NYC Eateries in Movies
With the beginning of 2017 comes the news that the legendary Carnegie Deli has shuttered its doors. First opened in 1937, the deli has become an New York City institution, featured in many movies.
Which of these scenes from films set in real-life NYC restaurants would you want to see in person?
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Which of these scenes from films set in real-life NYC restaurants would you want to see in person?
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- DirectorRichard LaGraveneseStarsHilary SwankGerard ButlerHarry Connick Jr.A young widow discovers that her late husband has left her 10 messages intended to help ease her pain and start a new life.Boiler Room
Holly (Hilary Swank) holds the reception after Gerry (Gerard Butler)'s funeral here. - DirectorDavid FrankelStarsAnne HathawayMeryl StreepAdrian GrenierA smart but sensible new graduate lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the demanding editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine.Bubby's
Just when Andy (Anne Hathaway) gets together to enjoy some downtime with her friends, Miranda (Meryl Streep) calls with an "emergency." - DirectorMichael Patrick KingStarsSarah Jessica ParkerKim CattrallCynthia NixonA New York City writer on sex and love is finally getting married to her Mr. Big. But her three best girlfriends must console her after one of them inadvertently leads Mr. Big to jilt her.Buddakan
Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Mr. Big (Chris Noth) hold their fabulous rehearsal dinner here. - DirectorNora EphronStarsTom HanksMeg RyanGreg KinnearBook superstore magnate Joe Fox and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet, both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business.Cafe Lalo
Joe (Tom Hanks) and Kathleen (Meg Ryan) have their first meeting in the cafe, before they realize they are each other's cyber-pals. - DirectorWoody AllenStarsWoody AllenMia FarrowNick Apollo ForteIn his attempts to reconcile a lounge singer with his mistress, a hapless talent agent is mistaken as her lover by a jealous gangster.Carnegie Deli
The picture opens with a group of aging comics sitting around a table at the Carnegie Deli, swapping stories about "the old days." - DirectorDavid McNallyStarsPiper PeraboAdam GarciaJohn GoodmanAspiring songwriter Violet Sanford, after getting a job at a women-run NYC bar that teases its male patrons, comes out of her shell.Coyote Ugly
Pretty much the entire film occurs there, but the scene where Violet (Piper Parabo) finally gets up the nerve to sing stands out. - DirectorNancy MeyersStarsMeryl StreepSteve MartinAlec BaldwinWhen attending their son's college graduation, a couple reignite the spark in their relationship. But the complicated fact is they're divorced and he's remarried.Del Posto
Exes Jane (Meryl Streep) and Jake (Alec Baldwin) enjoy a five-course Italian meal at one of Mario Batali's restaurants. - DirectorWoody AllenStarsWoody AllenDiane KeatonMariel HemingwayThe life of a divorced television writer dating a teenage girl is further complicated when he falls in love with his best friend's mistress.Elaine's
In the opening scene, Isaac (Woody Allen) and his buddies chat about nothing over drinks until Tracy reminds him that she has to study. Yes, this 42-year-old man is dating a 17-year-old girl. - DirectorDennis DuganStarsAdam SandlerJoey Lauren AdamsJon StewartA lazy law school graduate adopts a kid to impress his girlfriend, but everything doesn't go as planned.Felix Restaurant
When Sonny (Adam Sandler) asks if Julian (the Sprouse brothers) can use their restroom. They are turned away so the kid uses their side door as his own personal toilet. - DirectorDarren AronofskyStarsNatalie PortmanMila KunisVincent CasselNina is a talented but unstable ballerina on the verge of stardom. Pushed to the breaking point by her artistic director and a seductive rival, Nina's grip on reality slips, plunging her into a waking nightmare.Forum
Nina (Natalie Portman) and Lily (Mila Kunis) do some dirty dancing here. - DirectorSam RaimiStarsTobey MaguireKirsten DunstWillem DafoeAfter being bitten by a genetically-modified spider, a shy teenager gains spider-like abilities that he uses to fight injustice as a masked superhero and face a vengeful enemy.Joe's Pizza Downtown
Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) briefly works for them as a delivery boy. - DirectorRob ReinerStarsBilly CrystalMeg RyanCarrie FisherHarry and Sally have known each other for years, and are very good friends, but they fear sex would ruin the friendship.Katz's Deli
You know...THAT scene. - DirectorJohn BadhamStarsJohn TravoltaKaren Lynn GorneyBarry MillerAnxious about his future after high school, a 19-year-old Italian-American from Brooklyn tries to escape the harsh reality of his bleak family life by dominating the dance floor at the local disco.Lenny's Pizza
Tony (John Travolta) grabs a slice. Ranch is optional. - DirectorAdrian LyneStarsMichael DouglasGlenn CloseAnne ArcherA married man's one-night stand comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him and his family.Mr. Chow
Alex (Glenn Close) and Dan (Michael Douglas) enjoy drinks and Chinese food at this iconic spot before having out-of-control sex in the elevator of her apartment building. - DirectorSydney PollackStarsDustin HoffmanJessica LangeTeri GarrMichael Dorsey, an unsuccessful actor, disguises himself as a woman in order to get a role on a trashy hospital soap.Russian Tea Room
Actor Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman) introduces Dorothy Michaels to his agent, George (Sydney Pollack) - DirectorFrank OzStarsJim HensonFrank OzDave GoelzKermit and his friends go to New York City to get their musical on Broadway only to find it's a more difficult task than they anticipated.Sardi's
When Kermit tries to steal Liza Minnelli's caricature to make room to put his own up, the owner kicks him out. - DirectorPeter ChelsomStarsJohn CusackKate BeckinsaleJeremy PivenA couple search for each other years after the night they first met, fell in love, and separated, convinced that one day they'd end up together.Serendipity 3
Jonathan (John Cusack) and Sara (Kate Beckinsale) run into each other several times here, including their first meeting where they enjoyed the restaurant's famous Frozen Hot Chocolate. - DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsLeonardo DiCaprioJonah HillMargot RobbieBased on the true story of Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy stock-broker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government.Shalimar Diner
When Donny (Jonah Hill) spies Jordan (Leonardo DiCaprio)'s yellow Jaguar in the parking lot he just HAS to meet the man. - DirectorMary HarronStarsChristian BaleJustin TherouxJosh LucasA wealthy New York City investment banking executive, Patrick Bateman, hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he delves deeper into his violent, hedonistic fantasies.Smith & Wollensky's
Kimball (Willem Dafoe) questions an increasingly uncomfortable Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale). - DirectorOliver StoneStarsCharlie SheenMichael DouglasTamara TunieAn impatient young stockbroker is willing to do anything to get to the top, including trading on illegal inside information taken through a ruthless, greedy corporate raider who takes the youth under his wing.21 Club
In the movie, Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas) mentions that the steak tartare is still one of their best and most popular dishes even though it's no longer on the menu. - DirectorPeter FaimanStarsPaul HoganLinda KozlowskiJohn MeillonAn American reporter goes to the Australian outback to meet an eccentric crocodile poacher and invites him to New York City.Vazac's Horseshoe Bar
Mick (Paul Hogan) communes with the locals, including cab drivers, pimps and both "standard" and transvestite hookers. - DirectorPeter SollettStarsMichael CeraKat DenningsAaron YooTwo newly acquainted music-lovers spend the night scouting the streets of New York City in search of their favourite band's surprise secret show. All the while, they're both being chased after by their tempting but devious exes.Veselka
What do Nick (Michael Cera) and Nora (Kat Dennings) crave after running around Manhattan all night? Ukrainian meatballs, of course!