The Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association (CRHA) hosted its annual Golf Classic at Lyman Orchards Golf Club in Middlefield on June 22, 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, Cohn Reznick, Datapay Payroll Services, Lyman Orchards, Martignetti Companies, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Gordon Food Service, Palm Bay International, the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Connecticut, Ecolab, Falvey Linen Supply, Imperial Brady, Tate’s, Eli Cannon’s Tap Room and Pullman & Comley LLC. Tasting stations featured dozens of brands, including Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Super Lyte Vodka + Ade via Martignetti Companies, Spked Ade, 1741 Hard Apple Cider, Dockside Brewery and BADSONS Beer Co. Cocktail Hour sponsor was The Chefs’ Warehouse, among others. The beverage cart sponsor was Brescome Barton. Cocktails and a farm-to-table dinner followed the day of golf, led by a renowned lineup of local chefs, including Joe Attonito, JJ Stacks; Teila Chappel, Madison Beach Hotel; Jenna McPartland, Joylark Kitchen; and Carlos Perez, Good News Restaurant & Bar. With dozens of additional contributors and sponsors, approximately 260 golfers took part in the day, which supports ProStart and culinary scholarships through CRHA’s Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation, among charitable efforts.
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- The CRHA Team: Sophia Andrade, Operations Assistant; Elizabeth Barry, Membership & Events Manager; Shannon Murphy, Workforce Development Coordinator; Katie Gerber, Communications & Engagement Manager; Scott Dolch, President & CEO; and Yvette Tavares, VP of Sales & Operations.
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- Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Connecticut and Powers, Griffin and Hill teams: Back Row: Franklin Perry and Kevin Hill, Powers, Griffin and Hill. Front Row: Nicole Griffin, Powers, Griffin and Hill; Tracy Persico, Brown Rudnick; Lori Samele-Bates, Brown Rudnick; Liz Connelly, Capital Consulting; CJ Kowaleski, Powers, Griffin and Hill; and Lawrence Cafero, WSWC.
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- Team Brescome Barton: Michael Tisha, Michael’s Trattoria; Christopher Munk, Brescome Barton; Paul Murphy, Brescome Barton; and Mike Sosensky, Worldwide Wines.
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- Team Martignetti Companies: Stefan Wich, Dick Daley, Daniel Cosker and Craig Randi.
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- Team Tanda Hospitality/Millwright’s: Ashley Gangi, AJ Aurrichio, Ron Bizzarro and Joe Henneberry.
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- Team Imperial/Brady: Walt Ancker, Conor Clifford, Todd Frederiksen and Chris Armbruster.
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- Team Tito’s Vodka: Mike Campanile, Jake Bishop, Matt Mezick, and Matt Malloy.
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- Team Palm Bay International: Rob Field, Palm Bay International; Brian Kociszewski, Worldwide Wines; Philip Orazietti, Palm Bay International and Vanessa Neves, Palm Bay International.
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- Team J. Timothy’s Taverne: Tyler Borry, Rino Ouellet, Jack D’Alfonso and Alex Ouellet.
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- Team 99 Restaurants: Brian Casey, Holly Cimino, Doug Spencer and Mike Fallatik.
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- Team Restaurant Equipment Paradise: Matt Musgrave, Bruce Bozsum, Angela Bozsum and Ken Swerdlick.
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- Team Brushmill by the Waterfall: Jason Litalien and Aaron Conley.
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- Team Sysco 1: Robert Goodison, Jim Forant and Anthony Ventresca.
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- Team Sysco 2: Todd O’Neill, Nick Gianfredi, Rob Vastano and Russell Raymond.
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- Team Foxwoods: Mark Barnett, Kevin Petchark, Brian Charette and Edward Allen.
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- Team Omni New Haven Hotel: Antony Fartari, David Cambre, Wayne McLellan, Michael Nelson and Colby Cusano.
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- Team DORO: Chris Lynch, Àvert; Amanda Bujda, Treva Restaurant & Bar; Sarah Burris; and Dave Sudol, DORO Restaurant Group.
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- Team Max Hospitality: Steven Michalewicz, Max Catering & Events; Brian Costa, Max Fish; John Thomas, Max’s Tavern & Swing Lounge; and Scott Smith, CEO & President.
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- Demetra Modeen, Martignetti Companies; Dennis Fitzgibbons, Regional Sales Director – New England, Stateside Brands; and Brand Ambassador Christine Vogel showcasing selections from Super Lyte Vodka + Ade.
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- Ben Mulgrew and Chris Papallo, Dockside Brewery.
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- Brand Ambassador Karissa Diaz showcasing Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
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- Brand Ambassadors showcasing selections from BADSONS Beer Co.
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- A Brand Ambassador representing Spked Ade.
Photos by Michael Leung.
