez and featured Chef Gregg McCarthy introduce guests to the third course: local red snapper with asparagus, Yukon Gold potato fondants, and lobster homardine.

Jean Pierre N’Dione and Marilyn Tarpy are all smiles for the arrival of the third course.

Bushwacker gelato with chocolate shortbread crumb, coffee liqueur, black rum jelly, and coconut crisp.

From left: Lindsay Fleege of Garden & Gun, Brent Lane of Visit Pensacola, Jeff Parrott of Diageo, Leslie Perino of EW Bullock, Darien Schaefer of Visit Pensacola, Maria Coyne of G&G, Berto Horne of TP Gent, Nicole Stacey of Visit Pensacola, and Annie Courtenay of G&G.