By Liz Leamy
Last Tuesday, more than 200 people gathered at 100 East Putnam Avenue in Cos Cob to celebrate the arrival of a stunning new luxury residential and retail building, 100 East, marking another great event sponsored by The First Bank of Greenwich who always supports the community and was one that symbolized an exciting new era for this area of town and its whole surrounding community.
This gorgeous structure, designed by Granoff Architects of Greenwich and brought to life through a venture between the Wellbuilt Company of Stamford and St. Katherine Group of Port Chester, has the presence of a crown jewel site, with it being based in the center of a vibrant neighborhood featuring easy access to so many key places including the Cos Cob Metro-North train station, Interstate 95, public and private schools, libraries, restaurants, parks, grocery stores, gyms, downtown Greenwich and other spots to help render one a truly dynamic and optimal lifestyle.
This event, organized by Daniel Suozzo/Westfair Productions and their staff, was held at the beautiful rooftop locale of 100 East as well as at its expansive parking area at its ground level and was certainly an affair to remember on all counts.
Throughout the evening there, guests enjoyed live music performed by the outstanding band, ‘Chasing Romeo’ while also getting to experience delicious food, refreshments and other offerings of such local businesses as Pastaficio, Chicken Joe’s, Meli Melo, Marc Penvenne from Bistro V, Randy’s Post Wines & Spirits, Guy Fortt Eleven 86 Water and Pause Wellness Spa, among other local retail hotspots.
“This is an amazing place and this has been an amazing event,” said David S. Noto, Owner and Producer of the ever-popular Altanave Prosecco that is sold at Randy’s Post Wines & Spirits on 230 Post Road (owned by Randy Caravella of Greenwich) and whose table of prosecco at the event was very popular with guests. “This building is beautiful and it elevates and adds to the whole environment and energy here. I think it’s going to help further expand and grow the presence of Cos Cob and the area in a significant way, which is exciting.”
Others agreed.
“It’s been a wonderful event and it’s really all about supporting one another,” said Frank Gaudio, Chief Executive Officer and President of The First Bank of Greenwich.
Notably, this event was lead by Scott Lumby and Mitch Kidd, both of who are Co-Founders of the Wellbuilt Company and Advisory Board members of The First Bank of Greenwich.
“Scott and Mitch are on the bank’s Advisory Board and everyone is here to help celebrate and support them,” said Gaudio. “We all work together and are there to support one another. That’s what it’s all about.”
The Wellbuilt Company’s figureheads had the same sentiments.
“It’s been great of The First Bank of Greenwich to bring everyone together to witness the end product, which we’re very proud of,” said Lumby. “We’re very thankful for their support.”
Lumby also expressed his stellar regards for Cos Cob in terms of its whole character, energy and spirit.
“We’re big supporters of Cos Cob and really like the location of this property,” said Lumby. “It’s a great area.”
At the same time, Denise and Peter Rosato of the Rosato Team/ Coldwell Banker located on Field Point Road in Greenwich also helped make much of the magic happen at this event, indicating teamwork is indeed what helps make the dream work, that is for certain.
Local businesses who provided food, refreshments and other offerings at the event:
-Pastaficio
-Meli Melo
-Marc Penvenne from Bistro V
-Chicken Joe’s
-Fjord Fish Market
-BE Chocolat
-Guy Fortt Eleven86 Water
-Randy’s Post Wines & Spirits
-Daniel Suozzo/Westfair Productions (Suozzo is also the Director of Special Events at the Greenwich Historical Society)
-Pause Wellness Spa
-Bob Gaudreau/Provence Rose’ Group by MDCV
