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

Scott Sartiano (born October 31, 1974) is an American restaurateur known for co-founding the nightclubs 1Oak, Up & Down, and restaurants Butter and The Darby.[1] 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]

Early life and education

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.[2]

Career

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.[3] 1Oak has since expanded to other cities, including Dubai, Las Vegas, and elsewhere.[4][5][6][7]

Other projects by Sartiano include The Darby and Up & Down. The Darby, a restaurant emulating a supper club, opened in 2010, with Alex Guarnaschelli as the executive chef.[8] 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]

Sartiano's next project, a private social club named Zero Bond, was slated to open in April 2020,[3][15] but the outbreak of COVID-19 delayed the opening. Zero Bond ultimately opened in October 2020. Sartiano his goals for the space to Fortune as: “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.[16]

Sartiano was appointed to New York City mayor Eric Adams' transition team, and hosted mayor Adams' election night party at Zero Bond.[17][18]

Sartiano is on the board of trustees for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a position he was appointed to by Eric Adams.[19]

Personal life

Sartiano was previously in relationships with actresses Anne Hathaway, Ashley Olsen, and Jamie-Lynn Sigler.[20][21][22] He married Allie Rizzo on October 25, 2014.[23][24]

References

  1. 1 2 Williams, Alex (2022-05-18). "The Man Behind Zero Bond". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  2. ↑ Cheney, Dina (January 2004). "Scott Sartiano '97: Politician of the Night". Columbia College Today. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  3. 1 2 "Nightlife Guru Scott Sartiano Envisions a World After Nightclubs". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  4. ↑ Stapleton, Susan (2020-01-27). "The Mirage Loses 1 OAK Nightclub in March". Eater Vegas. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  5. ↑ "How One Nightclub Defied the Odds to Last a Decade—and Make $250 Million". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  6. ↑ "Meet 8 Men Who Run NY's Nightlife Scene". gothammag.com. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  7. ↑ "1OAK Opens in the Maldives". www.luxurytravelmagazine.com. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  8. ↑ Morabito, Greg (2011-12-01). "Scott Sartiano Looks Back on Year One of The Darby". Eater NY. 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. ↑ Cuozzo, Steve (2018-10-15). "Former nightlife king plans to open private club in Noho". New York Post. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  16. ↑ "Inside Zero Bond, New York's latest exclusive social club". Fortune. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  17. ↑ "Eric Adams to schmooze with CEOs, celebs at Zero Bond election party". New York Post. 2021-11-03. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  18. ↑ "Mayor-elect Eric Adams starts fundraising for his transition, inauguration". New York Post. 2021-11-16. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  19. ↑ Marsh, Julia. "'The ultimate status symbol': Adams appoints nightclub owner to Metropolitan Museum board". POLITICO. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
  20. ↑ "Scott Sartiano Single? A Look At His Dating Record". Guest of a Guest. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  21. ↑ Sullivan, Corinne. "Ashley Olsen's Relationship History Is Pretty Private, But Here's The Scoop". Elite Daily. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  22. ↑ "Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Boyfriend Scott Sartiano Split". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  23. ↑ "Scott Sartiano, Allie Rizzo Engaged". HuffPost. 2010-06-05. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  24. ↑ "Elegant Beverly Hills Wedding of Allie Rizzo and Scott Sartiano". Style Me Pretty. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
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