The Athenian is an iconic restaurant establishment in Pike Place Market. In 2009 it celebrated in 100th birthday. The Athenian was first opened by three Greek brothers in1909. It started out as a bakery and a luncheonette. Then it was one of the first restaurants in Seattle to be issued a liquor license for beer in 1933.
Then along came a little movie in 1993 called “Sleepless in Seattle” written by Jeff Arch and then rewritten by one of my favorite writers & directors, Nora Ephron along with her sister, Delia Ephron. This really put Seattle in the romantic spotlight with it’s infamous houseboat and waterway scenes.
Tom Hanks and Rob Reiner are walking thru the streets of Pike Place market to lunch at The Athenian. While they are walking their conversation is hysterical as these two discuss dating and how different it is these days. Rob was doing his best to prepare Tom for the real world as they sat at this very corner of the counter. Their names now proudly mark this memorable spot.
Can you believe this movie has been out for almost 20 years?! But you know what…it’s still one of my all time favorites and when I’m under the weather “Sleepless In Seattle” and “You’ve Got Mail” always make me feel better. I’ve included the trailer above as it shows the infamous Athenian scene. Who knows…maybe next time you’re under the weather you’ll watch this movie and it’ll make you feel better too.
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