Dining with the Stars
Cameron Diaz
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Los Angeles and New York are not the only cities attracting celebrities, especially since hit movies with big name stars have been filming around Boston lately. Most recently, a movie starring Morgan Freeman, called The Lonely Maiden, is scheduled to be filming in the Allston area this week.
Undoubtedly, stars hit up the trendiest and most delicious restaurants, offering a guide to the places that deliver a little “scene” with their food. You may not see the likes of Matt Damon at a local pub, but you can follow these star tracks and dine like them too. And who knows– you may just get lucky and glimpse a celebrity sighting over a cup of New England Clam Chowder or a Sam Adams beer.
Boston.com and The Beantown Bloggery spotted these hot-spots. Now here is what you can expect from these celebrity-attracting restaurants:
No. 9 Park: It is hard to believe that “Skinny Minny” Cameron Diaz has ever touched pasta but this is probably what she dined on in this elegant townhouse on Beacon Hill. The delicate pastas and combination of fresh Italian and French flavors has made Executive Chef Barbara Lynch and her restaurant famous. Named one of the “Ten Best Chefs in America,” Lynch has brought what she learned from cooking in Italy to the states with tasty success. The delicate and authentic, yet innovative food and timeless elegance of the atmosphere make this restaurant the cutting edge in fine dining in Boston. Old world elegance awaits you in the nearby at the Harrison Gray Otis House, a classic home to the elegant governing class after the American revolution. Known for hosting lavish parties and being the height of comfort and glamor, you catch a glimpse of the celebrities of the past.
Grafton Street Restaurant and Bar: According to Boston.com, Aidan Quinn made a stop at this cozy Irish pub and Harvard Square hot-spot while he was in town for the Boston Irish Film Festival. Grafton Street, named after a cobblestone street in Dublin, merges quaint Irish charm with the comfort and taste of a full-service restaurant. You can relax with a pint on over-sized leather booths or dine on fresh seafood, classic New England Clam Chowder, or visit for a prized brunch. The Harvard Museum of Natural History is nearby.
Game On!: In the shadow of the the Green Monstah, Game On!’s multi-media experience makes this spot the ultimate sports bar. All sports all the time on more than just a few T.V.s attract fans all year round, no matter what is playing. But during baseball season, this is the ultimate hangout, even attracting Red Sox players who join their fans after a win. Justin Timberlake has even been spotted downing beers with the rest of the Boston fan base at this beloved bar. See what Boston’s sports fever is all about with a Fenway Park Tour or the New England Sports Museum.
Radius: It seems fitting that glamorous Hollywood couple, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones, dined at this elegant and fashionable restaurant. Gaining 4 stars, accolades for an award winning chef, and making it on to Conde Nast Traveller’s list of the top 50 most exciting restaurants in the world, this place not only serves a delicious and ever-evolving menu, but strives to create a lively and comfortable atmosphere with its spacious dining room and friendly service.
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Amy, this is a great post! I have been to Grafton Street, but I’ll have to check out the others.
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