
We are pleased to announce the semi-finalists for the “It’s A Woman’s World” awards, celebrating CT’s women in culinary.
Four thousand people voted in eleven categories. The top three nominees can be viewed below.
Finalists in each category will be announced at the event on April 27th at Hotel Marcel in New Haven. If you still need tickets to the event, you can purchase tix here. The $50 ticket covers the cost of the event. This is non-for-profit community event.
Congratulations to all of our semi-finalists. We hope to see you on April 27th when we announce the award winners and celebrate ALL of Connecticut’s amazing women in culinary.
CHEF:
Ashley Flagg: The Laurel
Emily Mingrone: Tavern On State, Fair Haven Oyster Co
Renee Touponce: Oyster Club, Port Of Call, The Treehouse
CATERER:
Genee Habansky: Herbaceous Catering
Allison Milwe-Grace: AMG Catering & Events
Robin Selden: Marcia Selden Catering & Events
RESTAURATEUR:
Lauren Hassan: Agave Diner
Macarena Ludena & Grecia Ludena: Coracora
Greer Fredericks: Greer Southern Table
VENDOR:
Jocelyn Pollak: Grumpy Dumpling Co.
Anne Grossman: Rebel Daughter Cookies
Jaime Randle: Coco Bred
WINE MAKER/DISTILLER/BREWER:
Neviana Zhgaba: Aquila’s Nest Vineyards
Alisa Bowens Mercato: Rhythm Brewing Co.
BAKER/PASTRY CHEF:
Malby Rojas, Malby Bakery
Chelsea Tripp: Kouign bakery
Kristin Eddy: Small State Provisions
BUTCHER, FISH or CHEESE MONGER:
Laura Downey: Fairfield Greenwich Cheese Company
Elizabeth MacAlister: Cato Corner
Olivia Formica: Flanders Fish Market
FARMER:
Renee Giroux: Earth’s Palate Farm
Jillian Verzino: Hungry Reaper FARM
Stephanie Maynard: Ox Hollow FARM
BARTENDER:
Kylie Keeley: Bar Bushido
Rebecca Legoute: 29 Markle Ct.
INFLUENCER:
Foods with Finn @foodswithfinn
Food of CT @food_of_ct
Running Foodie @therunningfoodie
SERVER/GM:
Melanie Pabon: The Cottage
Megan Smallidge: Trumbull Kitchen






