Lone Stars in the Lowcountry

On March 5, G&G hosted a taste of Texas in the Lowcountry in celebration of the February/March Best of Texas issue. The private event featured Houston chefs Aaron Bludorn of Bludorn and Navy Blue and Leonard Botello IV of TRUTH BBQ. Guests were treated to bold Texas flavors including a crawfish boil and pit-smoked beef rib accompanied by Rose Gold Wines, Creature Comforts Brewing, and Cathead Distillery libations, while the Tide Hounds provided the evening’s entertainment and guests perused Shannon Wood’s original artwork.

Partners:
Truth BBQ
Bludorn & Navy Blue
Shannon Wood Art
Rose Gold Côtes de Provence
Creature Comforts Brewing
Inland Seafood
Cathead Distillery

March 8, 2023

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Shannon Wood’s art on display for guests to enjoy.

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The Tide Hounds perform a set list of coastal island music.

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Chef Aaron Bludron sets out the crawfish boil.

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Friends Jennifer Waggoner, Erin Woolsey of Public Content, and Brekke Fletcher.

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Hosts Shannon and David Wood.

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Chef Leonard Botello IV, pitmaster and owner of Truth BBQ, prepares the pit-smoked beef rib with caviar and crème fraîche.

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Kaylyn Montgomery, Ted Fienning, and Casey Barber, owner of Rose Gold Wines.

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Guests take in the scenery and sea breeze.

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A guest enjoys food from Truth BBQ and Bludorn.

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Bludorn’s team: Aaron Bludorn, Cherif Mbodji, and Chase Voelz.

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Truth BBQ’s team and their Millscale Pit.

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G&G team members senior editor CJ Lotz, creative director Marshall McKinney, senior digital marketing manager Corianna Lehrman, deputy editor Amanda Heckert, associate publisher Colleen Glenn, and social media editor Ally Sloway.

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