Or in this case, more specifically, controls the velvet rope for one of the most exclusive private clubs in NYC. Rumor has it, that billionaire Tilman Fertitta has added Zero Bond to his portfolio. It’s not a bad side gig to complement his newest role as the Ambassador to Italy.
What is Zero Bond?
New York City is no stranger to private clubs and exclusive invite-only events. But, in 2020 a new high-end hangout splashed onto the scene and pulled ahead of its dime-a-dozen competitors. Enter Zero Bond. This members-only social club was opened by Scott Sartiano, one of the brains behind 1Oak and Butter. Both venues dominated the New York social scene in the early 2000s and 2010s. Similarly, Zero Bond taps into the nostalgic nightclub scene of the early aughts, but with a sleek and entrepreneurial twist. Everyone from Taylor Swift to Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson and Elon Musk to Mayor Eric Adams have been rumored to stop by, cementing its status as a revolving door of NYCs movers and shakers.
The thing about Zero Bond is, it’s not just a restaurant or just a nightclub. It’s anything and everything you want it to be. Bar. Gallery. Coworking space. Sushi restaurant. And who knows what else? Well, not many people, actually. That’s the other thing; the club’s going-ons are kept extremely hush-hush. The anonymity it offers its members is a huge reason it quickly outpaced its paparazzi-prone neighbors (cough, cough, Soho House).
Who is Tilman Fertitta?
Tilman Fertitta is a multi-billion-dollar Renaissance man. To start, he’s the Owner, CEO, and President of Landry’s; the company behind over 600 restaurants, hotels, and casinos like Del Frisco’s, Rainforest Cafe, and Golden Nugget Hotels & Casinos. Then, he’s also the owner of the Houston Rockets. Obviously, that wasn’t enough of a workload for Fertitta, since he recently added US Ambassador to Italy to his seemingly endless resume. Triple threat much? But it looks like Fertitta’s porcelain plate still isn’t full enough. Fertitta and Sartiano have already brushed elbows with the newly announced Zero Bond Las Vegas, which will operate out of Wynn Resort — where Fertitta is the majority shareholder. Now, word on Bond St. is that he may be in the market to take the OG Zero Bond off of Sartiano’s hands.
FAQs:
Q: Where is Zero Bond located?
A: Zero Bond is located at Zero Bond St., New York, NY, 10012
Q: When is Zero Bond Las Vegas set to open?
A: Zero Bond Las Vegas is set to open in late 2025.
Q: How much is a Zero Bond membership?
A: A Zero Bond membership costs between $2,750 and $4,400 depending on your age. There is also an initiation fee ranging from $750-$5,000.
