Diksha Sundriyal
Netflix’s ‘Ginny & Georgia’ takes the audience to a small town in Massachusetts, called Wellsbury, where Georgia Miller arrives with her children, Ginny and Austin, to start a new chapter of their lives. While Georgia finds employment in the mayor’s office, Ginny takes up a job in the Blue Farm Cafe, a restaurant and bar run by Joe, who turns out to be an old acquaintance of her mother. Over the course of several seasons, Joe and his restaurant become an important part of the story. The great news for the fans of the show is that they can visit Joe’s place in real life. SPOILERS AHEAD.
The Fictional Blue Farm Cafe is a Real Restaurant
The events of ‘Ginny & Georgia’ take place in a town in Massachusetts, but in reality, the show was entirely filmed in Canada. The town of Coburg in Ontario was used to create Wellsbury, and the ideal location for the Blue Farm Cafe was found in a restaurant called the El, located at 74 King Street West. It was used to shoot the exterior scenes for Joe’s restaurant. However, the creators of the show used the TriBoro Studios in Toronto for the interior scenes, which allowed them and the cast the freedom to shoot certain scenes with more space and ease.
Just a few steps away from the beach and the marina, the El was formerly known as El Camino and was a Spanish restaurant. However, in July 2020, it went through some massive changes, including a complete renovation, and now serves as a gastropub. It offers an international palette to its customers, inspired by the travels of its owners. Like The Blue Farm, the ingredients used in the dishes of the El are also locally sourced. Through its delicious food, good music, and great vibe, the restaurant gives its customers a highly enjoyable experience.
The El is run by Greg and Amanda da Silva, who are originally from Toronto, but shifted to Northumberland because they wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and experience a calmer, town life. They wanted to be a part of a strong community, and with their restaurant, they have created a space where friendships and relationships are nurtured. Considering that Georgia Miller and her children want the same thing when they move to Wellsbury, the choice of Coburg and the El as filming locations is even more justified.
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