Eastern chamber hosts dessert competition on its annual fireworks cruise

The annual fireworks cruise to Mohegan Sun, presented by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut in cooperation with Cross Sound Ferry Service was as delightful as it was delicious, Wednesday night.

Dessert Award
Dessert Award
Dessert Award
Dessert Award

In addition to the colorful pyrotechnic display at Mohegan Sun, the cruise featured music by jazz guitarist David Zuckerman, and a showcase of desserts by chamber members.

“Everyone came out a winner,” said Tony Sheridan, the chamber’s president and CEO. “We not only had some of the finest and most creative desserts for tasting, but we provided those who sailed up the Thames River with us a fun night.”

Sheridan said the annual cruise is one way the chamber mixes business with pleasure, providing an entertaining event and an opportunity for business people to network in a casual atmosphere.

“We called the cruise “How Sweet it is,” and the evening lived up to the billing,” he said. “We thank all who made the night a success, starting with the Wronowski family, owners of the ferry service.
           
Individual tastings took place throughout the evening, with voting in a variety of   categories.   The winners were:

  • Rita’s Water Ice of New London took home the award for “overall best taste” with its mini gelati dessert.
  • High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Lounge of the MGM Grand won “most original” dessert with their peanut butter and jelly martinis.
  • High Rollers also was awarded “overall sweetest” dessert with its creation of roulades with mascarpone dessert.
  • Best of Everything Country Gourmet of Niantic won “best use of chocolate” with a homemade chocolate pudding inside an edible chocolate cup.       
  • Ivy’s Simply Homemade of Waterford was awarded “overall best presentation” with a beach themed display of their chocolate covered brownie pops dessert.     

 

 

About The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut:

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut is a collaborative of business and community leaders dedicated to securing and enhancing the economic vitality of eastern Connecticut. The chamber works to create value for its members and the region by providing forums for business networking, leadership and discussions of issues that affect the region; providing opportunities for members to showcase their products, services and accomplishments; helping small businesses succeed through educational programs; and working to reduce the costs of doing business in Connecticut.  For more information: www.chamberect.com