Mrs. Mista and I decided we wanted to do something different on our day off since they are so few and far between. She had heard about a new luxury theater in Pasadena, CA called Gold Class Cinema so she looked it up on the internet. After browsing the site we knew this was something we had to try.
Now I was a little stunned when I heard that the tickets were $29 each but we found out that if you become a Gold Class member (membership is free) you can get your tickets for $22 each when you make reservations online. That’s right reservations. Each theater (there are 6 total) has a maximum of 40 seats so I advise you to plan ahead.
When we arrived at the theater, we collected our tickets and we were guided down to the Lounge area where we were greeted by a hostess. She seated us at a table in an area the rivaled the swankiest of night clubs and introduced our waiter. He took our drink orders and left us to peruse the menu while he gathered our drinks. The menu had a wide variety of offerings Portabello mushroom sliders to Surf & Turf. We decided on the Charcuterie platter as an appetizer. Mrs. Mista ordered the Hamburger Sliders and I had the duck tacos.
When the waiter came back with our drinks, he escorted us to our seats in the theater. The seats were the most comfortable theater seats I have ever been in. Full reclining with a footrest, a large storage area in the arm for your things, a table between the two seats and button to ring for the waiter if you need him. They also offered us pillows and blankets but we declined because the temperature was quite comfortable. If you ever see a bad movie here, you will be quite comfortable as you sleep through it.
The food was delivered at different times during the movie by very unobtrusive waiters. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious. About halfway through the movie we got some rocky road popcorn and a brownie and cookie platter. Let me tell you something, if Mrs. Mista ignored the brownies and ate up all of the popcorn, that was some damned good popcorn.
All in all this was a great experience but here are a few tips if you decide to go.
1. Order tickets online. Seats fill fast and it’s unlikely that you can just walk up and see a movie unless you are by your self.
2. Stick to beer and wine. The signature drinks weren’t that tasty and they were expensive.
3. If you can, go on a Tuesday. Food is half price and beer & wine are only $3.
I highly recommend Gold Class Cinema. It is our new theater of choice.
BTW…we saw Prince of Persia. It was good.
Enjoy!
Bigmista
