The 2014 Greenwich Wine & Food Festival during September 25–27, 2014 showcased celebrities and local talent at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich. The festival offered grand, savory tastings and intriguing demonstrations from more than 100 exclusive food, wine and spirit vendors, as well as live musical performances. Locals Adam Patrick, Gretchen Thomas and Jeff Marron were part of a mixology panel and cocktail competition. Beverage sponsors such as LEAF Vodka and 90+ Cellars showcased their products alongside national and local culinary experts from both Westchester and Fairfield Counties and beyond, including James Beard award-winning chefs.
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- Emmy award winning television personality and Connecticut resident Kathie Lee Gifford, with her Gifft Wines in partnership with Scheid Family Wines of California and Donna Taylor, of Vine Ventures and Addison Fine Wines & Spirits.
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- CTbites.com and the Serendipity Blogger Lounge with guests Jeff Marron, Beverage Manager, Kawa Ni, LeFarm and The Whelk; Adam Patrick, Bar Manager, Match; and Gretchen Thomas, Wine and Spirits Director, Barcelona.
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- Ketel One mixology seminar.
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- Eder Brother’s promotion staff Stephanie Corsaro, Melisa Reid and Joann Freda with Global Spirits’ Julius Criscione (in blue) at the LEAF Vodka booth.
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- On stage at the cocktail competition: USBG member Adam Patrick (in sunglasses), of Match in South Norwalk, took the win.
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- 90+ Cellars’ Matt Prestiano, Account Manager, New Haven County & Shoreline East; Michael Munk, Regional Sales Manager, CT & RI; David McNulty, Account Manager, Fairfield County.
