Greenwich's Bistro V To Host Special Guest Bartenders On Jan. 18

GREENWICH, CT — Those who go into Bistro V on Greenwich Avenue next Tuesday looking for some good eats and an ice cold beverage will be greeted by some familiar faces behind the bar.

On Jan. 18 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the restaurant will host First Selectman Fred Camillo, Selectwoman Lauren Rabin and State Sen. Ryan Fazio (R-36), who will serve as guest bartenders to support the local community.

A portion of proceeds from Happy Hour will support Adopt-A-Dog, Greenwich Alliance for Education and Meals on Wheels of Greenwich. The three non-profits were chosen by the special guest bartenders.

"I am excited to guest-bartend alongside Lauren and Ryan," Camillo said in a news release. "We are all working really hard to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve and it's nice that we can come together to support local business and have some fun while raising awareness and funds for causes that mean a lot to us. All three of these organizations we are supporting on the 18th are town treasures and this is another way to show our gratitude."

Additionally, 100 percent of the proceeds from a special cocktail/mocktail will benefit the non-profit organizations throughout the month. Customers will vote on the event's Facebook page to select the organization that will receive the largest donation amount.

"We've decided to donate a larger percentage to one of the non-profit partners based on the community's feedback," Fazio said in a news release.

The name of the special cocktail/mocktail that was created for this month's promotion is inspired by the year Greenwich was founded: 1640.

The cocktail version includes farm-crafted organic vodka and is made with fresh citrus, pineapple, and cranberry juice.

"It is important for us to include a drink that is alcohol-free so that anyone in the community can participate if interested in supporting," Rabin added in a news release. "A lot of people are abstaining from alcohol for the month of January and taking part in what's called Dry January. We wanted to be mindful of that."

The mocktail version of 1640 is $10, and the cocktail version with vodka is $15.

Happy Hour will run from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. during the event. To view the Happy Hour menu, click here.

Takeout and limited outdoor bar tables will be available to help manage the capacity of the indoor event and allow for social distancing in the bar area. Masks are worn by Bistro V staff and are required for anyone moving around the bar and restaurant areas.

Anyone that has been exposed to COVID-19 or has COVID-like symptoms should not attend.

"During this time we're urging people to use their best judgment when attending any social events," Fazio said. "If you're uncomfortable attending we suggest ordering takeout and mentioning the event to family and friends."

Bistro V launched the guest bartending event series in October in an effort to support the local community while raising awareness for the restaurant's Happy Hour menu.

The guest bartending series previously raised money for the Transportation Association of Greenwich (TAG) hosted by Jen Danzi; Neighbor to Neighbor hosted by Jessica Reid of IN Greenwich and Lindsay Potter of Greenwich Cocktail Week, and Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich hosted by Mike and Dana Parelli along with Chris Jones of Shoreline Video Productions and food influencers @localeatzz and @greenwichfoody.

The program has raised over $1,500 in donations.

For more information on Bistro V, go to the restaurant's website.

This article originally appeared on the Greenwich Patch