Foodie movie buffs… this is for you. And it’s pretty much for everyone else who eats food, too.
Jane Pickens Film and Event Center will host its first “Foodie Film Festival” starting Friday, November 4th. The festival will feature 12 food-related films over his eight nights through Sunday, November 13th.At this event, Pickens will discover newport As well as some area restaurants.The festival overlaps newport restaurant week.
You can expect a wide range of movies from award-winning classics. chocolate When Julie and Julia animation for kids RatatouilleClick here for the full schedule.
We spoke with Pickens owner Kathy Staab to learn more about how she put the event together. The theater has recently hosted several themed screenings, including a collection of spooky movies for Halloween.
“I thought a lot about the different customer base and tried to incorporate a wide range of movies,” she explained. “During Restaurant Week, you can have an affordable meal at one of these restaurants and then go to the movies,” Staab added.
Starb is particularly excited about the new film The Art of Eating: The Life and Appetites of MFK Fisher. The film has been described as “a documentary about the exciting life and lasting impact of MFK Fisher, a groundbreaking mid-20th century Californian food writer who elevated cooking from a household chore into a critical study of life itself.” I’m here.
“She was one of the first to write on the subject and is known for writing very sensual writing about food. At that point (1950s) she would not have been published. I was.
In addition, the first screening of a new movie that will be released nationwide in late November is scheduled. “Closing film i love charlie It’s about a Chicago chef who ran one of the very early fine dining restaurants.
Local restaurants and food trucks are also participating.
“During Mystic Pizza (Thursday, November 10th), we will park our A Mano pizza truck in front of the theater,” Staab shared. “We are partnering with 41 North for The Art of Eating (Friday, November 4th). You must present your movie ticket stub to get it.”
charter book Newport is another local business participating in the festival. They will set up a film-related food book display in Pickens’ lobby on Fridays and Saturdays of the nine-day festival.
Other local businesses set up in Pickens for the duration of the festival include: Bellevue board Grab and Go Charcuterie Arrangements and of french pastry Complimentary snacks are available in the lobby Who is killing Europe’s great chefs When chocolate (Friday, November 11).
The festival runs from November 4-13. Click here for the full Foodie Film Festival schedule.
