# Sitcom-Inspired Cafes 'Rue La Rue' Will Become New York's First Golden Girls-Themed Restaurant By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-10-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rue-la-rue References: [theguardian](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/jun/21/golden-girls-themed-restaurant-to-open-new-york-city) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ruelaruecafe/) While it has been decades since the 'Golden Girls' graced television screens across America, the humorous sitcom will soon enjoy a new lease on life in the form of a nostalgia-inducing restaurant called Rue La Rue Cafe. Rue La Rue Cafe is a Golden Girls-themed cafe located in Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood. While the restaurant has yet to officially open, the owners have been teasing fans with images of golden mica chip flooring, Blanche-embossed coffee cups and multiple different kinds of cheesecake. In addition of the obligatory desserts, the cafe will also serve soups, salads, wraps and wine -- each of which boasts a humorous Golden Girls-inspired name. With many millennials and other consumers embarrassing the nostalgia of their younger years, this Golden Girls-themed cafe is sure to cater to fans of the hit television series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgia Dining:** The rise of nostalgia-themed restaurants provides opportunities for businesses to tap into consumers' longing for the past and create unique dining experiences. - **Pop Culture-inspired Concepts:** Creating restaurants inspired by popular TV shows or movies allows for immersive dining experiences that resonate with fans and drive customer loyalty. - **Themed Food and Drink Menus:** Incorporating unique and playful names for dishes and beverages in line with a theme creates a memorable and entertaining dining experience for customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Industry:** The restaurant industry can capitalize on the trend of nostalgia dining by creating themed establishments that offer a sense of nostalgia and a unique dining experience. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can collaborate with themed restaurants to create immersive experiences that extend the fan base and generate additional revenue streams. - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can leverage the trend of pop culture-inspired concepts by partnering with themed restaurants to offer unique packages and experiences for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Senior Series Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecake-froyo.md) - [Sitcom Tribute Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilis-scranton-branch.md) - [Golden-Hour Café Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-goldie.md) - [TV Show Latte Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latte-larrys.md) - [Sitcom-Inspired Meal Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friends-box.md) - [Show-Inspired Block Puzzle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-girls-lego-kit.md) - [Cartoon Cat-Inspired Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal.md) - [Nautical-Themed Cartoon Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-squarepants-cafe.md) - [Cheesy Americana Diners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheez-in-diner.md)