Sidecar Supper Club: A Home for Restless People

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Ten years ago, almost on a whim, Melissa Monno bought herself a bar. Five years after that, she made it her own.

For Melissa, Sidecar is more than just a business model. It's a direct expression of who she is and an acknowledgement of the people in her life that are most important to her.

Established in the same location as a "long line of watering holes," Sidecar Supper Club has become a stable place for all kinds of people to find rest - especially restless people.

In this episode of Area Code: Batavia, I sit down with the owner of Sidecar Supper Club and talk about how Sidecar Supper Club injects a sense of whimsy and energy into Batavia.

PLUS: Richard and Alexa find relief at the end of the Great Electric Scooter Takeover of 2026, and discuss the recent string of storms in Batavia.

• For 630 Members This Week: Richard and Alexa discuss the future of Area Code: Batavia, and Melissa Monno shares her Batavia Favs.

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This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by 212° Construction Group.

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Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio. It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Our associate producer and co-host is Alexa Swidenbank. Edited and mixed by Cray Allred. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark.