Soon after the staggering Twilight New Moon numbers started pouring in, Robert Pattinson and pals were spotted at La Esquina restaurant in New York City.
The decadently and rather unexpectantly restored diner draws plenty of attention, even without the presence of New Moon hottie Pattison. A top taqueria, the hipster friendly dining spot gives great eye candy with a goth look -- dripping candalabras, wrought iron gates, and the like in a dungeon style setting.
The stylishly gloomy spot, perfect for a vampire confab, is effected partially because the part of the restaurant where you actually eat is located in the basement. In fact, guests must pass through a rather dowdy kitchen and down a set of stairs to get there.
Speaking of getting there, besides New Moon star Robert Pattinson, other celebrity masticators at La Esquina include George Clooney, Kate Hudson, and Julia Roberts.
Not too shabby.
Neither is the festive food, courtesy food consultant Richard Ampudia of Cafe Habana fame. Included is the expected Mexican fare -- tacos, seviche, and the like -- but done with amazingly high-food-fashion flair.
Fancier fixes are on the carte, most popular of which is the chipotle and guava glazed pork spareribs and served with sweet plantains.
One caveat at La Esquina: This IN spot of the moment is so popular that lines form in the evening even though reservations are required -- and yes, there is a bouncer on hand. No worries: Go for breakfast instead. None of the hassle and all of the fun -- just like going to a Twilight Saga New Moon midweek matinee screening while everyone else is working.
Photos: Bing, public domain
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