Okay, so I heard about this new spot, Chez Margaux, down in the Meatpacking District. Sounded fancy, you know, a private member’s club. I thought, “Why not give it a shot?” First thing I did was poke around online to see what the deal was. Found their site pretty easily.
I saw a big button that said “Apply for Membership.” Clicked it, obviously. It took me to a page where I had to fill out some personal details. Name, email, that kind of stuff. Then it asked me to choose the type of membership. I saw one for “Under 30” that was something like $2,400 a year. Ouch, that’s quite a bit.
There was a section with a bunch of frequently asked questions. I skimmed through it, trying to get a feel for the place. I also did a bit more digging and found out that the restaurants inside are run by a developer, Michael Cayre, and have some association with Jean-Georges’s team. Interesting combo. Spice Market is also in there somewhere, which is pretty well-known, apparently it’s now a supper club.
Here’s a basic outline of the process I went through:
- Found the site: Just a quick search and I was there.
- Applied for membership: Filled out a form with my info.
- Checked out the FAQs: Got some more details about the place.
- Did some extra research: Learned about the restaurants and the people involved.
Final thoughts
Honestly, it all seemed a bit much for me. That membership fee is steep. But I guess it’s all about that exclusive vibe. I ended up not going through with the application. But if you’re into that kind of scene, maybe it’s worth checking out. They have a “Contact Us” section if you want to hit them up directly for more info.
