Elites have a taste of Georgetown

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After registration, Elite anglers had a surprise waiting for them– a sampling of food from the best restaurants in the Georgetown area.
After registration, Elite anglers had a surprise waiting for them– a sampling of food from the best restaurants in the Georgetown area.
Atlantic House Restaurant brought their A game.
Atlantic House Restaurant brought their A game.
There were enough to go around, thank goodness.
There were enough to go around, thank goodness.
I must apologize for not getting this nice lady's name. Thanks for the awesome duck sandwiches, though!
I must apologize for not getting this nice lady’s name. Thanks for the awesome duck sandwiches, though!
The dessert bar was provided by the Chamber of Commerce.
The dessert bar was provided by the Chamber of Commerce.
It, like Georgetown, was worth a visit.
It, like Georgetown, was worth a visit.
Crab salad...
Crab salad…
...and tuna tartar.
…and tuna tartar.
Angie Watkins from the Big Tuna Raw Bar provided these amazing mini dishes.
Angie Watkins from the Big Tuna Raw Bar provided these amazing mini dishes.
Baked ziti from a home recipe...
Baked ziti from a home recipe…
From a new restaurant in town.
From a new restaurant in town.
Pat DiAngelo has a host of amazing Italian recipes and I want to try them all.
Pat DiAngelo has a host of amazing Italian recipes and I want to try them all.
Chacon's Restaurant brought shrimp and grits.
Chacon’s Restaurant brought shrimp and grits.
Aleene Miller says they have two kinds of shrimp and grits on the menu.
Aleene Miller says they have two kinds of shrimp and grits on the menu.
Wild Fish Grill served their world famous Ahi tuna, cooked by Chef Bernard.
Wild Fish Grill served their world famous Ahi tuna, cooked by Chef Bernard.
Ricky and Chef Bernard pose for a photo. I actually didn't get to try this because the Elites devoured the entire supply before I finished shooting these pictures!
Ricky and Chef Bernard pose for a photo. I actually didn’t get to try this because the Elites devoured the entire supply before I finished shooting these pictures!
Pork chop tips served with gravy...
Pork chop tips served with gravy…
Southern-style green beans...
Southern-style green beans…
Chicken and sausage pileau. All this good cooking came from...
Chicken and sausage pileau. All this good cooking came from…
Aunnie. She has a restaurant with her name on it. B.A.S.S. writer Craig Lamb, who's currently covering the Nation event in Nevada, told me that he ate at Aunnie's every day he was here for the Nation event last year. I have to say after trying these, I completely understand.
Aunnie. She has a restaurant with her name on it. B.A.S.S. writer Craig Lamb, who’s currently covering the Nation event in Nevada, told me that he ate at Aunnie’s every day he was here for the Nation event last year. I have to say after trying these, I completely understand.
More pileau from the Chamber of Commerce. Never had it before but after a few bowls of it, I'm a fan.
More pileau from the Chamber of Commerce. Never had it before but after a few bowls of it, I’m a fan.
Georgetown is full of kind people who gave us a ton of food! Thanks!
Georgetown is full of kind people who gave us a ton of food! Thanks!
After the briefing and meeting their Marshals, the anglers had one thing in mind– dinner!
After the briefing and meeting their Marshals, the anglers had one thing in mind– dinner!
Boyd Duckett approves!
Boyd Duckett approves!
Here is are some action shots of Carl Jocumsen devouring some sweet South Carolina home cookin'
Here is are some action shots of Carl Jocumsen devouring some sweet South Carolina home cookin’
Is this a plate of food I can steal?
Is this a plate of food I can steal?
Bill Lowen says no.
Bill Lowen says no.
Ott DeFoe loads up.
Ott DeFoe loads up.
I'm not going to lie. I totally staged this photo.
I’m not going to lie. I totally staged this photo. “James! Eat that chicken wing!”. He didn’t say no.
Here's how thoughtful Georgetown is– above the anglers were all the flags representing their states...
Here’s how thoughtful Georgetown is– above the anglers were all the flags representing their states…
...and countries! Good food, and amazing people. Thanks, Georgetown!
…and countries! Good food, and amazing people. Thanks, Georgetown!