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On the Scene: Maestro Dobel Tequila takes over Miami Art Week

by Kyle Mattone
written by Kyle Mattone

        Maestro Dobel Tequila was born in Jalisco, Mexico, founded by 11th generation tequila maker Juan Dobel. Having refined his craft after 250 years, Dobel produces some of the smoothest range of tequilas for the global market.

     In 2021, Maestro Dobel announced a multi-year partnership with Design Miami, a global forum for collectable and internationally renown design. Seeking to support the thriving Mexican art scene, Maestro launched their Artpothecary hospitably initiative. Acting as a platform to promote the cultural richness of Mexico, Maestro Dobel holds a series of immersive events, which seek to elevate Mexico’s most prominent artists. Maestro Dobel Tequila now returns to Miami Art Week in 2022, supporting the yearly event series on its 20th anniversary.

Maestro Dobel x Design Miami

     As the official Tequila of Design Miami, Maestro Dobel Artpothecary brought to life a contemporary recreation of the Mexican Golden Age. The Artpothecary team drew upon the style of trailblazing architect Ricardo Legorreta, who designed the world renowned Hotel Camino Real in Puerto Vallarta. Legorreta was known for his uncanny ability to intertwine Mexican vernacular design with international flair. Maestro Dobel Artpothecary along with Clásicos Mexicanos recreated this pivotal period in Mexico’s design language. The team utilized an original deisgn from Legorreta’s Vallarta collection featuring archival pieces and three works from Mexican painter Mathias Goeritz. Guests of the installation were treated to a selection of Maestro Dobel Tequila cocktails as well as a custom menu by Chef Jorge Vallejo of Quintonil.

Maestro Dobel awards Latinx Art Prize with Vogue Mexico and El Museo de Barrio

     On Tuesday, November 29th Maestro Dobel, along with Vogue Mexico and El Museo de Barrio celebrated the launch of Maestro Dobel’s innagural Latinx Art Prize at the Setai in Miami Beach. The Prize aims to raise awareness of Latinx artists who remain underrepresented in the global art world. Awarded every two years, the prize includes a $50,000 grant and showcase in El Museo de Barrio’s gallery. The first recipient will be announced in the fall of 2023.

Guests were treated to hor d’oeuvres along with artfully crafted cocktails made using Maestro’s signature tequila. Later in the evening, attendees gathered around Vogue Mexico Editor in Chief Karla Martinez de Salas, El Museo del Barrio Executive Director Patrick Charpenel and Maestro Dobel Artpothecary Creative Director Alejandra Martinez as they took the stage to announce the launch of the Latinx Art Prize.

Evening at the Bass Museum

     The Bass Museum held its Opening Reception on Wednesday, November 30th with an incredible turnout of influencers, press, media and museum VIP members. The member preview and cocktail hour was highlighted with a viewing of Adrian Villar Rojas’ exhibition, ‘The End of Imagination’.  Maestro Dobel sponsored the event, serving their signature Black Diamond Margarita as well as a refreshingly crisp Ace Paloma. The event lasted well into the evening as guests enjoyed the unique experience of being able to tour the museum at night.

 

Maestro Dobel’s endeavor into supporting the arts and the work of Latinx artists through their Artpothecary initiative will continue as their partnership with Design Miami returns in 2023.

Dobel x El Museo de Barrio
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On the Scene: The Ned Nomad debuts in New York City

by Kyle Mattone
written by Kyle Mattone
The Scene at The Ned
Evan Mock and music artist Badius at The Ned preview night - NYC
The Scene at The Ned
Julia Fox, Dominque Silver
Marta Pozzan
The Dining Room at Cecconi's
Models Chantel Jeffries and Darya Hope Pishevar at The Ned Opening
The Dining Room
Nick Jones, Ollie Jones
The Ned Paloma

Nestled within the bustling Nomad district, which formally housed the Nomad Hotel, The Ned has finally made its US debut with the backing of Soho House parent company, Membership Collective Group.

The New York outpost follows the massively successful Ned London which opened its doors only five years ago. The origins of the Ned date back to Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, an architect for the rich and famous, who constructed the magnificent structure where the Ned London now sits. In 2012, Ron Burke purchased the property, seeking to create a new approach to hospitality naming the new venture after Sir Edwin’s nickname “Ned”. Seeking to expand his vision, for a new permanent membership club, the logical choice was to expand from London, venturing across the Atlantic to New York City

The Ned NoMad features Cecconi’s, a modern-day classic Italian restaurant, and Little Ned, a 1920’s style bar with New American cuisine featuring time-honored staples and classic cocktails, plus a members-only club area featuring various cocktail bars, sitting areas and dining rooms, such as “The Library,”“The Atrium Stage,” a rooftop bar and terrace, “The Magic Room” and “The Dining Room.” The hotel features 167 guest bedrooms with a nod to 1920’s glamour. Membership to Ned’s Clubs globally is included with a Ned NoMad membership.

The invitation only event was hosted by the hottest name in hospitality Richie Akiva, billionaire business mogul Ron Burkle and Soho House founder Nick Jones. Those in attendance included celebrities such as Gigi Hadid, Julia Fox, Chantel Jeffries, Miguel, Robin Thicke, Badius, Evan Mock, Rosie Perez and more ranging across the worlds of film, music and fashion.  

With Akiva’s vision for an epic evening in toe, guests were graciously treated to an endless array of appetizers and a constant flow of champagne and cocktails. A multi course seat dinner followed featuring butter spaghetti with caviar, filet mignon, Kobe beef burgers and a bevy of desserts. The evening only livened after dinner, as Sister Sledge lit up the room with a show stopping performance bring guests to their feet in the atrium. VIP guests ventured upstairs to the club level for the afterparty which featured a special performance by Robin Thicke, Miguel and new artist Badius.

By any metric, the opening of The Ned was a glamorous affair. The crowd, ambiance and stellar entertainment proves that Richie Akiva is most certainly the top name at the helm of global hospitality and the perfect name to lead and curate the New York outpost of The Ned brand. 

Photography: BFA

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We Check Out: Life Rooftop

by Kyle Mattone
written by Kyle Mattone

New York City’s newest rooftop at the Le Meridian New York, held its grand opening on Monday, May 9th.

Upon arrival to Life Rooftop, I was greeted with a complimentary wine from the bar and was immediately taken aback by the stunning vistas of Central Park during golden hour. As the evening progressed guests enjoyed live music, food and drink and a presentation of the lounge’s signature drink a Rope Hanger Punch, which consists of rum,  grand Marnier, lime and a bottle of Veuve Cliquot.

Perched 29 stories atop Le Meridian New York, Life Rooftop offers guests a variety of colorful cocktails, curated bites, and astonishing views. Guests were treated to executive chef Anastacia Song’s menu which feature pub style pretzels, charcuterie, and a variety of dips. Additionally, Life’s extensive bar menu features a variety of tropical inspired cocktails including a Rita Hayworth, Tropical Nymph and my personal favorite, a spicy Paloma with Jalapeno infused Tequila. The rooftop will transform from a lounge to a livelier atmosphere as sunset turns into evening. Life Rooftop was designed to be the ultimate escape above it all, where you can relax, unwind and enjoy your day outdoors rain or shine.

Life Rooftop will be open from Tuesday-Sunday beginning in June, with extended evening hours on the weekends. Check out their website and menu below!

https://www.liferooftop.com

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An Intimate Evening with Jill Kargman and Beringer Vineyards

by Kyle Mattone
written by Kyle Mattone

       On Wednesday May 4th, I entered the beautiful home of best-selling author and actress Jill Kargman on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Upon entry, I was greeted warmly with a glass of chardonnay from Beringer Vineyards and enjoyed energetic conversation with with the hosts. Beringer Senior Winemaker Ryan Rech gave me a brief overview regarding their Napa and Knights Valley AVAs as well as what I was to expect for this evening.  I was in for a treat; an intimate 10 guest dinner party inspired by the exquisite collection of wines from Beringer themselves.

      As the first guest to arrive, I enjoyed chatting one on one with Jill, who’s energy lit up her already airy and charming great room.  Guests continued to trickle in as we all coalesced on Jill’s couch, where Ryan began detailing the history of Beringer and describing the glass of White Meritage we currently had in our hands. The theme of the evening was “Wild and Refined”, inspired by the wild and refined expressions and flavor profiles of wines from Beringer. We began the evening with a ‘refined’ Napa Valley Chardonnay and freshly prepared salad, followed up with a ‘wilder’ pairing of Cabernet Sauvignon and Beef Tenderloin. My favorite pairing of the evening happened to be the dessert, intermingling  a sweet and refreshing Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc with a trio of mini tarts.  Along the way, Ryan discussed tasting notes as each course was served, sharing anecdotes about the winemaking process and vineyards, and answering questions about each bottle. As a truly wonderful evening came to a close, Beringer sent each guest off with two complimentary bottles as a parting gift. The magnificent evening organized by Jill and Ryan was truly a Wild and Refined night to remember.

      Beringer Vineyards is an industry leader in the Napa Valley as well as the lesser known Knights Valley region of California. Below please find a brief description of the wines sampled this evening:

Beringer Vineyards 2019 White Meritage

Beringer Vineyards 2020 Private Reserve Napa Valley Chardonnay

Beringer Vineyards 2019 Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

Beringer Vineyards 2018 Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Beringer Vineyards 2019 Napa Valley Botrytised Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc

These can be purchased directly from their website:

https://www.beringer.com/en/wines/all-wines

Photography by:

Will Ragozzino /
for Beringer Vineyards
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On the Scene: At the Venue Concept

by Kyle Mattone
written by Kyle Mattone

At the Venue, a groundbreaking concept store and fashion incubator, held its grand opening last Tuesday April 26th in the Nolita neighborhood of NYC.

Catered by fast casual chain Beatnic, guests were treated to a delightful array of appetizers and beverages while being shopping the store’s first collection. 

Founded by Fanny Kong,  AT THE VENUE was inspired by her first concept store, which she opened in Taiwan. The NYC expansion allows participating brands to showcase their designs while providing open-ended collaborative opportunities and support with tasks like manufacturing and networking. Additionally, the store provides sellers the opportunity to sell their products, utilize the co-working office space, host private events, as well as atelier and manufacturing services. The permanent storefront opened at 260 Mott Street in Downtown Manhattan after a successful pop up stint in the West Village last year. 

At the center of Kong’s mission is a focus on sustainability. AT THE VENUE is committed to sustainable production practices and ensures that brands they are collaborating with feel the same. Their fabrics are woven in CO2-neutral facilities, their yarns are fully traceable, and their zero-waste packaging commitment means that orders are shipped in a material that is fully compostable.

The collective will constantly feature new brands, priced affordably for the modern, conscious consumer. Current brands featured at the grand opening included maternity wear from Emilia George, menswear from FANG, and children swear from Tai&MOMO.

AT THE VENUE operates from 11AM-7PM Monday-Saturday and 12PM-6PM on Sundays. 

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Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation’s Young Professionals Committee Hosts Fall Gala

by Kyle Mattone
written by Kyle Mattone

Last Friday November 5th, guests flocked to the Classic Car Club of Manhattan to honor the Brock Pierce Foundation. The YPC Fall Gala was a resounding success, raising almost $200,000 dollars for music therapy programs and cancer research.

Guests to the Fall Gala were treated to a intriguing experiences made possible by a variety of generous sponsors. Presenting Sponsors Newmark and Knotel generously hosted the exclusive Nightrise lounge at the event, while José Andrés ThinkFoodGroup, provided a photobooth as well as a ham and sangria tasting. Additionally, guests to the Fall Gala were treated to an exciting racing experience by Racing Unleashed with a state-of-the-art simulator making you feel like a real F1 driver on an F1 track. The simulator is available for bidding as part of Gabrielle’s Angels fall charity auction

Event chairs for the event were Andrew Warren, Arleigh Banner, Brendan Brown, Julia Moshy, Kyle Lutnick,Natalie Jackson, Conor Kennedy, Ava Dash, Alex Assouline, Danielle Naftali, Ming Lee Simmons and Remi Bader.

“I started working with the Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation at 14 years old when asked by my family friends Denise and Daniella Rich”, Warren told the crowd during his speech. “I threw my first teen event for them and from then on almost every year threw a younger aged benefit which eventually has turned into the YP Gala, bringing hundreds of different people from the younger generations to raise funding and most importantly awareness to the next generation for this important cause. I hope to grow the future events even bigger and get even more people involved to continue it on for future generations.”

Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation’s Young Professionals Committee’s was born from the desire of young professionals to give back and make a difference in the fight against cancer.  Since 1996, the Foundation has raised more than $38 million dollars in grants making it one of the largest non-governmental sources of grant support to blood cancer research in the nation.

Their online fall auction runs from October 28 – November 11 at charitybuzz.com/gabriellesangels.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Jonathan Cheban attends the fall gala Honoring the Brock Pierce Foundation hosted by Gabrielle's Angel Foundation's Young Professionals Committee at Classic Car Club Manhattan on November 05, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Gabrielle's Angel Foundation)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Anna Zege, Ayaan Ahmed, Brendan Brown, Lidiya Maltseva, guest, Rebecca Morris and Kyle "Kxtz" Lutnick attend the fall gala Honoring the Brock Pierce Foundation hosted by Gabrielle's Angel Foundation's Young Professionals Committee at Classic Car Club Manhattan on November 05, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Gabrielle's Angel Foundation)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Denise Rich, Andrew Warren, Ayaan Ahmed, Daniella Rich and Talia Kilstock attend the fall gala Honoring the Brock Pierce Foundation hosted by Gabrielle's Angel Foundation's Young Professionals Committee at Classic Car Club Manhattan on November 05, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Gabrielle's Angel Foundation)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Denise Rich, Talia Kilstock and Kyle "Kxtz" Lutnick attend the fall gala Honoring the Brock Pierce Foundation hosted by Gabrielle's Angel Foundation's Young Professionals Committee at Classic Car Club Manhattan on November 05, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Gabrielle's Angel Foundation)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Dale Moss (L) attends the fall gala Honoring the Brock Pierce Foundation hosted by Gabrielle's Angel Foundation's Young Professionals Committee at Classic Car Club Manhattan on November 05, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Gabrielle's Angel Foundation)

 

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