Film noir-ish writing spots in Manhattan?
August 18, 2012 9:10 PM Subscribe
I'm looking for film noir-ish locations in Manhattan to sit down and write!
I don't smoke, I'm not an alcoholic and I'm almost aggressively optimistic but I can't watch 1940's and 50's film noir without the itch to be in one. I made a pros-and-cons list and being seduced by a fatally attractive female and riding a deadly train to the end of the line seemed like a largely bad idea so instead... instead I just want a moody 40s/50s noir-ish place (in Manhattan, NY) to turn on some jazz, maybe drink a strong cup of coffee, and write!
I guess this seems to be a request for late night spots, but the back of a dark coffee shop (The Hungarian Pastry Shop on the UWS is a good example of this) could be a welcome daytime write-spot too!
I don't smoke, I'm not an alcoholic and I'm almost aggressively optimistic but I can't watch 1940's and 50's film noir without the itch to be in one. I made a pros-and-cons list and being seduced by a fatally attractive female and riding a deadly train to the end of the line seemed like a largely bad idea so instead... instead I just want a moody 40s/50s noir-ish place (in Manhattan, NY) to turn on some jazz, maybe drink a strong cup of coffee, and write!
I guess this seems to be a request for late night spots, but the back of a dark coffee shop (The Hungarian Pastry Shop on the UWS is a good example of this) could be a welcome daytime write-spot too!
I always thought Red Hook was very film noir, but not in Manhattan. Same with Long Island City.
For Manhattan, have you been to the Grand Central Oyster Bar?
posted by melissam at 10:26 PM on August 18, 2012
For Manhattan, have you been to the Grand Central Oyster Bar?
posted by melissam at 10:26 PM on August 18, 2012
Not a writing spot, but for late night atmosphere you might like Smalls.
posted by MsMolly at 6:35 AM on August 19, 2012 [1 favorite]
posted by MsMolly at 6:35 AM on August 19, 2012 [1 favorite]
+1 the Ace Hotel Lobby & Grand Central Oyster Bar or just anywhere in Grand Central really & Smalls (a non-smokey jazz bar - not a place or writing). I'm surprised how many places I know on this list.
Also La Lanterna.
71 Irving.
The Olive Tree Cafe.
posted by Muffy at 3:26 PM on August 19, 2012
Also La Lanterna.
71 Irving.
The Olive Tree Cafe.
posted by Muffy at 3:26 PM on August 19, 2012
Not Manhattan but THE DINER in Brooklyn is an old 30s railcar diner that, if you squint, still looks like you should be meeting a shady woman there for coffee.
Also my previous question may help you
posted by The Whelk at 6:08 PM on August 19, 2012
Also my previous question may help you
posted by The Whelk at 6:08 PM on August 19, 2012
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posted by ourobouros at 10:08 PM on August 18, 2012