Taste of Tennessee

In partnership with Visit Sevierville, G&G brought a Smoky Mountain-inspired supper to Helen restaurant in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. Guests enjoyed whiskey cocktails from Tennessee Shine Co. and a collaborative family-style meal by Deron Little, executive chef of Seasons 101 in Sevierville and Rob McDaniel, owner and executive chef of Helen.

Special thanks to:
Visit Sevierville
Chef Deron Little of Seasons 101
Chef Rob McDaniel of Helen
Tennessee Shine Co.

May 16, 2024

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The tables are set at Helen.

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Jana Robinson, G&G southeast account director; Tony Funderburg, Visit Sevierville director of sales; and Brenda McCroskey, Visit Sevierville CEO.

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Jimmie and Louise Wright, Shirley Stringfellow, and Marsha Duell.

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A Bourbon Ginger Fizz and an Old Fashioned featuring Jones Brother’s Bourbon by Tennessee Shine Co.

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Sous vide Tennessee duck breast with stone ground grit souffle

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Morgan Johnston and Christy Elliott

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Chefs Rob McDaniel and Deron Little.

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Tomato concasse demi gloss is poured over the smoked beef short ribs.

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The Tennessee truffle mac and cheese.

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Chef Deron Little prepares banana pudding with a vanilla wafer crust.

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Meredith Tolleson, Dixie McPherson, and Cameron Beall toast with the Coffee Bourbon Martini made with Jones Brother’s Coffee Bourbon and Tennessee Shine Co. Dream Cream.

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