Take a Sip of Marrow Fine x Adalina’s $13K Martini
The smoked heirloom tomato mezcal martini, only available at Adalina in Chicago, is served with a 9-carat diamond tennis necklace.

On Adalina’s menu is the $13,000 “Marrow Martini,” a smoked heirloom tomato mezcal martini served with a diamond tennis necklace.

For the “Marrow Fine x Adalina” collaboration, each company contributed an item from their industry.
Jillian Sassone, the founder and creative director of Marrow Fine, designed the necklace—a 14-karat yellow gold tennis necklace with 150 diamonds totaling 9 carats.
She said she chose a tennis necklace for the collaboration because “martinis are just like the tennis necklace, a classic!”
For the martini, the restaurant tapped its general manager, sommelier and wine director, Colin Hofer, to create a cocktail.
Hofer, who was named “Sommelier of the Year” by Michelin Guide in 2022, crafted a smoked heirloom tomato mezcal martini made with Clase Azul mezcal from San Luis Potosí, clarified heirloom tomato water, and lemon basil olive oil that is then smoked in a cloche.
“The inspiration for this cocktail was to capture Marrow Fine’s bespoke and heirloom energy, creating something truly one-of-a-kind,” said Hofer.

While this one-of-a-kind martini has just been released, other unique martinis appear to be on the rise as well. The wet martini at Eel Bar in New York City’s Lower East Side neighborhood has become popular within the last few months, with the New York Times featuring the drink yesterday.
Unlike the well-known dry martini, its opposition is a cocktail with “too much” vermouth, and it has a niche audience appreciating the drink despite mixologists calling it a sloppily made martini.
The cocktail is akin to a “vermut preparado,” meaning “prepared vermouth” in English, a drink from the Basque Country on the north coast of Spain.
The Marrow Fine x Adalina collaboration came about after the jewelry brand, known for its signature stacking rings and bespoke heirloom designs, opened a Chicago showroom last fall on the ground floor of the 9 West Walton building where Adalina is also located.
“Adalina was a natural choice to partner with, not only because of its proximity, but also because of their world-class menu from Top Chef [contestant] Soo Ahn,” said Sassone.
“Each time I have visited Adalina, I’m blown away by every dish but also by the palpable energy and excitement in the restaurant. The $13,000 Marrow martini is a fun collaboration between our brands and an extension of that excitement. And I suspect it will make for a few very memorable evenings.”
The Marrow Martini debuted on Adalina’s menu last week.
It will be available indefinitely and can only be purchased at the restaurant, which is located at 912 N State St. in Chicago.
Marrow Fine’s Chicago showroom can be found at 9 W Walton St. The brand also has a flagship in San Diego and an additional location in Newport Beach, California.
The Latest

“Shell Auranova” is the next generation of the brand’s bridal line, featuring half-bezel engagement rings with bold and fluid designs.

Boucheron and Pomellato performed well in an otherwise bleak quarter for Kering amid struggles at Gucci.

Designer Deborah Meyers created her birds from oxidized sterling silver, rose-cut diamond eyes, and Akoya Keshi pearl feathers.

Six new retail businesses were selected for the 2025 program, which began in January.

The company said it expects sightholders to remain “cautious” with their purchasing due to all the unknowns around the U.S. tariffs.


Sponsored by the Gemological Institute of America

Simon Wolf shares why the time was right to open a new office here, what he looks for in a retail partner, and why he loves U.S. consumers.

The risk of laboratory-grown diamonds being falsely presented as natural diamonds presents a very significant danger to consumer trust.

The company failed to file its quarterly reports in a timely manner.

The organization also announced its board of directors.

Charms may be tiny but with their small size comes endless layering possibilities, from bracelets to necklaces and earrings.

Located in Valenza, the now 355,000-square-foot facility includes a new jewelry school that’s open to the public, Scuola Bulgari.

Paola Sasplugas, co-founder of the Barcelona-based jewelry brand, received the Fine Jewelry Award.

A platinum Zenith-powered Daytona commissioned in the late ‘90s will headline Sotheby’s Important Watches sale in Geneva next month.

The basketball stars wear men’s jewelry from the “Curb Chain” collection.

The Signet Jewelers-owned retailer wants to encourage younger shoppers to wear fine jewelry every day, not just on special occasions.

The 21 pieces, all from a private collector, will be offered at its Magnificent Jewels auction next month.

Lilian Raji answers a question from a reader who is looking to grow her jewelry business but has a limited marketing budget.

GCAL by Sarine created the new role to sharpen the company’s focus on strategic partnerships and scalable expansion.

“Cartier: Design, Craft, and Legacy” opened earlier this month at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Van Cott Jewelers in Vestal, New York, is hosting a going-out-of-business sale.

Industry veteran Samantha Larson has held leadership roles at Borsheims, McTeigue & McClelland, Stuller, and Long’s Jewelers.
The two organizations will hold the educational event together this fall in Mississippi.

The entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” star will share his top tips for success.

The Ukrainian brand’s new pendant is modeled after a traditional paska, a pastry often baked for Easter in Eastern European cultures.

The jeweler has announced a grand reopening for its recently remodeled location in Peoria, Illinois.

The “Strong Like Mom” campaign features moms who work at Tiffany & Co. and their children.