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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