Gwyneth Paltrow’s Exclusive Nobu Dish Unveiled
Brace yourself for another round of “look how high I’ve climbed”—Gwyneth Paltrow now has a signature dish at Nobu, and surprise, she’s the only celeb on the planet with that honor. According to People and confirmed by Eater, the wellness guru-turned-restaurant critic, whose brand Goop already hawks jade eggs and $90 stickers, has convinced legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa to slap her name on a menu item. The result? A deceptively simple combination of honey-glazed black cod and edible orchid petals—because nothing says “A-list culinary achievement” like a flower garnish.
This exclusive creation made its debut last month at Nobu Malibu, timed perfectly with Paltrow’s 50th birthday party. Chef Matsuhisa—yes, that same Nobu you’ve Instagram-stalked—told People he crafted the dish to capture Paltrow’s “clean-eating ethos,” although heavy-handed sweetness might be the real secret ingredient here. Eater notes diners are now warring for a reservation, proving that in celebrity culture, your value is measured in scarcity and Instagrammable plating.
Naturally, Paltrow herself couldn’t resist a self-celebratory post, captioning a drool-worthy snap: “Honored to be the first and only to have my name on this masterpiece.” Cue the eye roll. Meanwhile, food critics have had a field day over whether the cod is truly revolutionary or just black cod in Goop drag. The New York Post’s take is that “the flavors dance on your tongue,” but let’s be honest, most of us would settle for anything that distracts from the bill.
Nobu die-hards are split: some insist this is a smart move for a chef always seeking the next big collab, while others argue the Paltrow Plate is nothing more than PR masquerading as haute cuisine. Eater’s review quips that while the fish is lovely, it’s hardly a once-in-a-lifetime experience—unless you count the marketing spin.
Is this dish worth the hype, the hype’s hype, and the hype’s after-party? If your idea of dining is a selfie with a celebrity-endorsed plate, then sure—book your flight. If you prefer unbranded fish, you might want to stick to the cod you can order without a side of self-congratulation. That’s today’s dose of reality. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Eater, New York Post
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