Third Thursday After-Work Party: Manny & Merle
The Voice-Tribune threw a special extended edition of the Third Thursday After-Work Party, presented by Heaven Hill Distilleries, Nov. 15 at Manny & Merle.
The exclusive grand opening of the modern Mexican restaurant and bar featured specialty tacos as well as signature tequila and bourbon drinks. Guests enjoyed swag bags and giveaways while dancing to the live music by The Blacktop Farmers.
Photos By BILL WINE | Contributing Photographer
- Kelly Kitchen and Kelli Penn.
- Peter Berkowitz and Robin Ragsdale.
- Leslie List and Marylee Wessel.
- Kimberleigh Deignan and Anthony DiPalma.
- Josh Dell served sangritini drinks.
- Sharon Feldman and Marylou Bostock-Hurd.
- Larry Sinclair, David Clarkson and Ali Navigar.
- Rowena and Roberto Tomas.
- Janis Young and Pam Cooper.
- Micah Chandler and Dr. Paul Arena.
- Suzi Lazzari, Dr. Paul Arena and Jenny Church.
- The Blacktop Farmers provided the musical entertainment.
- Annette Skaggs and Shari Baughman.
- Woody Wooldridge and Owner of Manny & Merle Tony Palombino.
- Head chef Ryan Pile was quite busy in the kitchen.
- Judy and Tony Palombino, Zach Longoria.
- Carrie Walling and Ericka Hartung.
- Teresa Good and Earl Weikel.
- Liam and Claire Felsen.
- Jarita Stephens and Maria Eckerle.
- Katy Dudley, Annettte Skaggs, Shahrzad Javid, Maria Velasco-Lockard, Bryant Nohalty and Shari Baughman.
- Billy Cundiff, Barb Bitter and Bill Beavin.
- Jane Raies, Amanda Hall and Kim Trizzino.
- Kimberly Springmier, Kim Kessler, Bonnie Echelberger and Mimi Gentile.
- Gloria Brockman, Mark Johnson and Michele Theobald.
- Manny & Merle general manager Michael Polevchak spoke with guests.
- Todd Knapke.
- Lidio Martin and Rose Spalding enjoyed dancing.
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