Martin Shapiro

Managing Partner

Marty Shapiro is the Managing Partner of Tribeca Grill and a founding partner of Drew Nieporent’s Myriad Restaurant Group.  In addition to his responsibility for the daily operations at Tribeca Grill, alongside Drew, he oversees concept development, operations, recruitment, and the consulting arm for Myriad.

Marty has played a significant role with Myriad, helping open over 30 domestic and international restaurants, including the iconic NOBU, Rubicon, Corton and Batard. Myriad was one of the first companies to pioneer the concept of the ‘restaurant group’ model, focusing on chef-driven restaurants with diverse culinary offerings, ranging from Japanese to Middle Eastern. It was instrumental in promoting up-and-coming chefs and one of the first to hire women to lead its kitchens. Myriad partnered with the artistic community and with its focus on genuine hospitality and innovative culinary ideas, helped reshape the American dining scene.

Additionally, Marty was instrumental in Myriad becoming a leader in forming strategic partnerships with innovative hotel groups such as W Hotels, Marriott and 21C Hotels and creating several award-winning restaurants.   Marty also led Myriad’s expansion into sports venues with Porsche Grille at Citi Field and the Daily Burger at Madison Square Garden.

Throughout his career, Marty has been a dedicated advocate for the restaurant industry. He currently serves on the Boards of the NYS Restaurant Association, NYC Hospitality Council and was past chapter president of the American Institute of Wine & Food (AIWF). During the pandemic, Marty joined the Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC), working with Congress to advance industry saving legislation and became a board member of ROAR NY, which raised funds and developed health and welfare programs for NYC restaurant workers.

One of his most rewarding roles has been as a mentor to countless staff; many of whom have gone on to open acclaimed restaurants of their own or join leading hospitality groups. He strongly believes in supporting the next generation and fostering hospitality and currently sits on the advisory boards of the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) and Culinary Arts Institute (CAI). Marty has been a guest lecturer at Cornell University, The Institute of Culinary Education, and The New School, and has been a panelist at industry events like the Food Arts Power Circles Symposium.

Marty received a B.F.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He met his wife at a City Harvest fundraiser and is raising two kids in Montclair.