Matt Levin American entrepreneur and restaurateur Date of Birth: 17.02.1982 Country: USA

Biography of Matt Levine

Matt Levine, an American entrepreneur and restaurateur, is known for his ventures in branding and the hospitality industry. He has played a significant role in the success of some of the most popular restaurants in Manhattan over the past decade. His restaurants have been praised for their exceptional creativity and execution by influential website 'Culintro'.

Born on February 17, 1982, on Long Island, New York, USA, Matt Levine started his career in the fashion industry. In 2004, he launched the men's clothing collection 'Steelo', which was sold in elite boutiques such as 'Beam Japans' and 'Fred Segal Los Angeles'. The collection gained recognition and was featured in various magazines, including 'People' and 'OK!'. Celebrities were often seen wearing 'Steelo' on the red carpet.

In 2008, Levine opened the exclusive lounge bar 'Eldridge' in the Lower East Side of New York City. The establishment garnered attention from the press, with 'Fox News' calling it a club that even celebrities couldn't get into. Rumor has it that only 400 people received VIP cards from Matt to have unrestricted access to the bar, including famous individuals like Jay-Z and Beyonce.

Levine continued his success by co-founding the branding, marketing, and PR firm 'Brandsway Creative' in 2010 with his business partner Kelly Brady. The firm represented supermodels such as Jessica Hart, Nicole Trunfio, and Jessica White.

In October 2011, Levine and Michael Shah opened the restaurant 'Sons of Essex' in the Lower East Side. The establishment received praise from 'Restaurant Girl' and the men's brand 'Thrillist'. Celebrities like Ashley Greene, Justin Bieber, Sting, Pink, and Jason Segal were spotted at the restaurant. Justin Bieber even celebrated the release of his successful album 'Believe' there with 75 invited guests.

In 2012, Levine and Shah launched 'Cocktail Bodega' in the Lower East Side. The establishment offered alcoholic and non-alcoholic smoothies and fresh juices. 'Cocktail Bodega' was recognized for serving the healthiest cocktails in New York City by the fitness club 'Equinox'. The bar was also known for its immune-boosting drinks.

Levine's first restaurant in SoHo, called 'Chalk Point Kitchen', became known for its collaboration with local suppliers and its focus on organic and local ingredients. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere and talented chef, Joe Isidori, earned it three stars from 'Time Out New York'. It was hailed as the best farm-to-table restaurant in New York by 'WellandGoodNYC' and 'Guest of a Guest'.

Levine's bar, 'The Handy Liquor Bar', has become a popular spot for celebrities like Denzel Washington, Nicolas Cage, Patti Smith, Richard Gere, and Tilda Swinton. Named after the inventor of the famous American cocktail 'Sazerac', Thomas Handy, the bar was recognized as the best cocktail bar in SoHo by 'New York' magazine.

With his innovative branding strategies, Levine has been praised as a style innovator by 'Conde Nast' and recognized as a serial entrepreneur by companies like 'American Express' and 'Bank of America'. He was also listed as one of the most desirable bachelors in New York City by 'Gotham' magazine and hailed as an influential figure among nightlife impresarios and the unofficial mayor of the Lower East Side by 'Julib' website.

In addition to his successful career in the hospitality industry, Levine has also been involved in the beauty pageant industry. He served as a judge for the 'Miss New York USA 2013' competition.