How Lavo became the restaurant the A-list fell in love with

There’s something that binds that draw a celebrity crowd, though traditionally it’s rarely been what they serve. When the Ivy was in its Nineties pomp, the dish to have was — and still is, as it happens — the shepherd’s pie. Gastronomic wizardry was not required. Sexy Fish is still more famous for the crocodile on ever say anything about the food. These are atmosphere restaurants; great A-list magnets that run on vibe, restaurants to see and to be seen in.