'Love Story' Is Also a Romance About '90s NYC Dining

"The show has set a record as FX's most-watched limited series ever, clocking over 25 million viewing hours. Folks have been especially transfixed by the ultra '90s-cool aesthetics and world-building - the Calvin Klein neutrals, Noguchi lamps, and Tribeca lofts. Showrunner Ryan Murphy, for all of the controversy surrounding the show, has certainly committed to period accuracy."

"Bubby's was a known go-to spot for the couple, who were often photographed by the Tribeca restaurant (it was just up the block from their former penthouse apartment, and JFK Jr. apparently loved the pancakes). Bubby's tells Eater, 'It was a fun moment to see the restaurant featured in the show. The buzz has been great, and we've loved welcoming both regulars and new guests who stop by after seeing it.'"

"According to luxury resale platform the RealReal, searches for Calvin Klein also spiked 139 percent in the 12 days following the first episode's release. Fans in New York City who are hungry for even more immersion have also started going to the restaurants and bars featured in the show and other spots that are seminal to JFK Jr. and CBK lore."

The Hulu/FX limited series 'Love Story' about John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy has become FX's most-watched limited series with over 25 million viewing hours. The show's meticulous period accuracy, featuring 1990s aesthetics including Calvin Klein neutrals, Noguchi lamps, and Tribeca lofts, has sparked significant cultural interest. Searches for Calvin Klein increased 139 percent following the premiere. Fans are visiting restaurants and bars featured in the series and associated with the couple's life, including Bubby's in Tribeca, where JFK Jr. was known to frequent, and Walker's bar. These establishments report increased foot traffic from both longtime regulars and new visitors drawn by the show's portrayal of pre-Y2K New York dining culture.

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