WORK • Thursday Routine
KAT SAENZ • founder • Kat Saenz Productions
Neighborhood you live in: Edgewater
It’s Thursday morning. What’s the scene at your workplace?
Thursdays are my “let’s make magic happen” days. I’m visiting clients for site checks or setting up for an event, making sure every little detail is just right.
What’s on the agenda for today?
Today, we’re chatting with two brides: one from New York planning her wedding in Miami, the other from California planning a dreamy destination wedding in Italy. We’re also finalizing details for an exciting event with Sephora x LTK, and gearing up for a crypto conference in Denver.
Any bar or restaurant plans today, tonight, or this weekend?
We’re heading to dinner at Cote in the Design District. As for my go-to spots? I’m obsessed with any Groot Hospitality restaurant — Casadonna is absolutely stunning. Lately, I’ve also been loving Sunny’s. And when it comes to bars, Sugar at East is always a vibe.
How about a little leisure or culture?
I’m all about concerts, Heat games, Dolphins games, and a good old-fashioned tailgate. And when Sunday rolls around, there’s nothing better than a family barbecue, especially when my husband's parents are on the grill. They seriously make the best barbecue! I’m also looking forward to the Coldplay concert in July.
Any weekend getaways?
After a recent work trip to Denver, I decided to extend my trip in Aspen. I booked the ski-in and ski-out restaurant Cloud 9, and checked out Casa Tua. I hit Ajax Tavern for après-ski (their truffle fries are a must!), Matsuhisa for sushi, drinks at The Little Nell, and Betula for a cool rooftop vibe.
What was your last great vacation?
I did a couple of girls’ trips to NYC. Our go-to spots are Employees Only for amazing cocktails and Little Sister Lounge for a cool vibe. We love staying at Fouquet’s New York. A new restaurant we tried and loved was Mēdüzā Mediterrania in the Meatpacking District.
Last month, my husband and I went to Washington, D.C. and stayed at The St. Regis. One of the best meals we had was at Filomena Ristorante, where you literally see a nonna making fresh pasta through the window as you walk in. Another great spot was Maydan, with the most flavorful Middle Eastern food cooked over an open fire.