J-Lo Dishes Up Latin Cuisine at Madre’s

Image details: Jennifer Lopez Madre’s Restaurant Grand Opening served by picapp.com

Seriously, is there anything that Jennifer Lopez cannot do? She sings, she dances, she acts . . . and she owns a restaurant.

Back in 2002, J-Lo opened a Latin restaurant called Madre’s in Pasadena, California. The food was inspired by J-Lo’s Puerto Rican grandmother’s cooking, and the decor reflects this heritage, as well, with lace curtains and hardwood floors. Lopez even hand-picked vintage china to get just the right feel for this gathering place.

And, boy, have people gathered. There were more stars inside than out on opening night, with Nicole Kidman, Jay Leno, Christian Slater, Ben Affleck, Dave Navarro, Carmen Electra, and Kobe Bryant all in attendance.

Fortunately for Jennifer, things continued to go well after the big grand opening. The restaurant has been featured in several magazines and has made a lot of “best” lists, including best Latin cuisine by Sky Radio and best celebrity-owned restaurant by City Search.