By Jerry Nunn
The Windy City ain't no Tinsel Town, but with an increase in Hollywood movie shoots blowing through, A through Z-list stars are bound to venture away from their rooms to have a look at the common folk in their natural habitat. On the flip side, when we go out to eat, we may just catch a glimpse of American Royalty out of their element, out of their make up and dining in public! For example, Ana Gasteyer recently dropped by Weber Grill without the face paint after a long night of Wicked entertainment. Leslie Jordan is also a regular at the backyard BBQ and is pictured with me here. Hot Lips Loretta Swit got sloshed at Uncle Julio's Hacienda back when it was my stomping grounds. Shirley Manson from Garbage loves mixing it up at the Gold Coast's Big Bowl. Very recently Christina Applegate and Vince Vaughn were spotted at Roy's, but not together, don't want to start any rumors. We also have locals like Lauren Holly at P.F Chang's and the Cusacks in Evanston restaurants.
While you may think big tips with big stars, let a server tell you: Jennifer Aniston's '$5 on $65' tip left one server questioning her Friends. Being stiffed by the Bulls' own Ben Gordon left my basketball deflated.
While you can get dinner and a show by spotting the stars, approach them with caution. They need to take a break from the fast pace of La La Land and just enjoy our Midwestern cooking.