Are eateries replacing clothing lines?
Mo Pitkin’s
Celeb Investor Jimmy Fallon
Location NYC
Ambiance Retro Judeo-Latino brasserie (really). Fitting for its diverse East Village locale.
Signature Dish The Mo Burger with a chicken liver schmear
Who’s Stopped By Debbie Harry, Amy Poehler
Special Features A performance space for authors, comedians, musicians, and, one hopes, former SNL stars.
Geisha House
Celeb Investor Ashton Kutcher
Location L.A.
Ambiance Tokyo 2050 but still very L.A. Translation: Don’t be surprised to see some trucker hats amidst your sushi.
Signature Dish Maguro Spicy Taru-Taru over crispy rice
Who’s Stopped By Demi Moore (of course), Lindsay Lohan
Special Features A VIP room, which increases your chances of meeting Wilmer Valderrama.
Katana
Celeb Investor Ryan Seacrest
Location L.A.
Ambiance Dark and sexy
Signature Dish Filet-mignon-wrapped foie gras with sweet miso sauce
Who’s Stopped By Brad Pitt, Madonna
Special Features Japanese Robata-style cooking, which grills the food over an open flame.
Madre’s
Celeb Investor Jennifer Lopez
Location Pasadena, Calif.
Ambiance Havana-cozy, complete with cigar-box-inspired menus.
Signature Dish Ropa Vieja (shredded flank steak)
Who’s Stopped By Nicole Kidman, Carmen Electra
Special Features Booths feature curtains, useful if your husband, Marc Anthony, wants to make out.
The Spotted Pig
Celeb Investors Jay-Z, Fatboy Slim, Michael Stipe
Location NYC
Ambiance Intimate and friendly British gastropub.
Signature Dish Ricotta Gnudi
Who’s Stopped By Beyoncé, Jessica Simpson, Bill Clinton
Special Features Upstairs was an invite-only smoking room, but recent renovations have made it a second dining floor.
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