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OCTOBER 10, 2022
A popular local Mexican restaurant creates an “express” concept, 🌯 Tom Hardy and Austin Butler film a movie scene nearby, 👀 Table 33 to move into the Arcade, 🤩 and more… Here’s what you might have missed in Dayton news this week. 🗞
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NEWEST DOWNTOWN DAYTON VENUE NOW OPEN FOR PRIVATE AND HOLIDAY PARTIES
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What was once a 20,000 sq. ft. ice cream cone factory in 1900 in the Historic Huffman District off of Fifth and Keowee had become a derelict, graffitied eyesore over the years until one creative couple saw its potential to be something great again. Remodeled and repurposed as a wedding and event venue, The Lift, as it's now called, is complete and taking bookings for private and corporate holiday parties! Tours are now open through TheLiftDayton.com.
POPULAR LOCAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT TO START FAST-CASUAL CONCEPT IN MIAMISBURG
food & drink
El Toro Express will be a “first of its kind, fast-casual restaurant featuring El Toro’s Mexican cuisine.” The location will be built in Miamisburg on North Springboro Pike in a space that was previously a Burger King. Not only will customers be able to create their own burritos, tacos and nachos, but will also have some additional, unique items including margaritas to-go. More here.
NEW TOM HARDY FILM SHOOTS A SCENE IN NEARBY HAMILTON
arts & entertainment
Crews for The Bikeriders featuring Austin Butler, Tom Hardy and other celebrities were on site Wednesday and Thursday at Jolly’s root beer stand on Brookwood Avenue in Hamilton. Check out the full story here.
TaBLE 33 RESTAURANT MOVING TO THE ARCADE
FOOD & DRINK

Popular downtown restaurant Table 33 is moving to The Arcade in the spring into a turnkey space that will include two outdoor patios. Owner Charlie Carroll has a yet-to-be-named new concept set for its current building that is ideal for servicing people attending events at The Schuster Center. See the original story here.
LOCAL CYCLING NON-PROFIT KICKED OFF 5TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT THIS WEEKEND
PHILANTHROPY

The 5th Annual Tour de Gem Wright Brothers Cycling Classic kicked off this weekend. The organization exists to raise funds for local nonprofits to raise money and bring awareness to their important missions through cycling. It is a fun, family-friendly way for cyclists of all ages and abilities to have a positive impact in their community and explore the many gems the Dayton region has to offer. Learn more here.
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE CONFIRMS BOURBON AND BUBBLES EVENT FOR NEXT MONTH
FOOD & DRINK

Interested in experiencing handcrafted bourbons and refreshing bubbly from around the world, plus gourmet bites, tasty treats and live entertainment? Tickets for the general public go on sale today for Bourbon and Bubbles at The Dayton Art Institute taking place on Nov. 4. More here.
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