CineBistro welcomes guests with Hollywood glamour

CineBistro Westfield Southgate hosts VIP Grand Opening Thursday, Feb. 11.

  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 10:13 a.m. February 12, 2016
  • Sarasota
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The CineBistro at Westfield Southgate opened its doors and welcomed the public for an exclusive look at the completed theater Thursday night for the VIP Grand Opening. 

The opening had all the glamour of an old Hollywood premiere complete with stars Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and Audrey Hepburn in their most famous roles. The swanky lobby and bar was filled with guests eager to see what the long-awaited CineBistro has to offer Sarasota audiences. 

Among the amenities is a restaurant to see more than 100 with both indoor and outdoor seating along with a full bar and lounge. Seven screens with that seat 74 to 98 guests comfortably with leather, reclining seats.  

At the end of the evening guests were given an exclusive showing of Zoolander 2  on all seven screens. The official opening for the public is Friday, Feb. 12 but tickets have already been on sale since Tuesday. 

Films scheduled for showings this weekend are Deadpool, How to be Single, Zoolander 2, Hail,Caesar!  and Brooklyn.

Marilyn Monroe and James Dean, Olivia Gibson Dylan Maggio respectively, welcome guests to the CineBistro VIP Grand Opening.
Marilyn Monroe and James Dean, Olivia Gibson Dylan Maggio respectively, welcome guests to the CineBistro VIP Grand Opening.
Sally Mamalis as Audrey Hepburn greets guests to the entrance of CineBistro Westfield Southgate.
Sally Mamalis as Audrey Hepburn greets guests to the entrance of CineBistro Westfield Southgate.
President and CEO for Cobb Theatres Robert M. Cobb with Vice President of CinéBistro, Food & Beverage Fred Meyers and Jason Waganheim toast to the opening of CineBistro Westfield Southgate.
President and CEO for Cobb Theatres Robert M. Cobb with Vice President of CinéBistro, Food & Beverage Fred Meyers and Jason Waganheim toast to the opening of CineBistro Westfield Southgate.
Liam Selvey and Stevo Doccerson
Liam Selvey and Stevo Doccerson
A peak at the bar and lounge at the new CineBistro at Westfield Southgate Mall.
A peak at the bar and lounge at the new CineBistro at Westfield Southgate Mall.
David Hibberd, Jim Mortara, Jon VanSchoor and Kim Swanson
David Hibberd, Jim Mortara, Jon VanSchoor and Kim Swanson
David Hillenbrand, Nicole Hancock, Kathy Pinto, Jason Ellis and Falicia O'Brien
David Hillenbrand, Nicole Hancock, Kathy Pinto, Jason Ellis and Falicia O'Brien
Vice President of CinéBistro, Food & Beverage Fred Meyers and Sarasota City Mayor Willie Shaw
Vice President of CinéBistro, Food & Beverage Fred Meyers and Sarasota City Mayor Willie Shaw
Gus Mollasis and Katherine Michelle Tanner
Gus Mollasis and Katherine Michelle Tanner
Lauren Czaplyski
Lauren Czaplyski
Michael Furen and Rebecca Gagalis
Michael Furen and Rebecca Gagalis
Sheila Cowan and Jennifer Caloia
Sheila Cowan and Jennifer Caloia

 

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