This week, New York notables focused on spending time with loved ones at the city’s bars and restaurants. Beyoncé and Jay-Z took in waterfront views at La Marina, Kate Hudson dined with her mom and fiancé at the Spotted Pig, and Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis had everyone noticing their new romance at the Lion, Overlook, and on city sidewalks. Perhaps the cooler weather is to blame. Stay tuned for some repeat appearances in this week’s roundup of celebrity dining straight ahead.
Benjamin Steak House: Avril Lavigne met with business colleagues for dinner Sunday night in the restaurant’s private wine room. She ordered Cabernet Sauvignon and later toasted to her engagement to Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger with a round of Sex on the Beach shots, thereby quashing the pregnancy rumors that have been swirling of late. [Page Six/NYP]
DBGB Kitchen & Bar: Joseph Gordon-Levitt hung out at the East Village Daniel Boulud spot after hosting Saturday Night Live. He was joined by a host of 3rd Rock From the Sun fans who held signs outside the restaurant featuring catchphrases from the 2001 show that made him famous. [NYDN]
Dylan’s Candy Bar: Mariska Hargitay, Stacey Bendet, and Kelly Bensimon had the option of enjoying Frankenstein martinis at the after-party for Hotel Transylvania. The actress, designer, and New York City housewife brought their kids to a Saturday morning screening before continuing the family fun at the candy superstore. [NYDN]
Greenhouse: On Tuesday night, Wilmer Valderrama, Gabrielle Union, and Busta Rhymes wished Def Jam executive Shawn “Pecas” Costner a happy birthday at what seems to be a favorite spot for music-industry birthdays (see below). [NYDN]
La Marina: Beyoncé and Jay-Z ate crab cakes and chicken lollipops with Swizz Beats and Memphis Bleek in Inwood on Sunday. A bottle of D’usse cognac was on the table, but word is out on whether Beyoncé actually took sips. Let the pregnancy rumors continue. [Page Six/NYP]
The Lion: Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis dined at the West Village restaurant on Friday night, kicking off a PDA-filled weekend in Manhattan. The newish couple spent four hours at the restaurant holding hands, leaving around 1 a.m. [Page Six/NYP]
Liquiteria: Vincent Gallo wore jeans, boots, and a cowboy hat to the East Village juice-and-smoothie bar. [Page Six / NYP]
Overlook: Couple-about-town Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis spent their Sunday afternoon cheering for the Bears in matching Bears T-shirts. They ordered buffalo nachos and beer at the midtown bar, and Ashton took time out from rooting for his favorite team to explain the finer points of the game to Mila. [NYDN]
Sarabeth’s: Pink lunched with daughter Willow at the Tribeca restaurant this weekend. [Page Six/NYP]
Serendipity 3: La La Anthony ate sundaes with son Kiyan at the classic New York dessert spot. [Page Six/NYP]
Sons of Essex: President of Primary Wave Talent Management Michael “Blue” Williams celebrated his birthday with dinner at the Lower East Side spot with industry players, models Jessica White and Melyssa Ford, and new band Alabama Capital. After dinner, the group continued the festivities at Greenhouse. [Page Six/NYP]
The Spotted Pig: Kate Hudson was spotted (pun intended) at the West Village restaurant with mom Goldie Hawn and fiancé and Muse frontman Matt Bellamy. The three celebrities attracted attention at a table in the main dining room right by the entrance on a busy Saturday night. [Page Six / NYP]
STK: Eva Longoria plus Carmelo and La La Anthony celebrated Carmelo’s partnership with luxury watch retailer Haute Time at the steakhouse Saturday night. [NYDN]
Haven at the Sanctuary Hotel: Famke Janssen was in Times Square Monday night for the after-party for her first feature film Bringing Up Bobby. Ralph Macchio was also in attendance, but confused former MLB right fielder Shawn Green was shut out. He left peacefully after being turned away by the event planners. [Page Six / NYP]
Toy: Wilmer Valderrama chatted with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in the meatpacking district on Monday. Valderrama had been seated a few tables away from the politician, who was seen dancing to Paul Van Dyk songs on neighboring diner Daniel Koch’s iPod. [Page Six/NYP]
