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Mr. Chow's

post #1 of 16
3/15/08 at 9:57pm
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I've heard lots about this restaurant from some friends and how its supposed to be where celebrities dine for a fortune. I've thought about taking a few people there just for the novelty of it to see what its like. Has anyone had any experiences there? If I went, I guess it would be more to see what a meal that expensive tastes like, but the people I'm thinking of taking would probably be more interested in seeing if there are any celebrities there.
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post #2 of 16
3/15/08 at 10:00pm
It doesn't taste any better than food 1/4 of the price.
Only been to the one in LA; but, I liked Philippe in NYC better than Chow in LA.
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post #3 of 16
3/15/08 at 10:04pm
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Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC View Post
It doesn't taste any better than food 1/4 of the price.
Only been to the one in LA; but, I liked Philippe in NYC better than Chow in LA.

Do they at least treat you better or something? Is there some novelty to the experience?
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post #4 of 16
3/15/08 at 10:13pm
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Do they at least treat you better or something? Is there some novelty to the experience?

Not really.
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post #5 of 16
3/15/08 at 10:15pm
The ones in NY are OK. Not great. Overpriced. Never a celebrity in the times I've been there. I've also never heard anyone here blow it up to be on that level either...
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post #6 of 16
3/15/08 at 10:17pm
When I went to the one in LA Paris Hilton and Cheech Marin were there.

FCF,
Where do you even live?
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post #7 of 16
3/16/08 at 7:29pm
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When I went to the one in LA Paris Hilton and Cheech Marin were there. FCF, Where do you even live?
I don't have one in my locale, but I often travel to lots of major cities where they do have mr. chow's
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post #8 of 16
3/16/08 at 7:31pm
Didn't answer the question.
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post #9 of 16
3/16/08 at 11:42pm
International man of mystery, that FCF.
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post #10 of 16
3/16/08 at 11:57pm
The actual Mr.Chow is the son of a very famous Beijing Opera singer, and he had a top-notch collection of Art Deco furniture. His wife was the late fashion icon, Tina Chow, who later died of AIDS, which she got from her French lover. That's all I know about Mr.Chow; I've never been to the restaurant.
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post #11 of 16
3/17/08 at 12:13am
ah so Tina Chow contracted AIDS from a lover...thanks for clearing that up, I was always under the assumption it was due to drug use. She was a stylish woman, I remember that GAP ad with her...
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post #12 of 16
3/17/08 at 12:14am
There is, or at least was, a Mr. Chow's in Kyoto right next to a very interesting cafe called Tinguely, featuring the kinetic sculpture of Jean Tinguely.
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post #13 of 16
3/17/08 at 12:19am
For those who haven't been inside the NY Mr. Chow's, there's a scene in the film Basquiat that takes place in the restaurant, with Michael Chow himself appearing as himself. I don't know if the restaurant's been renovated since then, but it confirmed some reports I heard about the restaurant being one where people hardly have any space to move about; all the tables are practically put right next to each other. There goes your privacy for a $1000 meal...
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post #14 of 16
3/17/08 at 12:22am
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Originally Posted by Fade to Black View Post
For those who haven't been inside the NY Mr. Chow's, there's a scene in the film Basquiat that takes place in the restaurant, with Michael Chow himself appearing as himself. I don't know if the restaurant's been renovated since then, but it confirmed some reports I heard about the restaurant being one where people hardly have any space to move about; all the tables are practically put right next to each other. There goes your privacy for a $1000 meal...

I watched it yesterday.
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post #15 of 16
3/17/08 at 6:07am
Completely overrated. Your better off going to Chinatown for a real deal meal.
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