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Enjoying the chili samples Saturday night at Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
The North Fork Environmental Council held its annual chili night at Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead Friday night.
The panel of judges included Riverhead councilwoman Jodi Giglio, Calverton Civic Association president Rex Farr, Southold town trustee Dave Bergen, Democratic candidate Abigail Field, and former NFEC board member Kevin Cahill.
First place was awarded to Ammirati’s, second place to Jamesport Manor Inn, and best specialty chili to Lobster Roll Northside. Ammirati’s won people’s choice and best overall chili.
Senator Ken LaValle was on hand to present L.I. Farm Bureau executive director Joe Gergela with the 2014 Paul Stoutenburgh Leadership Award.
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Matthew Kar of Jamesport Manor Inn. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)Jerilyn Toole and Christina Ragone from Lobster Roll Northside. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)The crew from Ammirati’s: Owners Steve and Greg Ammirati (rear), Chef Chewy Milagos and wife Joanna. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)Auction prizes donated by local businesses. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Riverhead councilwoman Jodi Giglio with NFEC president Bill Toedter. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
The Fife family of Aquebogue samples Jamesport Manor Inn’s pork and bean chili. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)Tony Nish performed. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)Riverhead supervisor Sean Walter. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski (left) with Senator Ken LaValle. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)Senator LaValle presented L.I. Farm Bureau executive director Joe Gergela with the Paul Stoutenburgh Leadership Award.Judges (from left): Jodi Giglio, Rex Farr, Dave Bergen, Abigail Field, and Kevin Cahill. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
