Goomba38 wrote:
> After my recent foray into Paula Deen's restaurant and the discussions
> here since.
> I loved B.B.King's in Memphis (enjoyed the food, loved the music and
> atmosphere) although wasn't terribly impressed with Issac Hayes
> restaurant there. It was okay, but not anything to write home about.
> I know there are many other establishments owned by celebrities, but
> unsure how much of themselves are "in" the place?
> Are they strictly business ventures or expressions of their passion for
> food? Who among them really knows food and puts themselves into the
> business for that passion?
> What ever happened to Britney Spear's place in NY? Does the Pop-Tart
> even EAT good food? All I see of her are photos of her going through
> fast food drives or carrying drinks. Jennifer Lopez opened up Madre's in
> years ago and the food was said to be Puerto Rican influenced which
> could be of interest to me, but I've not heard any news of it since.
> Anyone here eat at a "celebrity" place lately? How was it?

What do you consider a celebrity restaurant? One that is owned or
part owned by someone well known, perhaps a sports star, as Michael
Jordan's Steak Restaurants or a well known chef like Batali, who has
several restaurants in New York City?

Mario Batali's restaurants are all supposed to be very good, but I
have never been to one. Curly Sue has been to several and has posted
about them with positive descriptions.

I have not been to Jordan's place, either, as I am not a steak eater.
I just wanted to know what kind of place you meant.