Brad, the 48-year-old movie magnet, ditched his silver screen persona for a day to serve up some mouth-watering sandwiches on the streets of New York City. On a chilly December 6, 2023, Brad chopped it up at Angelo's Pizzeria's food truck from Philly. With his buddy Danny DiGiampietro, the pizzeria's owner, they whipped up mouth-watering Philly Cheesesteaks and other specialties.
Greeting passerby with a hearty "Howdy, folks!" and donning a chef's apron, Brad welcomed hungry New Yorkers to the food truck parked in trendy Greenwich Village, Manhattan. The neighborhood was buzzing with energy as Brad's celebrity status drew a crowd. Famous faces like Irina Shayk, his ex-flame, and their little one, and Gigi Hadid, ex of Zayn Malik, dropped by to grab a bite.
Rumors of a new romance blossoming between Cooper and Hadid swirled at the time, fueled by their frequent get-togethers and shared meals.
In search of a suitable NYC location to open a Danny and Coop's eatery for years, the duo had been beaten down by sky-high prices. So, they continued peddling their delicious Philly cheesesteaks in their hometown of Philadelphia. Proceeds from the food truck went to a worthy cause, helping feed the hungry of the Big Apple.
Behind the Scenes
Bradley and Danny's Danny and Coop's food truck debuted in December 2023, after they announced their partnership with Angelo's Pizzeria in October 2023. These guys celebrated small businesses and brought Philly flavor to New Orleans during the 2025 Super Bowl, teaming up with Visa.
Brad and Gigi went public with their relationship in October 2023. All parties wanted the best for each other, with Zayn Malik fully supporting the romance.
This toe-dip into the culinary world was a welcome change for Brad, garnering attention and affection while adding an extra layer of intrigue to his public persona.
Bonus Factoids
- The restaurant, Danny and Coop's, opened for an initial three-day test run in the East Village of New York City, to gauge public interest. The response was overwhelmingly positive[1][4].
- Cooper and DiGiampietro share a deep friendship arising from a mutual love for Philly cheesesteaks and a shared background in the food industry[4].
- The minimalist, rustic design of the Dan and Coop's restaurant quickly went viral on social media. Cooper's unexpected appearances in the kitchen added to its allure[4].
- The food truck event in New Orleans during the Super Bowl was not just a tasty treat for Eagles fans, but it also aimed to boost the local small businesses. The event was punctuated with various acts of kindness in support of small businesses around town, courtesy of Visa[2].
- Flighting the food truck near the Caesars Superdome allowed Cooper and DiGiampietro to share some Philly flavor with the Kansas City Chiefs' rivals[2].
- Cooper has been quite hands-on in the kitchen, preparing delicious Philly cheesesteaks and engaging with customers, contributing significantly to the restaurant's appeal[1][4].
