From festive parades to unforgettable balls and cherished traditions, we’re thrilled to relive all the Mardi Gras magic with you. This issue also showcases our local Mardi Gras organizations commitment to giving back. It was a pleasure to meet their royalty who share what reigning over this remarkable land along the Gulf of America means to them. Happy 25th Anniversary to the Mystics of Pleasure, and congratulations to Maidens in Pink Stilettos and SHOW Baldwin County on your inaugural events!

In addition to all the Mardi Gras fun, this issue is filled with content celebrating the incredible food and flavors of Coastal Alabama, including many food focused events and profiles of the talented pastry chefs at Jesse’s Restaurant. We also spotlight some of the area’s top local bankers and invite you to step into the season with our Spring Fashion Segment, featuring stylish selections from Lucca, Abide and STORIED.

Be sure to grab a copy of our next issue for full coverage of the inspiring Art for Heart gala benefiting the American Heart Association and much more. Make sure to keep an eye out for our photographers—you just might be seen in
S-O-C-I-A-L: THE PLACE TO BE SEEN!

Melinda McGhee, Managing Editor Alabama