The Connecticut Restaurant Association (CRA) hosted its annual Golf Classic at Lyman Orchards Golf Club in Middlefield on June 23, presented by title sponsor Sysco. Participants were treated to lunch courtesy of US Foods before teeing off to play 18 holes. Sponsors also included Performance Food Service; Chef’s Warehouse; Allan S. Goodman; Eder Bros., Inc.; Slocum & Sons; Datapay Payroll Services; Ecolab; Falvey Linen Supply; Brescome Barton; Clover; Saratoga Spring Water; The Seals; Tito’s Handmade Vodka; Imperial Dade; Dockside Brewery; BAD SONS Beer Co.; Eli Cannon’s Tap Room; Tates; Powerstation Events; Pullman & Comley; Tanda Hospitality Foxwoods Resort & Casino; and Wood-n-Tap. Tasting stations featured dozens of brands, including Tito’s Handmade Vodka, BAD SONS Beer Co., Counter Weight Brewing Co., Dockside Brewery, Muze Seltzers and 1741 Hard Seltzer. Cocktails and a farm-to-table dinner followed the day of golf, led by a renowned lineup of local chefs, including James Arena, DORO Restaurant Group; Ryan Carbone, Ore Hill & Swyft; Joe Cusano, Le Mazet; Megan Gill, BLDG; Alison Milwe Grace, AMG Catering & Events; and Kevin Masse, Small State Provisions. With dozens of additional contributors and sponsors, approximately 260 golfers took part in the day, which supports ProStart and culinary scholarships through CRA’s Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation, among charitable efforts.
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- The Connecticut Restaurant Association (CRA) hosted its annual Golf Classic at Lyman Orchards Golf Club in Middlefield on June 23, presented by title sponsor Sysco.
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- CRA’s Scott Dolch, President and CEO and Katie Gerber, Communications and Engagement Manager.
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- Team Restaurant Equipment Paradise: Angela Boszum, Bruce Boszum, Ken Swerdlick and Ken Pesce.
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- Team Tito’s Handmade Vodka: Justin Epstein, Matt Mezick, Stephen Delmonico and Matt Malloy.
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- Prasad Chirnomula (second from left), Chef Prasad with team.
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- Team US Foods: Emmett Moore, Dean DiGregorio, Adam Gootnick and Chris Bernardi.
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- Team The Irons Hilton Mystic: Johan Liebenberg, Keith Lindelow, Ed Crowley and Brianna Turgeon.
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- Team Brushmill by the Waterfall: Wallace Noguiera, Aaron Conley, Ariel Martinez, Jason Litalien and Jay Teal.
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- All of Eder Bros., Inc.: Henry Lavado, Ed Weissauer, Michelle Mauro and Ralph Anastasio.
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- Chris Putorti, Brett Hollander, Dave Mascolo and Victor Eanniello.
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- Team DORO Restaurant Group: Anthony Elia, Chris Lynch, Amanda Bujda and Phil Alves.
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- Team Kawa Ni: Chris Gonzalez, Jon Karosy and Ben Freemole.
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- Team Tanda Hospitality: Joe Henneberry, Ashley Gangi, AJ Aurrichio and Mike Pasquariello.
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- Team Hoodoo Brown BBQ: Bill O’Brien, Christopher Sexton, Dave Miceli and Kevin Drake.
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- Brand Ambassador Angela Salvatore showcasing Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
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- Korey Martin and Hope Wandolowski showcasing beer from BAD SONS.
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- The Sardilli team.
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- The Seals of CT team.
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- Palm Bay International’s Philip Orazietti, Vanessa Neves and Rob Field.
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- Devin Sardilli, Ann Marie Clang and Jason Sardilli.
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- The Saybrook Point Resort & Marina team: Brayden Britt, Chris Britt, Chris Loader and Frank Burns.
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- The Powerstation Events team.
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- All of Dockside Brewery: Charlie Bass, Chris Papallo, Ben Mulgrew and Courtney Carrino.
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- Adam Lang, Counter Weight Brewing Co.
