Restaurateur Michael Chow Serves Up His Megamansion for $70M

Think opulent, extravagant, dramatic and grandiose and you will have just entered the world of Michael Chow and ex-wife Eva Chow’s Holmby Hills property, back on the market at the reduced price of $69.975 million. Down from the $78 million it wanted last year, this is one tasty listing.

The owner of the highly successful Mr Chow restaurants, Michael Chow turned Chinese food in America into fine dining, with exquisite decor and theatrical presentations. His first restaurant opened in London in 1968, where the Beatles became frequent regulars. From there, six more opened, all in the Unites States and all equally alluring. Chow and Eva’s goal in creating their home was the same as creating his restaurants, reflective of the belief that all senses should be stimulated equally. Textures, architectural features, and colors are presented in a way that enhance and accent each other, with an eclectic blend of varied European influences.

Built in 2005 and modeled after the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid, the 30,000-square-foot mansion was designed to display the Chows’ world-class art collection, showcased against massive white walls and intricately carved 16th and 17th century ceilings from Europe. Add a gorgeous rooftop terrace and cinema-style home theater, all set on the most expensive street in Los Angeles, and the impressive price tag becomes more palatable. After all, you are the company you keep.

To ensure success, powerhouse brokers Kurt Rappaport and Carl Gambino of Westside Estate Agency will be seeking the perfect buyer.

Variety first reported the mansion relisted.