Cara Koza, Julie Foutch and MaryBeth Bassett.

The 43rd annual Galveston Epicurean Evening, hosted by the Galveston Restaurant Association, was Oct. 13 at Moody Gardens Convention Center. This year’s theme, “A Taste of the Gulf,” set the stage for more than 60 exhibitors to feature their best culinary treats and beverages. Moody National Bank sponsored the event, and funds raised from ticket sales and the silent auction benefit Galveston College’s culinary arts program. Photos by Leslie Ackerman

Jana Trajkovski, Robert Trajkovski, Lidija Bikova and Ivan Bikova.

Jack Brown, Katie Brown and Vic Pierson.

Sara Martin and Constable Clint Wayne Brown.

Marcus Zepeda and Richard Ternstrom.

Elaine Deltz and Benno Deltz.

Judge Jim Schweitzer, Andy Schweitzer and Lisa Schweitzer.

Ed Roberts, Bentley Barnett, Henry Delao and Brandon Talley.

Harrison Badalamenti, Haley Herrin, Stephanie Scofelia and Andrew Badalamenti.

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