The New York Bar, located on the 52nd floor of the Park Hyatt Tokyo, boasts breathtaking views of Mount Fuji. It’s also the restaurant where Bob (Bill Murray) first meets Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson) in Lost in Translation. The location is presented as a sanctuary of modernity in the heart of Tokyo, with a refined, sophisticated, and even mysterious soul. At times, the hotel feels like a gilded prison for the film’s stars, but it also has a timeless albeit contemporary charm and elegance.
21 Club, New York City
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This iconic Manhattan destination provided a perfect setting for a key scene in the financial thriller Wall Street. The film—starring Michael Douglas, Martin Sheen, and Charlie Sheen—could not have chosen a more suitable restaurant for the meal when Douglas introduces the younger Sheen to a taste of the good life. The 21 Club was founded during prohibition by two cousins, Jack Kriendler and Charlie Berns, and even had a secret cell to hide liquor from law enforcement during raids. During the Wall Street boom of the ’80s, it was a favorite destination for high-finance players. Unfortunately, the restaurant closed permanently after experiencing prolonged financial hardship throughout the pandemic.
Bridges Restaurant and Bar, Danville, California
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