La Villa Basque, as we saw it on Mad Men. Source: Flickr Mad Men has been repeatedly praised for its accurate depiction of the period. It turns out they often shoot in or with real historical buildings or materials, according to a recent interview that the show’s creator Matthew Weiner gave the insightful Preservation magazine. Unfortunately, this doesn’t save the settings from being discarded to allow for newer construction; for instance, Weiner’s favorite shooting location, a restaurant named La Villa Basque in “The Suitcase,” was completely redone and renamed shortly after the filming crew left. La Villa Basque Viveré, post-renovation. Source: Flickr La Villa Basque, in Vernon, CA, was notable for its age (it was built in 1960), ties to the Basque community in Los Angeles, and unique approach to its mixed offerings. The restaurant had a dining room, coffee shop, banquet hall, and a lounge, with each of these components having its own entrance. Owned… Read More