MOVIES UNDER

THE STARS

BEGINS TONIGHT

AT

BETHESDA ROW

Fine Films Meet Fine Cuisine at

Outdoor Movies on Bethesda Lane

Just when you thought the outdoor movies were over in downtown Bethesda... A month of outdoor movies begins tonight at Bethesda Row!

Bethesda Row's "movies under the stars" starts off tonight with Vicky Cristina Barcelona, on the big screen on Bethesda Lane. You know the drill: there's "limited seating provided," and, otherwise, you should BYOC = Bring Your Own Chair. I'm never sure what that means. People duke it out for the "limited seats," and the losers run home and bring back chairs?

I've got a better idea - watch the movie from one of the best seats in the house - at Redwood, right on Bethesda Lane!

Not only is it better than lugging a chair from the parking garage (?!) but you also get to enjoy the food and drinks Redwood has to offer.

For each movie, Redwood will be offering special menu items.

The Spanish setting of tonight's movie has inspired a menu of paella ($20) and a refreshing white sangria ($8).

But wait, if you're a cinema purist, Redwood is also setting up an outdoor popcorn machine! That's right, fresh-popped popcorn for $3! Filling your expensive handbag you purchased earlier at one of the boutiques around Bethesda Row with the popcorn (as suggested by the photo of the fashionista Federal Realty is promoting the series with) is strictly optional!

So make plans for movies under the stars tonight at dusk on Bethesda Lane.

I'm not really the target audience for tonight's movie. I'm more of an Iron Man man (which, coincidentally, is on the Bethesda Row schedule for August 30!!). Scarlett Johansson was great in The Island, and very good in a small part in Iron Man 2, but Vicky Cristina Barcelona never really came across my radar. Sorry.

That's where Redwood comes in! With outstanding food and drinks, the great setting of a summer night on Bethesda Lane (forecast: Partly cloudy, low 70s), and the ticket price (FREE!), you will have an enjoyable evening, even if the particular film is not your genre of choice.

P.S. I'm looking forward to the August 30 menu Redwood will create, inspired by Iron Man! Contemplating a cocktail inspired by Tony Stark! And a Redwood version of his "American cheeseburger" from the movie?

Redwood Restaurant and Bar

7121 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814

Reservations: 301-656-5515