Philly's Celebrity Scene

by James_Zeleniak - 1 Review - 46 Lists

Updated: May 20, 2008

Ever since the death of Franklin, Philly has suffered from a dearth of celebrity wattage. (We did have Mike Douglas--the original Oprah--back in the '70s, but that's a faded memory.) Now, with a couple of films in the works, Philly is seeing more of those million dollar faces. Wanna spot one? Here's where to look.

On this page:Philly?s Celebrity Scene, Where the Stars Stay.

Philly?s Celebrity Scene

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Rouge Ninety Eight Inc
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    205 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)

    Star sightings are as de rigeur as it gets around here, with everyone from Lauren Hutton to Demi Moore hanging in a street scene tableau funky bunch.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Continental Restaurant
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    134 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

    Must be in a Star?s Guide to Philadelphia handbook, because for some reason this Old City hang attracts celebs like moths to flames. Recently Ashton Kutcher took Demi?s kid here.

  3. 3 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Best Lounge
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    117 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)

    Owen Wilson was spotted here, fresh in town shooting Marley & Me.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Tria
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    123 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)

    Just ask Demi and Posey about the happy hour here--the two are practically regulars.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Barnes & Noble - Rittenhouse Square
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    1805 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)

    It made the papers when Parker Posey bought a book at this Rittenhouse shop recently.

  6. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Rittenhouse Square
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    1800 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)

    Stars stroll threw the Center City park and pretend they?re just like everyone else

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended El Vez Restaurant
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    121 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (map)

    Jennifer Aniston, in town starring with Wilson in Marley & Me, supped at this glam Center City Mexican spot, while intimidating bodyguards kept shutterbugs at bay.

  8. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Pearl
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    1904 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)

    Wilson was also seen hanging at this up-market Rittenhouse newbie.

Where the Stars Stay

  1. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia
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    1 Logan Sq, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)

    This is wear the Stones prefer to stay when they?re in Philly.

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