12 Movie Theaters With Seriously Awesome Food
These food-obsessed movie theaters make it tough to concentrate on the screen.
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These food-obsessed movie theaters make it tough to concentrate on the screen.
Syndicated
City: Brooklyn, NY
How it works: You sit at the fully stocked bar (or in the "intimate" 60-seat theater). You order whatever craft cocktail and utensil-free food sounds good. The movie you're there to see streams.
Sample menu items: Cheesy waffle fries with pulled pork, beer-battered cauliflower, gochujang brussels sprouts, fried mozzarella, grilled cheese with cheddar tomato soup.
For more info, visit syndicatedbk.com.
Cinetopia
Cities: Vancouver, WA, Beaverton, OR, and Overland Park, KS
How it Works: You can grab a pre- or post-movie snack at in-theater restaurants Brewtopia or Vinotopia, or in certain auditoriums, you can order from a server as you lounge in your leather recliner.
Sample Menu Items: Hazelnut-Crusted Chicken (served with seasonal vegetables, herb-roasted fingerling potatoes and lemon hazelnut beurre blanc); Tower of Chocolate (double chocolate brownies and chocolate chip cookies layered together served with ice cream).
For more info, visit cinetopia.com.
Alamo Drafthouse
Cities: Locations across VA, LA, TX, MI, NY, AZ, CA, CO, MO, and NE
How it Works: Sit back, relax, and enjoy being waited on and served from a multi-course menu, which includes 30 varieties of beers on tap, made-to-order cocktails and movie-specific specials.
Sample Menu Items: Hatch Green Chili Fries; Grasshopper Shake (crème de cacao, crème de menthe, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream)
For more info, visit drafthouse.com
iPic Theaters
Cities: Locations in AZ, CA, FL, IL, MD, TX, WA, and WI
How it Works: Order freshly prepared food created by James Beard winner Sherry Yard from iPic Express and, depending on the theater experience, take it right to your seat or order from a server. You can also dine at restaurants such as The Tanzy Restaurant, which offers Californian Italian fusions, or Big Daddy's Brew and 'Que, which serves bold barbecue and craft beer.
Sample Menu Items: Fried Chicken and Brioche French Toast Sticks (drizzled with warm maple syrup); Mahi Mahi Tacos (grilled mahi mahi, avocado cilantro sauce, cabbage slaw, corn chips and sweet pea guacamole)
For more info, visit ipictheatres.com.
McMenamins Mission Theater & Pub
City: Portland, OR.
How it works: The joint is a single-screen that shows movies and football games. All food and wine served at the theater is sourced locally and from the owners' winery.
Sample menu items: Soft pretzel sticks with cheese and ale fondue, hummus with marinated olives, veggies, feta, and pita bread, and pizza.
For more info, visit mcmenamins.com.
Central Cinema
City: Seattle, WA
How It Works: Sit down at one of the tables and wait until a waiter or waitress takes your order before and during the film.
Sample Menu Items: Artichoke Panini (lemon, capers, spinach, roasted red pepper, tomato and Parmesan cheese on sourdough bread); Firenza Pizza (oven-roasted potatoes, oil-cured olives, fresh rosemary, marinara and three cheeses)
For more info, visit central-cinema.com.
Hollywood Blvd Cinema
City: Woodridge, IL
How It Works: You can either buy concessions before the movie, be waited on during the film, or do the smart thing, and take advantage of both.
Sample Menu Items: The Duke's Spicy Alamo Chicken (Cajun chicken served over penne pasta with a sundried tomato Alfredo sauce with a hint of basil); Santa Monica Shrimp (fried shrimp and french fries served with a spicy cocktail sauce)
For more info, visit hollywoodblvdcinema.com.
Studio Movie Grill
City: Locations throughout AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, NC, OH, PA, and TX
How It Works: Hang out in the bar and lounge before and after the movie and make use of a call button during the movie to be served.
Sample Menu Items: Ceviche Lettuce Wraps (filled with jumbo shrimp and Mahi Mahi marinated in citrus, jicama slaw and mango salsa); BBQ Chicken Pizza (roasted chicken, barbecue sauce, monterey jack cheese, red onions and cilantro)
For more info, visit studiomoviegrill.com.
The Theatres at Canal Place
City: New Orleans
How It Works: You can enjoy tapas-style dishes from Chef Adolfo Garcia's Gusto as the wait staff serves you in your seat.
Sample Menu Items: Popcorn (seasoned with either Parmesan and black pepper, white truffle, or pimento and garlic); Salumi Plate (cured meats, mustard, flatbreads, crackers)
For more info, visit thetheatres.com.
Bear Tooth Theatrepub
City: Anchorage, AK
How It Works: No annoying people leaning back into your legroom, this theater is equipped with tables for your server to bring you a variety of delicious dishes.
Sample Menu Items: Pesto Supreme Pizza (sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, mozzarella, provolone, feta, and pesto);Key Lime Crumble Bar (coconut, almond, and oatmeal crumble topping)
For more info, visit beartooththeatre.net.
The Commodore Theatre
City: Portsmouth, VA
How It Works: Call in your order straight from the table.
Sample Menu Items: Pastrami and Swiss on Rye; Fish and Chips; Barbecue Nachos
For more info, visit commodoretheatre.com.
Nitehawk Cinema
City: Brooklyn, NY
How it Works: Write your order on a piece of a paper and a silent server will pick it up to prepare. The theater also creates a signature drink and menu item for each movie.
Sample Menu Items: The menu changes often but recent options included a seasonal Nitehawk Popcorn (truffle butter, citric salt, sriracha, chipotle-lime); Crispy Fish Taco (avocado puree, pickled red onion, guajillo, and tomato vinaigrette)
For more info, visit nitehawkcinema.com.
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