All posts containing the tag: "Mr. Chow"
Mrs. Antonio Banderas has busted out of rehab -- and reemerged yesterday lookin' for some pricey eats at Mr. Chow.
The 51-year-old actress, who has battled drug problems in the past, checked into Cirque Lodge back in August "to reinforce her commitment to stay healthy."
Yesterday, it at least looked like it worked.
Filed under: Hot Bodies
We didn't think it was possible for Meghan McCain to hang out with a bigger fame whore than Heidi Montag.
We were wrong.
The Presidential wannabeen's daughter went to Mr. Chow this weekend with the one and only Tila Tequila -- who proclaimed Meghan was her new "girlfriend."
John would be so proud.
Filed under: Politix, Tila Tequila
If Daniel Craig thought he could just waltz his way into crowded Mr. Chow last night and star-power his way into a table -- dude thought wrong.
Moments after 007 strolled into the restaurant, Craig and his woman pulled an about-face and retreated back to the car. On his way out, Craig wouldn't confirm the rejection, but soon after David Spade and Nicolette Sheridan scored a table with no problem.
For the record Daniel Craig is an A-list actor. David Spade has a bob.
Filed under: Denied!
When cameras shot Ricky Morris Chestnut outside Mr. Chow we almost saw him chew and screw -- the valet.
Thankfully Chestnut who was in "Like Mike" -- doesn't act Like Mike.
Filed under: The Rich Life
Ain't nobody that can work it out with a sick heart like Toni Braxton.
She's been in hiding since she canceled her Vegas show last month for health reasons -- but last night Toni showed up to a BET after-party at Mr. Chow looking flawless.
UCLA forward Kevin Love is going to have to toughen up a bit if he wants to make it in the NBA.
We caught the 6' 10" NBA prospect out at Mr. Chow this weekend, where he congenially and excitedly answered all our photog's questions. He won't intimidate NBA forwards with that attitude!
Filed under: Talk Sports
A frail but still beautiful Dame Elizabeth Taylor, 75, blinged away as she was wheeled out of Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills on Saturday, after a dinner celebrating the launch of her latest line of House of Taylor jewelry. Wear me!
Liz's jewelry line raked in a reported $30 mil last year. In 1997, she had a two-inch tumor removed from her brain, and endured hip and back operations the following year, after which she fell and fractured her spine.
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Beauty
Harry Potter-goggled restaurateur Mr. Chow was in L.A. last night, where a TMZ photog caught Mr. Chow entering the celeb mainstay ... Mr. Chow. Where else?!
Mr. Chow has five Mr. Chows to his name: Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills, Mr. Chow in London, Mr. Chow in New York, a second Mr. Chow in New York and a Mr. Chow in Miami. Mr. Chow power!
Filed under: Wacky & Weird
R&B diva Toni Braxton celebrated her forty-first birthday yesterday at Mr.Chow -- and Ms. Lady looks fabu!
There was an A-list turnout for her intimate dinner, including music mogulsaurus Clive Davis, mega entrepreneur Russell Simmons, and gorgeous actress Jenifer Lewis. And the rich folks can eat! At the end of the night, TMZ took a peek at the table's bill -- a whopping $2,933.80! Holy eggroll!
For such a small group of people, these folks did some major damage! Un-break the bank!
Filed under: Hot Mamas
Entertainment giant Stevie Wonder dined at Mr. Chow again last night -- wearing a tracksuit!
Who's telling him what people are wearing to fancy restaurants in Beverly Hills? Are they blind?
Of course, he's the genius Stevie Wonder, and can wear what he damn pleases!
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Fashion
Club Avalon hosted "California Speedway's Running Wide Open" event last night, where Barbadian nightingale Rihanna hopped into a Hot Wheels Corvette with real life Speed Racer Jeff Gordon. The twosome opened the red carpet event by promptly peelin' out in the parking lot. Also attending was that David Weintraub guy -- who was probably there for the doughnuts!
"Monkees" maestro Micky Dolenz did his best paleolithic Dick Tracy impression at Hyde, and John Lovitz tried his hand at becoming a street performer -- human statue style. A penny for the pauper?
Stevie Wonder, 57, entered Mr. Chow with a curious hand gesture, David Spade grubbed at Koi, and the Dungeon Family's Big Boi was spotted outside of Area.
All this and more in today's Talladega frights edition of Star Catcher!
Filed under: Star Catcher
TV and radio showman Ryan Seacrest walked out of Mr. Chow yesterday and was met by his chauffeur -- well, someone who wanted to be his chauffeur.
The "A.I." host was personable when approached by a card carrying courier, who reminded Ryan they had met at a party "at that nice house" in the hills. The man was disappointed because Seacrest said he would call him -- if he ever needed a ride -- but never did. What a stand-up guy!
Seacrest, who left in his own car, is set to host the 59th annual Emmy Awards on September 16 -- at least that's what he says.
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Ryan Seacrest
NBA star Derek Fisher is back in L.A. to rejoin the Lakers, and more importantly, to care for his ailing daughter. A true champion!
Fisher, who has three championship rings with the Lakers, was released by the Utah Jazz at the end of last season so he could spend time caring for his one-year-old daughter, Tatum, who was diagnosed with a rare eye cancer earlier this year.
Fisher and his wife, Candace, were headed into Mr. Chow for dinner last night, and when asked how his daughter was doing, Fisher said, "Doin' great," and gave a big thumbs up.
In New York, it seems that face contortionist John Mayer took a break from hammerin' Cameron to contemplate the automatic trunk on his truck. Close sesame!
Mother lovin' Jeremy Piven was seen backin' dat truck up, after a trip to Colony Plaza in Malibu to buy an L.A. Times. Maybe he was checkin' to see if anyone gave "Smokin' Aces" a good review yet. Nope.
Outside of Chateau Marmont, Ashley Olsen got the Good Samaritan award for not running over any bumper humpin' photogs, and English bulldog Robbie Williams wagged his tuxedo tails and said, "I don't go to clubs anymore ... I don't like music or people." Take that!
Sean "Brick Brat" Stewart kept his mortar cannons in check while entering Il Sole, and an illin' solo Byron Allen and a date-laden Bill Maher grubbed it up at Mr. Chow.
Russell Simmons is on the just-divorced diet -- eating a tofu dinner at Koi. At Club Opera, the Black Eyed Peas court composer Allan Pineda Lindo said he's taking a break from the studio to chill -- while Fergie is busy stayin' hot!
All this and more in today's healthy choices edition of Star Catcher!
Filed under: Star Catcher
The man behind the ultra-swanky restaurant chain, Mr. Chow, is under fire from three former waiters who claim the mogul slapped, kicked and often abused them in the kitchen. Chew on that!
According to the lawsuit filed in a New York federal court and obtained by TMZ, the former employees accuse Michael Chow of running his Manhattan place like "a conductor with an iron baton" and causing his workers to "suffer many day-to-day indignities." Among those alleged indignities, the ex-chow-slingers claim that Chow would "tap or lightly slap" a waiter on the back of the head to get his attention and once "scribbled with pen" on the employees' $350 uniforms, which they were forced to purchase with their own cash.
Chow is also accused of deducting waiters' tips for not listening to him attentively, and for speaking out of turn.
The men, who are also suing on behalf of other current and former employees who wish to join the lawsuit, are asking for unpaid minimum wages, unpaid overtime and no less than $5 million in punitive damages in compensation for the alleged abuse. They've already picked up expert employment attorney Louis Pechman to fight their battle in court.
Numerous stars frequent Chow's places, including Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Sharon Stone and anyone else who ever wanted to be on TMZ.com.
Reps for Mr. Chow were not immediately available for comment.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
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