A Star-Studded Opening at One Madison Celebrates Boulud’s Culinary Masterpiece, with Real Estate Moguls and Food Icons in Attendance
The opening of Daniel Boulud’s latest culinary venture, La Tête d’Or, has turned heads in both the real estate and food worlds, attracting some of the industry’s biggest names to the swanky new steakhouse at One Madison. The event, which took place on Thursday, became an exclusive gathering of not just food aficionados but also real estate moguls, law firm heavyweights, and media personalities.
Among the glittering guests were titans of the real estate sector, including Aby Rosen, Joseph Moinian, Philip Milstein, and Ian Schrager. They were joined by CBRE’s Bob “Mr. Big” Alexander, marking the event as one of the year’s most anticipated gatherings in the city’s social calendar. One guest quipped that the scene felt like a preview of the upcoming Fried Frank holiday bash, referring to the annual event held by the prestigious law firm.
Rosen, who was seen unperturbed by ongoing challenges related to his Chrysler Building investment, helped set the tone for an evening of celebration. Alongside him were food industry icons Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Jonathan Cheban, and the famed dining duo, Tim and Nina Zagat, who mingled with the crowd, adding a touch of gastronomic prestige to the affair.
La Tête d’Or, located in the heart of the iconic One Madison building, has quickly earned its reputation as a “cathedral to carnivorism.” The design, crafted by Rockwell Group, blends modern luxury with an ambiance befitting its meat-centric menu. Marc Holliday, CEO of SL Green, the developer behind One Madison, called the space “a cathedral to carnivorism,” reflecting the grandeur and indulgence of the dining experience.
Guests were treated to a feast featuring some of the finest delicacies, including abundant Wagyu beef and delicate salmon caviar blinis, creating a symphony of flavors that delighted even the most discerning palates. For many, the event wasn’t just about the food but also the promise of what La Tête d’Or represents—a luxurious, high-end dining experience in one of New York’s most prestigious locations.
With a guest list that combined the worlds of real estate and haute cuisine, the opening of La Tête d’Or was not only a celebration of Daniel Boulud’s culinary vision but also an affirmation of the intersection between luxury dining and real estate exclusivity in the heart of Manhattan. It seems the steakhouse is poised to become not just a gastronomic destination, but a social hotspot for the city’s elite, ensuring its place in New York’s restaurant scene for years to come.
