Where was Simply Irresistible filmed

Locations

• Amanda's restaurant

  In movie

  Scene where Amanda arrives at the restaurant and learns that she will have to close it. Amanda, who has inherited her mother's restaurant, faces serious financial difficulties. The rent suddenly increases to $5,000 and despite her best efforts, the restaurant is not making enough profit to cover such expenses. Realizing that the situation is almost desperate, Amanda begins to realize that closing the restaurant is becoming inevitable.

  Real

  Amanda's restaurant on the map

  Scene was shot at 486 Greenwich Street in Manhattan. This place is located in the Tribeca neighborhood. It is famous for its combination of old buildings, former industrial buildings and modern residential spaces. The choice of this building for Amanda Shelton's restaurant was dictated by its authentic New York charm. The building's cozy façade and location in a neighborhood rich in cultural history perfectly captures the atmosphere of a small, once successful family restaurant struggling to survive in the big city. This location helps emphasize the heroine's struggle to preserve her mother's legacy.

• Farmers' market

  In movie

  Scene where Amanda buys crabs at the Farmer's Market. Amanda Shelton, owner of a small restaurant inherited from her mother, is facing financial difficulties. She goes to the Farmer's Market to buy groceries for her restaurant as usual, but rumors are rife at the market that her restaurant is losing money and will be closed. At the market she meets a mysterious man named Gene O'Reilly who offers to buy her a crab. This crab turns out to be magical and will become a key element in her life, helping to unlock her hidden culinary talents and change the fate of the restaurant.

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  Farmers' market on the map

  Scene was shot at the real Union Square Greenmarket. Opened in 1976, this market has become a symbol of local agriculture, offering residents fresh produce from regional farmers. The market operates on certain days of the week and always attracts thousands of shoppers looking for quality vegetables, fruits, meats and other products. This location fits Amanda Shelton's story perfectly. The farmers' market symbolizes her starting point, the place where she faces challenges and finds the magical crab that will change her life and turn her into a chef.

• Tom's place of employment

  In movie

  Scene where Amanda comes to work for Tom at Henri Bendel department store. After the first two meetings with Tom, Amanda realizes that she has fallen in love with him and, as if by chance, comes to the Henri Bendel department store where he works as a manager and “accidentally” runs into him. They walk together through the boutiques of the store, after which Amanda offers him a treat of truffles that she has prepared. Their taste impresses Tom and he shows her the premises of the new restaurant at Henri Bendel, which should be opening soon, but in the meantime they are looking for a chef.

  Real

  Tom's place of employment on the map

  Scene was shot at the famous Henri Bendel department store on Fifth Avenue. Henri Bendel, which opened in 1895, became one of the symbols of New York fashion and luxury. Founded as a ladies' hat store in Greenwich Village, it quickly expanded and increased its selection, offering designer clothing and accessories for sale. Henri Bendel was also famous for being the first to introduce Coco Chanel's collections to the US, cementing its reputation as one of the leading fashion retailers. However, in 2019, after 123 years of existence, Henri Bendel closed due to changes in consumer preferences and increased competition from online retailers. The department store's closure was the end of an era.