
United States Bartenders Guild Rhode Island (USBG RI) chapter members gathered to celebrate the New Year at Lang’s Bowlarama in Cranston on December 28, 2015. Ketel One Vodka sponsored the event. USBG RI board members discussed chapter plans for the year ahead, enjoyed a service industry Yankee gift swap, and plenty of bowling. Anyone interested in attending meetings or joining the chapter should contact rhodeisland@usbg.org.
- Jared Iannelli, Providence Beverage On Premise Brand Development Manager, Rhode Island Distributing Co.; Tracy Kardeys; and Vanessa Diploma, Events Manager, MKTG Inc. with featured Ketel One products.
- Joaquin Meza, El Rancho Grande and featured Ketel One products.
- USBG RI members: Stephanie Merola, Andino’s; Kristine Dunphy, Bacaro; Michael Taberski, The Dorrance; Kimberly Gilo, El Rancho Grande; Joaquin Meza, El Rancho Grande; Vito Lantz, The Dorrance; Jared Iannelli, Providence Beverage On Premise Brand Development Manager, Rhode Island Distributing Co.
- Chris Almeida, USBG RI Chapter President.
- Joaquin Meza, El Rancho Grande.
- Ian Single, Sons of Liberty Spirits.
- Frank Martucci, General Manager of Beverage Operations, Twin River Casino.
- Standing: Jared Iannelli, Providence Beverage On Premise Brand Development Manager, Rhode Island Distributing Co.; Frank Martucci, General Manager of Beverage Operations, Twin River Casino; Joaquin Meza, El Rancho Grande; Kimberly Gilo, El Rancho Grande; Vito Lantz, The Dorrance; Michael Taberski, The Dorrance; Stephanie Merola, Andino’s; Shane Diblasio, The Dorrance; Ian Single, Sons of Liberty Spirits. Front row: Chris Almeida, USBG RI Chapter President; Kristine Dunphy, Bacaro; and Elizabeth Sawtelle, Nick’s on Broadway.
Photos by Chris Almeida.