Tim Burton might be most well-known for his eclectic and gothic film style, and the aesthetic comes to live in an interactive experience at the Beetle House NYC eatery in New York City. The location offers decor, food and drink inspired by Burton's long line of cinematography.
The Beetle House is a gruesome-themed restaurant that is a mix of macabre, gothic and fantasy. The location is a bar with both food and drink menus themed after several of Burton's most popular films. The location serves such fare as 'Edward Burger Hands' burgers, 'Beetle Bread' and ghoulish drinks designed to look like potions and bewitching elixirs. The eatery is laced with skulls, candles and bloody rose decor to complement the dark themes of many of Burton's films.
Gothic Film Eateries
The Beatle House NYC is Modelled in the Style of Moviemaker Tim Burton
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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