“GIRL CRUSH!”

by Amelie Stafford for CelebutanteTalk,
a subsidiary of Cabot Media

We’ve got a girl crush, and it’s not just on the divine Miss Pepper Smith! We should have known it wouldn’t take our girl Pep long to perform a royal rebound. Last night, the perfect Pepper was spotted locking lips with an unidentified gorgeous blonde in a too-chic-for-words sequined silver jumpsuit.

Patrons at Il Boccone NYC, the hot new restaurant from up-and-coming chef Blaze Rossi, immediately spotted Pepper canoodling with her date over a plate of pappardelle.

Guess who was also in attendance? Notoriously prickly celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.

When Gordon started complaining loudly about his improperly prepared pasta, Pepper saved the day by running to the kitchen, whipping up a quick carbonara, and serving it to the chef, who immediately pronounced it the best he’d ever eaten. Is there anything our girl can’t do?! Blaze Rossi offered to make Pepper chef de cuisine on the spot, but unfortunately, she had to decline, citing other pressing engagements.

We here at CelebutanteTalk can’t wait to hear what those pressing engagements are! Perhaps a pasta pop-up of her very own? Rumors have swirled for years that Pepper Smith hosts an extremely exclusive, secret underground supper club whenever she’s in the city, frequented by the likes of Timothée Chalamet and the Hadid sisters. Perhaps it’s time to open the doors so us mere mortals can dine like Pepper does!

Now, there’s only one question all in-the-know New Yorkers are dying to know—who’s the lucky lady who’s captured the heart (or at least the lips) of the toast of the town? We’ve been scanning Pepper’s Insta for clues, but she hasn’t posted anything since her gorgeous shot from the roof-deck pool of SoHo House. (Swipe up on the latest @CelebutanteTalk Instastory to purchase the exact swimsuit Pepper Smith was wearing!) If you recognize the mystery blonde (or have any other Pepper sightings!), please send any information to Amelie.Stafford@cabotmediagroup.com.