The Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) hosted its 30th Annual Golf Classic Fundraiser at the Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown on October 7. The sold-out tournament is one of the largest fundraisers of the year for the association. Hospitality industry sponsors, beverage suppliers, restaurateurs, bar managers, food service workers and trade members participated in the fundraising tournament, which benefits the RI Hospitality Association Education Foundation. McGrath Clambakes hosted lunch with support from Performance Food Group, Drum Rock Products and Superior Bakery. Sponsors included Affiliated Insurance Managers, Beacon Mutual Insurance Company, blumshapiro, Falvey Linen Supply, Gordon Food Service, Heartland Payment Systems, Horizon Beverage, KEEL Vodka, Mancini Beverage, McLaughlin & Moran, Inc., RISE Engineering, Sprague Operating Resources, Sysco Boston, The Dean Hotel and Twin River Casino, among others.
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- Sarah Bratko, RIHA; Nichole Jorel, RIHA; and Christine Phillips, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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- Nichole Jorel, RIHA and Burnell Goldman, Chairman of the Board, RIHA.
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- Chuck Fraser, Sysco; Dale Venturini, RIHA; David Muller, Sysco; and Al Martin, Sysco Boston LLC.
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- Pavli Nashed, McLaughlin & Moran, Inc., highlighting Founders Brewing Co. Canadian Breakfast Stout.
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- Guests enjoyed cocktails featuring KEEL Vodka.
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- Two Roads Brewing Company Roadsmary’s Baby Pumpkin Ale.
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- Founders Brewing Co. Canadian Breakfast Stout and Kentucky Breakfast Stout.
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- Brand Ambassador Gabriella Matos, KEEL Vodka featuring a spiced apple cider cocktail.
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- Vincent Moranto, Supervisor, McLaughlin & Moran, Inc., and Adderly Lopez, Merchandiser, McLaughlin & Moran, Inc.
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- Guests enjoyed JNSQ Rosé Cru, Gérard Bertrand Coté des Roses Rosé, Landmark Vineyards Overlook Chardonnay and Torbreck Woodcutter’s Shiraz from within the MS Walker portfolio.
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- Selections from Nauti Hard Seltzers and the new Natural Light Hard Seltzers line.
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- Sean Woodbine and Kyle McKay, LAZ Ultimate Hospitality.
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- Kyle Stamps, Bartender, KG Kitchen Bar and Dave Montoya, Sales Representative, MS Walker.
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- ProStart students from the Exeter Job Corps Academy with Mark Bennison, Chef Instructor (middle, striped apron); Brian Casey, Board Member, National Restaurant Association (second from right); and Chef Bobby Viel, Gordon Food Service (far right).
Photos by Laura Widness.
