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This summer, the Hotel del Coronado is launching an innovative dining concept, Fork n’ Film, merging gourmet cuisine with film screenings. The inaugural event features Disney·Pixar’s animated classic “Ratatouille.” Guests will enjoy a multi-course tasting menu curated to align with scenes from the movie, enhancing the experience with cocktails and mocktails. Tickets cost $204 per person, including the dinner and movie screening. Fork n’ Film promises a unique adventure for food lovers and film enthusiasts alike.
Coronado, California – This summer, Hotel del Coronado is set to launch an innovative dining concept called Fork n’ Film, which combines gourmet cuisine with film screenings. The inaugural event will take place this weekend, featuring Disney·Pixar’s beloved animated film “Ratatouille.”
The Fork n’ Film experience will take place in The Laundry, an atmospheric historic venue located within the hotel. This unique culinary journey consists of a multi-course tasting menu that aligns each dish with specific scenes from the movie. Guests can look forward to a full sensory experience as they taste dishes crafted by a team of creative chefs, with food prepared to arrive at key moments in the film.
This immersive dining experience includes specially crafted cocktails or mocktails, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the meal. Fork n’ Film has curated a pre-set menu that embraces the themes and aesthetics of “Ratatouille,” including classic, vegetarian, and vegan options to accommodate diverse dietary preferences.
Tickets to the event cost $204 per person, which also includes the cost of the movie screening and the curated multi-course dinner with beverage pairings. The “Ratatouille” events have select dates available from July 11 through August 9. Times for these events are set for 6:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with additional showings on July 18, 19, 26, 27, and August 8 and 9.
The culinary adventure connects to the film’s charming story about Remy, a Parisian street rat who dreams of becoming a gourmet chef. Throughout the movie, Remy assists kitchen worker Alfredo Linguini, resulting in tantalizing dishes that impress the discerning restaurant critic, Anton Ego. Audiences are treated to culinary creativity depicted in the film, which features mouth-watering meals such as a rich vegetable soup and the signature ratatouille.
Fork n’ Film was co-founded by Francesca Duncan and Nick Houston, debuting in Los Angeles in 2023. Since its inception, the initiative has expanded to major cities across the United States and internationally, including locations such as New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, Portland, San Francisco, Anaheim, and London. The producers of Fork n’ Film have indicated their plans to host additional themed movie dinners in the future, although specific details and dates are yet to be announced.
For those interested in experiencing a cinematic journey through taste, more details about the Fork n’ Film experience and ticket purchases are available on their official website. This event promises to offer an engaging blend of three-course culinary delights and film magic, perfect for food lovers and cinema enthusiasts alike.
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- San Diego Union Tribune: Immersive Ratatouille Dinner and Movie Series
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- MSN: Immersive Ratatouille Dinner and Movie Series
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Ratatouille film
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