Selena Gomez Whips Up a New Role in ‘Selena + Restaurant’—A Chef’s Tale

Selena Gomez is broadening her culinary horizons with a brand-new venture into the bustling restaurant world of Los Angeles.

Excitement is stirring as Food Network unveils that Selena Gomez, starlet of ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ will headline ‘Selena + Restaurant.’ This new series is a fascinating offshoot of her original foray into food television, ‘Selena + Chef.’ Mark your calendars for the premiere on May 2, which will treat viewers to a double episode launch.

The forthcoming season sees Gomez, alongside her cherished confidante and ‘Selena + Chef’ companion, Raquelle Stevens, diving fork-first into L.A.’s fierce foodie-loving culture.

‘Selena + Restaurant’ promises a thrilling departure from her domestic culinary escapades as it assays her apprenticeship under the tutelage of industry titans. The show’s half-dozen episodes will witness Gomez embarking on a gastronomic adventure guided by eminent chefs, including Shirley Chung, Keith Corbin, Stephanie Izard, and the legendary Wolfgang Puck, to name but a few, in their own restaurant environments.

In line with the generous spirit of ‘Selena + Chef,’ each gastronomic guest will spotlight a charity close to their hearts for a show-bestowed donation.

The pressure is on for Gomez, who faces the tantalizing challenge of crafting a dish that seals its spot on the menu of some of L.A.’s culinary cathedrals.

In anticipation of the series, Gomez shared her exhilaration about stepping into the shoes of her illustrious guests, teasing whether the in-person experience has refined her kitchen prowess.

Episode one will sizzle with celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck schooling Gomez and Stevens on fiery seafood creations at his esteemed CUT Steakhouse in Beverly Hills. Meanwhile, at Shirley Chung’s Ms Chi, Gomez aspires to reinvent a childhood staple, interspersed with the delightfully goofy moments of dumpling dances with her best friend.

Since its 2020 premiere, ‘Selena + Chef’ has seen Gomez evolve from a virtual sous-chef under the guidance of culinary experts to receiving Ramsay’s master class in person. Along the way, the show has championed critical causes with substantial donations to deserving charities.