David Grutman
David Grutman | |
|---|---|
Grutman at LIV Miami, 2012 | |
| Born | July 3, 1974 Naples, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Hospitality Entrepreneur |
| Spouse |
Isabela Rangel (m. 2016) |
| Children | 2 |
David Grutman is an owner and partner in several Miami-based restaurants and night clubs. Rolling Stone magazine has listed Grutman as one of the 50 most important people in electronic dance music.[2]
Personal life
David was born and raised in Naples, Florida, to a Jewish family.[3] He graduated from Barron G. Collier High School in 1993,[4] and holds a degree in finance from the University of Florida.[5][6] He married Isabela Rangel in 2016.[1]
Career
Grutman opened the nightclub LIV at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel in 2008, and it was the fifth highest grossing nightclub in the United States in 2014.[7] Grutman subsequently opened the club Story in 2013, followed by the restaurant Komodo,[3] the café OTL,[8] the restaurant Planta South Beach,[9] and the Swan and Bar Bevy, in which Pharrell is also a partner.[10]
In 2018, Grutman founded Groot Hospitality as a holding company for his ventures. In 2019, he sold a majority stake in the company to Live Nation Entertainment.[11]
References
- ^ a b Fusaro, Kim (May 16, 2016). "When a Model and Mogul Say "I Do": Must-See Wedding Pictures Featuring Performers, Art Installations, and Kardashians". Glamour. Archived from the original on May 16, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- ^ Castillo, Arielle (March 17, 2014). "50 Most Important People in EDM". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
- ^ a b Benn, Evan. "Miami nightlife impresario David Grutman to open Komodo restaurant in Brickell". Miami Herald. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
- ^ "Barron Collier High School Class of 1993". The News-Press. June 12, 1993. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
- ^ Kearney, Bill. "On the Town with David Grutman". Ocean Drive. Archived from the original on June 15, 2012. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- ^ Pfeffer, Ryan (August 23, 2016). "How David Grutman, Miami's Nightlife Kingpin, Turned LIV Into America's Biggest Club". Miami New Times. Archived from the original on August 24, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- ^ McIntyre, Hugh. "America's 10 Biggest Nightclubs Earned Over $550 Million In Revenue Last Year". Forbes. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
- ^ Nekhim Lease, Valeria. "David Grutman's Cafe OTL Opens Quietly in Design District". Miami New Times. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
- ^ Liss, Sara (March 22, 2018). "Can this vegan restaurant by a nightlife impresario make plant-based dining cool?". Miami Herald. Archived from the original on March 23, 2018. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
- ^ Buch, Clarissa (October 19, 2018). "A First Look at Pharrell Williams' Debut Restaurant and Lounge". Food & Wine. Archived from the original on January 22, 2019. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- ^ Doss, Laine. "Live Nation Purchases a Majority Stake in Groot Hospitality". Miami New Times. Retrieved March 16, 2023.