About us
Radiant & Rare Society | New York City
A private women’s social club in New York City.
New York has no shortage of places to be seen.
It has very few places to be known.
A place where meaningful connections with inspiring, supportive, uplifting women grow into fierce, loyal, lifelong friendships.
Radiant & Rare Society brings together women of depth, elegance, and ambition around some of New York City’s most beautiful tables and venues.
Here, conversation comes easily. Familiarity forms naturally. New faces become familiar ones, connections deepen, and friendships begin to take shape—the kind that become woven into the fabric of a beautiful life.
This is a society for women who appreciate quality—in friendship, in experience, and in life.
Age is not the measure. Standards are. Whether you are 35 or 65, what matters is how you move through the world, what you value, and the kind of women you want beside you.
The E.L.I.T.E. Standard
There is a certain kind of woman who recognizes these values instinctively.
Elegance in how she carries herself.
Legacy in what she leaves behind.
Intention in how she lives and who she allows close.
Tenacity in what she builds and how she rises.
Expansion in the life she continues to create.
Together, they form the E.L.I.T.E. Standard—the values at the heart of Radiant & Rare Society.
They shape the rooms we create, the experiences we choose, and the community we continue to build.
Not a measure of age, title, or résumé. A shared standard for how we live, connect, and move through the world.
The New York City Calendar
Friday & Saturday Dinners
Intimate tables of up to six at thoughtfully selected restaurants throughout New York City. Beautiful settings. Inspiring company. Meaningful connection.
Wine Down Wednesdays
For women who appreciate good wine, beautiful surroundings, and unhurried conversation.
Prosecco & Oysters
An elevated happy hour for effortless connection, uplifting company, and deep belly laughter.
Our gatherings remain intentionally intimate, creating the space for meaningful conversation and allowing every woman to truly become part of the evening.
Each guest selects and pays for her own food and beverage choices directly with the restaurant.
No shared table bill. Simply order what you love.
Effortless by Design
New York gives you endless options.
We make choosing where to go—and who to go with—effortless.
You choose the evening.
We take care of the details.
The restaurant, reservation, table, timing, and experience are already considered before you arrive.
Simply arrive, take your seat, and enjoy the company ✨
Membership
Membership makes Radiant & Rare Society part of the rhythm of your life.
Radiant Members enjoy complimentary access to every Radiant & Rare Society dinner.
VIP Members enjoy complimentary access to all our Signature Events.
Members simply reserve their place using their private access.
Discover membership at radiantandrare.com
The Founder
Laura Marsala
U.S. Marine. Mother of three. Influential Woman 2026. Featured in U.S. Insider.
Radiant & Rare Society was built around the belief that the environments we enter, the experiences we choose, and the people we surround ourselves with shape the quality of our lives.
It began with one simple idea:
A beautiful life should include beautiful friendships.
New York, your table is ready.
Reserve your seat.
Vivi Bene!
Featured event
Friendsgiving 🌻🍂🍁
Friendsgiving Dinner | Radiant & Rare Society NYC 🍂
Make new friends with women who share your values - meaningful conversations, great food, and an appreciation for refinement.
A beautiful table. Inspiring women. An evening of friendship, gratitude, and exceptional company.
Some traditions are inherited.
Others begin around a table.
This November, Radiant & Rare Society gathers in New York City for Friendsgiving—an intimate dinner celebrating meaningful connection, new friendships, and the simple pleasure of sharing a beautiful evening with women worth knowing.
Set against the New York autumn, the evening is designed for effortless conversation, beautiful food, deep belly laughter, and the kind of connections that continue well beyond dinner.
Come as you are. Take your seat. Let the evening unfold.
The Evening:
An Intimate Table
Our dinners are intentionally kept small, creating an atmosphere where conversation comes easily and every woman has the opportunity to genuinely connect.
Inspiring Company
Meet women with perspective, presence, and stories worth sharing—women who appreciate meaningful friendship, beautiful experiences, and a life well lived.
A Beautiful New York Setting
We’ll gather at a thoughtfully selected restaurant in Midtown East, chosen for its cuisine, atmosphere, and sense of occasion.
A Friendsgiving to Remember
An evening centered around gratitude, friendship, laughter, and the women who make life richer simply by being part of it.
The Details
Date: Saturday, November 21st, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Midtown East, Manhattan
The exact restaurant will be revealed exclusively to confirmed guests by email the day before the dinner.
Dining: Each guest selects and pays for her own food and beverage selections directly with the restaurant.
No shared table bill. Simply order what you love and enjoy the evening.
Dress Code: Elevated evening attire. Come polished, beautiful, and entirely yourself.
Seating is intentionally limited to preserve the intimate atmosphere that defines a Radiant & Rare Society table.
Effortless by Design
Simply reserve your seat, arrive, and make new connections ✨ We take care of everything else.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Member Access
Not a Member yet? Radiant Members enjoy complimentary access to all Radiant & Rare Society dinners. VIP Members enjoy complimentary access to all our Signature Events.
Discover membership at radiantandrare.com
Vivi Bene!
Upcoming events
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- $35.00
Sunday Brunch: An Elevated, Intimate Ladies Experience
Midtown East, Manhattan, The mystery location will be revealed exclusively to registered guests via email the day before the event, New York, NY, USSunday brunch has this inherently luxurious, leisurely, “I'm taking time for myself” quality ~ it's time to connect, celebrate, and make new friendships.
It's mimosas, beautiful table settings, putting on something chic yet comfortable, and lingering over conversation.
There's a certain kind of woman who walks into a room and you simply notice.
It's the way she carries herself, the quiet confidence, the understated elegance. She's polished yet effortless, put-together yet relaxed. She values beauty, quality, and genuine connection.
She wants friendships as fierce as her standards.
The kind of connection that happens over a beautifully set table, with thoughtfully curated details and women who get it.
Women who understand that appreciating the finer things in life is about respecting your taste and preferences enough to create a life of beauty and intention.
Women who show up enthusiastically and beautifully, simply because it's who they are.
Women who value loyalty, authenticity, and fierce, protective connection with other women who hold themselves to the same standard.
If you're nodding as you read this, this is for you.At this brunch, you'll find:
✨ Intimate, elevated gatherings - beautifully set tables and exquisite food
✨ Quiet luxury - elegance that feels effortless
✨ Real friendship - women who show up authentically and beautifully
✨ Connection that honors who you are - polished, intentional, and deeply alignedEach table seats 2-6 women, preserving the intimate atmosphere that defines the Radiant & Rare Society experience.
After brunch, some ladies often continue the afternoon together - browsing nearby boutiques or dipping into a spa for manicures. Stay as long (or little) as you'd like.
This is about being in a room with women who mirror your values - women who understand that meaningful connections and thoughtfulness go beautifully together.
This brunch is for you if:
💃 You value authentic connection with women who share your standards
💃 You want to show up fully as yourself among women who celebrate you
💃 You want friendships that feel both fun and real
💃 You understand that luxury is a frequency and elegance is a way of being, not just a lifestyle
💃 You're ready for rooms where you simply belongThis is intentionally intimate, because real connection happens across a beautifully set table, with women who are aligned, intentional, and ready to show up as themselves.
Your seat is waiting. Will you take it?
Your $35 ticket reserves your seat. Food and beverages are ordered individually and paid for separately. No shared checks, just ease and elegance.
📍 We rotate locations. The mystery location is shared with confirmed guests the day before the event to maintain exclusivity.
Suggested Attire: Elevated casual, polished, effortlessly chicReserve Your Seat ✨
Membership Access
Not a member yet?- Radiant Members enjoy complimentary access to all Radiant & Rare Society Dinner Parties.
- VIP Members enjoy complimentary access to all our Signature Events; Dinner Parties, Brunches, Wine Down Wednesdays, and more.
Explore membership at www.radiantandrare.com
Radiant & Rare Society: For the woman who chooses beauty, intention, and lasting friendships.
1 attendee - $75.00
Friendsgiving 🌻🍂🍁
Location revealed to RSVPs, An email will be sent to RSVPs the day prior to the event, Manhattan, NY, USFriendsgiving Dinner | Radiant & Rare Society NYC 🍂
Make new friends with women who share your values - meaningful conversations, great food, and an appreciation for refinement.
A beautiful table. Inspiring women. An evening of friendship, gratitude, and exceptional company.
Some traditions are inherited.
Others begin around a table.This November, Radiant & Rare Society gathers in New York City for Friendsgiving—an intimate dinner celebrating meaningful connection, new friendships, and the simple pleasure of sharing a beautiful evening with women worth knowing.
Set against the New York autumn, the evening is designed for effortless conversation, beautiful food, deep belly laughter, and the kind of connections that continue well beyond dinner.
Come as you are. Take your seat. Let the evening unfold.
The Evening:
An Intimate Table
Our dinners are intentionally kept small, creating an atmosphere where conversation comes easily and every woman has the opportunity to genuinely connect.Inspiring Company
Meet women with perspective, presence, and stories worth sharing—women who appreciate meaningful friendship, beautiful experiences, and a life well lived.A Beautiful New York Setting
We’ll gather at a thoughtfully selected restaurant in Midtown East, chosen for its cuisine, atmosphere, and sense of occasion.A Friendsgiving to Remember
An evening centered around gratitude, friendship, laughter, and the women who make life richer simply by being part of it.The Details
Date: Saturday, November 21st, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Midtown East, ManhattanThe exact restaurant will be revealed exclusively to confirmed guests by email the day before the dinner.
Dining: Each guest selects and pays for her own food and beverage selections directly with the restaurant.
No shared table bill. Simply order what you love and enjoy the evening.Dress Code: Elevated evening attire. Come polished, beautiful, and entirely yourself.
Seating is intentionally limited to preserve the intimate atmosphere that defines a Radiant & Rare Society table.
Effortless by Design
Simply reserve your seat, arrive, and make new connections ✨ We take care of everything else.We look forward to welcoming you.
Member Access
Not a Member yet? Radiant Members enjoy complimentary access to all Radiant & Rare Society dinners. VIP Members enjoy complimentary access to all our Signature Events.Discover membership at radiantandrare.com
Vivi Bene!
1 attendee - $35.00
Sunday Brunch: An Elevated, Intimate Ladies Experience
Midtown East, Manhattan, The mystery location will be revealed exclusively to registered guests via email the day before the event, New York, NY, USSunday brunch has this inherently luxurious, leisurely, “I'm taking time for myself” quality ~ it's time to connect, celebrate, and make new friendships.
It's mimosas, beautiful table settings, putting on something chic yet comfortable, and lingering over conversation.
There's a certain kind of woman who walks into a room and you simply notice.
It's the way she carries herself, the quiet confidence, the understated elegance. She's polished yet effortless, put-together yet relaxed. She values beauty, quality, and genuine connection.
She wants friendships as fierce as her standards.
The kind of connection that happens over a beautifully set table, with thoughtfully curated details and women who get it.
Women who understand that appreciating the finer things in life is about respecting your taste and preferences enough to create a life of beauty and intention.
Women who show up enthusiastically and beautifully, simply because it's who they are.
Women who value loyalty, authenticity, and fierce, protective connection with other women who hold themselves to the same standard.
If you're nodding as you read this, this is for you.At this brunch, you'll find:
✨ Intimate, elevated gatherings - beautifully set tables and exquisite food
✨ Quiet luxury - elegance that feels effortless
✨ Real friendship - women who show up authentically and beautifully
✨ Connection that honors who you are - polished, intentional, and deeply alignedEach table seats 2-6 women, preserving the intimate atmosphere that defines the Radiant & Rare Society experience.
After brunch, some ladies often continue the afternoon together - browsing nearby boutiques or dipping into a spa for manicures. Stay as long (or little) as you'd like.
This is about being in a room with women who mirror your values - women who understand that meaningful connections and thoughtfulness go beautifully together.
This brunch is for you if:
💃 You value authentic connection with women who share your standards
💃 You want to show up fully as yourself among women who celebrate you
💃 You want friendships that feel both fun and real
💃 You understand that luxury is a frequency and elegance is a way of being, not just a lifestyle
💃 You're ready for rooms where you simply belongThis is intentionally intimate, because real connection happens across a beautifully set table, with women who are aligned, intentional, and ready to show up as themselves.
Your seat is waiting. Will you take it?
Your $35 ticket reserves your seat. Food and beverages are ordered individually and paid for separately. No shared checks, just ease and elegance.
📍 We rotate locations. The mystery location is shared with confirmed guests the day before the event to maintain exclusivity.
Suggested Attire: Elevated casual, polished, effortlessly chicReserve Your Seat ✨
Membership Access
Not a member yet?- Radiant Members enjoy complimentary access to all Radiant & Rare Society Dinner Parties.
- VIP Members enjoy complimentary access to all our Signature Events; Dinner Parties, Brunches, Wine Down Wednesdays, and more.
Explore membership at www.radiantandrare.com
Radiant & Rare Society: For the woman who chooses beauty, intention, and lasting friendships.
1 attendee
Past events
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