2023 Bartenders Ball

The event took place on Monday, July 10, 2023 at R1 Indoor Karting.

first we’d like to say a bunch of thank yous to the people that made the night so wonderful: to our hosts, birthday girl Windsong Hadley and Vito Lantz, for keeping the crowd laughing. Thank you to our presenters, Mike Delehanty, R1 Bartender Alice, and the Providence Drum Troupe who also put on an amazing performance. Thank you to DJ Pauly Danger for providing the best tunes for everyone to dance to and to Mary Rose Noir for putting on a burlesque performance for the books (a definite high point of the evening)! Big shout out to volunteers Victoria Lankford, Jade Sisti, Amanda Grafe, Armond Rivard, and Colleen and Steve Mulligan. Thank you to Corinne Southern for handling the live competitions like a champ and to our videographer and video host Eric Barao and Scout Lyons. Thank you to KStar for doing caricatures and Amy the Mime for making paper flowers. Thank you to photographer Craig Kirkland for taking photos of the night (which we will share soon) and thank you to our sponsors Grey Sail Brewery, Guinness Beer, Bootblack Brand, Smoke Lab Vodka, Rhodium, and Mancini Beverage. Thank you of course to R1 Indoor Karting for letting us use their wonderful space. Thank you to event planner Tess Lyons, the Lyons family and friends.

Here are some of your favorites – bars first, then bartenders…

Favorite Watering Hole: Moonshine Alley (PVD)

Favorite Dive Bar : Rusty’s (Middletown)

Favorite Fancy Drink Bar: The Eddy (PVD – downcity)

Favorite Gay Bar: The Stable (PVD)

Favorite multitasker: Leah Stoddard

Sassiest bartender: Gina DeCesare

Bartender-as-a-therapist: Billy Andrade

Fancy cocktail bartender: Chris Annunziato

Most write-in votes: Charlie P.

Favorite hair: Rebecca Hastings

Funniest bartender: Jodi Furtado

Ronin: Mike Kelly

Favorite local icon: Mike Kelly

Favorite singing bartender: Scarlett Delgado

Favorite social media account: Corinne Southern

Favorite hotel bartender: Ariana Romeo

Favorite new bartender: Matt Prezzato

Favorite dive-bar bartender: Janay DeMello

Favorite bartender in unexpected location (e.g. popups): Steve Sharp

Favorite new / original mixed drink creator: David “Sasquatch” Podsnap

Favorite beard: Michael “Riggs” Rigby

tasting room bartender: Julie Taylor

OVERALL:

Second runner up most votes overall: Scarlett Delgado

Second runner up most votes overall Leah Stoddard

First runner up – favorite overall bartender: Corinne Southern

Favorite Overall Bartender: Michael “Riggs” Rigby

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Watch a recap of the festivities below:

List of 2023 Nominees by Category

Favorite Fancy Cocktail Bartender
Adriana A. – Bayberry/ What Cheer
Bill L. – LowKey
Charlie P. – Moonshine Alley
Chris A. – Courtland Club/ The Royal Bobcat
Elisa N. – Mayday
Jackie P. – Askew/ Alchemy
Kimi R. – Kimi’s
Nicole W. – The Joint
Patrice M. – Bluefin Grille/ Marriott Providence
Patrick – Hometown Tavern
Rebecca H. – Irish American Athletic Club
Seth G. – The Walnut Room
Spencer S. – IYAC/ Forty1degree North

Favorite Tasting Room Bartender
Amie N. – Foolproof Brewing (Pawtucket)
Dave M. – Narragansett Tap Room
Ian H. – Verde Vineyards
Josh D. – Narragansett Brewery
Julie T. – Trinity Brew Pub
Justin C. – Grey Sail Taproom
Will W. – Askew
Lora – Foolproof Brewing Company
Kolby G. – Malted Barley

Favorite Ronin Bartender (serving at many locations)
Becky Moreetini
Corinne Southern
Kimberly Hallman
Kyara Vargas
Lara D. Pietropaolo
Lisa Camacho
Mike Kelly
Scarlett Delgado
Steve Sharp

Favorite Bartender at an Unexpected Place
Jimmy James C. – Union Bar + Burrito
John B. – The Chandler
Julia H. – Blues Cafe
Katerina P. – PTX/ Deadbeats
Nicky P. – Captain Seaweeds
Rhowen G. – Fete Music Hall
Steve S. – Sports Tap/ The Hot Club/ Kimi’s
Will W. – Askew

Favorite New Bartender
Ariana R. – Reiners/ The Graduate
Jimmy O. – Wally’s Weiners
Julia H. – Blues Cafe
Lauren M. – Viesté Simply Italian
Matt P. – Royal Bobcat/ Ogie’s/ The Avery
Ryan S. – Askew
Stephanie S. – Ladder 133

Favorite Bartender-as-Therapist
Brian H. – Rouge Island
Bennett C. – Lobster Bar/ Pour Judgement
Billy A. – Captain Seaweeds
Charissa C. – Ladder 133
Courtney M. – The Roast House
Darian C. – The Axe Bar
Eric Michael N. – 133 Club
Jon C. – Bally’s
Kristin “Granny” V. – Alpine Country Club
Elisabeth “Lissa” H. – 133 Club
Pegean K. – Ogie’s
Rhowen G. – Fete Music Hall
Stephanie S. – Ladder 133
Zac E. – Irish American Athletic Club/ Forty 1degrees North

Best Multitasking Bartender
Alda T. – Hometown Tavern
Amanda B. – The Local
Becky H. – Irish American Athletic Club
Brooke I. – Harry’s Burger Bar
Darian C. – The Axe Bar
Dominic – The Met
Elisa N. – Mayday
Eric Michael N. – 133 Club
Gary L. – Lucky’s Irish Pub
Gina F. – Tremblay’s
Jackie P. – Askew/ Alchemy
Kerri H. – Champlin’s Seafood
Leah S. – 133 Club/ The Hot Club
Lisa C. – The End Zone/ The Bone Yard
Max P. – Kimi’s
Nicole W. – The Joint
Pam M. Crossroads Pub
Rebecca H. – Irish American Athletic Club

Favorite Local Icon (helps define the bar scene in your part of RI)
Aaron A. – Ciro’s Tavern
Audrey K. – Troop
Billy A. – Captain Seaweeds
Danielle T. – Dusk
Dave M. – Narragansett Tap Room
Desiree C. – Rosalina’s
Ellie C. – Royal Bobcat
Eric S. – Nolan’s
Jesse S. – Nolan’s
John B. – The Chandler
Julie T. – Trinity Brew Pub
Michael H. – What Cheer
Mike K. – Multiple locations
Scarlett D. – Nickanees/ RI Cruisin’ Cocktails
Steve S. – Sports Tap/ The Hot Club/ Kimi’s
Stu F. – The Avery
Billy N. – Craft Burger & Beer

Sassiest Bartender
Aaron A. – Ciro’s Tavern
Brooke I. – Harry’s Burger Bar
Elisabeth “Lissa” H. – 133 Club
Ellie C. – Royal Bobcat
Emmy C. – PTX
Eric S. – Nolan’s
Gina D. – Atwood Grille
Joshua B. – The Point Tavern/ Rooftop at the Providence G
Kayla O.D. – Dusk
Kerri H. – Champlin’s Seafood
Kristin A. – Pawtucket Country Club/ Twin River
Lara D.P. – PTX/ The Avery/ The Columbus
Leah S. – 133 Club/ The Hot Club
Madison T. – The Royal Bobcat

Funniest Bartender
Adriana A. – Bayberry / What Cheer
Alda T. – Hometown Tavern
Becky H. – Irish American Athletic Club
Bennett C. – Lobster Bar/ Pour Judgement
Billy A. – Captain Seaweeds
Chase H. – Irish American Athletic Club
Dee B. – Market Street Pub
Jodi F. – Market Street Pub
John K. – Tavern on Broadway
Kelly M. – Gregg’s Restaurant
Lauren M. – Viesté Simply Italian
Michael H. – What Cheer
Michael R. – The Stable
Patrick F. – Hometown Tavern
Rachel R. – La Masseria
Wayne G. – The Stable/ Deadbeats
Will W. – Askew

Favorite Social Media Account
Amanda B. – Amanda Bedard
Art – @luckyenoughpvd
Becky M. – @motherwine
Corinne S. – @corinnesouthern
Danielle T. – @inthenightwetrust
Jimmy James C. – @jimmy.___.james
Kristi – kristiskraftails.com
Kyara V. @kykyivette
Michael R. – @Mike_rigggs
Neda K. – @thee.khan
Wayne G. – @wainerd

Best Beard
Charlie P. – Moonshine Alley
Chase H. – Irish American Athletic Club
Eric Michael N. – 133 Club
Gary L. – Lucky’s Irish Pub
Jimmy O. – Wally’s Wieners
John C. – Alchemy
Mike R. – The Stable

Favorite Hair
Brittany B. – Bar & Board
Desiree C. – Rosalina’s
Elisabeth “Lissa” H. – 133 Club
Jonathan F. – The Parlour
Julia H. – Blues Cafe
Keenan D. – The Wild Colonial
Kelly M. – Gregg’s Restaurant
Mandy Narragansett Brewery
Neda K. – The Avery/ Ogie’s
Rebecca H. – Irish American Athletic Club
Rhowen G. – Fete Music Hall
Samm M. – Ogie’s
Seth G. – The Walnut Room

Favorite Singing Bartender
Amanda S. – JJ’s/ Dusk
Corinne S. – Platforms/ The Parlour/ The Pumphouse
Dave M. – Narragansett Tap Room
Jesse S. – Nolan’s
Kimberly H. – The Parlour/ The Hot Club
Kyle V. – Troop
Luke B. – Kismet Improv
Dave “Sasquatch” – The Galactic Theatre
Scarlett D. – Nickanees/ RI Cruisin’ Cocktails
Steve DelM. – Nolan’s
Steve Don. – Nolan’s

Favorite Dive Bar Bartender
Amanda S. – JJ’s/ Dusk
Hannah K. – News Cafe
Janay D. – Rusty’s
Jesse S. – Nolan’s
Jonathan F. – The Parlour
Katerina P. – PTX/ Deadbeats
Nicky P. – Captain Seaweeds

Favorite Hotel Bartender
John B. – The Chandler
Kristin A. – Pawtucket Country Club/ Twin River
Opal R. – Bluefin Grille / Marriott Providence
Patrice M. – Bluefin Grille / Marriott Providence
Zac – Irish American Athletic Club/ Forty 1degrees North
Ariana R. – Reiners/ The Graduate

Favorite New/ Original Mixed Drink Creator/ Bartender
Jen D. – The Eddy
Kayleigh S. – The East End
Michelle C. – The Tiny Bar
Bill L. – LowKey
Chris A. – Courtland Club/ The Royal Bobcat
Diego N. – Castle Hill Inn
Madison T. – The Royal Bobcat
Max P. – Kimi’s
Neda K. – The Avery/ Ogie’s
Samm M. – Ogie’s
Dave “Sasquatch” – The Galactic Theatre

Monthly bartender challenges

These are similar, but a whole different animal. They’re moving around the state each month — find out more here.