Great Taste's poster party was full of fun
Last night was the unveiling of the Great Taste of the Grove poster (left) at the Mutiny Hotel. Atchana's East/West Kitchen supplied the food and drink. It was a great night out by the pool, the weather was beautiful and everyone seemed to be there.Above are Gary Ciuca, co-chairman of the Chamber's January event, with Prince Media Development’s President Heather Bettner, who oversees all event operations and sponsorship sales. With them are Lupe and Tony Noboa, Tony is president of the Chamber.
Also in attendance were Monty Trainer, Camille DePhillips, Sue McConnell, Sylvia Quinn, Katherine Phillips, Richard Issa, Erica and Adam Kutner, Antoinette Baldwin, David Guzikowski, Mary McDonald, Michelle Alvarez, Doreen LoCicero, Erika King and so many more friends, it really was a great turnout.
Some of us joked about putting the Grove "characters" in a reality show, it's funny how we are all at odds in the day and then at night, bygones are bygones and we can all party and hang out together as friends. Lots of good reality tv there.
Antoinette said the name of the show should be "Desperate Grovites," which we all liked. I joked about us being right at the pool's edge and as usually happens in a reality show, someone ends up in the pool, so it was the perfect setting.
Antoinette had some good news about the King Mango Strut -- she and Glenn Terry met with City Manager Pete Hernandez, who mediated, and they had a nice discussion on how to make the Strut happen this year. Which it will. Details to come.
The Great Taste of the Grove is January 9 and 10 this year, in Peacock Park. Look for me in the rum booth (selling, not drinking, well, maybe I'll have a taste).
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8 Comments:
Thanks Grape for covering this event. You are truly are everywhere in the Grove and always supporting the Chamber.. It was a great night and wonderful to see so many Grovites in attendance. Atchana's did a fantastic job in hosting and also thanks to the wonderful harpist who entertained us all evening. Hope to see all of you at the Taste in January..
Anthony Noboa
President
Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce
Great event! I was glad to see so many familiar faces in the crowd... Atchana sure knows how to throw a party. Excited about this year's Taste. Kudos to Gary Ciuca and Heather on the poster unveiling.
Hey grape why didn't you show the poster.
The poster is right there.
Not to rain on anyones parade but the cheese and crackers were nice, but this was The Great Taste of The Grove and that was all they could come up with. The food was a let down, and the poster was a let down. I wasn't impressed, other then that I had a great time with my peers and of course Mr. Grape.
Ironcially all that was left when I got there were Grapes. :)
I don't know where everyone was but there was wine, drinks and passed hors d'oeuvres for two hours- you must have gotten there late. Atchana's was very accomodating..
Those that complain should step up and volunteer to give their opinions about the poster and venue for next year..
I must say, that although I do not particularly like the poster per say... Having counted Atchana as one of my personal friends for the past 10 years, I very much doubt that she only served cheese and crackers.... Atchana has got to be one one the most generous people I know, whom is always willing to help.
Giana Leyva
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