Big Night at Ponyboy Brings an Iconic Culinary Cinema Experience to Point Loma

Big Night at Ponyboy is coming to The Pearl Hotel—and it’s bringing a five-course feast to match its cinematic namesake. This Culinary Cinema Experience with Cesarina pairs with the team at Ponyboy for a dreamy, Italian-inspired dive-in movie night under the stars.

Inspired by the beloved 1996 film Big Night, the menu is a love letter to Italian-American classics, including the showstopping timpano, along with chicken piccata, sgroppino, and spumoni ice cream sandwiches.

Expect old-world flavors, bold wines, and a poolside screening that brings the entire experience to life.

What’s on the Menu

  • Caesar Salad: Romaine, charred radicchio, crispy artichokes, parmesan
  • Timpano: Four pasta, tomato béchamel, basil
  • Chicken Piccata: ‘Nduja, potato purée, capers
  • Sgroppino: Lemon, champagne, slushy
  • Spumoni Ice Cream Sandwich: Dark chocolate, strawberries, pistachio

Wine pairings are available for an additional fee. And get there early for cocktail hour!

See you there!

Big Night at Ponyboy promises an unforgettable evening celebrating great food and cinema in the heart of Point Loma.

📅 Wednesday, April 23 | Cocktail hour 6:30 PM | Seating 7:15 PM | Movie starts 8:30 PM
📍 1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego
🎟️ Tickets are $125 | Get yours here
ℹ️ More info here

See you there, San Diego!

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  • Start Date
    April 23, 2025 6:30 pm
  • End Date
    April 23, 2025 10:30 pm
  • Status
    All done
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    Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel | 1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego
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    April 23, 2025 6:30 pm
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