Inside Haute Living’s Exclusive Collectors Dinner with Ulysse Nardin

Inside Haute Living’s Exclusive Collectors Dinner with Ulysse Nardin

Paige Mastrandea
By Paige Mastrandea April 7, 2017

Tayo Adewon, Jay Ajayi, Kamal Hotchandani, Gianluca Vacchi and Alain Riguidel

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Haute Living hosted a luxurious evening with Ulysse Nardin where a close group of collectors came together to enjoy an intimate dinner at renowned Miami River restaurant, Seaspice

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 6: Benny Shahtai, Stacey Shabtai, Marianne Dieterich and Tommy Kato are seen at the Haute Living and Ulysse Nardin Collectors Dinner at Seaspice on April 6, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images
MIAMI, FL – APRIL 6: Benny Shahtai, Stacey Shabtai, Marianne Dieterich and Tommy Kato

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Upon arrival, guests were greeted by nautical-themed greeters that brought them to an outside private area where they could enjoy sips of Louis Roderer Champagne while the sun set along the River. Some guests chose to pull up on their yachts and docked them on site as they came to join the group.

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 6: General view at the Haute Living and Ulysse Nardin Collectors Dinner at Seaspice on April 6, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Haute Living)
MIAMI, FL – APRIL 6: General view at the Haute Living and Ulysse Nardin Collectors Dinner at Seaspice

Photo Credit: Getty Images/Alexander Tamargo

Following cocktails, guests moved inside the gorgeous dining area which was decked out in nautical-themed decor and the gorgeous timepieces were on display for all to admire. As dinner began, a special live piano performance set the mood for a beautiful evening followed by a menu of five-star gourmet cuisine, including the spot’s signature Sea Bass, a truffled Filet Mignon and a sweet selection of dessert. The savory dishes were the perfect accompaniment to the fine wine and champagne pairings from Louis Roderer ChampagneEve Bordarier gave a speech before dessert was served explaining each specific pairing and a toast to a wonderful evening.

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 6: Kamal Hotchandani, Gianluca Vacchi and Jay Ajayi are seen at the Haute Living and Ulysse Nardin Collectors Dinner at Seaspice on April 6, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Haute Living)
MIAMI, FL – APRIL 6: Kamal Hotchandani, Gianluca Vacchi and Jay Ajayi

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MIAMI, FL - APRIL 6: Alan Zelcer and Alain Riguidel are seen at the Haute Living and Ulysse Nardin Collectors Dinner at Seaspice on April 6, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Haute Living)
MIAMI, FL – APRIL 6: Alan Zelcer and Alain Riguidel are seen at the Haute Living and Ulysse Nardin Collectors Dinner at Seaspice

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Many notable guests came to join in the affair including Italian billionaire Gianlucha Vacchi, as well as Miami Dolphins star Jay Ajayi, Ulysse Nardin’s Alain Riguidel, Gil DezerTommy KatoBenny ShabtaiMarko JarikRichard CharltonPierre BennatiCeleste FierroYona Puri, Seaspice owners Carlos and Maryam MirandaHaute Living CEO Kamal Hotchandani and more.

The evening came to a fitting end as the Seaspice team brought out their signature flaming bottles of champagne and a delicious chocolate dessert for Alain Riguidel, whose birthday happened to be on the same night.