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Best of Dayton categories
Here are the Best of Dayton categories for this year. If you own a business in one of these categories, be sure to get your friends, neighbors and customers to come nominate you, then make sure they come back to vote as many times as they can.
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| Category | Nomina- tions begin | Voting begins | Voting ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Pool Hall | Dec 29, 2008 | Jan 5, 2009 | Jan 12, 2009 |
| Best Karaoke | Jan 5, 2009 | Jan 12, 2009 | Jan 20, 2009 |
| Best Local Blues Band | Jan 12, 2009 | Jan 20, 2009 | Jan 26, 2009 |
| Best Asian Restaurant | Jan 19, 2009 | Jan 26, 2009 | Feb 2, 2009 |
| Best Romantic Restaurant | Jan 26, 2009 | Feb 2, 2009 | Feb 9, 2009 |
| Best Place to Go on a First Date | Feb 2, 2009 | Feb 9, 2009 | Feb 16, 2009 |
| Best Jewelry Store | Feb 9, 2009 | Feb 16, 2009 | Feb 23, 2009 |
| Best Bargain Dining | Feb 16, 2009 | Feb 23, 2009 | Mar 2, 2009 |
| Best Splurge Dining | Feb 23, 2009 | Mar 2, 2009 | Mar 9, 2009 |
| Best Tattoo Parlor | Mar 2, 2009 | Mar 9, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 |
| Best Beer Bar | Mar 9, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 | Mar 23, 2009 |
| Best Local Hip Hop Band | Mar 16, 2009 | Mar 23, 2009 | Mar 30, 2009 |
| Best Steakhouse | Mar 23, 2009 | Mar 30, 2009 | Apr 6, 2009 |
| Best Mom and Pop Restaurant | Mar 30, 2009 | Apr 6, 2009 | Apr 13, 2009 |
| Best Family Dining | Apr 6, 2009 | Apr 13, 2009 | Apr 20, 2009 |
| Best Doughnuts | Apr 13, 2009 | Apr 20, 2009 | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Best Italian Restaurant | Apr 20, 2009 | Apr 27, 2009 | May 4, 2009 |
| Best Mexican Restaurant | Apr 27, 2009 | May 4, 2009 | May 11, 2009 |
| Best place to go skateboarding | May 4, 2009 | May 11, 2009 | May 18, 2009 |
| Best Weekend Getaway | May 11, 2009 | May 18, 2009 | May 26, 2009 |
| Best Movie Theater | May 18, 2009 | May 26, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| Best Burger Joint | May 26, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 8, 2009 |
| Best Golf Course | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 8, 2009 | Jun 15, 2009 |
| Best Miniature Golf Course | Jun 8, 2009 | Jun 15, 2009 | Jun 22, 2009 |
| Best Festival | Jun 15, 2009 | Jun 22, 2009 | Jun 29, 2009 |
| Best Fireworks | Jun 22, 2009 | Jun 29, 2009 | Jul 6, 2009 |
| Best Local Country Band | Jun 29, 2009 | Jul 6, 2009 | Jul 13, 2009 |
| Best Pizza Place | Jul 6, 2009 | Jul 13, 2009 | Jul 20, 2009 |
| Best Ice Cream Parlor | Jul 13, 2009 | Jul 20, 2009 | Jul 27, 2009 |
| Best Happy Hour | Jul 20, 2009 | Jul 27, 2009 | Aug 3, 2009 |
| Best Seafood Restaurant | Jul 27, 2009 | Aug 3, 2009 | Aug 10, 2009 |
| Best Submarine Sandwich | Aug 3, 2009 | Aug 10, 2009 | Aug 17, 2009 |
| Best Wine Bar | Aug 10, 2009 | Aug 17, 2009 | Aug 24, 2009 |
| Best Breakfast Restaurant | Aug 17, 2009 | Aug 24, 2009 | Aug 31, 2009 |
| Best Barbecue Restaurant | Aug 24, 2009 | Aug 31, 2009 | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Best Jewelry Store | Aug 31, 2009 | Sep 8, 2009 | Sep 14, 2009 |
| Best Sports Bar | Sep 8, 2009 | Sep 14, 2009 | Sep 21, 2009 |
| Best Indian Restaurant | Sep 14, 2009 | Sep 21, 2009 | Sep 28, 2009 |
| Best Fitness Center | Sep 21, 2009 | Sep 28, 2009 | Oct 5, 2009 |
| Best Local Rock Band | Sep 28, 2009 | Oct 5, 2009 | Oct 12, 2009 |
| Best Dessert | Oct 5, 2009 | Oct 12, 2009 | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Best Haunted House | Oct 12, 2009 | Oct 19, 2009 | Oct 26, 2009 |
| Best Bar | Oct 19, 2009 | Oct 26, 2009 | Nov 2, 2009 |
| Best After Bar Restaurant | Oct 26, 2009 | Nov 2, 2009 | Nov 9, 2009 |
| Best Bowling Alley | Nov 2, 2009 | Nov 9, 2009 | Nov 16, 2009 |
| Best Boutique Shopping | Nov 9, 2009 | Nov 16, 2009 | Nov 23, 2009 |
| Best Radio Station | Nov 16, 2009 | Nov 23, 2009 | Nov 30, 2009 |
| Best Cup of Coffee | Nov 23, 2009 | Nov 30, 2009 | Dec 7, 2009 |
| Best Local Jazz Band | Nov 30, 2009 | Dec 7, 2009 | Dec 14, 2009 |
| Best Discount Shopping | Dec 7, 2009 | Dec 14, 2009 | Dec 21, 2009 |
| Best Book Store | Dec 14, 2009 | Dec 21, 2009 | Dec 28, 2009 |
| Best Dance Club | Dec 21, 2009 | Dec 28, 2009 | Jan 4, 2010 |
Things to Do
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See all kinds of cans tonight at Brixx [things to do]
Femme Fatale Fitness of Centerville has come up with an attention-getting way to promote food donation. The studio, which offers classes in pole dance, burlesque and "tease-yoga," will present its first playfully named "Cans for Cans" benefit performance at 8:30 p.m. today, Nov. 20, at Brixx Ice Co., 500 E. First St. Admission is five canned or otherwise non-perishable food items, but vouchers benefiting the food bank can also be purchased at the restaurant and bar. The evening will include pole dance, burlesque, live music, darts, cornhole, classic cars, pin-up photo opportunities, makeup and hair demonstrations. More »
What's happening this week
- Bierfest at Dayton Liederkranz-Turner
- Lust, Caution - ArtStreet Friday Film Series
- Staple with Rising of Apollo, The Rose Hill at The Attic
- The Greene Holiday Lighting Celebration & Santa Arrival Parade at the The Greene
- J. Scott Homan and Drew Donisi at Wiley's Comedy
- The Jazz Artistry of Jane Monheit at Schuster Performing
- Billy Gardell at Funny Bone
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What's happening this week
- Bierfest at Dayton Liederkranz-Turner
- Lust, Caution - ArtStreet Friday Film Series
- Staple with Rising of Apollo, The Rose Hill at The Attic
- The Greene Holiday Lighting Celebration & Santa Arrival Parade at the The Greene
- J. Scott Homan and Drew Donisi at Wiley's Comedy
- The Jazz Artistry of Jane Monheit at Schuster Performing
- Billy Gardell at Funny Bone
Colleges
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University of Dayton
- University of Dayton Orchestra at the Boll Theatre
- Citizens of the World Photography Exhibit at ArtStreet
- Department of Visual Arts Senior Exhibition at the Rike
Sinclair Community College
- Asylum Street Spankers at Canal Street
- Bob's Ex-Wife at J-Alans
- New Vega, Six Gallery, The Receiver, By Way of Sunstorm at Blind Bob's
Wright State University
Movies
Movies & Showtimes
The Twilight Saga: New Moon [showtimes]
After the abrupt departure of Edward, Bella develops a deep friendship with Jacob and becomes drawn into the world of werewolves. More »
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Restaurants
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Food & More
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Dining out on Thanksgiving? [restaurant reviews]
Don't want to go to battle with a turkey this Thanksgiving Day? Several Miami Valley restaurants are volunteering to do the work for you. We invited restaurant owners to let readers know if they were open on Thanksgiving Day and what they were serving. More »
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