BevMax, in partnership with the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, hosted its annual Bevs & Bites tasting and fundraiser at the Bendel Mansion in Stamford on Feb. 9. Brand ambassadors and representatives from local wholesalers and suppliers were in attendance to pour a variety of local spirits, fine wines and craft beer selections for guests paired with cuisine prepared by local renowned chefs, restaurants and caterers, including AMG Catering & Events, A&S Fine Foods, East Coast Clambake, On the Marc Events, Seasonal Catering, Marcia Selden Catering, Catering by Christine, Best in Gourmet, The Blind Rhino, Divina Modern Italian, Palmer’s Catering & Events, Katie’s Kitchen, Alchemy Celebrations, The Gusto Kitchen, Columbus Park Trattoria and Lindsay’s Handmade Ice Cream. Proceeds from the event benefited the mission and programming of the Stamford Museum & Nature Center.
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- Stella Schwuchow, Manager, BevMax East Main; Marc Nicolet, Vice President and U.S. Sales Director, Compass Box Whisky; and Betty Swietek, Manager, BevMax Ridgeway.
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- Marilyn Coe, Brand Ambassador; Phuong Thy Vilasayne, Moët Portfolio Manager, Brescome Barton; and Christopher Munk, Account Development Manager, Brescome Barton.
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- Eva Milanowski, Promotions Specialist, Eder Bros, Inc.
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- Christopher Benson, Sales Representative, Latitude Beverage Co.
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- Shayne Bingham, Brand Manager and Mixologist, American Metal Whiskey.
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- Olivia Panetti, Promotional Specialist, SipMARGS.
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- SipMARGS Sparkling Spicy Margarita and Sparkling Mango Margarita.
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- Mariette Slater, Brand Manager, Full Moonshine from Hickory Ledges Farm.
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- Kaitlin Carmoega, Brand Specialist, TÖST.
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- TÖST Nonalcoholic Rosé and Chardonnay.
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- Steven Walkerwicz, Regional Director Northeast, Milestone Brands.
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- Jen and Jimmy Tziokas, Sales Representative, Brewery Collective.
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- East Rock Brewing Company Brand Ambassadors Dave Sprague and Wendi Taylor.
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- Marc Nicolet, Vice President and U.S. Sales Director, Compass Box Whisky.
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- Compass Box Hedonism Scotch Whisky, Orchard House Scotch Whisky, The Spaniard Scotch Whisky, The Spice Tree Scotch Whisky and The Peat Monster Scotch Whisky.
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- A Connecticut Distributors, Inc., Brand Representative pouring a white wine.
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- All of BevMax: Claudia Castillo; Elisa Loret de Mola, Controller; Erin Lee, Executive Office Administrator; William Berkoff, Vice President; Stella Schwuchow, Manager, BevMax East Main; and Betty Swietek, Manager, BevMax Ridgeway.
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- Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin.
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- Guests enjoyed assorted baked treats.
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- Cantera Negra Añejo Tequila and Negra Café.
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- Guests enjoyed assorted bites and small plates.
Photos by Andrew Dominick.
