From Andy Warhol and Basquiat to Justin Bieber and Leo DiCaprio, Mr. Chow has survived pop culture revolutions and become a staple hang for power players in entertainment, media and beyond. Here’s who turned up to toast the restaurant’s 50th year.
Mainstays at the restaurant made the trek to Vernon, Calif. — just south of downtown Los Angeles — to fete the restauranteur. From left: Anjelica Huston, Jerry Hall, Michael Chow, Vanessa Rano and Adrien Brody.
Actor Chris Rock
Stevie Wonder and Michael Chow
Artist Jwan Yosef and Ricky Martin
Actress Olivia Wilde
Model and host Heidi Klum
Director Gus Van Sant and screenwriter Bruce Wagner
Actor Adrien Brody
Billy Idol and Michael Chow
Actors Mickey Rourke and Al Pacino
Asia Chow and Quincy Jones