The Westerly-Pawcatuck Young Professionals Network (WYPN) hosted its Second Annual Cocktail Challenge on November 16, 2014 at the Knickerbocker Cafe. Judges included David Dadekian of “Eat Drink, RI;” Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails’ Willa Van Nostrand; Lucas Bols East Coast Brand Ambassador Jennifer Ferreira; and El Rancho Grande’s Joaquin Meza. The Malted Barley won on “Judge’s Choice” and Ella’s Fine Food and Drink won “People’s Choice.” All event proceeds went to benefit Opening Doors for Westerly Children, a United Way committee that promotes early literacy.
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- Judges and winners. David Dadekian; James Roland, Ella’s Fine Food & Drink; Willa Van Nostrand; Ryan Tunnacliffe, Ella’s Fine Food & Drink; Jennifer Ferreira; Tyler Olsen and Colin Bennett, The Malted Barley; and Joaquin Meza. Photos by Chris Almeida.
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- In second place, Brian and Jenn Keilty from Perks & Corks Café. Photos by Chris Almeida.
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- Competitors select ingredients. Photos by Chris Almeida.
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- Judges El Rancho Grande’s Joaquin Meza; Lucas Bols East Coast Brand Ambassador Jennifer Ferreira; “Eat, Drink, RI” founder David Dadekian; and Willa Van Nostrand, Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails. Photos by Chris Almeida.
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- Judges El Rancho Grande’s Joaquin Meza; Lucas Bols East Coast Brand Ambassador Jennifer Ferreira; Willa Van Nostrand, Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails; and “Eat, Drink RI” founder David Dadekian. Photos by Chris Almeida.
Photos by Chris Almeida.
