Haute Living and The Macallan celebrate Haute Living New York February 2024 issue cover star Chef Mario Carbone at his newly debuted ZZ’s Club New York.
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The intimate dinner celebrated the acclaimed chef’s latest member hotspot opening in NYC’s Hudson Yards.
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Bentley Motors courtesy of Manhattan Motorcars Inc. were parked outside to set the scene for a celebratory night.
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Venus et Fleur arrangements adorned the table at Carbone Privato designed by Ken Fulk showcasing elegant chandeliers, dark hues, and velvet-clad interiors.
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The evening dazzled with notable guests, including Anré Williams, Food God, Adam Weitsman, Victoria Krutoy, and more.
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Kamal Hotchandani, CEO of Haute Media Group, gave a toast with The Macallan to the world-renowned restaurateur and Major Food Group partner Chef Mario Carbone on his newest private membership club, ZZ’s Club New York.
Photo Credit: Vega Creative GroupFollowing the toast, The Macallan National Brand Ambassador Ryan Welliver hosted a guided tasting of The Macallan Sherry Oak 25 years old, a single malt whisky matured in a sherry-seasoned oak cask featuring notes of citrus, dried fruits, and wood smoke.
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During the dinner, guests sipped on a bespoke The Macallan cocktail ‘Triple Mac’ infused with The Macallan Sherry Cask 12 Year, Antica Vermouth, Amaro Ciociaro, and Cynar, while dining on a multi-course gourmet meal. Highlights included crave-worthy, family-style dishes and Carbone favorites such as Steamed Lobster Dumplings, Salmon Carpaccio, Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, Mario’s Meatballs, Ribeye Diana, and German’s Chocolate Cake.
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ZZ’s Club New York comprises 25,000 square feet offering multiple innovative dining venues, including Japanese brasserie ZZ’s on the club’s first floor, 75-seat eatery Carbone Privato, Carbone Bar (or the Founder’s Room) reserved exclusively for ZZ’s founding members, the Living Room serving a menu of small bites and cocktails, and finally, the vibrant, leopard-print clad Leo’s lounge with DJs spinning the tunes into the late evening. Plus! Members are treated to high-end amenities such as a “culinary concierge” making each member’s wildest food dreams come to fruition.
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