Are all celebrities 'gourmets'?
We always read about celebrities: actors, athletes, politicos being spotted at different restaurants? While it may make for compelling reading, does it mean these folk know better than us about food and dining? Should it influence you? I think not...What do you think?
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12 Comments:
It doesn't influence me, but it's a light, fun read.
CJ McD at 10:14AM on 11/08/09
They are probably getting the meal comped. So read into it what you will.
finsbigfan at 11:03AM on 11/08/09
Gross generalizations don't usually hold up in any situation. "All" celebrities aren't anything because they are still people and you can't lump "all" people into any groups.
There are celebrities who are well known foodies like Robert De Niro and Gwyneth Paltrow whose opinions I respect because they are serious about food. Other celebrities, who eat at restaurants to prove they are A-list and can get a table whenever they want at an A-list restaurant, not so much.
KTempesta at 11:22AM on 11/08/09
You only have to remember Jessica Simpson's comment about tuna being "chicken of the sea" to know that they are just normal people, some smart, some dumb, some hating things, some loving other things.
I just wish I had the cash to visit the great restaurants that they can afford to and sample the food that they can!! just because they may be able to afford it doesnt meen that they all appreciate it.
platinumrose at 11:42PM on 11/08/09
"Are all celebrities 'gourmets'?"
One of the world's greatest celebrities favorite food was a fried peanut butter and banana sandwich. I think that answers the question. (no)
CJ McD at 9:26AM on 11/09/09
I doubt it. Celebrities, just like everyone else, have varying tastes and desires. Just because they're seen at a high-end or well-publicised restaurant, doesn't mean that they're a gourmet. The nature of the industry suggests (often) that they're at a restaurant either to be seen, or because they themselves didn't choose the location (their friends or publicist did). We can only guess at the level of appreciation that each of them have for where they eat, etc.
avaryne at 9:44AM on 11/09/09
no, but i did go to cameron diaz's cuban restaurant in l.a. a few years ago & it was delicious. not that she had anything to do with it though, other than her name.
gastronomeg at 9:59AM on 11/09/09
I think with celebrities as gourmets the idea is that they have the ability to eat anything. That money, time, and access to fancy places in any part of the world are no obstacles to them. Presumably they have advisers who are paid to be experts or know experts in fashion, food, decorating, etc. They even could have access to private chefs.
Celebrities are basically the real life "if someone could eat anything they wanted forever, what would they eat?" question. The rest of us are limited by money, time, and even health.
But I don't doubt for a second that many celebrities are spotted at places because they are there to be spotted. "So and so was at UberFude the trendy new hot spot that's taking LA by storm." They would be portrayed as hip and happening. But if "That Guy was spotted at the Ma and Pa's Feedbag." then they are a celebrity who hasn't lost touch with regular folk and is one himself.
Being spotted at a fancy place eating tripe by Thomas Keller doesn't mean you're a gourmet anymore than grabbing a chili dog from the hot dog cart means you're not.
joeqboo at 11:28AM on 11/09/09
Of course not. They go because they can. I'd say it's a total crap shoot whether some celebrities even know how to pronounce half the menu, let alone know what they are eating. What I'd really like to know is what they order and how they conduct themselves.
wookie at 11:53AM on 11/09/09
For sure they're not!
They're just people. People with money and other priorities I guess.
I know that Jack Black likes to eat Dorito Burritos: Buritos with Nacho Doritos in them. Thats hardly gourmet!
hungrychristel at 12:18PM on 11/09/09
*sigh* now I want to try a Dorito Burrito. lol
scarletini at 2:55PM on 11/09/09
@scarletini: I have no-doubt in my mind that the combo works. I mean: nachos + burritos? Jack Black fiesta! *ariba!*
hungrychristel at 4:25PM on 11/09/09