Haute Secrets, News | November 16, 2016

Gimore Girls Star Sean Gunn on the Best of Stars Hollow AND LA

Haute Secrets, News | November 16, 2016
Sean Gunn has one of those familiar faces that you know and love. He rose to fame playing beloved oddball Kirk Gleason in Gilmore Girls, one of the series’ most beloved townspeople, before appearing in shows like Superstore, Bones, Bunheads, Glee, October Road and Angel. In 2017, you’ll see Gunn in The Belko Experiment, an action thriller which premiered during midnight madness at the 2016 Toronto Film Festival and was quickly picked up by Blumhouse’s BH Tilt for release, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 in which he plays two roles—the villain Kraglin and the on-set version of Rocket the Raccoon (the CGI character voiced by Bradley Cooper) in the smash hit’s sequel, as he and his fellow ravagers are on a mission to recapture Peter Quill (Chris Pratt). Next up, however, Gunn will reprise the role of Kirk for Netflix’ revival of Gilmore Girls, which premieres as November 25th as four, 90 minute episodes. Here, this Los Angeles resident shares his favorite L.A. spots (as Sean) and his favorite spots in Stars Hollow, CT., as Kirk.
Kirk Gleason’s Haute Secrets to Stars Hollow 
 
 
Where were you born: Stars Hollow, CT.
 
How long in LA: Lower Alabama? I’ve never been, but always wanted to go.
 
Neighborhood: Yes.
 
Occupation: see attached booklet
 
Favorite Restaurant: Luke’s Diner
 
Best Sushi: Al’s Pancake World
 
Best Italian: Jess Mariano
 
Best dessert: Weston Bakery
 
Best place for a romantic date: Luke’s Diner, dating tips are free
 
Best Sunday brunch: Teriyaki Joe’s
 
Best place for a power business meeting: Luke’s Diner, corner booth
 
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? Hmm…nothing is springing to mind.
 
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Mom still has a few big bags of hand-me-downs in the attic.
 
Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: What do you need?
 
Best Spa: No one will tell me where it is.
 
Favorite Charity Event: Picnic Basket Auction
 
Favorite Cultural Event: Dance Marathon
 
Favorite Cultural Institution: Theater at Stars Hollow Elementary
 
Best Steakhouse: Al’s Pancake World
 
Best Pizza: Antonioli’s
 
Best Lunch: PB&J with the crusts cut off
 
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: Racquetball in my bedroom
 
Best Massage: Lulu says my feet massages. She makes me give them almost daily.
 
Best Limousine/Driving Service: Kirk’s Pedicab
 
Best Museum/Exhibit: Festival of Living Art
 
Describe your city in three words: Stars Hollow, Connecticut (I already said that)
 
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: The gazebo 
 
All-around favorite spot in Stars Hollow: Town Hall, where law and order reigns
 
Best Aspect of Stars Hollow: Job opportunities
 
 
Sean Gunn’s Haute Secrets to L.A. 
 
 
Where were you born: St. Louis, Missouri
 
How long in LA: 19 years
 
Neighborhood: South Pasadena
 
Occupation: Actor
 
Favorite Restaurant: Meals By Genet
 
Best Sushi: Kazu
 
Best Italian: Osteria Mamma
 
Best dessert: Wine at Covell
 
Best place for a romantic date: Barbrix
 
Best Sunday brunch: The Edendale
 
Best place for a power business meeting: A booth at any obscure Chinese restaurant
 
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? Airbnb?
 
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: All over Old Town Pasadena
 
Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: XIV Karats
 
Best Spa: The Langham
 
Favorite Charity Event: CATbaret
 
Favorite Cultural Event: Wine Tastings at Barnsdall Park
 
Favorite Cultural Institution: Huntington Gardens
 
Best Steakhouse: Whatever has the best vegetarian option
 
Best Pizza: Casa Bianca in Eagle Rock
 
Best Lunch: Cafe Gratitude
 
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: The Earth—Hike LA!
 
Best Massage: Pho-Siam
 
Best Limousine/Driving Service: either Uber or Lyft, whichever has no price surge
 
Best Museum/Exhibit: I’m loving the Broad so far. 
 
Describe your city in three words: Best on Earth.
 
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: The Venice Canals
 
All-around favorite spot in Los Angeles: The Hollywood Bowl
 
Best Aspect of Los Angeles: Everybody has a story.
 
 

 

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