'Eye on L.A.': Where celebrities eat in LA
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- This week Eye on L.A., celebrities are just like us, right? We all have our favorite places in L.A., including the stars. Some of the biggest names in music, TV and film let us in on their favorite places to dine, play, or just hang out in L.A. Not to mention some great spots for you to get in a little celebrity sight-seeing!
QUENTIN TARANTINO: TOI THAI
Some of those classic Tarantino films that we all love have been written at his favorite rock 'n' roll Thai restaurant, Toi Thai. He recommends the Pad Kra for a tasty, healthy meal with a punch.
BILLY BOB: SUNSET MARQUIS
After living there for six years, Billy Bob Thornton loves the hospitality of the staff at the Sunset Marquis in Hollywood. In fact, many celebrities consider this luxury hotel their home away from home.
CHRISTINA MILIAN: THE SUSHI HOUSE
Christina Milian eats at The Sushi House so much that they've name a roll after her! The "Rebel Roll" isn't on the menu, but they'll make it for you, if you think you can handle the heat.
JORDIN SPARKS: KATANA
Jordin Sparks loves to splurge on Japanese comfort cuisine at Katana, where the food is cooked "robatayaki" style, or slowly grilled on skewers over hot charcoal.
www.innovativedining.com/restaurants/katana
PINK: TSNY TRAPEZE SCHOOL
You might just catch Pink hanging around at TSNY Trapeze School overlooking the ocean on the Santa Monica Pier. This cool school is where the talented singer/aerialist learned some of those breathtaking moves for her legendary, high-flying 2010 Grammy performance.
http://losangeles.trapezeschool.com/
ADAM LEVINE: MOZZA2GO
Maroon Five front man Adam Levine swears that the Bianca Pizza at Mario Batali's Mozza2GO is the best pizza on the entire planet.
CHRISTINA PERRI: 101 CAF
If you're in the mood for something sweet, try the Waffle Brownie Sundae at Christina Perri's favorite coffee shop with a '70s diner feel, The 101 Coffee Shop.
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SPONSORED BY MERCEDES-BENZ
One of the largest film festivals in North America, the Palm Springs International Film Festival welcomed 135,000 attendees last year. It's also known for its annual Black Tie Awards Gala, honoring the best achievements of the year in film. This year, they honored Johnny Depp and Cate Blanchett.
The 2016 event is on until January 11.
TERRY CREWS: AMERICANA AT BRAND
Football star turned actor Terry Crews actually lived at Americana at Brand when he was filming his reality show. Living at a mall - talk about a shopaholic's dream come true!
http://terrycrews.com/main.html
MAGIC JOHNSON: DODGERS STADIUM, STAPLES CENTER, SPAGO
Magic Johnson is such an iconic sports figure in Los Angeles, so of course his favorite thing to do here is support his teams at Dodger Stadium and the Staples Center. But during the off-season, he loves to finish off a long day with a fresh seafood dinner at Wolfgang Puck's Spago.
http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/la/ballpark/
www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/3635
THE BAND MAGIC!: SELF REALIZATION LAKE SHRINE AND PHO 999
As you can imagine, the Canadian, reggae fusion band, Magic! is pretty chill, but one of their favorite places to go and just "be" is the Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine in Pacific Palisades. They continue the zen at Pho 999, where you can't go wrong with a bowl of chicken pho or the #48 plate with extra pork!
GUSTAVO DUDAMEL: RED O
After conducting the LA Phil at the Disney Concert Hall, Gustavo Dudamel loves to indulge in amazing Mexican food at Red O and unwind in their luxurious tequila lounge.
TAHJ MOWRY & CHELSEA KANE: SILVER LAKE BAR CRAWL
"Baby Daddy" co-stars Tahj Mowry and Chelsea Kane show us the best places to get a drink at their favorite bars in Silver Lake: Red Lion Tavern, Cha Cha Lounge and The Thirsty Crow.
JARED HARRIS: MYSTERY PIER BOOKS
'Mad Men' star and lover of literature, Jared Harris introduces us to Mystery Pier Books. This rare, first edition book store in West Hollywood is a bookworm's paradise.
TYRESE GIBSON: GIBSIHANA
You can't get more exclusive than a private restaurant in your own backyard - literally. That's what Tyrese thought when he built, GibsiHana'- a Japanese steakhouse in his backyard, where all his friends can enjoy a meal without the paparazzi.
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