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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