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Love, Actually — GP Edition

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Great Performances has always been about connection—around tables, behind the scenes, and sometimes unexpectedly in the middle of the workday. Over the years, a few of those connections have turned into something much more lasting. This month, we’re sharing two GP stories that prove you never really know what an event day might bring.

Mat & Véronique

Mat and Véronique met at a GP office party overlooking the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting on December 2, 2015. According to Véronique, the moment that sealed it was seeing Mat scraping food off a plate into the trash and thinking, “Oooh, who’s this guy?”

It was an immediate connection. They were naturally flirty with each other all night, and it was obvious there was a spark. Their first date happened that very same evening. Mat and Veronique were married this past September.

Proof that sometimes the spark is instant, the path is winding, and the ending is sweet.

Anastassia & Mike

Anastassia and Mike met at Hudson Mercantile during a Ronnie Davis event. Mike was the chef, and the staff list simply read “NEW HIRE.” That new hire turned out to be Anastassia—her very first day, sent straight from the office.

She showed up in a chef’s coat with a logo and someone else’s name on it. She was very nervous. Mike was stuttering. He also felt a little bad putting her on a rooftop station for an event in October.

It became more than just a work connection later, when Anastassia was booked for a VIP dinner at Liz’s house and called Mike for help. He answered the call, they worked through the event together, and ever since then, they’ve just clicked.

Early on, they tried to avoid drama and kept things quiet, hiding from coworkers when they had to. Once they told Liz about the relationship, things felt easier. They booked a three-week vacation, changed their Facebook statuses, and by the time they got back, all the dust had settled.

Today, they say it’s great to have someone at home who understands the hours, the stress, and the feelings that come with the work.

Read Anastassia and Mike’s Valentine’s Day Menu here.

Love Happens Around Food®

Together, these stories capture something familiar at GP: long days, shared responsibility, and moments that start out ordinary but end up meaningful. Whether it begins at an office party, on a rooftop in October, or during a last-minute call for help, connection has a way of finding its place here.

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