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American Hotel Barman's 'One Millionth Drink,' A Martini, Raises A Bundle For Local Food Pantry

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Jeff Sander, Vinnie Rom, Mala Sander with the martini. Courtesy Jesse Matsuoka

Jeff Sander, Vinnie Rom, Mala Sander with the martini. Courtesy Jesse Matsuoka

Vinnie Rom and Bill Collage. Courtesy Jesse Matsuoka

Vinnie Rom and Bill Collage. Courtesy Jesse Matsuoka

Bryan Boyhan on Dec 8, 2021
Sitting in the lobby of the American Hotel in Sag Harbor recently, Bill Collage and Susan Mead marveled aloud that they believed barman Vinnie Rom must have made almost a... more

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