As one of the most renowned celebrity chefs in the world, Wolfgang Puck has hosted several stars and famous personalities in his restaurants. With the many people he meets every day - ordinary or celebrities alike - it is hard for him to name everyone, even if it is Ariana Grande.
In a talk on "TMZ Live" Monday, the famous Austrian chef talked about the celebrities who visit his go-to celeb restaurants in Los Angeles. Puck has a norm to go to each table to give a few kind words, but he admits he does not know anyone he talks to - even if they are famous.
Take Grande, for example. When the "7 rings" hitmaker dined at Hotel Bel-Air with her new husband, Dalton Gomez, she mistook her for a young schoolgirl. Despite that, however, the hilarious but cute moment ended with a happy ending.
Another famous couple who enjoyed Puck's cooking was the newly-reunited Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. The two dined out at his restaurant inside the Pendry Hotel in WeHo.
The 71-year-old restaurateur will be the subject of the new Disney+ documentary, titled "Wolfgang." He will detail everything he has gone through to rise to the top, from his challenging upbringing in Austria to successfully making it in the U.S.
The restaurant mogul has achieved quite a lot in life. Before the likes of David Chang, Gordon Ramsay and even the late Anthony Bourdain took the spotlight; his name was already established.
The Californian cuisine may never be at its best without Puck. According to Asia Tatler, he is the driving force in the "ingredient-focused style of modern-day fine-dining restaurants" across the U.S.
Before fans see his life and greatest milestones on the small screen Friday, here are his most celebrated achievements in the business.
In 1981, Puck marked the publication of his first-ever foray into the world of culinary media with "Wolfgang Puck's Modern French Cooking for the American Kitchen." After a year, he opened his first flagship restaurant, Spago.
From Beverly Hills, Spago now receives international acclaims at West Hollywood. He effortlessly managed to catch everyone's taste buds--even that of the A-list celebrities.
So, do not be surprised that come 1995, Puck started his first Governors Ball. He continuously hosts the annual fair and celebrated his 25th year of making high-profile celebrities' tummy full with the most sumptuous of food.
As his success continued, he finally established Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc.'s international presence in 2000. With his celebrity status, Puck now has his own Hollywood Walk of Fame.
