By Dan Murphy
For those looking for a new dining and entertainment experience here in Westchester, try LOOK Dine-in Cinema in Dobbs Ferry. My wife and I recently enjoyed our meal, movie, and the combined experience.
LOOK Cinemas was founded by Brian Schultz on the concept of, “what would it be like if you could combine a great hospitality experience with a great moviegoing experience? We are committed to bring communities together,” Schultz stated.
We arrived a few minutes before our movie, Amsterdam, began, and we found an inviting bar near the lobby, which was filled with couples and groups enjoying a drink before their movie.
We also found several accommodating staff members, who helped us with our first dine-in movie experience. They got us to our luxury (assigned) seats, which were separated enough from other seats to give us some privacy in enjoying our meal and the film.
Look Cinema-Dobbs Ferry has 8 auditoriums and the size of our theater was ideal: Not too big and cavernous, but not too small and crammed in. Our seats included a tabletop which can be moved to the side after your meal.
A number of choices on the menu provide fresh made options and standard classics, from a charcuterie board, sushi, or standard American classics including shakes and burgers. My wife enjoyed a salmon salad and a glass of wine. For dessert, we shared a fried Oreo dish that was great, and most important, the popcorn was fresh with the right amount of butter. We did not know what to expect from our dining experience at a movie theater, but our LOOK dinner met the standard of a Westchester couple looking for a good meal on their night out.
Orders can be made on your phone by downloading the app, or by scanning the menu. Or for those not tech savvy, servers came by to take your order, and delivered the meals at the beginning of the movie.
The movie screen and sound were state of the art. Our theater was about half full, and consisted of mostly couples, enjoying a date night out in some form and different ages.
Although LOOK Cinema opened in Dobbs Ferry in (January of this year), the theater was immaculate and provided us with a very enjoyable experience. We are debating whether to go back for another date night or bring our daughter for the next dine in movie.
We also saw a few ladies out together for a movie and a glass of wine, and several large families, with children of all ages, enjoying the experience.
And that was my biggest takeaway from LOOK Dine in Cinema: That it was something different to do and experience, and after two years of COVID and staying at home, it was a safe and welcome night out.
There is only so much take out and On Demand that all of us can endure. LOOK Dine in Cinema offers a dinner and movie happening worthy of Westchester County.
The location is also ideal for a part of Westchester that has not had a local movie theater for some time. And its right off the Saw Mill Parkway for easy access and exit. Try something new-we enjoyed it.
Additionally, the company offers private reservations for gatherings and screenings wholly tailored to the guests needs. For showtimes and more information, visit www.lookcinemas.com
