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Reel Tasty: The Best Dine-In Movie Experiences
introDinner and a movie are the perfect ingredients to a great night out. But when date night comes around, there’s always one awkward question: dinner before or after the movie? The first option invariably gives you a stomach ache for eating too fast, the other can leave your belly rumbling, because popcorn just doesn’t quite cut it. So, what’s a movie-goer to do? Combine the two! If dining in the dark is your jam, we’ve selected the most interesting dine-in movie experiences around the world.
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Reel Tasty: The Best Dine-In Movie Experiences.
ChhotuChhotu Maharaj. Various Indian Locations – Bollywood movies can be long …stomach-growlingly long. So why not nibble on something while the on-screen singing and dancing is going on, or better yet: indulge in a 7-course-meal? At Chhotu Maharaj that’s what they thought, too. Yep, prepare for a truly local and fully overwhelming feast for the senses. [Photo: Chhotu Maharaj]
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Reel Tasty: The Best Dine-In Movie Experiences.
BianchiniCinema Bianchini. Milan, Italy – Great Italian food meets great Italian cinema. Can it get any better? Cinema Bianchini is a project aimed at bringing back the true enchantment of movie-going by playing them in dreamy Milan locations such as boats or rooftops. During “A Cena Con I Grandi Registi” (Dinner with the Great Directors) you’ll be enjoying a four-course meal in a secret courtyard while a classic masterpiece is playing. It doesn’t matter if your Italian leaves much to be desired, the seduction of the passionate language and food will be equally irresistible. [Photo: Cinema Bianchini/Facebook]
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Reel Tasty: The Best Dine-In Movie Experiences.
Slide Nr 6Cinema Culinair. Rotterdam, Netherlands – To perfectly blend the sensory experiences, Cinema Culinair hosts events where you are served a full dinner based on exactly what you see, during food movies such as Estômago and Chef. Similarly, at London’s Edible Cinema events, you receive small numbered containers which hold mini food items or cocktails that you should consume at moments indicated by a light box, giving the film its own aroma, texture and taste. Major food festivals, such as the Singapore Food Festival, often stage one-off food and film events in this vein as well. [Photo: Cinema Culinair/Ossip van Duivenbode]
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Reel Tasty: The Best Dine-In Movie Experiences.
The CommodoreThe Commodore Theatre. Portsmouth, Virginia, US – Refreshingly independent, The Commodore Theatre is a beautifully restored 1945 art deco movie theatre in Portsmouth, Virginia. There’s one large screening hall (with the latest in digital screening equipment installed) where you’re seated at your own table. On it, you’ll find a phone to place your order from the menu, which is broken down into ‘Previews’, ‘Feature Presentations’ and ‘Great Endings’.
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Reel Tasty: The Best Dine-In Movie Experiences.
DomeDome Cinema & Bar. Gisborne, New Zealand – Located in the elegant billiards room of a former gentlemen’s club, Dome Cinema’s interior is still reminiscent of those days, minus the formal air. Cinema-goers sink into a comfy bean bag chair and enjoy independent films and artisanal pizzas. From Thursday to Saturday, there’s a full creative bistro menu served as well.
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Reel Tasty: The Best Dine-In Movie Experiences.
ElectricElectric Cinema. London, England – London now boasts quite a few screens you can eat in front of. Even the established cinema chains are getting in on the act, with Everyman Cinema a case in point. Meanwhile, Electric Cinema on Portobello Road offers a more singular experience. Located in one of the first dedicated motion picture buildings, it’s been transformed to offer a plush movie experience. Get comfy in a large leather armchair or bed, enjoy fine cocktails and comfort food, and finish it off with a made-to-order ice cream sandwich.
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Reel Tasty: The Best Dine-In Movie Experiences.
Foreign CinemaForeign Cinema. San Francisco, US – A local darling in San Francisco’s Mission District for 20 years, Foreign Cinema has been combining innovative Californian cuisine with classic flicks. While you enjoy a cinema-inspired cocktail (The “Unforgiven” is a blended scotch-based tipple) or a wine from the 1,400-label wine list, you wait for seasonal, inventive dishes to arrive – and for dusk to set in, because that’s when the film starts to play on the courtyard wall. Although movie-themed, it’s really the food that takes centre stage here.
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Reel Tasty: The Best Dine-In Movie Experiences.
NitehawkNitehawk Cinema. New York City, US – Not only are the cocktails inspired by movies, the food at Nitehawk’s premier dine-in destination is, too. Case in point: The recent movie Joker brought forward ‘The Last Laugh’ cocktail and ‘We Are All Clowns’, a key lime custard. Nitehawk has two Brooklyn branches, and programmes a wide variety of films and film-related events, from Hollywood crowd-pleasers to filmmaker events.
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Reel Tasty: The Best Dine-In Movie Experiences.
Reel CinemasReel Cinemas. Dubai – Another luxury cinema chain dishing food and film is Reel Cinemas. For their Jebel Ali Recreation Club, they hired American celebrity chef Guy Fieri to come up with the menu, so you can dig into his Mac & Cheese Burger, Trash Can Nachos or New York Marbled Cheesecake in front of the big screen (some screenings 21+ only).
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Reel Tasty: The Best Dine-In Movie Experiences.
Screening RoomScreening Room. Singapore – A space with many faces, Screening Room puts on famous and lesser-known films from all over the world in its boutique cinema. The best thing about them is that they can be paired with Champagne and tapas. After 10pm, the room transforms into a lounge bar. One floor up, the rooftop mixes great views with cocktails and beats.
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