Arts & Entertainment
5 Great Dinner and a Movie Ideas in the Minneapolis Area (Sponsored)
Get a $25 credit to both Fandango and Restaurant.com each month in the Dinner & A Movie package from Gathr, a new service from AOL.
Written by Julia Halewicz
Having kids can remind you of the simple pleasures in life that seem so out of reach—like going out for dinner and a movie with your partner.
But why not set aside some time for a night out? We’ve come up with 5 great dinner and movie ideas in the Minneapolis area—and an affordable way for you to enjoy them. To ensure your dinner and movie outing isn’t a wallet-busting expense, we’ve partnered with Gathr, a new service from AOL that allows consumers to bundle products and services from leading brands for up to a 60 percent discount.
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How does it work? Consumers can choose from a number of pre-bundled packages curated for specific interests, such as the Dinner & A Movie package where you can enjoy a date night with your partner and a $25 Fandango gift card and one of equal value from Restaurant.com. Or, consumers can build their own custom package to fit their specific needs with awesome brands including Pandora One, Fandango, iTunes, and more.
With those savings, there’s no better time than now to plan a fun night on the town. And to help get you started, here are five great local dinner and movie ideas:Take in an action flick: Spice up the evening at El Nuevo Rodeo, then check out new release “Rush,” starring Chris Hemsworth and Olivia Wilde about two race car drivers battling for glory on and off the track.
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Modern Family. There’s nothing normal about the family in “We’re the Millers,” but Jennifer Aniston and SNL alumnus Jason Sudeikis are sure to make you laugh. Follow with a trip to Shaw’s Bar for a classic American burger.
Scare up some fun. “Insidious: Chapter 2” will have you screaming as much as the first, as the Lambert family learn their struggle with the supernatural is far from over when a long-buried secret plunges them back into a terrifying world of darkness. Head to The Imperial Room for a post-mortem, if you have the stomach.
Romance with a twist. Watch a ladies’ man and hopeless romantic fall in love in “Don Jon,” a romantic comedy that takes aim at traditional romantic stereotypes. Dine on French cuisine at First Course for a romantic European experience.
Gangster style. Enjoy an all-star cast in “The Family,” starring Robert DeNiro and Michelle Pfeiffer as a mob family relocated to France who are just trying to fit in. Grab some Italian at Angelo’s Italian Restaurant for authentic dishes.
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