Golden Girls Kitchen pop-up serves up food, drinks inspired by the hit show

The Bucket Listers-backed concept is currently open in New York City.

Golden Girls Kitchen pop-up serves up food, drinks inspired by the hit show
Bucket Listers
February 16, 2023, 5:30 PM

If you've ever daydreamed about what it would be like to enjoy a slice of cheesecake at Shady Pines with Blanche, Dorothy, Rose and Sophia, aka "The Golden Girls," now's your chance.

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The hit sitcom has come to life at the Golden Girls Kitchen, a new pop-up restaurant concept presented by Bucket Listers and inspired by the iconic late '80s show.

"Good Morning America" got an inside look at the pop-up and a taste of the food, drinks and more at the first location in New York City, at the Seaport on Fulton Street.

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The custom dining space was inspired by the four friends' favorite Miami hangouts, from a replica kitchen complete with the girls' yellow phone and Blanche's boudoir calendar to the lanai with photo-lined walls and memorable quotes.

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Live plants, tropical-patterned wicker furniture and other nods to the show fill the space, which feels like you're walking onto the Shady Pines set. A big pink neon sign that reads "thank you for being a friend" hangs near the entry alongside framed sheet music for the iconic theme song.

Diners can sidle up to the Rusty Anchor Bar and choose from a variety of specialty cocktails and mocktails, including the Dorothy, a vodka based spritz, or Devereaux's Delight, a tropical fruit rum punch.

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As for the food, menu items include everything from "The Lanai" Cuban sandwich, Sophia's Lasagna Al Forno with garlic bread, a bacon lettuce and potato sandwich, as well as some vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Each 90-minute reservation comes with a choice of a Golden Main and slice of cheesecake. Additional sides, desserts, beverages and exclusive Golden Girls Kitchen merchandise are also available.

Tickets for the pop-up experience start at $40.