Hey MEAT Family, I wanted to reach out personally because we’re currently finalizing the guest list for Dinner 002. On June 10th, we’re taking over Purple Tongue in Hell’s Kitchen for an intimate evening with Chef Jayson from Ducksmith featuring elevated comfort food, curated wine pairings, and a room full of people who share a passion for food, hospitality, and meaningful conversation. One thing I’ve learned while building MEAT Hospitality is that people don’t just remember the meal. They...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey MEAT Hospitality Family, Dinner 002 is officially confirmed. 🥂 On June 10th, we’ll be hosting an intimate dining experience at Purple Tongue in Hell’s Kitchen featuring Chef Jayson and a duck-focused elevated comfort food menu paired with wine throughout the evening. What started as a simple dinner concept is slowly evolving into something much bigger — a platform centered around hospitality, atmosphere, storytelling, and real human connection. This next experience is designed to feel...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Meat Hospitality Family, First off — welcome to all of our new subscribers. Seeing this community continue to grow means more than you know. What started as an idea around intimate chef-led dinners is slowly becoming something much bigger: a community built around connection, conversation, hospitality, and belonging. We truly believe the future of hospitality feels more personal. Smaller tables. Longer conversations. Real people. Real experiences. As we continue building toward Dinner 002...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Meat Hospitality family, Quick update — Dinner 002 is officially starting to come together. We’ve locked in the chef and are currently finalizing the venue and exact June date for the experience. This next dinner is shaping up to be bigger, more refined, and even more intentional than the first one — while still keeping the intimate feeling that makes these nights special. Small table. Great food. Real connection. More details soon. Once seats go live, they’ll be extremely limited. –...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey MEAT family — Just wanted to say thank you to everyone supporting what we’re building. We’re officially at 282 subscribers and growing every week. Lately I’ve been spending more time documenting old New York hospitality culture, meeting chefs/operators, and continuing to build the vision behind MEAT Hospitality one step at a time. Dinner 002 conversations are actively moving and I’m excited for what’s ahead this summer. More soon 🥩 — HoldenMEAT Hospitality
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey MEAT family, This weekend we officially released the first episode of Discover Meatly — a new storytelling series centered around hospitality, atmosphere, culture, and the people behind memorable food experiences across NYC. The first episode featured Capone’s Salumeria in the West Village, a neighborhood institution serving the city for over 50 years. As we continue building MEAT Hospitality dinners and experiences, we also want to start documenting the places, people, and energy that...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Meat family, Quick update — we’re currently finalizing the venue for Dinner 002. We’ve been intentional about finding the right room for this one, and trust us when we say: it’s going to be special. Small tables. Curated guests. A night built around food, conversation, and connection. We’re getting close now. Stay tuned — details coming soon. — Meat Hospitality
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi, I’ve spent the last 9 years working in food distribution in New York, speaking with chefs and restaurant owners every day. One thing I kept noticing: Opening a restaurant is one of the biggest risks in hospitality. Often chefs sign leases and invest huge amounts before knowing if the concept will actually resonate with guests. That’s why I started building MEAT. A place where chefs can test restaurant concepts before committing to a permanent space. Pop-ups. Real guests. Real demand. If...
4 months ago • 1 min read
