"According to sources, the building's landlord renovated the space several years ago, after another restaurant shut down at the address during the pandemic. Marlow East, with executive chef Braxton Decker at the helm, took over the space and was just days away from opening to customers, with neighborhood buzz already building."
"The owner, Elena Ristovski, let him in to take a peek-at which point, she says, he called in a few more people to tour the restaurant, who turned out to be the Devil Wears Prada 2 production team."
"One of them was the director, apparently, and right there on the spot decided this is where they're going to do the reunion lunch scene between Blunt and Hathaway, specifically noting that the eatery's sophisticated and bright ambiance helped seal the deal."
Marlow East, an upscale restaurant, is featured in a scene from The Devil Wears Prada 2 where Emily Blunt and Anne Hathaway's characters reunite over food. The restaurant's owner, Elena Ristovski, revealed that the production team chose the location for its sophisticated ambiance and large windows. The restaurant had recently opened after renovations, and the production team was impressed by the space during a surprise visit. The scene highlights the restaurant's fingerling potato wedges, emphasizing its culinary offerings.
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