Garden & Gun Weekend in Pensacola
Highlights from Garden & Gun’s Weekend
Come read about the celebration that Garden & Gun had and first stop was a Scenic Downtown Pensacola Cocktail Social at Palafox Wharf Waterfront! In partnership with Visit Pensacola, Garden & Gun organized a memorable weekend dedicated to celebrating Pensacola’s coastal charm. The event featured an exciting array of activities, including off-shore fishing adventures, handcrafted signature cocktails, and furthermore a luxurious four-course dinner prepared by renowned chefs. Garden & Gun’s weekend in Pensacola was full of fun, laughs, fabulous cuisine and drinks.
Kick off at Palafox Wharf Waterfront for Cocktail Reception
To kick off the festivities, the weekend began at Palafox Wharf Waterfront Venue with a stunning waterfront cocktail reception, hosted in collaboration with Grady-White Boats and Blade and Bow bourbon.
Fishing Charter and The Grand Marlin for four-course dinner
Following the cocktail reception, the weekend seamlessly transitioned into a sea-to-table experience during a half-day fishing charter. Later, it culminated in a spectacular four-course dinner at The Grand Marlin, where guests enjoyed local seafood, live music, and foremost the breathtaking views of the Pensacola coast.
Highlights, Activities, Settings
Although Palafox Wharf hosted the opening cocktail reception, we are equally excited to share photos from the entire weekend. These images beautifully highlight the remarkable experiences, diverse activities, and stunning settings that came together to create an unforgettable celebration.
Special thanks to:
Visit Pensacola
Grady-White Boats
MarineMax
Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The Grand Marlin
Chef James Briscione
The Grand Marlin’s Chef Gregg McCarthy
Chef Ed Lordman, The Grand Marlin
Craft Gourmet Bakery’s Chef Jordan Hewes
Mixologist Katie Garrett, Old Hickory Whiskey Bar
Eric Stracener Music
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The waterfront views along the Pensacola coast created a stunning and serene backdrop, perfectly complementing the weekend’s festivities and enhancing the overall atmosphere of the event.
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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.
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Blade and Bow Bourbon
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Blade and Bow’s “New Fashioned” is not only an ideal choice for staying chilled, but it also offers a refreshing and invigorating experience, making it the perfect cocktail to enjoy throughout the Celebration of Garden & Gun’s Scenic Downtown Cocktail Party event.
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The deck at Palafox Wharf Waterfront offers a picturesque backdrop, setting the perfect scene for the welcome cocktail reception and creating a stunning first impression for guests.
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MarineMax
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Grady-White boats are docked on the Palafox Wharf Waterfront Dock, providing guests with the opportunity to explore the models, while also enjoying the scenic waterfront views.
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Guests mingle and, in addition to enjoying the lively atmosphere, they also soaked in the beautiful waterfront ambiance during the cocktail social.
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Eric Stracener Music
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The Eric Stracener Music Trio entertains the crowd, effortlessly delighting everyone with their lively bluegrass melodies and adding a vibrant energy to the event.
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Chef James Briscione,
Gregg McCarthy, Chef of The Grand Marlin
Chef Ed Lordman, The Grand Marlin
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Chef Ed Lordman, along with Chef James Briscione, and Chef Gregg McCarthy come together showing their catch for the memorable culinary event.
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The Catch for Garden & Gun’s Weekend in Pensacola
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G&G Society member Rebecca Castaneda proudly displays her catch alongside her friend Brandy Brinson.
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Attendees pose with their freshly caught red snappers.
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Orange Oasis
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Dr. Harry Dillard, a G&G Society member, enjoys the “Orange Oasis,” a Blade and Bow bourbon cocktail crafted by mixologist Katie Garrett.
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Yellowfin Tuna Crudo
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Yellowfin tuna crudo is served, featuring cucumber and mint acqua pazza, Italian chili crisp, and bourbon-smoked togarashi.
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The Grand Marlin for 4 course meal for Garden & Gun’s Weekend Delight
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Chef Ed Lordman adds the final touches to the evening’s first course at The Grand Marlin.
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Guests raise their glasses to toast the start of a spectacular dinner.
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Chef James Briscione
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Chef James Briscione shares insights about his expertly crafted yellowfin tuna dish.
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Attendees savor a delectable seafood feast showcasing the Gulf’s freshest ingredients.
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Seared Florida Pompano
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Seared Florida pompano is served with saffron-braised leeks, cream corn polenta, and kale panade.
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Chef Darian Hernandez and Chef Gregg McCarthy
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Chef Darian Hernandez and guest Chef Gregg McCarthy introduce the third course: local red snapper accompanied by asparagus, Yukon Gold potato fondants, and lobster homardine.
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Jean Pierre N’Dione and Marilyn Tarpy share smiles as they anticipate the third course.
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Bushwacker Gelato for Sweet Ending of the Meal for Garden & Gun’s Weekend in Pensacola
The dessert features Bushwacker gelato paired with chocolate shortbread crumb, coffee liqueur, black rum jelly, and coconut crisp.
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Garden & Gun and Guests
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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.
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