Looks like one of 2009's hottest rookie groups is gaining momentum on the international platform: 2NE1 is making waves in America & Italy! As with the whole Las Vegas CES deal in January, the girls themselves aren't doing anything overseas, but their fans certainly are. Cozily tucked in an alcove of shops near Knott's Berry Farm, Cafe 2NE1 is a recently opened Korean restaurant in Buena Park, California just on the edge of the Korean part of Garden Grove. For obvious reasons, it's been gaining the attention of many passerbys who know of the girl group bearing the same name. chelleSHOCKd_ recently uploaded the following photo on Twitter that has quickly spread over the net: Our SoCal crew has actually seen this restaurant around for about a month, so it's believed that Cafe 2NE1 opened in late February or early March. Speaking of 2NE1 making an impact internationally, their hit track Fire was recently played at a Pull and Bear shop in Rome, Italy. One customer managed to catch the very end of it on tape: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJyjeoFENKs Thanks to everyone who sent in a tip on these topics!