Chrissy Teigen called Howlin’ Ray’s “my favorite hot chicken” when she served it as part of the spread she had at son Miles Stephens’ second birthday party in May 2020.

While “In the ATL for a hot minute” in October 2018, Tina Knowles Lawson said, “Hope we get to go by” Atlanta, GA, USA’s Old Lady Gang Southern Cuisine restaurant.

Holly Robinson Peete ate “Honey chicken and pickles buttermilk fried chicken on biscuit hot sours clover honey and a side of cheese grits” when she was at New York City, NY, USA’s Jacob’s Pickles in October 2018 and said, “This sandwich is like Chick-fil-A on steroids!!!”

Snoop Dogg gave a shoutout in October 2018 to Houston, TX, USA’s Turkey Leg Hut and recommended, “The turkey legs were it!!! Htown make sure u hit them up!!”

Shay Mitchell ate at Brooklyn, New York City, NY, USA’s Pies ‘n’ Thighs Southern restaurant in September 2018 and said, “this was so goooood.”

Lady Gaga said she “Had to stop at my dad’s new restaurant” — New York City, NY, USA’s Art Bird & Whiskey Bar — in June 2018 and recommended it “if you want killer fried chicken n’ more.” She added, “Great bar too.”

Tony Hawk caught an “Epic show” at House of Blues San Diego in May 2018.

Gabrielle Union ate at Acworth, GA, USA’s Henry’s Louisiana Grill in May 2018. She said it was “SOOO good!” and thanked the staff “for treating us like fam.”

Keri Hilson ate “Sunday dinner in Louisiana” in May 2018 at Alexandria, LA, USA’s Pamela’s Bayou In A Bowl.

After eating at Auburn, AL, USA’s Acre Southern restaurant in May 2018, Melissa McCarthy teased, “I’m quitting acting and moving to Auburn to professionally blow torch crème brûlée w/ renowned chef David Bancroft.”

Hillary Scott “Had the best day date” with a friend at Franklin, TN, USA’s Biscuit Love, Franklin in April 2018 and said, “Sometimes it just feels good to walk down a Main Street, eat southern food, drive through beautiful horse-filled countryside, find a four leaf clover, and pick up a bird feeder and some plants from Home Depot on the way home.”

Emily Maynard checked into Charlotte, NC, USA’s Haberdish for some Southern food in March 2018.

JoAnna Garcia Swisher fell into a “Food coma courtesy of” Revival Decatur in January 2018.

Gavin DeGraw said it was “Great hanging” with Brett Young at Nashville Underground in December 2017.

Minka Kelly ate at The Grey in October 2017.

Katy Perry enjoyed a cocktail and the making of the bananas foster flambé ($16) when she ate at Commander’s Palace in October 2017.

Reba McEntire ate at Deacon’s New South in October 2017 and said, “Love this place!”

Self-proclaimed “#chickenconnoisseur” Billie Lourd said, “#williemaeisbae,” when she ate fried chicken, “#beansandcornbread” here in September 2017.

Harry Connick, Jr. ate at Acme Feed & Seed in August 2017 and said, “thanks for the ribs @acmenashville – i destroyed them.”

Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter was “Hanging in the old hood” at Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant, Franklin with friends — incjuding Howie Dorough — in August 2017.

Adrienne Bailon ate at the dimly-lit The Olde Pink House in July 2017 and said, “h e l l o  b e a u t i f u l  s a v a n n a h.”

Jonathan Cheban enjoyed some cold punch while dining at Fatbird Southern Kitchen and Bar in June 2017.

Rachel Bilson ordered fried chicken, bacon, grits, and a cinnamon roll here in June 2017 and said, “monells I will miss u.”

La La Anthony picked up a drink at Mother’s during her May 2017 “#nola” trip.

Nick Jonas stopped by “Dads restaurant!” in May 2017 and shared a shot of his father on stage.

“Soooo this happened this morning” is what Eva Longoria said about the chicken ‘n’ watermelon ‘n’ waffles dish and deviled eggs she had during “Sunday brunch” here in April 2017.

Ali Larter ate at One Flew South in April 2017 and recommended, “If your plane is cancelled, and you have zero options . . . find this place. Delicious.”

Adrienne Bailon listened to live music and had drinks with her husband at GRAYS On Main in April 2017.

Gabrielle Union ate at Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours in March 2017 and said it was “One of the best meals I’ve EVER had in Atlanta.”

Emma Roberts sat outside in front of kindred in March 2017 and said, “Starting to feel like spring.”

Jessie James Decker toasted to Eric Decker during a celebratory meal at Husk in March 2017 and said, “Cheers to 30 my love.”

Martina McBride ordered “Redfish” from Marsh House in December 2016 and said she was “Loving this color scheme” at the restaurant.

T-Boz ate Thanksgiving dinner in November 2016 at San Antone and said, “So Nice of Everyone 2 Put Together #Thanksgiving Dinner For Us In #Melbourne We Weren’t Home But We Were Together.”

Jessica Alba exclaimed, “This place!” when she was at one of the New York Blue Smoke locations in September 2016.

Angie Harmon ordered a Queen Mary cocktail at one of the Tupelo Honey Cafe locations in Asheville in August 2016.

Carson Daly shared an “Incredible meal” at The Fat Ham with Al Roker and Matt Lauer when they were in town for the Democratic National Convention in July 2016. Carson called it “A must when you visit,” while Al said it was “Some good Southern cookin'” — sliders ($4-$6) and the hot chicken ($15) were a couple of the dishes they ordered.

Reese Witherspoon stopped by Biscuit Love when it was “Time for sweet tea” ($2.50) in July 2016.

Nas’s table at a Sweet Chick location in July 2016 was covered in chicken & waffles ($16), buttermilk pancakes ($11), and more — he said, “This is what every Sunday brunch should be like.”

Nia Long said Carla Hall’s Southern Kitchen “has the best fried chicken in town” (chicken starts at $2.50) when she ate here in July 2016 and added, “This moment makes me so happy!”

CeeLo Green and his family had a “#sundayfunday . . . enjoying this good ass food” in May 2016.

LeAnn Rimes enjoyed a glass of wine and cleared her plates at Butcher & Bee, Nashville in April 2016 and joked, “We didn’t like it at alllllll.”

In April 2016 at Brigtsen’s Restaurant, Anderson Cooper shared, “Photos of food bore me, but I had to take a pic of the best pecan pie ever” ($6).

Tyra Banks recommended in March 2016, “You gotta try this amazing restaurant called ‘1300 ON FILLMORE’ in San Francisco. Mommy and I loved it.” She also loved its decor and said, “I’m definitely doing a backlit photo wall in my house now!”

Trisha Yearwood had lunch at 82 Queen in February 2016 and reported “the food was AMAZING!”

Lily Aldridge celebrated Caleb Followill’s 34th birthday in January 2016 with a party at The Sutler Saloon.

Jimmy Kimmel enjoyed “Another excellent #austin meal” at Olamaie in 2015.

Tom Hanks went behind the scenes at Buttermilk Kitchen in October 2015 and said, “Someone had to own and operate it. Someone has to get the dishes clean.”

Lena Dunham’s September 2015 plate from Paschal’s Restaurant was topped with two pieces of cornbread. The star said, “Atlanta wins at airport food. #highlyrecommended.”

Jonathan Cheban may not have been thrilled to leave Manhattan in March 2015, but he was more than happy with Sweet Chick’s fried chicken and waffles dish ($17).

After dining with her daughter at the Dinner Bell Restaurant in September 2014, Jamie Lynn Spears declared that it was “The best” and that she was “Still full.”

Sean “Diddy” Combs, Ashanti, and the rest of their entourage made a pre-Super Bowl pit stop at this popular Harlem eatery in February 2014.

Camilla Belle stopped by Blues City Cafe during her January 2014 night on the famous Beale Street.

Jessica Alba gave her social media stamp of approval of this #soulfood establishment when she was there in November 2013, saying “when in #Atlanta u must eat at #MaryMacsTeaRoom.”

Solange Knowles took a photo of a stuffed crocodile, “Julez’ new BFF,” when they were here in March 2013.

Beyoncé posted a pic of this reasonably-priced restaurant’s pink outdoor wall while in New Orleans in January 2013.