As the brain behind Scarpetta, American Cut, Dolce Italian and more, LDV Hospitality president and founder John Meadow clearly has the secret sauce for success. This season the mogul is set to re-imagine the iconic Maidstone Hotel, infusing it with his delicious blend of Italian luxury and charm. As Meadow preps for his big reveal, we check in with the dapper tastemaker for his quick take.
WAKE-UP TIME: 6:30 a.m.
DOPPELGÄNGER: I get Jon Hamm or Robert Downey Jr. a lot. I prefer Jon Hamm.
NEMESIS: Me in my 30s
MY AESTHETIC: Natural classic
SUMMER UNIFORM: White Ambrosi denim trousers, navy Ripense Sahara jacket, Stefano Bemer brown suede loafers
OUT EAST ACCESSORY: Radano swim trunks
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH: Sunglasses, vintage or Jacques Marie Mages
SUMMER WORKOUT: Tennis; beach runs; walking my Havanese, Benny
LAST MEAL: Iceberg wedge, slice of Joe’s pizza, bowl of ice-cold cherries
FAVORITE MOVIE: Beverly Hills Cop
MENTOR: Lenny Chu of Lenwich
STYLE ICON: Steve McQueen
SIGNATURE SCENT: Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire
FAVE HAMPTONS HAUNT: Our LDV at the Maidstone and Scarpetta, of course, but for family time away from work, I love The American Hotel.
BEST ADVICE: “Do what you love.”
PHILANTHROPY: I proudly serve on the boards of the Food Education Fund and Madison Square Park Conservancy in New York City.
MANTRA: “Simple is not simplistic” from Siegel and Gale
CURRENT OBSESSION: Paddleboarding
BEST BEACH IN THE HAMPTONS: Sagg Main
SUMMER COCKTAIL: Negroni Sbagliato
SOULMATE: My wife, Karin
SKINCARE ESSENTIAL: Everyday Oil
ZODIAC: Taurus
BEDTIME: Midnight
ON MY NIGHTSTAND: The Wall Street Journal
THEME SONG TO MY LIFE: “Não Quero Dinheiro (Só Quero Amar)” by Tim Maia
Photography by: PHOTO COURTESY OF SUBJECT
