photos & story by
Steve Barber
VIP Destin at The Village of Baytown Wharf
T
he weekend kicked off on Friday with a
delicious seafood boil and then Saturday
began the Gumbo Cook-off with many Gulf
Coast restaurants featuring their top-secret
recipes for all to taste. Guests were encouraged to vote for
their favorite for the “People’s Choice Award” while local
celebrity judges named their favorite gumbo the “Area’s
Best” and also recognized the most creative set-up as “Best
Display”. Live Zydeco music was performed by Dikki Du
and the Zydeco Krewe while other family entertainment
was being enjoyed throughout The Village. If you missed
this year’s Gumbo Cook-off, plan to Pursue the Roux next
year on President’s Day weekend.
Jaelyn Navicki & Lindsey Schmidt
Brenda & William Belleus
Phil & Emily Bouche, Megan O’malley, Linda & Kathleen Bouche & Luke Woodwalkers
Chris Zolnai, Jim Hood & Heath Owens
Chelsea Schmidt, Mike & Julie Blech
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