Real Estate Heavyweights Celebrate Daniel Boulud’s La Tete d’Or
So many real estate heavyweights turned up at the opening party for Daniel Boulud’s steakhouse La Tete d’Or at One Madison on Thursday, one guest called it “a Fried Frank preview,” referring to the law firm’s annual holiday bash next month.
A Star-Studded Guest List
The likes of Aby Rosen (looking cheerfully untroubled by his Chrysler Building travails), Joseph Moinian, Philip Milstein, Ian Schrager and CBRE’s Bob “Mr. Big” Alexander mingled with food world luminaries Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Jonathan Cheban and Tim and Nina Zagat.
A Feast Fit for the Gods
Guests feasted on abundant Wagyu beef and salmon caviar blinis. Marc Holliday, CEO of One Madison developer SL Green, termed the huge, Rockwell-designed eatery “a cathedral to carnivorism.”
A Passion Project for SL Green
He said of his company’s many restaurant investments, “We spend 99% of our time at SL Green grinding away on real estate deals, but 100% of our joy comes from projects like this.”
Conclusion
The opening party for La Tete d’Or was a celebration of fine dining and real estate heavyweights coming together to mark a significant milestone. The event was a testament to the passion and dedication of SL Green and Daniel Boulud in bringing a unique dining experience to the city.
FAQs
Q: Who attended the opening party for La Tete d’Or?
A: The party was attended by real estate heavyweights such as Aby Rosen, Joseph Moinian, Philip Milstein, Ian Schrager, and CBRE’s Bob “Mr. Big” Alexander, as well as food world luminaries Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Jonathan Cheban, and Tim and Nina Zagat.
Q: What was served at the party?
A: Guests feasted on abundant Wagyu beef and salmon caviar blinis.
Q: What did Marc Holliday, CEO of SL Green, say about the restaurant?
A: He termed the huge, Rockwell-designed eatery “a cathedral to carnivorism” and expressed his company’s joy in bringing unique dining experiences to the city.
Q: What is SL Green’s role in the restaurant?
A: SL Green is the developer of One Madison, where La Tete d’Or is located, and has invested in the restaurant as part of its many real estate deals.
