Approximately 700 guests attended the annual Faith Middletown Food Schmooze Martini Competition to benefit WNPR and CPTV at The Riverview in Simsbury on June 19, 2014. Ticket holders sampled and voted on creative cocktails, savored selections at food stations from area restaurants, as well as enjoyed music and dancing. Food Schmooze Gold went to Plan B’s “Smokin’ with James,” created by Eric Williams and Jim Wishnoski; Silver went to Quench Cafe’s “Night of Passion,” created by Rob Martini; and Bronze went to Max Burger’s “Blueberry Mo-Tini,” created by Jason Sowik.

Martini with award and cocktail, which was made with infused Tanduay Asian Rum.

Silver winner Quench Cafe’s “Night of Passion,” created by Rob Martini.