Famous Food

Opening Day is still over a week away for most MLB teams, but baseball fans better start saving up room in their tummies now ... 'cause several squads just unveiled some new dishes for their special afternoons -- and most are HUGE!!

The Cubs, Orioles, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Nationals and Marlins all revealed what they'll be serving to their supporters at their home games over the next few weeks ... and the items look delicious -- and calorically dense.

At Wrigley Field, they'll offer up a vegetarian burger topped with kimchi -- plus a roast beef sandwich that's held together by some fried plantains.

Rihanna was finally able to get back to her favorite restaurant Giorgio Baldi for the first time in months ... and she decided to have some me time.

RiRi was snapped at the swanky Santa Monica Italian joint Friday night ... looking flawless as usual in a black trench coat.

Giorgio Baldi was among the few lucky spots spared amid the tragic Palisades fires, which ravaged L.A. in January.

Big Boom A.J. is ready to bring the BOOM this Sunday at AEW Revolution in Los Angeles ... but the future might belong to Big Justice, 'cause he tells TMZ Sports he could be a world champion one day!!

The father-son duo rolled through our office before Big Boom AJ joins forces with Orange Cassidy and Mark Briscoe to take on Johnny TV and MxM Collection ... and the younger half of the Costco guys threw out his goals in wrestling.

"Maybe one day I will be AEW World Champion," he said.

Curtis Stone is down to prepare a meal for President Trump ... and he's ready to bring a taste of Australia to the White House.

The celeb chef told us what he would serve Trump during an interview on our new TMZ podcast, "Big Down Under," with our camera guy Charlie Cotton.

Curtis says Wagyu beef would definitely be on the menu ... although it sounds like he's going to have to get creative with preparation, seeing as how Trump likes his steaks well done, with ketchup.

KSI and Dillon Danis are 25 days away from entering the ring for their highly anticipated boxing match ... but the former already landed his first attack -- smacking his opponent with a pancake during their press conference!!

It all went down across the pond in London as the two met with the media to drum up some buzz for their March 29 bout. After the two laid down some trash talk, they went face-to-face with each other.

During the photo op, KSI dug into his pocket -- and then slapped his opponent with the breakfast.

Gene Hackman's wife was very serious about the star's health, putting him on a strict diet years ago ... so says his longtime friend and former business partner.

Doug Lanham, a close friend and former business partner, tells TMZ ... Betsy Arakawa made sure Gene was eating right -- demanding he stick to a strict diet.

In fact, Betsy took it so seriously, Doug says Gene was only able to sneak a cheat meal when they were out golfing ... this despite owning a bar and bistro for years.

Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn might be two months away, but the fireworks between the two boxers have already started going off -- 'cause Eubank Jr. just slapped the taste out of Benn's mouth WITH AN EGG during an intense stare-down.

The wild scene went down in Manchester on Tuesday ... as part of a promotional event for their highly anticipated showdown at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in April.

While they were exchanging words, Eubank Jr. is shown on camera reaching into his sleeve, pulling out the egg, and then smacking his opponent with it.

Hooters might be heading for a financial faceplant after reports of a possible bankruptcy filing, leaving thousands of women jobless -- but one strip club's ready to swoop in and save the day ... TMZ has learned.

Chicago's world-famous Admiral Theatre strip club is stepping up, inviting all Hooters bartenders and waitresses to audition as professional nude entertainers -- giving them a shot to turn their assets into bigger profits.

The perks are spicy -- eligible ex-Hooters employees can snag a $10K sign-on bonus, paid in cash and prizes after six months of performances.

Devin Booker is heartbroken over Hooters possibly filing for bankruptcy ... but the NBA star will be able to wipe his tears with some wet naps -- as DoorDash is offering to keep him fully stocked on wings until the beloved establishment shutters for good.

The popular sports-themed restaurant chain has closed several locations nationwide ... and reports claim it's working with a law firm to prepare a bankruptcy filing.

Although it's not confirmed to happen just yet, the Phoenix Suns guard is still devastated by the possibility ... and wrote the restaurant a message on the X app, saying, "Plz don't go."

Justin Bieber was getting snapped and then he snapped ... unloading on a paparazzi for saying something the pop star felt was disrespectful.

Ya gotta see the heated interaction between Justin and a photog ... with the Biebs snapping at the guy, set off by the dude saying "Thank you."

Justin asks the photog -- who is not a TMZ cameraman -- why he's thanking him ... and explains why it's disrespectful to do so.

Tyler, The Creator is showing love to his hometown by providing meals to people on Skid Row ... and he's dishing out distinctive plates!

A rep for the Los Angeles Mission tells TMZ ... Tyler is donating enough food to feed around 100 people Thursday, and the items include shrimp tempura and Cream of Wheat.

We're told a member of Tyler's camp delivered all the necessary ingredients Wednesday to make the special meals, and L.A. Mission's executive chef Erik Grant is set to serve it all up!

Cardi B's voluptuous Valentine's Day with NFL star Stefon Diggs didn't disrupt the rap queen's scheduled family time -- on the contrary, she hosted a grand feast that made her server's night!!!

Sources tell TMZ Hip Hop Cardi rolled up with a large crew to White Horse Tavern, one of the oldest pubs in Manhattan's West Village. It's a living artifact -- established in 1880!!!

We're told Cardi's bunch was about 10 people, including kids, in what looked to be her grandpa, cousins, and relatives ... no sightings of Offset, or her new football flame, though.

A$AP Rocky went out to celebrate his big legal win last night with his partner and baby mama Rihanna, going straight from the drab courtroom to a fancy dining room.

Photogs caught up with Rocky and Rihanna outside the restaurant Gravitas in Beverly Hills Tuesday night, hours after a jury acquitted the rapper on two felony charges of assault with a semiautomatic weapon ... and the couple was all smiles.

Rocky was clearly feeling the weight lifted off his shoulders, thanking bystanders with genuine emotion who congratulated him on his legal victory. Asked how he felt now it's all over, he said ... "Amazing."

5:50 PM PT -- The L.A. Department of Health tells TMZ ... "On February 11, 2025, an inspection was conducted at Center for Early Education Cafeteria. The Public Health Permit was suspended due to rodent infestation. The Center for Early Education was instructed to have their caterer provide cold, individually portioned, food items until the violations were corrected and their permit reinstated."

The statement continues ... "An inspection to determine compliance was conducted on February 13, 2025, which revealed no evidence of rodents. The Public Health Permit for the Center for Early Education Cafeteria was re-instated."

The Health Dept. also provided the above inspection reports.

This is gross ... a fancy private school in West Hollywood where celebs pay big bucks to educate their kids is dealing with a recent vermin infestation in its cafeteria.

The Center For Early Education was found to have pests in the areas where meals are prepared and served ... according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

Former school of Beyoncé and Jay-Z kids  -- where tuition costs between $27,360 to $36,950 -- and other celeb parents include John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest, Michael Eisner, Jodie Foster ... and Magic Johnson and Denzel Washington's kids have gone there, too.

If Stevie Wonder doesn't sing at your birthday party, did you even have a birthday??? That's what some folks in an L.A. hot spot might be thinking after an impromptu performance.

This video's about as cool as it gets ... the legend was having dinner Thursday night with his son and some other family members at Teleferic in Brentwood, when he busted out his version of "Happy Birthday" -- y'know, the cool one.

We're told everyone in the joint stopped what they were doing to watch and listen to Stevie. You'll notice very few people sang along with him ... it's not like anyone was gonna do it better.

One of London’s hottest celeb haunts, Chiltern Firehouse, just lived up to its name in the worst way ... a fire broke out inside, forcing the evacuation of 100 guests.

Videos circulating on social media Friday captured flames swallowing the top of the luxury restaurant and hotel, as firefighters tackled the blaze from a crane while thick smoke poured from the rooftop.

The London Fire Brigade confirmed around 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines rushed to the scene at the Grade II-listed hot spot in Marylebone.