"In the final moments of the famed finale, Tony Soprano - played by James Gandolfini - is shown with his family in a vinyl booth sharing a plate of onion rings. Then the scene cuts to black, potentially signifying the demise of the mob boss. The scene was filmed inside New Jersey's Holsten's Ice Cream Parlor, which has the atmosphere of a quintessential diner."
"After Gandolfini's passing, the restaurant set up a small memorial to remember the actor. A "Reserved" sign was placed on the table where Gandolfini was filmed, and fans left notes and cards before they were handed over to Gandolfini's son, Michael. In addition to seeing an uptick in visitors, the diner began selling t-shirts to capitalize on its fame. The actual booth where Gandolfini sat was sold in an online auction for more than $82,000."
Holsten's Ice Cream Parlor in New Jersey served as the filming location for the final Sopranos scene in which Tony Soprano sits in a vinyl booth sharing onion rings with his family before the screen cuts to black. The family-owned diner became a pilgrimage stop for fans and tour groups. After James Gandolfini's death the diner created a small memorial and placed a "Reserved" sign on the filmed table, with visitor notes later given to his son Michael. The original booth was auctioned for over $82,000 and a replica was installed while proceeds funded renovations. Originally opened in 1939 as Strubbe's Ice Cream Parlor, the shop expanded its menu to include burgers, milkshakes, and breakfast items, and continues to sell themed shirts and onion rings popular with visitors reenacting the finale.
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