iPic Theaters to close Monday, what to know about the closure

Heather Clark | Rockland/Westchester Journal News

Show Caption Hide Caption Video: Sneak preview of luxury movie theater iPic Theater, which features luxury amenities such as reclining seats with table service, a full bar, and upscale restaurant, will open in May at Rivertowns Square in Dobbs Ferry.

The iPic Theaters location at Rivertowns Square in Dobbs Ferry will close on Monday.

iPic Theaters Westchester features eight screens with 580 leather reclining seats with oversize cushions and legroom as well as seat-side food and cocktail service. The theater, which is a national brand with locations across the country, has a format similar to that at Alamo Drafthouse in Yonkers.

When the theater opened in 2017, CEO Hamid Hashemi told The Journal News: "In the 1920s and 30s, going to the movies was exciting. People looked forward to it. They got dressed up for their big night out — it was truly an event"

"This is a modern version of what going to the movies used to be," Hashemi said.

In August, iPic Theaters, the Westchester theater's Florida-based parent company, filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, citing high construction costs, among other issues. In a note to customers on the theater's website, the company noted the closure is part of its financial reconstruction.

The City Perch Kitchen + Bar attached to the iPic Theater, a contemporary restaurant featuring "fresh artisanal dishes made with seasonal ingredients," will also close Monday.

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In a FAQ section on the iPic Westchester website, customers who are part of the IPIC ACCESS membership reward program or have pre-sale tickets will be refunded. Gift cards for iPic and City Perch will also be refunded. However, points earned through the membership program will not be refunded or bought out nor will iPic or City Perch bonus cards. They can be used at other iPic locations.

"We greatly appreciate all of the support over the years from the local community," reads the FAQ, "and hope that you will visit another iPic location."

There are currently no plans to close other locations.

The two remaining iPic theaters in the area are located in New York City at 11 Fulton St., and Fort Lee, New Jersey at 2023 Hudson St.

The news of the location's closure comes 10 months after the supermarket Brooklyn Market, also located in Rivertowns Square, closed in February after a year in business.

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If you know of a new store or business opening, or closing, in your neighborhood and want to know what's going on, let us know! Email reporter Heather Clark at hclark@lohud.com or call 914-694-5312 with any information.