BRUNCH WITH A CELEBRITY
The only thing better than having brunch with a side of booze is brunch with a side of celebrity. While NYC has far too many eating establishments to magically become buddy buddy with your favorite celebrity, here are 6 spots where the food is good enough to keep your mouth chewing when your jaw drops in awe.
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Jack's Wife Freda
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224 Lafayette St
New York, NY 10012
(multiple locations)
The old fashion vibes and American-Mediterranean cuisine at Jack’s Wife Freda is so authentic it’s clear why this spot is always packed with A-listers. Jack’s Breakfast, a hipster take on steak and eggs, Green Shakshuka, or the Mediterranean breakfast are a hit time after time. Celebs Include: Chrissy Teigen, Robert Pattinson, and Piper Perabo.
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ABC Kitchen
35 E 18th St
New York, NY 10003
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ABC Kitchen is a place that’s always good, any time of day, and the design is sure to make you feel like a celebrity even if you don’t see one. The eggs with Crispy Oysters, Whole Wheat Pizzas, or Salted Caramel Sundae topped with popcorn makes the trek through Union Square worth it. Celebs Include: Katy Perry, Russell Brand, Meg Ryan, Stanley Tucci, and even Kanye West. Yes, Yeezy!
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Perry St
176 Perry St
New York, NY 10014
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The menu at Perry St clarifies why so many celebs stop in here. With things like a black truffle burger, ginger rice bowl, and latkes with duck confit, even the food seems famous. Celebs include: Marcus Samuelsson, Owen Wilson, and Vince Vaughn.
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Spotted Pig
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314 W 11th St
New York, NY 10014
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Any spot where a burger is always a good move is a place we want to be. This British pub style restaurant is grungy on the outside but has pretty damn classy food on the inside. The Rabbit Rillette or unique bar snacks are sure to give you everything good about London, but without the fog. Celebs Include: Courtney Love, Jay-Z, Michael Stipe, and Luke Wilson.
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Nobu
105 Hudson St
New York, NY 10013
(multiple locations)
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Ah Nobu… A destination in most of the world’s major cities, and there’s good reason. Everything at Nobu is architecturally beautiful, so naturally the people who eat there are too. What to order? Anything sushi, obviously, but specifically the Hamachi, Black Cod with Miso, or Soft Shell crab roll. Celebs include: Rihanna, Hailey Baldwin, the Jenners, and the Kardashians.
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6
La Esquina
114 Kenmare St
New York, NY 10012
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The secret room of La Esquina is fit to hide any celeb seeking paparazzi asylum. Queso Fundido, Tacos, and Grilled Corn are the favorites of this disguised dive of a Mexican joint. Celebs Include: Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson, Justin Timberlake, and George Clooney.
