IPic Theaters opens Friday across the street from the Palomino Restaurant & Bar, in between Westwood Boulevard and Malcolm Avenue. It was originally scheduled to open last year but it was delayed because of structural problems, said Drew Bryan, who works for guest services at the Scottsdale iPic. Trekking to the iPic Theaters when there are several other closer movie theaters in Westwood would be redundant, Zervos said. I wouldn’t be that interested in paying more for a movie (at iPic),” said Anna Zervos, a first-year cognitive science student. “Where I’m from in Connecticut we don’t have that type of theater. Other students said they are unfazed by the higher-quality movie theater. “I can see myself taking a girl here on a date sometime, or (going) with a bunch of friends for something that wasn’t just your average movie, like Godzilla,” said Phillip Shaverdian, a third-year political science student. Some students said they see the appeal of the luxury movie experience as a destination spot for dates. Tanzy Express, an Italian sit-down restaurant, will be located within the iPic Theaters’ facility and offers a larger variety of gourmet food and specially crafted cocktails. The seats are reclinable and come with a pillow, blanket, unlimited popcorn and a button to summon a personal server. The theater will offer premium seating, located in the first two rows of seats closest to the screen, and premium plus seats, located at the back of the theater. The iPic theater has features such as over-sized leather chairs, self-serve seats, double the ordinary theater legroom and access to a full bar and menu that customers can carry into the theater. Managers and spokespeople at the Regency Bruin, Landmark Regent, and Regency Village theaters said they were unable to comment about the impact iPic would have on their businesses. “But the idea of having a drink with my movie is pretty awesome.” 6 movies playing at this theater today, September 12. “(iPic has) a little competition here considering some theaters already have a monopoly in Westwood,” said Tim Kim, a UCLA alumnus and Westwood resident. 10840 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90024 (310) 307-7003. The theater will have six auditoriums, the largest number of screens in Westwood. The iPic franchise wanted to expand throughout Los Angeles, particularly Westwood, because of its entertainment industry and movie history, said Danielle Patla, spokeswoman for iPic Theaters in Westwood, in an email statement. The company has plans to expand its business into four other states, according to the iPic press release. The Westwood venue will be the tenth iPic location, which has nine other theaters across the country. Ticket prices at the the 424-seat movie house will range from $15 to $29. The Florida-based movie-theater company will open a location in the former AMC Avco 4 movie theater location on Wilshire Boulevard. Seger’s creations include drinks with complex flavor profiles like The Norma Jean made with Marilyn Monroe vodka and not-from-concentrate strawberry lemonade, and Seger’s take on a classic Old Fashioned made with black walnut-infused rye, fig syrup, and housemade orange bitters.IPic Theaters, a luxury movie theater with a full-service bar and an Italian restaurant, will open in Westwood on Friday. From Yard’s own Helms Bakery, guests can expect treats such as chocolate chip toffee coffee cookies, triple gingerbread cookies, apple caramel ice cream cups with almond streusel, and crème fraîche rhubarb pops.Ī full-service bar offers a wide selection of hand-crafted cocktails presented by master sommelier Adam Seger, featuring a locally driven, fresh produce and an herbs-centric menu focusing on house made syrups, bitters, and infusions. IPic Westwood is situated nearby to Tuck Room, and close to English Language. Known for creating a visionary movie-watching escape, iPic Theaters in Westwood will be comprised of six-screens, and 424-seats as well as the iconic modern architecture and 'affordable luxury. On the sweeter side, iPic Westwood features curated concessions offerings showcasing Yard’s take on classic favorites along with selections from local artisans, such as locally made caramels and toffee. IPic Westwood is a movie theater in Los Angeles located on Wilshire Boulevard. Dishes that guests can enjoy while watching their favorite films include salmon tartare cones, lobster rolls, Angus burgers, potato boats with smoked salmon, truffle fries, and a variety of pizzas. Guests choose between Premium and Premium Plus seating and a diverse, locally sourced gourmet menu designed by chef Sherry Yard. Each movie theatre houses six screens and approximately 425 seats. IPic Theaters, one of the fastest-growing luxury movie-going experiences in the nation, now has locations in Pasadena and Westwood.
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