Peek Inside David Grutman’s $7.2 Million Condo At One Thousand Museum Posted on April 10, 2024April 13, 2024 by Sarah Elles Boggs Miami nightlife impresario Dave Grutman and Mrs. Isabella Grutman, Dave’s wife who has enjoyed success as a fashion and jewelry designer, have listed their iconic four bedroom residence at One Thousand Museum in Downtown Miami for $7.2 Million. The building is arguably one of the most over-the-top residential towers in Miami, having been the first residential project designed by Zaha Hadid in the Western Hemisphere. Its unique structure features a scorpion-like exoskeleton which gives One Thousand Museum its trademark style as well as facilitates 60 stories of half- and full-floor residences that do not have interior columns or load-bearing walls. In addition to the added space, the stylish exoskeleton also ensures that no two homes in the ultra-luxury tower are alike. In all, there are 84 bespoke residences in the Downtown Miami building. Within the Grutman’s 17th-floor residence, they have a layout that boasts 4,600 interior square feet with four bedrooms, five and a half baths and a deep 820-foot terrace overlooking the Biscayne Bay, Kaseya Center and Bayfront Park. Without the need for interior columns, the new owners will be able to enjoy a jaw-dropping 48-foot social gallery. The tower’s exoskeleton allows for spacious layouts without load bearing walls or columns. David Grutman – 1000 Museum Condo Terrace As Grutman has made a career out of chic celebrity hotspots, it is only natural that he would make his home in One Thousand Museum, which is no stranger to celebrity residents. When the development opened in 2019, David and Victoria Beckham purchased the penthouse and became neighbors with Marc Anthony. Reggaeton star Nicky Jam had also been a neighbor before selling the residence directly below for $7 million earlier this year. If you have spent any amount of time in Miami’s nightlife scene, you have no doubt come across one of Grutman’s Groot Hospitality brands. You will see his mark in such Miami staples as Komodo (the #1 highest grossing restaurant in Brickell), Swan, Papi Steak, Key Club, Strawberry Moon (a partnership with Pharrell Williams), and Gekko (a Brickell partnership with Bad Bunny). Of course, no visit to Miami is complete without celeb-sightings at LIV on Miami Beach. LIV consistently holds the title of the highest-grossing nightclub in the United States. David Grutman’s 1000 Museum Condo Primary Suite David Grutman’s 1000 Museum Condo Primary Bath Owners at One Thousand Museum enjoy a vault of the most exclusive amenities in the South Florida area. There is a double-height sky lounge with stylish seating areas and swimming pool, the wellness center offers two-room treatment spa, acai and juice bar, a sunbathing area and more. For travel, there is an Escalade house car or even a rooftop helipad, the only residential rooftop helipad in the city at this time. If you are interested in a private tour of One Thousand Museum #1702, please contact Michael Light, Broker and Executive Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com. Image Credit: Become Legendary / Dina Goldentayer David Grutman’s 1000 Museum Condo Helipad
Juggernauts Groot Hospitality And Tao Group Team Up In Edgewater With Casadonna Posted on March 29, 2023March 30, 2023 by Sarah Elles Boggs With news like this, it’s no wonder Miami has been named Bon Appetit’s “Food City of the Year.” The two highest-grossing entertainment conglomerates are partnering up to bring Casadonna to Edgewater. The name “Casadonna” is clearly a nod to the location. Meaning “house of women” in Italian, the new eatery will be housed in the historic waterfront Miami Women’s Club located at 1737 North Bayshore Drive. “This is an entirely clean sheet concept for Groot Hospitality from every angle,” said David Grutman, founder of Groot Hospitality. “With Tao Group, this is a true hospitality meets hospitality partnership. We see Casadonna as a new classic on Miami’s Biscayne Bay, delivering best-in-class coastal Italian cuisine from an important landmark within the city. It’s full of heritage and history, yet, with what we’ve done, it feels totally new at the same time.” Beginning this summer, Casadonna will offer an inspired menu with traditional dishes from the Italian Riviera including Naples, Taormina, Bari, Positano and Gaeta all presented in a contemporary way. Longtime collaborator Ken Fulk has designed an elegant indoor/outdoor dining and bar areas with paned and vaulted windows surrounding an atrium with soaring ceilings, elaborate chandeliers and the original iron gates. Rendering of Groot Hospitality Tao Hospitality Casadonna Miami Patio Looking at Restaurant Magazine’s annual list of the top 100 grossing restaurants in the United States, you will find a list that is riddled with appearances from both Groot Hospitality and the New York-based Tao Group Hospitality. Under the Groot umbrella are such Miami staples as LIV Nightclub (the highest grossing nightclub in the United States), Komodo (the #1 highest grossing restaurant for 2022), Swan, Papi Steak, Key Club, Strawberry Moon (a partnership with Pharrell Williams), and Gekko (a Brickell partnership with Bad Bunny). Tao Group is a household name in both the New York and Las Vegas markets with 30 locations in New York City alone including LAVO, Beauty and Essex and it’s namesake Tao. In December 2022, the founder of Tao told Eater NY that its restaurant group has gained such a following: “we have customers who plan their social calendars entirely within our collection restaurants.” With a nationally famous wine and food festival, eleven Michelin-starred restaurants, James Beard Award semi-finalists, and several Bib Gourmand-designated restaurants, it’s no surprise Bon Appetit has applauded Miami as the place their editors most wanted to return to for a culinary adventure. “The always-evolving city is buzzing with opportunity, and a wave of creative chefs and restaurateurs have picked up on that air of possibility,” writes Editor-in-Chief Dawn Davis, “It’s led to a spate of daring, exciting restaurants that are contributing to the city’s rich culinary history while bringing entirely new dimensions to the dining scene.” Given the impressive background of both hospitality groups and the trophy location for such an undertaking, suffice it to say that we expect a great deal from Casadonna.
David Grutman Teams Up With Bad Bunny To Bring Gekkō Japanese Steakhouse To Brickell Posted on June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by Sarah Elles Boggs David Grutman is getting ready to drop a hit with Puerto-Rican song meister, Bad Bunny in Brickell. They are teaming up to launch a new Japanese steakhouse in the restaurant space at 801 S Miami Avenue, under the condo development SLS Lux. This is not the first time that Groot has teamed up with a superstar to launch a new concept. Over recent years, the award-winning nightlife and entertainment company has also teamed up with Pharrell Williams to bring the uber-popular Swan in the Miami Design District and Strawberry Moon at the Goodtime Hotel in Miami Beach. This appears to be the first restaurant venture for Bad Bunny, we are anticipating it will be as good as expected from a Groot brand, but with prices lower than one of Bad Bunny’s concert tickets. As we all remember, the tickets from his last tour were so in demand that they were being sold for between $500-$2,000 apiece. So let’s talk about Gekkō! The space that Gekkō is slated to occupy is the same space that once housed Katsuya Brickell, which did not survive the pandemic. It has 8,412 square feet of indoor space, a private dining room and a 3,000 square foot patio with the capacity for 185 diners. Given the reputation of Groot’s other concepts that include Papi Steak, LIV, Story, Komodo and The Key Club, we are prepared for plenty of celebrity sightings. Rendering of Gekko Brickell from Groot Hospitality The menu plans to offer elaborately presented steaks and is focused around prime cuts of Wagyu with different preparations and some hints of Korean barbecue flavors. There will be a component of table-side preparations, as well as a full sushi menu and an omakse bar. For those who are not familiar, the omakse bar is where diners simply pay for the seat and the experience. There is no menu, the guests are left to the creativity of the chef. The interiors have been entrusted with The Rockwell Group to create a luxurious yet contemporary aesthetic that includes graphic wall coverings, jewel tones and natural wood accents. Get your cameras ready, because this is going to be one Instagram hotspot! Gekkō is slated to open this summer, hopefully in July. We are looking forward to it!
Groot, the Miami Hospitality GOAT Expands to Coconut Grove With The Key Club Posted on March 15, 2022March 29, 2022 by Sarah Elles Boggs Oops, he did it again! David Grutman has hit another hospitality ball out of the park, this time in Coconut Grove with his revival of The Key Club. Opening March 11 to great reviews, The Key Club serves an eclectic mix of steaks, freshly caught fish, American fare and sushi set upon a more casual chic decor than is the norm for Groot Hospitality outposts. Grutman enlisted the NYC-based ICRAVE to design the interiors and guest experience with a warm, woodsy, open air experience that is reminiscent of Brazil. This pays homage to the international attraction of Miami, but also added a midcentury modern feeling and a casual, hippie vibe. They certainly delivered. Located in Cocowalk directly under Planta Queen (another Groot Hospitality creation), the restaurant focuses on community. Many of the dishes are served to be passed and shared. Dallas-based Yelp user Baily H declares, “The Key Club is everything and more!! The atmosphere is that of an elevated classic American eatery with a fabulous playlist. The menu has something for everyone! This is easily one of my new favorite spots! Tip: if you get the jumbo prawns you have to order the Parkerhouse rolls to soak up the butter!!!” Speaking of playlists, the restaurant began its soft-opening on Friday the 11th of March, but only for dinner. Brunch service with live DJ’s begins Saturday, March 19. “Right now, Coconut Grove is an incredibly exciting place to be.’ says David Grutman, who describes The Key Club as “easygoing—a place for everyone, where we will deliver great food and memorable experiences in our signature Groot way. Scroll below for additional photos of the decor and try it out. We would love to hear how you like it! Key Club Coconut Grove Patio Key Club Coconut Grove Dining Room Key Club Coconut Grove Bar Photo Credit: Groot Hospitality