Television personality Regis Philbin and Food Network chef and Pork & Mindy’s co-founder Jeff Mauro spotted backstage at WCIU You & Me This Morning after Mauro cooked up a Barbecue Bacon Burger using his new line of Pork & Mindy’s all-natural sauces.
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Regis Philbin and Chef Jeff Mauro Spotted in Chicago
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Celebrity Sightings: Brian Urlacher and more…
C CHICAGO
· Spotted at the elevated sea-to-table concept, C Chicago, was Chicago Blackhawks player, Marián Hossa, on Monday, September 22
CHICAGO CUT STEAKHOUSE
· Spotted at the contemporary Chicago Cut Steakhouse on Friday, September 18 was retired NFL player Brian Urlacher who enjoyed dinner and cocktails, including the NY Strip
· Also spotted on Friday, September 18 was Brandon Moss, outfielder and first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals who enjoyed a post-win dinner, including the Bone-In Rib Eye and Mac & Cheese
· Placekicker for the Chicago Bears, Robbie Gould, was spotted on Sunday, September 20 having a post-game dinner and enjoyed the Nueske Bacon, Tuna Tartar, Beet Salad, Filet and Mac & Cheese
· Also spotted on Sunday, September 20 were Chicago Blackhawks players Scott Darling, Mike Liambas, Dane Walters and Michael Leighton. The group enjoyed dinner together
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Celebrity Sighting – Duncan Keith
Spotted last night (10/6) at the contemporary Chicago Cut Steakhouse was Chicago Blackhawks player Duncan Keith. He enjoyed dinner with two friends, in anticipation of the first game tonight vs. the New York Rangers at United Center – and had the Cajun Rib Eye with Sweet Potatoes and Mushrooms.
Photo attached, pictured with Natalie Scumaci and Tee Efendija.
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Celebs at STK Chicago’s Grand Opening
Marking STK’s 10th location, Chicago’s newest steakhouse held its grand opening event last night hosting several celebrities and VIPs. Guests enjoyed STK’s signature steaks and cocktails while celebrating the milestone location, including notable guests: singer/EMPIRE castmember Becky G, Shameless cast members Shanola Hampton and Jeremy Allen White, Chicago PD cast members Brian Geraghty, Marina Squerciati and LaRoyce Hawkins and America’s Next Top Model winner, Jaslene Gonzalez.
Images by Francis Son
Shameless cast member, Shanola Hampton
America’s Next Top Model Cycle 8 winner, Jaslene Gonzalez
Chicago PD cast member, Brian Geraghty
Chicago PD cast members, Marina Squerciati and LaRoyce Hawkins
Dennis Minkel, Jaslene Gonzales and Clark Lichty
LaRoyce Hawkins, Marina Squerciati and Brian Geraghty
Jaslene Gonzalez and Shanola Hampton
Becky G and crew
Becky G and crew
Jaslene and DJ Lani Love
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Celebrity Sighting – Common
Spotted at elevated seafood concept, C Chicago, last night for dinner (October 5) was hip-hop recording artist and actor Common. A Chicago native, Common was first known as a rapper and later transitioned into acting, seen in films such as Smokin’ Aces, Wanted and Selma. His song Glory, co-written with John Legend and Che Smith, won an Oscar this year. He was spotted out with three friends and enjoyed the Cauliflower Salad and Dorade Royale.
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Celebrity Sighting – Jose Iglesias / Eddie Royal
Spotted at the contemporary Chicago Cut Steakhouse on Sunday, October 4 with his girlfriend for a post-game (vs. Sox) dinner was Detroit Tigers player Jose Iglesias.
EDDIE ROYAL pictured with Jesse Morales and Tee Efendija
Also spotted, separately, on Sunday, October 4 was Chicago Bears Wide Receiver, Eddie Royal. It was Eddie’s first visit ever to Chicago Cut Steakhouse, and he enjoyed a post-game dinner with his girlfriend.
JOSE IGLESIAS pictured with Tee Ejendija
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Brody Jenner Parties at Parliament
Reality star and entertainer, Brody Jenner, kicked off the weekend with a guest DJ set at Parliament Chicago on Friday night.
Sporting a black tee and flat bill hat, Jenner arrived at the stylish lounge shortly after midnight and was joined by his musical partner, Devin Lucien, along with Lucien’s fiancee, Empire actress, Kaitlin Doubleday and her sister, Portia Doubleday, who currently stars in USA Network’s Mr. Robot.
The budding DJ posed for photos and met with fans before heading into the DJ booth to spin alongside Lucien. Playing a mix of hip-hop, pop and EDM, Jenner charmed the crowd and was in great spirits as he was spotted singing and dancing along to hits that he played, including crowd favorite, “The Hills” by The Weeknd.
The party raged on until the early hours of the morning, as Jenner and Lucien closed out the night by thanking partygoers and Parliament Chicago for hosting him.
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Celebrity Sighting: Chris O’Donnell at Chicago Cut
Spotted at contemporary Chicago Cut Steakhouse on Sunday, October 18 was actor Chris O’Donnell. O’Donnell is best known for his roles in Batman Forever, and Batman & Robin. He was spotted with a group enjoying dinner, and ordered multiple dishes such as the Bone-In Ribeye and Wedge Salad.
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Celebrity Sighting: Kyle Schwarber Gets Pizza After Amazing Cubs Season
After setting a postseason record for the Cubs with five home runs, Kyle Schwarber needed to fuel up at hometown favorite, Giordano’s Famous Stuffed Pizza. The heavy hitter made his way to the Rush St. location (730 N. Rush) on Thursday (10/22) to dine on some stuffed pizzas and other Italian favorites. Even though the Cubs didn’t make it on to the World Series this year, they still made the Windy City proud, and as the Official Pizza of the Chicago Cubs, Giordano’s is happy to see Schwarber enjoying the city’s best pizza – and some time off.
Schwarber is photographed with Giordano’s General Manager, Patrick D’Andrea.
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Celebrity Sighting: Irv From Chicago Meets Cindy Crawford
Irv took this picture at the Union League Club downtown on October 7 during a luncheon where Cindy spoke about her career and the reason for writing her new book. He said she’s still looking great while approaching 50. If you’ve met a celebrity around Chicago and have a pic, send it to me at showbizshelly@gmail.com.
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Celebrity Sighting: Nicole Richie and Joel Madden in Chicago
Celebrity power couple Nicole Richie and Joel Madden opted for Chicago’s number one deep dish while enjoying a night out in the Windy City. While visiting Giordano’s Famous Stuffed Pizza’s Gold Coast location (730 N. Rush St.) early Saturday evening, the couple chowed down on the venue’s signature stuffed deep dish, along with other authentic Italian favorites. Following their classic Chicago feast, the couple posed for photos with fans and staff alike, including Giordano’s General Manager, Patrick D’Andrea.
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Celebrity Sighting: Shaggy at Chicago Cut
Spotted at the contemporary Chicago Cut Steakhouse was the DJ and singer Shaggy, best known for the hit single It Wasn’t Me. He was spotted celebrating his birthday on Friday, October 23 with 9 of his guy friends.
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Lots of Celebs Spend Halloween at the Godfrey Hotel
On Saturday, a few celebs couldn’t stay away from the Haunted Hotel party at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago on Halloween. Here’s a list of the stars spotted at the upscale/trendy hotel this weekend!
Chicago PD
Sophia Bush dressed as Uma Thurman from Pulp Fiction
Jesse Lee Soffer
Marina Squerciati
LaRoyce Hawkins
Sam Hunt
Chicago Fire
Joe Minoso dressed as the Mad Hatter
Yuri Sardanov
Chicago Med
Nick Gehlfuss
Chicago Blackhawks
Corey Crawford
Bryan Bickell
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Celebrity Sightings: Julia Louis Dreyfus at the Northwestern Football Game and more!
Northwestern alumni and Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin was in town this weekend to accept the Hall of Achievement alumni award from, my alma mater, the Medill School of Journalism. To read more about his visit to NU click here! While in town, the author also went to an NU football game where he took a photo with Julia Louis Dreyfus (aka Elaine from Seinfeld) who is also a Northwestern alumni! See her tweet below:
Veep Of Thrones @GameOfThrones @VeepHBO @HBO @NorthwesternU pic.twitter.com/VDFcbRGqzW
— Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) November 7, 2015
Here are some more sightings from this week:
Janet Jackson, who’s in Chicago all week for her UNBREAKABLE world tour, had the night off and took her crew, band and dancers to FOR THE WIN, an arcade bar and restaurant in downtown Chicago.
The singer was one of the first guests to arrive with her husband Wissam Al Mana – at the arcade they chatted with friends and Ms. Jackson herself event played a race car game and a few rounds of pinball.
Later in the evening, Janet and her hubby were spied playing some miniature golf, which has a Chicago theme. She was pretty low key during the evening, but started dancing a little (very little) bit when Macklemore’s Downtown came on.
Her guests especially loved when the Deejay played Nay Nay. She at the arcade for about 3 hours before taking off. Thursday night was her one night off and she has her final show tomorrow night at Chicago Theatre.
Thursday, November 5th, 12-time NBA All-Star, Isiah Thomas, held a family reunion at STK Chicago. After dining on grilled octopus, brussel sprout salad and market fish, Thomas’ son Zeke guest DJ’d for a couple of hours! Not to mention, former NBC player Antoine Walker dined nearby.
Chicago’s athletes are continuing to flock to the newly opened STK Chciago. On November 4th, retired NHL player and sports analyst Jeremy Roenick dined with a friend and enjoyed a 32oz cowboy steak with mac and cheese, creamy potatoes and a churro milkshake for dessert. He was overheard discussing his old team the Blackhawks and the Chicago Bulls.
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NBC HOSTS PREMIERE PARTY AT STK CHICAGO
Stars enjoyed signature cocktails and bites at Chicago’s newest and sexiest steakhouse
NBC hosted the stars of their Chicago-based dramas for a premiere party on Monday, November 9 at STK Chicago. Attendees included Executive Producer Dick Wolf, Chairman of NBC Entertainment Bob Greenblatt, and actor Taylor Kinney, among others. Guests enjoyed passed hors d’oeuvres including STK favorites lil’ BRGS and tuna tartare. Later, four food stations served STK favorites like asparagus risotto, skirt steak, parmesan truffle fries, mac & cheese, lemon cheesecake bites, mini banana cream pies and more. When they weren’t enjoying the food and drink, guests danced to beats by MC Lyte.
Photo Credit: Images by Elizabeth Morris
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Sightings: Chicago Blackhawks at Chicago Cut Steakhouse
Spotted on Sunday, November 8 after their winning game vs. the Edmonton Oilers was:
Chicago Blackhawks player Artemi Panarin (pictured with Manager Scott Marcus & Bartender Garry Coeran), and septarately Chicago Blackhawks players Marián Hossa and Marko Daňo (pictured with Manager Scott Marcus).
Spotted on Saturday, November 7 was:
Chicago Blackhawks Assistant Coach Michael ‘the Kitch’ Kitchen (pictured with Manager Jesse Morales), and separately – in Chicago to play the blackhawks –Edmonton Oilers players Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Oscar Klefbom, Anders Nilsson and Anton Lander (pictured with Hostess Manager Natalie Scumaci). Spotted separately was Edmonton Oilers players Taylor Hall, Teddy Purcell and Luke Gazdic (pictured with Hostess Manager Natalie Scumaci). Additionally spotted separately was Chicago Blackhawks Assistant Coach Kevin Dineen (pictured with Manager Jesse Morales).
Spotted on Thursday, November 5 was:
For the second night in a row, basketbal legend Charles Barkley (pictured with Hostess Manager, Natalie Scimaci).
Spotted on Thursday, November 2 after their winning game vs. the LA Kings was:
Chicago Blackhawks players Viktor Svedberg, Erik Gustafsson and Teuvo Teräväinen (pictued with Manager Scott Marcus), and separetley was Chicago Blackhawks player Marko Daňo (pictured with Ryan Marino).
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Sightings: Country Stars Celebrate Veteran’s Day in Chicago
Country Stars Flock to the Windy City to Celebrate Veteran’s Day
The hottest sensations in country music gathered in Chicago yesterday (11/11/15) to honor our country’s veterans at a ‘Stars and Strings’ concert benefitting the Folds of Honor Foundation – supporting spouses and children of America’s fallen soldiers. The star-studded lineup rocked the stage at the legendary Chicago Theatre, but before their big show they decided to hit-up popular sea-to-table concept, C Chicago, in the bustling River North neighborhood. The large group included Little Big Town, Dierks Bentley, Kip Moore, Eric Paslay, Charles Kelley, and Gary Allan. The country music stars mingled together in the restaurant and Shark Bar, and shared eight Shelfish Bouquets.
Little Big Town, pictued with Teri Dasse, Director of Private Dining (left)
and Director of Training, Bobby Rogers (center)
C Chicago Shellfish Bouquet
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PHOTOS: Empire Cast and Top Influencers Make Big Impact on Veteran’s Day at The Kennedy Forum
This Veteran’s Day (Wed, Nov. 11), thought-leaders, Hollywood A-listers and American heroes came together to participate in a conference and gala hosted by The Kennedy Forum – a campaign to break the silence and end the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use disorders.
The forum, which took place at The Hilton Chicago, included captivating panels and workshops from more than 50 speakers from around the nation, covering various important topics about mental health and addiction. Nearly every panel included speakers in recovery themselves, with personal stories as well as expert perspectives for the greater goal of expanding treatment and awareness.
The day ended with a dinner and gala, featuring keynotes from former US Representative Patrick Kennedy and ESPY award winner and army veteran, Danielle Green, followed by a surprise appearance from the cast of the hit show, Empire. Please see below some highlights of the event, as well as top photos attached:
- To close the event, attendees were surprised with guest appearances by Jussie Smollett and Terrence Howard from the hit TV show, Empire. Those who know the show are often captivated by the emotional storyline of a character who suffers from bipolar disorder, and how he and his family are impacted by the disease. Equally as passionate about breaking the silence of mental illness, Howard introduced Smollett, who then sang a touching performance of an original song that will premiere in an upcoming Empire episode to conclude the evening.
- Former US Representative, Patrick Kennedy, spoke about his personal battle with mental illness and how The Kennedy Forum works toward a lasting change in the way mental health and addiction are viewed and treated. Guests at the gala also received a copy of Kennedy’s recently released autobiography, A Common Struggle, which further addresses his personal battle with mental illness and the struggles numerous families face in the nation.
- Danielle Green, acclaimed veteran and former Division I women’s basketball player who recently was honored the Pat Tillman Award at the 2015 ESPYs, shared an inspiring speech about her time in Iraq and journey to receiving a Master’s in counseling in an effort to help and serve other military veterans in need.
- Co-founder of the Illinois branch of the Kennedy Forum and owner of O’Briens Restaurant and Bar, Peter O’Brien, also took to the stage to share the touching story of his late son who was diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 20, and whose recent passing ignited O’Brien’s mission to change the stigmas associated with mental illness.
*Photo Credit: Christopher Andrew @stoptime341
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EXCLUSIVE: Caitlyn Jenner Confronts Protesters in Chicago
On Thursday afternoon, Caitlyn Jenner came to Chicago to give the keynote address for the Chicago House Speaker Series at the Hilton Hotel. I sat with many members of the Chicago media to watch the speech in the press box and was very impressed. Caitlyn told many stories about her family during the half hour speech and said at one point that daughter Kylie believes their relationship is better now than before her transition. Many audience members cheered during a question and answer session after the speech when Caitlyn admitted she was finally able to get her drivers license. There were emotional moments as well where Caitlyn’s eyes were welling up with tears. A camera crew filmed most of the speech filming for her television series “I Am Cait.”
After the speech, I hung around the hotel for about 15-20 minutes and noticed Caitlyn with her huge entourage leaving through the front door. I attempted to snap a quick picture with her (which wasn’t very successful) and then followed Cait while bodyguards tried to fend off the crowd. Outside the hotel, several protesters stood with signs yelling to Caitlyn on megaphones. Rather than continue past, Caitlyn confronted the protesters head-on. Watch my video below to see how it happened:
It made me sad to see people spewing this kind of hate, especially after the event had inspired so many people moments earlier. Caitlyn seemed to handle it well, though. Rather than shouting back, she tried to engage them in a conversation as best as she could. In the end, her bodyguards whisked her away to her car. Despite the chaos, the luncheon was a success. Caitlyn tweeted this yesterday:
Huge thanks for our soldout event with @ChicagoHouse85 yesterday! We raised over $300k to continue the work they do for the LGBTQ community.
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) November 14, 2015
Read more on this story at Entertainment Tonight.
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Celebrity Sightings: Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay, The Chainsmokers and more…
Stars visiting our city are choosing STK Chicago as their restaurant of choice. Last night, November 16th, Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay dined with her mother and sister and enjoyed a 10oz filet Oscar rare, brussel sprout salad, burrata and shrimp cocktail. She was overheard discussing her upcoming appearance on the Steve Harvey show and how much she loves visiting Chicago.
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Also, The Chainsmokers dined at STK on Friday, November 13th before their show at the Aragon Theater. The group of five dined on grilled octopus, tuna tartare, and filet mignon, among other things, and even snapped a selfie with STK’s Marketing Manager, Stephanie Sallah!
Then, on Saturday, November 14th, Joe Minoso from Chicago Fire was spotted dining with friends.
And lastly, multiple Chicago athletes dined at STK this weekend, including Chicago Bulls player, Taj Gibson, and ex-Blackhawks player, Daniel Carcillo.
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