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Monday, October 15, 2012

More Indications that Replacement for AVCO Cinema Isn't Aimed at UCLA Students

An earlier post on this blog noted that the currently-closed AVCO movie theater in Westwood near UCLA is being remodeled into a pricey cinema and that the prices didn't suggest a student  customer base is expected.  More such indication below:
Westwood Neighborhood Council members on Wednesday  (10-14-12) voted to support iPic Theaters' request for a conditional use permit to allow the sale of a full line of alcoholic beverages at the swanky theater.
"This is the kind of business we want in Westwood," board member Connie Boukidis said.
The theater will require that servers who take drink orders are the same servers who bring drinks back to guests. No switching of servers will be allowed, which aims to deter underage drinking.
iPic representatives pointed out some of the 426-seat theater's highlights at the meeting Wednesday, including plush seating, "ninja-like" service, an on-site, 5,000-square foot restaurant and other amenities...
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