State-Of-The-Art Dine-In Theater Set to Open in Lower Hudson Valley

If you want to enjoy your favorite movie in a comfy leather chair, while snacking on some pizza and sipping on a cold beer, you'll soon be in luck. And we're not talking about your own living room. If you miss going out for the real movie theater experience and want to catch the latest flick that's not yet available for home streaming, then this could be the place for you. A new movie theater chain plans to open its very first New York location, and it's coming here in the Hudson Valley.

LoHud reports that LOOK Dine-In Cinemas will open a location in Dobbs Ferry at Rivertowns Square. Initially, the theater was to open in December 2021, but LoHud says the new date is February 10. The company is based out of Dallas, TX and boasts eight auditoriums, surround sound technology, plus an extensive menu, craft cocktails, wine, and beer. Imagine all that delivered straight to your seat. This will provide a unique experience for the area, as LOOK only has seven locations nationwide; in Texas, California, Florida, and Arizona.

You'll be able to drink cocktails and other alcoholic beverages soon, while other theaters across the state have to wait to apply for licenses.  Recently, the New York State Liquor Authority announced that beer, cider, and wine can be served in movie theaters across New York. Some lawmakers have long felt the sale of booze could help boost business and attendance at theaters.

A number of theaters across the country have already been doing this, including theaters in New York City that offered table service. Other theaters were allowed to serve booze only if the customer drank it in a lobby café area, or if the venue also served as a functioning restaurant (places like Alamo Drafthouse, or LOOK Dine-In). Now, you can actually buy the alcohol at a concession stand with your popcorn, and then bring it into the theater. This could change a lot of things. The changes go into effect immediately, though as mentioned, it could take a little while for the theaters to obtain their licenses.