Ahoy, Matey! Pirate’s united at the Patterson House Monday night to honor the ships favorite swashbuckler, Ben Goldberg. Spirits, food and treasures filled the room as dozens of friends and family members celebrated the bash titled, A Pirate Looks at 30. A remote control pirate photobooth provided entertainment as well (photobooth collage courtesy of Sarah Gilliam). By the time the shenanigans wrapped up I was feeling squiffy, while some others were three sheets to the wind. Yo Ho Ho! Ok enough pirate slang.

Over the past several years Ben has established himself as a fabulous restaurateur/business owner (Bar Twenty3, Paradise Park, Aerial), but little did I know his dreams started so young. His closest family and friends took turns telling funny stories and toasting his life. Ben’s mom Sylvia Rapoport shared with party goers about his candy vending machine company while he was just a young boy in school and a few funny secrets. Ben’s Dad, his bro Max, his GF Tara Tocco, hi BF Imaan Federosi and Scott Sherald all shared a toast as well. It was truly inspirational. Cheers Ben!

Among those pictured- Ben Goldberg having a birthday shot, Summer & Stephanie Langston, Heather Byrd, Layla Ellis & Deanna Bruton, Ben & Tara Tocco, Patterson House partners Toby Maloney & Kristen Campbell, Virginia Rapoport & Frederica Tompkins, Max Abrams with Andy & Chad Baker, Jim O’Shea with newlyweds Rebecca & Shane Batchelor, Patterson House partner Jason Cott and Walker Shell proving how daring he is by jumping on top of the bar.

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