Dinner Before Halwa by Amit Tandon at the Moore Theatre
Planning dinner before Halwa by Amit Tandon at the Moore Theatre? The Hindi stand-up show comes to the Moore on Sunday, September 20, with doors at 5 PM and the show at 6:00 PM. Grappa is 2.3 miles away by car in Queen Anne, so you can share an early Mediterranean dinner and still arrive in good time. With a 6 PM start, a table around 4:00 PM works best.
Plan your evening around an early show
A 6 PM curtain on a Sunday means eating earlier than usual. Sit down at Grappa around 4:00 PM, order promptly, and you will have time for the drive downtown and the security check at the Moore, which uses metal detectors and a bag search and asks guests to arrive early. Before you leave, check the live route from Grappa to the Moore.
If you would rather make a day of it, Grappa serves weekend brunch on Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM. For parking near the theatre, will call and balcony access, see our guide to dinner near the Moore Theatre.
Getting to the Moore Theatre
The Moore has no parking lot of its own, but there is a loading zone right in front of the main doors, which makes a rideshare drop-off easy. If you drive, Seattle Theatre Group points visitors to the Securities Garage at 1922 3rd Avenue, between Stewart and Virginia Streets. Street parking nearby is free on Sundays, though spaces go quickly before an early show.
Your evening at a glance
- Around 4:00 PM: an early dinner at Grappa in Queen Anne.
- 5 PM: doors open at the Moore.
- 6:00 PM: Amit Tandon takes the stage.
Grappa is open until 9:00 PM on Sundays, so dinner before the show is the relaxed choice.
What to order before the show
Halwa is a show about marriage, which makes it a natural date night. For an early dinner for two, share a starter and a main, or pick from the vegetarian dishes on the menu.
- To share: Our Hummus, house-made red bell pepper hummus with tzatziki, or Saganaki, pan-seared graviera cheese with ouzo and lemon.
- Vegetarian mains: Primavera Pasta with asparagus, peas and cherry tomatoes, or the Zucchini Linguine.
- Other mains: Italian Branzino with lemon butter caper sauce, or the Seafood Risotto.
- Something sweet: Mama’s Tiramisu to share.
The full dinner menu changes with the season, and there are wines by the glass and cocktails. Choose a table in our candlelit dining room or on our heated four-season patio.
About the show
Amit Tandon is one of India’s best-known stand-up comedians, known for clean, observational comedy about family life. Before comedy he studied mechanical engineering, earned an MBA and ran an HR consultancy, then began performing stand-up in 2009. His Netflix special Family Tandoncies was the first Hindi stand-up solo special on Netflix.
Halwa draws on his own marriage of more than twenty years, turning its everyday negotiations into comedy. The show is performed in Hindi and presented in Seattle by STG Presents and OHO Productions.
The Moore opened in 1907 and is Seattle’s oldest operating theatre.
Reserve your table before the show
The form below opens on the show date with a table time that leaves room to reach the theatre early. Change either one if another time suits your plans better.
Frequently asked questions
What time should we book dinner before Halwa by Amit Tandon?
The show starts at 6:00 PM and doors open at 5 PM. A table at Grappa around 4:00 PM leaves time for an early dinner and the security line at the Moore.
Is Halwa by Amit Tandon performed in English?
No. The show is performed in Hindi.
How far is Grappa from the Moore Theatre?
Grappa is 2.3 miles from the Moore Theatre by car, in Queen Anne. The Moore is at 1932 2nd Ave in downtown Seattle.
Does Grappa have vegetarian dishes?
Yes. The menu marks vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, including Our Hummus, Primavera Pasta and the vegan Zucchini Linguine.
