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Let's Go To Cinebistro

Cinebistro in Wesley Chapel is bringing the movies to life!

With so much in-home development when it comes to entertainment and television, it can almost be a chore to leave the house. Coming from someone who works two jobs and is enrolled in school, I understand the hesitance when it comes to making an effort to plan a night out when time permits.

One of my favorite things to do in my spare time is to sit down, relax and watch a movie I have never seen before. This is why I have recently committed to going to the movies at least once every two weeks. Not just any movie theatre however, I decided I will roll my spare time fun into one event and go to Cinebistro theatres.

Cinebistro theatre is not your regular movie theatre. After visiting a Cobb/Cinebistro theatre I can guarantee it will be very difficult to return to a regular theatre ever again. Although the prices are very high in comparison to a regular movie theatre, the experience is worth every penny.

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I have to admit I love to party and be caught on "the scene" quite often. However, I have also come to appreciate a restful weekend every so often. Recently, I attended a showing of the movie "Contagion" at the Cinebistro theatres in Wesley Chapel.

Before entering the movie theatre, my date and I purchased our tickets to the movie and were given the option of where we would like to sit and reserved our seats. We then went to the bar for a drink before the movie began. (Yes, there is a bar and it gets better!) We then entered the theatre where we were greeted at the door and taken to our seats.

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After being seated, a server promptly tended to us as we placed an order for an appetizer and a bottle of wine. Our appetizer was quickly brought to us along with our bottle of wine and chiller. The small tables attached to the large, luxurious seats were more then enough room for a comfortable meal.

With no one close by due to the spacious seating arrangements, and our very own bottle of wine in the theatre, the experience was very cozy. Throughout the movie as I sipped on my wine and gave in to willing suspension of disbelief, I was reminded of how much I missed the theatre experience.

I have always been a lover of films but with so much going on around me I forgot to let myself relax and engage in a story far from my own. I urge my readers and fellow Tampanians to get out and do the same.

Just a few suggestions for your visit: a) Buying your tickets online is a quick way to avoid a crowd. b) Arrive a bit early to ensure you can grab a snack and a drink if you would like. c) I'm bringing a blanket next time to really feel like home.

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