The inaugural Taste of SoNo was hosted at the Magnificent Room at The SoNo Collection in Norwalk on May 22. Hosted by Connecticut Foodshare, the event showcased culinary talent from local eateries with cooking demonstrations by the David Alan Hospitality Group and Jeff Taibe, Co-owner and Executive Chef, Bar Bushido. To drink, guests enjoyed cocktails created by Event Mixologist Eric Ribeiro, spirits from Litchfield Distillery and Washington Prime, and beer from Two Roads Brewing Company and Spacecat Brewing Company. Sponsored by Stop & Shop, Xfinity, BMW of Darien, LAZ, Safelite, AT&T, Total Mortgage and Guardian, the event benefited Connecticut Foodshare, an organization working to address hunger by working with community food donors, mobilizing volunteers and partnering with community food banks.
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- Guests enjoy the Taste of SoNo on May 22 at the Magnificent Room at The SoNo Collection in Norwalk.
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- Sharon Vaghi, Brand Ambassador, Litchfield Distillery highlighting Litchfield Port Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey.
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- The Litchfield Distillery spirits line.
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- Event Mixologist Eric Ribeiro mixed up craft cocktails for guests.
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- Chris Tishelman, General Manager and Bartender, Spacecat Brewing Company.
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- Spacecat Summer Kölsch Style Ale and Regulus American IPA.
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- Rob Moss and Dave Studwell, Co-owners, Washington Prime.
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- Washington Prime Vodka and Bourbon.
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- Ted Dumbauld, Founder and Co-CEO, SoNo 1420 America’s Maritime Distillery showcasing SoNo 1420 Finished at Sea Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
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- A pour of SoNo 1420 Finished at Sea Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
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- Cocktails from Jacob’s Pickles.
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- Steph Sweeney, Co-owner and Jeff Taibe, Co-owner and Executive Chef, Bar Bushido.
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- Merchandise from Two Roads Brewing Company.
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- Gratsi Wine in White, Rosé and Red.
Photos by Andrew Dominick.
