Purple Spotting: Linda Evangelista at Le Moulin a Cafe

December 7, 2011

NEW YORK, USA- Each morning, I leave my apartment bright and early to get some focused work done at a nearby coffee shop. This past Monday, I chose a favorite: Le Moulin a Cafe. They serve delicious La Colombe espresso and some of the best French pastries I’ve had outside… (more)

Purple Spotting: Jon Stewart at Bubby’s

June 12, 2011

NEW YORK, USA- On Friday morning, I met a friend for breakfast at Bubby’s in Tribeca. The restaurant is one of my favorite breakfast spots, with comfort food galore (also great for dinner: don’t miss the pie), and a airy, laid back atmosphere. So, it’s no wonder that celebrities like… (more)

Purple Spotting: Bradley Cooper and Usher at Locanda Verde

June 4, 2011

NEW YORK, USA – There’s only one reason why I’ll pay to see Hangover 2 in theaters, and he had just walked by. A few weeks ago while lounging on an iron bench somewhere in Tribeca, Bradley Cooper strolled in and out of my life, clad in a black windbreaker,… (more)

Purple Spotting: Jerry Seinfeld at The Breakers

March 25, 2011

PALM BEACH, USA- We spotted Jerry Seinfeld and his entire family lounging in a cabana (just like the one pictured!) at The Beach Club at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach. As you surely know from reading our Palm Beach Guide, The Breakers is a Purple Passport favorite! It seems… (more)

Purple Spotting: A Real Housewife of NYC in Manhattan

August 13, 2010

MANHATTAN, USA – Trudging through a rainy Manhattan yesterday was the last day I expected to have my first celeb run-in. So you can imagine my delight when, hiding under an awning on 61st, my line of sight caught the fluttering eyes of Ramona Singer from the Real Housewives of… (more)

Purple Spotting: Sophia Coppola in Manhattan

October 6, 2009

NEW YORK, USA – Sophia Coppola sighting at The Standard Grill. The Standard Grill 846 Washington St. New York, NY (1) 212-645-4100 Website Map Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

Purple Spotting: Vince Vaughn in Venice

August 3, 2009

VENICE, USA – Our esteemed Guest Blogger, LittleTravelBugger, had the sighting of the trip: Vince Vaughn brunching on the terrace of 3 Square Cafe and Bakery, just enjoying Sunday morning with friends. 3 Square Cafe and Bakery 1121 Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice, CA (1) 310-399-6504 Website Map LittleTravelBugger contributed to… (more)

Purple Spotting: Ryan Cabrera in Los Angeles

August 2, 2009

LOS ANGELES, CA – Remember Ryan Cabrera? He sang “On The Way Down” and dated Ashlee Simpson before she became Ashlee Simpson Wentz. Well, we spotted him on the terrace at Katana at Emily’s birthday celebration. Actually, I spotted him, and it took a realtime Google Image search to get… (more)

Purple Spotting: Warren Beatty and Annette Bening in Los Angeles

July 30, 2009

SANTA MONICA, USA – Warren Beatty and Annette Bening enjoying a leisurely and elegant dinner at Melisse in a quiet corner booth. It was just the two of them. Melisse Restaurant 1104 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA (1) 310-395-0881 Website Map Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

Purple Spotting: Bobby Flay in Manhattan, Again

July 27, 2009

NEW YORK, USA – I have a subway soulmate, and he’s famous! Ran into Bobby Flay on the subway for the second time in 10 months, this time on the uptown W train. In shorts and a polo, he seemed laid back and at ease. He even politely engaged with… (more)