UPDATE Wednesday, September 23, 2026: Downtown St. Catharines is becoming increasingly hip-two restaurants have just been included in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Toronto & Region, highlighting the growing food scene across Ontario beyond Toronto. Read all about it here.
Just when you thought Downtown St. Catharines couldn’t get any more exciting.
First, it was named the ninth coolest neighborhood in the world.
Now, one of the most recognized American actresses was seen dining there.
According to Fat Rabbit’s Instagram post, Brooke Shields made an unexpected visit to the Michelin-recommended restaurant and butcher shop in St. Catharines, Ontario.
Read: Top 6 Michelin-caliber sandwiches in Montreal
Fat Rabbit, a butcher shop and farm-to-table restaurant led by Chef Zach Smith, shared this news on social media with a photo welcoming the star to their dining area.
The social media post read:
“What a lovely surprise to have the legendary @brookeshields in the house last night!”
Why is Brooke Shields visiting Downtown St. Catherines?
Some reports indicate that the American actress is filming Season 2 of her series You’re Killing Me, with production taking place from September through November, 2026.
St. Catharines isn’t alone in drawing celebrity attention across Ontario right now.
Photograph: Shutterstock / John In North York Downtown St. Catharines Streetscape
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