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Jay Weston (born John Martin Weinstein, March 9, 1929 – February 28, 2023) was an American film producer and restaurant critic.He is known for producing Billy Wilder's final comedy, Buddy Buddy, and the Academy Award-nominated Lady Sings the Blues, as well as for his popular restaurant newsletter that focused on the Los Angeles dining scene.
- John Martin Weinstein, March 9, 1929, New York City, U.S.
- New York University
- 1960s–2023
- Stanley Weston (brother)
And, in opening his new place, Craig's (8826 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, (310) 276-8900), on the south side of the avenue at N. La Peer between Doheny and Robertson), 45-year old Susser has gathered up many of the favorite and famous clientele of his old stomping grounds in the process.
Oct 9, 2011 · As a restaurant critic, Jay Weston, 82, spends most nights eating at some of L.A.’s hottest restaurants – his favorite is friend Wolfgang Puck’s Spago.
Mar 12, 2023 · March 9, 1929 - February 28, 2023 Producer and restaurant critic Jay Weston died on February 28, 2023 of natural causes at the Motion Picture Home in Woodland Hills, CA at the age of 93.His many films
Update on my Miramax story in the last issue of my Jay Weston's Restaurant Newsletter; the powers-that-be at Disney showed real class by giving me a one-year turnaround on Bell, Book & Candle, to set up the movie elsewhere. The power of the press: it is so much appreciated.
Mar 3, 2023 · Drew Taylor. March 3, 2023 @ 12:13 PM. Jay Weston, a veteran producer of Hollywood films including 1972’s “Lady Sings the Blues” starring Diana Ross and 1968’s “For Love of Ivy ...
Feb 16, 2012 · So this week I gathered my reviewing friends, Penney McTaggart and David Rapoport, and we dined on exciting Venezuelan food at Camelia Coupal's COUPA CAFÉ (419 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills (310) 385-0420, parking at the adjacent city lot). The charming owner told me that her lively Venezuelan restaurant, open since 2006, featured a completely ...
