At the age of 17, during the summer, Yves took over his mother’s restaurant located in the heart of Brussels while she was on vacation. When she returned, he knew it was exactly what he wanted to do for the rest of his life.

In 1985, at the age of 18, he left his hometown and began his career in the United States at La Crémaillère, a French Michelin-starred restaurant in Bedford, an upscale neighborhood in New York. After managing several hotspots in New York in the early 90s, Yves decided it was time to open his own establishment. He invested all his savings into the first Petite Abeille in Chelsea. “I sold my car and my watch, and on opening day, I had $300 in the cash register, it was all the money I had left,” he recalls. The second Petite Abeille, in the Meatpacking District, was the very first restaurant to take a chance in that area—at the time a bold and pioneering move. The group grew to four locations and became a beloved New York institution.

Today, Yves is one the owners of the world-renowned bars Dear Irving—with three locations, including some of the most celebrated rooftops in New York City—and The Raines Law Room, with two highly acclaimed locations.

Expanding internationally, Yves opened Confessions in Brussels, now recognized as one of the best cocktail bars in Belgium, and will soon debut Soan in Ghent.

“With a strong work ethic and a passion for providing an exceptional experience, I hope to surprise and delight guests both in New York and Belgium"

Nicolas, passionate about gastronomy, studied culinary arts and spent a year in Australia to master English. He discovered cocktail bars, trained as a mixologist, and worked at Arthur Orlans in Brussels. There, he became head bartender after three years.

Later, Michelin-starred chef Yves Mattagne offered him the opportunity to lead the bar at Villa Lorraine. He combined techniques from Villa Lorraine's experienced chefs with his own, creating original cocktails. This period honed his skills for providing service at a two-star establishment.

Born in 1977 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Anno is a Belgian artist and interior architect who graduated with distinction from CAD in 2001. Anno lived and worked as an interior architect abroad for over 15 years before returning to Brussels in 2017. Based in New York in the early years and then in Dubai, Anno had the opportunity to collaborate and participate in numerous interior design projects and concepts over the past 20 years, primarily residential projects but also various commercial concepts (hotels, restaurants, bars, shops, offices, art galleries, etc.) in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Since 2015, Anno has also distinguished herself with a more artistic direction through personal creations that have been showcased in solo and group shows primarily in Dubai , Berlin and New York. Back in Belgium for the past 5 years, Anno has been working on various artistic and interior design projects, combining her passion for both disciplines.

Flavien, who has been passionate about the world of mixology since 2017, has built up experience through various establishments in France, particularly as a seasonal worker (5* hotel in the mountains in winter, beach bar with friends on the island of Oléron in summer).

When he arrived in Brussels in 2022 to settle down, he managed to work in a number of well-known bars such as the Pharmacie Anglais as a barman, then Arthur Orlans as Bar Manager.

An enthusiast of cocktails dating back to the American Prohibition era, he also draws on his experience from his travels around the world, which have enabled him to boost his creativity and come up with original drinks.

Adeline, a Belgian-Jamaican artist in Manhattan, creates captivating works combining nature, heritage, and commentary. With a Fine Arts degree from the University of Colorado and trompe l'oeil training at Van Der Kelen - Logelain in Brussels, her acrylic murals to decorative oil paintings of faux marble showcase her talent.

Working with NYC designers, Adeline embellishes establishments like "The Raines Law Room," "Dear Irving," Saks Fifth Avenue stores and Hyatt hotels. Vibrant colors, meticulous detail, and powerful storytelling define her art. Her portrait series speaks to the generation that no longer can be defined by racial categorizations. Through her art, she strives to challenge perceptions, spark conversations, and celebrate the diverse beauty of humanity.