The pop stars got to know each other over Japanese food, and Mayer brought some home with him. Elsewhere, Kelly Bensimon Twitpic-ed her Little Giant lunch with Jill Zarin, Chace Crawford texted alone, and Harvey Weinsten threw dinner parties for two movies. More celebrities eating — or at least canoodling at restaurants — below.
Benjamin Steakhouse: Ice T and Coco shared a romantic dinner in midtown. [NYDN]
Beppe: Pete Wentz treated his friends to dinner. [NYDN]
Bubby’s: Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger brunched in Tribeca. [Just Jared]
Bisto Bagatelle: Ivanka Trump treated herself to some salmon at lunchtime. [NYDN]
Da Silvano: Patti Smith ate with two friends. Nearby, publishers Tom Florio and Richard Beckman power-lunched. [Page Six/NYP]
Delicatessen: Sienna Miller and a pal dined at the swanky pseudo-deli. [NYDN]
Dorrian’s Red Hand: Tinsley Mortimer performed a rendition of All I Want for Christmas Is You. [Page Six/NYP]
Dos Caminos: Michelle Trachtenberg dined on shrimp quesadillas, guacamole, beer, and margaritas. [People]
Emporio: Michael Stipe and eight friends sat in the back. They dined on a green salad, mushroom pizza, and espresso. [Grub Street]
Hillstone: Chace Crawford nursed a glass of red wine, texting all the while. [Page Six/NYP]
Hudson Terrace: Jay-Z threw a holiday party. [Page Six/NYP]
Indochine: Naomi Campbell canoodled with her Russian billionaire boyfriend, Vladislav Doronin. [NYDN]
Little Giant: On the Lower East Side, Kelly Bensimon and Jill Zarin lunched and Twitpic-ed it. [KiKilet/Twitter]
Morandi: Sarah Jessica Parker had lunch at the A-list haunt. [Cityfile]
Nobu: Taylor had dinner with John Mayer. After the meal, Mayer, by the looks of it, had his leftovers wrapped so he could take them home. [Buzz Foto, Cityfile, Just Jared]
Osteria del Circo: Sienna Miller, Harvey Weinstein, Brooke Geahan, and Julian Schnabel toasted Robin Wright Penn at a dinner for The Private Lives of Pippa Lee. Salmon, cheese ravioli, and Grey Goose martinis were served. [Grub Street, Guest of a Guest]
Per Se: Kate Hudson, Anna Wintour, and Harvey Weinstein attended a lunch for Nine. [Page Six/NYP, Guest of a Guest]
Prime Meats: Kate Hudson brunched in Carroll Gardens. [NYDN]
Ristorante San Pietro: Condoleeza Rice and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell got a table without reservations. [Page Six/NYP]
Sant Ambroeus: Mary-Kate Olsen took a cigarette break during dinner. [NYDN, Gawker]
Sweetiepie: Isaac Mizrahi threw his holiday party. Mini-burgers, macaroni and cheese, and Champagne cocktails were served. [Grub Street]
Tanuki Tavern: Kellan Lutz signed autographs for fans. [Page Six/NYP]
The Russian Tea Room: Jude Law canoodled with Sienna Miller. [Page Six/NYP]
Whole Foods Bowery: Kelly Bensimon did her grocery shopping. [Page Six/NYP]
