Producers check meat and produce for items approaching their expiration date that will not last until the next round of filming. Whatever is eligible is donated to local food banks, schools, and shelters like the Redwood Gospel Mission.
Kicking off on April 23 through May 16 on select nights only, Universal Studios has a tonnnn of exciting, immersive attractions coming to their Hollywood Studios park, highlighting beloved fandoms like D&D, Super Nintendo World, Sailor Moon, and Harry Potter.
Clint Eastwood's son, Scott, stated, 'My dad does not eat for pleasure ... he eats salmon and brown rice for breakfast.' This highlights Eastwood's focus on nutrition over enjoyment.
Gianmarco's Restaurant is a Birmingham staple founded by a father-and-sons trio who have brought generations of Italian family recipes to the city for nearly 20 years. The upscale yet welcoming spot is known for handmade pastas, fresh seafood, and signature dishes, such as veal Parmesan and house-made gnocchi, all served in an intimate, old-world setting.
Last month, I found myself sitting in what looked like the world's most boring strip mall restaurant. Beige walls, no signage except for a tiny brass plaque, and a parking lot filled with understated luxury cars. I'd been invited by a source who'd built three successful companies before turning forty. As we ate perfectly prepared Dover sole at 7 PM on a Tuesday, surrounded by other quietly powerful diners, something clicked. This wasn't about exclusivity or showing off. This was about something else entirely.
When you hear that a restaurant is hard to get into, it signals that there must be something worthy of drawing a crowd - and with all of the restaurants on this list, that is certainly the case. Whether it's food so creative you just can't find it anywhere else, cocktails and wine lists crafted to impress, stellar service, or celebrity sightings, these locations are hard to get a table at for a reason.
And lately, the food has been a bit, um, underwhelming. Just last week, the Critics' Choice Awards went viral for its "sad" snack plate, which featured little more than grapes, crackers, and other tiny bites, joining a growing list of underwhelming awards shows meals, including what was served at the 2024 Oscars and the infamous pizza-in-a-bag from the 2024 Critics' Choice Awards.
'In recent weeks, The Park has been subject to unexpected visits by camera-wielding influencers. This has taken us completely by surprise, probably because we do not spend a lick of time on TikTok. But some of our digitally-oriented team members have shared that The Park and its restrooms are trending.'
Churros are always a good idea, especially when they're from Mexico City's legendary churrería, El Moro, which just opened its second Southern California location in Echo Park. There will likely be a line forming down Laveta Terrace or Sunset Boulevard when you arrive, but it moves quickly. After ordering, you can observe the preparation process, easily visible from the outside. The patio makes a delightful place to eat long churros dipped in sugar and cinnamon or bite-sized moritos with El Moro's classic hot chocolate.
