Downtown club to reopen with drag queen car hops, cocktails and food

Carrie J Summers performs at a drag brunch at MJ's on Jefferson in 2019.

Credit: Amelia Robinson

Credit: Amelia Robinson

Carrie J Summers performs at a drag brunch at MJ's on Jefferson in 2019.

There are car hops and then there are car hops in drag.

MJ’s on Jefferson, 20 N. Jefferson St. in downtown Dayton, plans to reopen for the first time since closing due to the coronavirus pandemic, serving cocktails, wine, beer and food curbside.

 

“The queens will run food to the parking lot for pick up,” co-owner Jerid Martel said.

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Basket of Tater Tots at MJ's on Jefferson.

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Favorites from the bar’s kitchen will be sold from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays beginning April 16.

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“We have added value meals as well, with wings and tots, corn dogs and tots, veggie nuggets and tots, chicken tender tot meals. Gotta keep it legal. We will be expanding selections after the first week,” he said. “(We) will be doing six and twelve packs and wine at state minimum pricing.”

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Customers will be able to pay via Venmo, Cash App or PayPal.

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Performer Amaya Sexton at a drag brunch held at MJ's on Jefferson in 2019.

Credit: Amelia Robinson

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Credit: Amelia Robinson

WANT TO TRY IT? 

What: Curbside pick up at MJ's on Jefferson

When:  6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays starting April 16.

Contact: 937-223-3259 | Facebook Website

Menu:  https://www.facebook.com/MjsonJefferson/menu/

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