A Taste of Glynn returns for its 22nd year in 2023 and they’re going big with a added award for barbeque, new restaurants participating, and the ability to double their impact. Mark Sunday, January 15 on your calendar so you can plan to be there to enjoy the delicious offerings and help Glynn Community Crisis Center (GCCC) help others.
Thanks to a challenge grant from the St. Mary’s Foundation, the event will have twice the impact in working to end domestic violence. The foundation has promised a dollar-for-dollar match up to $50,000, on all proceeds from the event, which benefits GCCC. Four programs administered by GCCC support domestic violence victims and their children: Amity House, an emergency shelter and crisis hotline; Housing Assistance Program, helping survivors move into independent housing; Outreach Client Services, supporting the agency’s non-residential clients; and Community Outreach/Education, prevention education for agencies and groups within Glynn and McIntosh Counties. “We are sincerely grateful for the support of St. Marys Foundation and of our local community,” said Dottie Bromley, GCCC Executive Director. “This grant reflects support of our mission and belief in the agency’s ability to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.”
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Taste of Glynn photo collage
Kate Foster, who owns South of Heaven Bar-be-que in Brunswick with her husband Judd, is excited about this year’s addition of a barbecue award to A Taste of Glynn. But participating in the event for the first time is not about competition for them. “We’re just really happy to share what we love to do at one of our favorite places,” Foster said. The venue for the event, The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort on St. Simons Island, is where she and Judd were married. She added, “A lot of our customers are on the island, so it will be nice to bring a piece of our business over to the island.”
Like South of Heaven, Wolf Island Oyster Co. will be a first time restaurant participant. Ben Hankey, one of its owner-operators echoed Kate’s thoughts about supporting GCCC and its mission. “We like the exposure, but it’s also a great opportunity to contribute to the cause,” Hankey said. “I’m expecting a good time.”
In addition to the chef-prepared food, live music and a silent auction will entertain patrons. Among other items, this year’s silent auction features a couple of one-of-a-kind culinary experiences. Chef Daniel Auffenberg of Dorothy’s is offering to prepare an in-home meal, valued at $1,000, for the highest bidder. Chef Dave Snyder, owner of Halyard’s Restaurant Group and Hook & Knife Charters, is offering a fishing trip that will culminate with Snyder preparing the catch from the day at Halyard’s restaurant.
A Taste of Glynn takes place from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 15, at The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort. Tickets are $65 at the door or purchase in advance for $50 at atasteofglynn.com.
Photos by Bobby Haven, 365° Total Marketing
