Saturday, February 21, 2026

Thanks to 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette,' Panna II is reportedly busy again

Photo from Thursday night 

The first episode of the new FX/Hulu series "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" shows the couple on a fictional first date at East Village old-timer Panna II. (Link.) 

Reservations at Panna II at 93 First Ave. near Sixth Street reportedly surged 40% after the first episode on Feb. 12. 

Some readers think this new awareness is a positive thing, as business has been off here in recent years, and Panna II is now the last of the Indian establishments at the once-vibrant restaurant address.
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4 comments:

  1. XeoFebruary 21, 2026 at 10:31 AM

    I was always a Milon guy ... back when there were four guys at the steps trying to get you into their restaurants... I'd just say no thank you and go straight to Milon. I miss that place so much and never felt right going to Pranna instead - it was the competitor lol

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  2. jFebruary 21, 2026 at 11:43 AM

    Back in the day Little India on 6th between 2/1 had many “Indian” restaurants It was said there was one big kitchen under the street. And those restaurants were really run by Bangladeshis.

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  3. BrianFebruary 22, 2026 at 10:57 AM

    Great for the restaurant. Sad because the show reportedly does not represent a truthful retelling of the JFK Jr. story and this means people are actually watching it.

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