Arrive in Style

Last night was the Inside Columbia “Arrive in Style” VIP event launching the new MoX location and debut of the Inside Columbia digital magazine. As with all Inside Columbia events - it was first class! Greeted on the red carpet with Missouri Sparkling Wine, Tom Andes at the grand piano, BMW’s, beautiful jewelry and a treasure trove of who’s who in Columbia. I spotted real estate mogul Aaron Rose, Norm Stewart and was introduced to Mayor Hindman.

Among Columbia’s movers and shakers was one of my personal favorite celebrities-Floyd. This guy is a legend; he is the wine, beer and spirit’s manager for Patricia’s IGA. If they don’t have it, Floyd will order it, and if he can’t get it, you don’t need it! Of course Patricia’s sampled an array of food and handed out their signature long stemmed roses.

Columbia’s new hot spot room 38 was serving three signature cocktails-I sampled the “X-rated Bellini” sweet and pink! Sushi from Bamboo, Churchill’s shrimp scampi and Brook Harlan’s ginger crab rangoon were all fantastic!

We served an array of Missouri Wines with Norton and Vignoles earning rock star status. I managed to get an exclusive behind the scene food and wine pairing with Inside Columbia food editor Brook Harlan. Want to know which Missouri wine Brook paired with his Chocolate Rangoon? You’ll have to tune in next time…