"Java" at the Travelers Championship


(Maryellen Fillo)
The Hartford Courant
Java by Maryellen Fillo
Friday, June 25th

The Travelers Championship Pro Am

The day was perfect, the golf game was good and now it was time to party Wednesday at the TPC River Highlands, where golfers, guests and the celebs blew off steam at a by-invitation-only, top-shelf party.
Michael Bolton provided the entertainment and the 911 on his plans, which include getting much more involved in the annual PGA tournament in order to promote his Bolton Charitable Foundation.
"The golf game was great, not great enough to win, but still good," said Bolton, who played in the Pro-Am match with pro-golfer Brett Quigley, actor Rob Morrow and Connecticut real estate guy Tommy Febbraio.
Febbraio, who owns a golf course down Westport way, was trying to convince Morrow to stop by Thursday and play a round before heading home.
"I have to check with my wife," admitted Morrow, who appeared on "Northern Exposure" and "Numbers" and is set to do a new TV show in the fall. "If I golf again, I'll be getting home late!"
Former Connecticut resident John O'Hurley was also on hand, joking about his game but dead serious when it comes to what's up next professionally.
"I'll be opening on Broadway in "Chicago" in July," said O'Hurley who had other news as well.
"We bought a place in Vermont," he said. "It has its own lake and my plan is to do a lot of fishing with my son."
Hartford hospitals were well-represented with both St. Francis Hospital president Chris Dadlez and Hartford Hospital president Elliot Joseph enjoying the party after rounds of golf.
So were Hartford area restaurants. Vinnie Carbone of Carbone's Ristorante was overseeing the food served at the soiree, which included a sushi table by Feng and a chocolate table courtesy of Munson's.


























(Joe Pesci photo courtesy of Gina Mozzacato!)

Carbone's at The Travelers Championship!


(Ricky Barnes at last year's Travelers Championship)
June 21st - June 27th, 2010
For all the golf fans out there, it's Travelers Championship season and this year Carbone's will be teaming up with national food service company, Aramark and providing some "local flavor" to the hospitality venues and private parties at this year's tournament. Jason Soucy, Director of Sales for the Traveler's Championship says, “We are extremely excited to have Vinnie Carbone and Carbone's Ristorante join as an event partner. We believe that it is important to demonstrate to our sponsors and fans that we are constantly striving to elevate the hospitality experience at the Travelers Championship. Adding Vinnie’s expertise and vision to our already impressive culinary program is indicative of that effort.” The Travelers Championship will be held June 21 - 27, 2010, at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn. As the only PGA TOUR event in the Northeast in early summer, the Travelers Championship is one of the region's premier sporting events. The tournament proudly supports the PGA TOUR Tradition of Giving Back by donating 100 percent of net proceeds to their two designated charities, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, serving children facing serious illness, and the Greater Hartford Jaycees, a leadership development and community service organization. www.travelerschampionship.com
For all Travelers Championship Fans
with ticket in hand for the duration of the tournament
(Beverages, tax & gratuity not included in discount)

Travelers Championship Partnership Reception at Carbone's