Russian Tea Room (iconic dining and media appearances)

The Russian Tea Room at 150 West 57th Street, founded in 1927, is a long-standing New York City restaurant known for its ornate interior and association with performing-arts audiences from nearby Carnegie Hall. The restaurant's distinctive decor and celebrity visitors have made it a recurrent subject of food and lifestyle photography shared on social media and in entertainment coverage. Its appearances in films, television, and online features have contributed to its internet-famous reputation.