
From Andy Warhol and Basquiat to Justin Bieber and Leo DiCaprio, Mr. Chow has survived pop culture revolutions and become a staple hang for power players in entertainment, media and beyond. Here’s who turned up to toast the restaurant’s 50th year.

Mainstays at the restaurant made the trek to Vernon, Calif. — just south of downtown Los Angeles — to fete the restauranteur. From left: Anjelica Huston, Jerry Hall, Michael Chow, Vanessa Rano and Adrien Brody.

Actor Chris Rock

Stevie Wonder and Michael Chow

Artist Jwan Yosef and Ricky Martin

Actress Olivia Wilde

Model and host Heidi Klum

Director Gus Van Sant and screenwriter Bruce Wagner

Actor Adrien Brody

Billy Idol and Michael Chow

Actors Mickey Rourke and Al Pacino

Asia Chow and Quincy Jones