Southern Spirits Dinner

Meg and Tim Lonergan are greeted with cocktail expert Matt LoFink’s first round of signature drinks: Arnold Palmer Shrub and Baby Sallie Gardner.

Kiawah Partners’ Patrick Melton (left) and Will Culp pose with G&G cofounder and CEO Rebecca Darwin.

Local artist Matt Harlan performs throughout the night.

2009 James Beard Award-winner for Best Chef Southeast and 2018 James Beard Award-winner for  Best Wine Program, chef Mike Lata’s restaurant, FIG, is represented throughout the Lowcountry menu for the evening.

From left: Wayne Fox, Anita O’Shaughnessy, and Kathy and Jim Brooks.

Longtime readers and friends of G&G Samantha and Sergio Moreira.

The Bourbon Peach 75: a twist on the classic French 75 cocktail is served with the first course.

Guests sip on cocktails and enjoy a taste of the Lowcountry at Hughes Manor in Houston.

Pickled Carolina white shrimp prepared by chef Mike Lata.

From left: Noel Orsak with Richard and Patricia Kyzar.

Between courses, guests taste interesting spirits such as Henry McKenna 10-Year Bourbon and High Wire Amaro.

The distinguished Southern talent for the night: mixologist Matt LoFink and chef Mike Lata.