By The Editors By The Editors | May 23, 2023 | People Celebrity
Celebs can't get enough of the Windy City. Here's what the stars have been up to in Chicago lately.
Two of the first celebs to dine at the recently opened Bellevue (in the former Tavern on Rush space) were Amy Poehler and Tiny Fay. The duo was spotted at the Rush Street eatery while in town for their sold-out shows at the Chicago Theatre.
Mark Wahlberg showed off his bartending skills at Adalina's hidden speakeasy Rose Lounge while in town to promote his tequila brand, Flecha Azul Tequila.
Viral TikToker Nessa Barrett was spotted dining at RPM Italian in River North while in town for a stop at Aragon Ballroom on her Young Forever tour.
L.A. indie pop and neo-soul band Fitz & The Tantrums performed an intimate show for fans on the 17th floor of 167 N. Green Street.
English model Suki Waterhouse was spotted dining at West Loop hot spot Aba while making a tour stop in Chicago.
Anderson .Paak grabbed a bite at River North's Sushi-San before spinning at Martyrs'.
Heartthrob of the moment Jack Harlow dined at RPM Steak in River North after headlining the Kiss FM Jingle Ball.
Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg were spotted dining over homemade meatballs and table-side, hand-pulled mozzarella at Scott Harris Hospitality's newest Italian concept, Mio Modo in St. Charles.
After attending an AAPI voting event with Vice President Kamala Harris, punk-rock girl group The Linda Lindas were spotted dining at Aba.
Kelly Clarkson was seen at RPM Steak enjoying dinner with her family while in town to promote her show, Kellyoke.
Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers was spotted dining at riverfront eatery Pizzeria Portofino on Aug. 19.
Before their sold-out show at the United Center on Aug. 13, house music group Swedish House Mafia dined at RPM Seafood, enjoyed a private omakase dinner at The Omakase Room above Sushi-San and dropped by Aba a few times while in town.
Actress Joey King and her fiance Steven Piet cozied up in a corner booth at Three Dots & A Dash in River North in celebration of her birthday.
Photo by Sophie Sahara
Kendall Jenner made a surprise appearance at River North hotspot Joy District to sip on 818 Tequila cocktails with the owners and staff. The next night, on Aug. 9, Kenny dropped by Lyra, and with the staff, created the Kalimera cocktail made with 818 Añejo and watermelon, which will officially be added to the restaurant's menu. Before leaving the Windy City, she also got behind the bar at new West Loop eatery Hide +Seek to mix up a few 818 cocktails.
Before she took the stage for a C2E2 convention panel, actress Rosario Dawson was spotted dining over classic French dishes with her family at Mag Mile brasserie Venteux.
After her electric headlining performance on Friday night, Dua Lipa headed to Avec in the West Loop and told her 85.7 million Instagram followers this is her "new fave Chicago spot" via IG Story. She also made a pit stop at the Bean before jetting off.
Green Day bandmates Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool, who headline the fest on Sunday, dined on super-rare Chateau Uenae Snow Beef at River North hotspot RPM Steak Thursday evening. The next day, fellow Sunday headliner J-Hope joined his BTS bandmate Jimin and K-pop boy band TXT to try the spot's Wagyu steak.
Aba in the West Loop was flooded with celebs throughout Lolla week. On Friday, punk rock band The Regrettes enjoyed an alfresco snack after a stellar performance during the day.
Italian rock group Måneskin also dined on the patio before taking the stage Sunday. Bands Muna and Local Natives were spotted at Aba this weekend as well.
The evening before their Thursday performance, indie rockers of Manchestera Orchestra feasted on sushi and drank sake bombs at River North's Sushi-San.
Rock duo Wet Leg were spotted slurping ramen at Ramen-San Whisky Bar in the West Loop on Thursday before their Friday set.
Kendall Jenner noshed on a dinner of black truffle and three cheese pizza at Pizzeria Portofino before toasting a custom cocktail made with her own 818 Tequila. Jenner was also spotted in a local Jewel Osco and Binny’s.
Cindy Crawford spent the evening at 21c Museum Hotel after raising over $1 million for children’s cancer research at a local benefit. The model also visited RPM Seafood with friends before retiring to an evening boat ride on the river.
Billy Zane celebrated his homecoming by admiring the Astor terrace of Ambassador Chicago, journeying into the hotel’s new studio space as well as River North’s Avli for fine Greek cuisine.
Grammy winner Macy Gray performed at the opening ceremony of Underground Cocktail Club, a speakeasy-style club with roots in jazz.
The Real Housewives of New York alumni Ramona Singer was spotted enjoying a dinner at RPM Italian with her daughter Avery, who recently moved to Chicago.
Slash from hard rock sensation Guns N’ Roses was seen dining at Fulton Market hotspot Aba.
Indie rockers Young the Giant enjoyed a summer meal at Aba.
Model, mother and food enthusiast Chrissy Teigen savored ramen at Ramen-San in River North while in town for husband John Legend's show at Ravinia Festival.
Couple of the moment Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox entertained a fabulous dinner together at RPM Italian in River North.
Common and political comedian Kamau Bell of United Shades of America were seen dining together at popular RPM Seafood.
While in town opening for the Jonas Brothers, country-pop marvel Kelsea Ballerini celebrated her 28th birthday with friends at Three Dots and a Dash in River North.
Mt. Joy cooled off this summer with a delicious meal from Aba.
Chance the Rapper celebrated with the Chicago Sky during a private party at RPM Seafood following the team’s WNBA victory.
Twenty One Pilots drummer Josh Dun and his wife, actress Debby Ryan, enjoyed a romantic dinner at West Loop’s Aba.
Three-time Grammy-nominated psychedelic soul band Black Pumas, who sold out and played three back-to-back shows, took time to unwind from their takeover at Sushi-San in River North.
Leon Bridges enjoyed dinner with his bandmates at RPM Seafood.
Photography by: Thumbnail by Victoria Shapow; Others Courtesy of Brands/Venues