John Travolta visits Illinois diner as stunned owners say it felt like being 'struck by Grease Lightning'
LA SALLE, ILLINOIS: Hollywood star John Travolta dropped in unannounced at a restaurant in rural Illinois on Saturday, October 26, and left the owners and the locals in a tizzy, reported Fox 32.
The 70-year-old dined at the Uptown Grill in La Salle, accompanied by his flight instructor, shared the publication. While details of his order were not revealed, patrons shared that the 'Grease' and 'Pulp Fiction' star has enjoyed the food and the experience.
Travolta was last seen on the big screen in the thriller movie 'Cash Out', released in April 2024.
Uptown Grill shares experience of hosting John Travolta
The owners of the Uptown Grill made a Facebook post about John Travolta paying them a visit a few days later and shared a photograph with the star.
"For those of you hearing rumblings of an A-list actor making an appearance here in our very own Lasalle, IL wondering if what you heard was just 'Pulp Fiction' ... we are happy to report that it was a real 'Phenomenon!'" began the post, with liberal use of puns around Travolta's filmography.
"Theee Mr John Travolta did in fact grace us with his presence here at the Uptown Grill over the weekend and it was like being struck by 'Grease Lightning!' The multi-talented actor, singer, producer, and accomplished pilot came in for dinner Saturday along with his flight instructor."
"(The owners) spoke with Mr Travolta on his way out and expressed our gratitude for dining with us. He told us we have a great restaurant and that his meal was delicious. He kindly obliged when we asked to take a photo with him as he also did with a handful of other customers," it continued.
"We were incredibly honored to have John Travolta visit our hometown and dine here at the Uptown Grill, as well as for the opportunity to speak with him and snap a quick photo. Needless to say the experience left us with a high 'Saturday Night Fever' and we would be happy to 'Welcome Back, Travolta' anytime!" they added.
Netizens are thrilled with John Travolta stopping by La Salle
John Travolta having dinner at the restaurant in La Salle has the locals buzzing on social media. The following comments on the Facebook post by Uptown Grill demonstrate the excitement.
"Whatever he ordered needs to immediately be renamed 'The Travolta'," wrote a person.
"I would die. He's my all-time favorite actor! How lucky !!!" exclaimed another.
"SOOO JEALOUS THAT I WASN'T THERE!!" shared a third.
"We learned as we left a wedding reception across the street that we had just missed him!! Ugh would've been so cool," commented a fourth.
"Love this, would have loved to meet him and got a pic!! Picked a fabulous place to eat too," noted a fifth.
"Happy he went to Uptown for a great meal! How cool is that!" expressed a sixth.
"Always welcome Mr Travolta! Very cool Uptown crew," cheered yet another.
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