Place for dinner on Christmas

I have a friend who comes in for Christmas each year. Over the years it has become increasingly difficult for me to find a nice place that is open Christmas evening (not brunch). Several years ago, The Brown Hotel, had a wonderful dinner. When that became unavailable, we moved to Furlongs on Frankfort. Also very nice. Sweet Peas continued to have a dinner buffet at the former Furlongs site but not nearly as good.

Bottom-line, is anyone aware of what places might be available for a nice dinner (with bar service available) on Christmas night?

My buddy's family goes to Sake Blue each year for sushi.

[Robin Garr]

Generally speaking, if you're not wedded to tradition, Asian places are fun on Christmas and are almost invariably open when everything else is closed. We often go to Vietnam Kitchen on Christmas afternoon and may well do it again this year.

Generally speaking, if you're not wedded to tradition, Asian places are fun on Christmas and are almost invariably open when everything else is closed. We often go to Vietnam Kitchen on Christmas afternoon and may well do it again this year.

...I'm reminded of the movie, "A Christmas Story", when the family winds up in the Chinese restaurant on Christmas with Peking Duck instead of turkey...

Ooooo. VK on Christmas afternoon....perhaps a new tradition in my family....although we're usually too full from brunch to eat anything until dinner.

I'm not sure about Christmas Day, but you can always call Sakura Blue 897-3600.
We've been eating there on Christmas Eve since they were Bonzai! Over 11 years,
I think - and they take reservations!! We love it, especially the kids - they got
my 12 year old hooked on sushi when she was 7. When she was an infant, just starting on
"table food", they scrambled eggs for her at the grill. It's one of our favorite
Christmas traditions...