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Lou Diamond Phillips on Being an Original Investor in Robert De Niro's Tribeca Grill (Part 9)
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February 14, 2025
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Lou Diamond Phillips recalled his unique journey as an original investor in Robert De Niro's renowned Tribeca Grill. While recounting filming experiences from "The First Power," Phillips shared an unexpected early morning call from De Niro in 1989. De Niro, whom Phillips had befriended at the Deauville Film Festival, invited him to invest in his new restaurant venture. Located in the then-industrial Tribeca area, the grill opened in 1990 with a star-studded lineup of investors including Bill Murray, Sean Penn, and Mikhail Baryshnikov. Phillips reflects on De Niro's visionary decision to open in Tribeca, paving the way for its transformation into a vibrant dining hub.
Phillips fondly recalls the post-opening period when De Niro expanded with the globally acclaimed Nobu. Although not a part of Nobu's investors, Phillips jokes about missing such a golden opportunity, likening it to "Forrest Gump and Apple." The conversation also touches on Phillips' Hollywood connections, reflecting on his interconnected circle of creative peers.
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