The AMC Essex Green Cinema in West Orange, New Jersey closed for renovations back in September (read the Journal article), and re-opened on November 17, 2010 with new in-theater dining options for its guests.

“We are excited to present AMC Essex Green 9 as one of our flagship AMC Dine-In Theatres,” said Gerry Lopez, chief executive officer and president, AMC. “This concept showcases the options we provide our guests. It’s one example of how AMC embraces consumer trends and takes a proprietary approach to food and beverage service at the concession stand and inside our auditoriums.”

The theater now offers two meal-with-your-movie options, as well as a bar and lounge:

Cinema Suites^® - Four auditoriums will feature:

• Premium, upscale in-theatre dining
• Reserved seating in luxury recliners
• Up to nine feet of row spacing
• Extensive menu including Cinema Suites specialties such as Bleu Cheese Chips, Blackened Salmon and Lobster Ravioli served on unique swivel tables via seat-side service
• Cinema Suites guests must be at least 21 years old

Fork & Screen^® - Five auditoriums will offer:

• Casual, in-theatre dining
• Upgraded, comfortable reserved seating
• Table-top dining
• An extensive menu including Crab Rangoon Dip, Thai Coconut Chicken Tenders and Chocolate Loving Spoon Cake served via seat-side service
• Fork & Screen guests must be at least 18 years old unless accompanied by a parent or guardian (at least 21)

MacGuffins^®

• A full-service bar and lounge area inside AMC Essex Green 9
• Named after a term coined by famed filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock
• Features a variety of beer, wine, cocktails and a selection of appetizers and desserts
• MacGuffins guests must be at least 18 years old; minors accompanied by a parent or guardian (at least 21) are welcome

An adult will pay $10 for a movie ticket plus a $10 "experience charge" in the Fork & Screen auditoriums, and a $15 upcharge in the Cinema Suites. The experience charge is then applied to meal purchases in the auditorium.

Source: AMC Entertainment Press Release