January is a time of new beginnings for everyone, including celebrities. Eliot Spitzer and rumored girlfriend Lis Smith had a boozy night out at Brother Jimmy’s on the eve of his divorce, while Jerry Seinfeld and Jason Alexander returned to Tom’s Restaurant to film a new episode of “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.” This, and more, straight ahead.
A.G. Kitchen: Gabriel Byrne and Harry Belafonte dined separately, with Byrne ordering guacamole and Belafonte the samba chicken. [Grub Street]
Brother Jimmy’s BBQ: The night before his divorce became official, Eliot Spitzer got drunk on beer and bourbon with Lis Smith and some friends. Fittingly, Brother Jimmy’s used to offer a Client No. 9 burger named after the former governor. A regular told the Post , “It was a beef burger with a fried egg, cheese and bacon — for a man who wants to have it all and likes all the extras.” [Page Six/NYP]
Cucina Ciano: Russell Simmons enjoyed some vegan dishes on the Upper East Side. [Page Six/NYP]
Goodfellas Pizza: Bill de Blasio created a faux firestorm when he ate his pizza with a knife and fork. [Daily Intel]
Hotel Chantelle: Liam Hemsworth indulged in some Grey Goose and chocolate-lava cake for his 24th birthday. No Miley Cyrus, no twerking. [amNY]
The Regency Bar & Grill: Bill Bratton, Ray Kelly, and Bernie Kerik celebrated the restaurant’s revamp. [Page Six/NYP]
Molyvos: Bryan Cranston ate in midtown. [Page Six/NYP]
NYY Steak: Bernie Williams and his All Star Band performed for the restaurant’s opening in front of a set of Yankee heavyweights including David Cone and Dwight Gooden. [Page Six/NYP]
Sistina: Woody Allen bailed on the Golden Globes to celebrate his Cecil B. DeMille lifetime achievement award on the Upper East Side. “I prefer New York,” he explained. [Page Six/NYP]
The Four Seasons: Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett, and other celebrities sipped tea at a party for the BAFTA Awards. [Page Six/NYP]
Tom’s Restaurant: Jerry and George — rather Jerry Seinfeld and Jason Alexander, reunited at Monk’s, perhaps to film “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.” [Daily Intelligencer]
