Eat, pray, love--three verbs that have proven essential to healthy living. The long-awaited film starring Julia Roberts and based on Elizabeth Gilbert's best-selling memoir debuted at number one during its opening weekend. Not only are women rushing to theaters in droves to see the film, it has managed to inspire all sorts of commercial ventures, from restaurants to food retreats. If you're yearning for the experience of Eat, Pray, Love without the extensive vacation days or steep budget, you're in luck. You can indulge in foods inspired by the movie courtesy of Gold Class Cinemas, a line of luxe theaters. They're offering packages throughout August that allow guests to take a gastronomic journey to each country in the film through menu items created by Gold Class Cinemas' top chefs.
Here’s what’s on the menu:
Caprese Skewer inspired by Italy: Grape tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil drizzled with olive oil
Masala Chicken Salad inspired by India: Roasted chicken mixed with celery, onions, golden raisins, cilantro, and a tangy curried yogurt dressing, served with grilled flat bread
Bali Fruit Salad inspired by Indonesia: Diced mango, papaya, pineapple, banana, chiffonade of Thai basil and mint, and Tahitian vanilla syrup, garnished with coconut crisp
Pizza Margherita: A hand-pulled pizza dough topped with tomato, fresh mozzarella, and hand-torn basil
Curried Chicken Salad: A roasted chicken mixed with celery, onions, golden raisins, cilantro, and a tangy curried yogurt dressing, served with dressed greens and grilled flat bread.
For tickets to the live cooking demo, dinner and screening event, visit Gold Class Cinemas.
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