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Intimate gatherings have long been a center of influence in New York. The Champagne & Caviar Masquerade Mixer at Via 13 reflected this shift, bringing together founders, investors, creatives, and philanthropists for an evening centered on connection, purpose, and shared atmosphere.
A collective of partners and sponsors helped bring the night to life, including Via 13, Tier One, RD Dubai, Trajectory Architecture, Moonride Capital, Electric Strategy, ALB, Bridge, Giapenta, CPF, BeLove, Edoardo Borreli, and LVH. Their involvement underscored the broad range of perspectives represented in the room, from hospitality and design to venture, consumer goods, and philanthropic collaboration.
The culinary program shaped much of the evening’s cadence. Guests selected from either a three-course or five-course tasting menu, each reflecting Via 13’s contemporary Italian point of view. The shorter progression paired Polpo Croccante or Beef Tartare Rustica with a pasta like Tagliatelle Pistacchio e Tuna Tartare or Spaghettone Sea Urchin, concluding with either Millefoglie Chantilly or Tiramisù Espresso.
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The expanded five-course option began with Via 13’s signature Lasagna Nigiri, continued through Polpo Croccante and pasta, and centered around Filet Mignon d’Oro before finishing with dessert. Champagne and caviar service framed the meal throughout, adding a celebratory dimension without overwhelming the room.
The music was curated by DJ Axel and featured a surprise rap performance.
Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education served as the event’s philanthropic anchor, ensuring the evening carried purpose alongside celebration and aligning the gathering with a legacy of community impact and arts education.
What emerged was less a party than a demonstration of coordinated effort. The sponsors did not simply contribute resources; they shaped the conditions that allowed the room to function as a meaningful space for dialogue, alignment, and possibility. In a city where networks can be vast but shallow, this coalition made depth possible.
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