Carl Posted March 9, 2008 Report Posted March 9, 2008 I'm wondering if there are enough musicians who are at least part owners of restaurants to put a piece together. Here's what we have so far: Ingrid Croce - Croce's Jay-Z - 40/40 Club Ashford & Simpson - Sugar Bar There's gotta be more. Any ideas?
Lucky Posted March 10, 2008 Report Posted March 10, 2008 Sammy Hagar ~ The Cabo Wabo Cantina Jimmy Buffet ~ Co -developed the "Cheeseburger in Paradise" hambuger chain, The Margaritaville Cafe restaurant chain,
Lea Posted March 10, 2008 Report Posted March 10, 2008 From Wikipedia: Rush- Alex Lifeson Aside from music, Lifeson is part owner of the Toronto restaurant The Orbit Room, and is a licensed aircraft pilot, motorcycle rider, and gourmet cook. I had just read about this the other day because I am nominating Rush in the ten this week
skybluesky Posted March 10, 2008 Report Posted March 10, 2008 Chrissie Hynde opened a vegetarian restaurant in Akron, Ohio Moby owns TeaNY, a tea shop and vegan restaurant in NYC J-Lo owns Madres in Pasedena Gloria Estefan owns a chain of restaurants called Bongos Cuban Cafe Britney Spears owned NYLA, now defunct Wikipedia says Justin Timberlake is part owner in several restaurants, though the article named none.
blind-fitter Posted March 10, 2008 Report Posted March 10, 2008 Henry Rollins (of Black Flag and The Henry Rollins Band) formerly managed a Baskin & Robbins Ice Cream Parlour (is that what you call them?) in Washington DC, where he counted Ian MacKaye (of Minor Threat and Fugazi) amongst his employees.
Lucky Posted March 10, 2008 Report Posted March 10, 2008 (edited) If you want to include theaters as well as restaurants, there is an entire city in Missouri chock full of them. Many have restaurants as well. There's a list of them here at wiki: Branson Mo Although Buck has passed there is also the "Crystal Palace" Night Club and Restaurant in Bakersfield, CA, which was owned by Buck Owens for years. Buddy Guy's Legends Club in Chicago. Great down home food, better entertainment (been there, great place). Edited March 10, 2008 by Guest
Jim in Pa Posted March 10, 2008 Report Posted March 10, 2008 Willie Nelson has his fingers in at least one you may want to check into. I think its called "the texas road house"
bazooka Posted March 10, 2008 Report Posted March 10, 2008 Carlos Santana to open Mexican restaurant chain
Shawna Posted March 10, 2008 Report Posted March 10, 2008 not sure if this would qualify, but Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn both own theme "parks" (Lynn's is a ranch) that include restaurants.
edna Posted March 10, 2008 Report Posted March 10, 2008 Bill Wyman owns a restaurant, "Sticky Fingers" .
Farin Posted March 10, 2008 Report Posted March 10, 2008 Damon Albarn is or was a part owner of the Kaffibarinn ("the Coffee bar") club in Reykjavik, Iceland
indigoboo Posted March 10, 2008 Report Posted March 10, 2008 Emily Saliers from the Indigo Girls owns a place called Watershed in Decatur GA. The food there is amazing.
Brad_M Posted March 11, 2008 Report Posted March 11, 2008 Alice Cooper owns a restaurant in downtown Phoenix, AZ. I went there once for food and a few beers. It's a really cool place! Check out the website: AliceCooperstown.com His song "Poison" plays while you browse the site. But don't be alarmed, the food is not. It was really good!
Ombre Vivante Posted March 11, 2008 Report Posted March 11, 2008 (edited) I think ted nugent also has a restaurant or some kind of gamey meat he sells. Nevermind. It's a cook book he published... Edited March 11, 2008 by Guest
Tony Baloni Posted March 11, 2008 Report Posted March 11, 2008 Willie Nelson has his fingers in at least one you may want to check into. I think its called "the texas road house" Willie Nelson owns those?
Mike Posted March 11, 2008 Report Posted March 11, 2008 From Wikipedia: Rush- Alex Lifeson Aside from music, Lifeson is part owner of the Toronto restaurant The Orbit Room, and is a licensed aircraft pilot, motorcycle rider, and gourmet cook. I had just read about this the other day because I am nominating Rush in the ten this week I've been told by friends that the food is exceptional.
Ken Posted March 11, 2008 Report Posted March 11, 2008 I was at Buffett's Margaritaville in Negril back in '04. When the waitress asked for the order, I said (half in the bag), "I like mine with lettuce and tomato, Heinz 57 and french-fried potato. Big kosher pickle and a cold draught beer, good God Almighty, which way do I steer?". I had saved hard to get there, got there, had my moment. She looked at me dead-pan, and said "Yeah, that's original, never heard that before" and left. The most exciting thing about Margaritaville is the fact you are in Jamaica, there are topless girls on the beach, and you are in Jamaica. Other than that the food is nothing you haven't had at an Appleby's/TGI Fridays/insert the name of your favorite chain here. The souvenirs are criminally overpriced. And I love Buffett.
Elvish Posted March 12, 2008 Report Posted March 12, 2008 Willie Nelson owns those? Nope. He's their spokesman and they have do some mutual promotions. You can get some exclusive Wille merchandise at Texas Roadhouse online and you can sit in Willie's Corner and eat your steak if you want. I *think* he might be a partner in one of the Texas locations, but need to google around a bit and make sure.
Tony Baloni Posted March 12, 2008 Report Posted March 12, 2008 We got us a Texas Roadhouse in Taylor, and it's pretty good. The wait is always insane to get in, but it reminds me of Lone Star.
Carl Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Posted March 13, 2008 This is great stuff. Please continue to share your dining experiences if you've eaten at any of these places.
Shawna Posted March 13, 2008 Report Posted March 13, 2008 "I like mine with lettuce and tomato, Heinz 57 and french-fried potato. Big kosher pickle and a cold draught beer, good God Almighty, which way do I steer?" Sweet Jesus, man, I'm embarrassed to know you. I went to the Margaritaville in New Orleans and it was fun. Ken's dead on with the food pickins description. It was good, but nothing extraordinary. Who are the Hard Rock Cafes owned by? I always thought the rock and roll industry artists had their hands in those...
Elvish Posted March 14, 2008 Report Posted March 14, 2008 Lucky mentioned Branson, here are a few that specifically come to mind: Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede (there are other locations other than Branson) Andy William's Moon River Grill Mickey Gilley's Texas Cafe
Shawna Posted March 15, 2008 Report Posted March 15, 2008 Mickey Gilley's Texas Cafe I was gonna mention this one, but I didn't know if Mickey Gilley was a singer.
Udo Posted March 22, 2008 Report Posted March 22, 2008 Nope. He's their spokesman and they have do some mutual promotions. You can get some exclusive Wille merchandise at Texas Roadhouse online and you can sit in Willie's Corner and eat your steak if you want. I *think* he might be a partner in one of the Texas locations, but need to google around a bit and make sure. South Austin; I've eaten there
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