Meli-Melo Creperie Hosts Abstract Art Experience with Sholeh Janati & Wine Tasting

Celebrated artist, Sholeh Janati www.sholehart.com), hosted an event at Meli-Melo Creperie (362 Greenwich Avenue) for Greenwich United Way Sole Sisters on Wednesday, March 29 from 6-8pm. Meli-Melo's Catering Chef, Nadia Ramsey, a.k.a "The Happy Belgian" provided hors d'oeuvre and wine was sponsored by Val's Putnam Wines & Liquors.

Janati led a special abstract drawing exercise at 7:00 p.m. that allowed attendees to unlock their creativity. A portion of proceeds from art sales during Janati's eight week show at Meli-Melo and special event benefited the Greenwich United Way women's initiative, Sole Sisters. "This event was a testament for how Greenwich businesses truly work together to support the community. Val's and Meli-Melo are long time supporters of local nonprofits and are household names in Greenwich. Collaborating to raise awareness and for Greenwich United Way was an easy decision" said Jeb Fiorita, owner at Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors.

Wines that were served at the event were; Bella Mia - Pinot Grigio, Millenio - Prosecco, Rose de Loire - Rose and Trumpeter - Cabernet Sauvignon. Meli-Melo Creperie is a BYOB (bring your own bottle) restaurant that doesn't charge a corkage fee. Val's is offering special pricing for these wines to anyone who mentions Meli-Melo. Visit both locations, Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors and Val's Fine Wines & Liquors of Glenville for in-store wine and spirits tastings every Friday and Saturday evening.

For more information about Greenwich United Way Sole Sisters please visit (www.GreenwichUnitedWay.com). Visit Meli-Melo online (www.melimelogreenwich.com) to learn more about the restaurant's artist program which partners artists with local nonprofits on a rotating basis.

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About Sholeh Janati
Sholeh Janati’s renowned works are characterized by strong brush strokes, rich textures and vibrant colors and can be found in Europe, the Middle East and North America. Born in Tehran, Sholeh adopted the United States as her home in 1988. Her talents were originally recognized by Persian traditionalists. As her paintings grew in prominence, Sholeh’s work in still life, nudes, portraits, and abstract paintings has earned her praise from a variety of American and European critics. Collectors of Sholeh’s work appreciate that her paintings provide a constant interaction with the viewer, discovering new dynamics and dimensions in each piece. In this sense, the viewer finds each of Sholeh’s works as an expression of their own artistic vision. For more information please visit (www.sholehart.com).

About The Greenwich United Way Sole Sisters
The Greenwich United Way Sole Sisters is a woman's initiative that raises money to serve a specific unmet human service need in the community. In the past, those services have supported children and youth, individuals in crisis, families, and a general increased demand for basic human services in Greenwich.

2017 Luncheon Co-Chairs
Jaime Eisenberg & Diane Viton

2017 Luncheon Committee Leaders
Sara Allard, Travis Azous, Hillary Grogan, Kimberly Johnson, Karen Keegan, Cricket Lockhart, Jan Marchand, Jean Moore, Sarah Muir, Maria Murphy, Courtney Weil, Jill Weiner

About Val's Putnam Wines & Liquors
Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors – Wine Connoisseurs of Greenwich. For 60 years, we’ve been serving the Greenwich community and have taken great pride in providing the best wines and craft beers to everyone who walks through our doors. We’ve been featured in several publications and online platforms, most notably: Greenwich Magazine, LookCT.com, Best of the Gold Coast, Yelp.com, CitySearch and many more. We’re honored to be an intricate part of our community and take great pleasure in serving our community each and every day. We offer Wine Tastings every weekend and invite you to stop by and see why Val’s Putnam Wines has earned the name “Wine Connoisseurs of Greenwich!” (valsputnamwines.com)

About Meli-Melo Creperie, Juice Bar and Catering
Meli-Melo has been serving up fresh, innovative, homemade cuisine in the heart of Greenwich since 1993. The family owned restaurant is commitment to using only the freshest ingredients with a culture that stems from deep and extensive roots in the culinary industry. From kitchen chefs to serving staff, Meli-Melo provides the tastiest and finest dishes made from scratch in both the Creperie and Catering division. (www.melimelogreenwich.com).

Attached Photo Credit: Hybrid Media. (L to R) Jeb Fiorita, Nadia Ramsey, Sholeh Janati, Gabriela Carbonetti, Kazem Oryani