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Esther’s Li’l Secret Reveal

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Get ready to unlock the mystery of Esther’s Li’l Secret – our annual collaboration with Esther Price Candies & one of our most coveted releases of the year!
Here’s the delicious details:
🍫 2025 4pk cans, 20245 barrel-aged bottles + ELS vintage bottles & cans available for purchase at the Dayton Taproom
🍺 Both beers on tap
🎶 Live music
🍔 Food & drink specials
🕒 Flight Club Members: early access starting at 3pm
You don’t want to miss this!
***Esther’s Li’l Secret will launch exclusively at our Dayton Taproom on Thursday, November 6th – meaning it won’t hit Springboro, Mason, or Huber Heights right away. Join us in Dayton to make sure you get your hands on it first!***

Explore the Water Street District Pint Path

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Sip your way through local brews, grab a bite at buzzworthy spots and discover why Water Street District is where Dayton comes to play. Pick up a free Water Street District Pint Path passport from any participating business. Once a passport has been picked up, purchase a menu item of choice at each stop to receive a stamp on the passport.

Once you’ve sipped and stamped at all 14 locations, turn in your passport to Water Street District’s leasing office (115 Madison Street) to claim your prize. Pint Path Passport stops can be completed at the leisure of each participant. Cheers! Please remember to drink responsibly.

Participating businesses

  • Brixx Ice Company- 500 East 1st Street

  • Warped Wing Brewing Company- 26 Wyandot Street 

  • The Dayton Beer Company- 41 Madison Street

  • Little Fish Brewing Company- 116 Webster Street

  • Dayton Barrel Works- 318 East 2nd Street

  • The Foundry Rooftop – 124 Madison Street

  • Sueño- 607 East 3rd Street

  • Tender Mercy – 607 East 3rd Street

  • Southern Belle Tavern- 34 North Patterson Boulevard

  • Joui Wine – 117 East 3rd Street

  • Pins Mechanical Company- 416 East 1st Street

  • The Silos – 810 East 1st Street

  • The Barrel House – 417 East 3rd Street

Mikey’s Late Night Slice – Coming soon to: 503 East 1st Street

Exclusive Pint Path Prizes

  • Professor Pilsner T-shirt
  • Pint Path Pennant
  • Navy Can Koozie
  • Major Bragging Rights

Free Yoga | Arcade Arts & Wellness

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This series is free and open to all, but participating in yoga may require Eventbrite pre-registration and on-site waivers.

Doors open 15 minutes before the start of each class for registered participants. Equipment will not be provided. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise or wellness program.

Series Presented by: The Contemporary Dayton, Friends of the Dayton Arcade, and The Hub Powered by PNC Bank

Free Over 50 Fitness Class

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Be part of Roderer Shoe Center first-ever Over 50 Fitness class with Altered Gym! 🎉
Join us for a fun, supportive workout designed specifically for individuals over 50. 💪
This bodyweight resistance training class focuses on improving balance, maintaining strength, and increasing overall capacity, helping you stay active and confident in your movement at any age.
Whether you’re new to exercise or looking to enhance your fitness routine, this class offers the perfect mix of challenge and encouragement.

Jazz Jam at Wholly Grounds

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Join Wholly Grounds  for their monthly jazz jam this Sunday with  Kelli Campbell, host and vocals, Moses Mabarak, keys, Connor Smith, bass and Noah Ramirez on drums. This is an open jam for all levels. $10 Cover.

Dayton Cheese Fest Food Truck Rally

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Join us for a ton of incredible cheese dishes and more all from some amazing food trucks at The Brightside on Sunday, Nov 2nd from 11am to 6pm!

Our beer garden patio indoor seating at The Brightside will be open for everyone to hang out in during the festival. With tons of vendors serving Cheese and thematic items in addition to their standard menu favorites, this will be a foodie event that you will not want to miss!

DAYTON CHEESE FEST

Nov 2nd – 11am to 6pm

The Brightside, 905 E. 3rd St. Dayton, OH 45402

Entry is always FREE to our family friendly food festivals!

daytonfoodtruckrallies.com

Vendors:

Wheel fresh pizza

Ma Dukes Street Food

Cruisin Cuisine

The Food Pitt

Barking Burger

MamaBear’s Mac

Dunkers And Beans

Sweets & Meats BBQ

The Little Bear

El Diablo Grill

Freakin’ Rican

Tortilla

The Lumpia Queen

Schmidts

I Heart Ice Cream

Childers’ Chimney Cakes

Jars by Jas

Billy Gold Bubble Tea

Fifty5 Rivers

*Please note: Food truck lineup is subject to change

Long John Silver’s Unveils Its Newest Catch

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Long John Silver’s, the brand famous for hand-battered fish and golden shrimp, recently made waves with an unexpected announcement: a fresh logo look that puts its chicken at the forefront. Now, the  brand is expanding its chicken lineup with a brand-new crispy treasure, Chicken Wraps!

Made with Long John Silver’s signature hand-battered Chicken Planks®, the wraps feature fresh coleslaw, Crumblies, and a choice of Baja or Sweet Chili Sauce, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. It’s a bold new flavor adventure that blends comfort, convenience, and crave-worthy crunch.

“As one of the newest members of the crew, I have been blown away by the depth and deliciousness of the menu at LJS! The team told me chicken has always been one of Long John Silver’s best-kept secrets, and they were right!” said Laura Ellis, chief marketing officer at Long John Silver’s. “I couldn’t be more excited to help share news of our new Limited Time Offer. The new Chicken Wraps take what our guests already love — our crispy, juicy Chicken Planks — and make them even better by wrapping them up with bold new flavors. It’s a fresh, flavorful way to show just how versatile and craveable our chicken really is.”

Long John Silver’s is expanding its side options with a limited-time dish: Mac and Cheese with Crumblies. This tasty side features cavatappi noodles tossed in a rich and creamy white cheese sauce, and then topped with Crumblies for an added crunch.

Red Velvet Cheesecake Is back for a Limited Time
The legendary Red Velvet Cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory Bakery is back just in time for the holidays. This fan-favorite dessert features red velvet cake topped with creamy, classic cheesecake, layered with rich cream cheese icing and whipped cream.

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Guests can discover these new spoils by setting sail to their nearest Long John Silver’s. Skip the line and order ahead online at ljsilvers.com or by using the mobile app, available on iOS App Store and Google Play. And be sure to join the Seacret Society reward program for access to exclusive offers, digital rewards, and surprise member-only drops!

Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really

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Bouncing between horror and humor, Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel is a thrilling play that questions who the true monsters are. No damsels in distress, no romanticized villains – just a gleeful stake through the heart!

OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 9, 2025 at the Loft Theatre

HOT GHOUL HALLOWEEN at BootyMix

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Spooky Wine Dinner at Salar

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Dare to dine with Salar this Halloween season at our Spooky Wine Dinner – a hauntingly delicious 5-course culinary experience where every course is paired with a perfectly sinister wine.
Our culinary coven has conjured up a wickedly delightful menu that flirts with the macabre and the gourmet. Costumes are encouraged and will be rewarded.
Prefer to dine without the wine? No problem—tickets are available for $75.
Menu:
1) First Course
Golden Fried Potato Balls & Crisp Frog Legs finished with a delicate parsley sauce + Paired with Asnella Vinho Verde — bright, fresh, and full of life
2) Second Course
Rabbit in Mustard with Velouté: a silky, savory dish both comforting and curious + Paired with Disznókő Tokaji Dry Furmint — elegant and hauntingly complex
3) Third Course
Traditional Beef & Kidney Pie: a hearty classic with a hint of darkness + Paired with a special Barbera d’Asti — lush and ruby red as a velvet curtain
4) Fourth Course Slow-Braised Beef Rib with Red Wine Sauce
rich, decadent, and deeply satisfying + Paired with Masseria Li Veli Verdeca Askos — a surprising white with soul
5) Final Course
Biscoff Ice Cream Sandwich between Spiced Gingersnap Cookies
sweet, playful, and wickedly indulgent + Paired with Graham’s Port LBV — dark fruit, spice, and mystery in every sip

Mudlick Tap House Rolls Out Lunch Features & Loyalty Rewards

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Centerville’s Mudlick Tap House has rolled out a new lunch menu is all about bold flavors and scratch-made comfort. Available Tuesday- Friday from 11am – 3pm, they’ve even created a lighter cocktails made just for lunchtime because bubbles and bacon were meant to be friends. And if you’ve got a favorite item from their regular menu, don’t worry- it will still be available during lunch hours.

If you’re heading there, take a moment to join their loyalty program, “The Pour Decisions Club.” You’ll earn rewards every time you sip, savor, and celebrate:

🍽️ 1 Point per $1 spent on qualifying purchases

🥂 2 Points per $1 spent on lunch (Tues–Thu, 11 AM–3 PM)

🎉 75 Bonus points when you join

🎂 $10 Birthday reward to celebrate your day

✨ Exclusive access to member-only events & special releases

Here’s the new Lunch Features Menu:

Tuscan Pasta  15

Cavatappi tossed with grilled chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, wilted kale, and quartered artichoke hearts in a white wine cream sauce. Finished with grated Parmesan and Romano cheese and served with grilled baguette.

B.E.L.T.  12

Crisp bacon, arugula, tomato, and a fried egg on grilled ciabatta, served with a side of Blue Plate mayo and Saratoga chips.

Substitute house-cut fries $2
Small salad, fresh fruit, soup, or Gumbo $3

Chicken Salad Croissant  12

Our signature chicken salad is a blend of chicken breast and thigh with shallot, celery, Blue Plate mayo, Dijon, and curry layered with Arcadian greens on a full butter croissant with Saratoga chips.

Substitute house-cut fries $2
Small salad, fresh fruit, soup, or Gumbo $3

Mediterranean Mezze Plate  15

A shareable plate of hummus, tzatziki, Kalamata olives, feta, sliced cucumber, and red bell pepper strips, served with warm pita wedges.

Salmon Patty Sliders  13

Two house-made pink salmon patties blended with onion, pepper, panko, Dijon, Worcestershire, and Crystal hot sauce. Served on potato slider buns with Arcadian greens and remoulade with Saratoga chips.

Substitute house-cut fries $2
Small salad, fresh fruit, soup, or Gumbo $3

Lunch Cocktails

Peach Social   8

Peach purée, Aperol, lemon, prosecco, soda.
Bright, bubbly, and just sweet enough; the perfect excuse to linger over lunch.

Blushing Belle   8

Rosé, strawberry purée, lemon, soda.
Delicate, floral, and refreshingly pink; like a midday toast to yourself.

Grapefruit Grove   8

Tequila blanco, fresh grapefruit, agave, soda.
Zesty and uplifting with a clean finish; sunshine in a glass.

Lunch Mocktails

Cucumber Calm 6

Cucumber, basil, lime, honey, soda.
Crisp, cooling, and spa-day smooth. Refreshment in its most elegant form.

Pink Pony Punch  6

Strawberry, mint, lime, ginger beer.
Bright, bubbly, and a little sassy; proof that fun doesn’t need the buzz.

Mudlick Tap House
110 W Franklin St
Washington Township, OH 45458

(937) 895-4066

Tuesday – Saturday, 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM – 9 PM

Jazz Night with George Balog

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What started as a one-off DJ set on a Tuesday night has blossomed into one of our most coveted recurring events. We’re thrilled to celebrate three years of George sharing his favorite music with all of us. Join us as he spins an all-vinyl set of Jazz Night With George Balog’s greatest hits.

PIZZA HUT® NewLIL’ WINGS Deal

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Pizza Hut is giving fans a reason to look forward to Wednesdays with its revamped Wing Wednesday® platform. The program kicks off with a new deal designed to hook you up with 20 Lil’ Wings for $10. To celebrate the new midweek declaration that Wednesdays should be a Wingsday, Pizza Hut drops a new campaign: Wingfluencer. Leaning into corporate culture and the slump many Americans report midweek, Pizza Hut’s Wingfluencer program is designed to drop some joy, laughs and wingspiration to get through the week.

PIZZA HUT® REVAMPS WING WEDNESDAY® WITH NEW LIL’ WINGS DEAL

The middle of the week is tough and a bit lackluster, but office lunches, snack breaks and dinner plans don’t have to be with Pizza Hut’s new Lil’ Wings. Lil’ Wings are snackable, crispy, fried wings tossed in your favorite sauce or rub. Whether working through lunch or unwinding after hours, Pizza Hut is making Wednesdays better starting today through November 5 at participating locations.

 

“We wanted to give fans a reason to look forward to the middle of the week,” said Melissa Friebe, Chief Marketing Officer at Pizza Hut. “With amazing, craveable wings at an unbeatable deal, Wing Wednesday is our way of inviting people to try just how good Lil’ Wings are and enjoy a little midweek flavor boost they know Pizza Hut for.”

PIZZA HUT® REVAMPS WING WEDNESDAY® WITH NEW LIL’ WINGS DEAL

Pizza Hut’s new Wingfluencer, Brian Flatsworth, leverages corporate culture lingo to lend humorous corporate advice in videos and social commentary on LinkedIn. The Wingfluencer will start dropping “pro tips” on how wing lovers can maximize the return on lunches with Lil’ Wings this week.

For more information about Pizza Hut and to explore the brand’s offerings, visit www.pizzahut.com and follow the brand on social media on Facebook,X,Instagram,TikTok andYouTube.

ALDI Offers a Full Thanksgiving Meal for $40

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For years, ALDI has offered the lowest per-person price on a Thanksgiving meal compared to nationwide retailers. This year, the country’s fastest-growing grocer continues that tradition by offering a Thanksgiving feast for prices even lower than last year’s. For just $40*, shoppers can build a full spread for 10 with the Thanksgiving favorites they love – including the turkey and ingredients for nine crowd-pleasing sides.

“The ALDI commitment to low prices is unwavering and I am thrilled that we are able to offer an even more affordable holiday meal than last year,” said Atty McGrath, CEO, ALDI U.S. “Saving our shoppers money is our mission every day— but is especially important during the holidays when they need it most.”

For $4 per person —less than a pumpkin spice latte – ALDI shoppers can purchase all the items needed to fill their tables. This includes 21 total products and ingredients to dish out a 14-pound turkey, rolls, cranberry sauce, mac and cheese, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie. Items that are part of the meal are purchased individually and marked on shelf. No coupons or memberships needed.

The savings couldn’t come at a better time. Recent consumer price reports show staples like fruits, vegetables, and meats are more expensive than last year, contributing to higher grocery prices overall **. Lowering its already low prices for the Thanksgiving season is just one more way ALDI helps shoppers save. In fact, a family of four can save up to $4,000 a year when they shop ALDI***, from everyday meals to holiday spreads.

“Thanksgiving is the biggest food holiday of the year, and ALDI is proud to lead the industry once again on price,” said Scott Patton CCO, ALDI U.S. “Price leadership is part of our DNA, and the holidays are when our commitment to value really shines. We believe families shouldn’t have to make trade-offs to feed everyone, especially at Thanksgiving.”

Shoppers can build their ALDI Thanksgiving feast by heading to their local ALDI store, ordering online for curbside pickup or placing an order through grocery delivery partners including Instacart, Uber Eats, and DoorDash beginning October 15 through December 24****. No matter how they shop, families can count on ALDI to make holiday hosting simple, convenient, and affordable.

Download a copy of the shopping list here.(opens in a new tab)

The Big Boy Restaurant Group is CLOSING all Dolly’s Restaurants

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Big Boy Restaurant Group has made the difficult decision to discontinue operations in the Cincinnati and Dayton markets.
Six months ago, the company entered Southwest Ohio with one goal in mind — to preserve and rejuvenate the beloved Big Boy brand that has meant so much to families across this region for nearly nine decades. At that time, many Big Boy–branded restaurants not operated by the company were closing, and Big Boy Restaurant Group sought to bring stability, quality, and a renewed sense of nostalgia back to an area that has always been part of the brand’s story.
Before opening its first restaurant, Big Boy Restaurant Group was served with a temporary restraining order preventing the company from using the Big Boy name in its Southwest Ohio locations. In response, the company quickly adapted and launched six restaurants under the name Dolly’s, continuing to serve guests and uphold the brand’s long-standing commitment to family dining and hospitality while the legal process continued.
Despite the dedication of its team members and the support of the community, the litigation remains unresolved, and the company is still unable to operate under the Big Boy name in this market. After careful evaluation, Big Boy Restaurant Group has determined that continuing to operate under these conditions is no longer sustainable or beneficial for its employees or the brand.
As a result, the company will close its six existing Dolly’s restaurants, with the final day of operations on October 23, 2025.
Big Boy Restaurant Group extends its sincere appreciation to all Dolly’s team members for their professionalism, resilience, and commitment throughout this period. The company also expresses heartfelt gratitude to the Cincinnati and Dayton communities for their warm welcome and loyal support over the past several months.
While Big Boy Restaurant Group is stepping back from the Southwest Ohio market at this time, the company remains hopeful that once the matter is resolved, it will be able to return and reopen its doors under the Big Boy name.
Big Boy Restaurant Group, LLC, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, continues to operate locations throughout Michigan and other U.S. markets and remains dedicated to delivering great food, friendly service, and a nostalgic dining experience that guests have loved since 1936.