In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) hosted a Women in Hospitality cocktail reception and networking event at 10 Rocks Tapas Bar & Restaurant in Pawtucket on March 9. Hosted by 10 Rocks Tapas Bar & Restaurant Owner Carmen Monteiro, guests enjoyed cocktails and conversation along with the venue’s infused tapas, cocktails, live music and ambiance, all influenced by the culture of Monteiro’s native Cape Verde. Women in Hospitality offers an ongoing series of events formed to advance women in the industry and to create peer opportunities for success factors in hospitality, travel and tourism.
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- Dale J. Venturini, President & CEO, Rhode Island Hospitality Association, greets guests during the Women in Hospitality cocktail reception and networking event on March 9.
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- Carmen Monteiro, Owner, and colleague Eli Lima, 10 Rocks Tapas Bar & Restaurant.
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- Rajani Mahadevan, Michelle Pelletier, Shannon Broadbent, Jessica Bishop, Beacon Mutual Insurance; Carmen Monteiro, Owner, 10 Rocks Tapas Bar & Restaurant.
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- Rajani Mahadevan, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Beacon Mutual, and Dale Venturini, President & CEO, RIHA.
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- Heather Singleton, Chief Operating Officer, RIHA, and Allyson Cote, Ocean State Shields.
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- A Criola Martini: a blend of vodka, peach schnapps and mango purée, topped with a splash of Prosecco.
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- The traditional Caipirinha cocktail showcases muddled lime, sugar and cachaça, garnished with a slice of lime.
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- Caroline Bhatia, Director of Membership, RIHA; Carolina Villela and Erin Hensel, Providence Marriott Downtown.
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- Erin Mignosa and Krystal Potenza, RISE Engineering; Jennifer Freitas and Dayna Passaretti, The District.
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- Joel Sheveck, Restaurant Accounting Solutions, and Dale J. Venturini, President & CEO, RIHA.
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- Kamila Bermudez, Erin Degulis and Carley Foto, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Photos courtesy of RIHA.
