New York Dining Venues Featured in Popular Television Series

A recent article highlights twelve New York City restaurants and bars that have appeared as filming locations in various television shows over the past twenty years. The venues span multiple neighborhoods and cuisines, offering viewers the opportunity to visit real-life settings from their favorite series. Panna II Garden Indian Restaurant in the East Village gained attention as the first date spot for JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in Ryan Murphy's series 'Love Story,' leading to increased reservations. Veselka, an East Village Ukrainian diner, is noted for its pierogies featured in 'Gossip Girl.' Roberta's Pizza in Bushwick, which opened in 2008, appears in 'Girls.' The Grill in Midtown, located in the Seagram Building, is used in 'Succession.' Kenka, a Japanese izakaya on St. Mark's Place, is featured in 'Broad City.' Sant Ambroeus in SoHo appears in 'And Just Like That...' and is frequented by Sarah Jessica Parker. 7B, also known as the Horseshoe Bar in the East Village, is a dive bar from the 1930s featured in 'Russian Doll.' Joe's Restaurant in Ridgewood, operating since 1982, is shown in 'How To With John Wilson.' The Russian Tea Room on West 57th Street, with its classic decor, appears in 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.' Union Pool in Williamsburg, open since 2002, is featured in 'Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens.' Kings County Imperial in Williamsburg, known for its house-made soy sauce, appears in 'Billions.' The Mansion Diner on the Upper East Side, operating since 1945, is shown as The Pickle Diner in 'Only Murders in the Building.' These establishments illustrate how New York City's authentic dining scenes are utilized in television production to enhance realism and cultural context.