Dennis Harris, Kirk Williams, William Binford, Jack McGuckin, Leslie Levy, Jessica Bracken, 

Susan Benton, Demetrius Fuller, Joel Schenkman & Steve Barber

Ann Nunn & LaRue Thomas

Kay Hamilton & Jimmy Chambers

Rick & Kellyanne Bartleson

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t was a gorgeous fall day…crisp and 
sunny, a perfect setting for The Market 
Shops’ 2nd Annual Bloody Mary 
Festival. The Festival was a celebration 

of the beloved brunch cocktail that brought 
21 top Emerald Coast restaurants together, 
with each one competing to create their 
most innovative bloody mary made with 
Cathead Vodka for guests to sample. Funds 
raised at this event benefited Sinfonia Gulf 
Coast. 

 Hundreds of guests received one token 

when they arrived to cast their vote for 
the best People’s Choice winners. People’s 
Choice winners were Bud & Alley’s 
Waterfront Restaurant in 1st place, Bijoux 
taking 2nd place and Marie’s Bistro receiving 
3rd place. The Judge’s Choice coveted honor 
went to Bijoux. This year’s judges were Steve 
Barber, Susan Benton and Tanner Peacock.

Guests also enjoyed a mimosa bar 

sponsored by McNeese Distributing and 
frosty brews were served by beer sponsor, 
Grayton Beer Company. The Mardi Gras 
Band strolled around The Market Shops 
delighting attendees with their live New 
Orleans horn sounds. Cat Head provided 
entertainment on the main stage.

photos & story by

 

Kay Phelan

   VIP Destin at The Market Shops

Heidi & Peyton LoCicero with CJ

Clinton & Lynn Wesson

Gabrielle Barnett, Matt & Lauren Reynolds

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