Style, luxury and chic are three words that define properties by Balazs’ company Andre Balazs Properties, the force behind the Standard Hotels. Other properties are in chic locales in Los Angeles, Miami and New York as well as residences in New York. Visit any of the properties and you’ll find a serious commitment to design …

Originally an entrepreneur with his own business, Michael Hirtenstein sold Westcom Communications for over $250 million a few years ago. Today he negotiates contracts for the EMM Group, which boasts hotspots like Tenjune, the Chandelier Room and SL.

Restaurant owner Sean Largotta, along with partners John DeLucie and Mark Amadel, are the force behind Greenwich Village staple The Lion. Patrons of The Lion stay loyal for the delicious food and equally satisfying environment. An ideal place to people watch, Largotta and crew did well. Largotta is also the man behind the recently-opened Upper …

A prominent hotelier, VikramChatwal created Vikram Chatwal Hotels in 1999. The successful firm boasts luxury boutique hotels worldwide. Chatwal’s flagship hotel is NYC’s sophisticated Dream Hotel.

Jonathan Segal and Celeste Fierro are the power duo behind The ONE Group, the force behind popular venues like STK and Coco de Ville. The hospitality duo caters to 24 across the United States, and their establishments keep A-listers coming. The ONE Group’s most recent venture is Asellina, an Italian restaurant that quickly garnered the …