The 15th annual A Taste in Simsbury, presented by Liberty Bank, was hosted at The Riverview on Aug. 21. Co-organized by Sarah Nielsen, Executive Director, Simsbury Main Street Partnership, the showcase hosted 22 area restaurants and 17 beverage suppliers for an evening of tastes. Guests enjoyed a variety of cuisine options from each venue paired with beverage tastes from Back East Brewing Co., Drink Mechanics, Litchfield Distillery, Quiver Spirits, RIPE Bar Juice, Stormalong Cider and Waypoint Spirits, among others. Wholesaler sponsors included Brescome Barton and Martignetti Companies, and all wine and spirits were supplied by The Wine House and Owner Bill Daum. Proceeds from the sold-out event benefited the Simsbury Main Street Partnership, a nonprofit dedicated to economic development and the support of recreation and tourism in Simsbury.
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- The 15th annual A Taste in Simsbury, presented by Liberty Bank, was hosted at The Riverview on Aug. 21.
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- Co-organized by Sarah Nielsen, Executive Director, SiThe showcase hosted 22 area restaurants and 17 beverage suppliers for an evening of tastes.
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- Carol Ann Altos, Brescome Barton; Darren Carbone, Martignetti Companies; Bill Daum, Owner, The Wine House; and Sarah Alligood, The Wine House.
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- Lindsey Frye and Tyler Anderson, Chef, Millwright’s Restaurant.
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- All of The Coffee Spot: Emmalee Richards; Siobhan Murphy, Head Baker; and Amy Sheehan, Owner.
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- Dudleytown Brewing Co.’s Robert Lawrence, Brewer and Alyssa Tezack, General Manager.
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- Steve Turpak, Sales Representative, Stormalong Cider highlighting Stormalong Blue Skies Blueberry Cider.
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- John Kodis, Senior Partner and Savannah Blouin, Mixologist, Quiver Spirits.
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- Jon Ladd, Sales Representative, Back East Brewing Co. showcasing Back East Ice Cream Man IPA.
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- Debbie Licho, Co-owner, Waypoint Spirits highlighting Waypoint Spirits Honey Habanero Flavored Whiskey.
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- Jacqueline Hornish, Brand Ambassador, Litchfield Distillery showcasing Litchfield Distillery Cosmopolitan and Old Fashioned small-batch cocktails.
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- Brian Maher, Drink Mechanics showcasing Drink Mechanics Strawberry Fields.
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- Nathan Day, Head Brewer and Jon Barbagallo, Sales Manager, Little Red Barn Brewers.
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- John Flanagan, Head Bartender, Bushy Hill Cidery.
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- Leah Cagney-Vella and Chip Glanovsky, Almost Famous Brewing Company.
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- Jeff Rose, Seasons Restaurant making the venue’s Banana Bread Espresso Martini.
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- Seasons Restaurant’s Banana Bread Espresso Martini.
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- Kevin Corso, Seasons Restaurant with the venue’s seared pork belly on a bao bun.
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- Seared pork belly with pickled ginger, soy glaze and pickled vegetables on a bao bun with jasmine rice by Seasons Restaurant.
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- Kyle DeGasero, Taproom Manager and Co-owner and Chris DeGasero, Brewer and Co-owner, Dead Language Beer Project.
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- All of The Portly Pig BBQ: Apoliner Jimenez, Kevin Mack and Angel Mack.
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- A.J. Ruwet, Recreational Sales Director and Mike Tyrrell, Sales Manager, Norbrook Farm Brewery.
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- Both of Abigail’s Grille & Wine Bar: Kristin Ennaco and Ashley Scalabrino.
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- The team from Frida Mexican Cuisine.
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- Chris Riley, Soma Grille plating chicken and chorizo paella.
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- SAULTS Eclectic Cuisine Owners Stephen and Ashley Lundgren.
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- Dominika Predka, Z Catering pouring the Pineapple Sunset Pomegranate Margarita.
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- Brysen Glasper, Chef and Courtney Febbroriello, Co-owner, Metro Bis.
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- Gina Bors, Twigs Lounge/Evergreens Restaurant at The Simsbury Inn with the venue’s Caramel Apple Cake Push Pop.
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- All of El Santo: Blanca Correa, Jorge Miguel and Nasheli Ortiz.
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- Ace Geter, Matt Ullman and Bucky, Iron Horse Sports Pub.
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- Vince and Kathryn Lucca, Powdermen Spirits Company.
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- The Pretty in Pink cake by Fitzgerald’s Foods Bakery.
