Are Nick & Norah Fans Really Flocking to Veselka?

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."

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By Jen Carlson in Arts & Entertainment on October 6, 2008 3:15 PM

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Kevin Walsh

>>>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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msl422004

Such a fuss over this movie? I saw it this weekend and was thoroughly unimpressed.

HUGO_MEGO

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.

babyhitler

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

everyAframe

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.

babyhitler

they have those white little potato things there that don't taste that good.

Spiny

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.