ABOUT

Arnaud is a globally recognized bar and wine professional, with extensive experience in Paris, London, and New York, which he now calls home. From formal culinary and hospitality training in Paris, Arnaud has gone on to hold posts at some of the world’s top restaurants, including Hotel de Crillon, Criterion, Sketch, and the Plaza Athénée in Paris. The native Parisian eventually found his way stateside to become the head bartender at Daniel Boulud’s flagship restaurant, the award-winning and Michelin-recognized Restaurant DANIEL in New York City.

After a decade of fine dining experience, Arnaud dove head first into NYC’s thriving downtown cocktail scene. He took the reigns as opening Head Bartender & Beverage Director at Loosie Rouge, which he led to become “The Absolute Best Bar in Williamsburg” (Grubstreet) within its first year. Arnaud then crossed back into Manhattan to manage Mace, lauded as one of the World’s 50 Best Bars.

This summer, Arnaud dove head first into farming, hearkening back to the childhood summers he spent harvesting potatoes with his cousins in the French countryside. As a member of the farm team at Fromer Market Gardens in upstate NY, Arnaud has enjoyed immersing himself in organic farming to support local residents and restaurants in the Catskills community.

In his free time, you can find Arnaud catching up on international soccer or training for his next triathlon.