Celeb Rated: Michael "Wheels" Parise
Michael Parise is a triple threat of a different kind; he not only acts as Executive Chef for Cannoli Kings Catering (the Best of Citysearch winner for L.A. Catering in 2007), but he also is one of the stars of VH1's Celeb reality show "Dice Undisputed" as Andrew "Dice" Clay's road manager and opening act, "Wheels." This comedian/chef/road manager compiled a list of restaurants for Citysearch that he tries to find time for in his busy schedule.
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The Ivy
113 N Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
"Very romantic. I love to take my wife Sherilene there every chance I get. The seafood risotto is one of her favorites and I cannot stop eating the chopped salad. A great place to see and be seen." -
Cafe Med
8615 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
"Great fettuccine carbonara. Great view of Sunset Boulevard, makes you appreciate why you moved to L.A." -
California Chicken Cafe
15601 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA
"My 2-year-old daughter Catherine loves the chicken! I love the butternut squash. It's a win-win situation." -
Ole Tapas
13251 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA
"The tapas are awesome. Try the grilled garlic lamb chops and call me in the morning." -
Sushiya
8650 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
"Great sushi! My wife likes the mai tai and I love that she loves it. The inside reminds me of when I went to Tokyo." -
Nate 'n Al
414 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
"Great eggs benedict and a feel good place, a legendary comedian hang out." -
Mulberry Street Pizzeria
347 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
"The place takes me back to New York. Try the eggplant pizza, my absolute favorite."
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Nobu
105 Hudson St, New York, NY
"It speaks for itself. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is one of the best chefs in the world. Whenever I am in New York I make a special trip for their Chilean Sea Bass with Black Bean Sauce. I am a chef and I don't know how they do it." -
Geno's Steaks
1219 S Ninth St, Philadelphia, PA
"Best cheesesteak in Philly by far. You can order with or without. Every time I go there they give me a dozen cheesesteaks to take back to L.A., most of the time the steaks never make it back." -
Strega
379 Hanover St, Boston, MA
"The food is incredible, the service is five-star, Boston's best kept secret. They have five plasma televisions that play mob movies while you eat. The meatballs and sausage are to die for." -
Angelos Pizza
620 E Sixth Ave, Denver, CO
"You would think you're in New York, the whole menu is great. Try the garlic knots." -
Morton's - The Steakhouse
65 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL
"Chicago's greatest steak house as far as I am concerned. The T-bone is a masterpiece on a plate." -
Mimmo Ferraro's Restaurant
5900 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV
"Mine and Sinatra's favorite place. Try the clam sauce; that's all I can say."
