Texas Steakhouse Titan Tilman Fertitta’s Superyacht Pulls Up to D.C. | Eater DC
"The Netherlands-made Feadship superyacht docked at the Southwest Waterfront was named after the amusement complex on Houston’s Clear Lake that Tilman Fertitta opened. The vessel is described as having a helipad, sauna, beauty salon, and six sit-down bars, details that reflect the owner’s hospitality background: Fertitta is the Houston-based billionaire behind Morton’s and The Palm, operates more than 600 restaurants under 22 brands (including Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Catch Steak, Del Frisco’s, and Rainforest Cafe) and owns Golden Nugget casinos. The yacht’s high-profile presence in D.C. coincides with Fertitta’s nomination to be the U.S. ambassador to Italy and follows other hospitality executives (for example, former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz) appearing in similar waterfront slips around major political events." - Tierney Plumb
