Bally’s Twin River Casino in Lincoln hosted a charitable bocce tournament to raise funds for local nonprofit organization, Project Broken Wheel, on Feb. 16. During the inaugural Bocce for Bikes event, held at Jerry Longo’s Meatballs and Martinis in collaboration with MS Walker of Rhode Island, teams of two were invited to compete against each other for prizes in categories including highest score, lowest score, best team outfits, best and worst bocce throw and overall team score. Teams received a complimentary three-course dinner and cocktails featuring spirits from sponsors Lucas Bols, Larceny Bourbon, Lunazul Tequila, Birra Moretti, Dogfish Head and Disaronno. The Highest Score went to Miguel Caravayo and his brother, Dr. Don Juan Caravayo; the second-place scorers were Anthony Guaetta and Lori Cooper; Julie Procaccini and Bryan Abenante, both from Bally’s Twin River, won Best Team Uniform; and Paul Zagami was recognized for Best Unique Bocce Throw. Proceeds benefited the Project Broken Wheel Foundation, which refurbishes used bicycles from across Rhode Island and donates them back into the community through a variety of organizations. Over the project’s 11 years, more than 1,200 bicycles were donated to area families and local children’s organizations.
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- Bally’s Twin River Casino in Lincoln, in collaboration with MS Walker, hosted a bocce tournament to raise funds for Project Broken Wheel on Feb. 16.
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- Frank Martucci, Co-founder and Volunteer, Project Broken Wheel and Director of Beverage and Nightlife, Bally’s Corporation; Mike Lester, On Premise Sales & Craft Spirits Manager, MS Walker; Geo Thompson, President, USBG Boston; and Chris Almeida, Volunteer, Project Broken Wheel.
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- Craig Sculous, Vice President and General Manager, Bally’s Twin River.
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- Frank Martucci, Co-founder and Volunteer, Project Broken Wheel and Director of Beverage and Nightlife, Bally’s Corporation.
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- Chris Almeida gest ready to throw. MS Walker’s Mike Lester in the background.
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- Featured beverage brands included Galliano Ristretto Espresso Liqueur, Pallini Limoncello Liqueur, Larceny Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Birra Moretti L’Autentica, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Samuel Adams Boston Lager, Truly Wild Berry Hard Seltzer, Mionetto Prosecco, Heineken 0.0, Heineken, Michelob Ultra, Fiji Water, Lunazul Blanco Tequila and Disaronno Liqueur.
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- Bartender Lisa Scittarelli creating a specialty cocktail.
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- Guests enjoyed an assortment of specialty cocktails.
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- The Ciao Baby cocktail, a blend of Galliano Ristretto Liqueur, Plantation Pineapple Rum, coconut liqueur, Aperol and citrus, garnished with a wild orchid.
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- The Ocean’s 11 cocktail, Pallini Limoncello, white rum, Passionfruit Liqueur and orange juice, topped with a blood orange slice.
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- Guests enjoyed an assortment of specialty cocktails.
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- Bellini with Mionetto Rosé Prosecco, peach liqueur and a citrus expression.
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- The Amaretto Sour cocktail, a blend of Disaronno Amaretto, Larceny Bourbon and citrus, garnished with a Luxardo cherry and orange slice.
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- Truly Wild Berry Hard Seltzer, Michelob Ultra, Heineken, Birra Moretti and Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA.
Photos by Laura Widness.
