According to Andy Warhol, "In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes." And he may have gotten that right. When it comes to the celebrity-owned restaurant, the same motto holds true. 
Anybody who's anybody in Hollywood has a famous eatery to their name, but just as fame is fleeting, so are most of these restaurants. Here's a look at the best star-owned restaurants that have withstood the test of time:
10. Southern Hospitality in New York, N.Y.
Justin Timberlake puts the sexy back in barbecue at this drink-slinging, down-home restaurant. The warm, welcoming vibe and mouthwatering menu of pulled pork sandwiches, baby back ribs, BBQ chicken and Southern fried catfish keep both locals and celebs coming back for more.
9. Dressing Room: A Homegrown Restaurant in Westport, Conn.
Paul Newman left behind a legacy at this little hidden gem. A cozy intimate environment combined with a commitment to cooking food that recaptures the pure tastes of natural and organic ingredients make Dressing Room a mainstay in the world of celebrity restaurants.
8. Ana Mandara in San Francisco, Calif.
Appropriately named Ana Mandara, which refers to an ancient Vietnamese love story and translates to "beautiful refuge," this romantic and exotic restaurant will make for a memorable evening. Owned in part by Don Johnson and Cheech Marin, Ana Mandara's chef serves up A-list Vietnamese cuisine with a refreshingly modern twist.
7. Devito in Miami, Fla.
Miami sophisticates are flocking to Danny Devito's namesake restaurant. This chic eatery seamlessly blends elements reminiscent of an Old World Italian Chop House and the charm of 1940s Hollywood in a seductive South Beach setting.
6. Beso in Los Angeles, Calif.
Eva Longoria teamed up with celebrity chef Todd English to create a Hollywood restaurant that brings a Latin approach to traditional steakhouse cuisine. After a starry-eyed dinner for two, take your love upstairs to Kiss Lounge where you can sip champagne and dance the night away.
5. Straits in Atlanta, Ga.
Named after the Straits of Malacca, a waterway between Malaysia and Singapore, this upscale eatery is the vision of Grammy award-winning artist Ludacris and chef Chris Yeo. Together they've worked to blend the flavors and cooking styles of Thai, Indonesian, Chinese, Malay, Indian and Nonya cuisines to create a style of Singaporean cooking deserving of a standing ovation.
4. Dolce in West Hollywood, Calif.
The expansion of Dolce into Atlanta, Huntsville and Washington, DC is a testament to the restaurant's first-class service, outstanding menu of modern Italian tapas and drop-dead-gorgeous design. Co-owned by Ashton Kutcher, Wilder Valderrama and several other investors, Dolce is molto delizioso.
3. AGO in Las Vegas, Nev. and other locations
Robert De Niro and restaurateur Agostino Sciandri have brought their LA flagship restaurant to the streets of Sin City. Situated inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, If what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, you can bet on AGO being a go for many years to come.
2. Nobu in New York, N.Y. and other locations
Between AGO and Nobu, De Niro knows the recipe for success when it comes to the restaurant biz. He first teamed with Nobu Matsuhisa in 1994 to open the Tribeca flagship and is now an investor in many of the other 17 Nobu locations around the world.
1. The 40/40 Club in New York, Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Chicago
The most paid man in hip-hop, Mr. Jay-Z, knows a thing or two about success. His 40/40 Club brings the sports bar experience to a whole new level of opulence. A premium Cognac room, LCDs and plasmas galore and a menu that pleases the discerning palate, this ultra-hip lounge is in it to win it.
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