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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?


I'm pretty sure Ms. Spears' eatery in NYC is no more. I believe both
Alice Cooper and Morgan Freeman have successful restaurants. Coopers is
centered around barbecue I believe, and Freemans features southern/soul
food.