Lush Life Unveils Bull Moose, An Exclusive Oyster Bay Cocktail Club

OYSTER BAY, N.Y. – March 06, 2026 – In a quiet corner of Long Island's affluent North Shore, a new type of social sanctuary has emerged. Lush Life Hospitality Group, the force behind Oyster Bay's recent culinary renaissance, has officially announced the opening of Bull Moose, a private members' cocktail lounge and cultural salon. Hidden from public view behind the group's Provisions Market on South Street, the intensely private, 12-seat venue marks a significant pivot towards curated exclusivity in the suburban luxury market.

Bull Moose is conceived as a deliberate departure from the traditional restaurant model. It is, in the words of the company, "a place to arrive without spectacle and linger without interruption." With its limited membership, design-forward interiors, and focus on discretion, the lounge is poised to become a coveted retreat for those seeking a sophisticated, under-the-radar social experience.

The Rise of the Micro-Club

The arrival of Bull Moose taps into a broader trend reshaping luxury hospitality across affluent American suburbs. While Long Island has long been home to venerable private institutions—sprawling golf courses and historic country clubs like Shinnecock Hills and The Creek Club, which serve as bastions of legacy capital—a new, more intimate model is gaining traction. This new wave of "micro-clubs" prioritizes curated experiences and deep community over expansive grounds and extensive amenities.

Unlike the traditional country clubs or even the newer, business-oriented hubs like EXCELSIOR in Commack, Bull Moose offers a hyper-focused proposition: impeccable cocktails, refined conversation, and cultural engagement in a space that feels more like a personal salon than a commercial establishment. The lounge's minuscule 12-seat capacity is not a limitation but its central feature, promising a level of intimacy and personal service that larger venues cannot replicate. This concept aligns with a growing desire among high-net-worth individuals for unique, high-privacy settings that foster genuine connection away from the public eye.

An Empire of Experience in Oyster Bay

For Lush Life Hospitality Group, co-founded by acclaimed Chef Jesse Schenker and visionary partner Claudia Taglich, Bull Moose represents the crowning jewel in their rapidly expanding Oyster Bay portfolio. Over the past decade, the group has methodically transformed the town's dining scene. Their ventures range from the sophisticated modern American cuisine at 2 Spring and the intimate, ten-seat tasting menu at The Chef's Counter at FOUR, to the accessible quality of Gimme Burger and the Northern Italian flavors of Gioia. With the addition of Provisions Bread & Cheese and the gourmet Provisions Market, they have created a self-sustaining ecosystem of hospitality.

Bull Moose is the logical, and perhaps most ambitious, next step in this strategy. It diversifies the group's portfolio by entering the lucrative private membership market, capturing a clientele that values exclusivity above all else. By placing the lounge behind their own market, they create a seamless, vertically integrated experience. "Bull Moose is meant to feel like a private room you return to instinctively," said Claudia Taglich in the announcement. "It's a space for conversation, celebration, and escape — refined, relaxed, and intentionally under the radar." This statement encapsulates the group's strategy: to build not just restaurants, but a complete world of curated social and culinary experiences.

Inside the Discreet Walls

The allure of Bull Moose lies in the meticulous crafting of its atmosphere. The design blends old-world club heritage with a clean, contemporary restraint, featuring layered interiors and low, moody lighting to create pockets for quiet conversation and celebration. The emphasis is on personal, precise hospitality, where comfort, ease, and above all, discretion are paramount.

The beverage program is the heart of the experience, focusing on impeccably crafted cocktails alongside a carefully selected list of wines and spirits. Complementing the drinks is a menu of late-night fare from Chef Jesse Schenker. Drawing on a career that includes two James Beard nominations, a win on Food Network's Iron Chef America, and the critical success of his Manhattan restaurants Recette and The Gander, Schenker has designed a menu of "refined, playful bites designed for the hand, not the table." Offerings like caviar are meant to be effortless and indulgent, enhancing the cocktail experience without requiring the formality of a dining table or distracting from the social ambiance.

The Cultural Salon and the Price of Privacy

Beyond the food and drink, Bull Moose aims to be a "cultural salon." The group plans a rotating calendar of programming, from salon-style conversations and private tastings to member-led gatherings. The goal is to cultivate a genuine community, bound by shared interests and a desire for meaningful engagement, free from pretense. Membership is limited and by application only, a gatekeeping measure that ensures the integrity and intimacy of the space. While the cost of entry remains undisclosed, the price of this privacy is a key component of its appeal, transforming the small lounge into one of the most exclusive destinations on the North Shore. It offers a quiet promise of community and conversation, available only to those who hold the key.