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Being in Miami for Art Basel means immersing oneself in an atmosphere that can only be described as electric—teeming with artists, visionaries, creators, and dreamers hailing from all over the world. At any moment, you might encounter a legendary artist reflecting at a museum or a founder unveiling their inaugural retail product. The week is an unparalleled celebration, honoring creatives and visionaries at every stage of the journey—from historical pillars to those actualizing their ideas for the first time.
During this vibrant week, Chase convened an inspiring and trailblazing assembly of business proprietors for an exceptional dinner at Pao Restaurant located in the Faena Hotel. The evening unfolded with a multicourse dinner set against an enchanting South Beach soundtrack, providing artists and innovators of all kinds the opportunity to gather, connect, and commemorate their new card—the Sapphire Reserve for Business—a card tailored for creators like them.
The night commenced with a cocktail hour featuring passion fruit mojitos crafted with Ten To One Rum, whose founder, Marc-Kwesi Farrell, mingled among a gathering of entrepreneurs and business leaders curated by Chase to bring the essence of Miami Art Week to life. Among the attendees were prominent Tyler Mitchell, a photographer renowned for capturing the 2018 American Vogue cover featuring Beyoncé; Rocky Xu from Rocky’s Matcha; and Richard Paul of Klutch Sports.
Expansive communal tables adorned with floral decorations encouraged guests to mingle and interact as dinner service commenced with a beautiful amuse-bouche of crispy nori with daikon tartare, maple vinaigrette, and hoja santa—an herb with an intricate flavor profile reminiscent of licorice and anise. The dinner advanced with a revitalizing coconut milk ceviche paired with apple, grapefruit, and hearts of palm, followed by indulgent dishes of short ribs and sea bass, concluded with tropical desserts to finish the meal.
Throughout the night, the Chase team infused the event with engaging programming to underscore the vital link between creativity and entrepreneurship essential for successful businesses. A standout moment of the evening was an enlightening Q&A session with Paul, who openly shared his experiences with Klutch Sports. He elaborated on achieving work-life balance, the idea of treating your business as your “baby” (a concept he does not subscribe to or typically endorse), and the significance of recognizing your own achievements. The Chase team ensured ample opportunity for guests to network and converse, exchanging stories of the highs and lows of entrepreneurship while the music serenaded on.
Luxurious dinners during Miami Art Basel may be common, but such an uplifting gathering of business leaders coming together for a shared meal to connect, celebrate their successes, and champion each other’s efforts is a rare occasion.
