Tuesday, February 26, 2008

285-PUBS Update

Thank you for calling 285-PUBS, presented by Venier’s Jewelry and Dixon Main Street.

There’s always something going on in downtown Dixon, so stop on down for drink specials and live entertainment at one of our fine establishments.

The Stables has DJ music every Thursday night.

Zeros is great for watching your favorite sports

Rhyno’s has Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night drink specials.

Spurgeon’s Bay has live music every Saturday night and tasty sweet potato fries.

Wilson’s Tap has all your lotto and packaged liquor needs. Or stay for a game of pool.

For daily free wine tastings and both local and international wines, stop in at Of the Prairie.

Alley Loop is great for pool or darts and great tacos for dinner on Thursdays.

285-EATS update Feb. 25 - March 2

Thank you for calling 285-EATS, downtown Dixon’s dinning hotline sponsored by Treins Jewelry and Dixon Main Street.

Carebear’s has 16 different flavors of ice cream to try and plenty of popcorn, chocolate and other treats for kids and adults alike. Candy and popcorn make great treats and gifts for any occasion.

Salamandra is now open on Sundays for breakfast from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. And don’t forget to stop by for a daily lunch special. On Monday it’s Beef Soup, Tuesday is Pork Tacos, Wednesday is Fish Tacos and a buffet, Thursday is Avocado Burritos, Friday is Fish Tacos and Tropical Shrimp.

This week’s specials will surely hit the spot at Books on First. Monday is Mint Mocha Latte, Tuesday is Hazelnut Latte, Wednesday is White Chocolate/Caramel Latte, Thursday is Mocha Almond Latte, Friday is Vanilla Latte and for the weekend, the special is Chocolate Raspberry Latte. Don’t forget to check out the expanded kid’s section.

At Snow White Bakery, there is a special lunch each day this week, so come and try something new. Everyday there is a soup special. On Tuesday, try the Beef Bourguignon (a beef stew with noodles), on Wednesday try the spinach lasagna, on Thursday try the chicken alfredo, on Friday try the shrimp sauted with rice.

At Quizno’s, you can try the toasted gourmet bread bowls or flatbread Sammies for a quick lunch or dinner. The Sammies are just $2 each and you can chose from the Sonoma Turkey, the Italiano, the Alpine Chicken and the Bistro Steak Melt.

In 2008 Alley Loop is great. In their smoke-free atmosphere, enjoy $4.50 daily specials.
Monday is the Turkey Caesar Wrap
Tuesday is the new Mama Mia – an open faced sandwich on chiabatta bread with Italian sausage and sauce and cheese.
Wednesday is egg salad
Thursday is the new Cha Cha Chili Burger
Friday is the their famous Tuna salad sandwich

They deliver at Touch of Thai, so if you can get out for lunch, have it delivered. Call 288-8499. The daily lunch special is $5.95 for an entrée and appetizer.

Baker Street is a must stop for soup, sandwiches or coffee.
Fern’s Café has daily specials for breakfast and lunch.
Spurgeon’s Bay has outstanding sweet potato fries.
Fung Ming has a variety of Cantonese-style dishes.
The Dixon Dog House has daily specials. Try their Chicago-style hot dogs or Italian Beef.
And Stop in at Mama Cimino’s new location downtown. Daily lunch specials are available. And every Tuesday is Taco Tuesday!

Monday, February 18, 2008

285-EATS Update Feb. 18-24

Thank you for calling 285-EATS, downtown Dixon’s dinning hotline sponsored by Treins Jewelry and Dixon Main Street.

There’s no better time to stop in at Books on First to warm up with a fresh cup of coffee. This week’s specials will surely hit the spot. Monday is Mint Mocha Latte, Tuesday is Hazelnut Latte, Wednesday is White Chocolate/Caramel Latte, Thursday is Mocha Almond Latte, Friday is Vanilla Latte and for the weekend, the special is Chocolate Raspberry Latte. Don’t forget to check out the expanded kid’s section.

Carebear’s has plenty of popcorn, chocolate and other treats for kids and adults alike. Candy and popcorn make great treats and gifts for any occasion. And don’t forget about Carebear’s line of gourmet ice cream!

Salamandra is now open on Sundays for breakfast from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. And don’t forget to stop by for a daily lunch special. On Monday it’s Beef Soup, Tuesday is Pork Tacos, Wednesday is Fish Tacos and a buffet, Thursday is Avocado Burritos, Friday is Fish Tacos and Tropical Shrimp.

At Quizno’s, you can try the toasted gourmet bread bowls or flatbread Sammies for a quick lunch or dinner. The Sammies are just $2 each and you can chose from the Sonoma Turkey, the Italiano, the Alpine Chicken and the Bistro Steak Melt.

At Snow White Bakery, there is a special lunch each day this week, so come and try something new. There are daily specials for sandwiches and soups. And for your next special event, think about Snow White’s catering options.

In 2008 Alley Loop is great. In their smoke-free atmosphere, enjoy $4.50 daily specials.
Monday is the Turkey Caesar Wrap
Tuesday is the new Mama Mia – an open faced sandwich on chiabatta bread with Italian sausage and sauce and cheese.
Wednesday is egg salad
Thursday is the new Cha Cha Chili Burger
Friday is the their famous Tuna salad sandwich

They deliver at Touch of Thai, so if you can get out for lunch, have it delivered. Call 288-8499. The daily lunch special is $5.95 for an entrée and appetizer.

Baker Street is a must stop for soup, sandwiches or coffee.
Fern’s Café has daily specials for breakfast and lunch.
Spurgeon’s Bay has outstanding sweet potato fries.
Fung Ming has a variety of Cantonese-style dishes.
The Dixon Dog House has daily specials. Try their Chicago-style hot dogs or Italian Beef.
And Stop in at Mama Cimino’s new location downtown. Daily lunch specials are available. And every Tuesday is Taco Tuesday!

House and Home Show Coming Soon

Dixon Main Street will host its 2008 House and Home Show from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on April 18 and April 19 at Kitzman’s Lumber, 411 W. 1st Street, Dixon. The event is sponsored by Kitzman’s Lumber, Sherwin-Williams, Hvarre Painting, and Burke Realty. The event is free and open to the public.

“This event is perfect for Main Street because there is nothing like it in Dixon,” Mitch Tucker, Sherwin Williams Market Manager and Main Street Board Member, said. “Plus, many people don’t realize how many businesses in the downtown provide services for home owners.”

The two-day event will feature booths by area painters, contractors, businesses, realtors, landscapers and other service professionals. The community will get the chance to learn more about the services and products these professionals provide. Booth spaces are still available and cost $100. To reserve a space, call the Dixon Main Street office at 815-288-2308.

“This is the first time that Dixon Main Street has held an event like this, and we couldn’t be more excited,” Josh Albrecht, Dixon Main Street executive director, said. “There is no better time to hold a House and Home show than in the early spring as people begin to work in their gardens and plan for home improvement projects.”

For more information about the 2008 Dixon Main Street House and Home Show, go online to www.dixonil.com/mainstreet.

Monday, February 11, 2008

285-EATS for Feb. 11-17

Thank you for calling 285-EATS, downtown Dixon’s dinning hotline sponsored by Treins Jewelry.

There’s no better time to stop in at Books on First to warm up with a fresh cup of coffee. This week’s specials will surely hit the spot. Monday, is Mocha Raspberry, Tuesday is Hazelnut, Wednesday is White Chocolate with Caramel, Thursday is Vanilla, Friday is Mocha Almond and for the weekend the special is Mocha Carmel. Don’t forget to check out the expanded kid’s section.

Carebear’s is running a Valentine’s Special on their Fine Chocolates. Get 10 percent off any pre-boxed or custom-boxed chocolate through Feb. 14. They are also featuring a new Hawaiian Product Line that includes candles, Lotions and Lip Balms. Take 10 percent off any purchase from the Hawaiian Product Line through Feb. 16.

Salamandra is now open on Sundays for breakfast from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. And don’t forget to stop by for a daily lunch special. On Monday it’s Beef Soup, Tuesday is Pork Tacos, Wednesday is Fish Tacos and a buffet, Thursday is Avocado Burritos, Friday is Fish Tacos and Tropical Shrimp.

At Quizno’s, you can try the toasted gourmet bread bowls or flatbread Sammies for a quick lunch or dinner. The Sammies are just $2 each and you can chose from the Sonoma Turkey, the Italiano, the Alpine Chicken and the Bistro Steak Melt.

At Snow White Bakery, there is a special lunch each day this week, so come and try something new. There are daily specials for sandwiches and soups. And if you haven’t tried their Chicken Salad you are really missing out on a downtown favorite.

In 2008 Alley Loop is great. In their smoke-free atmosphere, enjoy $4.50 daily specials.
Monday is the Turkey Caesar Wrap
Tuesday is the new Mama Mia – an open faced sandwich on chiabatta bread with Italian sausage and sauce and cheese.
Wednesday is egg salad
Thursday is the new Cha Cha Chili Burger
Friday is the their famous Tuna salad sandwich

They deliver at Touch of Thai, so if you can get out for lunch, have it delivered. Call 288-8499. The daily lunch special is $5.95 for an entrée and appetizer.

Baker Street is a must stop for soup or a sandwich.
Fern’s Café has daily specials for breakfast and lunch.
Spurgeon’s Bay has several giant salads to choose from.
Fung Ming has a variety of Cantonese-style dishes.
The Dixon Dog House has daily specials. Try their Chicago-style hot dogs or Italian Beef.
And Stop in at Mama Cimino’s new location downtown. Daily lunch specials are available. And every Tuesday is Taco Tuesday!

Monday, February 4, 2008

Jumping into 2008

Our mission statement is simple: To foster a spirit of community teamwork and to strengthen, revitalize, and broaden the economic base of the community area, while improving the appearance of the downtown area, and promoting and marketing Dixon as a vibrant place to visit, work, shop, play and live. This mission is ongoing, but the successes have been bountiful. From the Scarecrow Festival to the Christmas Walk to the Reagan 5K to the new House and Home Show, our events help to foster pride in our community.

Below you will find some of Dixon Main Street’s highlights from 2007.
> The 285-Eats and 285-Pubs numbers generated a lot of interest for downtown restaurants and pubs. With just a quick phone call, residents can find out about food specials and events that are going on.
> The new outdoor dining ordinance was created and supported by Dixon Main Street to provide more options for restaurant owners and consumers.
> Concerts in the Square was held each Friday in the summer and was a wonderful shot in the arm showcasing just how quaint and sophisticated Downtown Dixon is. Seeing the buzz downtown, with the music, the pretty landscape of our summer streets and the restaurants all filled. It was inspiring!
> Scarecrow Fest had record attendance. The addition of the restaurant walk was so successful that several more are to be held this year.
> The first-ever Saturday Christmas Walk was held, and it was a very big success.
> The Lunch and Learn program is a wonderful way to spend a lunch hour and a nice social hour as well.
> With the help of the City, Phase 1 of the Way Finding signs became a reality! The signs have been on the Workplan for a number of years. This year, the Design Committee finalized the report and submitted it to the City. With City funds and personnel, the signs were installed this summer. Phase 2 will be presented to the City in February 2008.
> We held a downtown cleanup. About 20 volunteers gathered, in the rain, to fill an entire dumpster.
> The P.RI.D.E. Award – Private Reinvestment In Downtown Excellence, is given to a Main Street business that has revitalized their property. They are given an award and public recognition.

And for 2008 we already have new events and projects planned as we continue our traditional events and programs.
> Dixon Fresh Facade Incentive Program.
> 2008 Dixon Main Street Golf Outing in June.
> A market analysis of the downtown.
> The House and Home Show in April.
> A new website: www.dixonil.com/mainstreet
> A new historical Dixon brochure.
> Fourth Grade Local History and Architectural Program.

We are able to accomplish all of this and so much more through the generous funding from the city of Dixon and public and private sponsorships.