Evangeline Lilly in Cleo Hollywood, The Redbury Hotel, Hollywood, Los Angeles. 
Photograph: Barry J Holmes

LIFE ON A PLATE

Interview

Evangeline Lilly: I’ll drop food on the floor and pick it up and eat it

The Lost actor reveals a soft spot for strong alcohol, organic food and the carpeted kitchens of her childhood

Sunday 15 February 2015

John Hind

One day I was waiting for a meeting at the Four Seasons [in Beverly Hills] and I noticed these beautiful ornate bottles in the mirrored cabinet behind the bar. I had my own Alice In Wonderland moment and asked, “What are they?” and the barman let me smell the special grappa in each. Now I have my own bottle kept there. It’s wonderfully potent – I love strong alcohol – but it’s something I can enjoy in a delicate little glass in the midday, when no professional wants to be seen pounding back alcohol. It gives me a lovely warm fuzzy feeling but looks classy and no one bats an eyelid.