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Scott Sartiano

Scott Sartiano (born October 31, 1974) is an American restaurateur and lifestyle architect known for co-founding Bond Hospitality Group (Zero Bond, Sartiano’s at The Mercer). He is also known for founding the nightclubs 1Oak and Up & Down, as well as the restaurants Butter and The Darby.[1] [2] In 2020, he opened the private social club Zero Bond, which has been frequented by celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Tom Brady and New York City mayor Eric Adams.[1]

Scott Sartiano
Born (1974-10-31) October 31, 1974 (age 49)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
EducationColumbia University (BA)
OccupationRestaurateur / Lifestyle Architect
Spouse
Allie Rizzo
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(m. 2014)​

Early life and education

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He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Italian-American and Irish/Polish-American parents. He was raised in Columbia, South Carolina, later moving to New York City to pursue his undergraduate degree at Columbia University, where he played tennis at the collegiate level. He graduated from Columbia in 1997.[3]

Career

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After an injury to his wrist ended his tennis career, Sartiano changed his focus to the hospitality industry. He partnered with Richie Akiva and to open Butter Restaurant in New York City in 2002 and 1Oak lounge in 2007.[4] 1Oak has since expanded to other cities, including Dubai, Las Vegas, and elsewhere.[5][6][7][8]

In 2010, Sartiano opened The Darby and Up & Down, with Alex Guarnaschelli as the executive chef.[2] In 2014, he opened Up & Down, which became popular with celebrities.[9][10][11][12] He split with his business partner in the same year.[13] Sartiano opened a chain of fast-casual restaurants, Broken Coconut, in 2017.[14]

In 2017, Scott Sartiano founded Bond Hospitality Group, a lifestyle hospitality company. Since its inception, Bond Hospitality has developed a national portfolio of restaurants and culinary offerings in prime locations across various cities, showcasing Sartiano's expertise in creating high-quality dining experiences.[15][16]

Sartiano's next project, a private social club named Zero Bond opened in October 2020. Sartiano shared his goals for the space to Fortune saying: “I wanted to create a London-style social club in New York that catered to a mixture of people—creatives and actors as well as doctors, bankers, athletes, and more.[17][18]

Sartiano was appointed to New York City mayor Eric Adams' transition team, and hosted mayor Adams' election night party at Zero Bond.[18][19]

Sartiano is on the board of trustees for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a position he was appointed to by Eric Adams.[20]

Recent establishments

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In June 2023, Scott Sartiano opened SARTIANO'S, a modern Italian restaurant in the Mercer Hotel, SoHo[21]. The restaurant replaced Mercer Kitchen and features a menu by chefs Alfred Portale and Chris Lewnes[22]. The venue has already attracted high-profile guests such as Paul McCartney and Martha Stewart and boasts a nightly waitlist of 750 people[22].

In partnership with Wynn Resorts, Zero Bond will open its second location in Las Vegas in 2025 at Wynn Las Vegas[23][24].

Awards

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Personal life

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Sartiano was previously in relationships with actresses Anne Hathaway, Ashley Olsen, and Jamie-Lynn Sigler.[27][28][29] He married Allie Rizzo on October 25, 2014.[30][31]

References

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  1. ^ a b Williams, Alex (2022-05-18). "The Man Behind Zero Bond". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  2. ^ a b Morabito, Greg (2011-12-01). "Scott Sartiano Looks Back on Year One of The Darby". Eater NY. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  3. ^ Cheney, Dina (January 2004). "Scott Sartiano '97: Politician of the Night". Columbia College Today. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  4. ^ "Nightlife Guru Scott Sartiano Envisions a World After Nightclubs". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  5. ^ Stapleton, Susan (2020-01-27). "The Mirage Loses 1 OAK Nightclub in March". Eater Vegas. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  6. ^ "How One Nightclub Defied the Odds to Last a Decade—and Make $250 Million". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  7. ^ "Meet 8 Men Who Run NY's Nightlife Scene". gothammag.com. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  8. ^ "1OAK Opens in the Maldives". www.luxurytravelmagazine.com. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  9. ^ "Interview: Up&Down's Team On NYC's Hottest New Club, Their Incredible NYFW Run & The New Golden Age In Nightlife". Guest of a Guest. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  10. ^ "The NeverNever Lounge Where Instagram Stars Go to Play". W Magazine | Women's Fashion & Celebrity News. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  11. ^ Confidential. "Drake and Rihanna do Up & Down after the VMAs". nydailynews.com. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  12. ^ Barsamian, Edward. "Rihanna Owns the Night (Again) With Her Epic Met Gala After-Party". Vogue. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  13. ^ "Powerhouse nightclub duo, founders of Butter, parting ways". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  14. ^ "The man behind Broken Coconut". Furthermore from Equinox. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  15. ^ "PRIVATE MEMBERSHIP CLUB ZERO BOND TO OPEN SECOND LOCATION AT WYNN LAS VEGAS IN 2025". markets.businessinsider.com. 2024-06-24. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  16. ^ sfrancks (2023-11-06). "New Private Members Club at Wynn Las Vegas". Hotel Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  17. ^ "Inside Zero Bond, New York's latest exclusive social club". Fortune. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  18. ^ a b "Eric Adams to schmooze with CEOs, celebs at Zero Bond election party". New York Post. 2021-11-03. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  19. ^ "Mayor-elect Eric Adams starts fundraising for his transition, inauguration". New York Post. 2021-11-16. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  20. ^ Marsh, Julia. "'The ultimate status symbol': Adams appoints nightclub owner to Metropolitan Museum board". POLITICO. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
  21. ^ Fabricant, Florence (2023-06-13). "Sartiano's Replaces Mercer Kitchen, in the Mercer Hotel". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  22. ^ a b Post, New York; feed (2023-07-15). "Zero Bond king Scott Sartiano tells all". nypost.com. Sean Giancola. ISSN 2641-4139.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  23. ^ "This Iconic Las Vegas Hotel Is Getting One of NYC's Favorite Private Members' Clubs". Travel + Leisure. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  24. ^ "Zero Bond To Open At Wynn Las Vegas". Haute Living. 2023-10-24. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  25. ^ Megan Hernandez, Megan Hernandez (January 18, 2012). "Nightclub & Bar Announces Finalists of the 2012 Nightclub & Bar Awards". Bar and Restaurant News.
  26. ^ Ciancio, David (February 26, 2013). "2013 Nightclub & Bar Award Winners Announced". Bar and Restaurant News.
  27. ^ "Scott Sartiano Single? A Look At His Dating Record". Guest of a Guest. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  28. ^ Sullivan, Corinne. "Ashley Olsen's Relationship History Is Pretty Private, But Here's The Scoop". Elite Daily. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  29. ^ "Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Boyfriend Scott Sartiano Split". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  30. ^ "Scott Sartiano, Allie Rizzo Engaged". HuffPost. 2010-06-05. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  31. ^ "Elegant Beverly Hills Wedding of Allie Rizzo and Scott Sartiano". Style Me Pretty. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
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