The Phoenix Cinema may seem like an odd choice for a food blog review, but for those who don’t know, they have a cafe that serves up hot and cold food, snacks and a fully stocked bar. Plus, they have several vegan options on the menu making it a great place to pop in before catching a film. Bonus – you can even take your drink into the movie with you (everyone knows beer is the perfect accompaniment to salty popcorn). What I like about the Phoenix Cinema is that they are a completely independent, non-profit theater showing independent cinema, art and digital culture. In the two modern cinema screens they show everything from micro-budget independent films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, and they regularly organize festivals and events. Andrew and I popped into the cinema on a Saturday afternoon and ordered a couple beers while we checked out the menu. Looking around the cafe, it’s simply decorated with several square tables and plastic chairs. It’s not the best place if you want to have a special date, but it certainly works as a casual place to grab a quick drink or bite to eat before your show. Fortunately for us there were a few different vegan options. […]