VIP Pensacola at Hilton Pensacola Beach
Beth & Bob Culkeen
Janie Stewart & Cheryl Saiter
Doug Bunze & Carol Ettelson
photos & story by
Kristina Wright
T
he WSRE-TV Foundationand A Bodacious Family
of Shops presented the Pirates, Pinot & Pearls
30th Wine & Food Classic during the weekend of
October 19-21. This annual fundraising weekend is
a longtime favorite of local food lovers, and supports the mission
of WSRE to positively impact communities through education,
entertainment, and engagement. The Walkabout Tasting on Friday
evening featured local chefs on the beachside lawn of the Hilton
Pensacola Beach. Each guest was invited to enjoy a glass of wine
and take a culinary journey from one restaurant’s booth to the
next as participating chefs competed for votes and top honors.
The weekend event also included a celebrity chef dinner and
book signing with the famous Chef Sara Moulton. Participating
chefs and restaurants for the tasting included Chef Brad Davis
from H2O Hilton Pensacola Beach, Mike DeSorbo from Culinary
Productions, Corey Ernes from Aragon Café, Jason Hughes from
The Grand Marlin, Paulette Martin from Nouveau Pastries &
Catering, Chrisoula Hulion from Chrisoula’s Cheesecake Shoppe
and Café, Reed Moody from Cobalt, The Restaurant, John Smith
from Hemingway’s Island Grill, Takara Smith from Skopelos at
New World, Mike Tilton from Legends Café, Chris Tingle from
McGuire’s Irish Pub, Eric Troup from Margaritaville, Josh Warner
from The District: Seville Steak & Seafood, and Brian Kaderavek
of Kingfisher.
Chef Sara attended each of the three events over the weekend,
and enamored fans and fellow cooks alike.
WSRE WINE & FOOD CLASSIC
Walkabout Tasting
Kathy Sumerlin & Chef Sara Moulton
Marte Picker & Dona Usry
Bobby & Karen Emmons
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