Aside from their talent and undeniable charm, Hollywood celebrities have also become famous for influencing what people eat. From salads to sandwiches and cocktails, some of the most iconic dishes also bear the name of famous stars.
The Bocuse Burger (Paul Bocuse)
Lyon-born chef Paul Bocuse, who passed away in 2018, was known as the "father of French cuisine." He was the first chef to receive three Michelin stars. And was renowned for his iconic dishes.
ABC | The Bocuse Burger is the masterpiece invention of the father of French cuisine, Paul Bocuse.
One of them is The Bocuse Burger, which features a juicy beef patty stuffed with braised short ribs, black truffles, and foie gras.
Cobb Salad (Robert Cobb)
The Cobb Salad is a classic salad. It consists of:
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Bacon
- Avocado
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Chicken
- Blue cheese dressing
It was invented by Robert Cobb, owner of the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant, in the 1930s.
According to legend, Cobb mixed together leftover ingredients he found in the kitchen to make this now-iconic salad.
Carnegie Deli Reuben (Arnold Reuben)
Food Talks | Carnegie Deli Reuben is the creation of popular celebrity Arnold Reuben.
The Carnegie Deli Reuben sandwich is a New York staple. Essentially, it consists of:
- Pastrami
- Swiss cheese
- Sauerkraut
- Russian dressing on rye bread
Thus, it was created by Arnold Reuben, the founder of the Carnegie Deli in New York City, in the early 1900s. The sandwich quickly became a hit with the city's deli lovers and has been a Carnegie Deli classic for over a century.
Eggs Benedict (Lemuel Benedict)
Eggs Benedict is a classic breakfast dish, typically consisting of poached eggs, ham or bacon, English muffins, and hollandaise sauce. It was invented in the late 1800s by Lemuel Benedict, a New York City stockbroker who ordered the dish at the Waldorf Hotel.
The dish was so popular that it was soon added to the hotel's menu.
Chicken Marbella (Ina Garten)
Food Network's own Ina Garten is known for her delicious Chicken Marbella recipe. The dish features chicken marinated with garlic, oregano, capers, and prunes and then baked with white wine and brown sugar.
Eat Corner | Popular 90s dish, Chicken Marbella, is one of the yummy foods named after a celebrity.
Essentially, the recipe was inspired by the Silver Palate Cookbook, created by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins in the 1980s.
Harry’s Bar Bellini (Giuseppe Cipriani)
The Bellini cocktail was invented in the late 1930s by Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of Harry's Bar in Venice, Italy. The drink is named after Italian Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini, known for his soft, pink, and peach tones.
Thus, the cocktail features white peach purée and Prosecco and has since become a symbol of Italian elegance worldwide.
Grimaldi’s Pizza (Patsy Grimaldi)
Next up: Grimaldi's Pizza, a New York City staple, was founded in Brooklyn by Patsy Grimaldi, a pizza legend in his own right. Grimaldi's is renowned for its coal-fired, thin-crust pizzas.
These are cooked in wood-burning ovens and topped with fresh mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes.
The Gwyneth Paltrow Smoothie
Known for her healthy lifestyle, Gwyneth Paltrow recently shared her Morning "Smoothie" Recipe on her website, goop. The smoothie consists of almond milk, almond butter, coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla powder, and a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
Sure enough! It is a healthy, delicious, and energizing way to start your day.
Patting Thoughts
When it comes to iconic dishes, Hollywood celebrities have made an impact on the culinary world just as much as they have on the movie industry. These eight dishes, from burgers to smoothies, have become timeless classics that honor the famous names behind them.
Next time you order one of these dishes or cocktails, know that you are also paying homage to the stars who have influenced our culture and tastes for decades to come.
