Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, and more recently,Betty White, are all gone now, but Bucket Listers wants to thank you for being a friend. The company, which partners with event producers, movie studios and other IP holders to create and scale one-of-a-kind IRL experiences in cities like L.A., Chicago, New York, Miami, Austin, Boston, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and others, is launching an experience based on thehit comedy series.
In this post COVID-19 pandemic age, inviting customers to partake in an immersive experience is back and picking up steam. Amazon has long adopted a marketing mix trend for the real world and Prime Video is currently in the process of creating a two-day pop-site,Making LA Marvelous. Based onThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the site is coming to Los Angeles on June 18 and June 19. Peacock threw an immersive yacht-themed event in Malibu to promote the launch ofThe Real Housewives Ultimate GirlsTrip. Now, Bucket List is offering fans a golden experience from a golden era withThe Golden Girls Kitchen.
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The Golden Girls Kitchen is slated to make its debut in Beverly Hills in July and will feature “a fully functioning restaurant and bar,” described as fast-casual with an emphasis on desserts. The main interactions between the characters on the series occurred around the kitchen table where they gathered for coffee, sweet treats like cheesecake, heart-to-heart chats, and fun-loving jabs at Rose.
Derek Berry, Bucket List Director of Experience, stated that bringing Golden Girls to life has always been a dream of his. Berry has certainly found his niche in the hospitality industry, specializing in pop culture, and nostalgia-tinged theme pop-up restaurants. Some of his projects have been inspired by the likes of90201’s Peach Pit,Breaking BadandSaved by the Bell. The latter, “Saved by the Max” restaurant, was so popular that it traveled around the country.
The Golden Girls Kitchen will serve up Sophia’s Lasagna (meat or vegan), Blanche’s Georgia Style Cookies, The Dorothy: A Miami Style Sandwich and beverages like Tea Arthur and Rose on Rose’ and all served by friendly Shady Pines waiters. Additional items and local delivery will also be available for à la carte purchase. Each ticket purchased (listed at $50) comes with a reserved seat and a guaranteed window of time to dine.
Also, on hand will be exclusive merch, “a variety of iconic photo moments,” a chance to chill on the lanai, selfie opportunities, and a spin through Shady Pines. Berry believes visiting “die-hard fans of the show and first-timers will leave with a deeper appreciation for the show’s lasting legacy.”
