The Riyadh EDIT Celebrates with Chotto Matte

Celebrating a magazine, a city, and the stories that define both

There are evenings when a city’s spirit feels perfectly captured, when fashion, food, and conversation come together in one place. That was the atmosphere at The Riyadh Edit’s September issue launch, hosted at Chotto Matte Riyadh in the heart of KAFD.

Choosing Chotto Matte as the venue felt especially fitting. Known for its bold Nikkei flavors and striking interiors, the restaurant is the feature of our dining column in the September issue. To celebrate the launch in the very space we had highlighted was like watching the magazine step off the page and into real life.

The guest list reflected the world of The Riyadh Edit itself. Influencers, fashion personalities, and cultural tastemakers gathered in an intimate circle, their conversations flowing as plates of Chotto Matte’s signature dishes were shared. The energy was vibrant yet refined, the kind of evening that makes you pause and realize that Riyadh is truly stepping into a new cultural moment.

For our team, the night was also a reflection on how far we have come in such a short time. What began as a vision to capture Riyadh’s evolving identity as a cosmopolitan hub has already become a trusted editorial voice. Within just two issues, The Riyadh Edit has carved out its place as a guide to luxury lifestyle in the capital, blending fashion, dining, culture, and travel with both polish and authenticity.

The celebration at Chotto Matte was about more than a magazine. It was a toast to Riyadh itself, to its creativity, its ambition, and its readiness to be seen through a new lens. The September issue is just the beginning, and if this evening was any indication, the journey ahead promises to be every bit as stylish and inspiring as the city we call home.