Richie Notar — who got his start at Studio 54 and was a managing partner at Nobu — is also the force behind Harlow, which just opened its first offshoot in Sag Harbor over the summer. We asked the restaurateur, currently working on opening a jazz lounge and bakery in Harlem, our quickfire questions.
- I usually get up around… with two kids and two dogs, I’m up at 7:30 a.m.
- I would never leave my home without… my “electronic leashes”: iPhone and iPad.
- My guilty pleasure is… Orange Chicken from Shun Lee.
- What I love about the Hamptons is… the freedom the lovely beaches offer.
- My favorite places to dine include… my home or any fish shack by the beach.
- When I’m stressed I… go for a swim.
- The most treasured item in my closet is… a Lanvin corduroy suit. Or maybe my red belt.
- If my days had one extra hour I’d… read something other than emails.
- The last thing I googled was… a place to stay for last-minute trip to Ibiza.
- The most surprising thing about my job is… I very often go home hungry.
- I’m dying to splurge on… a Leica M9 digital camera.
- When it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, I… eat loads of vegetables, drink pH-balanced water and exercise.
- On a typical Saturday night, I… am at the restaurant, party, show or movie. Sometimes all in one night. There’s nothing typical in my crazy schedule.
- If you looked at my desktop you’d see… chaos, I’m terrible with technology.
- A fashion trend I just don’t get… scruffy, unkempt beards.
- My ideal day would include… beach, long lunch, nap, swim, movie.
- My favorite place to travel… Italy.
- One thing I do badly that I wish I did well… technology.
- The best thing about New York is… vibrant energy and everything you want at your fingertips.
- When I’m looking to get inspired I… read loads of international magazines.
- The best advice I ever got… was from my dad: “Always take the meeting.”
