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Matt Levine (entrepreneur)

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Matt Levine
Born (1982-02-17) February 17, 1982 (age 42)
Long Island, New York, United States
OccupationEntrepreneur

Matt Levine (born February 17, 1982) is an American entrepreneur, founder of Chlorophyll Water and Matcha Mama Tulum, former restaurateur known for his ventures in hospitality, nutrition and wellness.

Early life and career

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Prior to founding Chlorophyll Water, Levine had been a restaurateur,[1] known for his gluten-free, organic, locally sourced, low carbon footprint, sustainable, vegetarian and vegan restaurants “as a way to help local farms and build a sense of community".[2][3]

Levine has been labeled as “Lord of Local” by WWD,[4] awarded “Best Display of Marketing Genius” by the Village Voice, and was selected as one of Vanity Fair's #VF500, Top 500 most influential people in 2017.[5]

Levine previously owned and operated the farm to table New York restaurant, Chalk Point Kitchen[6] and fresh pressed elixir cocktail bar, The Handy Liquor Bar in New York City.[7] While Levine's companies operated the Food and Beverage at The hotel on Rivington, W New York Times Square[8] and Walk Hotel Greenwich Village.[9]

Previously, Levine was the owner of the Lower East Side Manhattan lounge, The Eldridge,[10] and creator of Steelo', a high-end men's clothing collection.

Business

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Steelo'

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Steelo', created by Levin in 2004 and dismantled in 2008, was a men's clothing collection[11] sold in various high-end boutiques,[12] such as Beam Japans, Holt Renfrew Canada[13] Fred Segal Los Angeles, and Atrium New York[14] voted one of the "Top 20 Brands in the World" by the World Global Style Network. Steelo' apparel has been featured in People and OK! magazines as well in a series of other men's publications[15] and red carpet events.[16]

The Eldridge

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Opened by Levine in 2008, the Eldridge is a bar/lounge in the Lower East Side of New York City. The lounge has since received a lot of press regarding its exclusivity, with Fox News calling it a "club that even famous people can't get into."[17] Reportedly only 400 of Levine's most esteemed acquaintances received "VIP admission cards."[18] Known for its live music, celebrity patrons,[19] lavish interior, and used bookstore exterior,[20] The Eldridge has been both praised and criticized for its stringent door policies.[21] In 2008, the Eldridge was voted "Best Display of Marketing Genius" by The Village Voice.[22]

Chalk Point Kitchen

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Levine opened up Chalk Point Kitchen in 2013, a “healthy” and “hip SoHo restaurant specializing in vegan food" with a commitment to “sustainability and sourcing ingredients locally" with a focus on community. Chalk Point Kitchen was the first restaurants in Manhattan to establish Gender Neutral Bathrooms.[23][3]

Chalk Point Kitchen (2013-2018) was known for "reinventing farm to table fare"[6] and became the premiere farm to table restaurant in New York City, known for its “local, seasonal, sustainable and organic foods”,[24] ranking #1 overall on TripAdvisor out of 12,009 in 2016 and ranked No. 1 vegetarian restaurant in 2016 and 2017.[citation needed]

The menu was awarded “World’s Hottest Destination for Vegans” by CNN,[25]

Chalk Point Kitchen also received “a rare 10 out of 10 review” from Manhattan Digest.[26]

Chlorophyll Water

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Chlorophyll Water was founded by Matt Levine in 2019. Is a purified water beverage enhanced with the addition of Chlorophyll. Green Business Bureau defined it as “Good for the Mind, the Body, and the Planet"[27]

Chlorophyll Water is bottled in landfill biodegradable bottles, “designed to eliminate pollution, reduce GHG emissions and recover clean renewable energy".[28]

During COVID-19, Chlorophyll Water donated bottled water to medical workers, homeless and senior citizen centers.[29][30]

Chlorophyll Water set up a donation platform where they donate bottled water to those in need of hydration through their partnerships with ACE New York Programs for the Homeless,[31] Bowery Mission,[32] and Hillside Food Outreach.[30]

Awards and recognitions

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Levine was labeled a "style innovator" by Conde Nast.[33]

Levine's small business restaurant marketing was acknowledged by American Express as well as Bank of America labeled Levine a "serial entrepreneur"[34] stating "Matt Levine is one of those guys—cool, hip, and seemingly born with a gift for creating and launching the next big thing."

Gotham named Matt Levine one of New York City's "100 most eligible bachelors in 2011."[35]

The Fashion Spot named Levine a "downtown influencer" and a "major player in the Lower East Side nightlife scene."[36]

Named a "trendsetter" nightlife impressionario by Julib.com and listed as the unofficial mayor of New York City's Lower East Side.[37]

Named to Top 20 Hamptonites List by Hamptons Magazine[38]

Levine was one of the judges for Miss New York USA 2013[39]

He was profiled by OpenTable for his branding and marketing of his restaurants in 2013.[40]

In 2014, Levine was awarded a Rising Star by Star Chefs International Chefs Congress for his culinary approach.[41]

Levine was a keynote speaker at Bisnow's real estate summit, NYC's Hospitality Climate in 2017.[42] And in 2018 he was a keynote speaker at The Big 3 Conference.[43]

References

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  1. ^ Sevier, Joe. "Interview with Restaurateur Matt Levine of IndieFORK, Chalk Point Kitchen, and The Handy Liquor Bar - New York, NY". starchefs.com.
  2. ^ Nixon, Megan (2017-08-18). "How A Restaurant's Seasonal Menu Can Impact An Entire Community". Restaurant Insider. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  3. ^ a b "Enjoy a Haute Gluten-Free Meal at Chalk Point Kitchen". Haute Living. 2016-01-13. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  4. ^ Harris, Taylor (2014-03-12). "Feast for the Eye: Chalk Point Kitchen Sets Up Shop in SoHo". WWD. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  5. ^ "Vanity Fair". www.vanityfairvf500.com. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  6. ^ a b "Chalk Point Kitchen Uses International Flavors to Reinvent Farm-to-Table Fare". Haute Living. 2014-10-15. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  7. ^ Heij, Patrick (2014-07-09). "Handy Liquor Bar in SoHo (Published 2014)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  8. ^ Nordstrom, Leigh (2015-09-13). "indieFORK Takes Over the Living Room at the W New York – Times Square". WWD. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  9. ^ "Inside Society Café, the New Greenwich Village Restaurant You Need To Try". W Magazine | Women's Fashion & Celebrity News. 4 December 2016. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  10. ^ "New York Hot Spots". InStyle. Archived from the original on 2014-12-21. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  11. ^ Vuong, Jess (2008-03-06). "Fashion 2011: Interview with Matt Levine of STEELO". FashionIndie. Archived from the original on 2011-04-29. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
  12. ^ "Steelo' Clothing has Star Quality". KITMEOUT E-Magazine. Archived from the original on 2008-12-28. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
  13. ^ "Matt Levine".
  14. ^ "New York City Bottomless Dish Blog Citysearch: The Eldridge: A Few Words with Matt Levine". Archived from the original on 2014-08-08. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  15. ^ "Steelo Press clippings". Steelo.us. Archived from the original on 2011-08-11. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
  16. ^ "Steelo' on the Red Carpet". LIFE Magazine. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
  17. ^ McKay, Holly (2008-10-24). "The Clubs That Even Famous People Can't Get Into". Fox News. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
  18. ^ "The Eldridge NYC 247 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002". Joonbug.com. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
  19. ^ "Caught in the Act! (Beyonce & Jay-Z at The Eldridge)". People Magazine. 2010-01-29. Archived from the original on February 1, 2010. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
  20. ^ "The Eldridge". Thrillist. 5 October 2017.
  21. ^ "Review: The Eldridge". NY Barfly. 2008-09-04. Archived from the original on 2011-10-06. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
  22. ^ "New York Best Display of Marketing Genius — Matt Levine for the Eldridge — Best Of New York". Village Voice. 2008-10-14. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
  23. ^ Osterling, Natalie (2014-12-20). "Locally Sourced Cuisine in a Homey Setting at Chalk Point Kitchen". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  24. ^ Rachel (2015-03-14). "Seasonal and Sustainable at Chalk Point Kitchen". Eat Up New York. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  25. ^ Levisu, Travis (28 June 2016). "The best cities for vegans around the world". CNN. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  26. ^ "Why you should Try Chalk Point Kitchen on Broome Street". Manhattan Digest. 2015-10-14. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  27. ^ Shanklin, Kent (2019-08-26). "Chlorophyll Water – Good For the Mind, the Body, and the Planet". Green Business Bureau. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  28. ^ "Chlorophyll Water Goes Biodegradable, Partners with One Tree Planted". WholeFoods Magazine. 2019-10-30. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  29. ^ Good, Kate (2020-04-01). "How PBFA Members Are Stepping Up to Help During COVID-19". Plant Based Foods Association. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  30. ^ a b "Chlorophyll Water provides donations, hydration for COVID-19 relief". www.bevindustry.com. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  31. ^ "Chlorophyll Water: Thanksgiving Lunch w/ ACE New York Programs for the Homeless". YouTube.
  32. ^ "Community in Spite of COVID-19: How Companies are Giving Back". WholeFoods Magazine. 2020-03-27. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  33. ^ "Fingerprints Conde Nast | IndieFORK". Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  34. ^ "Business Startups: Q&A with Serial Entrepreneur Matt Levine: Small Business Community".
  35. ^ "Black Book: 100 Most Eligible Bachelors in NYC". Gotham Magazine. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
  36. ^ Feiereisen, Sharon (8 February 2012). "Downtown Influencer: An Interview with Matthew Levine". The Fashion Spot. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
  37. ^ "Trendsetter: Matt Levine | JULIB.com". 2012-04-29. Archived from the original on 2012-04-29. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  38. ^ Golden, Marni. "20 Hamptonites: Summer Essentials". Hamptons. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
  39. ^ Solomon, Serena. "'Miss Hell's Kitchen' Set to Represent New York in Miss USA Pageant". DNA Info New York. Archived from the original on 4 January 2015. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  40. ^ "5 Ways to Reinvent Your Restaurant Marketing, from indieFORK's Matt Levine". Open for Business. 2015-02-04. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  41. ^ "Interview with Restaurateur Matt Levine of IndieFORK, Chalk Point Kitchen, and The Handy Liquor Bar - New York, NY".
  42. ^ "New York Restaurant Development Forum". Bisnow. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
  43. ^ "PR News The Big 3 Conference April 18". PRNEWS. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
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