In honor of its 50th anniversary, the Special Olympics of Rhode Island hosted a second annual Savor the Flavors of Rhode Island food tasting and cocktail event at Roger Williams Park Casino in Providence on August 16. Guests enjoyed food from a variety of vendors including Basta Italian Restaurant, Providence GPub, Chelo’s Hometown Bar & Grille and The Safe House. Beverage selections included cocktails by KEEL Vodka, beer from Revival Brewing Co. and wine from Newport Vineyards.
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- The Special Olympics of Rhode Island celebrated its 50th anniversary at its Savor the Flavors of Rhode Island event at Roger Williams Park Casino on August 16.
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- A specialty cocktail made with event sponsor brand KEEL Vodka, elderflower liqueur and lemonade.
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- Nicholas DeRobbio, Special Olympics RI, highlighting KEEL Vodka.
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- Specialty Bee’s Knees cocktails featured Jeptha Creed Honey Flavored Vodka.
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- Steve Medgyesy, Sales Representative, MS Walker pouring Newport Vineyards Great White and Phillip Correia, Sales Representative, MS Walker pouring La Maialina Gertrude Toscana.
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- Gabrielle Charbonneau of Red Fin Crudo + Kitchen gave a cocktail demonstration, creating a variation of a Bee’s Knees cocktail, substituting Jeptha Creed Vodka for gin.
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- Jamie Lacasse, Bartender and Brand Ambassador, Revival Brewing Co. pouring Revival Brewing Co.’s new Hail Beary Blueberry Sour Ale.
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- A display of wines from Newport Vineyards, including Newport Vineyards Vidal Blanc, Newport Vineyards Dry Rosé and Newport Vineyards Rochambeau.
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- Allison Wilke, Food & Beverage Manager, Newport Vineyards highlighting Newport Vineyards Rochambeau.
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- Lindsey Dixey, Taproom Manager and Event Specialist, The Guild.
Photos by Laura Widness.
