I ate and drank at 15 celebrity-approved restaurants this year. Here's every place I tried, ranked.

Rachel AskinasiDec 31, 2022, 19:17 IST

The author with a sandwich from Loaves & Fishes (left) and a slider from Dave's Hot Chicken (right).Rachel Askinasi/Insider

I ate like celebrities this year and had some great — and some not-so-great — meals.
I loved some restaurants, but my top meal came from Ina Garten's go-to food store in the Hamptons.

Kim Kardashian's favorite cocktail is a lychee martini from Nobu, but it was a miss for me and takes last place in this ranking.

A lychee martini from Nobu in New York.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

The food I ate at Duryea's Lobster Deck was fine, but the high prices at this waterside spot make me never want to go back again. I ranked it at No. 14.

A lobster roll and fries from Duryea's in Montauk.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

I had a mediocre egg sandwich from a Garten-touted diner in the Hamptons called Candy Kitchen. I think the underwhelming sandwich earned a No. 13 spot.

An egg on a roll at Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

I ate an iconic NYC meal from Carbone. It was good, but I thought the ambiance was better than some of the food, which is why this meal comes in at No. 12.

Spicy rigatoni (left) and veal parmesan (right) at Carbone in New York.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

I had a phenomenal breakfast sandwich at Carissa's The Bakery, but the baked goods at this Hamptons hot spot fell short for me, landing the collective meal in 11th place.

A sesame and kumquat pastry (left) and the sabich sandwich (right) from Carissa's in The Hamptons.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

I had a phenomenal breakfast sandwich at Carissa's The Bakery, but the baked goods at this Hamptons hot spot fell short for me, landing the collective meal in 11th place.

Mark Wahlberg's restaurant chain, Wahlburgers, delivers a solid burger in a casual environment, which earned it the No. 10 spot.

A classic burger and fries from Wahlburgers in Atlanta, Georgia.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

The celebrity-backed fried-chicken chain Dave's Hot Chicken came in at No. 9.

A slider at Dave's Hot Chicken in New York.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

The cocktails at the celebrity-owned lounge Pebble Bar were delicious, but the food was only OK. That's why I ranked it in eighth place.

A crab cake (left) and ceviche (right) at Pebble Bar in New York.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

I was pleasantly surprised by the lobster salad at the celebrity-frequented beach eatery Lobster Roll AKA Lunch, and think it deserves the No. 7 slot.

A hot and buttered lobster roll (left) and a lobster salad roll (right) at Lunch in the Hamptons.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

I really enjoyed the food I had from Botswick's Chowder House, an East Hampton favorite. So much so, that it earned sixth place in this ranking.

Clam chowder (left) and a lobster roll with coleslaw (right) from Botswick's Chowder House in The Hamptons.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

I had the best turkey sandwich of my life thanks to Sarah Jessica Parker's recommendation of Village Sandbar. Sadly, the eatery behind this fifth-place food is closed for good.

A roasted turkey sandwich from since-closed Village Sandbar in New York.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

I had the best turkey sandwich of my life thanks to Sarah Jessica Parker's recommendation of Village Sandbar. Sadly, the eatery behind this fifth-place food is closed for good.

Coming in at No. 4 is Gigi Hadid's go-to neighborhood breakfast at The Smile, which is definitely worth a try.

Scrambled eggs with bacon and toast at The Smile in New York.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Andy Cohen's pick for the best burger in NYC is Corner Bistro, a cozy bar serving up backyard-style food, and I think it deserves third place on this list.

A burger and fries at Corner Bistro in New York.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Everything about my meal at Locanda Verde was delightful, and I can't wait to go back. That's why I thought it deserved second place.

Whipped ricotta (left), steak tartare (center), and ravioli (right) from Locanda Verde in New York.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

The No. 1 celebrity-favorite eatery I tried this year is Ina Garten's beloved Loaves & Fishes. This was outrageously expensive, in my opinion, but it was a paradise for anyone who loves food as much as I do.

Brownie pudding (left) and a steak sandwich (right) at Loaves & Fishes in The Hamptons.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

The No. 1 celebrity-favorite eatery I tried this year is Ina Garten's beloved Loaves & Fishes. This was outrageously expensive, in my opinion, but it was a paradise for anyone who loves food as much as I do.

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I ate and drank at 15 celebrity-approved restaurants this year. Here's every place I tried, ranked.

Kim Kardashian's favorite cocktail is a lychee martini from Nobu, but it was a miss for me and takes last place in this ranking.

The food I ate at Duryea's Lobster Deck was fine, but the high prices at this waterside spot make me never want to go back again. I ranked it at No. 14.

I had a mediocre egg sandwich from a Garten-touted diner in the Hamptons called Candy Kitchen. I think the underwhelming sandwich earned a No. 13 spot.

I ate an iconic NYC meal from Carbone. It was good, but I thought the ambiance was better than some of the food, which is why this meal comes in at No. 12.

I had a phenomenal breakfast sandwich at Carissa's The Bakery, but the baked goods at this Hamptons hot spot fell short for me, landing the collective meal in 11th place.

Mark Wahlberg's restaurant chain, Wahlburgers, delivers a solid burger in a casual environment, which earned it the No. 10 spot.

The celebrity-backed fried-chicken chain Dave's Hot Chicken came in at No. 9.

The cocktails at the celebrity-owned lounge Pebble Bar were delicious, but the food was only OK. That's why I ranked it in eighth place.

I was pleasantly surprised by the lobster salad at the celebrity-frequented beach eatery Lobster Roll AKA Lunch, and think it deserves the No. 7 slot.

I really enjoyed the food I had from Botswick's Chowder House, an East Hampton favorite. So much so, that it earned sixth place in this ranking.

I had the best turkey sandwich of my life thanks to Sarah Jessica Parker's recommendation of Village Sandbar. Sadly, the eatery behind this fifth-place food is closed for good.

Coming in at No. 4 is Gigi Hadid's go-to neighborhood breakfast at The Smile, which is definitely worth a try.

Andy Cohen's pick for the best burger in NYC is Corner Bistro, a cozy bar serving up backyard-style food, and I think it deserves third place on this list.

Everything about my meal at Locanda Verde was delightful, and I can't wait to go back. That's why I thought it deserved second place.

The No. 1 celebrity-favorite eatery I tried this year is Ina Garten's beloved Loaves & Fishes. This was outrageously expensive, in my opinion, but it was a paradise for anyone who loves food as much as I do.