The Hundred-Foot Journey and Film Inspired Dishes
I was invited to see a special screening of "The Hundred-Foot Journey." After seeing the one sheet (industry jargon for movie poster), it's executive produced by Steven Spielberg & Oprah Winfrey, starring Academy Award winner Helen Mirren, and distributed by my old company, The Walt Disney Studios.
Photo Courtesy of ArcLight Cinemas
We arrived at the ArcLight Cinemas Hollywood
and were directed into a private area.
and were directed into a private area.
Besides the movie screening, we are getting
a behind-the-scenes preview of the
new menu items at ArcLight's Cafe.
(New items debut September 2014)
new menu items at ArcLight's Cafe.
(New items debut September 2014)
It's been about 2 years since I've last been to the ArcLight Hollywood.
I forgot how progressive they are in having props from
actual films in the lobby, merchandising, and of course...food!
Not the typical concession type food, but real food.
See What Jay Eats...
Pacific Ceviche
Local halibut, citrus (orange, lemon, and lime), watermelon,
tomato, shallot, cilantro, and jalapeño on a crispy tortilla.
I love ceviche and this was a very good one.
I do want to try their Ahi Tuna Poke next time.
I'm kind of a poke snob, especially spending
summers with family in Hawaii.
The Classic ArcLight Salad
Organic greens, chopped chicken breast, Applewood smoked bacon,
provolone cheese, corn, grape tomato, green onions,
with homemade ranch dressing.
This salad couldn't be a more perfect fit for me,
had all of my favorites.
Spicy Southwestern Cheeseburger
Certified Angus Beef on a Portuguese bun with
cheddar cheese, crispy Fresno chili, and barbecue sauce.
You might say, OK, so they have a burger...
The incredible thing here is what you can't see,
the burger patty just melts in your mouth.
How can that be? They use a blend of different
Angus beef cuts that makes this burger a true winner.
This was a real surprise of the evening.
I would come back just for the burger!
Next is Course #4,
the palate cleanser.
Chocolate Martini
WAIT!
This isn't the palate cleanser...
But very good
Did you know
the director of "The Hundred-Foot Journey",
Lasse Hallstrom, also directed "Chocolat"?
Now you can see why the chocolate martini was mentioned.
Intermezzo - Sorbet
(Raspberry)
(Raspberry)
OK, THIS is the palate cleanser!
Time to taste some dishes inspired by the movie
we'll be seeing in just a few...
Chicken Tandoori
Skewered chicken breast with an Indian spiced yogurt marinade,
served with a cilantro-shallot vinaigrette.
Inspired by the cuisine from the film.
In the ArcLight Cafe, they will be Tandoori chicken wings.
Photo by Kristie Hang
Being interviewed by JD Cargill for ArcLight Stories
Enough of my shameless self promotion,
let's get back to the food...
Beef Bourguinon a la Hassan
Short rib, pearl onions, and mushrooms in a red wine sauce.
As I'm watching the film, I could almost taste it.
Oh yeah, I did!
A Banana Cardamom Creme Brûlée
I really love Cardamom (mentioned in the film)
and this creme brûlée had the right amount
and was a great ending to tonight's tasting menu.
and this creme brûlée had the right amount
and was a great ending to tonight's tasting menu.
The new menu items were an interest to all of us.
Time to get our popcorn and head into the theatre
for tonight's feature.
You had me a caramel corn!
The film began when the last person in our group sat down.
It reminded me of my days at The Walt Disney Studios.
Without popcorn tho...
(No snacks in the screening rooms)
Photo Courtesy of Kristie Hang
With @KristieHang, @TammyLaLaLand, and @BackyardBite
Look who's still eating...
The cool thing about ArcLight Cinemas, they have a 21+ theater,
you can bring in a glass of wine or cocktail from the bar.
It's not just about soda, popcorn, and candy...
See the Movie Trailer HERE
I don't want to spoil it for anyone who wants to see it.
All I'll say...
I was happy, sad, reminded me of working with
a French chef, and this film got me very hungry.
I enjoyed it!
I was happy, sad, reminded me of working with
a French chef, and this film got me very hungry.
I enjoyed it!
According to Fandango, the opening weekend
gross for this film was $11.1 million and
was #4 for the weekend of August 8 - 10, 2014.
If you haven't been to an ArcLight Cinema,
you should check out this Hollywood location.
A bird's eye view of the cafe, bar area, and main lobby.
Checkout the beverage menu at the bar,
they have film inspired cocktails.
They're also introducing a new wine list too.
they have film inspired cocktails.
They're also introducing a new wine list too.
Coffee, lattes, and shopping too...
"This place has got everything"
Jake Blues
The Blues Brothers
Before leaving the theater, I was cast for a
cameo in @TammyLaLaLand's Tastemade video.
See it HERE
I'm such a geek!
The New menu items will debut
September 2014
See You at the Movies!
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Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 464-1478
Thank You!
ArcLight Cinemas
Brianna Chavez
JD Cargill
Tait Forman
Gretchen McCourt
Gretchen McCourt
Stephanie Mussell
Steven Ramskill
NOTE: I was a guest of ArcLight Cinemas and thank them
for their invitation and hospitality.
All comments and opinions are strictly my own.
Photos by Jay Terauchi
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