KEY POINTS

  • Katie Holmes has been spotted getting cozy with new man Emilio Vitolo
  • The 33-year-old chef has a number of celebrity pals, including Joe Jonas
  • His restaurant, Emilio’s Ballato in SoHo, is a favorite of Whoopi Goldberg's

Katie Holmes has been spotted out and about with a mystery man a year after she ended things up with Jamie Foxx.

Last week, cameras captured the actress's chatting and drinking wine with Emilio Vitolo at a restaurant in Manhattan, New York. Holmes, 41, appeared smitten as she shared a laugh and got cozy with the 33-year-old New York-based chef.

Holmes’ new man has piqued people's curiosity, especially since he isn’t a familiar face. Check out what you need to know about Vitolo below.

He is a chef

Vitolo is a chef in Emilio’s Ballato in SoHo. His father, Emilio Vitolo Sr., purchased the restaurant in the ‘90s, and the family has worked there since.

“It’s a seven-day-a-week commitment. If you’re going to do a restaurant the right way, you always have to be there,” Holmes’s new man told InStyle.

He is an actor

Vitolo, who is Italian on his father's side and Peruvian on his mother's side, is not just a chef — he's also an actor. He has appeared in shows like “Inside Amy Schumer” and “Royal Pains.”

As per his IMDb page, fans will also see him next in “The Birthday Cake,” which is slated to be released later this year. The movie stars Val Kilmer, Ewan McGregor and Penn Badgley, among others.

He has a pet dog

Holmes’ new guy is also a pet parent. In his social media account, Vitolo’s pupper always makes an appearance.

Vitolo is a proud owner of a Rottweiler named Lil Franky, which has its own Instagram account. In the bio, the dog is described as “Nolita’s Finest Rottie.”

He has famous friends

Although he isn’t an A-lister, Vitolo has friends from the entertainment industry. On his Instagram account, Holmes' new flame has selfies with Sophie Turner and the Jonas Brothers.

In 2018, Vitolo joined Turner and husband Joe Jonas in ringing in the New Year. He also was with the Jonas Brothers in August last year during the DNCE frontman’s 30th birthday.

His restaurant is frequented by stars

Vitolo’s restaurant is a popular celebrity hotspot and has been visited by former President Barack Obama and daughter Malia. Denzel Washington and Cuba Gooding Jr. have also dined at Emilio’s Ballato.

Whoopi Goldberg is a fan of the restaurant and previously gushed over it.

“Coming here is like coming into someone’s house. It always feels good because it’s homey,” Goldberg said.

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Katie Holmes has no plans on splitting up with her boyfriend. The actress is pictured attending Z100’s Jingle Ball on Dec. 7, 2018 in New York City. Monica Schipper/Getty Images