Travis Kelce says Chiefs win is best 37th birthday gift, celebrates with Taylor Swift at Michelin-starred restaurant

Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ star player and husband of pop superstar Taylor Swift, has shared stories from his 37th birthday, including the best gift he received and a fun date night.

■ “A loss would have ruined my birthday” — A 4-0 start gave him the ultimate birthday gift

In an episode of the popular podcast “New Heights” released Wednesday, Oct. 7, Travis Kelce reflected with his brother, Jason Kelce, on celebrating his 37th birthday on Oct. 5.

When Jason asked how he felt about his birthday, Travis pointed to the 30-27 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 4, and declared, “Winning an NFL game was the best birthday gift this year.” When Jason noted that the win came the day before his birthday, Travis replied with a laugh, “If we had lost that game, it would have completely ruined my birthday. A loss is the most horrible thing in the world because it ruins everyone’s lives. Winning, going 4-0 to start the season and heading into the break made it possible for me to celebrate my birthday in a good mood.”

■ “A sweet date with my wife, Tay” — Visit to a Michelin-starred New York restaurant

On his birthday, which he celebrated after the victory, Travis spent private time in New York with his wife, Taylor Swift.

“It was a really fun day,” Travis said on the show. “We went to my favorite Italian restaurant in New York, Torrisi, and I got to spend time with my wife, Tay,” he said, expressing his affection for her.

Although there was no separate birthday cake, he repeatedly praised the special desserts prepared by the restaurant. “They brought us every dessert option they could,” he said. “There was frozen yogurt, an espresso shaved-ice dessert, and a dessert with layers and layers of chocolate. It was perfect.”

Torrisi, where the couple dined, is a Michelin one-star Italian-American restaurant in New York’s Nolita neighborhood. It has received widespread praise, including from major outlets such as The New York Times, as a destination for desserts.

■ At 37, he has both wins and love — The latest on the NFL’s star couple

Travis Kelce entered the break in high spirits after leading the team to four straight wins. Fans around the world continue to celebrate behind-the-scenes details of his birthday, as he enjoys both victory and love with the steadfast support of his wife, Taylor Swift.