New York Yankees announcer, 49ers coach spotted dining in Greenwich
Scene … Greenwich resident Bernice Carroll was seen talking with Michael Kay, New York Yankees announcer and host of “The Michael Kay Show,” at Pomodoro Pizzeria & Trattoria in the Riverside Shopping Center last Saturday evening. Kay was there dining with his wife, broadcast journalist Jodi Applegate, and children Caledonia and Charles.
Scene … Kyle Shanahan, head coach and offensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers, and his wife, Mandy, were spotted having dinner with friends at Gabriele’s Italian Steakhouse in Greenwich. Also seen: WWE wrestler/actor Paul Michael Levesque — better known as Triple H — and his wife, WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon.
Out there … Award-winning country crooner and actor Tim McGraw will headline the 2018 Greenwich Wine + Food Festival on Sept. 22, on the Pepsi Stage at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. The eighth annual event — taking place on Sept. 21 and Sept. 22 — will also feature culinary celebrities Daniel Boulud, Scott Conant, Mary Giuliani, Alex Guarnaschelli and Adam Richman and will honor chefs Ben Freemole from the Tavern at Gray Barns in Norwalk; Julio Genao from Prime Stamford; Cedric Lamouille of Bistro V in Greenwich; Ben Pope from Mr. Koo’s Kitchen in Irvington, N.Y.; Susanne Berne of Bianco Rosso in Wilton; Jay LeBlanc from Knot Norm’s Catering Co. in Norwalk; Armando Sanchez of Washington Prime in Norwalk; Antonio Selendic of Dubrovnik in New Rochelle, N.Y.; and Brad Stewart from Flinders Lane in Stamford. The festival, which benefits a number of charities including the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, kicks off with a Master Chef Wine dinner on Friday evening and a Culinary Village on Saturday, along with a Grand Tasting Tent, a celebrity Green Room, celebrity book signings, cooking demos and Q&A sessions with top culinary experts. Tickets are going fast. For info and tickets, go to www.greenwichwineandfood.com or call 203-588-1363.
In concert … Award-winning songwriter and Dobro player Abbie Gardner will perform in the Summer Sunday Concert Series on the Great Lawn at the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens in Stamford on Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. For tickets ($5 for members, $10 for nonmembers, free for children 12 & under) go to www.bartlettarboretum.org or call 203-322-6971.
Scene … Former NBA stars John Starks and Herb Williams were seen playing golf at Pound Ridge Golf Club in nearby Pound Ridge, N.Y., last Monday.
Out there … Eric Lehman, author of “A History of Connecticut Food,” will share his stories at the Greenwich Library on Thursday at 7 p.m. Lehman will offer a brief history of livestock, crops, game and dishes as well as recipes pioneered in Connecticut. For info, go to www.greenwichlibrary.org.
Scene … Greenwich resident and America’s favorite Judge Judy Sheindlin was spotted shopping at CVS on Greenwich Avenue last week.
On stage… Legendary singer/songwriter Joe Jackson will perform at Stamford Downtown’s Wednesday Nite Live Summer Concert Series on July 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Columbus Park. Jackson, who is best known for his songs “Is She Really Going Out With Him?” and “Steppin’ Out,” will also perform songs from his 2015 album “Fast Forward.” For info, go to www.stamford-downtown.com/events.
And that’s all for now. Later…