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Every NYC movie/tv show can create a new pop culture landmark and tourist destination. Serious Eats points out that When Harry Met Sally had Katz's and Sex and the City had Magnolia, and now Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist has staked a claim on Veselka. Owner Tom Birchard told SE that they were "slammed all weekend" with folks allegedly wanting to recreate the scene where Michael Cera and Kat Dennings enjoy some pierogies at the 24-hour eatery (the address is even given in the dialogue). No word on if Arlene's Grocery also saw an influx of customers, but our very own Billy Parker was at Veselka on Saturday at 10 p.m. and says it was "definitely not" crowded, nor was the clientele younger than usual. In fact, he says, "two middle aged-men were sitting alone on either side of me. It reminded me that romance is usually best left to the movies."
Are Nick & Norah Fans Really Flocking to Veselka?
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I'd assume their horrible customer service would have significantly altered the restaurant's cute "charm" from the movie.
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Their customer service is good! Some of the wait staff there are real pros...
Dammit. Now I have to find a new place to eat with my friends at 2:00 a.m. when they visit from out of town and get hungry. Otherwise I'll look like I'm taking cues from a movie I haven't even seen. Quit stealing my thunder, Michael Cera.
they have those white little potato things there that don't taste that good.
Hmmmm...opened three days ago for a 12M weekend on 2400 screens. annnd people are stalking a location "re-creating" a scene?
Me thinks Veselka just pulled the internet version of putting a signed 8x10" still in the window of the joint.
Is it latkas, latkes? I remember I got the biggest dirty stare when I said "IS THIS PLACE JEWISH?" to my friend. can't a man ponder
Veselka will soon be flooded with neo-lib hipsters from all parts of the city. Why? Because they watched television and learned where they should eat next. Soon they will watch SNL and learn who they should vote for.
Such a fuss over this movie? I saw it this weekend and was thoroughly unimpressed.
>>>In fact, he says, "two middle aged-men were sitting alone on either side of me. It reminded me that romance is usually best left to the movies."
Yeah, nothing kills the buzz worse than that.
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