Above: Culpo family members, from left, Peter (dad), and daughters Aurora, Sophia, and Olivia, behind the bar at Union & Main’s grand opening. Credit: Stephen Susi

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Union & Main had its grand opening last Wednesday. EG News’s social media manager, Stephen Susi, attended and was able to get in some time with part-owner Olivia Culpo. Maybe you noticed the selfie he posted to our Instagram page. Stephen maintains Olivia actually asked him if wanted to take the selfie, saving him the embarrassment of asking. Culpo’s genuineness and sincerity that helped her become Miss Universe in 2012 was on full display. Mikayla and Josh Culpo along with the rest of the family spoke highly of the East Greenwich community and its patience in waiting for the opening of Union & Main, saying they looked forward to big things ahead on Main Street. Read more HERE.

RI real estate professionals Emilio DiSpirito IV and Joseph Fazio have announced the launch of their new venture, Engel & Völkers East Greenwich at 247 Main Street, the storefront once occupied by Palmieri’s Bakery. Formerly known as The DiSpirito Team, DiSpirito and Fazio will now do business as part of Engel & Völkers, a luxury international real estate brand. With the launch, DiSpirito says he looks to fill a void in the area luxury market, offering buyers, sellers, and agents a fresh approach to the real estate experience.

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