# Posthumous Restaurant Openings Five Leaves Opens, Minus Heath Ledger By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-09-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heath-ledgers-steampunked-bar-five-leaves-is-open References: [urbandaddy](http://urbandaddy.com/nyc/1648/Five_Leaves_New_York_City_NYC_Five_Leaves_Left_UrbanDaddy_Archives) & [fiveleavesny](http://www.fiveleavesny.com/) Heath Ledger's hipster bar and restaurant, Five Leaves, is open. This was Heath Ledger's pet project before his death. Converting a tiny [bar and restaurant in Brooklyn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starchild-rooftop) and trying to make it hip was Heath Ledger's passion. The designer that brought Ledger's dream alive is the same dude that did Moto, Smith and Mills and Tailor--all [urban hotspots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-restaurant). Five Leaves is lightly steampunked, with Edison-like handmade light fixtures, a massive steel door on the bathroom and walls covered in steel. The [coffeehouse/oyster bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodbye-horses-1) loves greenmarket gnoshes like Sliced Radishes on Toast with Evans Farmhouse Butter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Posthumous Restaurant Openings:** There is a trend of restaurants opening even after the death of their founders, creating a unique and sentimental experience for customers. - **Hipster Bars and Restaurants:** The rise of hipster culture has led to the emergence of trendy bars and restaurants, appealing to a younger, urban demographic with unique decor and menu offerings. - **Steampunk Aesthetic:** The steampunk aesthetic, with its fusion of Victorian-era design and technology, is gaining popularity in modern interior design, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses in the hospitality industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can leverage the trend of posthumous restaurant openings to create unique dining experiences and pay homage to influential individuals. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can tap into the growing demand for hipster bars and restaurants that offer a distinct atmosphere and menu options. - **Interior Design Industry:** The interior design industry can explore the steampunk aesthetic trend, creating innovative designs that combine Victorian elements with modern functionality for various businesses, including bars and restaurants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee-Wine Bar Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equal-parts.md) - [Cozy Neighborhood Warm Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gachot.md) - [Warm Persian-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dishroom.md) - [British-Inspired Winter Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-standard-high-line.md) - [Art-Decorated Converted Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-guide-1.md) - [Venetian-Style Eatery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cicchetti-piccadilly.md) - [Dining-Inspired Bright Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holloway-li-1.md) - [Art-Informed Renovated Pubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-audley.md) - [Film-Inspired Breakfast Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterlife-menu.md)