1. Canton Casino

I found this restaurant by accident while apartment hunting in Jersey City.  A sign on a grimy, ornate stone facade stating "since 1934" caught my attention. Upon climbing the well-worn marble steps, I was shocked to discover a spacious multitiered room decorated with gold and red art deco Chinese motifs. The atmosphere was heightened further by the blackened windows, low wattage lamps at each table and elderly, tuxedoed, waiters. Used in several film shoots, the restaurant can be seen in To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar and Mickey Blue Eyes. The manager passed away in 2004, leading to a hasty closing. Designated a city landmark, the restaurant remains closed with no reopening date set.