How many celebrities own restaurants?
As celebrity status and business ventures shift, the exact number changes. Here is a partial list of past and present owners:
Dolce, West Hollywood, Calif. – This Italian-style restaurant is owned by a group of groovy investors including “That 70’s Show”‘s Ashton Kutcher, Wilmer Valderrama and Danny Masterson. The patrons are young, the music is loud and the entrees are reasonably priced, between $20 and $30.
The Continental, Beverly Hills, Calif. – Actors Matt Damon and Ben Affleck went in on this together just so they could have a quiet place to hang with friends. Some of their famous visitors include Sandra Bullock, Gwyneth Paltrow, Drew Barrymore, Renee Zellweger, Winona Ryder, Tori Spelling, Matthew McConaughey and Gwen Stefani. Damon has been said to leave 100 percent tips.
NYLA, New York, N.Y. – Singer/train wreck Britney Spears combined the states of her restaurant and home to create NY (New York) and LA (Louisiana). The posh bar is the centerpiece and features specialty drinks for about $10. It’s been rumored the duck and wild mushroom etouffee and crab cakes were added to the menu as Britney’s favorite picks.
Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse, New York, N.Y. – Basketball star Jordan’s Steakhouse brags it has the best steaks in Manhattan. Bring your credit card as the bill will add up quickly. A 40 oz Porterhouse steak costs $71. The restaurant also features a variety of specialty drinks and wines.
The Cutting Room, New York, N.Y. – Both a club and late-night eatery, this place is a chic restaurant crawling with celebrities and is owned by “Sex and the City’s” Chris Noth. The menu is moderately priced and musicians make regular performances here.
Luahn, Manhattan, N.Y. – Actor Steven Baldwin owns this high-profile, two-story restaurant. Jay-Z helped promote the restaurant on his CD “BluePrint,” with the lyrics, “We at Luahn, getting our groove on…” Star visitors include Derek Jeter, Julia Roberts, Robert Deniro, Russell Simmons, Giselle and Jerry Seinfeld.
Compiled from About.com/od/celebritydining.
