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CINEBISTRO - Upscale Movie/Dining Experience - photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino : A most delightful concept in theater/dining has just opened up in Hyde Park Village. Imagine an upscale casual eatery and a comfortable lounge and a state-of-the-art movie theater all in one. This is Cinébistro, and here you can watch popular first run movies in oversized leather rocking chairs with wide arm rests and a swing out tray with a cupholder. The theater operates much like live theater, in that when you purchase a ticket (on line or at the theater) you choose the seat you want to sit in. Patrons arrive 30 minutes before their selected movie, and order dinner. The food and beverage are then brought to your seat by a waiter. The theater also has a choice wine list and some signature house drinks. You don’t have to order food if you don’t wish, you can just enjoy the movie experience. The food is all fresh, prepared right on property, and brought to you by Chef Mike Lopez. The Cinébistro menu is well selected, with diverse dishes, great desserts, and assorted coffees and teas. There is also a concession stand if you come in late. You can order your food, receive a pager, and pick up your food when it’s ready. Once the film starts, no waiters will be in the theater. And yes, you can still get candy and popcorn. Don’t want to see a movie, but would like to have a bite to eat, or have a drink in comfortable surroundings? Cinébistro is also the place to go, as their lounge area is open to the public. Soon to be on tap, is a self-dispensing wine bar in the lounge area. To seal the deal as a great date night destination, the age limit for Cinébistro is 21 plus. The theater will, on occasion, have family matinees when certain types of films are being shown. Cinébistro is located at 1600 Swann Ave., Hyde Park Village. For more information, visit www.cobbcinebistro.com

CINEBISTRO - Upscale Movie/Dining Experience - photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

A most delightful concept in theater/dining has just opened up in Hyde Park Village. Imagine an upscale casual eatery and a comfortable lounge and a state-of-the-art movie theater all in one. This is Cinébistro, and here you can watch popular first run movies in oversized leather rocking chairs with wide arm rests and a swing out tray wi ...

Updated: Oct 15, 2009 9:10pm PST

HENRY PLANT MUSEUM photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino : Railroad magnate Henry Bradley Plant constructed the most magnificent hotel of its day, then fill it with treasures from around the world. With its Moorish architecture, opulent furnishings, and spectacular tropical gardens, Plant’s Tampa Bay Hotel attracted a host of celebrated guests, from Teddy Roosevelt to Sarah Bernhardt to Babe Ruth. A visit to the Henry B. Plant Museum and the authentically restored rooms of the Tampa Bay Hotel will transport you back to a time of indulgent ten-course meals, waltzing on the veranda and alligator hunting by moonlight. For more information on travel, events, or the Tampa Bay area happenings, visit www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

HENRY PLANT MUSEUM photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Railroad magnate Henry Bradley Plant constructed the most magnificent hotel of its day, then fill it with treasures from around the world. With its Moorish architecture, opulent furnishings, and spectacular tropical gardens, Plant’s Tampa Bay Hotel attracted a host of celebrated guests, from Teddy Roosevelt to Sarah Bernhardt to Babe Ru ...

Updated: Mar 19, 2008 12:58pm PST

SUNKEN GARDENS photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino : Although it's only early March and Sunken Gardens has not yet experienced it's gorgeous Spring bloom, it's still beautiful. Sunken Gardens was formed from an ancient sinkhole, and is 15 feet below sea level. The gardens were created by George Turner, Sr., in the 1920s. Enjoy this little pictorial stroll through the gardens of March.

SUNKEN GARDENS photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Although it's only early March and Sunken Gardens has not yet experienced it's gorgeous Spring bloom, it's still beautiful. Sunken Gardens was formed from an ancient sinkhole, and is 15 feet below sea level. The gardens were created by George Turner, Sr., in the 1920s. Enjoy this little pictorial stroll through the gardens of March.

Updated: Mar 13, 2009 8:09pm PST


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