From Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville to the Wahlburgers chain, it's easy to assume that a boldface name attached to a restaurant equals instant success. Whether a restaurant boasts its celebrity owner on its sign or it's one of the many bars where VIPs are quieter investors, surely there's a certain momentum celebrities bring to their hospitality ventures, right? Wrong, if the demise of one particular restaurant chain is any clue.
My group of four tried Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes' new restaurant in Kansas City, 1587 Prime. The dining experience felt special and the food was great. We ended up spending just under $800. I was impressed by the details, especially the presentation of themed cocktails and special dishes. Getting a reservation at Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes' new restaurant, 1587 Prime, is no easy feat.
Welcome to Deep Dish, a weekly roundup of food and entertainment news. Last week we discussed Asahi's cyber attack and beer shortage. A mere two weeks ago, Sam and I downed every flavor of Starbucks' new protein-laden cold foam in the interest of on-the-ground journalism. Apparently, there's a non-negligible chance that, in doing so, we may have ingested lead-per a recent Consumer Reports report, which found that many protein powders and shakes contain the toxic metal.
