A guide to John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's favourite New York City restaurants

"For New Yorkers who lived in the city during the 1990s, spotting John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy around town became something of a sport. Their goings-on captivated the city and the world, whether they were going to get brunch or a burger down the street, or just stepping out of their Tribeca apartment to walk their dog, Friday."

"Kennedy and Bessette Kennedy were New York icons, known to take advantage of all the city had to offer. Elizabeth Beller's book Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, which is the source material for the show, also mentions the now-closed nightclubs that Bessette frequented before meeting Kennedy, like Tunnel, Nell's, The Limelight, and Palladium."

"Next door to Kennedy and Bessette Kennedy's former loft at 20 North Moore Street is Walker's, a classic neighbourhood bar where they sometimes went. The tavern opened in 1987 and is still well-known for its burger and for being one of the more relaxed places in the neighbourhood."

During the 1990s, John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy became New York celebrities whose everyday activities fascinated the public. The couple frequented numerous restaurants, nightclubs, and social venues throughout the city, from charity events and fashion shows to casual dining and walks with their dog. Ryan Murphy's television series Love Story depicts some of the real establishments where they spent time, drawing from Elizabeth Beller's book about Bessette Kennedy's life. Many of their favorite restaurants remain operational today, including Walker's, a neighborhood bar adjacent to their former Tribeca loft at 20 North Moore Street, which has operated since 1987 and is known for its burger.

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