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The Buckin’ Donkey is Back !!

April 21, 2017 By Dayton937 2 Comments

It’s Baaaack ! Yes ! Yes ! Yes !

Ba – Donk- A -Donk !

Two years ago a popular sports bar in Kettering abruptly closed, resulting in Facebook posts of grief from a slew of customers. The cult following had been hoping one day for a return.

Today, their hopes came true.  The Buckin Donkey restaurant will be returning to Dayton (they dropped the Grill part of the name).  The new spot will be located at the old Murray’s Place restaurant in Moraine.

Food Adventures has exclusive scoop on the new developments after talking to our friend and owner, of the original Buckin Donkey, Sean McKown.

Beef on Weck

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY on THE BUCKIN’ DONKEY:

—The Buckin Donkey is the project of Sean McKown, Kiera Harris and Sean’s brother Larry Maglicco

—They plan to open for business MAY 2nd, 2017.  They are finishing flooring and booth construction right now.

—The restaurant address is 2866 S Dixie Dr. Dayton, Ohio 45409

—Many menu items will be returning that were favorites at the previous restaurant.  Food Adventures is really excited about this.

Sign of the times – out with Murrays , in with the Donkey

—They will be closed on Mondays for sanity and relaxation.

—Saturdays and Sunday mornings will feature Breakfast and Booze

—Full bar to feature 8 taps, BudLight and 7 revolving taps

—The Buckin Donkey will feature boxed lunch delivery as well

—Menu will feature a Vegan Section

—Plans for a Happy Hour are in the works

Now for the favorites you missed for 2 years … here is our often imitated, never duplicated list of MUST EATS

The Donut Burger

 

MUST EATS at THE BUCKIN’ DONKEY:

—THE DONUT BURGER:
The old “using the donut for the bun” trick.  Not only this burger, but many other favorites will be back.  Crazy combos of tasty ingredients that make unique burgers.  Customers can join the “burger club” where they get a punch card to try every burger on the menu.

—JAMBALAYA:
One of Dayton’s best “soups”
if you will.  It is back, and better than ever. Rice, sausage, spice and more.

Jambalaya – homemade

—PIES:
Homemade pies available.  
Every one is delicious and made by Sean or his mom.  In fact, customers can request any fruit cream pie a couple of days in advance.

—TRIPLE BYPASS:
A fresh patty of ground beef and bacon, topped with bacon strips, fried egg and cheese. Not for wusses.

—PIZZA WITH HOMEMADE SAUCE:
New addition to the menu,
Sean says it is all about the sauce.  His Pittsburgh family recipe pizza sauce to be exact.

Peanut Butter Pie – homemade

—MAGIC MUSHROOM:  
A Grilled Portabella Mushroom sandwich with cheese and more toppings. Absolutely fantastic for the vegetarian choice.

—FROSTED FLAKE COATED FRENCH TOAST :
Crumbs of Forsted flakes provide a crispy coating to the soft, cinnamony French Toast. One of Big Ragu’s favorites. He says it melts in your mouth.

 

Frosted Flake French Toast

Social media is gaining some buzz about the opening, and Daytonians look ready for this upcoming Bucking Food Adventure.

This time around there will be more parking, and a bigger restaurant than before.  They hope to avoid previous pitfalls like being hampered by bills for equipment repairs, like the previous walk-in cooler that caused them to be closed 9 days, with a hefty bill.

The restaurant looks to pull clients from Centerville, Kettering, Miamisburg, West Carrollton, Dayton and Moraine.  They think it is a good fit and we agree.  Food Adventures plans to be there opening night May 2nd.

Want more original foodie content from the Dayton area?  We don’t share news blurbs, we create them!  From original restaurant reviews, to cooking classes, original dinner events and festival partnerships, The Big Ragu, Chef House, and Hungry Jax are the Food Adventure Crew sharing our favorite eats with Miami Valley foodies.  Follow us on Facebook HERE.

Strawberry cheesecake – homemade

Walnut Pie

Sausage Stuffed Peppers

Philly cheesesteak

NY Cheesecake – homemade

Join their Burger club

Biscuits and Gravy

Frosted Flake French Toast

Reuben

Grilled Cajun Shrimp Po Boy

Pierogie Burger might be a special one day

Grilled Spicy Garlic Wings

Home made Beef Barley soup

Portabella Mushroom Sandwich- sliced in half

Ham and Cheese

Italian Nachos

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Food Adventures, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Big Ragu, Buckin Donkey, chef house, donut burger, Food Adventure, Food Adventures, hungry jax, moraine, pizza, sean mckown

2017 Cheesesteak Champ to be Crowned

April 19, 2017 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

This is only one half of a Super Duper Cheesesteak

Oh … there are finals coming… but you wont have to study for these… and these finals are delicious!
Saturday April 22nd at the Huber Heights Submarine House Bar and Grill location, an all day event is taking place.

It has been months in the making.  Finally, the 2017 The Super Duper Cheesesteak Challenge, a charity promotion by area Submarine Houses comes to the finale this Saturday at 1pm, and a champ will be crowned…

It is going to be one hell of a Food Adventure this Saturday….

People have been timed with stopwatches to see

Cheesesteak Champs are hungry

how fast they could eat the Super Duper Cheesesteak Sub.   Now, April 22nd each local Submarine House store champ with the best time, will face off in person, against each other and past champions will be there too.

There have been draw dropping qualifiers and big mouths chewing.  We have seen huge subs inhaled and have seen disapointing times, but all  the events have always had one good outcome.  All proceeds this year support the Pink Ribbon Girls, a local charity focused on helping support area women facing breast cancer, and helping fund research for a cure.

Chef House will be judging and making sure no crumbs are left behind !

Now it all comes down to Saturday… one sub and a dozen of Dayton’s fastest eaters….

WHO WILL EAT THE 16 inches of HEAVEN the fastest?

The winner will get $1,000 !

 

HERE IS THE SKINNY ON SATURDAY APRIL 22nd’s CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT

—The event is being held with all day festivities at the new Submarine House – Huber Heights Bar & Grill Location at 5376 Taylorsville Rd.

—Chef House and Big Ragu from Food Adventures will be guest judges and so will Lisa Grigsby from Dayton Dining and Dayton Most Metro.

—Each store champion will face off in a shotgun start around 1pm 

—Other activities are a kids Bouncy House from NOON-4pm

Chef House with 2016 champ Andrew Oakes !

—50/50 Raffle

—ALL DAY BEER GARDEN

—LIVE BAND 7:30pm : Cherry Lee and the Hot Rod Hounds

Come out and enjoy the fun.  Eat some subs, drink some suds, and enjoy a wonderful Saturday for charity.

—Owners, the Danner family will present a check to the Pink Ribbon Girls

For those who might not know..

WHAT IS THE SUPER DUPER CHEESESTEAK CHALLENGE?

Bringing out the cheesesteaks

—From late January through April 2nd, 2017, Submarine House customers could sign up on the spot to take the challenge.

—To succeed, you must eat a 16 Super Duper Cheesesteak  with The Works toppings (no substitutions) in 16 minutes or less.  Note: the term “super duper” means hist sandwich is 3 times the normal amount of meat and cheese. Gulp !  “The Works” toppings means Cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, homemade oil & vinegar dressing, pepper relish.  You have to eat it this way with all the ingredients.

—If you eat the sub  in under 16 minutes it is free, and you get a t-shirt too.  If you fail, you pay for the sub (approx $23) and proceeds

Who will clean their basket first? This person isnt finished yet !

go to the Pink Ribbon Girls charity.  In previous years tens of thousands has been raised for different local charities. The Submarine House owners, the danner family continues the tradition again this year.

Still hungry?  Tackle more Dayton foodstuffs with Food Adventures on Facebook – LIKE us HERE.

We are not food critics, we just love to eat!  We are the original Dayton foodies. This is our passion, not our job, and we leave no plate unturned!

Check out our photos below, from past Super Duper Cheesesteak Challenge events at Dayton’s original Submarine House…

Most importantly, join us for all the fun on April 22nd, and help support the Pink Ribbon Girls.

2016 champ Andrew Oakes ate a dozen eggs for breakfast before the competition…

THIS SATURDAY IS THE FINALS !!!!

The New Submarine Houses are incredible inside

One half of the Super Duper Cheesesteak

Food Adventure at Centerville Submarine House – “Qualifier”

Lots of people tried to get the fastest time….

People tried to qualify for the store championships

Super Duper Cheesesteak with the works – hello lover!

When Kayla Bradsteet puts her hair up, it is time for serious cheesesteaking!

2015 champ Aaron Smith

2015 donation went to Dayton Children’s Hospital, this year Pink Ribbon Girls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Food Adventures, The Featured Articles Tagged With: challenge, cheesesteaks, danner, Food Adventures, huber, submarine House, super duper

Ariake to Host All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Adventure!

April 18, 2017 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

The Dayton Roll

The Dayton Roll

All You Can Eat Premium Sushi Rolls?? YES !!  Sushi Lovers… unite !!

Food Adventures has done it again.

We have partnered with Ariake Sushi to host a ONE NIGHT ONLY, all you want sushi event on Monday, May 1st, 2017.  They have agreed to open up on a Monday evening and let our Food Adventures Crew have the entire restaurant.

TICKETS ON SALE AT THIS LINK.  Tickets include tax, tip and water/tea.  

Please note, we only have room for 50 people at this dinner, and have about 25 seats left.  So get your tickets NOW !

Ariake is known for terrific, premium sushi. You may have seen our previous article on this restaurant HERE.

Miso Soup included

Miso Soup included

Owner Miko Whigham and her sushi chef, Chef Sasaki have planned an incredible spread, and this night will be one of a kind.  This is the foodie event you have been waiting for.

HERE’S THE SKINNY on ARIAKE SUSHI’S ALL YOU CAN EAT FOOD ADVENTURE:

WHEN: MONDAY, MAY 1st, 2017 at 6:30pm

The Godzilla Roll

The Godzilla Roll

WHERE: ARIAKE SUSHI RESTAURANT, 59 FIESTA LANE, MIAMISBURG

COST: $45 per person this includes the tip and tax and the following….

— MISO SOUP

— CRAB & SEAWEED SALAD

— ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI ROLLS and NIGIRI SUSHI UNTIL 8:30pm.  

— HOT TEA and WATER

Shrimp Tempura Roll

Shrimp Tempura Roll

There will be other drinks and alcohol for purchase.

NOTE*** The sushi rolls and nigiri sushi available will be a good variety chosen by the chef.  Diners will pick from a nice display of sushi that will be constantly replenished and some made to order.

*** CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS ***  Seats are limited and PRE-PAY only.

Join us for this MUST EAT event on Monday May 1st, 2017.  As always, this Food Adventure will also be filled with Trivia, Door prizes and more…

Check out some more photos below of what you can expect at the special dinner.

Are you a local foodie??  Then join the more than 7,000 Dayton foodies on our Facebook Food Adventures Page HERE

All you can eat Jan 16th

All you can eat Jan 16th

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Up close Spider Roll

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Tuna Roll

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Front Entrance across from the Dayton Mall

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Dayton Roll

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Shrimp Tempura roll

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The Crab Seaweed Salad

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Deep Fried Roll

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Rainbow roll and Tuna Roll

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Ariake Roll and more

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Spider Roll – Softshell crab

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Salmon Roll up close

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Salmon Roll

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All the sushi you want ..

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Tuna Roll up close

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Look at that plate !!

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Spicy tuna roll

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Oh my goodness… an Ariake Roll!

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Food Adventures, The Featured Articles Tagged With: all you can eat, Big Ragu, chef house, Dayton, Food Adventure, hungry, jax, sushi

Family Friendly Food Adventures!

April 12, 2017 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Chicken Tenders at Dorothy Lane Market

Dinner out as a family always sounds like a good idea. That is until you all have to agree on a place that everyone wants to eat at. We here at Food Adventures have a brief list of some favorite family friendly places to eat in the Dayton area!

HERE’S THE SKINNY ON SOME KID FRIENDLY EATERIES:

DOROTHY LANE MARKET, SPRINGBORO

We all know how awesome DLM is as a local grocer, but have you ever considered taking your crew there to eat? DLM offers a number of different options that would please the pallets of each one of your family members.

Enjoy a great view of DLM Springboro while you dine!

For starters, you can order a hot and fresh Neapolitan Pizza topped just the way you like it. Right in that same area, you can grab a custom sub sandwich as well! Want a salad? Go ahead and build your own from the huge salad bar stocked with fresh produce and multiple toppings.  Make it a combo and grab yourself a cup of soup from the soup station.

The deli case is the home to numerous prepared meals, including chicken tenders, mac and cheese, pasta dishes, salads, and more!  After your crew has picked out their eats, you can head upstairs and sit down to enjoy your meal in the spacious dining area.  Picked something that needs to be reheated? No worries! You’ll also find a microwave upstairs along with plates and cutlery.

After you all have indulged in dinner, be sure to leave room for desserts! DLM is home to an amazing variety of decedent desserts and a top notch coffee bar!

DEWEY’S PIZZA

Dewey’s has two locations in the Dayton area, one near the University of Dayton located at 131 Jasper Street, and their newest location at Austin Landing.  Dewey’s is known for their hand tossed pizzas and creative toppings.  Along with their pizzas, they have a variety of salads and calzones. But what is it that makes this pizza place stand out from the rest? While you wait for your meal, your little ones are welcomed to be entertained by the cooks in the kitchen tossing and spinning the pizza dough. The pizza makers aren’t just trained to make delicious pizzas, they are also trained to do so in an entertaining manner that engages their patrons and adds an extra flare to your dining experience!

 

Company 7’s Sausage Queso is good enough to eat with a spoon!

COMPANY 7 BBQ

Located at 1001 S. Main St. in Englewood, Company 7 BBQ offers a huge menu that’s guaranteed to have a dish that will make everyone happy. Being owned and ran by firefighters, Company 7 is loaded with fun decor making it very appealing for kids. And speaking of your kids, Wednesdays, kids 12 and under eat free! Also, if you join their birthday club, members 10 and up will receive a free meal for their birthday and kids under 10 receive a free kids meal.  Another bonus: you can also order through their drive through to bring dinner home!

 

ANOTHER BROKEN EGG

Another Broken Egg’s Epic Chocolate Milk!

This breakfast gem located at Austin Landing whips up a menu to please all ages but doesn’t sacrifice quality for the price. What we like about their family focus is that the kids’ menu is not only delicious, but the portions are just right. In addition, they don’t limit their seasonal menu to the main menu, they also get creative with the kids’. One of our favorites were the Mardi Gras Pancakes where they mixed in M&Ms for a special treat. But our favorite thing to order is the chocolate milk! Sounds like an every day drink, right? Not here! They take this beverage to the ultimate level by swirling in chocolate syrup and topping it off with a mound of whipped  cream. Young or old, we highly recommend this one!

 

 


2ND STREET MARKET

2nd Street Market is a great family experience

Here’s another example of why we love eating a places with multiple options. 2nd Street Market has a variety of local vendors selling everything from produce, to handmade crafts and yes, even delicious eats! Here you can find multiple eateries serving up everything from gourmet crepes to warm, soothing soups. Recently, 2nd Street Market just announced that they will be opening on Sundays extending their hours for what used to be just Thursday-Saturday!

 

MAGGIE MOOS

Maggie Moo’s never disappoints!

So it’s not just about eating a meal out, it’s also about figuring out where is the best place to grab a sweet treat! Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream is located in Cross Points Plaza in Centerville. What separates this creamery from others where you can request mix ins, is that your kiddo can help make their creation! The staff will let your child come behind the counter and mix up their ice cream right on the cold slab that they do it! Kids love this and their kid-sized portion is the perfect size that satisfies a sweet craving without overindulging!

 

 

Honorable Mention: CHICK-FIL-A

Chick-Fil-A nuggets can be ordered fried or grilled!

Yes, yes, we know it’s a fast food chain. But for a parent after a long day with the kids, Chick-Fil-A can bring some delicious relief for the whole family! They do have many healthy options on their menu, with the Yogurt Parfaits being one of our favorite eats. Aside from having a play area for the kids to get their energy out, Chick-Fil-A offers other services that just make life that much easier when having to feed your hungry and active kids! One example is how they provide multiple services to you at your table, including bringing you your food after it’s ordered so that you don’t have to wait up at the counter, coming by and checking to see if you need drink refills and they will also take up your trash for you! They’ve recently added the bonus feature of being able to order your food in the drive through and picking it up inside. No more juggling kids, your wallet and a tray of food!

 

There you have it foodie parents.  These are just some of the many places in our area that offer great eats for a family! We want to hear from you.  What are some of your favorite kid friendly spots?  Please comment below.  Also feel free to browse the photos below of our Food Adventures at family friendly places.

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Dewey’s Candied Walnut Salad topped with gorgonzola and a basil vinaigrette!

Dewey’s Pizza with white sauce.

Heat up your eats in the DLM seating area!

Dorothy Lane Market Pizza station

Mac n Cheese from DLM is a must eat !

Dorothy Lane Market’s prepared stuffed peppers

Kids can have as much fun as adults browsing the colorful trays at Dorothy Lane Market

Condiment Area and plates and more – Make life easy to eat at the upstairs balcony at Dorothy Lane Market.

Kids are fascinated with pizza making

Dewey’s pizza window is a fun distraction for children

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Food Adventures, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Big Ragu, chef house, DaytonDining, Food Adventures, hungry jax

Worth The Wait

April 11, 2017 By Dayton937

A few weeks ago I met a couple girlfriends at the Yellow Cab Building for the Brunch Food Truck Rally.   Since brunch is my favorite meal of the week, I was geared up to go.  I was properly caffeinated, had cash in my pocket, and my pants had a little stretch to make way for all the yummy food ahead of me.  When I got there I was shocked by the amount of people who had the same plan in mind.  Everywhere I turned the lines were long.  I thought to myself that surely no food that came out of a truck could possibly be worth waiting for, but wait I did.

We landed on the always fresh and delightful Shakery Juice Bar since my friends and I were looking for something light and healthy to eat…but smells of waffle batter and maple syrup kept wafting in my direction.  Where was this heavenly scent coming from…? Of course the truck with the longest line of the day: The Drunken Waffle.

As I practically licked the last of my acai berry bowl, I made a mental note to wait for some waffles the next time.  Fortunately the next time came around much sooner than I had expected.  The Drunken Waffle was parked out back of the Cannery Loft Apartments the very next weekend, so my husband and I decided to give some waffles a whirl.

We ordered two meals and decided to split them.  I went relatively traditional with the “50 Shades of Swine,” a bacon wrapped breakfast sausage cooked into the waffle batter.  It was accompanied by a jalapeno maple syrup that wasn’t overly spicy, but left a nice lingering tickle on the tip of my tongue.  My husband took a left at classic and went with a dish that was full of twists and delicious turns:  The War Pig.  This dish had ham, bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, and a scrumptious herbed mayo sandwiched in between a spicy, 3 pepper waffle.  He also got a side of asparagus that were perfectly seasoned and cooked.  

All in all,  the meal was as whimsical as the names of the dishes, the flavor combinations were spot on, and the portions were not overwhelming.  Most importantly, the waffles tasted good, they were fluffy and flavorful.  I always appreciate when a restaurant (or in this case a food truck) can introduce some creativity into their food without losing focus of the basics.  The Drunken Waffle’s food is fun and exciting while still keeping the flavors at the forefront.

So the next time you find yourself in a long line at a food truck rally asking “How good can food from a truck really be?”  

Trust that it can be really, really good, and yes, it may even be worth the wait!

Where you can find the Drunken Waffle this week:

Wednesday | Air National Guard Base in Springfield (Military access required) from 11am-2pm
Thursday | WHIO (1611 S Main Street in Dayton) from 11am-2pm
Saturday | Home Depot Rally in Centerville from 11am-6pm

Brunch! Food Truck Rallies at the Yellow Cab are held on the first Sunday of every month, through September.

Filed Under: Community, Dayton Food Trucks, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Brunch, Drunken Waffle, Food Truck, Food Truck Rally, shakery juice bar, Yellow Cab

Who’d You Rather? Bob Evans or Cracker Barrel +$25 Gift Card

April 4, 2017 By Dayton937 1 Comment

Are you down with “Down on the Farm?”

Breakfast …the most important meal of the day.

We don’t think the health nuts had the country style breakfasts we are going to talk about in mind when they said that.  Biscuits, country gravy, pancakes, waffles, french toast, bacon, sausage, eggs, and list goes on.  When traveling  (or near home), there is nothing like a big, filling breakfast.  Today, we compare two places that have dominated that meal for travelers and church goers, or even just hungry people.

Today, Food Adventures asks you to look inside yourself and tell us,

Or are you a Cracker Barrel addict?

“Who’d You Rather” get it on with … BOB EVANS or  CRACKER BARREL ?

Yes, these two giants are chains, and on rare occasions we will write about chains because we have no rules.   So relax, the parking lots at these places are full so there’s that…

This article is in the spirit of the TMZ headlines.. Who’d you rather??

Bob Evan’s Pancakes

You may have noticed our other head to head installments like “Five Guys or Smashburger?”  or “El Rancho Grande or El Toro?” or how about “Chipotle or Qdoba?” and even most recently Who’d You Rather, “Fricker’s or Rooster’s?”

Comment below on today’s article WHO’D YOU RATHER? BOB EVANS or  CRACKER BARREL and win a $25 gift card to your favorite choice, compliments of Food Adventures.  Winner will be chosen at random next week using random.org.

Let’s get to the breakdown…

 

HUNGRY JAX VOTE: CRACKER BARREL 
This skinny, hungry mom is hooked on two menu items that have stolen her heart … Cracker Barrel’s

Cracker Barrel’s Country Fried Steak

Pancakes and Cracker Barrel’s Potato Casserole.  For her this makes the choice clear.  The kid from up North picks the place from down South.

 

BIG RAGU’S VOTE: CRACKER BARREL:
The Big Ragu took a more mathematical approach.   Bob Evans gets the edge for best breakfasts, although both have incredible French Toast.  You know the incomparable biscuits.  And Bob Evan’s Pancakes are to die for.   But when we talk lunch and dinner, Cracker Barrel kicks some butt.  The fish dinners are silly good.  The Country Fried Steak is delicious too.  Even the side dishes like the dumplings or the fried okra are amazing.  It is pretty much a deep fried pardise with gravy for lunch and dinner.  That solidifies Ragu’s vote !  We would be remiss if we did’t give honorable mention to Bob Evan’s salmon dinner.

We have our votes – What is yours?

Baked Salmon at Bob Evans

WHO’D YOU RATHER? BOB EVANS or  CRACKER BARREL??

Don’t forget …

***Win a $25 gift card to your favorite choice, by commenting below.***

Check out Food Adventures on Facebook HERE for more Dayton Foodie fun !

Browse our gallery for more photos, comments are below the gallery.

Bob Evan’s biscuits and honey

What is breakfast without OJ or chocolate milk?

Bob Evan’s French toast

Bob Evan’s Pot Pie

Delicious burgers at Bob Evans

Cracker Rockers

French Toast – Cracker Barrel

Old School Cracker Barrel decor

Barrel Syrup

Cracker Barrel Breakfast

Chicken Fried Steak dinner with okra and dumplings

Cracker Barrel French toast

Bob Evan’s bacon and home fries

Sweet tea

Country Style at Cracker Barrel

Mashed Taters at Cracker Barrel

the dumplings at Cracker Barrel are amazing

Cracker Barrel Fireplace

Home Fries – Bob Evans

Campfire meals at Bob Evans

Bob Evans Burger

Bacon cooked perfectly at Bob Evans

Biscuits and jelly

Bob Evan’s Biscuits

 

 

French toast- Bob Evan’s

Bob Evan’s breakfast

Biscuits and Jelly – Bob Evans

Biscuits, honey and butter at Cracker Barrel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Food Adventures, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Big Ragu, biscuits, bob evans, breakfast, chef house, country fried steak, cracker barrel, dumplings, fish, Food Adventures, hungry jax, Miami Valley, vs

Wishful Spring Drinking

April 3, 2017 By Dayton937

Hi there!  My name is Tess, a new writer to the Dayton Most Metro Community.  I live in Downtown Dayton with my husband Tim.  I am a restaurant professional, bartender, home baker and cook, and a food and party planning blogger.

The calendar tells me that it’s spring.  However, here in Ohio, “spring” could mean a myriad of things.  It could mean rain, it could mean 80 degrees, it could even mean snow.  When I was younger I used to spend spring break in Florida, we’d get home, pull into the driveway and see that our tulips had bloomed… and then died of frost.  Unfortunately adulthood ensures that I never get to celebrate spring break, so I have to endure the seasons’ “awkward phase” where it doesn’t know what the hell it wants to do.  But, I know what I want to do…I want to sit on a freakin’ patio and drink a freakin’ cocktail.  So, until the weather makes up its mind and decides to be sunny and 70 degrees, I will just be over here wishing for spring and the delightful drinks that come with it.  Here are my favorite things to sip on:

Rosé  

Rosé season is my favorite time of year.  Seriously, I don’t care a single bit about Christmas or my birthday…all I care about is that the newest batches of rosé are being bottled and I get to drink them.   But also, because I’m basic, I like a good wine spritzer.  Spritzers are great drinks for warm weather (and compliment a hangover perfectly!)  So combine these two delightful things and you’ve got yourself a rosé spritzer.  True to form, I’ve gussied it up a bit:

6 oz. Dry Rosé (not white zinfandel, I’m serious…through that away immediately)

2 oz.  Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic

Squeeze of fresh lime

Serve over ice

The elderflower tonic adds nice bubbles, a little touch of sweetness and lovely floral note to your wine.  Once rosé season really kicks off, I’ll be listing of my favorites for the year, but in the meantime I poured myself a glass of Italian rosé, known as Chiaretto.

Beer

I’m not a huge beer drinker, more often than not I’ll opt for a cocktail or a glass of wine, but if I’m out at a very casual restaurant enjoying “bar food,” beer is my drink of choice.  I recently tried Rhinegeist’s Bubbles Cider at Trolley Stop and I have become obsessed.  Highlighted with flavors of peach and cranberry, this cider drinks sweet, almost like a sangria.  But it’s got a crisp tartness that I love.  One sip of this and you’ll be feeling that Spring in your step, guaranteed.

Cocktail

Something about those first few warm days of spring makes me want to sit out on a patio, and sip on something fancy.  My sister “invented” this cocktail that sings of spring and is definitely worthy of a long night on a patio, and a basket of chips and salsa.  We call it a “Cosmopolita” because it’s all the cosmo fixings, but with tequila in place of vodka.  Because tequila is delicious and vodka is boring.

2 oz. silver tequila

½ oz. Triple Sec or other orange liqueur

½ oz. Lime juice

¼ oz. simple syrup

1 oz. cranberry

More than an ounce of cranberry and your drink turns red instead of pink, and I’m not sure if you’ve sensed a theme here…but apparently in spring I only drink pink.
So, now I hope you’re all very thirsty and ready to sit outside with a glass of wine…and possibly a parka.

 You can follow more of my party tips, and cocktail recipes on my blog Ciao Vella.  Cheers and Ciao!

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Beer, Dayton, rose, spring, wine

“Scratch Food” – Local Company Reaching New Heights

March 29, 2017 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

The “Meals from Scratch” Team with Matt Hayden (right)

Chef Matt Hayden has been a foodie all of his life. He is the guy who binge orders delivery late at night, or whips up recipes for his family and friends at a moment’s notice.  He has the kick-ass chicken recipe you love or the BBQ that melts in your mouth.  He is also quite the giver to the community.  He is always dedicating time and resources to one cause or another.

For the last 25 years Matt has been a fixture in the Dayton food community.  First with his original ownership of the Pour Haus, with their pizza following and BBQ sauces.  He also had a venture in Miamisburg called the Chimney Inn.

Those experiences lead him to open Scratch Food in Centerville off of Paragon Rd in 2010.

There is one more experience that affected him.  

Laying out hundreds of meals for the day

Chef Hayden unbuttoned his shirt to expose a heart operation scar.  This health scare turned his life around, and tuned him into the healing power of foods.  Now, his business is growing but the most touching aspect, is how they are affecting the lives of Miami Valley residents.  They are literally saving lives with their food.

 

HERE IS THE SKINNY ON SCRATCH FOOD:

—SCRATCH FOOD consists of 2 aspects

Chef Marshall Bartley shows an incredible Chicken Dinner

1)SCRATCH EVENT CATERING:
An upscale catering business that has been hosting large and special events for over a decade.  All the food is made by chefs and they are used to catering for top area companies.  They cater events like weddings with 150-300 or more, up to 3200 people event.  They are involved heavily with Masquerage and of course the upcoming April 22nd Dayton Metro Library opening gala.  Great opportunities for a Food Adventure.

2)MEALS FROM SCRATCH:
A carry out or delivery service of frozen, pre-prepared, nutrient dense meals. This service is for the convenience of busy schedule customers, or assisted living customers.  It makes life easier for them.  It also helps those who are sick and dealing with disease management  like Diabetes, Heart Disease and Cancer.  Are you just looking for convenient meals to fit your healthy lifestyle?  They offer those as well.  All dishes are made carefully and prepared by chefs to strict specifications, with the freshest ingredients.

—Scratch Foods employs some of the most talented local chefs. Chef Marshall

Frozen, prepared meals by chefs, for convenience, health or fighting disease

Bartley, a lifelong friend of Matt’s is just one of the experienced crew working hard to get results for health and taste.  Another star is Kristen LeMaster, the event coordinator and Project Manager for the business.  The other chefs on the team round out this talented crew.

—Scratch Food is always giving back to the community.  Be it the Suzy Pender Memorial Fund, The Pink Ribbon Girls, or his latest, the April 22nd kickoff of the new library downtown.  For decades he has helped countless local causes.  Sisca, Boonshoft Museum, Antioch and the Bull Diabetes Center on Schantz Ave. and a couple more charities.  Food Adventures loves their stuff.

—Besides battling heart disease, Matt has another motivation.  Matt lost his mother at a young age, and she has been a source of inspiration to helping people battling illnesses.  By working with Miami Valley Hospital, their often quoted mantra is “Let Food be Thy Medicine.”

Chicken Cakes with Sweet Potato Succotash

—Want some Meals from Scratch? Within 12 hours of placing your online order at this website, you will be contacted by  email.  They will set up a day and time, convenient for you, to pick up your meals from our Centerville location, behind the Paragon Supper Club at 767 Miamisburg-Centerville Road. Your meals can be picked up 7 days a week from 10am thru 7pm.  Sometimes your meals can be picked up “on the fly” within an hour of placing your order. But typically, pickup time is agreed upon with Scratch  to make sure that your order is properly handled.

—Between the Pink Ribbon Girls, Miami Valley Hospital and pickup orders, Scratch prepares over 1,000 meals each week.  Are you in need of help because of a family member with cancer?  GET INFORMATION HERE.

Garlic Chicken from Scratch Catering

—Are you in need of carryout or delivery meals?  Catering needs?  Nutritional Meals?  Call 937-567-7850 or fill out this online form.  This Food Adventure could change your life.

So what are the best eats from Scratch Foods?  Catering wise and frozen meals wise …?  Here are our patented MUST EATS..

 

MUST EATS FROM SCRATCH CATERING:

Ribs – smoked all day

—DEEP FRIED GARLIC CHICKEN at THE GARLIC FESTIVAL:
Unforgettable flavor in a deep fried chicken strip. Cheesy garlic goodness is what awaits you, with a sinful butter dip.

—BBQ BABY BACK RIBS:
Fall off the bone. with incredible homemade BBQ sauce. A taste you wont soon forget.

—SMOKED CHICKEN:
Quarters of chicken, that come out so juicy it is like it is baked. Again the BBQ sauce for dipping is a must.

—SMOKED PULLED PORK:
Matt used to travel the country to learn how to smoke meats. The results of his studies are a near perfect pulled pork.

Smoked Chicken

We have tried a dozen of these frozen meals over the past month and have some favorites.  Here are our “MUST EATS”

 

MUST EATS FROM MEALS FROM SCRATCH:

—HOMESTYLE MEAT LASAGNA WITH FRESH GREEN BEANS:
You wont believe the food was made and frozen a couple of weeks ago, it tastes like freshly made. Each forkful of lasagna and sauce is a taste of comfort food.

Meat Lasagna and Green Beans

—CHICKEN CABBAGE ROLLS:A unique, healthy take on an old comfort food. But guess what, it works. Try this for the surprise of your night.

-CHICKEN PARMESAN WITH CAVATAPPI PASTA and FRESH GREEN BEANS:
Just enough sauce with the chicken and pasta, make this a delightful dish.. Again the freshness is amazing and we can’t believe it was not just made.

-CHICKEN CURRY with CAULIFLOWER, SWEET POTATOES and PEAS:
Indian dish, with fresh veggies. It is unique and flavorful, and the spiced chicken is the best part.

-ORANGE CHICKEN WITH FRESH BROCCOLI and RICE BLEND:
Probably Big Ragu’s Favorite Dish. Worth a treat sometimes.

Chicken Cabbage Roll

-SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN WITH COLORADO SAUCE, BLACK BEAN MASHUP and RICE BLEND:
The sauce on the chicken and the bean mashup steal the show. A great tasting dish that doesn’t taste healthy, but it is. Try this high nutrient dense plate to curb your appetite.

-ASIAN CHICKEN BLEND with BROCCOLI, SESAME SLAW and RICE BLEND:
Great tasting slaw on top of chicken with that Asian taste. The veggies and rice go perfect with it. They nailed the flavor on this one.

-OLD WORLD CHICKEN CAKES WITH SWEET POTATO SUCCOTASH:

Beef and Vegetables

So delicious and inventive, it is amazing how healthy the dish is. One of those plates you cant get enough of, forkful after forkful.

So there you have it… our MUST EATS …

Often imitated, never duplicated, you can find Food Adventures on Facebook here.  No rules, just fun !

Browse the photos below from our numerous meals with Scratch Food.

The Chefs stand behind their meals…

MEALS FROM SCRATCH MENU

Chicken with Colorado sauce and black beans

Chicken dishes that are heart healthy

Preparing hundreds of meals

 

Beef Brisket Catering sample

Simple chicken and broccoli with rice

Lasagna

Orange Chicken

Packaged up

Promo code for discounts !!

MealsFromScratchFood.com

Orange Chicken dish

Chicken Parm

Another healthy dish : Asian Chicken

The sesame slaw is good

Curry chicken dish

 

 

 

 

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Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving Wed March 29th

March 26, 2017 By Dayton937

Win-Win – Get great food, support a local charity Wed. March 29th

Attention, freshly sliced deli meat lovers and sub connoisseurs.

Local Jersey Mike’s, owned by Ted Tolliver, are participating in the chain’s national campaign of “a day of giving” on Wed. March 29th, 2017.

Raising money for United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton

Every dollar that comes into the local Jersey Mike’s stores goes to a local charity.  Not a penny is is kept by the franchise.

What this means  is a huge boost to a local beneficiary called United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton or URS.

URS is a local corporation based out of Huber Heights.  They help adults and kids with severe disabilities.  It is an honorable charity, as they take the most difficult cases, that many other organizations won’t touch.  It is a charity of real people, helping Miami Valley citizens in desperate need of support

Last year local Jersey Mike’s stores raised $16,500 for United Rehabilitation Services.

Wed. March 29th Jersery Mike’s holds “Day of Giving”

The Food Adventures Crew was lucky enough to be guest sandwich makers for a day, when they opened the 725 location a couple of years ago, when all proceeds were donated to URS  as well.

Want to have a delicious Food Adventure and give to the cause??  Then visit one of the Dayton area Jersey Mike’s Wednesday, March 29th and help them beat last year’s totals.

 

HERE ARE THE LOCATIONS OF THE LOCAL JERSEY MIKE’S STORES so you can support the “Day of Giving.”:

Pepperoni Sub

JERSEY MIKE’S BEAVERCREEK:
3510 Pentagon Blvd
Beavercreek, OH 45431

 

JERSEY MIKE’S CENTERVILLE:
6002 Far Hills Avenue
Centerville, OH 45459

 

JERSEY MIKE’S MIAMISBURG:
1512 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Dayton, OH 45459

Owner Ted Tolliver holds up a Giant Sub that our own Jax made

When you visit, you gotta know, everything is great.  They slice meat to order and the bread and ingredients are prepared freshly in-house.

So whatcha gonna get?

May we take the time to suggest some of our patented “MUST EATS?”

 

MUST EATS at JERSEY MIKE’S:

—THE ORIGINAL ITALIAN (sub #13):

The Original Italian Sub

Probably their most popular sub, and it is loaded with meats. It starts with Ham, prosciuttini, cappacuolo, salami and pepperoni.  This is what we mean when we say an authentic Jersey Style Sub.  Top it “Mike’s Way,” which means with Onions, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Vinegar, Oil and Spices.  Add mayo and you’re set.

 

The Tuna Sub is one of the best we’ve tried

—THE TUNA SUB (sub #10): 
The best tuna sub in Dayton (Subby’s is 2nd).  The Big Ragu uses this as his go to lunch during lent and on summer days at the pool.  “Mike’s way” is the way to top it.  Some add pickles and banana peppers as well.  This sub is great as a wrap too! Made in the store, it is fresh, and delicious.  This tuna salad version has no chunks of eggs in it.

 

—THE CHICKEN PHILLY (sub #16):  
Oh man, this filling, hot sandwich is amazing.  Get it this way:  Ask for grilled mushrooms,

The Chicken Philly, grilled to order

grilled onions, grilled banana peppers and grilled green peppers.  The chicken is grilled and shredded, then covered in white American cheese.  Add some mayo, a little lettuce and tomato and you have a juicy dripping labor of intestinal love.  One of the best sandwiches you will sink your mouth into.

 

—THE GIANT BLT (sub#1):
So big, so bacony, it is the mother of all BLT’s.  They stack em high with crispy bacon.  Big

Cross Section of a BLT sub

Ragu’s tip is add some may0 and a splash of ketchup to the simple ingredients of bacon, lettuce and tomato.  Get the Giant size sub here.  It is priced right and it is perfect for sharing or saving for later.

 

—THE CLUB SUPREME (sub#9):
They start with their famous Angus roast beef, cooked in-house.  They add turkey, swiss, applewood smoked bacon and mayo.  The result is a knockout of a sandwich.  Big flavors here, combine for a real winning sub.  Top it however you choose, but add mayo.

Jersey Mike’s roast beef is specially prepared on site

Hungry? The subs come in MINI, REGULAR, and GIANT for all appetites !  Also, if you are cutting the bread out of your diet, all subs are available as wrap or in a bowl.

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Since 2008, we have taken the Miami Valley food scene by storm and have not looked back.  We are not food critics, we are 3 passionate people who love to eat and share the news on the best spots !

Feel free to browse the photos below from our trips to Jersey Mike’s.

Tuna Salad at Jersey Mikes

Beavercreek grand opening

Centerville store on 48

Mike’s way is with Onions, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Vinegar, Oil and Spices.

The usual suspects

Big Ragu slapping some juice on

Top it

725 store opening

Endless meat combos

Thumbs up to great food

Slice this

Hot Red pepper relish

Turkey sub coming at you

A Giant Ham & Cheese Sub

Jersey Mikes is all about giving

Chef House donated her time to help raise money for United Rehabilitation Services

Hungry Jax helps a customer. She donated her time to serve guests and raise money for URS

Philly CheeseSteak

a Giant BLT sub

Philly chicken on the grill

The stickball special – sub #11

Could be a Club Supreme – sub #9

The Original Italian

Roast ‘Beef and Provolone

Tuna Sub

The spices make it

Turkey on Wheat

A Philly cheesesteak

White bread

Bacon

Buffalo chicken wrap

Their lunchmeat subs are the best

Roast Beef

topped with oil and vinegar

Chicken Philly

A Turkey Sub with everything

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Food Adventures, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Jersey Mike's, United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton, URS

Best Local Spaghetti Sauces in a Jar + *Win 3 Jars*

March 21, 2017 By Dayton937 3 Comments

Giovanni’s will be selling their sauce in jars soon !

Food Adventures  has the scoop!! Here is an announcement that is 60 years in the making… for the first time since the 1953 history of the Giovanni’s restaurant, they will be selling their sauce in jars !

Yes, Giovanni’s, located at 215 W Main St. Fairborn, has announced that some of their in house sauces will be available for purchase in mass quantities.  They plan to start selling the jars at the restaurant and some local grocers in the northern Miami Valley area. Managing owner Cassaundra Spaziani says they are a couple of months away from being available in stores.  She said they are currently working on developing artwork/photography for the labels on the jars.  The mystery is whether her father, Tony Spaziani, will be on the label or not.  It has yet to be decided.

Givoanni’s Marinara over Gnocchi

They are going to start with 2 sauces:

1) GIOVANNI’S MARINARA:
An old Spaziani family recipe, this sauce typically tomato based, and seasoned with garlic, onions and spices.

2) GIOVANNI’S PUTTANESCA: 
An aromatic sauce that combines tomatoes, onions, black olives, anchovies, capers, garlic and oregano, simmered with olive oil.

*** LEARN HOW TO WIN 3 JARS OF SAUCE BELOW !

Ranking other Dayton jarred sauces: Mamma DiSalvo’s

Oh you know we love the sauces at Giovanni’s in Fairborn.  And the marinara from Franco’s Italian Ristorante is delightful.  Even Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen, and Palermo’s & Troni’s family have their spots in Miami Valley eats.  And wow, what about Roost Modern Italian! But in today’s Food Adventure article, we are also going to talk about the local sauces that you can find in jars or cans for your eating pleasure at home.

Chef House, the Big Ragu and of course Hungry Jax know all about homemade spaghetti sauce.  It is what we grew up on, it is what we prefer.  But sometimes we don’t have 2, 4 or 6 hours to tend to the sauce.  Well Chef House always does 🙂  she cray cray..

So when in need, The Big Ragu likes to get local for premade spaghetti sauce.  Sometimes in a pinch he cracks open a jar.  Whether it is for manicotti to mostaccioli, from eggplant parm to baked ziti.  Which local ones are the best?  We have the breakdown, so learn from us !

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY ON THE BEST LOCALLY JARRED SPAGHETTI SAUCES:

1) MAMMA DISALVO’S MARINARA SAUCE:  
In Big Ragu’s opinion, this jarred sauce is the closest thing he has found to his family recipe.  And the taste is fantastic.  The thick tomato sauce is slightly sweet, with chunks of basil and tomatoes.  When you heat this sauce, sometimes a little olive oil rises up to the top, just like it is

Annarinno’s Marinara over Spaghetti

supposed to…. You don’t need to add a thing to doctor it up.  We are going to be honest, the sauce isn’t cheap, but it is worth it.  In our list, all heads must bow to this #1 iconic Dayton jarred sauce.  Also available in a spicy version, which is second best. Did we mention their incredible house salad dressing for sale in jars too?

 

2) ANNARINO’S MARINARA SAUCE:  
A dark horse squeaks in at #2.  The great flavor surprised us and the sauce has a terrific flavor.  If you have yet to try this brand, give it a shot.  We tried it on spaghetti a couple of times and were really impressed. As much as you can be from jarred sauce  (Again, ain’t nothing like the real thing baby). They sell various flavors from mushroom to meat sauce, but we prefer the Marinara.

 

Schiavone’s Marinara over Rigatoni


3) SCHIAVONE’S CANNED MARINARA SAUCE:
This versatile sauce comes in a can, and needs a bit of doctoring up with oregano and basil, then it is perfect.  It is a great base sauce for baking pasta dishes.  Many of you may remember the fantastic restaurant in Middletown where this sauce originated.  Long closed down, only the canned sauce remains as a reminder of that wonderful Italian eatery.  Take advantage, and try some of this old school sauce.  This is a very basic building block for a great meal.

 

4) ZAPPIA’S MARINARA SAUCE:
A newer Dayton sauce, this one has a rich taste and good flavor.  This family might be known for local car dealerships, but the sauce could eclipse that.  It is an old family recipe passed down from Zappia generations back in Italy.  Definitely worth a pick-up, if you have not tried this jarred sauce.  One of the places it is available for purchase is the Flying Pizza Downtown.  Try it, you’ll like it !

 

 

 

5) CAPOZZI’S SPICY MARINARA SAUCE: Here is an example where we like the spicy version better than the original.  This marinara has a nice flavor and a kick to it.  Great over pasta and even with another splash of red pepper to get Food Adventurous.  We are lucky to have so many local families with great sauce recipes for us on the “go.”  This sauce is more nutritional than most on the market and it is even low fat, low cholesterol, and low sodium based.

Capozzi Family Sauce

 

 

6) LAROSA’S MARINARA SAUCE:
The pride of Cincinnati sauces ends the list. From Kings Island to the Kentucky shore, Buddy LaRosa has been wowing the crowds with his sauce for decades.  From pizza to pasta, this familiar sauce will have you licking your lips.  This basic sauce again is not only great on pasta, but lends itself to baked dishes like lasagna.

There you have it  – scoop on Giovanni’s and Dayton’s best local jarred sauces !  Now how about some freebies???

***** WIN 3 FREE JARS OF YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL SAUCE ! *****

LaRosa’s Original Recipe

Comment below and tell us which local sauce is your favorite and which one you would like to try 3 jars of?   You have 7 choices – Giovanni’s, Mama Disalvos, Annarino’s, Schiavone’s, Zappia’s, Capozzi’s or LaRosa’s.  One person who comments will be picked at random next Monday (note: if you choose Giovanni’s we have to wait til it is available….).

 

Feel free to browse the photos below of some of Dayton’s greatest canned spaghetti sauces.

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LaRosas’s Sauce over pasta

LaRosa’s over Spaghetti with a pinch of cheese

Mamma DiSalvo’s sauce with Manicotti is amazing

Mamma DiSalvos’s Marinara over Manicotti with fresh basil and fresh garlic

Baking Manicotti with DiSalvos’s sauce

Schiavone’s sauce over pasta

Zappia history

Annarino’s meaty version

We prefer the marinara to the mushroom

Cooking with Annarino’s sauces

Capozzi’s sauce with spaghetti and Parmesan cheese

Giovanni’s in Fairborn will soon be jarring spaghetti sauce !

The sauce taste you love is coming to a grocer near you !

Congratulations to Giovanni’s on their plan to start selling their sauce in jars too !

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Food Adventures, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Annarino's, Capozzi's, DaytonDining, Food Adventures, Gionvanni's, larosas, Mamma Disalvos, Schiavone's, Spaghetti Sauce, Zappia's

“The Growler” Opens on Wilmington Pike

March 14, 2017 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Co-owner Gary Leasure wants to offer you a beer!

Craft beer lovers who can’t get enough, you have another spot to get your growler filled. “The Growler” is now open in the former “Wright Wing” spot on Wilmington Pike. The same building has housed The Buckin’ Donkey Grille. and Monkeez previously.  Food Adventures has the scoop on the new place…

This sports dive is mainly bar seating and booths, with a few dining tables inside.  Outside there is one hell of a patio.  Other attractions include a killer Happy Hour.

Hungry?   Thirsty? Step inside…

Hungry Jax, The Big Ragu, and Chef House are here to tell you …

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY on THE GROWLER:

Dart Boards and more.

—Located at 3808 Wilmington Pike in Kettering, The Growler has a full service bar and plenty of TV’s to catch your favorite event.

—From 3pm to 7pm on weekdays, they have 1/2 off all appetizers and craft beers are only $3.50, tall domestic beers are just $2.25 during this happy hour time too.

—Other attractions: Pinball, dart boards, with live trivia on Wednesdays and Karaoke on Thursdays

Spicy Pulled Pork Pizza

—Owner’s Gary and Steve Leasure are lifelong Daytonians, suggest you check groupon.com for special deals.

—They have 10 rotating taps and various domestic, craft and import bottled beers too.  By May they should be selling their signature “Growlers to go.”

Good drink is usually followed with good eats, so lets get growlin, Food Adventure fans !

 

MUST EATS at THE GROWLER:

Loaded Fries

—LOADED FRIES:
Served on a pizza tin and foil this MOUND of fries is almost a mountain.  Roasted and covered with cheese and bacon, this sinful appetizer is over the top.  Get some ranch and ketchup for dipping and find your self closing your eyes and finding your zen.  We almost did yoga in our plate.

—THE SPICY PULLED PORK PIZZA:  
Unique idea of pulled pork pizza, but they kicked it up a notch with heat.  This pig pizza is on fire with flavor and just the right amount of kick.  Nice innovation, Growler.

The Original Sub

—THE SWEET CHILI WINGS:
A Sweet and Spicy saucy sauce, that is sticky and finger licking good.

—THE ORGINAL SUB: A nice 2 piece sub, with Italian style lunch meat.  Salami, Pepperoni, Capiccola, Marinara, Mozzarella and Banana Peppers make this sub a popular choice.  Served with potato chips it is a filling lunch or dinner.

—BREADED MUSHROOMS:
Nice and hearty, these breaded mushrooms, are a big order and they taste great.

Now for the craft beers…..

They are always listed on BeerMenus.com:  Right now their 10 taps are….
1) Yellow Springs Moon Balloon
2) Warped Wing Trotwood Lager

New place is open !


3) Warped Wing 10 ton Stout
4) Great Lakes Chill Wave IPA
5) The Brew Kettle’s Black Rajah
6) Three Floyds Yum Yum
7) Ace Pineapple Cider
8) Blue Moon
9) Bud Light
10) Miller Lite

Beers waiting in the on deck circle to be tapped…. are …..

-Great Lakes Conway’s Irish Ale
-Madtree Passion Fruit Tart Ale
-Warped Wing Hop Smuggler
-Bear Republic Brewing’s Racer 5 IPA
-Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Stout
-Platform Speedmerchant White IPA
-Jackie O’s Mystic Mama

Deep Fried Mushrooms

**** SPECIAL SCOOP !! ****  THE GROWLER’S ST PATTY  PARTY CLICK HERE

JELLO SHOTS!   NCAA MARCH MADNESS HOOPS EXCITEMENT!
IRISH CRAFT BEER!   BUSHMILL SHOT SPECIALS and more.

Party goes all day Friday, March 17th!

Keep the party going every week right here for feature articles weekly on Dayton Most Metro from the Food Adventure Crew.  Growl at you later.

Outside the Growler

They have a number of subs to choose from

Domestic Bottles 1.70 during happy hour

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Food Adventures, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Beer, Big Ragu, chef house, Dayton, Food Adventure, growler, hungry jax, karaoke, Kettering, leasure, pike, pizza, st patty, subs, trivia, Wilmington, wings, wright wing

The Fry at Incarnation is Tonight!

March 10, 2017 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

One of Dayton’s biggest Fish Frys is tonight !

Incarnation Parish will be buzzing tonight, as one of the area’s biggest fish fry’s gets cooking.

Food, Black Jack, Live Music, Beer, and Wine will be the hallmark for this year’s event, and as always we expect lots of people, and lots of fun.  The Food Adventure Crew will even be on hand dealing blackjack for charity.  Come try your luck at other Monte Carlo style games of chance and enjoy some special unveilings.

HERE’S THE SKINNY on THE FRY at INCARNATION:

Fun times at the Blackjack tables

WHEN: Tonight, March 10th, 2017 –
—Carryout Meals 5pm – 6:30pm,
—Eat in 7pm – Midnight

WHERE: Incarnation School,  55 Williamsburg Ln. in Centerville

COST: $20 at the door includes all you can eat fish dinner with

Fish, Beer and More !

fries and cole slaw, and a non-alcoholic drink
—Beer and Wine will be on sale prices ranging from $2 to $5

SPECIAL EVENT:  Warped Wing Brewing Company will be tapping a special experimental hop series beer.  

WHY: All proceeds benefit the  Incarnation School and PTO

Beware, this is a big party and you will be around a big crowd.  There are also silent auction

The cafeteria will soon be full !

items, raffles and so much more.  This is a perfect event to meet up with a group of friends and have yourself a little Food Adventure.

The atmosphere is casual with the event being held in the school cafeteria  and school gymnasium.  We hope you stop out and fill yourself to the gills with some great fried fish !

For more foodie action all over the Dayton area from dives to fine dining, check out Food Adventures on Facebook by clicking here…

Feel free to browse our gallery below from past fish frys at Incarnation.

All you can eat

Hecht Family frying fish

Charity workers

Tartar and cocktail sauce

Take a chance on me

Everyday we’re shuff-a-lin

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Surprises at Cheesesteak Qualifier, Finals to Follow

March 5, 2017 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Chef Hayden Shocks the Crowd, wins Qualifier !

Fat Tuesday got even fatter this past week at Submarine House in Centerville. The newly opened restaurant at 503 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd. was packed.   Fifteen competitors were ready to take on the Super Duper Cheesesteak Challenge and their friends and family were there cheering them on.  Standing room only was the atmosphere as Dayton’s favorite foodies, The Food Adventure Crew called the place to order.

Hungry Jax was the Emcee and official timekeeper was Kris Mick, past champion and cheesesteak eating legend.  We were here to see if any of these big mouths could qualify for the store’s top 10 times.

What happened next was simply epic…….

— LOCAL CHEF MATT “PORK CHOP”

The 16 inch Super Duper Cheesesteak

HAYDEN STUNS THE CROWD WITH  WINNING TIME of 4 minutes 41 seconds. Rumors swirled after the event that the chef and owner of Scratch Food had been training for weeks with an unorthodox diet of ruffage, cabbage and even cauliflower to stretch his stomach.  We cannot confirm this, but his time was amazing.  We did notice his foot stomping and bouncing method while eating.  That may have been a strategy to let the food settle, or it could have been excitement.  We will never know.

Kayla Bradstreet put her hair up, and put the men to shame !

We do know it was a legendary cheesesteak challenge moment and surprising highlight of the night.  When Chef Hayden raised his hands and yelled “done,” he then stuck out his tongue.  The crowd gave him a big pop of applause, hoots and hollers.

 

— DAYTON AREA SOCIALITE KAYLA BRADSTREET, REPRESENTING THE WOMEN, BEATS THE CHALLENGE and shows the men the some girl power !  Calling herself “man hands” she manhandled the sub sandwich into submission with a time of 14 minutes 20 seconds.  The crowd went bonkers as she tilted her head back and sprinkled the last bits of lettuce into her mouth.  She raised her hands and showed her empty mouth in triumph to the roar of women throughout the restaurant.  There were cell phone flashes and people recording videos everywhere.  It was

Chris Goode (left) finished in 5 minutes and Gary “The Growler” Leasure finished in 15 minutes.

Female Food Adventure for the ages.

 

— CHRIS GOODE, LAST MINUTE SUBSTITUTE FOR THE CHROME DIVAS, and the thinnest contestant, destroys his Super Duper Cheesesteak in 5 minutes flat for the 2nd best time. Lesson learned, don’t ever count the little guy out.  Especially if he has a mohawk!  Chris tore into that sandwich and rode off into the sunset on his Harley!  Thank you to the Chrome Diva’s for your support and your great representative !

 

The contestants grow restless – 15 people took the challenge

Bryan Suddith Seducing the Camera

—At the end of the night, the thermometer donation tally was at $686 plus approximately $180 more would be donated from $1,800 of food and drink sales in 2 hours.  Not too bad, about $886 bucks for the night.  We could have never done it without the participation of the contestants and the support of their friends and families.  Thank you to those who came out to watch, eat and drink and who also donated money on the side.  We could not have succeeded without the incredible ownership of Submarine House and their staff.  Their generosity and local support of causes is an example for all.  Thank you to Dayton Dining, Dayton Most Metro, Dayton Chrome Divas, and

The Pink Ribbon Girls for the promotion and support.

This was a one night only fun get together for charity, but it was fun to see who could qualify for the event.  The top 10 times go on to compete for the store championship in mid-April and each store’s champion will be named.  Then each champ moves on to the April 22nd, 1pm event, the finals at the Huber Heights new Submarine House Bar and Grill.  Come watch with us !

 

Triple the Meat, Triple the Cheese and the Works Toppings

**HERE ARE THE FULL RESULTS from the SUBMARINE HOUSE’S 
2nd ANNUAL FOOD ADVENTURE SUPER DUPER CHEESESTEAK QUALIFIER**

—MATT “PORK CHOP” HAYDEN – 4 minutes, 41 seconds:
He put on a clinic.

—CHRIS GOODE – CHROME DIVAS REPRESENTATIVE – 5 minutes even:
Little guy, big appetite !

— JEREMY “SWEETNESS” SWIHART – 5 minutes, 24 seconds.
Easily the most cool, calm and collected contestant of the night.  He was an eating machine.

Mark “the Beard” DaGrossa taking the cheesesteak to task

— TACO “CHEESESTEAK” PHILLY – 8 minutes, 42 seconds. 
The big guy tore through the sandwich like child’s play, joking the whole way through.

— JOE “THE MINISTER OF MEAT” AMSTUTZ – 8 minutes 49 seconds
An impressive display of chomping skills. A terrific time for the big sandwich.

— BRYAN “BABY BLUES” SUDDITH: 10 minutes and 20 seconds.  
Dayton’s top story slammer and ferocious foodie, improved his time over last year by 4 minutes.

Kevin “The Garlic King” Sorice is loving the good food !

— KEVIN “THE GARLIC KING” SORICE – 13 minutes 41 seconds. 
The self declared senior division champ had no problem beating the challenge.

— KAYLA “MAN HANDS” BRADSTREET – 14 minutes 20 seconds.  
Girl power rules!  An unforgettable win.

— NATE “COWBOY” TUCKER – 14 minutes and 22 seconds.  
The big guy put a hurtin on the cheesesteak and squeaked in ahead of the deadline.

— GARY ” THE GROWLER” LEASURE – 15 minutes, 1 second. 
Steady chewing was the key to his success.

— MARK “THE BEARD” DaGROSSA – Could not finish in 16 minutes.  
This real life Santa was steady, he almost did it, but enjoyed the tasty experience.

Chris Kilroy, ready to take the challenge !

— BRIAN “THE BIG APPLE” APPLETON – Could not finish in 16 minutes.
had to go out to the patio for air.

— CHRIS “THE KILLER” KILROY – Could not finish in 16 minutes.  

Disappointed, but thought the sandwich was delicious !

— JOHN “HAMBONE” HAMMOND – Could not finish in 16 minutes.  
Improved over last year, but fell just short this year. Close… real close !

— STEVE “THE BIG RAGU” MILANO – Could not finish in 16 minutes.
He is contemplating retirement

 

Emcee for the Night was Jax from Food Adventures !

****ARE YOU UP FOR THE SUPER DUPER CHEESESTEAK CHALLENGE?****

You may still take the challenge at any Submarine House location through April 2nd.

—WHAT: You must eat a 16 inch SUPER DUPER CHEESESTEAK. Super Duper means this 16 inch sub has triple the meat and triple the cheese of their normal subs.  You have to eat it topped AS IS with “The Works” toppings in less than 16 minutes.   The Works includes: Cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, homemade oil & vinegar dressing & pepper relish.   Grilled Mushrooms also come on the sub.  Important – NO topping substitutions, you have to eat it as is with all of the ingredients.  This is not a baby challenge.  So bring your loose pants.

Packed House Watching !! The night raised almost 900 bucks for Pink Ribbon Girls !

—WHY: If you complete the challenge, your sandwich is free and you win a T-shirt. A portion of the proceeds goes to The Pink Ribbon Girls charity.

—COST: About $23 up front, which is refundable if you complete the challenge successfully.  You can take the challenge at any Submarine House, alone or with a group of friends from Jan 30th through April 2nd.

John “Hambone” Hammond and the Big Ragu could not finish the Super Duper Cheesesteak

Remember, the top 10 fastest times at each store will see the competitors called back in April for the “store championship semi-finals.”  If you win the best time at the store championship, you are off to the finals April 22nd at 1pm at the new Huber Heights Bar & Grill location of Submarine House.

Browse the gallery below from memories of this incredible night for charity.

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The Usual Suspects

This mystery man is known by the name Taco Philly !

Nate “Cowboy” Tucker made a good showing !

 

Look! Here come the sammiches !!!

“Hangry” guys before the contest…

Known as “16 inches of Heaven”

Guess which plate was Ragu’s at the end and which one was Kayla’s?

Hot Relish didn’t stop Chef Hayden from winning !

Carey, Mack and Torey were rooting on their friends and supporting charity !

Kayla’s Empty Basket – WOMAN POWER !

Could you eat a cheesesteak with triple the meat and cheese, with the works? 16 inches? in 16 minutes?

Pork Chop finding his ZEN

Baby Blues, Minister of Meat, Garlic King and the Beard

All I want for Christmas is a Submarine House Gift Card !

Kayla beat the Big Ragu and a handful of other guys!

The Killer and Hambone

gu says thank you to Submarine House

The Big Ragu from Food Adventures

Donate to Pink Ribbon Girls – breast cancer charity

The Big Apple is ready

Hammond gets extra points for downing 4 beers before the contest

Kayla has her Gameface on !

Kilroy killin the sub

Corner table looking for the beef

make your own caption

Congrats Kayla

Kayla shuns the paparazzi

chomps heard round the world

Kayla has a food baby

2017 Super Duper Cheesesteak Food Adventure

Matt Hayden is a Cheesesteak qualifier !

This is just one HALF of the sandwich

Bryan’s got this…

Kelsie is an amazing host !

 

 

 

 

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A Little Girl Named Liberty, You’ll Never Forget

February 28, 2017 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Liberty Ray Vieson

Yesterday, the Dayton area lost a young 13 year old friend who was simply one of a kind.  Today, we tell you about her family, her life, her fight and her legacy.  Her name was Liberty Vieson.

We are very lucky at Food Adventures. We have a platform where we are be able to shine a light on certain local causes and charities throughout the year. Each year through our activities, we are able to volunteer time and money to about 50 to 60 charities. We meet some incredible people. Some who are lifelong devotees to a cause, and others who are going through hardships. Some of these people leave an unforgettable impression on your heart and soul.

One such girl was Liberty Vieson.  We met her 5 years ago when she was just 8 years old, and she was already an embattled warrior.  She was fighting a disease that affects children called Ataxia-Telangiectasia or A-T for short.  Her parents Mike Vieson (a classmate of ours) and his former wife, Stephanie had asked for help in organizing a benefit for Liberty, whom they call “Libby.”

Liberty and her mom

The benefit was on a spring day in 2011 at Soft Rock Cafe in Centerville.  Raffles, 50/50 prizes and karaoke filled the afternoon.  The atmosphere was light and hopeful.  The event highlight was when her parents thanked the supporters, and Libby herself picked out raffle item winners.  Liberty was the sweetest little girl.  But it was obvious her sickness was deadly.  It was attacking her little immune system and other cells causing loss of muscle control.  Although towards the end of the event she was tired, she still cracked smiles and stole people’s hearts.

Libby and her dad

As the next five years passed we would hear updates of Liberty’s ups and down with the disease.  In 2016, Liberty’s illness progressed.  Her family comforted her and prepared for the worst.  She battled back from a very close call and was able to spend more time with her family.  It was nothing short of a miracle.

But today, Ataxia-Telangiectasia or A-T is incurable.  The average person with the disease lives to be about 22 years old.

So,  2017 came and Libby went about her life, but the odds were insurmountable and time was on the disease’s side. On the morning of February 27th, Liberty passed away.  Her fight, her pain, her suffering was over.  Her name was ironically perfect, because now she is free.  Try to imagine being born into this world where from almost the get go, your body is fighting against itself.

All dressed up – She was a real life princess

The tremendous love the Vieson family gave Liberty and how they rallied around her is a lesson for every family.  We send our deepest condolences to that incredible family and the friends who helped make her time on earth special.  Thank you for sharing your story willingly with us, and sharing the little angel Liberty’s personality with us as well.  We will never forget this young hero.

To learn more about this heartbreaking disease, please visit atcp.org

If we learn more about a donation fund, we will pass it along.

On behalf of The Big Ragu, Chef House and Hungry Jax, we salute each and every one of you who have dedicated your life to fight for a charitable cause like Liberty and her family.  For those who have lived for a charity that has affected you day in and day out.  Your efforts not only affect families now, you affect the future of this community, and that is priceless.

ATCP.ORG to learn and help support a cure for this disease

Libby on a Food Adventure

Liberty (right) and with her sister and friend

Soft Rock Cafe benefit

She fought for 13 years

Liberty’s mom (left) having Karaoke fun at Soft Rock

Liberty’s Aunt (right) with friends

Liberty with her dad

With her sister, dad and uncle Jeff

Libby picking raffle winners

Libertys mom thanks the crowd

Big Ragu with Libby and her sister

Liberty (left) with a friend

family

Pool fun with her mom

Motorcycle game with dad

Libby in a princess hat with her family

A tired little girl

Dress up

OSU Game

fun with Dad and her sister

Dealing with a tragic illness

A young hero who never gave up

 

 

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Oscar Week -Top 60 FOOD Scenes in Movies

February 24, 2017 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

“Bluto’s Cafeteria Scene” in Animal House

With the Oscars approaching, we thought we would do a little twist..  As you know, our blog usually centers around local Food Adventures.  Thousands of fellow Miami Valley foodies discuss, like, suggest and comment on various Dayton area restaurants, festivals, photos and events.  We even have a website, DaytonFoodies.com

What we don’t have (yet) is a movie studio.  Being fanatical fans of delicious grub, we have developed a love for various movie scenes over our lifetime.  With the Oscars coming up this Sunday, we thought the timing was right for a list of our favorite movie scenes with food…

This guy is about to get “Whacked” at dinner

A little unorthodox, but what the heck… here is our “Top 60 Food Adventures” of Hollywood.

 

So here , without further delay, Food Adventures with the Big Ragu, Chef House and Hungry Jax present our list of..

THE TOP 60 CLASSIC DINING and FOOD SCENES in MOVIES (click on the movie title for a link to see a video of the scene)

 

Oliver wants some more soup, you bastards

1—ANIMAL HOUSE – “BLUTO’S CAFETERIA SCENE”:  
Who can forget this classic scene with Belushi scarfing down food at his college cafeteria. The scene ends with Bluto’s imitation of a zit and the famous “food fight” yell.  This could easily be Big Ragu at MCL Cafeteria.

 

2— THE GODFATHER – “MICHAEL’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT SHOOTING”:

Charlie Chaplin is so poor he has to eat his shoe

Incredibly tense scene at an Italian restaurant between two mob families that ends in murder.  The other scenes in the Godfather that make honorable mention are “Leave the gun, take the cannoli scene”  and “the Godfather’s Orange scene.”

 

3— OLIVER! – “PLEASE SIR, I WANT SOME MORE”:  
The little orphan gets ballsy and approaches the mean orphanage director for seconds on soup. In this poor setting, it doesnt go over so well.  Preceded by the classic song “Food Glorious Food.”  A musical for the ages.

 

Spaghetti dinner for Lady and the Tramp

4— LADY AND THE TRAMP – “SPAGHETTI DINNER”:  
One of Hungry Jax’s favorites. A Disney animated classic about puppy love.  Who can forget the two dogs eating the same strand of spaghetti into a kiss?  The first “nose nudging” of a meatball scene in movie history.  If only every first date was like this one, with Italian music in the background.

 

5—THE GOLD RUSH – “SHOE FOR DINNER“:

Goodfellas, Sausages and Bulldogs


Charlie Chaplin
plays this lovable man who is down on his luck in this silent film.  Hungry and poor on Thanksgiving, there is no food left, so he decides to eat his leather shoe.  The result is one of the classic scenes in film history, from a true genius.

 

Poison Apple for Snow White

6— “GOODFELLAS BACKYARD PICNIC”:  
A classic mob movie with lots of food scenes.  Chef House loves this scene where everybody is eating sausages and taking care of business at the back yard picnic.  Two other scenes worth noting are the “SPAGHETTI and KETCHUP” scene and the “DINNER IN PRISON” scene.  Both classic views into the Italian mob life and how important food was to them.

 

7— SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARVES: “THE APPLE”:  

Gump and a box of Chocolates

A creepy scene where the witch tempts Snow White with a poisoned apple.  Asking her just to “make a wish and take a bite.”  Don’t do it Snow White, that bitch is cray cray…  This Disney animated movie was groundbreaking artistic work at the time.

 

8—FORREST GUMP: “BOX OF CHOCOLATES”:  
Mama always said “Life is like a box of chocolates… you never know what you’re gonna get.”  When Tom Hanks uttered these words, so was born one of the most famous lines in movie history.  Ether Price agrees.

Kim Basinger cools off

9— 9 1/2 Weeks – “EROTIC REFRIGERATOR SCENE”:  
Who could forget this sexy scene with Kim Basinger and Mickey Rourke when he still had his own face.  Spilled milk, honey and strawberries never looked so good.  Like many movie scenes, the background music made it a classic.  Here it was the 1964 song “Bread and Butter” by the Newbeats.

 

10— ROCKY – “RAW EGGS FOR BREAKFAST”:

Rocky and Raw Eggs

A boxer has to do what he has to do to get some protein in this world.  Sylvester Stallone gulps down some raw eggs before dawn in this unforgettable scene.  Yo Adrian, he has to get ready for Apollo Creed ya know?

 

11— WHEN HARRY MET SALLY – “ORGASM AT KATZ DELICATESSEN”:
Meg Ryan
does her best imitation of having a big “O” in the middle of a crowded deli.  The scene is an instant classic and is cemented in the annuals in a movie mostly about the battle of the sexes.    We have never seen anyone do this at DiSalvo’s Deli, 5th Street Deli or Flyboys

Meg Ryan loves her deli sandwich !

Deli, thank goodness.  The scene ends with the customer across the restaurant saying the classic line “I’ll have what she’s having.”

 

12— CHRISTMAS VACATION – “TIME TO CUT THE TURKEY”:
Chevy Chase
digs in with all the family, including cousin Eddie.  He finds the turkey a bit overdone and dry.  But hey, they are going to have the hap happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby danced with Danny friggin Kaye.  Two other famous food line in this scene:

I found the heart !

“Aunt Bethany, does your cat by any chance eat jello?” — I don’t know about the cat, but I sure am enjoying it.”  Also “he’s just yackin on a bone”.. blllleeeaack.. he got it up.”  And who could forget the egg nog scene1 and egg nog scene 2

 

What’s Your Problem?

13— THE BREAKFAST CLUB – “LUNCH SCENE”:
A Preppy, a Jock, a Nerd, a Stoner and a Weirdo unpack their lunch.  From Sushi to donuts and pixie stix, the result is a classic foodie scene. This movie is a perfect look into high school life in the 1980’s.  Thank goodness no one took Mike Bender up on his “eat my shorts” offer.  There are a ton of great lines in this one including “Where’s your lunch?” — You’re Wearing it…

Chilled Monkey Brains

 

14— INDIANA JONES and THE TEMPLE of DOOM – “CHILLED MONKEY BRAINS”:  
In another country, Indy Jones and his crew must learn not to insult “his highness” and eat the exotic and downright disgusting dishes served up one after the other.  Snake Suprise?  Chilled Monkey brains? Huge Beetles? When eyeball soup is the soup du jour, you might want to leave and go to Rue Dumaine instead.

 

Willy Wonka sips syrup from a candy cup

15— WILLY WONKA – “THE CHOCOLATE ROOM”:
Gene Wilder
unleashes the brats into his world of pure imagination.  Ladies and gentlemen… the chocolate room.  You can even eat the dishes.  But the damn Augustus kid falls into the chocolate river and ruins all the fun.

 

16— E.T. the EXTRA TERRESTRIAL: “E.T. TRIES REESE’S PIECES”:
Drew Barrymore and Elliot
get E.T. into the house by using a trail of Reese’s Pieces.  This scene put that candy on the map.  It is crazy to imagine that an alien would come all this way and love processed chocolate.

Don’t Let this man bite your Big Kahuna Burger

 

17— PULP FICTION – “ROYALE WITH CHEESE”:
John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson
have a classic discussion about McDonalds in France.  Another great food scene in this movie worth mentioning is the “Big Kahuna Burger scene.” Don’t ever let Samuel L. Jackson take a sip of your soft drink.

What’s in the pot?

 

18— FATAL ATTRACTION – “PET RABBIT IN THE POT”:
Horrifying climax to a stalker scene where Glenn Close’s character boils the pet rabbit.  She’s “not going to be ignored.”  We think the family probably ended up ordering out for delivery that night, after this scene.  Worst Food Adventure on film.

 

Do NOT drink Chianti with this Mofo

19— SILENCE OF THE LAMBS – “LIVER, FAVA BEANS, CHIANTI”:
When psycho cannibals brag about eating whiners with wine, you have a classic movie clip.  We don’t like whiners either, but prefer to avoid them, rather then sautee them.  Oh well, Anthony Hopkin’s other mention is from Hannibal – WARNING in this GRAPHIC SCENE, he feeds Ray Liotta’s character a piece of his brain, lightly pan seared.  Don’t look for this on any Food Adventure menus, anytime soon.

 

20—WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE – “RATS IN THE CELLAR”:

When we see a covered dish, we remember this scene…


Bette Davis
is a vengeful servant in this dark 1962 film also starring Joan Crawford.  Blanch’s Lunch scene is unforgettable.To this day whenever we see a covered dish… we just don’t know what lurks beneath!  She could have at least served her some side dishes with this meal, don’t you think ?  Heartless wench!

 

Yeah Dad, just fold the bread and jam it in there

21—KRAMER vs KRAMER – “FRENCH TOAST”:
A newly separated dad finds out that making his son’s favorite breakfast is not so simple.  Also, it reiterates the importance of hot pads.  Later in the movie you see the pair have come full circle and have turned breakfast into a well oiled machine… It is a sad scene because they have just found out they are going to be separated again by a judge’s order in divorce court.  You’ll never look at French toast the same again….

You want your steak? HERE !

 

22—RAGING BULL – “DON’T OVERCOOK MY STEAK”:
A look into an abusive Italian boxer’s relationship with his wife.  When she has had enough of his grief she serves him his dinner, he flips out in return.  Just remember this was based on a true story.  Robert Deniro won a Best Actor Oscar for his performance of real life fighter,  Jake LaMotta.  The film was shot in black and white.

Hit the Rock during prayer

23—TALLADEGA NIGHTS – “DINNER PRAYER”:
A politically incorrect, yet very funny take on a NASCAR family saying a prayer before their meal.  Hilarity ensues.  Some of the best one liners on this list are in this scene.  Not for the easily offended.

The Hit King doesn’t like Hair in his Sushi

24—BRUNO – “PETE ROSE’S SUSHI”:
Although this scene was in the credits.  It is one of the most hilarious food scenes ever.  Pete Rose is brought in for what he thinks is a legit interview.  There is no furniture so he has to sit on people, and the scene climax is dinner being served.  The catch is, the sushi is laid out on the prone body of a hairy , large man.  Bon appetite Pete!  His reaction is priceless, as is his response.  Now we know why he prefers Montgomery Inn.

Deck The Halls with Bells of Holly ….

 

25—A CHRISTMAS STORY – “CHINESE CHRISTMAS DINNER”:  
Who could forget the waiters singing “Deck the Halls” to the family at Christmas dinner?  This cult classic is a part of the holiday season each year.  Also, we learn that Peking Duck is Chinese Turkey to a kid!

The guy on the left isn’t stretching

26—BLAZING SADDLES – “CAMPFIRE DINNER”:  
See what happens when the cowboys sit down at the campfire after days of eating pork n beans.  One of the first gas scenes in motion picture history.  Lesson, if you have been eating beans, don’t turn your back to the camp fire.  “How bout some more beans Mr Taggart?” — I’d say you’ve had enough…

The Battle of Wits

27—THE PRINCESS BRIDE– WINE WITH VIZZINI:  
The battle of wits has begun.  Which glass is poisoned with the deadly iocaine powder?  One of funniest character scenes in the movie.  The unforgettable line, “Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line! hahahahaha… (plop)”   This scene had to make the list…

You’re a Hooka?

28— ARTHUR – “DINNER WITH A HOOKER”:  
This one is broken up into 3 clips. a) Arthur meets his date for the evening.  b) Arthur realizes his date’s occupation  c) Dinner ends and Arthur’s aunt Pearl is across the dining room.   This movie is a riot and the upscale restaurant scene is worthy of a top spot on this list.  “Are you a hooka?  Jezzus I forgot, I just thought I was doing great with you.”  Probably not the thing to say in a posh, elegant eatery.  We miss Dudley Moore.

We’re puttin’ the band back together

 

29— THE BLUES BROTHERS – “FINE DINING RESTAURANT SCENE”:  
The genius of Dan Akroyd and John Belushi’s characters in the most unexpected of places.  Nothing says threatening your friends to join your band by showing up at their work and threatening to disrupt the entire place.  Well.. actually disrupting the entire place and disturbing the entire dining room.  All because they are putting the band back together and need the waiter in their horn section.

Presto Wingso

30— HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S  STONE –  “FEAST at HOGWARTS”:
A giant feast in the hall has Harry Potter and his friends in awe.  Does anyone know a Pepto Bismol spell?  And you know it’s not a dinner party until “Nearly Headless Nick” shows up.  Eat up Harry, your adventure awaits…

 

31— TOMMY BOY – “MY PRETTY NEW PET”:
Chris Farley’s
scene in a diner, where he tells a

Ohhhh Nooooo !

waitress why he ruins everything he touches.   David Spade’s comments on Shrimp Cocktail are also classic.  Farley wins the sympathy of the waitress who fires up the deep fryer to make Tommy Boy some chicken wings.  “Tommy likey, Tommy want wingy..”  Some people are now calling Big Ragu “biscuit” because of this scene.

 

32— MRS DOUBTFIRE – “PIE ON HER FACE”:  
Without his female mask, Robin Williams’ character has to do some quick thinking when a guest stops by to visit Mrs Doubtfire.  Thankfully a pie in the refrigerator helps save the day.

Hellooooooo !

Putting whip cream on his face from the pie, Mrs. Doubtfire appears, apologizing for wearing her nightly meringue mask, part of her beauty regiment.”  A great scene, where she even drop a bit of the mask cream into her guests coffee.

 

33—CADDYSHACK – “BABY RUTH IN THE POOL”:
When someone flings a candy bar into the pool, paranoia ensues.   People bail and finally Spaulding snorkles up to the BabyRuth bar and screams “Doodie!”  Another great food related joke from the movie is Rodney Dangerfield in the Country Club restaurant saying  “This steak still has marks where the jockey was hitting it.”  Or how about Rodney in  the pro shop saying “buy a hat like this and you get a

Doodie !

free bowl of soup.”

 

34—THE UNTOUCHABLES- “BAT DINNER”:
Who could forget this intense movie clip? Robert Deniro’s classic scene playing Al Capone talking to his men, about baseball.  This conversation has a surprise ending at dinner.  It might be hard to eat dessert after this scene.

 

What da ya mean ya don’t tip ?

35—RESERVOIR DOGS – “I DON’T TIP”:
Steve Buscemi
goes on a rant in this Quenten Tarantino film about gratuity.  “Mr Pink” is pretty much every waiter and waitresses worst nightmare.  A classic roundtable ensues of crooks and murderers discussing the finer points of manners.

Be Our Guest !

36— BEAUTY AND THE BEAST – “BE OUR GUEST”:
Animated classic scene with marching of the banquet food.  When your candle holders, plates and tea kettle start singing about how they are tired of collecting dust.  It is time to throw a dinner party.  One of Hungry Jax’s favorite scenes.

 

YEEEEEOOWWWAAA !

37— YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN – “DINNER WITH THE BLIND MAN”:  
Nothing pisses a Frankenstein monster off more that hot soup dumped on his crotch, a mishandled toast, and lighting his finger and cigar at once.  This comical scene based on the original horror classic is unforgettable.  Peter Boyle and Gene Hackman are perfect in this one.

 

38—BACK TO THE FUTURE – “TAB, PEPSI FREE”:

The moment you realize that’s your dad 30 years ago

Oh the change in language a few decades can cause.  Marty McFly newly stuck in 1954, stumbles into a diner and learns it is more difficult to order something to drink than he expects.  Then he realizes he is sitting next to his 18 year old dad.

 

Learn the 4 Food groups – North Pole style

39— ELF – “THE FOUR FOOD GROUPS”:
We learn from Will Ferrell that the four food groups are indeed  candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup.  We had it all wrong!  Oh well, the Christmas season is a time for learning, so we will try maple syrup on spaghetti during our next pasta night.

 

You think you could keep the snails off the food….

40— THE JERK – “SNAILS ON HER PLATE”:
Steve Martin’s
character flips out when he orders escargot then goes ballistic because there are snails on the plate.  “You would think at a fancy restaurant like this, at these prices you would be able to keep the snails off the food.”  Equally funny is the line “2 boobs, that’s what he takes us for.”  Watch the clip and you will see why.  Also, check this clip of Navin’s birthday meal “Tuna fish salad on white bread with mayonnaise, a Tab and a couple of twinkies.”

A little ham and eggs comin at ya

41—ANCHORMAN – “A LITTLE JAZZ FLUTE”:
Ron Burgandy
wows the dinner crowd like only he can.  Suave 70’s style and seductive sultry flute notes is all he needs.  “A little ham and eggs comin at ya.”  If only every restaurant had jazz flute night.

 

42—ANNIE HALL – “LOBSTERS ON THE LOOSE”: 
Woody Allen and Diane Keaton’s </strong>characters, try to cook live lobsters.  The result is they are both scared to handle to

Whenever I wake up ….

live creatures and they somehow end up crawling away on the kitchen floor, behind the refrigerator. Woody’s worried comments only add to the comedy.

 

43— MY BEST FRIENDS WEDDING – “I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR YOU”: 
When Julia Robert’s character attends an engagement dinner, her friend breaks out an old Dionne Warwick/ Bert Bacharach song.  The result is the entire table singing an unforgettable

He’s gonna ….

version of “Say a Little Prayer.”  This scene was an instant classic, and propelled the career of Rupert Everett as well.  Feast and song, every Food Adventure should be so fun.

 

44—STAND BY ME – “BARF-O-RAMA”: 
A story of revenge is the reason for this scene.  Never in the history of cinema has their been more people puking on camera in a scene.  A pie eating contest gone wrong at the county fair is the premise of this legendary “barf” story.  People projectile vomiting blueberry pies, for your viewing pleasure

And to drink… Peru !

45— BETTER OFF DEAD- “FRENCH BREAD, PERU”:  
A foreign exchange student is welcomed to the USA by her host family in an absurd display of “french” food.  This underrated teen movie classic, addresses obsession, foreign students, and paperboys just trying to collect… two dollars.

 

Dinner with Samantha’s family

46— SIXTEEN CANDLES – “DINNER WITH GRANDPARENTS”:
Long duck Dong tries Keesh pie and explains at the dinner party that he pushes the lawnmower so Grandpa’s “Hyena” don’t get disturbed.  This John Hughes classic shows the tough life of a teenage in the 80’s being embarrassed by your parents and grandparents, all while chasing the guy of your dreams.

 

47—GROUNDHOG DAY – “BIG BREAKFAST”:  

Bill Murray is HUNGRY

Living the same day over and over can cause you problems.  But one of the benefits is you can eat whatever you want to, and it doesnt matter.  Bill Murray drinks out of the coffee pitcher, orders donuts and pancakes, all in a day’s breakfast.

 

48—FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF – “SAUSAGE KING SCENE”:  

Yes… I’m Abe Froman the Sausage King of Chicago

When trying to get seated at a posh restaurant, Ferris looks at the guest book and sees the name “Abe Fromann.”   When he tells the host, he realizes he has just claimed to be the sausage king of Chicago.  This was one of Ferris’ few failures of the day. 

 

Food and PFFFFT !

49— THE NUTTY PROFESSOR – “KLUMPS DINNER and FART SCENE”:  
When you invite the Klumps to dinner, you might want to make sure you have some renuiz-it air freshener on hand.  Even little “Herc-a-leees” gets into the gas game.  Eddie Murphy plays almost every character in this scene.

Horatio Sands has a Microwave in his sweatpants

50— ROAD TRIP – “YOUR FRENCH TOAST IS ALMOST DONE”:
Before you say your waiter is a nice guy, make sure he isn’t dipping your French toast in his underpants to steam it.  Horatio Sans is that waiter.  Not Oscar worthy, but a scene you won’t soon forget.

 

51— MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING – “BUNDT CAKE”:
The fun of language barriers and cultural differences is exposed in this scene.  A simple

Bundthh , Bunddth , BUNT Bunddth, BUN, BUNDT

gesture, such as giving a cake for a gift causes an English lesson and confusion.  Next time, just bring the Greek family a bottle of Ouzo. OPA !

 

52— AMERICAN PIE – “ITS JUST LIKE WARM APPLE PIE”:  
When asking his friends what it is like losing his virginity, his friend tells him it is like warm apple pie.  Somehow this leads to him being caught by his dad while making it with a pie.  Ahh the things parents have to deal with.

Warm Apple Pie

53— MONTY PYTHON’S THE MEANING OF LIFE – “BIG GUY IN A RESTAURANT”:
A large, “difficult” customer in every way, in an upscale restaurant sets the scene.  This clip shows the inherent humor in the actions of waiters in posh restaurants, literally putting up with everything a client does.  Enjoy the surprise ending.

 

54— NATIONAL LAMPOONS VACATION – “THE DOG WENT ON THE PICNIC BASKET”:
No worse time to realize you are eating a sandwich soaked in dog pizz, than when you are flirting with supermodel Christie Brinkley.  Chevy Chase’s dance moves with wheat bread

Sandwich a little wet?

are the best in the business.

 

55— ACE VENTURA 2- “DO I HAVE SOMETHING IN MY TEETH?“:
The over the top comedy of Jim Carrey on display in another one liner.  This one involves food and holds the records for most asparagus in a mouth in movie history.

Do I have something in my teeth?

56—THE WOLF OF WALL STREET – “CHEST POUND at the RESTAURANT”:
You’re at a high rise restaurant, and your business associate starts humming and pounding his chest.   In between the olives and martinis you listen to his speech.  Is he crazy or a genius?  You decide.  

 

57— DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS – “RUPRECHT”:  
A great scene with Steve Martin and Michael Caine as they plan to scam a woman out of her riches.  You wont look at applesauce and corked forks the same way ever again.

Can I go to the bathroom? thank you ….

 

58— AS GOOD AS IT GETS – “RESTAURANT”:
When you have obsessive compulsive disorder like Jack Nicholson does in this film, someone sitting in your favorite restaurant table can be a bit difficult to deal with.  There are so many good food scenes in this movie. From the many deli scenes, to using bacon for dog treats, it was hard to pin down one favorite moment.

Eat Tina !

59—NAPOLEON DYNAMITE – “TINA, EAT THE FOOD”:
What is more strange, Napoleon Dynamite or the fact that he has a Llama as a pet.  The disgusted main character hates everything, including feeding the pet.  “Tina you fat lard, come get some dinner.”  Aaahh the frustrated life of a high school kid.

 

60—THE BIG LEBOWSKI – “GROCERY SCENE”:
The dude, in a bath robe at the grocery, decides to open a carton of half & half for a test smell.  This is the opening scene of the movie.  Sometimes there’s a man, who’s the man for his time and place and apparently the laziest man in Los Angeles county.

The dude

Honorable Mention: a) “The Donut Bribe Scene” in the Canadian classic movie “STRANGE BREW.”  It is the famous scene that brought us the phrase ” It’s a jelly .”   This film made Bob and Doug Mckenzie cult classic heroes, and introduced us to a whole new vocabulary of slang phrases like “who horked our clothes?”  and “How’s it going eh?.” Ahh, such  International education value from these beer loving “brothers!”

You hoser, gimme a donut, eh ?

b) “Fink vs the Stomach Hot Dog Eating Contest” from the movie “MEATBALLS”  It stars Bill Murray as the best summer camp counselor of all time.  Look at those steaming wienies… Could this be the year that Fink beats the other camp eater, simply known as “The Stomach.”  Watch the whole movie and learn why … “It just doesn’t matter…. it just doesn’t matter…it just doesn’t matter.”

This is the year Fink beats”The Stomach”

 

So that’s it – our favorite food scenes.  Did we forget any?  Were there any on this list you disagree with ?  Comment below.

Enjoy the Oscars and remember to grab some Mikesells for the night.  Also  – “like” Food Adventures on Facebook by Clicking HERE.  Like all movie stars, we are also on TWITTER as well.  Please “follow” us.

 

Dinner, Baseball and a Home Run – The Untouchables

 

Lobster problems in the movie “Annie Hall”

 

 

 

 

It’s the Chest Pounding, humming, Wolf of Wall Street

Ordering with puke on his tux – Monthy Pythons Meaning of Life

OCD.. is easy as 1,2,3

Christmas Vacation – Dry Turkey

Christmas Vacation family

Willy Wonkas chocolate room

Willy Wonka’s chocolate room

Tommy Boy – deturd

Talladega Nights prayer

Stand by Me… pies

Hannibal the movie – that smells good

Charlie Chaplin forks a boot in Gold Rush

Reservoir Dogs – you dont tip ????

Harry Potter hungry

Feast for Harry Potter and friends

Oliver at the orphanage

Perfect French toast now

Kramer vs Kramer – french toast fail – burn hand

Goodfellas Garlic

Paulie in GoodFellas

Ketchup and noodles – old school – GOODFELLAS

Goodfellas – spiral time

Veal Dinner is interrupted – The Godfather

Christmas Story – the duck is smiling at me

Caddyshack – Baby Ruth in the pool

Peter Rose in Bruno

Blues Brothers

Beans on Blazing Saddles

Cherries – 9 1/2 weeks

Olives – 9 1/2 weeks

 

 

 

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MCL Cafeteria: Not Just for Granny Anymore

February 17, 2017 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

MCL Cafeteria, Not just for Grandma Anymore

“Hey you wanna join us for dinner?”

–Yeah sure…

“Ok meet us over at MCL Cafeteria..”

–MCL???? What ??

Yes it’s true.  There is a young movement underway.  Slowly, but surely, the nation’s seniors are sharing their well kept secret.  What secret?  They know that the

From Coconut Cream Pie to Pumpkin Pie, the desserts are where it’s at

food at MCL Cafeteria is actually pretty decent !  Sure it is a chain and we at Food Adventures conquer the local local local… but damn, Sam, take a lookie here.  Yes, there are walkers, people with dentures and mostly soft food.  But the comfort food is reminiscent of home made, family get-together dinners.

So, it is basically a senior place, and it is pretty cool .. think of it as “a Grandpa who uses SnapChat.”  You wanna hang out with that guy.  So is the case here.  This is no metamucil Food Adventure.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY on MCL CAFETERIA:

See the colors of the rainbow on the assembly line of MCL Cafeteria

—In 1950, in Indianapolis, Charles McGaughey and George Laughner founded the first MCL Cafeteria. They took the first letters of their last names, hence the name MCL.

—The Dayton area MCL Cafeteria is located at 4485 Far Hills Ave, Kettering

—With 16 locations in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, their website says they maintain a family owned and operated company.

Roast Beef ready to be Carved

—They use local produce when in season, and offer catering, and have a special section for “to-go” orders, which is really busy.

—Their hours are shorter, because Granny needs her beauty sleep.  They close at 8:30pm. They open everyday at 11am, except Sundays which is 10:30am.

—You walk in and in assembly line fashion, get a tray, and pick your food “a la carte.”

—The daily deal is the “Blue Plate Special” is $8.95 and includes an entree and 2 sides, typically.  That’s blue plate, not blue hair special…

Salads and Fruits offered

 

With an empty tray and so many choices, what are you gonna do?  What are you going to get? Grandpa is nudging you in the ribs with his cane, to keep you moving along….  From our numerous trips over the past year to MCL, we got you covered with our patented “MUST EATS!”

 

She’s My Cherry Pie !

MUST EATS at MCL CAFETERIA:

—THE PIES:
 These are the highlight of the assembly line and placed at the end for good reason.  From Cherry Pie made with Michigan cherries to Chocolate Cream Pie.  Even the Peach Pie and Pecan Pie with fresh Georgia Pecans make outstanding choices.  Even better than that, they are delicious.  When in doubt, grab a piece of pie to guarantee a happy ending at MCL Cafeteria.

 

—THE FRIED WHOLE CATFISH:  
These babies are dipped in milk and covered with

Fried Catfish – one of our faves at MCL

seasoned cornmeal.  After frying, these crispy Louisiana fish give you a crunch, then melt in your mouth feeling.  The tartar sauce for dipping is the perfect finishing touch. Big Ragu’s Favorite !

 

—SWISS VEAL:  
When they say “try the veal,” they really mean it this time.  A fried veal cutlet, covered with Swiss cheese, then covered with a white

Swiss Veal – a cult favorite at MCL

gravy.  Probably one of the better choices, like many of these plates, it has that homemade, family feel, close to that of Thanksgiving.

 

—SALISBURY STEAK:
A good looking chopped steak, grilled up nice and juicy, then covered in gravy.  May we suggest mashed potatoes to take you back to your childhood?  Corn for the closer?  Sometimes the sides make all the difference in the entree.

 

—ACORN SQUASH SIDE:

The best side at MCL Cafeteria is the Acorn Squash

If you see this side, stop the line abruptly and grab one.  What a great deal this deliciously baked veggie is, with a buttery syrup juice in the cavity inside.   This is heaven on earth and a definite MUST EAT !

 

—FRIED CHICKEN:
One of the kings of comfort food, MCL serves it up golden brown with all the fixings. This is possibly their most popular item. Again the comfort food and southern feel of this entree with the sides, will have you dreaming of old family dinner days.

 

Chicken Parm

—CHICKEN PARMESAN:
A fresh chicken breast, hand-breaded with seasoned crumbs from their bakery, fried to the perfect shade of golden brown. They top it with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce. Served with pasta and topped with more marinara sauce (optional).

 

HONORABLE MENTION:
The Salads
are very good, and nice and fresh.  Also, the dinner rolls are amazing, with a dab of butter.  They have a variety of side breads to choose from, all made in their on-site bakery.

Fresh Salads

So now you know about the food, he on-site bakery and the glowing clientele, you may see MCL Cafeteria in a different light.  Give it a visit for your own family Food Adventure.  Kids love the assembly line and the looks and smells.  MCL is also a great place if you are alone and want a quick in and out dinner or lunch.  It is not cheap dining, and by the time you get a drink and dessert or bread side, you’re looking at $15-$17 per person, so be fair warned.  But the food is worth it.

The long walk to the cafeteria assembly line

This place isn’t just for grandparents anymore.  You cannot deny that they have some great home made items on the menu.  It is homestyle cooking the whole group can enjoy.  We are starting to notice more and more young people at the cafeteria.

What time do the 90 year olds go, typically?  Depends…

Want more fun spin on local eateries?  Visit Food Adventures on Facebook by clicking here.  The Food Adventure Crew consists of the Big Ragu, Chef House, and Hungry Jax.  Bringing you perspectives of local food from a foodie bachelor’s, a locally obsessed professional chef and an Italian mom’s point of view.  Original events, photos, website and classes are just some of what we offer.

Please browse the food porn gallery below from our various visits to MCL Cafeteria.

Fried Chicken and more for the plucking

EARLY HOURS !

Fish and more

Dinner rolls

Peach friggin Pie

Sugar Pie and puddings

Stewed tomatoes

Roast Beef

Twice baked potato and Swiss Veal

More Salads

Chopped Steak, mashed potatoes/Gravy, Mac n Cheese

Closing the place down at 8:30pm

There’s always room for jello

Serving up Baked fish and Chicken Parm

Baked Chicken

Sausages and Kraut

We got the Beets

Fried chicken

Foccacia Rolls

Dont they know the damage Hungry Jax would do ??

Outside

Toss my salad

More salads

Chicken Croquette and baked fish

Getting the scoop

Pecan Pie

Hey Grandpa! Take us to MCL !!

Carved Turkey

Chocolate Creme Pie

Corn Bread

Salsbury steak

Chicken Parmesan

 

 

 

 

 

 

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