Mike Weaver & Buzz Ritchie

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overnment Street downtown in Pensacola was packed on 
Friday, October 12 for the Eighth Ever Arrogant Steak 
Cook-Off held at Seville Quarter. The streets were lined 
with over twenty teams who competed for the title of 

“Most Arrogant Steak Champions,” and to simply have a great time 
cooking some of the best steaks while raising money for local non-profi t 
organizations.  The event was presented by Seville Rotary Club.

Cooking teams consisted of four team members. Male, female, and 

co-ed teams were allowed. Each team registration included free steaks to 
be distributed on date of event, provided by Winn-Dixie. The cook-off 
was a fun, non-sanctioned tournament to raise funds for community 
projects. Trophies, bragging rights, and several prizes were awarded, 

which were determined by The People’s Choice Award. 

The cook-off raised over $5,000 to donate to local charities. New 

benefi ciaries this year included Food Raising Friends and First Tee. 
Salz Studio provided a free photo booth station, Miko’s Sweet Treats 
provided desserts and sides, and specialty portrait artist, Carter J was on 
hand to commemorate the event with one of a kind caricature sketches; 
and donated a portion of his earnings to the event as well. Henry 
Chiropractic was a major sponsor of the event, and provided 6 sessions 
to the silent auction. Other sponsors of the event included Rolling with 
Madrina, Goldring Gulf, Komodo Grill, and Pensacola Hardware. The 
Pensacola Fire Department also provided fi re extinguishers to keep 
everyone safe. 

photos & story by

 

Kristina Wright

Tonya Zimmern & Greg Davis

   VIP Pensacola at Seville Quarter 

Rachel Jones, Erin Waldmer & Jillian Mankoff

Craig Henry & Dixie Stewart

Georgina Diehl, Jeremy Ochoa & Chloe Diehl

Eighth Ever Arrogant

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