There’s just something about enjoying a monster night with some pizza and soda. For those horror movie fans, Famous Monster Pizza in Decatur has you covered.

Famous Monster Pizza, 136 N. Second St., will host movies and all-you-can-eat pizza on Saturday, June 17, and Sunday, June 25. On June 17, the pizzeria will present the 2014 Godzilla at 10:30 p.m. during their Dark Hours Dinner Theatre. For their Sunday Matinee and June 25, they will show Jurassic Park: The Lost World at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

If those dates don’t work for you, they will also be showing Crawl on July 15 at 10:30 p.m. with a buffet.

Your $17 admission includes the movie and pizza buffet, breadsticks, and popcorn. Alcohol and soft drinks are extra. 

Famous Monster Pizza is built around classic motion picture monsters. The menu is adorned with dishes celebrating that with pizzas like the Frankenstein (featuring a little bit of everything) Poultrygeist (that’s chicken pizza, of course). 

The good humor continues with their sausage rolls and stromboli. I couldn’t help but smile at these wrapped delights named for movie mummies like Im Ho Tep Sausage Roll and The Scorpion King Chicken Parmesan. 

The bar includes domestic and craft beers and Two-EE wines. Don’t miss their classic soda fountain.

RibFest is a family-friendly affair

As we’ve mention, the local BBQ RibFest has a simple recipe for success: great barbecue, lively music, and a family-friendly atmosphere. 

“The beautiful thing is that everyone loves great barbecue,” co-executive director Marc Chappius said of the four-day festival at Headwaters, June 15-18. 

Highlighting the festival are national BBQ wizards and a few local pitmasters working their magic and competing for awards. 

Local vendors are also scattered around the park to satisfy whatever craving a barbecue lover has. Whatever style it may be — from Texas, Kansas City, Memphis, or Carolina style — they have you covered.

Don’t get hung up on the ribs, because there are also brisket, pulled pork, beef, turkey, baked goods, and sweets. If you are struggling to pick, some vendors offer platters that sample them all.  

Chappius says the laid-back nature of the event and a few full bellies tend to calm the soul.

“People who come to this event over the years know they can come and have a good time, bring their families, and leave the drama behind and just have fun.”

Asian eateries join local scene

There are some new Asian offerings in Fort Wayne. 

At Leo Crossing, Thai Garden, 10376 Leo Road, is serving up orange chicken, sushi rolls, chicken satay, tom yum, and yellow curry. They are open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday.  

In the Village of Coventry, swing by Zing Cuisine for a fast-casual option serving Asian fusion, including Korean chicken wings, Chinese dishes like orange and General Tso chicken, and Mongolian beef. The restaurant is open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday.

Korean eatery UNIQ BBQ & Shabu has set up shop in Maplewood Plaza. As the name suggests, it specializes in Korean barbecue and shabu hot pot.

Alcohol sales help area organizations

Three Rivers Distilling Co., 224 Wallace St., is giving back in June. 

Wednesday nights are Cocktails for a Cause. From 5:30-8:30 p.m. a portion of alcohol sales will benefit three local charities. Humane Fort Wayne was the June 7 beneficiary, June 14 is Habitat for Humanity, and June 21 is Fort Wayne Trails. 

Enjoy ice cream while watching ‘Encanto‘

Roanoke’s Jebi’s Ice Cream Shoppe, 235 N. Main St., will have a free movie night on Friday, June 16, with Disney’s Encanto. It begins at 8 p.m. in the Eyecare Associates Parking Lot at 270 N. Main St. Jebi’s will be open until 9:30 p.m. 

Bravas moves out of ‘pilot mode’

The new era of Bravas, 3416 Fairfield Ave., has begun.

After finishing their building and easing into operations while in “pilot mode,” the eatery is holding its grand opening through Saturday, June 10.

The restaurant will be open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. during the grand opening.

Off the Eaten Path is the Whatzup weekly column that covers Northeast Indiana’s restaurant and food news. Send your news items to info@whatzup.com.