Dining with the stars New York City is home to some of the hottest restaurants in the world — and our favorite stars have taken notice. Numerous celebrities have visited many restaurants, from casual eateries to fine dining establishments.
When the stars eat out, most restaurants that come to mind are upscale restaurants but that’s not always the case. Even A-List celebrities love casual dining establishments. The 12 Chairs Cafe’s Brooklyn location is a must-visit for celebrities. Kacey Musgraves frequents the Williamsburg spot and shares how much she adores the restaurant’s authentic Israeli cuisine several times on her social media. Bravo star Dorothy WangEven the ObamaFamily members were seen enjoying a meal at this popular restaurant.
Another casual restaurant frequented by Hollywood’s elite is Au Za’atar. Stars like Cynthia Nixon, Scarlett Johansson, Ashley Benson, DJ KhaledThis spot is known for its unique atmosphere and delicious Lebanese food.
There are many options for stars to choose to dine in upscale restaurants, especially in New York City. For Italian cuisine, two celebrity hot spots are Canto and Alice — both located in the West Village. Canto is open for brunch and offers a variety Italian dishes and signature cocktails. Canto has been a popular spot for celebrities to celebrate special occasions. Kelly Killoren BensimonThe fancy restaurant was a great place to celebrate her birthday. Alice focuses primarily on fresh seafoodAnd lobster and offers an intimate setting while nestled in the basement of one of the neighborhood’s iconic brownstones. J Balvin and Bill Murray have both visited and taken in the spot’s charming atmosphere.
Sometimes dining out can also include a night out on the town. But SAINT, a celebrity favourite, kills both birds with one stone. At the surface, SAINT is an East Village restaurant that serves American cuisine. Below the dining establishment, there’s Saint Downstairs — an active speakeasy. Stars like Taye DiggsAfter enjoying a delicious meal upstairs, we ventured downstairs to the lucrative nightclubs where we danced the night away.
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