By Mike

December 24, 2010 5:02 PM | Link to this

I’m glad for the smoking ban. I wouldn’t go into a restaurant where there is cigarette smoke. I am going out to eat on Christmas this year. Not sure where, though. One of those on the list - maybe Starlite.

By Becky

December 24, 2010 4:57 PM | Link to this

My small family is going out to eat on Christmas day. It’s so hard to find a place that’s open so I really appreciate this list. I think we’re going to Mr. Lee’s like we did last year. Then we’re going to a movie.

By Jimmy

December 23, 2009 1:05 AM | Link to this

Beth and Ivy, If you need someplace to grab a bite to eat, or come and get something to take back to work and eat, Dayton-Victory Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star is providing all Community Caregivers meals from 5:00 PM Christmas Eve till 7:00 P.M. Christmas Day. It is held at the Far Hills Masonic Temple on RT. 48 in Centerville. Come and just let us thank you for all you do for our community.

By KJ

December 25, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this

I wouldn’t eat at any of these restraunts due to the smoking ban. I will stay home and be free to do as I please while I can. How long this will last, we don’t know because Big Brother is coming! Call your state rep and repeal the smoking ban!!!

By stump

December 25, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

N Alexander, joke right? I know that many non American (ethnic) restaurants will open. I get it. I also know first hand they are disappointed with the results. People stay home. Some open thinking everyone else will be closed therefore they will make more money. For some it is a cultural adjustment. But volunteer to work/ Volunteer is free, isn’t it? I don’t think that is happening. If yo can’t stand your family and want to Volunteer then maybe the Salvation Army, Polen Farms or even St Vincents would be good options to mix with some non relatives. Or you can always go to a strip bar LOL from the posting from mrs_mak, maybe …no this is too easy :))but if I go I will be sure to hi to your sister.

By womenrule

December 25, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

Elf - better yet. let the women watch tv and let the grumps clean.

By me

December 25, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this

Whatever your doing, have a Very Merry Christmas.

By Elf

December 25, 2008 7:32 AM | Link to this

Dear N. Alexander, if you can’t stand your family, try this. Let the grumps go watch tv, put the kids in a room with their new toys. Let the women chat and clean up the mess from the grumps & the kids. Still nothing to do. Visit a homeless shelter and spend some time with those who would love to have cranky relatives, food and a place to go.

By N Alexander

December 25, 2008 7:09 AM | Link to this

Stump, why would they need to give overtime? Most places that have employees working today work using people that volunteer to go in that day. Some people have small families, and are done by noon, and have nothing better to do than to go to work. Some hate their families, some are Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindi, etc. My uncle used to open his bowling alley around noon on xmas, it let people get away from their families once they had their fill, and it gives an extra activity to those that travel here but don’t have any other time to see the local scene, they can at least go somewhere other than families houses. If I was penned up in any of my relatives houses all day, I’d be buggin out.

By Elf

December 25, 2008 6:56 AM | Link to this

How about we let all the restaurants close?!?! People can cook at home, be with their families, etc. If you have no family, fix up some food and take it to a police or fire station. They don’t get a holiday off to dine in restaurants where the help should be home spending quality time with loved ones. It is time to sacrifice one day of your life for others. Not open a commercial business to make a buck and make your employees work.

By Ivy

December 25, 2008 4:08 AM | Link to this

Also, I work at a nursing home and we give our time gratefully whether if it’s a holiday or not. Everyone needs a little cheer of the holidays in their lives, including our residents. Our residents look forward everday just to see our faces. Merry Christmas to all the hard workers in every field and Merry christmas to the people who don’t have nobody at all and Merry Christmas to our residents that may not get to ever spend time with their families.

By Beth

December 24, 2008 11:08 PM | Link to this

To Whatever…I work in nursing. I work on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter & the 4th of July.My facility doesn’t close for holidays or weekends & we are expected to be there. As you enjoy your holiday, give thanks for the nurses in hospitals & nursing homes all over the country who work on days like today so you & your family members will be safe & well.

By rudy

December 24, 2008 7:17 PM | Link to this

Or maybe the people in the restaurants just don’t celebrate Christmas, and they also have a lot of clientele who don’t. Kohinoor might be a place like that. (I don’t know. But it is a possibility.)

By Lewis

December 24, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this

Some people need to work Christmas to make ends meet. Be thankful you have a job and can work. It is also great to have these places open, so that people who are alone can share a meal with others. Thumbs up to the restaraunts who do stay open. You are helping people who are hungry and alone and workers make extra money..keep the work coming!!!!

By mrs_mak

December 24, 2008 6:25 PM | Link to this

I know that the Mens Club (strip bar) is open from 7:30-2:30) tomorrow, stop in and see the girls!!! We have a free buffet

By whatever

December 24, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

What happened to the spirit of Christmas, and the meaning of family? why would people be open on Christmas? Thats awful to make people leave their families to work, just so the company can make a few extra dollars. ITS CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!

By mikey

December 24, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

im eating and SMOKING at home…smoke em if ya got em

By stump

December 24, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this

They open because they need the income. What they will find is that the cost of labor, lights, utilities and food will exceed revenue. Plus I am not sure if they have to pay overtime or not. SDOes not matter

By Ebenezer

December 24, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

quoting Mark - “All in all, it looks like there’s no good excuse not to eat, drink and be merry on Christmas Day … “ Unless of course, you have to show up for work in one of these restaurants…

By D

December 24, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

Pop’s Diner on Miller Lane is open until 7 on Christmas Day

By t.k.

December 24, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

There are many great employees at starlite like amy so i still go there and i think i will tom as well.

By george

December 24, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

I haven’t gone to Starlite diner since sam left. She was the one that made that restaurant. Unless she comes back I would NOT go there!