{"id":2205706,"date":"2025-12-19T18:46:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T18:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2205706"},"modified":"2025-12-19T18:46:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T18:46:05","slug":"how-celebrity-owned-restaurants-are-redefining-dining-as-a-business-events-movie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/how-celebrity-owned-restaurants-are-redefining-dining-as-a-business-events-movie-news\/","title":{"rendered":"How celebrity-owned restaurants are redefining dining as a business | Events Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"MwN2O\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"T22zO\">\n<div class=\"D3Wk1\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"zPaFh\">\n<div class=\"wJnIp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-126076940,imgsize-96532,width-400,resizemode-4\/126076940.jpg\" alt=\"How celebrity-owned restaurants are redefining dining as a business\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>From film stars and cricketers to fashion icons, celebrity-owned restaurants are no longer novelty extensions of fame \u2014 they are calculated investments. Actors Shilpa Shetty and Naga Chaitanya, and cricketer Virat Kohli, represent a new generation of celebrity entrepreneurs who view hospitality as a long-term business.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"2\"\/>Often rooted in personal values \u2014 fitness, sustainability, global exposure and lifestyle choices \u2014 these ventures have evolved into serious hospitality enterprises across cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad. Here, celebrity allure meets professional kitchens, seasoned chefs and robust business models, wrapped in curated dining experiences.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/> <\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component QbQNS undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Naga Chaitanya (Scuzi restaurent)\" msid=\"126076931\" width=\"\" title=\"\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"23456\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/imgsize-23456,msid-126076931\/naga-chaitanya-scuzi-restaurent.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/>Shilpa Shetty\u2019s Bastian in Bengaluru exemplifies this shift. Known for its seafood-forward menu, the restaurant elevates marine bounty with gourmet flair. Opulent yet restrained interiors\u2014chandeliers, rich wood and art-forward installations\u2014set the tone, while Chef Amol keeps the focus firmly on flavour and consistency over gimmicks.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/>Virat Kohli\u2019s One8 Commune, with 12 outlets across India, has built a loyal following. The Bengaluru outpost, overlooking Cubbon Park, blends seasonal menus, curated pours, cheese pairings and inventive cocktails. The crowds aren\u2019t just fans\u2014repeat diners keep the tables full.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/>Telugu cinema star Naga Chaitanya has taken a different route with Shoyu, a premium Pan-Asian cloud kitchen launched in Bengaluru after success in Hyderabad. Aimed at well-heeled diners seeking eclectic flavours, Shoyu pays close attention to detail\u2014from sustainable packaging to menu highlights like truffle-oil pizzettes, sushi and dim sums.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>\u201cA celebrity can get people through the door once,\u201d says a senior hospitality consultant. \u201cRepeat business depends entirely on food quality, service and consistency.\u201d Not every foray succeeds. Kannada actor Pranitha Subhash\u2019s association with now-shuttered venues such as Bootlegger on Lavelle Road underscores the risks in an increasingly competitive market.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/> <\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component QbQNS undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bastain (4)\" msid=\"126076942\" width=\"\" title=\"\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"23456\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/imgsize-23456,msid-126076942\/bastain-4.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>The business behind the glamour<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/>Celebrity-owned restaurants today run on professional partnerships, with stars shaping the brand while experienced hospitality teams handle operations. In a discerning market like Bengaluru, fame may draw attention, but longevity depends on clearly defined cuisines, strong chef talent, consistency and experience-led dining\u2014where atmosphere and storytelling matter more than opulence.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>A crowded, competitive space<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/>Celebrity interest in hospitality has intensified competition<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"37\"\/>Fame no longer guarantees longevity\u2014closures are swift<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"39\"\/>Even gourmet concepts struggle if they misread the market<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"41\"\/>Serious ventures now invest in chef training, supply chains and customer feedback<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"43\"\/> <\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component QbQNS undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"One8 commune (1)\" msid=\"126076962\" width=\"\" title=\"\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"23456\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/imgsize-23456,msid-126076962\/one8-commune-1.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"47\"\/>More than a meal<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"49\"\/>Celebrity restaurants succeed when they offer more than access to fame. The real win: diners remember the food and experience, not the owner. \u201cThey work when diners forget who owns the place\u2014and remember how the food made them feel,\u201d say food experts.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"51\"\/>Why celebrities are betting on restaurants<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"53\"\/>Restaurants function as brand extensions, not side hustles<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"55\"\/>Reflect personal values: fitness, lifestyle, sustainability, global exposure<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"57\"\/>Partnerships with experienced operators reduce risk<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"59\"\/>Offer visibility, scale and long-term business potential<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"61\"\/> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"63\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source timesofindia.indiatimes.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From film stars and cricketers to fashion icons, celebrity-owned restaurants are no longer novelty extensions of fame \u2014 they are calculated investments. 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