About Vivante
Vivante is an exclusive private club designed for tasteful visionaries seeking meaningful connections and elegant experiences around the world. Vivante blends refined gastronomy, hospitality, entrepreneurship and luxury lifestyle into a sophisticated social platform.
We thoughtfully create elegant experiences that spark meaningful conversations for those who dare to live a life of freedom, taste and global mobility. Because the bright side of dealing with foreign tax law is the opportunity to explore multicultural cuisines, wines and everything that makes a table joyful and tasteful.
Throughout our travels, we noticed a common thread: conversations—whether business or personal—often began with a shared culinary experience. That restaurant recommendation that made our business trip in Milan extra special; that cuisine fusion we all find rare working as an ice breaker in our trips to Paris. Even moments when we experienced cultural shocks became more fun and enjoyable when exchanged over a thoughtfully prepared meal-and a good bottle of wine of course!
Food, we discovered, isn't just nourishment—it’s a universal starting point for connection.
And so this is how Vivante was born. We got bored of the forced conversations with bad wine and conferences with cold catering. To us, real business happens when authentic conversations and tasteful experiences happens. Because we might start recommending wineries and chefs, but it always evolves to recommendations for potential partners, sponsors, investors, contractors and just about anyone who you need to take your project to the next level.
Alongside intimate dinners and private tastings, we also provide exclusive gatherings, and bespoke concierge services during some of the world’s most iconic settings including Festival de Cannes to Fashion Weeks in Paris, New York, and Milan, Formula 1 in Monaco, Art Basel, and beyond. Whether over a shared meal or a rare bottle, Vivante offers a refined space to connect, discover, and celebrate.
So what does it mean to us to be a VIvante? To us, it’s just like being a bon vivant which isn’t limited just to wealth or extravagance but about cultivating an attitude of appreciation:
It is not about showing off.
It’s about showing up for life.
Meet Your Hosts
Annie Grijalva
Rosario Ochoa
Jorge Leal
About Your Hosts
Vivante Club is led by accomplished hosts around the world—Annie Grijalva, Andrea Stolk, Rosario Ochoa and Jorge Leal—each bringing a wealth of experience across the wine and spirits, hospitality, fashion, and film industries.
Annie Grijalva (Paris | Barcelona): Annie blends her Mexican-American heritage married to French culture, creating events that balance elegance, entrepreneurship and impact. Her background in business development, public relations, and marketing is shaped by previous work with brands like the Los Angeles Times, Condé Nast, Lacoste, The Macallan, and Taittinger.
Andrea Stolk (Madrid | Milan): Andrea brings a unique perspective shaped by her Venezuelan and Italian roots. With a strong background in culinary experiences, she curates gatherings that celebrate the art of food and the cultural stories behind it. Her deep understanding of Mediterranean and Latin culinary traditions adds richness and authenticity to our gatherings. Previous work with Mr Porter Barcelona, has shaped her expertise in hospitality-driven activations.
Rosario Ochoa (Los Angeles | Napa Valley): Rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Michoacán, Mexico, and Napa Valley, Rosario brings a bicultural sensibility to everything she creates. She currently works as a creative director in Los Angeles within the fashion and film industries, while also leading wine and spirits activations in Napa Valley. Her multidisciplinary background allows her to seamlessly blend visual storytelling and cultural depth into every Vivante event.
Jorge Gando (Barcelona | Ibiza): Originally from Venezuela, Jorge blends his international perspective with deep local insight to spotlight the most exciting restaurants, markets, and food trends in Barcelona. With a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of community, he has grown Foody Barcelona into a trusted guide for food lovers, creatives, and hospitality insiders
Andrea Stolk
Co-Host with us.
We welcome brands of all sizes to co-host our gatherings. Open tables available during Paris Fashion Week, Monaco Formula 1, Festival de Cannes, Milan Fashion Week, Art Basel, Miami Open, International Concours of Elegance St. Moritz and other key events around the world. To learn more contact us: events@vivanteclub.com