My New Favorite Thing This Side of the Hudson
So I told you that Shaun and I had a fun night at the movies on Saturday.
But it wasn't just any movie-viewing experience.
After my parents raved about the new dine-in movie theater near them, Shaun suggested we give it a try and see Limitless. I shouted a resounding yes! (And not only for a chance to see Bradley Cooper up close, either).
click image for source...that is not Shaun and me :)
So as you may imagine, this is no ordinary theater. The theater was filled with large, plush leather recliners equipped with tray tables for eating and drinking. As soon as we sat down, all I wanted was to put my feet up...luckily my seat reclined!
We had arrived about 15 minutes before the show to pick up our tickets, get settled in and order our food. Our waitress brought over a little cup of cookies & cream popcorn...don't mind if I do! And you know I'm not opposed to dessert before dinner :) Shaun and I also ordered a bucket of beer to enjoy throughout the show. Now this is the kind of thing I could get used to!
For dinner, Shaun enjoyed a chicken quesadilla while I ordered the chicken fingers with fries (a throwback to my favorite meal as a teenager).
It was a great way to enjoy the movie! As Shaun and I kept repeating, Wow this isn't terrible, we were reluctant to have to leave at the end of the show. Oh and the movie was decent too :)
So that's how Shaun and I spent Saturday night. A little dinner and a movie, all rolled into one! Now I think it will be tough to go back to a regular ol' theater after this one. After all, the best part is that you have space and are nowhere near the other movie goers. Now that is something I could get used to.
So what do you think? Have these theaters sprang up near you? What's your favorite local spot?
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I know the mall in Bridgewater just opened one. I'm dying to go try it out. Looks fun!
I think we have seen more movies since it opened than we have in the last 15 years!! Love it. You can even see a bad movie and not mind at all.
I really need to find a movie theater like this near me. That looks like so much fun!
We have a similar theater, called Brewvies, but they only play "older" movies and your experience looks WAY more plush! Sounds like a great date night!
I wish there was one of these near me! The closest one is at least an hour away I think...but I would love to be able to put my feet up while I'm watching a movie! We have "luxe levels" here which are roomy comfortable leather seats and they serve food and alcohol, but they don't recline :/
I'm pretty sure there is something like that in LA somewhere...I just have to find it! Haha and I will find it because it looks awesome!!! All that leg room just for me? Yes please!
So fun! Love this place and cant wait to get back! plus the food is delicious!!
That's awesome! I want to go to your theater! And chicken fingers were a good choice :)
Love love love. Going to the movies may be my favorite activity (should we call it a hobby?) and I need to find one that will serve me supper too :)
Take a good thing and make it better!
So glad you got chick fingers and fries. Totally perfect movie food
This looks like so much fun! There are a few theaters here where you can get pizza and beer, but I actually have not taken advantage of the food options at any of them! I don't think they have quite the plush seating, either. I need to go to the movies more often!
that's so cool! Hmm not sure if there's anything like that around here. But there are more $1.50-ish movie places coming up lately :)
I went to a theater like that in ATL when I was in college and enjoyed it. Definitely looks like a fun date night!
I ADORE THESE THINGS! they're all over Virginia and I'm in love.
hold up! this looks AMAZING!!!! immediately beginning research to see if there is one like it near me.
Oh I have never seen this before and I LOVE the idea!!!