Behind the Scenes

7 Fantastic Outtakes From Richard Belzer’s Grub Street Diet Shoot

And we're not even counting this one.
And we’re not even counting this one. Photo: Melissa Hom

We don’t make a habit of running outtakes from photo shoots, but Richard Belzer — today’s Grub Street Diet subject — was such a good sport at his Dakota Bar shoot that it felt criminal to keep the pictures private: a pose that makes him a dead ringer for Disney’s most famous cartoon restaurant critic, goofily knowing glances, and a strawberry that he enjoyed perhaps too much. See what we mean, straight ahead.

The “Anton Ego.”Photo: Melissa Hom

The “S-V-How-You-Doing?”Photo: Melissa Hom

The “Caught in the Act”Photo: Melissa Hom

The “Giddy Luncher.”Photo: Melissa Hom

The “Berry.” Photo: Melissa Hom

Okay, take it easy, Belz.Photo: Melissa Hom

The “Job Well Done.”Photo: Melissa Hom

Earlier: Richard Belzer Enjoys Buffalo Burgers, ‘Crêpelike’ Pancakes, and Armagnac Nightcaps

7 Fantastic Outtakes From Richard Belzer’s Grub Street Diet Shoot