Several members of the Chicago Fire cast stopped in for a few drinks at the Wisconsin bar, Lottie’s on Saturday night. Enjoying the Wisconsin VS. UK March Madness game, Joe Minoso, Randy Flagler, Christian Stolte, Jesse Spencer, Monica Raymund and David Eigenberg posed with the bar owner, Mark Domitrovich. Lottie’s is also known as Molly’s on the show and was the first bar they filmed in before they duplicated the space for their Cinecpace lot.
John Legend had a show last night at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. Later that night he was spotted on the Gold Coast at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria. Glad he made time to have a taste of classic Chicago deep dish!
Thanks so much to my friend Luis Gomez who used my picture while he talked about celebrity sightings this week for his Tribune column. My sister and I ran into Bulls star Jimmy Butler while at the Windy City Smokeout and he was nice enough to take a selfie. See the entire article HERE.
Detroit rapper, Big Sean, wanted to get his fix of Chicago-style stuffed pizza while visiting the Windy City last week. On Friday (10.10), Big Sean was seen dining at Giordano’s Famous Stuffed Pizza—Chicago’s #1 deep-dish pizza maker—at the Prudential location near Millenium Park (135 E. Lake St.). The rapper dined on delicious stuffed pizzas and other restaurant favorites. After leaving, a customer noticed him walking out and ran outside to meet him. Before Big Sean left, he made sure to stop to take the photo with his adoring fan in Chicago.
You might recognize celebrity chef Jeff Mauro who stopped by La Parrillita Mexican Grill on March 29, 2015. La Parrillita is located at 7225 W North Ave in River Forest.
I got an anonymous tip that Lady Gaga took a spin class in downtown Chicago Monday afternoon! According to the tipster Lady gaga came into the Flywheel Spin Studio in the Gold Coast Monday afternoon to take a class. She’s been spotted there in the past. Apparently she was wearing sunglasses and a hat and had black hair pulled back but she was very friendly. She was also seen dancing on her spin bike to the music. Although her fiancé Taylor has also been seen at the studio in the past, she was with a female dancer friend. Please send along any pics you have taken with celebs you’ve seen around town! I’ll add them to my Celebrity Sightings page!
On Thursday (April 30th, 2015) singer/songwriter Jason Derulo was spotted enjoying an early dinner at River North hotspot Chicago Cut. The platinum recording artist, who is was in the Windy City for a performance with the NFL, dined with his managers and enjoyed the restaurants Cajun ribeye. He posed for a quick shot with Alexios Milioulis, director of client services.
So where do Blackhawks go to eat the night before the big Blackhawks parade and rally??? Chicago Cut Steakhouse! Patrick Kane and Scott Darling dined separately with friends at the restaurant last night (6-17-15). Also pictured Chicago Cut Steakhouse General Manager Jesse Morales (left).
Then, spotted Thursday night (6-18-15) at Chicago Cut (300 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60654) was Chicago Blackhawks head coach, Joel Quenneville, with the Stanley Cup in tow. A mob of passionate fans tracking the Cup’s whereabouts gathered outside hoping to get a glimpse of Lord Stanley himself, while a packed house inside cheered.
Lala Anthony, who’s the wife of NBA player Carmelo Anthony, was thrown a surprise birthday party at Lucky Strike (322 E Illinois St) on Monday (6-22-15) night in Chicago! Lala turns 36 on Thursday and is in town filming Spike Lee’s “Chiraq” movie. Her cast mates Nick Cannon and John Cusack were also in attendance. Everyone at the party was bowling and dancing all night to Rihanna and Beyonce.
Spotted at modern Italian concept, Dolce Italian (127 W Huron) located in the River North neighborhood in Chicago, was Kevin Dillon, best known for his role as the hilarious “Johnny Drama” in the newly released movie, Entourage.
Before making an appearance at SHAY (222 W Ontario St), River North’s upscale nightclub destination that now has extended late-night hours (open until 4AM Fridays, 5AM Saturdays), Dillon was excited to experience la dolce vita and enjoy fresh Italian classics by Chef Paolo Dorigato, who recently won Bravo’s hit series, “Best New Restaurant.” Dillon was spotted dining out with Nick Thayer and Danny Vargas from SHAY and enjoyed an impressive spread of authentic menu items, including the Dolce Meatballs (Dillon’s favorite!), Grilled Octopus, Hearts of Romaine, Beef Carpaccio, Eggplant Parmigiana, Ricotta Cavatelli, Whole Roasted Branzino, Veal Milanese, and Lobster Mezzalune.
Spotted at the stylish and contemporary Chicago Cut Steakhouse Saturday night (June 27), was Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan. They are in town for the new ON YOUR FEET! Broadway musical based on the life and music of Emilio and Gloria Estefan – now playing in Chicago until July 5. Both were out with a group of friends and enjoyed the Filet. Please see high-res photo of Gloria/Emilio here. Also spotted at Chicago Cut Steakhouse on Friday (June 26) was Sean Payton, head coach for the New Orleans Saints; Food Network star Jeff Mauro also dined at Chicago Cut Steakhouse on Saturday June 27. Jeff Mauro is launching a new Pork & Mindy’s line of barbecue sauces this week at Chicago-area Mariano’s stores and outlets.
Spotted at refined River North cocktail bar Celeste, was well-known television and movie actress Emma Roberts who was there most of the night on Saturday (June 27). Emma, known for her roles in Nancy Drew, We’re the Millers and Aquamarine, will be seen again in the upcoming season of American Horror Story. Also spotted at Celeste two nights in a row on Friday (June 26) and Saturday (June 27) were Chicago Blackhawks players Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp.
Spotted at the stylish and contemporary Chicago Cut Steakhouse on Friday night (July 10), was America’s favorite boy band, the Backstreet Boys including Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, and A.J. McLean. The boys were in Chicago for a live performance at Tunnel nightclub that night and dined-in with a group of friends. The group is no stranger to Chicago Cut, as they were seen out dining together this past March.
While in town to promote his latest album, “Ludaversal,” rap superstar, Ludacris gathered with friends to indulge in one of Chicago’s top culinary staples. Stopping by Giordano’s Famous Stuffed Pizza’s Gold Coast location (730 N. Rush) early Tuesday evening, the “Fast and the Furious” star treated guests to the restaurant’s signature stuffed deep dish and classic Italian favorites. Following the Windy City feast, Ludacris graciously met with Giordano’s wait staff (pictured in the attached) and chatted about all things hip hop…and pizza. While Ludacris isn’t scheduled to return to the Midwest anytime soon, we’re certain he’ll make it a point to “get back” for the Windy City’s favorite stuffed deep dish.
Oscar and Grammy-Award winner Jennifer Hudson was spotted Thursday night at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago (11 E. Walton) giving a surprise performance for Michigan Avenue Magazine and Art Van Furniture to benefit the Julian D. King Gift Foundation. Jennifer, alongside her sister, Julia Hudson, accepted a $15,000 donation from Michigan Avenue’s President and Publisher Dan Uslan and Art Van Furniture’s Chairman and Founder Art Van Elslander on behalf of the foundation. Hudson’s finale brought the crowd to their feet with a Whitney Houston medley of “I’m Every Woman,” “How Will I Know” and “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” as she danced with guests throughout the intimate, lounge-like setting fashioned within the hotel.
Spotted at the elegant, innovative seafood concept, C Chicago, last night (August 16) for dinner was the all-time basketball legend Michael Jordan. He was spotted out with friends and enjoyed the Dover Sole.
Also spotted separately at C Chicago today (August 17) for lunch was professional baseball outfielder, Manny Ramirez, who played in the MLB for teams including Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays. He was spotted dining with his family and enjoyed the Octopus A La Plancha, Scorpion Fish and Branzino. In February 2015, the Chicago Cubs announced Ramirez was hired as a batting consultant, and that he would split time between Chicago and as a player-coach for the Iowa Cubs, Chicago’s Class AAA affiliate in the PCL.
I got get up close and personal with an AMAZING cast at a private red carpet screening of ‘We Are Your Friends’! Check out these pics of Zac Efron, Emily Ratajkowski and director, Max Joesph (you may know him from Catfish) fresh off Chicago’s red carpet!
This is ridic! Comedian Amy Schumer has found a new bestie in Jennifer Lawrence and the two were in Chicago last night! They got onstage at the Billy Joel concert and it was crazy. Jennifer even kissed Amy’s feet…they had to be drunk, right?! Anyways, the two are writing a screenplay together which you can read more about here. See the video of the two girls at concert below!
Spotted at modern Italian concept, Dolce Italian (127 W Huron) located in the River North neighborhood in Chicago, was Dan Bilzerian, best known for his Instagram fame, being a pro poker player and actor. Before making an appearance at SHAY (222 W Ontario St), River North’s upscale nightclub destination that now has extended late-night hours (open until 4AM Fridays, 5AM Saturdays), Bilzerian was excited to experience la dolce vita and enjoy fresh Italian classics by Chef Paolo Dorigato, who recently won Bravo’s hit series, “Best New Restaurant.” He was spotted dining out with an entourage of 25 friends escorted by police and security and enjoyed an impressive spread of authentic menu items, including the Spaghetti Pomodoro, Grilled Octopus, Tuni Crudi, Dolce Meatballs, Caprese, Tartufata pizza, Primo Amore pizza, Lobster Mezzalune, NY Strip Steak, Branzino and more.
Also seen at Dolce Italian was Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero, who dined with a small group of friends at the restaurant on Friday night.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus was spotted in the windy city this weekend at the elegant seafood concept, C Chicago, on Saturday, September 12 enjoying dinner. The award-winning actress sure has a lot to celebrate and look forward to in the next week! Julia looked glad to be back in Chicago, after having broken into comedy in the 80s at the city’s ‘The Practical Theatre Company’ and appeared in ‘The Second City’ as part of her training at the best known improv group. And don’t forget, you can see Louis-Dreyfus this Sunday, September 20 at the 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards. Having won three consecutive years in a row, she’s nominated again for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as “Selina Meyer” in the HBO comedy series Veep. The show has also received a nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series for which she is an executive producer.
Spotted at contemporary Chicago Cut Steakhouse was Chicago Cubs pitcher James Russell enjoying dinner with his girlfriend (Friday, 09/11)
Chicago Bulls player Derrick Rose was spotted having lunch (Saturday, 09/12)
Green Bay Packers linebacker Carl Bradford (photo) enjoyed a hearty dinner the night before the big game (Saturday, 09/12)
And Chicago Bears cornerback Tracy Porter (photo) enjoyed his post-game dinner (Sunday, 09/13).
