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Robert Anderson of Greenport (Peconic Landing) and Tori Ireland of Laurel (Porto Bello) hurry to the finish line. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)
Sianna “Cici” Renee of Crazy Beans in Greenport couldn’t be beat at the 7th annual North Fork Waiter Race on Saturday.
Dozens watched on as the 24 servers from North Fork restaurants raced through the streets of downtown Greenport balancing a filled glass on trays. The route began at Eastern Long Island Hospital’s Opportunity Shop on Main Street and loops around Claudio’s before ending at the Market on Front Street.
The Manorville waitress representing Crazy Beans took first place with James Mullane and Jade Torres, both of Claudio’s, placing second and third, respectively. This year’s even raised approximately $1,200 for Eastern Long Island Hospital Physical Therapy and Fitness programs, according to Linda Sweeney, ELIH Executive Director Foundation/Community Relations.
Photographer Elizabeth Wagner was there to capture the event. See her photos below:
ELIH special events manager Alex Georgoulakos registers participants.Racing for Claudio’s Clam Bar: Chateau Butler of Middle Island, Katie Talande of Manorville, Jade Torres of Southold, and manager Diane Slack of Mattituck.Vuk Ognjenavic of Montenegro, Christine Ramnarine of Aquebogue, and Luka Koprivica of Montenegro/East Marion racing for Hellenic with Casey Gelderman of Southold and Leah Baxendale of Southold racing for Andy’s.Peconic Landing Director of Dining Services Bill Bjornholm with the Peconic Landing team: Robert Anderson of Greenport, Leslie Perez of Greenport, Dylan Tabor of Southold, and Cindy Cecaida of Greenport. Not pictured: Dayanara Rios of Greenport.Racing for Claudio’s Clam Bar: Ryan Mullane of Sound Beach, James Mullane of Sound Beach, Chateau Butler of Middle Island, and Jade Torres of Southold.Racing for Crazy Beans: Sianna “Cici” Renee of Manorville and Samantha Graham of Greenport.Racing for Porto Bello: Tori Ireland of Laurel, Erin McEntee of Greenport, and Emily Divello of Mattituck.Peter Clarke announcing the rules and introducing participants.
In the lead: Robert Anderson of Greenport (Peconic Landing) and Tori Ireland of Laurel (Porto Bello) followed by Dayanara Rios of Greenport (Peconic Landing) Vuk Ognjenavic of Montenegro (Hellenic), and Luka Koprivica of Montenegro/East Marion (Hellenic).Tori Ireland of Laurel (Porto Bello) splashes as she passes Robert Anderson of Greenport (Peconic Landing).Jade Torres of Southold (Claudio’s Clam Bar) and Leah Baxendale of Southold.Sianna “Cici” Renee of Manorville (Crazy Beans) and Emily Divello of Mattituck (Porto Bello).Participants of the 7th Annual North Fork Waiter Race.Greenport Village Trustee Julia Robins and ELIH CEO Paul Connor with 7th Annual North Fork Waiter Race winners: Sianna “Cici” Renee of Manorville (1st Crazy Beans), James Mullane of Sound Beach (2nd Claudio’s Clam Bar), and Jade Torres of Southold (3rd Claudio’s Clam Bar).
