Dyker’s New Corner celebrates its “Irishman” ties
DYKER HEIGHTS — Brooklynites have enthusiastically welcomed director Martin Scorsese’s highly anticipated film “The Irishman” — which was finally released on Netflix on Wednesday, Nov. 27 — in part because the film has numerous Brooklyn ties, including scenes filmed in New Corner restaurant in Dyker Heights back in late 2017.
The owners of New Corner, the Colandrea family, loved the film, and enjoyed seeing their restaurant in it, according to Joe Colandrea, director of marketing for the eatery and son of owner Vincent Colandrea.
“We were absolutely honored to have been selected to film a few scenes for the movie at Colandrea New Corner Restaurant,” Colandrea told this paper. “As an establishment that has been serving Brooklyn since 1936, this truly meant a lot to our family, our loyal patrons and friends. It was surreal to be a small part in such a high-profile movie, and to meet the celebrities in person.”