The Three Invitation-Only Groups You've Never Heard Of — And You'll Never Get Into
Plus: More on the exclusive from last week about Scott's Mayfair coming to New York, and James Murdoch just made a $300 million Succession-style deal with Vox media
Before you call me out — yes, the headline is a little clickbait-y. But most of you have genuinely never heard of what's below, let alone meet the threshold to get in. That said, knowing this readership, a handful of you are not only familiar with these groups but are members yourselves. These are the ones that don't advertise, don't have a PR person, and would never be caught dead on a best-of list. You can't just apply — you have to qualify.
I also wanted to share some of the reader reactions to RPS breaking the news last week that Scott's — the London seafood institution on Mount Street in Mayfair, a favorite of Ian Fleming — will be coming to New York as part of Annabel's members club. (If you didn’t read the original letter on this, revisit it here). This was big news for a lot of you (and for me!) and I am still fielding emails and DMs about it.
I’m very basic but one of my favorite places on earth. I have a group chat blowing up with the news I just sent. - Dave T.
I’m worried this will be the end of Scott’s magic. It’s so British, I’m not sure it can work anywhere but London. - Alita J.
My favorite restaurant in London. The best news I’ve heard all month. - Jody M.
The Anabel’s team is good at world-building. I think they’ll be able to imitate the British magic of Scott’s in New York, and anything British is hot right now. - Anonymous
Dover sole and seafood platters for all! And don’t forget that cheddar souffle! - Jeff G.
Scott’s has bags of style - Anonymous
I wish Scott’s would just stay in London where it belongs. They’re not going to become a chain are they? - Kristin M.
For those of you who could give a damn about members clubs, there's plenty of other stuff today too: James Murdoch's Succession-coded Vox Media takeover, Cannes' increasingly bleak post-Hollywood mood, the $150 Popeyes chicken tenders tower scandal at Surf Lodge, Princeton reunions, the miniature dachshund working as Pet Guest Experience Director at The Fifth Avenue Hotel and more…
All for paid subscribers below.
