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8 Things to Put in Your Mouth at Midnight Tonight

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While all of you foodies are toasting New Years Eve, you may want to make the best of that moment.  What will be in your hand and your mouth at the stroke of midnight going into 2020?

May FOOD ADVENTURES suggest some of our tastebud favorites to accompany your rendition of “Auld Lang Syne.”

 

HERE’s TO YOU! HAPPY NEW YEARS!

 

Here are 8 things to put in your mouth at midnight tonight!

1) VERDI RASPBERRY SPARKLETINI:
The drink that takes the Dayton Italian Fall Festa by storm each year.  Available at Arrow Wine.  It is a Raspberry Champagne in the Malt Liquor Section.  Go figure, .. warning it’s addictive, get 2 bottles.

 

2) BELLE OF DAYTON GIN AND TONIC:
1 part Belle of Dayton gin, to 3 parts tonic.  Serve over ice with a lime wedge garnish.

 

3) AN OHIO OLD TIMER COCKTAIL:
3 fl oz of Cleveland Whiskey, 1 fl oz Ohio Honey or Maple syrup
Shake, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a thin apple slice.

 

4) DOM PERIGNON:
What the hell.. no better time than New Years…  If you have never tried this expensive Champagne before, you can cross it off your bucket list.  Prepare to be underwhelmed for just under $200 a bottle.

 

5) ICE BURG XMAS ALE from STAR CITY BREWING:
Get to Miamisburg and get a growler of their spiced Xmas Ale.   Keep some aside chilled, until the ball drops!

 

6) WHITE CLAW:
The sparkling drink that has caught the US by storm.  These tall cans ignite 21 year olds to cougars in a frenzy of fizz.  White Claw flavors include Raspberry, Black Cherry, Mango, Lime and Grapefruit.  Guaranteed to go fast in your cooler at any New Years Party.

 

 

7) BUCKEYE VODKA NEW YEARS JUICE:
1 oz Buckeye Vodka, 2 oz Cranberry juice, 3 oz champagne on the rocks – garnish with any fruit

 

8) MILLER HIGH LIFE CHAMPAGNE BOTTLED BEER:
Nothing says sipping the “champagne of beers” from a seasonal champagne bottle from Miller Brewing Co.

 

Party on – and have a HAPPY NEW YEAR .  Be safe and Uber if you need to!

 

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Last Minute Gifts for Foodies!

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Esther Price is a great last minute gift

Oh no!  You for got someone on your Christmas List or you have to grab a last minute gift for a party host.  What to do, what to do?  If they are a Dayton foodie like you, we’ve got some answers!

Food Adventures is here to tell you about last minute Christmas gifts, your foodie friends or family that you will love.  You should be able to grab most of these gifts up until dinner hour Christmas Eve.

Flying Pizza T-shirts are great gifts

LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR FOODIES !

— ESTHER PRICE MILK & DARK ASSORTED CHOCOLATES:
This is the “gold standard,” literally.  For $15 you can get a great box of classic chocolates which weighs 16 ounces.  If they are really special, then impress them with the $30 superbox of assorted milk and dark chocolates which weigh 32 ounces.  Guaranteed to make any Christmas brighter!  Easy to grab at any Kroger – late hours on Christmas eve!

 

— T-SHIRT FROM AN ICONIC FOOD SPOT:
Depending on what this foodie loves you can run in and run right out of a

5 Way Represent

few restaurants here locally with a classic t-shirt they will be proud to wear and show of their love for a particular spot.  The best T-shirts include:
SKYLINE CHILI – your coney head friends will flip for these cheap t-shirts!
MARION’S PIZZA – that famous green shirt oozes Christmas!
SUBMARINE HOUSE – who would’t love a shirt bragging about “16 inches of heaven?”
FLYING PIZZA – another cult place with great t-shirts and pizza since 1971

 

— GRAB A POUND OF COFFEE AT THE DRIVE THRU AT BOSTON STOKER:

Use the Drive thru !


Your butt won’t have to get cold or even leave the car on this one.  Just drive through the drive thru at Boston Stoker in Centerville on N. Main Street, across from Benham’s Grove and make the slickest heist of the Holiday Season – May we recommend these 3 ground coffees – Highlander Grogg, Hazelnut and Snickerdoodle.  Seasons Sippings!

 

— FROZEN PIZZAS FROM CASSANO’S:
Available at Kroger and the Stroop Rd Cassanos, these frozen pizzas from Cassano’s are rare and fun.  Partially cooked, you literally have to warm them up and brown them.  Classic pizza choices include Cheese, Pepperoni and Deluxe!  Yes we are saying show up with a cold gift.  Last minute emergencies mean gutsy calls sometimes. Order them online and send them HERE.

 

—PRE-MADE GIFT BASKETS at DOROTHY LANE MARKET:
From Dayton items, to fruit baskets, grab your favorite at DLM.  Some have Jumps Peanuts and Killer Brownies, and others have produce and nuts.  Check over the selection and grab one to go.  Various spectacular choices and sizes abound!

DLM baskets

 

— PRE MADE GIFT BASKETS at DISALVO’S DELI:
Wine, pasta, cheese, olives, dressing, sauce, Italian meats or any other thing you can think of.  Owner Ronnie and his deli staff can always customize a basket, or you can grab one already made-up on the shelf.  In a wonderland of imported Italian goods, this is a great spot for that gourmet on your Christmas list.  Located at 1383 E. Stroop Rd. in Kettering, this gift has the potential to be a home run.

 

More Great Foodie Gift Idea’s You Can Purchase online:

A Vietnamese Food Adventure 

Mon, Dec 30th 6:30 at Little Saigon

4 Course meal will be served and the owners will share their story of coming to America, the sacrifice, harrowing escape and eventual triumph.
Tickets are $27 and can be bought online. 

Jungle Jim’s Barrel-Aged Beer Bash

January 18 7:00pm – 9:30pm

Barrel-Aged Beer Bash celebrates the art of barrel-aging by bringing together barrel-aged beers of all kinds. From light and funky to sour and bright or deep, dark, and roasty, there’s something for everyone to try and enjoy! Tickets $50, buy online

Bloody Mary Showdown

Sun, Jan 26th noon – 2pm at Mandalay Banquet Center
Local bartenders compete for the Best Bloody Mary title and you’re the judge.  General admission tickets $30, VIP Tickets $50 Buy Online

Winter Beer Tour

This overnight trip starts at Crooked Handle on Feb 8th  and then you’ll board a bus to 6 Columbus breweries with a hotel stay at BrewDog Hotel and Brewery
Starts at $227/person. More info here

 

Big Cheese Festival

Jungle Jims February 8 and 9, 2020 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The best and the brightest of the cheese and charcuterie world for you to taste, enjoy, and savor with expertly-selected beer and wine pairings. Family-friendly and crafted for enthusiastic amateurs, connoisseurs, and fanatics alike, the Big Cheese Festival is the premier event for fromagers everywhere! $15 general admission, $75 VIP

Hoagie’s Pizza House Quietly Turns 50

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Hoagie’s Pizza House – Front Door

How could Dayton have a pizza place for 50 years, and most people have not been there ?

Hoagies Pizza House on North Dixie is doing just that.  This relatively unknown pizza parlor is celebrating 50 years in business.  We knew we had a Food Adventure at hand !!

Let’s break it down with our original bullet form platform we have used since 2008.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY on HOAGIES PIZZA HOUSE:

— There is one Hoagies Pizza location that is left.  It is located at 6128 North Dixie Drive.  Other  locations in

We loaded up this pizza !

Dayton on N. Main St, Airway Rd, and Brandt Pike have closed over the years.

— They do a lot of business, when patrons get “to go” orders then drive across the street from the Dixie Twin Drive In Theater.   Pizza and car drive in’s are a great combo.

— There is a small dining room inside if you go up a few steps.  Most orders look like they are placed “to go.”

— Hoagie’s Pizza Dough is made fresh each day, as is the sauce.  Family owned for 50 years, and dough is made by the same family.

We have now been to Hoagies Pizza House three times to get exclusive photos and scoop as always.  Not a drive by, we have eaten our way through each visit.

After sampling most of the menu, we have come up with “Must Eats” for every Dayton Foodie to enjoy.

Lasagna

“MUST EATS” at HOAGIES PIZZA HOUSE:

— THEIR PIZZA, ANY PIZZA , ANY TOPPINGS:
Whether it is the deluxe, or a pepperoni, this is the main attraction.  One of the best pizzas we had here was a pepperoni, anchovy, onion, green pepper and mushroom pizza.  It was epic.  May we suggest extra sauce and well done on all you pizzas?

 

— THE LASAGNA:
It has a meat sauce and is served with a salad.  This baked dish wan much better than we expected.  Lots of gooey cheese and sauce, it was a little like our grandma’s lasagna.   Get an order of garlic bread and go to town on this dish.  It might be worth asking for extra sauce, because there is plenty of cheese on this bad boy.  They even give you packets of Parmesan Cheese too.

The Famous Hoagie

 

— THE FAMOUS HOAGIE SANDWICH:
This is their most popular sub or sandwich on the menu.  Meats include Ham , Salami and Pepperoni, served with provolone cheese, onion, tomatoes, lettuce and green peppers on a toasted french sub bun.  Other toppings include hot banana peppers, green olives and mayo.

 

We finally got to try Hoagie’s Pizza House, 50 years in the making !   Don’t wait as long as we did to try this pizza !

Inside Hoagies Dining area

Give it a carryout shout yourself, and if you are going to the Dixie Twin Drive In .. fawghetabout it and get a pie for sure.  Pizza and a show is the way to go.

Enjoy !!

Feel free to browse our original photos below.

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Ordering counter

Garlic bread

Lobby

Salad

Pepperoni Pizza

Look at all that pepperoni

Pepperoni, mushroom, onion, green pepper, anchovies

Mushroom Steak

Back door at Hoagies

 

Local Women’s Businesses Partner on Dayton-Made Holiday Gift Set

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Four female founders have partnered on a 2020 Dayton-made holiday gift basket.

The Dayton Woman-Owned Business Gift Baskets include baking mixes & espresso salt from Mandy Groszko’s Ella Bella GF; coffee from Kait Brown’s Savorista; toffee from Sarah Thieben’s Sweet Nothings; and chocolate-covered coffee beans from Jen Larochelle-Starbuck’s Gourmet Berries.

Mandy had pulled together gift baskets in prior holiday seasons, but only featuring her own products, she recalled. This year, she decided to incorporate other products from local startups.

“I didn’t set out to do woman-owned businesses, but that’s who I’ve connected with at these events over the last year,” she said. “There are lots of woman-owned businesses in Dayton, & that’s awesome. We’re really excited to have something local all together and be able to share with the community.”

The baskets come in two sizes, small for $45 or large for $65.   Available for local pick-up only — order by Dec. 20 and pick up locally Dec. 16 or Dec. 23 between 2 & 7pm.

Grandpa John’s Beer Cheese Dip

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Beer Cheese Dip

Hey all you foodies out there… This is the Big Ragu from the Food Adventures blog.

Today we share a recipe you can put to use this Holiday Season.

This one comes from the secret vault of Big Ragu’s family.
Dusted off and not shared since 1978, it is time for a special treat.

HISTORY OF THE RECIPE:

John J. Miller was born in Arcanum in 1912.  He served in WW2 and was a third shift foreman who retired from

“Grandpa” John J Miller

McCall’s Printing Press in 1976.  Known for his green thumb, handyman skills, and love of auctions and garage sales, he was also a foodie.  From rural foods like Darke County farm feasts, to fried fish at Elder Beerman and eve his rotisserie BBQ, he enjoyed comfort foods.  His family was used to making meals from scratch, so he had  few good recipes up his sleeve.

I know this, because he was my grandfather.

Although he passed away unexpectedly in 1978, when I was 8, I was lucky enough to share times with him playing bumper pool, playing catch, listening to Reds games and cheering on Flyers basketball.

One vivid memory I had was a cheese dip or  “spread” he would make called “Beer Cheese.”

He would mix a batch and keep it in an old washed out margarine container.  It was amazing.  We would sit next to each other on the couch and share the dip while watching TV.  I cherish those memories.

Today I share not only a small recipe with you, but I share a piece of my heart …. My grandfather loved Christmas and I hope this recipe brings joy to a “get together” you have this season.

 

GRANDPA JOHN’S BEER CHEESE DIP

Ingredients:
4 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup of beer
6 Tablespoons of Tomato Paste
4 Teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 Teaspoon of Garlic Powder

Directions:
Let the cheddar cheese stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
In a medium bowl combine cheese, beer, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.

Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined.

Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours.

Makes about 3 cups of dip.

Serve with Club Crackers like Grandpa did or Big Ragu’s twist is serve it with Tomato and Basil flavored Wheat Thins.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you and your family from the Food Adventures Crew.

Enjoy and cherish each day with your loved ones.  We hope you make some wonderful memories this year.

Please look for feature articles from Food Adventures each week, exclusively here on Dayton Most Metro.

 

 

Pitch Competition For Early-Stage Hardware Startups

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The AlphaLab Gear Hardware Cup is a national pitch competition with semifinal rounds held in Pittsburgh, Boston, Washington DC, Chicago, Research Triangle (NC), and San Jose.

Dayton is one of eight cities within driving distance of Pittsburgh that will host an AlphaLab Gear Hardware PittStop. Six startups from the Dayton region will be selected to pitch on Jan. 16, 2020 at 5p at the Nucleus coworking space in the Kuhns Building, located at 15 W. 4th Street in downtown Dayton.

Apply now for the Jan. 16, 2020 AlphaLab Gear Hardware Cup Dayton PittStop and you could earn a shot at $50,000 for your early-stage hardware startup.

The PittStop winner will receive a travel stipend and two-night hotel stay in Pittsburgh, plus a chance to compete in the semifinal competition on Feb. 27, 2020. The winner of the semifinal will win $3,000 and a shot at the $50K AlphaLab Gear Hardware Cup grand prize in May.

To be eligible, a startup must have at least one physical product component. These products range from manufactured products, IoT/connected devices or health/medical devices to consumer products, consumer electronics, food, fashion, robotics, etc.

The deadline to apply for the Dayton PittStop is Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. A panel of representatives from area entrepreneurial support organizations will select the top six startups to pitch on Jan, 16.

Each startup will have 3 minutes to pitch, followed by 3 minutes of Q&A from a panel of judges which will include a rep from the Pittsburgh Hardware Cup semifinal team.

The Dayton Hardware PittStop will be held during the Jan. 16 LaunchPad, a monthly event designed to connect and support the Launch Dayton community. LaunchPad events offer a series of workshops, meetups and networking opportunities for the region’s entrepreneurially-minded individuals, whether they’re launching a tech startup, a retail storefront, a new product line, a community project or a nonprofit.

Apply at: https://gust.com/programs/alpha-labgear-hardware-cup-pittstop

Learn more about the AlphaLab Gear Hardware Cup here: https://alphalabgear.org/hardwarecup/

New Years Food Adventure Dinner – LITTLE SAIGON

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Monday night December 30th, at 6:30pm will be an epic night at Little Saigon on Woodman Dr.

For just $27 you can be a part of this one time only New Years Vietnamese Dinner event!

***TICKETS ARE PREPAY ONLY ONLINE – CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS***
(LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE- GET YOUR TICKETS NOW)

This Food Adventure Dinner will feature a 5 Course Vietnamese Dinner and stories of survival from the owner of the restaurant and their family.  Learn about the sacrifice fear and tragedy surrounding one family’s struggle for freedom and their eventual triumph in the United States.  Great story telling and fantastic, authentic Vietnamese food.  We have developed a perfect menu for a cold night leading into the New Year.

5 COURSES INCLUDE :

Veggie Spring Roll

—VEGETARIAN SPRING ROLL:
Crispy, golden fried and served with a vinegar dipping sauce.

— SOFT SHRIMP ROLL:
Authentic soft roll, with a clear wrapper filled with shrimp, pork, vermicelli noodles, cilantro and more.  Served with a brown peanut, hoisin sauce.

— VIETNAMESE DUMPLINGS:
Pork filled pot stickers, served with a soy, ginger, onion dipping sauce.

— MEAL SIZED PHO SOUP:
Your choice of vegetarian or up to 3 meats – Shrimp, Chicken and Pork
Your choice soup noodles – Clear Thick Rice Noodles or  Thin Egg Noodles like thin spaghetti
Your choice of spice level – from zero  to 5 , with 5 being the hottest. Warning, spice level is high so error on the side of caution with your spice level.

—DESSERT CHOICE – Made with fresh fruit (choose one):
Fried Bananas
Mango Smoothie
Pineapple Smoothie
Strawberry Smoothie

*DINNER INCLUDES WATER.
* TEA and SOFT DRINKS ARE EXTRA COST
*GRATUITY NOT INCLUDED
****YOU ARE ALLOWED TO BRING IN YOUR OWN ALCOHOL

FOOD ADVENTURE EVENT AT LITTLE SAIGON

Soft Shrimp Roll

WHEN: MONDAY DECEMBER 30th at 6:30pm
WHERE: LITTLE SAIGON VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT – 1718 Woodman Dr, Kettering
WHAT: 5 Course Vietnamese Dinner and the restaurant owners share the family’s story of surviving war torn Vietnam, and their harrowing experience to get to the United States.
COST : $27 per person – gratuity not included


***TICKETS ARE PRE-PAY ONLY ONLINE — BUY TICKETS BY CLICKING HERE***

Seats are limited for this one night only, special dinner.  Don’t miss out on this incredible tale of a local family and their struggle for freedom. Enjoy 5 authentic Vietnamese food courses and family recipes.  Warm Pho and stories to warm the soul.  This Food Adventure Dinner will begin promptly at 6:30pm.  We look forward to this unique night as we enter our 12th year of Food Adventures.

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11 years of Dinner events !!!

Packed house at Food Adventures

 

 

 

Thanksgiving Tips for Foodies!

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It’s turkey time again, so listen up foodies and party hosts.  We have some last minute tips and tricks for all Dayton area foodies out there !

We have some fun ideas for you to consider this year to make your Thanksgiving the best possible Food Adventure.

Now for the feather ruffling  and gobbleteegok…

 

THANKSGIVING TIPS:

Turkey !!

—A fresh turkey should be cooked in 1 to 2 days.  Frozen turkeys defrost in the fridge in 2-3 days.  If you need to thaw it faster, submerge it in cold water for 30 minutes per pound until defrosted.

—When baking a turkey, allow 15 minutes per pound to cook, or 4 minutes per pound if you deep fry

—Use coiled up aluminum foil under the turkey if you don’t have a rack for your roasting pan.

—Your turkey is done when the inner thigh meat reaches a temperature of 165 degrees.

—DON’T carve your turkey right when it comes out of the oven, let it rest 30 minutes before you carve it.

The Big Ragu is a Turkey !

—Make mashed potatoes in the morning and keep in crock pot set to “warm”. Right before serving, toss in some butter and stir!  Also, add cream cheese and roasted garlic to your potatoes!

—Side dishes that are served at room temp and can be done ahead of time. This leaves valuable oven/stove top space.

—Stuffing and au gratin potatoes are great done a day ahead and warmed up before dinner. This really helps save oven space considering they need to cook for an hour usually

—Get kids involved by having them press butter into cookie cutter shapes to be served on plates.  It brings a fun look to the table.

—Have young kids?  Spell out your expectations for their behavior and bring them a compact activity like coloring or mazes.  This will help your kids stay still at the adult or kids table.  Let them play outside, supervised to burn off energy.  If the kid acts up. calmly remove them from the room and discipline them as not to disrupt others meal.

 

THANKSGIVING TRICKS:

Turkey Leg !

—Have a tight budget? Get a whole chicken instead of a turkey and save some money.

—To get fluffy mashed potatoes, some people add baking soda !

—Avoid a soggy pecan pie crust by layering the bottom of the crust with a some pecans.

—Did you overcook your turkey? Place sliced turkey into a pan and cook 10 minutes at 300 degrees in an inch of broth, serve on the tray.  No one will know it was dry.

—Time constraint? Put store prepared food in a tupperware container and bring it.  Oh you naughty thing!

Beautiful Bird

—Glazing your turkey in the last 15 minutes of with Balsamic Vinaigrette gives a crispy skin on your turkey and amazing color.

—No time to brine your turkey?  Soak the turkey for 30 minutes in orange juice to get great results.

—Hollow out a pumpkin for a serving bowl or an ice bucket for wine!

 

The holiday is once a year so enjoy yourself… but for those who don’t want to over indulge, here are some tips:

 

 

HEALTHY TIPS:

Veggie tray

—Instead of serving cans of soft drink, offer fruit infused pitchers of water.  This will reduce the amount of empty calories your family is absorbing, while hydrating your relatives.

—For a guilt free day of eating, sign up for the Turkey Trot at Welcome Stadium at 8:45am Thanksgiving morning, and that piece of pie wont feel so bad. They have a 5k or Half Marathon for you freaks.

—Have some fall apples available on the dessert table as an option to pie.

—Switch Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes or Mashed Sweet Potatoes instead of regular potatoes to save on calories

Antipasta plate

—Use the leftover Turkey Bones and the neck.  Boil and simmer them to make a gelatinous Bone Broth with benefits for your digestive system or future soups.

—Feel free to indulge in proteins and animal fats, the sweets and processed foods is where weight gains happen

—Eat before the party to ensure you don’t arrive hungry and overeat.

—Pumpkin pie has fewer calories than most pies and if you don’t eat the crust, you aren’t doing so badly.

 

—Try serving grilled marinated asparagus and portabellas  with a creamy buttermilk dip with lots of raw veggies too. Marinate the asparagus and portabellas in

Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

orange juice, olive oil and garlic. Let sit over night in zip lock bags. Grill in the morning (season with salt of course). Serve with Belgium endive leaves, carrots, celery.

The key is make Thanksgiving about your favorite foods and spending it with your favorite people. It is a a special rare time and a few tweaks can help you enjoy it to the fullest.
For more “Food Adventure” features, come back to DaytonMostMetro each and every week for another exclusive article .
We wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!  May you enjoy the Holiday with loved ones and reflect on a year that you are thankful for. Cheers to happy Food Adventures on the horizon!

Food Adventures Air Fryer Recipe: Chicken Parm Balls

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A Finished Parm Chicken Ball

Hey all you Miami Valley foodies!!  The Food Adventure Crew is back at it with a last minute recipe for Thanksgiving.  This time it is an Italian classic for all “youse guys”out there with air fryers!

Jackie recently got an air fryer and absolutely loves it.  She felt compelled to share this easy and delicious recipe which is a perfect option for a unique Thanksgiving side, or a feature in an upcoming pasta meal you are planning.

This hungry Italian mom knows her parm, and now you will too!

 

Without further delay we present to you one of our favorites …

JACKIE’S CHICKEN PARM BALLS (The Air Fryer Edition)

INGREDIENTS: (makes about 10 Parm Balls)

Placing the cheese inside

1lb ground chicken
1 egg
1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parm/Romano
1 tsp of dried parsley
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
Dash of red pepper flakes

2 cups Panko bread crumbs (for rolling)
1 tbs Olive oil
2 mozzarella sticks cup up into chunks (5 each) and frozen

DIRECTIONS:
—Mix the first nine  ingredients together and let sit for 10 minutes. It’s a wet mixture so the breadcrumbs need a few minutes to help give it more structure.

 

—Take a large spoonful of mixture and place a chunk of cheese in the middle. Roll the meat around it to form a ball.

Ready for the Air Fryer !

 

—Toss the Panko bread crumbs with olive oil and roll the balls in it. This will also be when you can better shape the balls as they won’t be as sticky.

 

—Air fry for 12 minutes (turning once half way) at 400 degrees.

 

There you have it. A cutting edge recipe for the new air fryer.  If you are considering getting an air fryer, Jackie definitely recommends it.  She uses hers often and has been experimenting with various foods and recipes.  So far so good!

 

Read our Food Adventures articles each and every week, right here,  EXCLUSIVELY on DaytonMostMetro.com.

 

Until then have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING from our Food Adventure Crew: Jackie, The Big Ragu and Jessie!

Rolling the balls in bread crumbs

Formed and ready to fry

Fried to a golden brown

Serve as an appetizer or with pasta !

One of Jackie’s first experiments with chicken parm balls was this batch..

Thanksgiving Recipe – Easy Peazy Peanut Butter Pie !

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Easy to Make Peanut Butter Pie

Hey fellow foodies !

Looking for a quick dessert to bring to family Thanksgiving that will please the masses?

It is really easy, too!  The old favorite “Peanut Butter Pie”  is simple, fun to make, and fairly inexpensive.

Let’s dive into this Food Adventure head first, and waste no time getting into this scrumptious recipe.

 

PEANUT BUTTER PIE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

—1/4 teaspoon of Pure Vanilla Extract

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Mix the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract and peanut butter together until smooth.
  2. Fold in 1 of the whipped topping containers.
  3. Spoon the mixture into the graham cracker crust.
  4. Place the remaining whipped topping inside the 2nd container over the top of the peanut butter mixture
  5. Garnish with the peanut butter cups.
  6. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Voila ! There you have it …

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from The Food Adventure Crew: JESSIE, THE BIG RAGU and JACKIE !

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Our Food Adventure Crew Talks Turkey

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Thanksgiving is almost here, and like everyone else, the Food Adventures Crew is getting ready for one of our favorite feasts of the year.   Today, we feature some fun Dayton Thanksgiving Trivia.   Share some of these at the table this holiday with family and friends.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL YOU FOODIES OUT THERE !

 

 

 

THANKSGIVING TRIVIA:

—Thanksgiving is always the 4th Thursday in November.

—People eat more on average on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year.

— The average person consumes 4500 calories on Thanksgiving

—Stuffing is what you put inside the bird, and dressing it what you serve and cook outside the bird.

— 54 Million people or 16% of the nation will be traveling this Thanksgiving.

 

HISTORY OF THANKSGIVING:

—The first Indian Tribe to celebrate with the pilgrims were the Wampanoag Tribe.  This first Thanksgiving lasted 3 days and took place in 1621.  They didn’t eat turkey, but had duck, deer and pigeon.

—Pilgrims did not wear buckled hats.

— At the first Thanksgiving they had spoons and knives, but forks weren’t invented until 10 years later !

—Thomas Jefferson thought Thanksgiving was a ridiculous idea for a holiday.

— In 1813 Ohio first set the 5th of May for a day of Thanksgiving. In Ohio in early times Thanksgiving was not always observed by the people, and not in November.

—Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a National Holiday in 1863

—Football was played on Thanksgiving starting with Yale and Princeton in 1876.

— In 1924 The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade began with 400 employees marching in New York City. No large balloons, only live animals from Central Park Zoo.

 — Both Harry S.Truman, and John F. Kennedy are credited as the first Presidents to “pardon” a Thanksgiving turkey, depending on which source you believe.

 

TURKEY TRIVIA !

Deep Fried Turkey

—The age of the turkey that you are eating is usually between 14-20 weeks old.

— Turkeys can run 20 miles per hour when scared.

— The average turkey weights 15 pounds.

—The largest turkey ever raised was 86 pounds and was the size of a large dog.

— Benjamin Franklin wanted the Turkey and not the Eagle to be the national symbol of the USA.

—Local farm Bowman and Landes in New Carlisle raise over 80,000 free range turkeys each year and has been in business since 1948.

—In 1882 a wild turkey in Dayton cost $3 at the market, and the poorest Daytonians ate rabbit on Thanksgiving.  Other Dayton favorites purchased for Thanksgiving in 1882 were quarts of Kentucky bourbon for 60 cents, and mince meat pies made with 3 pounds of meat costing a quarter.

—Turkey can be substituted for Chicken in almost any recipe.

— On the West Coast of the USA, Dungeoness Crab is used instead of turkey

—Minnesota raises the most Turkeys in the U.S.

—Approximately 280 million turkeys are eaten every Thanksgiving.

— TV dinners were invented because of Thanksgiving in 1953.  Swanson had 260 tons of extra turkey after the holiday and a salesman suggested they should package it onto aluminum trays with other sides, and the first TV dinner was born!

—Turkeys have been known to drop dead at the sound of passing airplanes.

— After walking on the moon, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s first meal was roasted turkey from foil packets.

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from the Food Adventure’s Crew.  Jackie, Jessie and the Big Ragu are thankful for our social media followers, the people who attend our food events, charity relations, cooking classes, and festivals.  We hope you are surrounded by loved ones, family and friends this holiday season.  We hope it is an unforgettable Food Adventure.

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We are thankful to have exclusive feature articles right here on Dayton Most Metro each week!

Look for some upcoming  Thanksgiving recipes next week.

 

 

Smart Mouths Love Food at Smart Aleck “Voltzy’s” + ***win $20 Gift Card***

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We ordered a tray of different burgers on our last trip

Many foodies in the Miami Valley know the unforgettable hamburger cooker in Moraine named Rick aka “Voltzy.” He has been through a lot in the past year health wise, but is still going strong with his Hamburger and Rootbeer Stand.

Known for his sharp tongue, and slapping ground chuck and onions with a spatula, Voltzy has become a Dayton Icon over the past 30 years.  He is the Smart Aleck that smart mouths locally have grown to love.  Take his teasing in stride.  This is his “schtick”and when he gives you grief, it means he likes you.

This month we thought we would urge our readers to visit Voltzy.  He is back open after the recent setbacks and illness and the food is still great.

Voltzy at the Grill – his natural habitat

This week he starts serving some of the best hot soups you will ever try.  Whether you have never been there, or if you are a longstanding regular, please try and stop in at least once or twice this month and get some of the best burgers in America.

To show our appreciation for you helping him out, Food Adventures is gonna give away a $20 in Voltzy food to two different foodies !

****COMMENT BELOW FOR A SHOT AT WINNING $20 WORTH OF VOLTZYS FOOD ! ****

 

4668 N Springboro Pike, Moraine

THE TRUE STORY OF THE BEGINNING OF VOLTZY’s:
Growing up in Ft. Wayne, Indiana he learned his burger craft from his grandfather.  Grandfather Voltzy had a small restaurant in Ft Wayne that was open 24 hours a day.  It was started in 1917 and he was extremely successful.  After Rick moved to Dayton, he wanted to get a restaurant started in honor of his grandpa.  Thirty years later he is still cookin.’

 

FROM TRAILER TO ROOTBEER STAND:
In 1988 he started serving burgers out of a 12 foot trailer.  It was parked outside Driftwood lanes.  The trailer grew to 16 ft then 24 ft, and in 2013 he built the Root Beer Stand on 4668 Springboro Pike.

This guy had a double hog Heidelburger and ate it all.

 

VOLTZY CHALLENGED WITH HEALTH ISSUES:
After a bout with diabetes he had to have 3 toes amputated over the past few years.  He is recovering and is back serving customers at his full business hours.

As always, our patented Food Adventure bullet points will give you the scoop on this Dayton Dining Legend.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY ON VOLTZY’S ROOTBEER STAND TODAY:

—OPEN 11am-2PM Monday – Saturday

The sandwich that did it all – The Cheeseburger (we added ketchup behind his back)

—It is highly recommended that you call your order in – they take orders starting at 9am.

— The beef is ground fresh everyday for 31 years and when it is soup season, they are also fresh homemade everyday.

 

Voltzy has a huge menu – so here are our patented “Must Eats” to help you wade through the offered items.

We know because we have actually tried everything on the menu, and as always, that’s why our photos are original and not borrowed.  It sets us apart.

 

MUST EATS AT VOLTZYS:

— 10 CHEESEBURGERS For $12:

The 20 oz Hog Cheeseburger – they always finish it !


This is his hallmark.  Ten sliders with grilled onions, cheese and sweet heat sauce.  These are the burgers that put this man on the map.  He has the best burger in Dayton, hands down.  Why?  He grinds the meat daily and his grilling and steaming process has been perfected over the years.  Lets put it this way, his food is so good he can playfully insult people and they come back for more.  Probably our favorite burger.

 

— THE 20 oz HOG CHEESEBURGER:
Voltzy’s version of a Whopper… and it puts Burger King to shame.  This HUGE burger has a big bun and is topped with grilled onions, cheese, and sweet heat sauce.  When you start eating you think, “my goodness this is the biggest hamburger I have seen..” Then it tastes so good you find yourself finishing it.  Yeah, you will surprise yourself.  If you have a big appetite, we promise this will be one of the best burgers you have ever tried.  He named this burger after his ex wife, and the double hog and triple hog burgers after his 2nd and 3rd wives !  This is our other favorite burger.

The Betty Ann

— THE BETTY ANN CHEESEBURGER:
This is like a Big Boy, however it is 3 times better.  This is a double slider generously topped with double cheese, raw onion, mayo and pickles.  We just had one of these last week and again were blown away.  One of the best burgers we have ever eaten.  The taste of the onion, pickle, mayo and his fresh ground chuck is simply fantastic.  He named this sandwich after his mother.

 

— CABBAGE ROLL SOUP (ONLY IN WINTER):

We are in love with his Cabbage Roll Soup


Slightly spicy, this homemade soup is an original recipe.  We noticed that he uses his freshly ground beef, and freshly steamed cabbage in this incredible broth.  Served in a Styrofoam coffee cup, we suggest you get two of them.  He sold hundreds of gallons of this soup last year.  One taste and you will see why it might be the best soup in Dayton.  Voltzy says if you try this soup, you will wake up singing the song “Touch Me in the Morning.” Whatever the hell that means.

 

Inside the Slammer Wrap

— THE SLAMMER WRAP:
Large burger with ham, sweet heat sauce, horsey sauce, grilled onions, and melted cheese inside a wrap.  Good item if you are on the go and dont want a gooey mess.  Unmistakable Voltzy beef taste and those wonderful condiments, make this a “must eat.”  Remember if you vary from the ingredients on any menu item, he will give you grief, but he will eventually cave in.

 

— THE PHILLY CHEESESTEAK:
Philly meat with peppers, onions and horsey sauce on a sub bun with cheese on top.  An overstuffed, finger licking good sandwich, that will knock your socks off.  This gooey, cheesey hot mess is not recognizable as a philly cheesesteak.  You gotta just grab it and go in like you are storming a castle !

 

— THE PATTY MELT:

Patty Melt

Another popular choice at Voltzys.  Its a burger on a Rye bread with onions and melted cheese.  He usually doctors it up with a little sweet heat and horsey sauce.  We have a lot of friends that swear by this sandwich.

 

— THE HEIDELBURGER:
A larger Double Cheeseburger with egg and bacon on the sandwich. This one is very popular and is a nice meal in itself.   Add a bottle of Frostie Root Beer and you are in heaven.

This is a Double Hog HeidelBurger usually it is just double cheeseburger meat

 

It would also be heavenly to win a $20 gift card to Voltzys….

**** COMMENT BELOW on WHY YOU COULD USE A $20 GIFT CARD TO VOLTZYS and WE WILL PICK 2 WINNERS AT RANDOM, NEXT WEEK **** ONE ENTRY PER PERSON

Even if you don’t win the gift cards, make sure you stop in and visit Voltzy.  May we recommend you wash down all your favorite foods with Frostie Top Bottles of Root beer?  He has them cold on site.  His crinkle cut fries and onion rings are also favorites.

Bottle of Root beer and 10 cheeseburgers

Remember during the winter he has soups and the entry is in the lobby with no tables or seating (to go only).  But in the summer and warmer months, he opens the patio for picnic table seating.  It is a great place to people watch and observe Voltzy harassing his guests.

Thank you for reading our weekly Food Adventure article.  We are featured right here on Dayton Most Metro, every week with an EXCLUSIVE article.  We try and visit the best places in Dayton and share our favorites.  No rules here !

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2 Hogs – 20 ounces of beef each

The 14 pound BILL CLINTON DIVORCE FINALE BURGER

10 cheeseburgers, fries and onion rings !

We were hungry !!

A Hog Heidelburger ! 20 oz of beef ,bacon, egg, onions, cheese , condiments & oh boy you are on your way

Double Hog – 40 ounces of beef

A Betty Ann burger and Yuna Lee burger (has onion ring on it )

Voltzy Hog means he puts ham on it .

The Murph double cheeseburger. (has peppers on it)

The Stephy is ham, bacon and a split sausage

 

Pro Football Fans -Dayton’s Superbowl of Trivia Food Adventure

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Attention Pro Football fans ! Sunday December 8th, The Growler on Wilmington Pike is selling tickets to the “Super Bowl of Trivia.” Besides the Trivia Tournament event tickets also features the Bengals vs Browns game, and food and beer. The whole event is dubbed “The Super Bowl of Trivia – Losers and Brewsers”

Think you know a lot about NFL Trivia?  Then throw your hat into the ring, trivia teams are limited to 4 members.

TICKETS ARE $20 per person PREPAY and are ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE HERE AT THIS LINK

3808 Wilmington Pike is the venue

If you are looking for a place to watch the Bengals vs Browns game, this will be fun whether you team wins or loses.

 

HERE IS THE SKINNY ON THE SUPER BOWL of  TRIVIA – LOSERS and BREWSERS:

— Doors open at noon at THE GROWLER PUB and GRUB located at 3808 Wilmington Pike

 

— Event ticket includes:

***Entry into the Trivia Tournament – 1 to 4 persons allowed on a team, but each participant   needs their own ticket

***1 personal 9″ pizza with up to 2 toppings

***5 chicken wings in sauce of your choice

***One 32 oz mini pitcher of domestic beer or 1 pint of any craft beer.

 

— Trivia tournament begins at 12:30pm and will last through halftime of the Bengals Browns Game.

— There will be door prizes and drink specials.

— Winning team gets fabulous prizes and a gift card to The Growler

 

The gauntlet is down, the challenge is set.  Test your NFL trivia knowledge and see if your team has what it takes to win the “SUPER BOWL of NFL TRIVIA.”

*** TICKETS ARE PREPAY ONLY and ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE ***

Look at these delicious wings from The Growler !

Personal Pizza up to 2 toppings

 

 

Who Wants to get Big & Rich Nov. 16th ?

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A signed bottle of Whiskey by Big & Rich, and Cowboy Troy!

WHO WANTS TO GET BIG and RICH ???

You can by winning a signed bottle of Redneck Riviera Whiskey, autographed by Big & Rich, and Cowboy Troy!  Just attend a charity event called “NITE at THE RACES” where you can buy raffle tickets to win this bottle or dozens of prizes.  Even place bets on horse races shown on the big screen.

Saddle up ladies and gentleman.. The Miamisburg Moose Lodge is the place to be on Saturday evening Nov. 16th. That’s when The Rent Foundation‘s annual charity event,“Nite at the Races” event takes place.

Bet Cash, Win Cash

It is a night of horse races on the big screen and plenty of beer, food and fun included in the admission price.  Bet cash and win cash on the races, and try your luck at one of our dozens of raffle prizes.  Raffle prizes also include designer purses, restaurant gift cards, bottles of booze and much more !  Pull tabs will be sold too !  WIN CASH, BET CASH and everyone wins, since proceeds go to the Rent Foundation charity.

One ticket gets you endless food, beer and soft drinks.  Fricker’s traditonal and boneless wings, Marco’s Pizza, a hot dog and taco bar are just some of the food you can expect.   Keg draft beer is also endless as is soft drinks.

Join us at the Moamisburg Moose Lodge !

All this for a great cause and only at the Miamisburg Moose Lodge 6pm, November 16th.

Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 in advance by clicking HERE.

 

WHAT IS THE RENT FOUNDATION?
It is the charitable arm of the Greater Dayton Apartment Association.  Over the years they have helped hundreds of families in crisis pay their rent and avoid homelessness.  These are Dayton area families who had temporary hardships and were unable to pay rent due to unforeseen circumstances.  These are real people being helped, they could neighbors, family or friends that were facing eviction.  The Rent Foundation gives them the boost they need to stay above water by paying their past due rent and catching them up with their property owners.

Having Fun at Nite at the Races !

Isn’t this a worthy cause and a great reason to attend one of our biggest fundraisers?

Join us at “Nite at the Races,”  you will be so glad you did…

 

WHAT: NITE AT THE RACES:

WHEN: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16th, 6pm-11pm

WHERE: MIAMISBURG MOOSE LODGE –

Beer and Soft Drinks included

TICKETS: $15 in ADVANCE BY CLICKING HERE or $20 at the door

WHY: To help Dayton area families in crisis pay their rent and prevent homelessness.

BET CASH AND WIN CASH on HORSE RACES ON THE BIG SCREEN !

RAFFLE PRIZES !  PULL TABS ! 

ADMISSION INCLUDES ALL YOU WANT BEER, FOOD and SOFT DRINKS

Maybe you can walk away with a signed bottle of Redneck Riviera Whiskey, autographed by Big & Rich, and Cowboy Troy!

***Due to the nature of the event , no one under the age of 21 will be allowed admission.

Frickers Wings included !

Pull tabs !!

PIZZA included !

Hot Dog Bar included!!

Win raffle prizes and cash!

Taco Bar included !!

 

 

Fish Frys at Yankee Trace are Back!

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Yankee Trace is not just known for golf and wedding receptions anymore.  The Friday evening fish frys at The Golf Club at Yankee Trace  are back for a limited time this fall, and the Food Adventures Crew has the scoop.  The “All You Can Eat” attraction takes place each Friday night from 5pm-9pm at the restaurant inside the clubhouse.  The tradition continues through November 22nd, and will return during Lenten season as it has for many years.

The fish served is a delicious hand breaded haddock.  It is some of the best in town, and since it is all you can eat, you wont walk away hungry.  Each dinner includes all you want deep fried haddock, cole slaw and french fries.

Freshly Fried Haddock

Here is the down low on one of the best kept secrets in Centerville.

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— WHAT: Friday Evening Fish Fry Dinners

— WHERE: The Golf Club at Yankee Trace’s Restaurant, 10000 Yankee St., Centerville Ohio 45458

— WHEN: Every Friday night 5pm-9pm from now through November 22nd

— COST: $14.95 per person

Part of the dining area

 

** Important: Reservations are required (937) 438-3585

 

We highly recommend the fish fry.  It is great food in a fun, friendly atmosphere and service is spot on.

Yankee Trace is also known for its fantastic golf facility featuring 27 beautiful course holes.  They are also a great venue for weddings and business meeting rooms.  Another well known feature is Yankee Trace’s Sunday brunch, as well as their parties on the patio area known as “Jazz on The Green.”

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Milano’s Turns 50

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That local place with Atlantic City Subs and Pizza has turned 50.  This is today’s Milano’s.

It is hardly recognizable today from the original Milano’s on Brown Street.   Gone are the old ovens and the standing room only lobby where you had to wait for you name to be called to grab your sub.  Today’s Milano’s is now a family friendly sports pub with a quite substantial menu and beer list.

There are now 3 locations in the Miami Valley.

The Milano’s on Brown Street remains and in years past, stores were added in Miamisburg on 741 and in Beavercreek near the Fairfield Commons Mall.  But, Dayton Originals like THE FOOD ADVENTURES CREW remember when there was only one Milano’s on Brown Street.   Purists will tell you, the subs tasted better then, because the old ovens were ‘seasoned’ from years of spices burnt into the baking area.  Whether you love the “old school, dirty Milano’s”, or the “clean, modern Milano’s”, you can’t deny that this has been one of the most popular eateries in the Miami Valley for 50 years now.

How did all begin ?

HERE’S THE SKINNY on MILANO’S :

— Founded in 1969 by Ron Woods and partners after visiting a restaurant in Lima, Ohio named Milano’s.  They loved the food so much, they opened a place in Dayton the next year and decided to name it Milano’s.

CALZONE

— Sold to ThreeWitt Enterprises( David Fisher, John Slaughenhaupt and Eric Lundgren) in 2002, they revamped Brown Street location in 2005. Opened 2 more restaurants in 2008 in Beavercreek and Miami Township (St Rt 741).

— Sports lovers paradise with huge HD TV’s around the restaurant and bar.

— All-American style menu with subs, pizza and craft beer selections

THE ITALIAN SUB

— Family Friendly atmosphere with an arcade area that kids enjoy

— Great outdoor patio dining area for enhanced fun on good weather days, and it smells better than Atlantic City.

 

MUST EATS at MILANO’s:

— CALZONES:
A little known fact is that the calzones are great at Milano’s.  Whatever ingredients you get, there is plenty of mozzarella cheese inside to cope with, so use that marinara dipping sauce.

— THE ATLANTIC CITY ITALIAN SUB:
Capicola, and 2 types of salami topped with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, oil, and spices.  There is an option on this sub where they bake the sub and add pizza sauce.  This is what makes the sandwich, so get the baked option with sauce!

 

— PIZZA:
We think the sauce is tangy and tasty, so no matter what the toppings, you will have yourself a good “Situation.”   The crust is made from scratch, daily.  Try it for yourself and let us know what you think.

 

 

— THE MEATBALL SUB:
Have yourself a meatball day and dive into this saucy little number.   This sub is filling, fun, a tad messy, but worth every bite.

 

— TIRAMISU:
Try this creamy Italian dessert. It is worth saving room for this dessert. A delicate coffee soaked lady finger bottom, topped with creamy whipped middle and chocolate drizzled topping.

 

TIRAMISU

 

Honorable Mention:
The generous order of Garlic bread with Cheese is huge.
The Cheesesteak sub is also worth a try, get extra mayo.  

Milano’s  has decent side salads that go well with any main event.  They also have a reasonably priced kids menu.  Be warned, this place gets busy during peak lunch and dinner times.

Just in the mood for a beer?  The inviting bar area always has some ‘off the wall’ choices on tap or in bottles.  It is a great place to unwind with a cold one.

CHEESE STEAK SUB

 

 

 

If you are one of the few who hasn’t tried Milano’s, or you are new to the Dayton area, take a night and check this spot out.  Go for our “must eats” and see if you enjoy their Atlantic City tastes.

***HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY TO MILANO’S !***

For the record, the Big Ragu, whose last name is Milano, has nothing to do with ownership of the restaurant. Please browse through our photo album below for some amazing pics from our Food Adventures to Milano’s.

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PEPPERONI SUB

BACK PATIO – MIAMISBURG

BAR AREA

ANOTHER PIZZA

GARLIC BREAD

CHICKEN AND PROVOLONE

TAKE OUT