The Name: 

The inspiration for the name, San Martini, draws from my Grandfathers, Russ and Chuck, who came from an era when ‘Martini Time’ was a sacred moment in the day to slow down, spend time in the company of loved ones and friends, and share in a peaceful moment of relaxation, with a cocktail in hand. 

These moments are fond memories of mine; listening to Grampa Russ’ big band music playing on the radio in the background, while we sit on the back porch chatting about Buffalo Bill’s upcoming season and potential for a Sabres winning season, all while soaking up the rays of the warm summer sun while Grampa sips on a gin martini - a 2:1 ratio of Burnetts Gin to Vermouth and a slice of orange peel (which is HIGHLY NOT recommended to try, as I found out when I was older).

Equally as special are the ‘Cocktail Hour’ moments with Grampa Chuck; sharing a snack and a glass of cold, crisp Bombay Sapphire on the rocks with an olive, or an icy Molson Canadian beer, on the cottages back deck - laughing at sailing stories with the neighbors and playing round after round of rummy - while the noise of the lapping waves of Lake Erie break on the rocky shore in the background. 

At both houses, hearing “Time to wash up” or “Get your hands washed” from my Grandmothers, breaks the peaceful moment of ‘Martini Time’ - forcing us to head inside and wash up for dinner with the family. 

This moment - a time of relaxation, reflection, or distraction - at the end of the day, before the evening chill descends with low color change of the Sunset, is the moment one wishes to stay in, and is the primary source of inspiration for San Martini.

It’s Martini Time somewhere…

The Vision: 

My time in Provence was a special period of time; a precious 10 weeks of summer spent in the wine-country of South France, surrounded by ancient hills turning as pink as the regions’ famed rosé during sunset. It was a period of with many incredible moments: celebrating the French National Team’s 2018 World Cup win with the French locals, taking a baguette and cheese with a fresh bottle of wine and wandering into the vineyards for a picnic with a nice book, a day trip to the Saint-Paul Asylum - reveling in the beauty of the town in which Van Gogh painted the Olive Groves and The Starry Night (of which look exactly like his paintings), and coasting along the French Riviera with friends - enjoying the relaxing sites and sounds of French summers. 

These moments drew me to some of my favorite movies, including “To Catch a Thief” with Grace Kelly and Cary Grant; stylish icons of the 20th century. Icons that instilled in me a vision of fashionable experiences, brought on by enjoying the peaceful and memorable moments of life in the comfort of fine style. 

San Martini - The Brand: 

All these moments; from enjoying the elegant classics of film through Cary Grant, Steve McQueen, Grace Kelly, and Audrey Hepburn, to Provencal living and the scenes of the French Riviera, to the happy ‘Martini Time’ memories with my Grampa Chuck and Grampa Russ, All have led to the creation of San Martini. 

So let’s all enjoy the peaceful moments of ‘Martini Time’ before we need to ‘Wash Up’ for dinner. 

It’s Martini Time somewhere, so let’s enjoy it while we can!

Our Mission:

San Martini is dedicated to bringing you the highest quality products from around the world, made by the best businesses and brands.

We are a small team with a big vision; trying to source the highest quality of elegant items for you and always trying to improve our offerings.

We strive to provide elegant and luxurious solutions to your daily schedule and occurrences to help you "Enjoy the Moment" more often. Whether that helps you travel, go an impromptu date night, or invite friends over for cocktails and a game night, we have you covered.

We thrive on good stories, sharing memories, and sharing incredible moments with our family and friends. Our Goal is to provide these same experiences for you, and with you, so do not hesitate to reach out with an issue, idea, or story!

The Paper:

‘The Paper’ is a collection of insights and updates on San Martini, blogs about current projects, news in fashion or other industries, recommendations for other products, and collaborations that we are facilitating. 

The idea comes from my Grampa Russ’ reference to “The Paper” which he would read religiously everyday, staying up to date on the news and upcoming events (and also completing the daily crossword of course). We use his reference to ‘The Paper’ as an homage to his need to keep up with current events.