F&B – Reading Cinemas Blog https://www.readingcinemasusblog.com Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:36:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.2 Make it a wildly delicious weekend! https://www.readingcinemasusblog.com/2020/01/17/make-it-a-wildly-delicious-weekend/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=make-it-a-wildly-delicious-weekend Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:36:18 +0000 http://www.readingcinemasusblog.com/?p=349 A not-so-secret new menu item is making its debut this weekend at select locations!

Enjoy a delicious Animal Style Bacon Quesadilla, available at the concession stand at Reading Cinemas Grossmont, Town Square, Cal Oaks, Valley Plaza, Rohnert Park and Manville for a limited time only! 
Quesadilla filled with refried pinto beans, shredded cheddar, bacon and barbecue sauce; garnished with thousand island dressing, lime sour cream, and sliced scallions. 

Hungry? Grab one when you come see a DOLITTLE here this weekend!

About the film:

Robert Downey Jr. electrifies one of literature’s most enduring characters in a vivid reimagining of the classic tale of the man who could talk to animals: DOLITTLE. After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle (Downey), famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria’s England, hermits himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company. But when the young queen (Jessie Buckley) falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure, regaining his wit and courage as he crosses old adversaries and discovers wondrous creatures. The doctor is joined on his quest by a young, self-appointed apprentice (Harry Collett) and a raucous coterie of animal friends, including an anxious gorilla (Oscar® winner Rami Malek), an enthusiastic but bird-brained duck (Oscar® winner Octavia Spencer), a bickering duo of a cynical ostrich (Kumail Nanjiani) and an upbeat polar bear (John Cena) and a headstrong parrot (Oscar® winner Emma Thompson), who serves as Dolittle’s most trusted advisor and confidante.

View the trailer:

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Musical Cocktails! https://www.readingcinemasusblog.com/2019/04/22/musical-cocktails/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=musical-cocktails Mon, 22 Apr 2019 10:00:10 +0000 http://www.readingcinemasusblog.com/?p=233 The movie musical may be the most fun film genre, blending Broadway tunes with over-the-top performances and iconic dance sequences, brilliantly captured through the cinematic lens. To celebrate this spectacular genre, we are showing one grand movie musical per month in our series Musical Mondays. To add to the drama, our cocktail specialists created unique drinks to pair with each film. Join us the first Monday each month and enjoy our specialty cocktails, along with your favorite musical classics from A STAR IS BORN to SWEENEY TODD to SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN.

Here’s an inside look into our cocktail pairings:

May 6: DREAMGIRLS, paired with Pucker Up

Celebrate Effie, Deena and Lorrel as they make their way to stardom, with this luxurious cocktail, Pucker Up. Featuring lemon-tart sparkling wine and garnished with fresh raspberries, this drink sparks the same bubbly feeling that you get when Jennifer Hudson belts “And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going.”

June 3: A STAR IN BORN, paired with Stardust

Enjoy the wondrous Judy Garland perform show stopper after show stopper while sipping on our shimmering cocktail, Stardust. This sweet rush of fizzy blueberry and cooling mint leaves, this sparkling wine and gin-based beverage is the height of luxury and mystique, complimenting this musical masterpiece.

July 1: FOOTLOOSE, paired with a Campari Sunset

This rock musical is the perfect summer delight, filled with upbeat music, taboo dancing and of course Kevin Bacon. To match this light summery musical concoction, we paired this musical with our tropical cocktail, the Campari sunset. This sweet, refreshing grown-up Hawaiian punch is made with orange and Campari and sparkling wine, a perfect way to kick off your Sunday shoes and dance along to Footloose!

August 5: THE BODYGUARD, paired with Bitter Seduction

Whitney Houston stars in this musical drama about the star-crossed romance between a pop star and her bodyguard, making it a perfect match for our classic cocktail, The Bitter Seduction. This dramatic blend of vodka, orange liquor and orange bitters will put you under a spell, as Whitney Houston shares her passion through her iconic performance of “And I Will Always Love You.”

September 2: THE MUSIC MAN, paired with Taking Care of Business

Watch Professor Harold Hill con his way into the hearts of River City, Iowans as he takes care of business selling boy’s band instruments, uniforms and the think method. We paired this story of a sly dealer with our spunky cocktail for the sales person with a heart, Taking Care of Business. Hints of fresh lemon and orange juice spark inspiration and round out this dark delight made with gin, vermouth and garnished with olives.

October 7: SWEENEY TODD, paired with Pomegranate Escape

Indulge in our bloody red cocktail while watching the brutal operatic portrayal of this maniacal barber and the worst pies in London. Our signature cocktail, The Pomegranate Escape, provides an escape from this horror musical masterpiece, through its chilling mixture of sweet pomegranate, gin, a hint of lemon & simple syrup.

November 4: BYE BYE BIRDIE, paired with Rebel with a Cause

If you’re feeling sincere, bop along to these classic teenage teenybopper tunes while sipping our electrifying cocktail Rebel with a cause. Garnished with chili powder, this angsty blend of passion-fruit and tequila packs a punch more exciting that Hugo Peabody’s punch to Conrad Birdie when he gives Kim MacAfee one last kiss before going off to war.

December 2: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, paired with a 5,6,7,8

Put on your tap dancing shoes and join us for one of the best movie musicals of all time, starring dance legend Gene Kelly. Celebrate these iconic dance numbers with a 5,6,7,8. This vibrant mixture of passion fruit punch, shaken with vanilla vodka is so sweet you’ll be doing jazz hands.

Enjoy all of our cocktails at Musical Mondays every month at Reading Cinemas Grossmont!

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The Greatest Films (and cocktails) of All Time! https://www.readingcinemasusblog.com/2019/04/08/the-greatest-films-and-cocktails-of-all-time/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-greatest-films-and-cocktails-of-all-time Mon, 08 Apr 2019 10:00:35 +0000 http://www.readingcinemasusblog.com/?p=217 Every month we celebrate The Greatest Films of All Time with our specially curated series introduced by film historian John Sittig. We’re making the series even more celebratory with our signature cocktails, expertly paired with each film by our team of cinema and cocktail experts. Join us the second Sunday every month at Reading Cinemas Cal Oaks and check out our selection of specialty cocktails, along with your favorite classics.

Here’s an inside look into our cocktail pairings:

April 14: THE APARTMENT, paired with Stardust

To match the shimmering 1960s office filled with parties and affairs, we paired this enamoring love story with our sparkling cocktail, Stardust. Just like these high-rise office execs, this sweet rush of fizzy blueberry and cooling mint leaves, within a sparkling wine and gin-based beverage is the height of luxury and mystique.

May 12: BRINGING UP BABY, paired with Pomegranate Escape

Enjoy the best screwball comedy of all time with Golden Age legends Katharine Hepburn and Carrie Grant, starring alongside a tiger. We paired this hysterical mishmash of mayhem with our balanced cocktail, the pomegranate escape. Just as Bringing Up Baby was made as an escape from the Great Depression, this balanced drink allows you to escape to a simpler time with its just-right blend of sweet pomegranate, gin, a hint of lemon & simple syrup.

June 9: THE GODFATHER, paired with Brand New Day

Experience the legendary crime saga focused on a power-hungry family fighting for a better tomorrow. We paired this suspenseful Academy Award winning classic with our signature cocktail, Brand New Day. This balanced mix of gin and cucumber embodies the fresh outlook felt on the night of a daughter’s wedding, while a zesty splash of lime and ginger liquor mirror the foreboding tension of warfare within a family business. Like THE GODFATHER, this crisp gin cocktail is truly an offer you can’t refuse.

July 14: THE GRADUATE, paired with Bitter Seduction

This 1960s movie milestone features existential crisis, irresistible seduction, and an ethereal soundtrack by Simon and Garfunkel, making it a perfect match for our classic cocktail, The Bitter Seduction. Like Benjamin’s mix of conflicting emotions and existential dread, this muddled mix of vodka, orange liquor and orange bitters will put you under a spell.

August 11: THE SEARCHERS, paired with Seeking Stoic

Sit back and ponder the wonders of this warm, rustic bourbon-based blend, featuring notes of ginger, lemon and fresh rosemary, while enjoying the great outdoors as John Wayne embarks on an adventure to find his niece.

September 8: LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, paired with Campari Sunset

Experience this beautifully filmed odyssey with a cocktail as vibrant as the landscapes of the Middle East, The Campari Sunset. This sweet, refreshing grown-up Hawaiian punch is made with orange, Campari and sparkling wine, creating a beautiful array of colors that match the stunning cinematography on screen.

October 13: THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE, paired with Rebel with a Cause

Enjoy Humphrey Bogart’s Award-winning performance as a rebel in search of gold, while sipping on your own Rebel with a Cause cocktail. Garnished with chili powder, this angsty blend of passion-fruit and tequila packs enough punch to dig up emotional gold on this quest for wealth.

November 10: SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, paired with Steely Blues

Merging the realities of battle with an incredible human story, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN reveals the harsh imagery of World War II through action-packed sequences and stunning performances by an all-star cast. To compliment this compelling drama, sip on a Steely Blues cocktail. Featuring whispers of lavender, this understated drink; made with gin, a hint of lemon, lavender liquor, matches the somber tones of this Oscar-winning film that solidified Stephen Spielberg’s directing career.

December 8: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, paired with a 5,6,7,8

Put on your tap dancing shoes and join us for one of the best movie musicals of all time, starring dance legend Gene Kelly. Celebrate these iconic dance numbers with a 5,6,7,8! This vibrant mixture of passion fruit punch, shaken with vanilla vodka is so sweet you’ll be doing jazz hands.

Enjoy all of our cocktails while celebrating the Greatest Films of All Time the second Sunday every month!

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Raise a Glass for Cult Classics! https://www.readingcinemasusblog.com/2019/04/05/raise-a-glass-for-cult-classics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=raise-a-glass-for-cult-classics Fri, 05 Apr 2019 10:00:02 +0000 http://www.readingcinemasusblog.com/?p=221 Every month we celebrate the most iconic Cult Classic films by playing your favorite films on the big screen, and are adding more to the celebration with our new menu of signature cocktails! Our team of cinema and cocktail experts have cleverly paired each drink with our upcoming Cult Classics Films. Join us the third Wednesday every month and Raise a Glass for Cult Classics!

Here’s an inside look into our movie cocktail pairings:

April 17: RAISING ARIZONA, paired with Campari Sunset

Revel in the hysterical joys of parenting while running from the law with this refreshing grown-up Hawaiian Punch cocktail, The Campari Sunset. Made with orange, Campari and sparkling wine, this refreshing vibrant cocktail pairs perfectly with the outrageously funny performances from Nicholas Cage, Holly Hunter and John Goodman.

May 15: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, paired with Seeking Stoic

This satisfying redemption story, featuring compelling performances from Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, makes THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION one of the most heartwarming stories of all time. To celebrate this triumph of humanity, we paired this movie with our most contemplative drinks, Seeking Stoic. This warm, rustic bourbon-based blend, features notes of ginger, lemon and fresh rosemary, is perfect for sipping on while contemplating the wonders of humanity.

June 19: FRIDAY THE 13TH, paired with Spice it Up

Our spiciest cocktail will keep you on our toes while watching one of the most iconic horror films of all time. Watch out for this blend of jalapeno, grapefruit juice and tequila, as it mixes into a satisfying bittersweet delight.

July 17: CLUELESS, paired with Forbidden Fruit

Indulge in our Forbidden Fruit Cocktail, while Cher and Dionne indulge in their high-fashioned teenage lifestyle. This sparkling cocktail is perfect for a girls’ night out, featuring sweet raspberries, matched with a citrus splash and blended with rum.

August 21: REPO MAN, paired with Taking Care of Business

Watch as young punk Otto becomes a Repo Man who takes care of business in this 1980s punk satire. We paired this story of a tough dealer with our spunky cocktail for the self-starter, Taking Care of Business. Hints of fresh lemon and orange juice spark inspiration and round out this dark delight made with gin, vermouth and garnished with olives.

September 18: DAZED AND CONFUSED, paired with Rebel with a Cause

Enjoy these beatnik rebels revel in their summer of wild adventures and tomfoolery, while sipping on your own Rebel with a Cause cocktail. Garnished with chili powder, this angsty blend of passion-fruit and tequila packs a punch and transports you to the wild summer nights of the bicentennial.

October 16: THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, paired with Pomegranate Escape

Indulge in our bloody red cocktail while watching the brutal portrayal of depravity and dementia that defined the genre of horror. Our signature cocktail, The Pomegranate Escape, provides an escape from this horror masterpiece, through its chilling mixture of sweet pomegranate, gin, a hint of lemon & simple syrup.

November 20: THE BIG LEBOWSKI, paired with a White Russian

The Dude abides. There’s no other drink to pair with this Coen Brother’s classic. Order the Dude’s specialty and enjoy this spectacular adventure with an all-star cast including John Goodman, Steve Buscemi and Julianne Moore.

December 18: KILL BILL V1, paired with Steely Blues

This Quentin Tarantino epic vendetta is fueled by strong jealousy, loss and a drive for revenge.  Compliment this action-packed thriller with our steely blues cocktail. Featuring whispers of lavender, this understated drink; made with gin, a hint of lemon, lavender liquor, matches Uma Thurman’s steely cold vow of revenge.

Enjoy all of our cocktails and raise a Glass to Cult Classics the Third Wednesday Every month at Reading Cinemas Town Square and Manville!

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Sip on Signature Cocktails at Reading Cinemas https://www.readingcinemasusblog.com/2019/03/31/sip-on-signature-cocktails-at-reading-cinemas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sip-on-signature-cocktails-at-reading-cinemas Sun, 31 Mar 2019 10:00:33 +0000 http://readingcinemasusblog.com/?p=210 An all-new menu of signature, hand-crafted cocktails is now available at Reading Cinemas Grossmont, Town Square, Cal Oaks, Manville and The Tower Theatre.

The new menu was specially curated by Food Network Chef Santos Loo, and features delights sweet, spicy, smoky, bright.. we’ve got something for everyone.

Take a peek at the new menu:


Campari Sunset

It’s summer all year long with this sweet, refreshing grown-up Hawaiian punch made with orange and Campari and sparkling wine

Taking Care of Business
Hints of fresh lemon and orange juice round out this dark delight made with gin, vermouth and garnished with olives

Stardust
A sweet rush of fizzy blueberry and cooling mint leaves, this sparkling wine and gin-based beverage is direct from the heavens

Pucker Up
Your lips will pucker (in a good way) when you sip on this lemony-tart sparkling wine garnished with fresh raspberries

Pomegranate Escape
Find your balance in life with this crisp, fresh, just-right blend of sweet pomegranate, gin, a hint of lemon & simple syrup

Brand New Day

Get your relaxation fix and enjoy the clean, crisp and refreshing taste of cucumber, balanced with gin, a splash of lime and ginger liquor

Steely Blues
Whispers of lavender make this understated drink unforgettable; made with gin, a hint of lemon, lavender liquor, and perfect to brighten up a rainy day

Forbidden Fruit
Sweet raspberries reign supreme in this fruity favorite, matched with a citrus splash and blended with rum

Rebel with a Cause
Get what you deserve. This sweet/spicy blend of passion-fruit and tequila is one to fight for; garnished with lemon and tajin to pack that extra punch

Spice it Up
Only the strong survive this bittersweet blend of jalapeno, grapefruit juice and tequila, perfect for spicing up your night

Punch Drunk Elixir
Let yourself get swept away with our take on a Mezcal Mule, with notes of candied-ginger and made with mescal, ginger beer and a whisper of lime

Seeking Stoic
Sit back and ponder the wonders of this warm, rustic bourbon-based blend, featuring notes of ginger, lemon and fresh rosemary

Bitter Seduction
Bitter-orange notes will put you under a spell as you sip on this muddled mix, made with vodka, orange liquor and orange bitters

5, 6, 7, 8
The Dance Captain’s delight. So sweet you’ll be doing jazz hands thanks to this passion fruit punch, shaken with vanilla vodka

Sprinkles
Sweet birthday cake, vanilla, and a garnish of rainbow sprinkles makes this the perfect celebration, made with vodka and white chocolate liquor

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