I was speaking with some friends of mine from the Bay Area last night, and we were reminiscing about the Parkway theater in Oakland – a place where you can watch second-run movies on beaten-up couches while eating...

Swanky’s at Poplar and Kirby is not bad for burritos and tacos. One of the “new wave” burrito places that have finally invaded Memphis. Further north on Germantown Parkway is the best mexican in town at Tortugas...

Sorry, this won’t help you, but it might help others. The Cerrito theater in El Cerrito is showing the debate and offering free admission. The pizza isn’t bad if you get it freshly made.

's spectacular and I believe can be done within your budget provided you go easy on the wine. : ) As for pre theater, I would recommend sushi at Shimizu on 51st Street. It’s not far from the theater district and then fish is...

Ruth Lafler mentioned the Parkway Theater: If that’s the case, i’d actually see if the Cerrito is doing the same deal. The Cerrito is a very nice venue. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/566814

find an “office” in the Twin Cities should you ever visit again: There’s a bar/lounge in the Guthrie Theater that extends out over the Mississippi River. Views are pretty and it’s a good place to grab a...

Rex, Congratulations on tne graduation! PLU is a great school. The Dome is near downtown so suggestions nearby are: 1. Maxwell’s Speakeasy 2. Primo Grill 3. Asado 4. Indochine 5. Merende` For breakfast, don’t miss the...

giant fish and chips on E.18th (right by the parkway theater, near lake merritt) is great- especially if you like your fish and chips with a peppery, crispy crust. it’s non-greasy- no thick, heavy overwhelming batter....

Well, Living in Berkeley, my reach for exquisite popcorn has not extended to all theatres in the City....yet. But so far my favorite popcorn by far is the California theater. Behind that, I remember having excellent popcorn at...

try out A-Tan on poplar and highland tucked behind the highland quartet theater. out east, on germantown parkway, try Fu-Lin, behind the sonic on the west side of g-town parkway. those are my favorites and they don’t do...

Dinosaur is all the way over by the Henry Hudson Parkway, which is a good maybe 7 long blocks from Magic Johnson. It’ll definitely be able to accommodate a large group. Their food is decent and reasonably priced. You might...

In my pre-chowhound days over 15 years ago, I took my grandmother to an Italian restaurant in Queens called Albracamento’s (sp). I seem to think there is one off the belt parkway, also. Anyway, is the other one still there....

If you can plan in enough advance try to book the back area at Saka Gura on the eastside. It is delish authentic Japanese food in a setting that people often find a bit speakeasy-ish and exciting. I have eatne there with a group...

Pho Hiep Hoa. Up in Silver Spring Maryland, right behind the AFI Silver Theater. Full complement of garnish adds the flavor on top, while the beef broth provides a full, round, solid base. I stick with the thin sliced rare beef....

Il Pastificio on Broadway/Rt. 99 in Everett. They are right before (or after) the rotary/interchange at Rt. 99 & Rt. 16 (Revere Beach Parkway). Plus, good lobster ravioli, and they will sell you locally made fresh ricotta by the...