Founded in 2011, Greenwich Wine + Food was created by Unger Publishing (a women owned, women run business) in order to create unique in-person experiences unlike anything else. At the heart of the weekend was the core mission of GWF: to continue to shine a light on the incredibly rich culinary landscape in our area, the people that are innovating the way we think about wine, food, and drinks all while raising important funds for causes that lift-up those in need. Over the last decade, the GWF team has been dedicated to bringing unforgettable experiences to foodies and fans alike.
MEET THE GWF TEAM
VENAS BAZIN
Auction Coordinator
Auction Coordinator
SAMANTHA CLEAVES
Senior Partnerships Director
Senior Partnerships Director
LISA KENNEDY
Editor in Chief, SVP
Editor in Chief, SVP
JACQUES PÉPIN
Co-Beneficiary Partner The Jacques Pépin Foundation
Co-Beneficiary Partner The Jacques Pépin Foundation
SUNI UNGER
Founder & CEO
Founder & CEO
JES BENGSTON
GWF Advising Chef
GWF Advising Chef
COURTNEY DICESARE
Event Production Director
Event Production Director
GEOFF LAZLO
GWF Advising Chef
GWF Advising Chef
RIA RUEDA
Culinary Manager
Culinary Manager
RACQUEL BOCCHINO
Digital Media & Marketing Manager
Digital Media & Marketing Manager
MELISSA JOLAND
Celebrity/Entertainment Manager
Celebrity/Entertainment Manager
MICHEL NISCHAN
Co-Beneficiary Partner Wholesome Wave
Co-Beneficiary Partner Wholesome Wave
MATT STORCH
GWF Advising Chef
GWF Advising Chef
MARGOT BRADY
Director of Partnerships, SVP
Director of Partnerships, SVP
OLIVER KAUFMAN
Volunteer and Staff Manager
Volunteer and Staff Manager
KEVIN PAUL
Activations Manager
Activations Manager
BILL TAIBE
GWF Advising Chef
GWF Advising Chef
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Pictured above: Greenwich Wine + Food Founder, Suni Unger and celebrity chefs at 2019 Greenwich Wine + Food Festival.