Eating beforehand is a good option to have. Yonkers Drafthouse had local beer and good pies for the area (NYC suburbs) at least through my last visits in '18. D

Eating beforehand is a good option to have. Yonkers Drafthouse had local beer and good pies for the area (NYC suburbs) at least through my last visits in '18. Drafthouse Downtown LA had local brews through current suspended activities. The Royale with Cheese was a solid go-to in both, and both venues were excellent for highlighting & enjoying local varieties. And / but when you, your date / group / cohort can decide whether to dine before, during, or after the film, the whole experience is better.