Celebrity-Owned Restaurants in New York City: The Top Ten
Location: 110 Waverly Place in Greenwich Village. Located in the northwest corner of Washington Square Park. By subway, take the A, C, E, B, D, or F train to the West 4th Street station.
Celebrity chef Mario Batali along with business partner Joe Bastianich opened Babbo restaurant to celebrity the best of Italian cuisine.
Location: 159 E Houston St
New York, NY 10002
Musician brothers Joey and Gavin DeGraw founded this rock bar which is as famous for its exciting program of live music as its low-key vibe. Food is casual and fun - check out the black Angus hot dog.
Location: 1460 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10021 40.7715 -73.9562
Southern Hospitality is just how it sounds, an eclectic blend of Southern cooking with a focus on barbeque. Justin Timberlake is an owner.
Location: 110 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Mesa Grill is owned by celebrity chef Bobby Flay and has a refreshingly American inspired menu.
Half King Bar
Location: 505 West 23rd St. New York, NY 10011
Half King Bar has a casual pub atmosphere and is part owned by Sebastien Junger, author of The Perfect Storm. A highlight is the program of literary events held throughout the year.
Nobu New York
Locations: 40 West 57th Street and 105 Hudson Street
This top-notch Japanese restaurant is partly owned by the actor Robert De Niro.
Location: 375 Greenwich Street at the corner of Franklin Street, New York
Tribeca Grill is another venture which is partly owned by the actor Rober De Niro.
Location: 500 East 11th Street
Pete Wentz from Fallout Boy is part owner of this bar with attitude, now with locations in Chicago and Barcelona.
Location: 90 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002
Singer Moby is a partner in this vegetarian and vegan enterprise which focuses on healthy food and a range of international teas. The website says that Teany is currently closed due to a small fire but will re-open soon.
Location: 6 West 25th Street between 6th Avenue and Broadway
Hip hop mogul Jay-Z and his partner Juan Perez own the 40/40 Club in New York City. This sleekly designed restaurant is a combination upscale sports bar and lounge.
Published by Mara Oakes
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