30 THE COURIER SUN • OCTOBER 2, 2014 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com Police honored at Jamaica Rotary Club meeting P.O. Ashana Kelly from the 102nd Precinct was honored for her role in catching a repeat robbery offender. (From left: Joe Iaboni, Executive Offi cer Danielle Reyes, P.O. Ashana Kelly and Commanding Offi cer of Queens South David Barrere) ADVERTORIAL THE COURIER/Photo by Salvatore Licata Vetro Restaurant & Wine Bar honored with the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences Star Diamond Award for second year Howard Beach - Vetro Restaurant & Wine Bar, by Russo’s On The Bay, is honored to receive the Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences for the second consecutive year. The fi rst waterfront restaurant in Queens to receive the Star Diamond accolade, the creative and classic Italian restaurant is helmed by executive chef Michael DeGeorgio and is distinguished in the area for offering their guests a unique and personalized dining experience. “We are thrilled to be honored for the second year in a row from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences with the Five Star Diamond Award,” said Frank Russo, Jr., owner of Vetro. “We pride ourselves on exceptional service and a distinctive dining experience, and this award helps us to continue serving our community and hopefully attract new loyal customers through the distinction of this signifi cant accolade.” Open since 2009, Vetro Restaurant & Wine Bar has been serving the Queens community as a setting for outstanding cuisine, special events, cooking classes and rooftop entertainment. After Superstorm Sandy, the venue underwent a complete renovation and unveiled new spaces including a 500-bottle wine cellar, ideal for private dining and events. In summer 2014, Vetro introduced a new wine bar, expanding the restaurant’s already sizable wine offering with WineemotionTM technology. Highlights of the menu include lobster ravioli; gnocchi stuffed with chicken spinach and mascarpone; shrimp stuffed with king crab, spinach, grans padana in béchamel; and braised pork shank, root vegetables, potato puree and truffl e oil. The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences is renowned worldwide for awarding excellence in global travel and luxury services sector. Each year the Academy bestows its coveted international star diamond award exclusively on fi ve and six star quality hotels, spas, destinations, restaurants, chefs, airlines, cruise lines, golf courses, private clubs and high-end products. All recipients are deemed to be of pinnacle quality and global recognition. For more information or reservations, please visit www.vetronyc.com BY SALVATORE LICATA [email protected] @sal_Licata1 It is not often that police offi cers get the recognition they deserve, according to the president of a local civic group that organizes awards for outstanding cops. Joe Iaboni, president of the Jamaica Rotary Club, holds a monthly meeting to honor the cops who keep the communities of southern Queens safe. “We are very proud to have you the police protecting our communities the way you do,” Iaboni said. “You all show great commitment and dedication. Your names are synonymous with the word ‘hero.’” Police officers from the 102nd, 103rd, 106th and 113th precincts were honored at the meeting on Sept. 24. Each precinct honored officers who showed outstanding work during the months of August and September and helped to keep the communities they patrol safe. “This is a great occasion where I get to honor the men and women that I am so proud to lead,” said Assistant Chief David Barrere, commanding offi cer of Patrol Borough Queens South. “They all do tremendous work for our community.”
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