The 14th annual A Taste of Simsbury, presented by Liberty Bank, was hosted at The Riverview on Aug. 22. Co-organized by Sarah Nielsen, Executive Director, Simsbury Main Street Partnership, the showcase hosted 22 area restaurants and 17 beverage suppliers for an evening of tastes. Guests enjoyed a variety of cuisine options from each venue paired with beverage tastes from Back East Brewing Co., Drink Mechanics, Counter Weight Brewing Co. New England Cider Co., RIPE Bar Juice, Stormalong Cider, Thomas Hooker Brewery and Waypoint Spirits, among others. Wholesaler sponsors included Brescome Barton, Mancini Beverage, Martignetti Companies and all wine and spirits were supplied by The Wine House and Owner Bill Daum. Proceeds from the sold-out event benefited the Simsbury Main Street Partnership, a nonprofit dedicated to economic development and the support of recreation and tourism in Simsbury.
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- The 14th annual A Taste of Simsbury, presented by Liberty Bank, was hosted at The Riverview on Aug. 22.
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- Chandon Brut Rosé, Masi Fresco di Masi and Banfi Rosa Regale.
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- Carolann Alos, Sales Representative, Brescome Barton and Bill Daum, Owner, The Wine House.
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- Darren Carbone, Martignetti Companies highlighting Opus One Red Blend.
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- Peter Reilly, Counter Weight Brewing Co.
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- All of Millwright’s Restaurant: Andrew Valesquez; Tyler Anderson, Chef; and Lindsay Frye.
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- All from Abigail’s Grille & Wine Bar: Dogukan Kocamangil, Mike Penna, Ashley Scalabrino, Kristin Enaco and Leanna Carlson.
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- Robert Lawrence, Brewer and Alyssa Tezack, Taproom Manager, Dudleytown Brewing Co.
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- Glenn Hellthaler, Thomas Hooker Brewing Co. highlighting Thomas Hooker #smol IPA.
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- Brand Ambassador Noah Bonner and Steve Turpak, Stormalong Cider.
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- Lianna Urso, Fitzgerald’s Foods with her purple velvet cake.
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- Thomas Gex, Plan b Burger Bar.
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- Bob Nuzzello, New England Market Manager, RIPE Bar Juice.
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- Debbie Licho, Co-owner, Waypoint Spirits.
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- All of Little Red Barn Brewers: Kevin Webb, Tracy Webb and Jon Barbagallo.
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- John Kodis and Tomas Nenortas, Co-founder, Quiver Spiced Honey Spirit.
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- Nate Neville, Northeast Beverage and Lauren Kaszuba.
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- Jon Ladd, Back East Brewing Co.
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- Alicia Valliere, Beverage Director, Z Catering with the Perfect Pear cocktail.
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- Aaron Stepka, Founder/CEO, Drink Mechanics.
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- All from The Coffee Spot: Amy Sheehan, Owner; Siobhan Murphy, Head Baker; and Sara West, Bakery Assistant.
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- A Blueberry Margarita from Abigail’s Grille & Wine Bar.
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- A dessert from Blossom Café.
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- Salmon tartare with cucumber and cream sauce over a wheat cracker from Zen Restaurant Group.
