Memphis Moment
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May
Memphis Garden Gala Strengthening Communities Through Real Food
G
uests turned out in their Mardi Gras best for the inaugural Memphis Garden Gala at the FedEx Event Center at Shelby Farms Park. At this themed masquerade party, strands of colorful beads suspended across the ceiling and floral centerpieces by Garden District featuring pale yellow tulips, white and green hydrangeas, and purple-toned wax flowers, carried out the traditional colors of Mardi Gras celebrations. The evening began with cocktails, catered appetizers from Simply Delicious Catering, and music by The Mighty Souls Brass Band. Dinner was prepared by chefs Dennis Phelps, Steven Howell, Patrick Reilly, David Krag and Franck Oysel, and served family style, starting with Learning Garden Salad followed by crab, shrimp and andouille gumbo, barbecue shrimp and grits, and roasted beef tenderloin with vegetables. Golden raisin bread pudding with caramel sauce offered a sweet finish. Auctioneer Letitia Frye led the evening’s live auction with exclusive offerings of dinner at Next Door Crosstown, a Paella Party for 60, vacation getaways in Colorado and Los Cabos, and dinner with All-Star Memphis Grizzlies Marc Gasol. The event was a fundraiser for The Kitchen Community, supporting their work of building learning gardens in schools. Story and Photos by Emily Adams Keplinger
Patrick Hendricks and Kontji Anthony-Hendricks
Philip Gattas and Natalie Chamoun
Paul Chandler and Josh Hammond
Jaime Wilson and Leigh Richardson
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May 2017
Scott Ellis and Lindsey Hammond
Colby and Alex Hall
Pierre and Gay Landaiche
Teri and Brad Trotter
David and Bonnie Thornton with RD and Vicki Singh
Christie McGee and Debra Connor
Katie Smythe and Jena Miller
Janet Lo, Mark Geller and Rebecca Geller