Avengers, ‘Community’ Stars Assemble to Welcome Joe Russo’s New Restaurant Simone
When “Avengers” and “Community” director Joe Russo throws a party for the opening of his new restaurant Simone in the arts district of downtown Los Angeles, his people turn out for him.
So “Avengers” stars Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Don Cheadle, Karen Gillan, Marisa Tomei and Pom Klementieff as well as Marvel honcho Kevin Feige were among those toasting the debut of the stylish bar and restaurant along with chef Jessica Largey.“Joe is an epicurean, so it’s not surprising,” said Johansson of Russo’s first restaurant venture.
The Black Widow star said she loves the downtown L.A.
scene — the restaurants and especially the art galleries.Russo’s director pals Jon Favreau, Taika Waititi and Feng Xiaogang were also there to celebrate.
There was a mini-“Community” reunion, too, with Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs and Yvette Nicole Brown meeting up with Russo, who directed 21 episodes of the series.