# Hybrid Restaurant-Theaters CineBistro Pairs Fine Food & Films for a Truly Entertaining Experience By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-08-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinebistro References: [go.rollingout](http://go.rollingout.com/city/atlanta/listing/cinebistro-at-town-brookhaven/) & [cinebistro](http://cinebistro.com/) A slow decline in movie theater ticket sales is quickly showing that having the biggest and best cinema screen or the most eye-popping 3D film experiences no longer cuts it for people looking for entertainment—so CinéBistro is trying something new. CinéBistro is attempting to lure [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-perfect-bite) lovers out of their North Carolina homes with [stadium-style seating arrangements with roomy seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfortable-theater-seat), plus trays so that food can easily be served prior to a film's set screening time. Rather than seeing itself as a movie theater that serves food, CinéBistro's corporate executive chef Isaac Stewart says "We’re restaurant people running a movie theater." With luxury seating, food menus and [immersive screening experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/largeformat-experience), CinéBistro is hoping to appeal to a specific type of movie-goer that appreciates the finest food and amenities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Cinema Experience:** Opportunity for theaters to combine high-end amenities like luxury seating and gourmet menus to attract movie-goers looking for a premium experience. - **Integration of Dining and Entertainment:** Potential for restaurants and theaters to collaborate and create a seamless dining and movie-watching experience for customers. - **Personalized Immersive Screening:** Possibility for theaters to leverage advanced technology to offer personalized, immersive screening experiences for individual movie-goers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cinema:** Cinemas can explore the hybrid restaurant-theater concept and adopt luxury amenities to attract a niche audience seeking a more elevated movie experience. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can partner with theaters to offer dining options and facilitate an integrated dining and entertainment experience for their customers. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can incorporate hybrid restaurant-theater concepts to enhance their guest experiences and provide unique entertainment options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinema Snack Ordering Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preorder-concessions.md) - [Cinema-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a24-movie-chocolate.md) - [Spicy Cinema Snack Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amc-theatres-summer-of-spice.md) - [Popcorn-Focused Cinema Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bring-your-own-buckets.md) - [Knitting Screening Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitting-screenings.md) - [Projector-Replacing Cinema Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-led-screens.md) - [Real-Time Movie Screening Alerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinefind.md) - [Multi-Media Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-3d-journey-through-time.md) - [Cinematically Designed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daphne-restaurant.md)