The epitome of "entertainment while you dine" it may not be, but the Cineplex Odeon VIP theatres are designed to at least aspire to this pinnacle. With food and drinks served right to your "
comfy seats", the theatres would certainly be an attractive destination for the bored and hungry. This VIP theatre is in the southwestern quarter of the city of Edmonton, in a very new complex of strip malls and entertainment and retail outlets. Wednesdays seem to be the appropriate day to visit as dinner for two and a movie can be had for $69. We assume drinks to be extra.
The menu is quite sizeable, though by no means gourmet cuisine. Cocktails, beer and wine can be had, at pretty hefty prices. Though we wouldn't call the food prices outrageous, they, too, are sufficiently sizeable to cause the odd gasp.
According to the Cineplex VIP Theatres, "
VIP is Movie-Going all Grown up. With a licensed lounge and dinner and drinks served right to your comfy seats, VIP is date night made easy. Because sometimes the best things in life are kid-free."
From Cineplex VIP
While we assume these theatres (the VIPS) may well become more popular in future, small cities and towns are unlikely to see them anytime soon.