Where Do the Stars Dine? A Los Angeles Culinary Safari
Los Angeles: the city of dreams, sunshine, and apparently, really good food. While we mere mortals are busy trying to figure out if we should have tacos or sushi for dinner, the stars are making reservations at places that cost more than our rent. But fear not, dear reader, I've done the dirty work for you and compiled a list of hotspots where you might just spot a celeb.
The Ivy: Where Salad is a Four-Figure Word
Let's start with the classic. The Ivy. It's like the Buckingham Palace of restaurants, but with better lighting. If you manage to snag a table (good luck with that), prepare to be surrounded by people who look like they've stepped off a magazine cover. Just remember, if you see someone looking particularly radiant, they're probably a star, not just someone who's had a really good skincare routine.
Nobu: Sushi, but Make it Glamorous
Nobu is where sushi meets Hollywood. It's the kind of place where you might find yourself sitting next to a famous actor while you're trying to figure out if that's yellowtail or salmon. The food is amazing, but let's be honest, half the fun is people-watching. Just don't get too starstruck and accidentally order the entire menu.
Craig's: It's Not Just a Restaurant, It's a Scene
Craig's is like the cool kid of restaurants. Everyone wants to be there, but not everyone can get in. It's a place where you'll see everyone from A-list actors to reality TV stars. Just remember, if you see someone wearing sunglasses indoors, they're probably trying to hide from the paparazzi.
The Lowdown on Casual Celeb Spots
Okay, so not everyone wants to drop a month's rent on dinner. If you're looking for a more down-to-earth celeb spotting experience, there are a few options.
- In-N-Out Burger: You might be surprised to find a few famous faces in line for a Double-Double.
- Farmers Markets: Celebs love to pretend they're normal people too. You might spot them picking out organic kale or trying to figure out what the heck a dragon fruit is.
- Beachfront Cafés: Malibu is full of laid-back spots where you might bump into a movie star grabbing a smoothie.
Remember: Even if you don't spot a single celebrity, you're still in Los Angeles, so enjoy the sunshine and the good food!
How to...
- How to dress for a celebrity spotting mission? Keep it casual but chic. You never know when you might end up on TMZ.
- How to behave when you spot a celebrity? Be cool, be calm, and for the love of God, don't ask for a selfie.
- How to get a reservation at a celeb hotspot? Be prepared to waitlist, bribe the maître d', or possibly clone yourself.
- How to order like a star? Just order whatever the waiter recommends. If it's good enough for them, it's good enough for you.
- How to survive a celebrity sighting? Remember, they're just normal people (kind of) and try to enjoy the experience.