By The Editors By The Editors | October 17, 2024 | People, Feature,
It's no secret that celebs love the Windy City. Here, we have the insider intel on what the stars have been up to in Chicago lately.
Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell was spotted having breakfast at Miru at the St. Regis Chicago while in town for his Ultimate DJ House Party at Wintrust Arena.
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James Kennedy
Vanderpump Rules star James Kennedy dined at RPM Italian before his DJ set at Tao.
Eric Nam and Jason Park
While in town to premiere their new movie Transplant at the Chicago International Film Festival, actor Eric Nam and director Jason Park had dinner at Sushi-san in Lincoln Park.
Cindy Crawford
Longtime Omega ambassador Cindy Crawford joined the grand opening party for the brand's new boutique at CD Peacock's Oakbrook Center flagship.
Sabrina Carpenter
While in town for her Short N Sweet tour, Sabrina Carpenter enjoyed dinner with friends at Pizzeria Portofino.
Pete Wentz and Joe Trohman
Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz and Joe Trohman were spotted having dinner at RPM Italian while in Chicago to headline Riot Fest.
Brandi Cyrus
Brandi Cyrus kicked off the evening with dinner at Sushi-san in River North before gearing up for her DJ set.
Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, dined at La Serre, enjoying a variety of dishes, including roasted escargot, linguine and clams, and warm apple bread pudding.
Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul at Sweetwater Tavern & Grill
Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul visited Sweetwater Tavern & Grill in Chicago to promote their mezcal brand, Dos Hombres, where they engaged with fans, served the Oaxaca Colada cocktail made with their mezcal, and FaceTimed guests' family members.
Huddy at Lollapalooza
Before making his Lollapalooza debut, musician Huddy hung out backstage and played SPIN ping pong.
Daniel Seavey and Knox at Lollapalooza
Also spotted playing SPIN ping pong backstage at Lollapalooza were musicians Daniel Seavey and Knox.
Kesha at Three Dots & A Dash
Kesha threw a lively bash for her band and crew at Three Dots & A Dash, where she hit the dance floor and partied the night away.
Renee Rapp at RPM Seafood
Renee Rapp was spotted enjoying dinner at RPM Seafood the night before she surprised the crowd by bringing Chance the Rapper on stage during her Lollapalooza set.
Two Door Cinema Club at II Porcellino
Two Door Cinema Club enjoyed an Italian dinner at II Porcellino in River North while they were in town for Lollapalooza.
Dasha at Bub City
Rising country pop star Dasha hosted a party at Bub City in River North, where she performed her viral hit "Austin" as guests danced to the song's popular TikTok routine.
Peso Peluma and Hannah Howell at Pizzeria Portofino
Peso Peluma and his girlfriend Hannah Howell were spotted having lunch at Pizzeria Portofino on the River before taking in some of the sights of Chicago.
Stray Kids at Bonyeon
While in town for their headlining gig at Lollapalooza, K-pop group Stray Kids—Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N.—were spotted dining at West Loop’s beef omakase spot, Bonyeon.
SZA at Cerise Rooftop
After her headlining performance at Lollapalooza, SZA headed to Cerise, the rooftop bar at Virgin Hotels Chicago. She was accompanied by family and friends, taking in the city views from the 26th floor while listening to local DJs.
Jessie Ware at Hawksmoor Chicago
British artist Jessie Ware (Rolling Stone UK's 2023 "Artist of the Year") stopped by Hawsmoor Chicago for some steak and oysters following her performance at Pitchfork.
Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney at RPM Seafood
The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney dined at RPM Seafood in River North while in town for their performance at the NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
Joakim Noah at Blue Man Group Chicago
Former Chicago Bulls star Joakim Noah enjoyed an evening at Blue Man Group Chicago alongside his family.
LeBron James and Bronny James at Sushi-San
Basketball legend LeBron James and soon-to-be star son, Bronny James, attended the new Sushi-San in Lincoln Park while in town for the NBA Combine.
Jeff Ross at Tre Dita
Fresh off The Roast of Tom Brady, comedian Jeff Ross made an appearance at chef Evan Funke’s Tre Dita, located inside The St. Regis Chicago.
Corey Hendrix at Tre Dita's Opening Party
The Bear star, and Chicago native, Corey Hendrix attended the opening of Tuscan restaurant Tre Dita at the St. Regis in the midst of filming season three of The Bear.
Simone Biles and her husband, newly appointed Chicago Bears safety, Jonathan Owens, were spotted dining over jazz music at new steakhouse and supper club Divan in River North.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy and his viral pup Miss Peaches (who has 1 million Instagram followers of her own) stayed at The Langham, where Peaches was surprised with a cozy dog bed, treats and toys.
In between sold-out shows at the Salt Shed, singer Benson Boone stopped by Pizzeria Portofino and created a custom pizza with chef Jeff Smyl before serving it to guests.
Comedian Ali Wong was spotted having dinner at Miru Restaurant inside the St. Regis Hotel while in town for a show at the Chicago Theatre.
Sophia Bush, Marina Squerciati, Jesse Metcalfe and Torrey DeVitto for a group dinner at celeb-favorite RPM Italian.
Dan Aykroyd, known for his roles in Ghostbusters and SNL sketches, made an appearance at Sony Pictures Entertainment’s immersive entertainment experience Wonderverse at Oakbrook Mall to promote his brand Crystal Head Vodka.
While in town filming season three of The Bear, Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian Ayo Edebiri had dinner at omakase spot Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Chicago in Fulton Market.
Former Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland was spotted dining at RPM Steak while in Chicago promoting her film Mea Culpa.
The cast of Hamilton dined at River North dive bar No Vacancy—a spot that other celebs like Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston have been spotted at as well.
Chance The Rapper was spotted playing ping-pong with some friends at SPIN Chicago in River North.
Mariah Carey snuck into RPM Italian in River North with her family and friends for a late-night dinner.
Trevor Noah dropped by River North's Sushi-san for lunch.
Chicago PD actress Marina Squerciati dined at Fulton Market steakhouse Fioretta for a holiday dinner celebrating fashion designer Christina Karin.
Henry Winkler (AKA "The Fonz") and actress Darcy Carden dined at RPM Steak while in town to prome Winkler's memoir Being Henry.
Comedian Chelsea Handler stopped by Aba in Fulton Market for Mediterranean bites before her show at the Chicago Theatre.
Everyone's favorite on-screen duo (and Dos Hombres founders) Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston popped by Solita Tacos & Margaritas for a mezcal dinner.
Rapper Common visited Bronzeville Winery after his show at the United Center. He and his party privately enjoyed a family-style, vegan feast after the winery closed for the evening—and called it "one of the best kept secrets in Chicago."
During Lollapalooza, Perry Farrell and rapper Yung Gravy faced off in a friendly match at the SPIN ping pong pop-up backstage.
Diplo was spotted at new Fulton Market hotspot The Oakville before playing a set at The Salt Shed during Lollapalooza weekend (which he played Thursday night). But the party never stops with Diplo—he also played an intimate set at Soho House.
Ed Sheeran drew a massive crowd to Lincoln Park's beloved Wiener's Circle where he stepped behind the counter to serve fans nearly 300 hot dogs.
Jay-Z made a stop at South Side spot Bronzeville Soul while his wife, Beyoncé, prepared for her show at Soldier Field.
Before taking the stage at Lollapalooza, Finneas and Sabrina Carpenter at stopped by tiki bar Three Dots & A Dash.
Lollapalooza 2023 weekend was packed with A-list acts, and a few of them were spotted getting ready in the Lolla Style Suite at Pendry Chicago. Louis The Child's Freddy Kennett, Disco Lines (Thadeus Labuszewski), The Happy Fits (Calvin Langman, Ross Monteith, Luke Davis) and more all got their glam on before taking the stage.
The latest big-name spotted at one of Chicago's hottest spots RPM Italian is Bears quarterback Justin Fields.
Champagne Papi was one of the first celebs to dine at The St. Regis' new restaurant, Miru, while in Chicago for performances at the United Center. He also stopped by Fulton Market hotspot Fioretta.
After Miranda Lambert's NASCAR performance was canceled due to rain, the country star was spotted at both Bub City and RPM Italian.
After his stand-up show at the Chicago Theatre, SNL favorite Colin Jost stopped by The Oakville in Fulton Market for a bite.
John Mayer and members from Dead & Company were seen dining at River North celeb fave RPM Steak while in town for the band's Wrigley Field show.
The recently debuted Bellevue is shaping up to be a celeb favorite just one month after opening—Mark Wahlberg stopped by to dine and bartend while promoting his tequila brand, Flecha Azul.
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: Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul photo by Bottleneck Management; Huddy, Daniel Seavey and Knox photos by Madeline Cox; Dasha photo by Lindsay Eberly; Hendrix photo by Lindsay Eberly; Boone photo by Lindsay Eberly; Aykroyd photo by Jaap Buitendijk; Kendall at Lyra photo by Sophie Sahara; Squerciati photo by Lena Jackson; Paul and Cranston photo by by Barry Brechenstein; Common photo courtesy of Bronzeville Winery; Diplo video by Gia Tummilo; Louis the Child photo by Alexander Gouletas; Yung Gravy photo by Victoria Shapow; Others Courtesy of Brands/Venues