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Restaurants Taking a Little Extra Time Off

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After a very busy holiday season, many on our local eateries will be taking some time off.  Here are one’s we know so far.  If you know of one, send us a note or list it in the comments below.

Ashley’s Pastry Shop
Closed for vacation through Jan 10th, will reopen Tues, Jan 11th at 7am 

Bakehouse Bread & Cookie Company
will be closed Jan 1 -11 and will reopen Jan 12th at 7am 

Bear Creek Donuts
Will reopen on Jan 7th

Grist Provisions
Will reopen at 10am on January 12th.

Hole N One Donuts
will reopen Jan 7th

Jay’s Seafood
Reopening Wednesday January 12th.

Jet Freeze
Will be closed 12/25-1/9 Reopening 1/10 12pm-7pm

Mamma DiSalvo’s
Will close Jan 1 – 11 and reopen on Jan 12th

Rumbleseat Wine
Closed Jan 1 – 6

Slyders Tavern
Closed through January 16th

Stone House Sweets Bakery & Coffee House
will reopen on Tues, Jan 11th

The Barrel House
Will be closed Jan 1st-6th.

The Dayton Woman’s Club
Will be closed January 1st – 14th

The Donut Haus
Will reopen on Jan 7th

The Winds
Closed for our winter break January 1-19, 2022. Will reopen Thursday, January 20 at 4pm for dinner.

Venecia Italian Restaurant

will be closed for vacation through January 19th. Will reopen on January 20, 2022, at 11 AM!

Learn to Curl

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You cheered the USA to the gold medal in Men’s curling in 2022, now is the chance to start your curling adventure.

Remembering Dayton’s Closed Restaurants- 2021 Edition

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For another year plagued by the pandemic, we are pleased to report that less restaurants closed this year than in each of the previous 4 years.  Here’s a look back at those eateries we lost in 2021:

 

Heavenly Indian Grill, a kosher Vegetarian eatery featuring Chaat, tandoori, curries, and other South Indian specials was located on St Rt 741.  When  was Lexis Nexis employees began working from home, they saw a downturn in business and just couldn’t sustain the levels needed to succeed.

Gyro Palace on Airway closed in January, only to be replaced just a few months later by Gyro Maximus.

Even the chains felt the drop in business as Fuzzy Taco announced in January of 2021 that its Beavercreek location will be closing its doors permanently, like many other businesses throughout the pandemic. Fuzzy’s isn’t gone forever though, the restaurant has another location in Cincinnati.

Crossroads BBQ and More, the locally owned and operated  restaurant, which moved into a former Cadillac Jack’s space in Fairborn in April 2019, shut its doors in January as its owners announced on their restaurant’s Facebook page.

Mimi’s Cafe at the Greene closed in February after nearly 15 years in business.  When Mimi’s Cafe opened in 2007 the then fast-growing chain was owned by Bob Evans Inc. Bob Evans sold the brand to Dallas-based Le Duff America Inc. in 2013.  At one point they had almost 80 locations, but according to their website, they are now down to about 40 restaurants.

Sushi Hana, the  Japanese and Korean Restaurant located on Lyons Road since 2013 closed rather quietly in February.  At first it posted temporarily closed signs and then just never reopened.

St Anne The Tart, after two highly successful years in February they announced they were shutting down as  owner Megan Smith declared she’d “channel our efforts into new projects and begin looking for a space that will let us grow long-term in this new era of social distancing.”  Earlier this month Smith shared in an email that though she’s been looking she just hasn’t found a spot that’s right.  She did announce she is working on a cookbook and she was “putting all of my best effort and energy right now into a way in which we can still do community well together—something that feels in line with the ideals and mission we all seem to have in common.”

Lefty’s Eats & Espresso Xenia, a second location for this sandwich and coffee shop just didn’t seem to have the momentum to keep the Xenia spot afloat, as the owner announced the closing on their Facebook page in March of 2021.

Gigi’s Gyro’s in Miamisburg, which opened in August of 2018 and was slowly expanding to offer a number of international product for sale shut their doors for good in March of 2021.

Stillwrights, makers offine small batch moonshine, bourbon and rum  shut down in May of 2021.  In an unusual move Cincinnati Distilling Company bought Stillwrights brand after the Fairborn-based distiller announced its permanent closure in May.

Cafe 1610, the all vegan spot in Dayton that opened in the District Provisions spot on Wayne Ave in September of 2020 with three partners, Molly Blackshear, Xtine Brean and Cathy Mong, wasn’t open long before Xtine Brean stepped away from the business. In a video announcement on the Café 1610 Facebook in May of 2021  co-owner Molly Blackshear made the sudden announcement that Dayton’s only all-vegan restaurant would be closing at the end of the month, relocating, rebranding and “starting pretty much over in a sense.” In November they announced they would be doing some pop up shops under the Bee Vegan label.

Xuan Vietnamese, a small family owned eatery on Airway, was doing pretty solid business, until the pandemic.  His daily lunch rush from the base was gone.  Then in January  he came into work one day and smelled gasoline and saw “Fuck U China Virus” graffitied on the side of his restaurant’s building. He was shocked and he and his wife felt unsafe.  In late February a fire broke out and was being investigated as arson.  A rise in attacks against Asian-Americans combined with the economic impact of COVID-19 has left many Asian-American-owned businesses struggling. Xuan closed in May of 2021. But there is some happy news for Noop’s business.  He has now opened a stall at the 2nd Street Market, operating as HomeStyle Thai Bistro.

Texas Beef & Cattle Co, which had operated for five years on West Third Street in the Wright Dunbar neighborhood struggled during the pandemic to maintain the hep they needed to run the restaurant.  Inconsistent hours and that lack of help seemed to be the final nail in the coffin of this barbeque business.  According to their website, they are still doing catering.

Paradise Key Cafe, 1060 Patterson Road in the Breitenstrater Plaza  closed permanently in July of 2021.  The restaurant’s chief executive officer Jennifer Lynn Jones posted this on Facebook: “With a heavy heart, I am sorry to announce that Paradise in Kettering has closed its doors due to under performance. When we took over, we had hoped to bring the party to this location, but we just couldn’t quite get it to where it needed to be.” 

Las Piramdes, the Centerville eatery closed this summer on July 6. The 6290 Chambersburg Rd, Huber Heights location remains open.  Fabian Leon, son of one of the Las Piramides founders mentioned that the building had been sold. We’ve since learned that owners with Fireside Café in Liberty Township, purchased the building on 101 W. Franklin Street and will be opening The Brunch Pub.

Rapid Fired Pizza closed two underperforming units in August. Both 2001 E. Dorothy Lane in Kettering & 1200 Brown St. were shut down.

The Patriot Eatery & Pizzeria which took over the location that had once been  Starlite Restaurant & Diner on Smithville Road  in 2016. In August of 2021 they announced via their Facebook page “Thank you for your support and your smiles and business. It’s been a pleasure serving you these past few years. Please stay safe and happy. Lots of love the Patriot family. One big hug going out to y’all.”  On Nov. 4, Patriot Eatery and Pizzeria reopened for carryout and delivery at 2119 Germantown St. in Dayton. Delivery is  available through the delivery apps DoorDash and Uber Eats. To order, customers should call 937-496-5734.

Fino Sur opened in May of 2020 to serve authentic Peruvian cuisine.  The food was good, but the business never built up enough of a following and closed in Oct of 2021

Panera Bread closed down two of it’s established locations this past summer, one on St Rt 725 near the Dayton Mall, which had operated since 2005 and the other in downtown Centervile on St Rt 48 next to Square One Salon, but announced they would be replaced by a a new and larger location that would also have a drive-thru.  That new location opened in October.

This Medway restaurant had been serving the community for 80 years as The Tavernette.  In 2015 John & Kelly Hill  purchased it and then in 2020 decided  with the mandatory shut down brought on by the Corona Virus, the time was right for the change to 316 Tap & Barrel Grill.  With sporadic shut downs during the pandemic, they announced via Facebook that the were closed until further notice.

With over 40 years of success at the original Little York Tavern and Pizza, owner Matt Hentrick decided to open a second location in Kettering on Dorothy Lane in a building that had most recently housed Arepas & Co.  Opened in October of 2020, is was a struggle. That location has housed many  previous tenants, and once again proved to be unsustainable and just closed recently.  Luckily this closed has no effect on the original Little York location!

Owning a restaurant has always been a hard career choice, but add a pandemic, staffing struggles and supply chain issues and it’s understandable why so many of these places had to close.  We wish all the owners much success as they start new chapters in their life and applaud those that have already done a reinvention.

Have we missed one of your favorites that closed this year?  Leave us a comment below.

Zero-Proof for 2022!

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Ghostlight Coffee started selling zero-proof spirits in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shane Anderson, owner of Ghostlight Coffee, and his wife Lezley Pisone, had been diving into the world of nonalcoholic spirits at home and wanted to share the opportunity with the Dayton community. What started as a single shelf of products has transformed into a full-fledged bottle shop located inside the historic coffeehouse located on Wayne Avenue.

The Bottle Shop by Ghostlight boasts a varied selection of zero-proof spirits and “social beverages,” as the shop calls them. Customers can choose from familiar spirits such as gin, whiskey, tequila and rum (all with no alcohol) as well as pre-mixed “cocktails” and unique herbal elixirs. A variety of sparkling beverages and “clean” wines, non-alcoholic craft beer, cocktail syrups, aperitifs, aromatic bitters and more, all crafted without alcohol, open up wonderful tasting experiences for any palate.

“I have been more than pleasantly surprised to experience some bar cart staples’ and unique herbal elixirs that are now a part of my evening ‘unwind’ ritual,” said Pisone, who chooses an alcohol-free lifestyle but has experienced the taste of popular cocktails in the past.

The demand for better non-alcoholic beverages has been growing rapidly since the start of the pandemic. Prior to recent years, those abstaining from alcohol for any reason often had few choices. Water, soda, or if you were lucky, a tonic with lime was probably the best you’d find at a party or bar. “Sober bars” and non-alcoholic cocktails have been popping up with greater frequency nation-wide, but the Ghostlight Coffee Bottle Shop will be the first of its kind in Ohio.

Ghostlight also has a line-up of bubbly Brut Champagne and Rosé stand-ins such by TÖST, Zilch and Jøyus for those who would like to provide these non-alcoholic options for your wedding or other celebratory events. These will be available by the bottle or to pre-order by the case.

‘We recently came to the rescue for a local couple that was hosting an alcohol-free wedding,” said shop manager Jennifer Piasini. “The couple had ordered multiple cases of TÖST, a dry sparkling white tea beverage, but the delivery was delayed. They came into the shop and cleared our shelves so they could have a toast at their reception!”

The Bottle Shop was purposefully completed just in time for “Dry January” to support those who may be adjusting their habits in the new year. Ghostlight plans to offer a limited menu of zero-proof cocktails so new customers can taste and experience some of the most popular products. The Bottle Shop will also host special events such as a zero-proof cocktail class led by former Ghostlight barista and level-three sommelier candidate Evan Danielson on Friday, January 21.

The Bottle Shop by Ghostlight Coffee is located inside the existing coffeehouse at 1201 Wayne Avenue. Hours are 1:00pm-6:00pm Monday through Saturday, but additional shopping may be done by request with Ghostlight Coffee manager Jennifer Piasini, (937) 985-2633 Ext. 1 or [email protected].

 

New to Zero-Proof?  Shane and Lezley Share Their Favorites:

Pisone is partial to a classic gin & tonic with Monday Gin and Fever Tree Aromatic Tonic Water. Anderson, on the other hand tends to mix up an evening Old Fashioned with Monday Whiskey and a WithCo mixer. The couple mutually enjoy the calming Three Spirits Nightcap as a tremendous end of day cocktail.

Ghostlight Coffee manager Jennifer Piasini enjoys a refreshing Spirito Fresco with Free Spirits Gin, Jo Snow Aperitivo Spirito and Fever Tree Aromatic Tonic. She also has found the Waterbrook Winery Chardonnay a terrific alternative. Explore more of our favorites online.

Zero-Proof Cocktail Recipes:

French 75 – a festive non-alcoholic take on this celebratory cocktail
1 oz. Ritual Gin
1⁄2 oz. Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice

1⁄2 oz. Simple Syrup
3 oz. Chilled Jøyus Brut Garnish with a Lemon Twist

Maple Old Fashioned – a classic 2 oz. Monday Whiskey
1 tsp. Pure Maple Syrup
4 dashes DRAM “Black” Bitters Garnish with a Cocktail Cherry Stir with ice cubes

Three Spirits Julep – choose your own adventure! Use either the energizing Livener or the mellowing Nightcap by Three Spirits to make this delicious cocktail your own.

2 oz. Three Spirits Livener OR Nightcap 1⁄2 oz. Simple Syrup
3-4 dashes DRAM “Citrus” Bitters 10-12 Mint Leaves
Muddle Mint Leaves with Simple Syrup Mix well with remainder of ingredients and crushed ice
Garnish with Mint Leaves

Neon News: Denzel & Frances in Joel Coen’s TRAGEDY OF MACBETH

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LICORICE PIZZA was just what we needed for the holidays…an exclusive engagement of a big Oscar contender that would bring people to the cinema! Our audiences have been loving it, and it will stick around.

Starting this Friday, we’ll have another exclusive of a big award season contender – THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH! If you still need to see NIGHTMARE ALLEY, Friday afternoon will be your last chance.

Synopsis for THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: Opens Dec. 31! “Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand star in Joel Coen’s bold and fierce adaptation—a tale of murder, madness, ambition, and wrathful cunning.” (A24) Ann Hornaday of WASHINGTON POST wrote, “The pursuit of power by any means necessary – and the moral injury that ensues – feels both ancient and urgently new, especially when it’s animated by the artistry and acute intelligence on display here.” Click the photo below to watch the film’s trailer.
CONTINUING IN OUR VIRTUAL CINEMA
We still have a handful of titles available in our Virtual Cinema…and we hope to add something new in the next few weeks. To read more about all the films that are still available, please visit our WEBSITE. Here’s a LINK with a video I made about how Virtual Cinema works. Our Virtual Cinema is slowing down, but we still want to bring new films now and again that deserve to be seen that you can enjoy from home! More titles are on the way…stay tuned!
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENT
A DREAM TO SERVE THROUGH EDUCATION is a new short documentary that is being presented by the founder of The Dayton School. “The Dayton School (TDS) is an up and coming revolutionary educational experience for students, families, and the surrounding community. The school will specifically service Dayton students, however, through after school programming and community partners we plan to offer educational experiences for TDS families and the community. This documentary outlines a story of a young woman’s journey of resilience through poverty to educational success. Follow her on this voyage as she transforms humbling life lessons and early teaching experiences into passion and commitment to create rewarding education environments for all Dayton families. Witness her unflagging support for the Dayton community as a dedicated educator inside and outside of the classroom. It is the belief of The Dayton School that every child, regardless of zip code, economic status, or culture, deserves a free holistic project based style education that transcends beyond high school.
The Dayton School has a mission to improve access, opportunity, and resources for students through multiple exemplary education pathways. This short 30 minute documentary can be viewed for $10 on Thursday January 20th at 7:30pm at THE NEON. After viewing the film The Dayton School’s board, and/or film participants will be available for questions, comments, and discussion. Tickets are available at THE NEON’s Box Office or via this LINK. For more information regarding The Dayton School, including ways in which you can support prior to viewing, please visit Daytonschoolohio.org.” (taken from press notes)

THE NEON wants to keep our Staff and Patrons safe! Our Board of Directors has sought advisement from Combined Health Dayton & Montgomery County and the Center for Disease Control…we’re also looking at other arthouse cinemas in major markets across the country. We have recently made one minor change to our policy. Masks are now required for all guests age 2 and higher until further notice.  All patrons aged 12 and over will be required to present proof of vaccination with a photo ID or a negative COVID-19 test from the last 72 hours. (Self-reported vaccination records not verified by a third party health care provider are not acceptable. Test results must include name, test result, and a timestamp within the past 72 hours.) We will continue to monitor the community’s health data and amend our policies based on guidance. Please stay tuned to THE NEON’s website for the latest updates. A couple helpful hints!! Take a single picture of your photo ID and your vaccination card in the same shot. You’ll be able to flash this photo at our box office, and that will work as proof enough for us. If you have a smart phone, you could also download the app that most folks in NYC are using to get into movies, Broadway shows and restaurants – NYCCOVIDSAFE. This app will have you take a photo of your ID and your vaccine card – and it saves you from having to hunt for a photo on your phone. I downloaded it, and it’s very easy to use.

Please remember – We ask that you arrive before showtime to allow for checking everyone in before the auditorium gets dark!
Thank you for all of your support!
We hope to see you soon,
Jonathan
IN-PERSON SHOWTIMES for Tuesday, Dec. 28 – Thursday, Jan. 6 :
NIGHTMARE ALLEY (R) 2 Hrs 30 Min
Tuesday-Thursday (Dec 28-30): 3:15, 7:00
Friday (Dec 31): 1:00
FINAL DAY – Dec. 31!
LICORICE PIZZA (R) 2 Hrs 13 Min
Tuesday-Thursday (Dec 28-30): 3:30, 7:20
Friday, Saturday, Sunday (Dec 31-Jan 2): 12:50, 4:10, 7:20
Monday-Thursday (Jan 3-6): 3:30, 7:20
THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH (R) 1 Hr 45 Min
Friday (Dec 31): 4:30, 7:30
Saturday & Sunday (Jan 1 & 2): 1:30, 4:30, 7:30
Monday-Thursday (Jan 3-6): 3:15, 7:00
COMING SOON – In-Person Screenings:
(All Dates Are Tentative. Dates Often Move And Sometimes Disappear)
TBD – CYRANO
TBD – PARALLEL MOTHERS
TBD – DRIVE MY CAR
TBD – THE DUKE
TBD – MOTHERING SUNDAYS

Eastwood MetroParks Wants To Recycle Your Christmas Tree

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Five Rivers MetroParks hopes to collect 800 used holiday trees for an important conservation project that will bolster aquatic habitat and improve angling opportunities at Eastwood Lake.  The public can recycle their trees by dropping them off at Eastwood MetroPark (lake side), 1401 Harshman Road, from Dec. 26 to Dec. 31 and Jan. 2 to Jan. 31. Eastwood MetroPark is closed Jan 1, 2022.  Trees should be free of decorations, paint and artificial snow.

Christmas Trees - Eastwood Lake

MetroParks’ parks and conservation staff and volunteers, along with staff from the Ohio Division of Wildlife, will bundle and sink the donated trees into Eastwood Lake on Wednesday, Jan. 19.

“By sinking these trees, we’re adding a natural resource that will provide refuge and feeding areas for fish,” said Grace Dietsch, MetroParks’ regional manager of conservation. “It also gives the public a way to repurpose their trees and enriches Eastwood Lake’s ecosystem — a win-win for nature and the community.”

Five Rivers MetroParks successfully completed the same conservation project in early 2019. With help from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), nearly 750 trees were sunk into Eastwood Lake. According to ODNR fisheries biologist Michael Porto, tree sinkings at Eastwood Lake and other public bodies of water have yielded positive feedback from anglers.

In 2020 and 2021, MetroParks collected trees for ODNR to sink in local state parks.

“It’s an ongoing process for habitats such as Eastwood Lake,” Dietsch said. “Because this body of water was once a quarry, there is a lack of woody debris surrounding the lake. That means natural materials — such as leaves, branches and wood — don’t fall into the lake. With help from the community, we can support aquatic life and improve angling opportunities throughout the lake.”

 

Ring in New Years 2022 in the Miami Valley

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After a long year filled with ups and downs, there’s something about attending a New Year’s Eve party that feels more exciting than any other holiday celebration.  December 31 is still one of the best celebrations of the year. It’s an excuse to put on your fanciest, sparkliest outfit and get together with friends and family, to toast the successes of the last year and the possibilities of the year ahead.

Here’s a round up of ways to ring in 2022 in the Miami Valley:

American Czechoslovakian Club New Years Eve Dinner Dance with The Frank Moravcik Band

New Years Eve Dinner Dance with The Frank Moravcik BandFriday, December 31, 2021. 6pm
American Czechoslovakian Club
922 Valley Street, Dayton, OH 45404
 $30.00 dinner & dance, $20.00 dance only
Dinner Served: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Dancing: 8:30pm – 12:30am
Includes: Roast Pork & Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes & Vegetable Salad & Bread, Deserts, Beer, Wine, Soda, & Coffee
Public Invited: Reservations Required: Mary Chidester 937-287-4275
[email protected]

NYE Celebration w/ DJ Danny D at Bar Granada

* Table reservations: (512) 878-9006 or email to: [email protected]

* Music by DJ Danny D

* Party 9pm-2am.

* Cover: $10

* Party Favors included

* Champaign toast @ midnight included

The Pullouts NYE Bashat Blind Bob’s

430 E 5th St Dayton, OH 45402    937) 938-6405

Ring in the new year with The Pullouts! Toast at midnight Tickets $15

Bozacks Cocktail Lounge  New Years Eve Sneaker Ball

142 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402-2130, United States

Fri, Dec 31 9pm -2 am

A New Years Eve Party like no other. Lace up your chucks and party with us!!! $15 per person/$25 per couple

Doug Hart Solo Acoustic at Carmichael’s Pub

3011 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45420
9pm – 12:30

The Caroline New Years Eve Dinner 2021

5 South market Street, Troy, OH 45373.   (937) 552-7676

DINNERS:

12 oz Roast Prime Rib of Beef $34
10 oz Certified Angus Beef Sirloin $27
6 oz Beef Filet Mignon $34
Pan Seared Halibut $27
Grilled Maple Glazed Salmon $26
Chicken Picata $21

Garlic Shrimp Linguine $27
House Made Lasagng $20

 

DPAA New Year’s Eve: Return to Vienna

Fri, Dec 31, 8pm,  $5-50
Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
1 W 2nd St, Dayton, OH

Ring in the New Year with the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance in the most anticipated musical event that has made the Schuster Center the essential place to be on New Year’s Eve in Dayton. Reserve your seats early for a night out on the town that will have you back home or wherever else you might want to be when the ball drops in Times Square and the clock strikes 2022!

Dublin Pub

300 Wayne Ave Dayton, OH 45410 (937) 224-7822

Will  have a 6 hour New Years Party celebrating every time zone from 6pm – midnight with drink and dinner specials to go with each zone.
LIVE MUSIC by JAMESON’S FOLLY from 7pm – midnight.
In addition to our regular menu we will also be serving the following.
NYE Food & Drink Specials
6pm Germany: Champagne & Sauerkraut Balls – Breaded and deep fried sauerkraut. Eating Sauerkraut is said to bring blessings and wealth throughout the new year.
7pm Ireland: Black Velvet, Champagne/Guinness & Corned Beef and Cabbage is said to bring abundance and luck.
8pm Iceland: Champagne & Fiskbullar – Scandanavian dish similar to a fish cake.
9pm Sandwich Islands: So this time zone doesn’t have much going on in the middle of the Atlantic so order one of our sandwiches and have some champagne to keep the party going.
10pm Brazil: Pomegranate Mimosas & Lentil Soup. Eating Lentils is said to bring wealth and fortune.
11pm Puerto Rico: Coquito (Coconut Eggnog) & Arroz Con Gandules a flavorful Puerto Rican rice dish made with gandules (pigeon peas), green olives and sofrito.
USA: Champagne & 12oz Prime Rib cooked to order served with your choice of 2 sides.

El Meson New Year’s Eve Dinner

903 E Dixie Dr, Dayton, OH. 4-9pm

 

With food specials like Solomillo de Cerdo, our whiskey glazed pork medallions over butternut squash puree and topped with glazed apples and our Paella Valencia paired with a El Meson Margarita, Mojito, or even bubbly. you won’t want to miss it!
Reservations for New Year’s Eve at El Meson can be made at http://elmeson.net/nye-tickets/
*Please note, we are requiring a $10 deposit per person to secure your reservation. Your deposit will be credited toward your bill at the end of the night and is refundable with a 72 hour notice

Funny Bone Comedy Club

88 Plum Street Suite 200 @ The Greene, Dayton, OH 45440  937-429-5233Dec 31st 7:30 or 1opm Show

Jason has a unique and refreshing style of comedy that has landed him on some of the nation’s most lucrative stages, including The World Famous Comedy Store and The Apollo Theatre. His hilarious, over-exaggerated stories have secured his position as one of Columbus’s top comedians, having been named funniest person in Ohio in 2008, and funniest person in Columbus in 2013. Jason has performed in multiple comedy festivals across the country, including the prestigious Boston Comedy Festival, and has been featured on Sirius Satellite Radio, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity, and Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks on TruTV.

Harlem Globetrotters in Dayton

Harlem Globetrotters in Dayton Fri, Dec, 31, 2021  2pm
Wright State University Nutter Center
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435 

Known as innovators of the game of basketball for decades, the world famous Harlem Globetrotters come to Wright State University’s Nutter Center.  Tickets $27 –  $137

New Year’s Eve at the Irish Club of Dayton

Irish Club of Dayton, 6555 Dog Leg Rd

FLASHBACK BAND Live at the Irish Club of Dayton.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.  Grab your tie dye, bell bottoms and hippie beads and boogie in the New Year!  Doors open at 7:00, band starts at 8:30, heavy appetizers, pork & kraut, champagne toast at midnight.

$30 per person if purchased by Dec. 30th, $35 per person after Dec. 30th or at the door (unless sold out).

Julia’s Nite Club New Year’s Eve Bash

8939 Kingsridge Dr, Dayton, OH 45458-1620

To make reservations please message us at [email protected] for the fastest response.
We’ll have DJ Tim Dylan spinning the tunes all night long. Your reservation will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, party favors, traditional festivities at midnight and of course your seat at a table or at the bar. Seats are $25 per person

Lily’s Dayton

329 E 5th St Dayton, OH 45402    (937) 723-7637
Serving a special 5-course menu on Friday, 12/31 with seatings from 5-10:30pm and the bar open late.
1st course: amuse: Smørrebrød: Dense rye bread with lemon garlic dill butter, topped with smoked herring, pickled red onions, cucumbers, capers, red clover sprouts, and shaved hard-boiled egg. (sub cucumbers for GF, asparagus for vegetarian)
2nd course: salad – Chioggia beets and butternut squash salad with zucchini and squash ribbons, green onion curls, and citrus dijon cream dressing (GF)
3rd course: hot appetizer- Pan Seared Scallop over rainbow chard hash with multicolor fingerling potatoes, borscht sauce, pea shoots, diced apple, and crème fraîche (GF) (vegetarian sub heirloom carrot)
4th course: main – Cabernet Bone-in Braised Beef Short Rib with multicolor polenta, heirloom carrots, portabella mushroom-red wine sauce, garnished with fresh herbs (GF)
or
Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi with heirloom grape tomatoes, pomegranate seeds, green goddess bechamel, toasted hazelnuts, and Italian cheese tuille
5th: dessert– Lemon citrus cake with saffron honey mousse and blood orange coulis
-a GF dessert is available upon request
The cost per person is $69 each for the 5-course meal, and there will be vegetarian and GF options for each course. This will be the only menu being served.

Mills Park Hotel

321 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH 45387    (937) 319-0400

Join us for the 2022 New Year’s Gala at the beautiful Mills Park Hotel!

$150 Tickets include:

5 course dinner
Specialty welcome drink, Cocktail hour & appetizers, Complimentary Keepsake, Champagne Toast, Late Night Snacks
Live DJ with great music all night!

ask about hotel packages

New Year’s Eve Skate


Friday, December 31, 2021.  11am – 10pm 

 Riverscape MetroPark
111 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, OH 45402

Skate your way into the New Year at RiverScape in downtown Dayton! $6 to skate. Ice skate rental: $2 daily

2022 Piqua New Year’s Eve Firework Show

Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 11:59 PM

The City of Piqua is excited to announce the return of the Piqua New Year’s Eve Firework Show! With how successful this show was last year we decided to bring it back! This extraordinary firework display will begin at midnight on December 31, 2021.
The fireworks will be shot off from the Northeast range of town, the same location as last year. This location allows the community to view the fireworks from most households in Piqua.

Rip Rap Roadhouse New Years Eve with Bamboo Harris LIVE

 Fri, Dec 31, 2021 7pm 
 Rip Rap Roadhouse
6024 Rip Rap Rd., Huber Heights, OH 45424
Join us for New Years Eve at the Roadhouse with Big Daddy Bamboo! No Cover.

Rock and Bowl Family New Year’s Eve Party

12/31  4:30 – 6pm

Poelking Bowling
1403 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420

This party for the family gets you 1.5 hours of bowling, a large 1 topping pizza, pitcher of soda, shoe rentals, and party favors for up to 6 people per lane. $60/lane

Stella Bleu

20 North Fountain Springfield, OH 45502.    (937) 717-0478

4 course Dinner- $45/person

The Winds

Special Dinner Menu
6:00-9:30pm Reservations only
Small Plates- Choose One:
Carrot, burnt honey, sherry roasted, carrot aioli bee pollen
Grist Provisions Campanelle with Braised Lamb and Harissa Butter
Seared Scallops with Coconut Curry, Cauliflower Chips, Curry Oil and Mint Oil
Large Plates – Choose One:
Sauteéd Red Snapper with Pepita Crisp, Avocado and Chipotle Lime Sweet Potato Puree
Seared Labelle Duck Breast with house made Spaetzle tossed in Mustard butter
Portabello Picatta with Carrot Risotto
Grilled Creekstone Strip Steak with Maitre’d Butter and Tobacco Onions
Ohio Cheese Plate– Mackenzie Creamery Chevré with Fig Jam, Blue Jacket Dairy Hull’s Trace with Pickled Mustard Seeds, Kokoborrego Oveja Negra with Apricot Almond Honey
Olive Oil Cake with Satsuma Orange Curd
Chocolate Cognac Truffle
80./person. tax and gratuity not included

Ithika Rocks Wing’s New Years Bash!

Fri, Dec 31st at 9:45pm
Wings Sports Bar and Grille
7902 N. Dixie Dr, Dayton 

Restaurants Serving Christmas Eve & Christmas Dinner

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For most families, returning to the same Christmas traditions year after year is a big part of what makes the holiday so special.  Still, you might be looking to shake things up a little bit in 2021…in which case, checking out these restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day could be a great idea.   We’ll be updating this story as more restaurants reveal their plans.

Amar India
2751 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd, Dayton, OH 45459  (937)
439 – 9005

Open Christmas Eve 11.30am —–8.00pm
Open Christmas day  11.30am—–8.30pm

 

Bright Moon Buffet

2900 Wilmington Pike Kettering, OH 45419.    (937) 999-4108

Come join us for a variety of foods our our buffet!  We will be open 11am- 9:30pm Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Butter Cafe

1106 Brown St, Dayton, OH       (937) 985-9917

Will be open Christas Eve 8-2, closed Christmas Day

Carvers Steaks & Chops
1535 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Washington Township.   (937) 433-7099

Make your reservations today and Enjoy Dinner with us on Christmas Eve from 4 to 9pm

Chappy’s Social House

7880 Washington Village Drive, Centerville, OH 45459    937-439-9200
Open 4-8pm Christmas Eve

Cooper’s Hawk
5220 Cornerstone North Blvd. Centerville, OH 45440     937-900-9463

Christmas Eve hours 11am -9pm, closed Christmas Day

Firebirds
3500 Rigby Road, Miamisburg, OH, 45342 937-865-9355

Open Christmas Eve 11am – 9pm, Closed Christmas Day

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
4432 Walnut Street Dayton, OH 45440   937-320-9548

Serving Christmas Eve Dinner starting at 4pm.  Reservations suggested

 

Fu Mon Lau

2008 Miamisburg Centerville Road Dayton, OH 45459.    (937) 293-2211

Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 11 to 10:30pm

Giovanni’s


215 W Main St Fairborn, OH 45324    (937) 878-1611

Serving from 11-8pm on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day

Jaqua’s at The Greene

81 Magnolia Lane, Beavercreek, OH 45440.    (937) 702-9006

Open Christmas eve from  11am to  7pm

Jay’s Seafood

225 E 6th St, Dayton, OH 45402    (937) 222-2892

Open 4-8pm on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day

Mudlick Tap House

135 East Second St. Dayton, OH 45402    (937) 895-4066

A Griswold’s Christmas Eve Brunch- seating begin at 10am
Enjoy a Griswold themed brunch menu! Kids are most certainly welcome (kids menu will be available!) Reservations are limited so make yours today!

Pasha Grill

72 Plum Street . Beavercreek 937-429-9000
Open 11am – 10pm, also open Christmas Day 11am -9pm

Redland’s Grill/J Alexanders

7970 Washington Village Dr Dayton, OH 45459.   (937) 435-4441
Open Christmas Eve 11:30am – 9pm, closed Christmas Day

Roost Modern Italian

534 E. Fifth Street in the Oregon District.    937-222-31–
Open Christmas Eve 5-11pm

Smith’s Boathouse Restaurant

439 North Elm Street Troy, OH 45373     (937) 335-3837
Christmas Eve Brunch with Santa. 11am -6pm

Thai Kitchen

8971 Kingsridge Dr, Dayton, OH       (937) 436-5079
Open 11:00 am-2:30 pm, 4:30 pm-9:00 pm Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

Thai Table

5841 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429     (937) 739-5841
Christmas Eve, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Christmas Day 12pm – 10:30pm

The Caroline On the Square
5 South Market Street, Troy, OH 45373    937-552-7676

Christmas Eve reservations start at 3:00 pm, with the last seating at 8:30 pm
Closed Christmas Day.

Tokyo Grill & Sushi Buffet

1061 Miamisburg Centerville Road
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Watermark
20 S 1st St, Miamisburg, OH 45342.    (937) 802-0891

Serving Christmas Eve from 4:30-8:30pm, Closed Christmas Day.

New Year’s Eve: Return To Vienna

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Ring in the New Year with the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance in the most anticipated musical event that has made the Schuster Center the essential place to be on New Year’s Eve in Dayton. Reserve your seats early for a night out on the town that will have you back home or wherever else you might want to be when the ball drops in Times Square and the clock strikes 2022!

Cirque’s Pleasant ‘Dream’, A Holiday High Point.

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Nutcrackers, dancers, snow and songs. Sounds like a typical holiday event, but Cirque Dreams Holiday at the Victoria is anything but standard fare. We all have become familiar with the Cirque brand….acrobats, magicians, oddities….and they’ve arrived en force in Dayton! The 90-minute show, in 2 Acts, moves quickly, with some stunning ‘sideshow’ style moments  and solid aerobatic performances. Set to a loosely based ‘Nutcracker’ theme, the background highlights larger than life props, and chorus characters dressed in candy-striped sweetness.

One of the best parts of the show is watching and listening to those folks in the audience….kids with their mouths agape as a lady wrapped in cloth, suspended from the ceiling, seems to lose control in a quick roll to earth, only to stop just short of her demise. Loud claps, and uneasy ‘phews’ fill the space. Adults. watching in semi-horror as a contortionist twists 6 ways from Sunday, muttering ‘ewwws’ and ‘ouches!’ And, of course, the occasional, ‘Oh brother…’ when the tongue-in-cheek cheesy moments hit the stage. (There are a few!)

The dangling rope artist is exceptional, the hula-hooper is spectacular and the King and Queen Sugar Plum are the climax in terms of awe-factor! But, for me, and oddly, it was the high-spirited jumprope artists that made the impression. Smiling, without fail, and getting the audience into a clapping frenzy, the jumpers appear to hit 60mph, and it was just plain fun! The lady behind me saying ‘I’d have a heart attack doing that, but it looks so invigorating!’…..ummmm, don’t try that at home!

Kids will love the Holidaze as it never really slows down, and when it does, the bass filled music never lets us ‘rest’ long enough to take a breath. (Intermission is short, so grab that wine, pronto!) The show starts on-time and stays on-time, for parents. that’s a great thing to know.

The only real drawback to Holidaze is the story itself. We get moments of narration, and insights into what Clara wants for Christmas, but honestly, it’s not necessary and makes little sense. At one point, Clara gets her chance in the air, and you are left wondering, ‘Did Clara ask to be catapulted for Christmas?’

All that aside, it’s good, clean fun. The magician does his level best to engage the audience in a second act ‘sing-along’ and the ‘narrator’ stays the course by crooning some holiday hits. You’ll enjoy it….your kids will love it….and you will all leave with the proverbial ‘I wonder how they did that?’

Cirque Dream Holidaze is at the Victoria Theater 12/21- 12/26.

Tickets range from $35-$85.

More information at daytonlive.org

 

 

 

 

 

Arrive Safe Free Rides Return!

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Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney Mat Heck, Jr. announced that the ArriveSafe program will be offered over the Christmas and New Years holiday weekends, thanks to continued support from Heidelberg Distributing/Budweiser and Key-Ads.

Prosecutor Heck said, “Law enforcement across the state are increasing patrols in an effort to reduce the dramatic increase in fatal traffic crashes. A combination of distracted drivers, drug and alcohol impaired drivers, and excessive speed have caused the state to experience more than 1,300 traffic fatalities this year, which is over 100 more than last year. Don’t become a statistic. Either have a sober designated driver or make a call to ArriveSafe. We will get you home safely.”

ArriveSafe returned over the Thanksgiving weekend, and 175 rides were given. The program now offers Uber rides, but works the same as in the past. The person requesting an ArriveSafe ride calls 937-449-9999 and gives the operator their name, a cellphone number, and their pick-up and drop-off locations. The operator will dispatch an Uber driver to get them home safely. The caller doesn’t need to have an Uber account or the Uber app on their phone – they will receive text messages with information about their Uber ride.

ArriveSafe will be offering free cab rides home for Montgomery County residents over Christmas from 6:00 p.m. Friday, December 24, 2021, through 6:00 a.m. Sunday, December 26, 2021, and again over New Years, from 6:00 p.m. Friday, December 31, 2021 through 6:00 a.m. Sunday, January 2, 2022.

 

Have Some Cake at Yellow Springs Brewery!

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And on earth, peace (and cake for all).
We’re releasing Peace of Cake, a German chocolate cake stout, just in time for Christmas! Draft and cans release in our Taproom on Thursday, December 23rd at 1pm.
This full-bodied beer was crafted with cake from our friends at Yellow Springs Baking Company, and features delicious notes of coconut and chocolate. (9% ABV)