Mark your calendars! This Saturday, Nov. 26, is Small Business Saturday, an opportunity to support locally owned businesses, take part in a national movement, and show appreciation for local eateries, corner stores, and mom-and-pop shops around the country. Shopping local is a great way to support your community. It helps your friends and neighbors, and it supports your local economy. When you shop local, your dollars stay close to home, and your community keeps its variety and unique flavor. Here are 14 Austin Landing businesses, owned by Daytonians just like you, that are great reasons for you to #ShopSmall…
1. The Spicy Olive – Cincinnati's original tasting emporium for olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Sample the oils and vinegars, and once you find your favorite, they will bottle and seal them for you.
2. Dodd Camera – A full-service photography shop, Dodd has something for everyone, from the newest amateur to the most seasoned professional, including the latest equipment and high-quality printing options.
3. Karaman Fine Jewelry and Gifts – Featuring a curated collection of artisan jewelry, as well as handcrafted specialty pens and leather goods, art and books. This is the perfect stop for that hard-to-buy person on your gift list.
4. Wing Eyecare – A multi-location eye care practice serving the families of greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky for over 100 years.
5. Mike's Nashville HOT – Also a newer tenant at Austin Landing, Mike's Nashville Hot is a fast-casual restaurant that allows patrons to set the spice level on their made-to-order chicken. This isn't your average chicken place.
6. Bar 145 and Reset – A new addition to Austin Landing, Bar 145 and Reset is like two bars in one. The front half, Bar 145, is a gastropub that offers a variety of live music and seating for about 200 people. The back half, Reset, is devoted to vintage arcade games such as Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Centipede and Mortal Kombat, all free to play.
7. Experimac – Your local tech source for Apple product repairs and upgrades.
8. Another Broken Egg - Offering unique creations, ranging from new twists on eggs benedict and gourmet omelettes, to unbelievable biscuit beignets, cinnamon roll French toast, and so much more.
9. Cold Stone Creamery – They make their ice cream fresh every day, and when you add the candy, cakes, fruits or nuts of your choice, you can have a dessert as unique as you are. Who wouldn't want a Cold Stone gift card for Christmas?
10. elé cake Bistro and Wine Bar – Locals know elé for its cake creations, but their newest adventure is an intimate bistro and wine bar at Austin Landing. The Bistro serves classic fare and features a diverse selection of wines and beers.
11. Five Guys Burgers & Fries – Just as its name implies, it's all about the burgers and fries, made as fresh as possible. All burgers are crafted to order, and their fries are hand-cut from real potatoes every day.
12. Dewey's Pizza –With fresh, original ingredients and hand-tossed crust, their amazing pizzas and giant calzones will satisfy even the largest appetite. Pair that with local and national craft beers for the ultimate dining experience.
13. Jungle Red Salon – With a diverse team of stylists, Jungle Red offers a wide range of services for hair, facials, lashes, nails and waxing. The location also features a blow-dry bar.
14. Spavia – An affordable luxury day spa, Spavia has an inviting atmosphere and amenities such as comfortable robes and spa sandals. You can customize your treatment by choosing a lotion scent, music, beverage and more.
#SmallBizSat has become a big part of the holiday shopping season, too, right up there with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. “The holiday season is the pinnacle for shopping and dining out,” said Larry Dillin, president of Austin Landing property manager VisCap. “This Saturday, we are asking our local community to visit Austin Landing, stop in to one or more of our local restaurants or retailers, and support Small Business Saturday.”
Head out to Austin Landing on Saturday, Nov. 26, and knock out your holiday shopping while supporting Daytonian-owned businesses.
