In article >,
The Bubbo > wrote:

> 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?
>
> I loves Isaac Hayes' place in memphis simply for the red glitter circle
> booths. As for the food, I don't remember, i was traveling with a (very self
> righteous) vegan and a vegetarian and most meals made me want to punch people,
> especially if sharing was involved.

Planet Hollywood is owned by a bunch of movie stars. Years ago, I ate
lunch at the Planet Hollywood in Washington DC and it was uninspired. A
couple of years after that, a few friends begged me to go with them to
try the Planet Hollywood at Disney World's Pleasure Island when we were
at Disney World on vacation. I tagged along and the food I ate for
dinner turned out to be quite good.