There’s nothing like a celebrity endorsement to boost a restaurant’s exclusivity and generate word-of-mouth buzz.

Take New York City’s The Corner Store, for example, where visits from Blake Lively, Taylor Swift and more A-listers shortly after their opening in fall 2024 made this SoHo spot one of the hardest reservations to get in the city.

However, this is not to say that the buzz is unwarranted.

“Shockingly, The Corner Store is actually a NYC hot spot that lives up to the hype. Not only are the vibes immaculate, thanks to its cozy feel but the food is delicious,” said Us Weeky Editors after attending Thomas Doherty’s Glenlivet Tartan launch event at the famed eatery in December 2024. “Whoever thought to put caviar on top of a lobster roll should win an award because we refuse to stop talking about it.”

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