ELI WEHBE CREDENT IA L S : PART N E R AT WAR W I CK
Eli Wehbe is a well-versed nightlife entrepreneur, and has now taken on the role of partner for Warwick. A special and sincere sense of hospitality and unique club atmosphere is what Eli and his partners have created at Warwick, and clearly his passions have paid off. He’s the perfect example of taking your natural gifts and using them to pursue a career path that you love. Q: What has been your greatest strength in creative and business endeavors? Eli Wehbe: I think my biggest strength is being a people person; it’s a naturalborn gift. I stick to my own personal vision and take so much pride in that. I can’t say it enough, focus on your vision—that speaks for itself. Q: Where did you draw your inspiration from for the design of Warwick, the idea
in general as well as the interior decor and setup? EW: Sylvain, David, JT and myself wanted to create a meticulously designed and curated space that is refined and exclusive, yet also comfortable and unpretentious. The space was designed to be easily reconfigured for a wide variety of events ranging from charity galas to concerts and movie premiere after parties. Warwick’s design aesthetic blends old and new materials and design styles in order to create a sense of timelessness and unpredictability. Q: What did you want to be when you were younger? EW: Initially, I wanted to be a firefighter, but quickly realized I wanted to work with people in a different way. Ultimately, I ended up working for a nightclub close to my hometown and realized that I was born with a gift to be a generally accommodating person. Naturally, I had a sense of hospitality and I ended up having a vision to do something in the nightlife space, which is what brought everything full-circle. Q: What drink do you order to relieve some stress? EW: I don’t really drink on the job; however, if I were to come in as a guest, my definite recommendation would be the Moscow Mule. The mixology program at Warwick is super refined and is sure to impress. You will never be disappointed!
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