Page 5 - Stephan's Fortier Bio

which included Layla, a fashionable Moroccan eatery and lounge. Maison d’Azur remains, to this day one, of the most successful, talked about, and duplicated concepts in the business. Tuesdays at the Astor Hotel are still fondly remembered as the best parties in the history of a city known for its over-the-top entertainment. His reputation for transforming everyday life into unforgettable experiences took him to the sleepy town of Providence, Rhode Island, where he was challenged with the launch of five concepts in a six-month time frame.
Perhaps Fortier’s most ambitious and highest-profile project, Tosca, opened in Miami in 2011. Focused on extremely rare and exclusive ingredients flown in daily from all around the world, Tosca took fine dining and guest experience in the Miami culinary landscape to a new level. With a revolutionary approach, inspired by Fortier’s favorite films of the Golden Age and Italian film “auteur” Fellini, Tosca was reminiscent of the carefree lifestyle of the late 1950s Mediterranean Riviera. Fortier wanted to create a concept that told a story, transporting guests into another time and place, offering a truly novel experience. Tosca was one of the most reviewed and acclaimed US concepts of 2012 and yielded an incredible guest average of over $1,000.
"We have acquired unparalleled notoriety as innovators in the hospitality industry for creating some of the most ground-breaking, glamorous, and exciting concepts," explains Fortier. “A magical guest experience separates restaurants that thrive versus those that survive. We know that in today’s world, it’s not only about great food and exceptional service anymore, it’s all about creating the escape.”
The Fortier Creative Group incorporates many divisions that allow him to touch upon all of his passions, interior design; restaurants; fashion & lifestyle; film, video & digital content creation; branding & image-making; and business startup advisory.
His latest project GrapeStars is a revolutionary app showcasing wines and spirits of over 200 celebrities, including; Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, David Beckham, George Clooney, John Bon Jovi, Conor McGregor, The Rock, Jay Z, Drake, P. Diddy, Ryan Reynold, John Legend, Lenny Kravitz, Jude Law, Adam Levine, Bruno Mars, Maluma, Mila Kunis, Sarah-Jessica Parker, and Robert De Niro amongst many others.
When Fortier is not dreaming up his next production, he can be found spending time with his two sons Beck and Kaj.