Famous Peter Luger steakhouse fills empty seats with wax versions of celebrities

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Iconic steakhouse Peter Luger has reopened its doors to both diners and celebrity wax figures to celebrate the return of indoor dining in New York City. “The restaurant industry is vital to New York City’s economy, and it’s been particularly hard hit this past year,” said vice president of Peter Luger, Daniel Turtel. It has been wonderful working with the fabulous team at Madame Tussauds New York.” During visits, guests are allowed to take selfies with the wax figures, with vice president David Berson assuring the New York Post the celebrity lookalikes are “all Covid free” and “living their best lives”. open image in gallery Peter Luger fills dining room with wax celebrities as diners are allowed back inside open image in gallery Peter Luger’s fills dining room with wax celebrities as diners are allowed back inside open image in gallery Peter Luger fills dining room with wax celebrities as diners are allowed back inside “Peter Luger using Madame Tussauds celebrity wax figures to fill empty seats is both genius and creepy af,” one person tweeted, while another said: “It’s great steak no matter who is sitting next to you.”