Several Manhattan landmarks added authentic texture to Boardwalk Empire. John's of 12th Street in the East Village, a real Italian restaurant once known for its Prohibition-era speakeasy upstairs, was used as a meeting spot for mob characters like Joe the Boss and Lucky Luciano.
Creative director Mel Walker fittingly dubbed Gries as "Daddy Greg" as he poses shirtless and with banana-print boxers poking out through his unzipped jeans.