
Carbone’s Hospitality hosted its fourth annual Oktoberfest at Carbone’s Prime in Rocky Hill on Sept. 19. Guests enjoyed an evening featuring delicious food prepared at live chef stations by the team at Carbone’s Prime, paired with a variety of fine beer, wine and spirits poured by distributor representatives during the charitable event. Hosted by FOX61’s Lauren Rovella and Keith McGilvery and 96 TIC-FM’s and WTI- AM 1080’s Mark the Shark Christopher, all proceeds benefited Laura’s Garden, a nonprofit working to provide educational opportunities through nature-based learning.
- Carbone’s Hospitality hosted its fourth annual Oktoberfest at Carbone’s Prime in Rocky Hill on Sept. 19.
- Carm Serrantino, Chef; Paul Rafala, Executive Chef and Managing Partner, Carbone’s Prime; and Dominic Rafala.
- Paul Fede, Co-founder, Gooseneck Vineyards.
- Cali LaSpina, District Manager, Copper Cane Wines & Provisions showcasing Belle Glos Balade Pinot Noir.
- Ruvin Bogati, Sales Representative, Connecticut Distributors, Inc., highlighting WhistlePig CampStock Wheat Whiskey.
- WhistlePig CampStock Wheat Whiskey.
- Brand Ambassadors Ashley Magdon and Angela Salvatore showcasing Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
- Jillian Carey, Account Development Manager, Brescome Barton showcasing Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon, Giovanni Rosso Barolo and Far Niente Post & Beam Chardonnay.
- Phuong Thy Villaysane, Moët Hennessy Portfolio Manager, Brescome Barton highlighting Chateau d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé.
- Chateau d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé and The Beach Rosé.
- Carolann Alos, Sales Representative, Brescome Barton with the Blanco Margarita featuring Volcan de Mi Tierra Tequila and RIPE Bar Juice Agave Margarita.
- Jeff Conelius, Craft Spirits Specialist, Allan S. Goodman.
- Emily Austin showcasing Lunazul Blanco Tequila and John Walker, Martignetti Companies highlighting Cointreau Noir.
- Jon Ladd, Sales Ambassador, Back East Brewing Company.
- James Wright, Co-owner and Brewer and Jen Wright, Co-owner and Executive Director, Luppoleto Brewing Co.
- The Carbone’s Prime Press Food Truck with Paul & Vinnie’s and Tallulah’s.
- Hector Moran, The Penthouse Cigar Lounge.
- Worldwide Wines’ Bill Okesson highlighting Nino Negri Valtellina Superiore Mazer Nebbiolo and Tom Taylor pouring a red wine.
- Sequoia Grove Chardonnay and Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino.