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What It Looked Like While Little Italy Was ‘De-Aged’ to 1975

Netflix went all out for its Irishman promotion. Photo: Scott Heins

Over the weekend, as part of its Irishman promo efforts, Netflix took over parts of Little Italy, “de-aging” the neighborhood to a version of itself from 1975, stocking the neighborhood with vintage newspapers, plenty of cannoli, and a vintage Chevy Bel Air. While Grub Street has no particular interest in promoting a new film — though we hear it’s good! — we will nevertheless always welcome the opportunity to revel in the imagined nostalgia for old New York. Here’s what the scene looked like.

Cannoli! Photo: Scott Heins
Good question! Photo: Scott Heins
Mood lighting. Photo: Scott Heins
Inside Barber’s Blueprint. Photo: Scott Heins
Exactly what you want to eat. Photo: Scott Heins
Photo: Scott Heins
“I’ll have your finest bottle …” Photo: Scott Heins
Roast beef from Parm. Photo: Scott Heins
An era-appropriate Chevy Bel Air. Photo: Scott Heins
Remember these? Photo: Scott Heins
What It Looked Like When Little Italy Was ‘De-Aged’ to 1975