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# Geeky Museum Eateries
The CW Restaraunt in South Korea is a Geek Paradise to Get a Meal

By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-04-16 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geek-paradise
References: [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/this-restaurant-is-a-nerd-paradise-472395600) & [cwspace](http://www.cwspace.com/html/main.html)

This restaurant in South Korea is a geek paradise that also allows you [grab some food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-the-future-menu) at the same time.

The [Cinema World](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-screen-lamp) (CW) restaurant in Daegu, South Korea has one of the largest collection of nerdy memorabilia in the world, which you can enjoy while grabbing [a coffee or a meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-korea-and-harry-potter) at the same time. The geek paradise has endless rows of display cases featuring memorabilia from Star Trek, Star Wars, Alien, Predator, Terminator, Robocop and way more.

The restaurant is spread across three levels: a lobby, the second-floor eatery/cafe and the third-level house is owner Woong Cho’s impressive collection. The collection is so impressive that a middle-eastern businessman offered Cho a million dollars for it, which he politely turned down.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 42% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Geek-themed Restaurants:** Opportunity for creating unique dining experiences by combining geek culture and food.
- **Nostalgia-driven Experiences:** Demand for immersive spaces that allow customers to relive their favorite movies and TV shows.
- **Collector's Paradise:** Potential to create curated retail spaces that showcase rare and valuable memorabilia.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for restaurants to attract a niche market of geek enthusiasts by incorporating themed decor and menu items.
- **Entertainment:** Potential to create geek-inspired attractions and experiences that appeal to fans of popular movies, TV shows, and franchises.
- **Retail:** Opportunity to curate and sell collectibles and memorabilia in specialty stores catering to geek culture enthusiasts.

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