Lisa Grigsby

Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving 2016

November 16, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

Take some of the stress out of the holiday season and make reservations for Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant. Some offer the traditional turkey with all the trimmings while others may present their own creative culinary take on the classics. Also many restaurants offer to prepare your food ahead, so you may serve at home- we’ve listed some options at the bottom of the list.

According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), 15 million Americans choose to dine out for the biggest meal of the year. That’s not including the additional 4 million takeout customers who order their bird to go.

And don’t forget to ask for leftovers, some restaurants will pack you a little take home box so you can have a turkey sandwich later.

Here are the places we’ve confirmed so far:

Bob Evans open 8am – 8pm
Tender, hand-carved slices of turkey breast over our bread & celery dressing, topped with pan-roasted gravy and served with cranberry relish. Served with your choice of one or two savory sides and freshly baked bread. $14.99
Find your nearest location here

Carvers Steaks & Chops
1535 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton, OH 45459 (937) 433-7099 11am to 8pm
Traditional Turkey Dinner $23 – 25, Kids Meal is $12, regular menu also available

Cracker Barrel
5770 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, (937) 432-2431, 6am – 10pm
7171 Miller Lane, Butler Twp, (937) 890-0047; 6am to 10 pm
3280 Town Blvd, Middletown, (513) 727-4727; 6am to 10 pm
105 West Leffel Lane, Springfield (937) 325-8221; 6am to 10 pm
Turkey and traditional sides. No reservations taken

Ellie’s Restaruant at Mills Park Hotel (937) 319-0400
321 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs
Seatings at 11am, 12:30pm and 2pm, reservations required
Traditional Thanksgiving buffet $30 for adults, $12 for children 3-12

El Meson
903 E Dixie Dr, West Carrollton (937) 859-8229 11 – 5pm
Serving both a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and many of our gourmet, South American dishes available to choose from! Seating will be limited so make your reservation today.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (937) 320-9548
Now you can take the stress out of Thanksgiving planning. Simply make your reservation today to enjoy the holiday just the way you like it. Join us on November 24 starting at 11am and enjoy a prix fixe menu inspired by traditional favorites for $39.95* per adult. For the kids, we’ve got another unique menu, just $19.95 per child.

Golden Corral 10am – 8pm,
2490 Commons Boulevard, Beavercreek (937)431-7300
8870 Kingsridge Drive, Dayton Mall (937)312-2400
6611 Miller Lane, Vandalia (937)264-3300
Turkey and traditional sides. No Reservations. $13.99, not including tax or beverage.

Golden Lamb Serving 11am until 6:30 pm
27 S. Broadway Lebanon, Ohio 45036 (513) 932-5065
3 course Turkey Meal $29.95
3 course carved beef tenderloin $35.95

Harrison’s Restaurant
106 E. Main Street, Tipp City (937) 667-5200 noon – 6pm
Classic turkey dinner with celery and sage dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, green been casserole, house made cranberry sauce and warm apple pie with ice cream
$15.50 adults, $13.50 seniors, $9.50 children 10 and under

Hasty Tasty
509 Linden Ave., Dayton, (937) 254-8431; 5 am to 6 pm
Thanksgiving dinner specials, no reservations. Cost: $8.95, includes dessert.

Max & Erma’s
2 area locations: Miller Lane, Fairfield Commons 11am – midnight
Thanksgiving Dinner $14.99 for adults, $12.99 for children includes turkey, mashed potatoes, apple pecan stuffing, side of green beans, cranberry sauce and choice of salad or soup and slice of pumpkin cheesecake.

McCormick and Schmick’s
4429 Cedar Park Drive at The Greene, (937) 431-9200 noon to 8 pm
regular menu and Thanksgiving meal, which runs $24.99, for kids$9.99 reservations suggested

Mimi’s Cafe
4402 Walnut St. in The Greene in Beavercreek, (937) 426-9153; 8am – 8pm
regular menu and traditional Thanksgiving dinner, reservations accepted

Waffle House
To find the closest Waffle House to you use the store locator .
It’s open 24 hours and if you sit at the bar you can watch them flip your eggs- it’s like dinner theater.

Wellington Grille
2450 Dayton Xenia Road, Beavercreek (937) 426-4600 | Noon to 7pm
Traditional meal, plus regular items. Reservations Recommended

Yankee Trace Golf Club
10000 Yankee St, Dayton (937) 438-3585
Turn the Turkey over to us! We’re taking reservations for our annual Thanksgiving Buffet on Thursday, November 24. There are two seatings: 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Cost is $27.95 for adults and $12.95 for children 6–12 years old. Children five and under eat free. Reservations are required and fill up very fast.

Young’s Jersey Dairy Golden Jersey Inn- SOLD OUT
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd. (U.S. 68), Yellow Springs, (937) 324-2050. 10:30 am to 6 pm seating every 90 minutes. Traditional Thanksgiving buffet including turkey, ham, sides, and desserts. Reservations required. Adults $20.95, children 4-10 $8.95, children 3 and under free.

Also don’t forget the Community Feast of Giving at the Dayton Convention Center. 11am -2pm
No Tickets Required and there will be free parking at the Dayton Convention Center Garage. Free RTA and Project Mobility transportation will be provided to and from the center. Call 937-425-8000 for RTA information.

Where You Can Pick up Prepared Dishes:

Get your pies from Ghostlight Coffee
(937) 985-2633

Apple Pies, Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie, Pumpkin and Maple Pie, with gluten free and vegan options as well!

Corner Kitchen 937 719-0999

Take a little bit of the stress out of the holiday and let a professional make Thanksgiving happen for you! Corner Kitchen is offering Sides and Pies for you to buy this year. It’s simple: call in your order, we’ll make it for you, provide you with heating instructions, and the day before Thanksgiving, you pick it up.

2 Cups Coffee & Bakery (937) 301-1837

Pies ($9.00) Dutch Apple, Pumpkin, & Pecan
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie ($12.00)

Mini Cheesecakes ($3.00) Classic, Chocolate, Pumpkin, & Caramel Apple

Buckeye Triple Threats ($2.50 each)
Apple Kuchen ($5.00), serves 4-6
Pumpkin Roll ($5.00)

Morning Pastries ($2.00 each; 12 or more $1.50 each) Cinnamon Rolls, Sticky Buns, Apple Danish, Pecan Bear Claw, Kouign Amann, Cinnamon Coffee Cake, Assorted Muffins

Dinner Rolls (12/$4.00)

Hamburger Buns (8/$4.00)

Assorted Breads ($5.00) Garlic Herb Focaccia, Challah, Sourdough, Cinnamon & Apple Streusel

Stuffing Bread ($2.00)

Golden Lamb 27 S. Broadway Lebanon, Ohio (513) 932-5065
Enjoy a fully prepared hot, fresh and ready-to-serve Thanksgiving meal from the Golden Lamb for 12-14 adults in your own home. Reservations are required by 5 pm, Tuesday, November 24 and supplies are limited. Call (513) 932-5065 to reserve your Thanksgiving meal and select a curb-side pick-up time between 12:30 pm and 5 pm on Thanksgiving Day.

Hawthorn Grill 1222 E. Stroop Rd, Kettering 937-298-2222

Check out the Thanksgiving Catering menu.

Kroger

Spend more of your Thanksgiving at the table with family and friends by making us your sous chef. We’ll show you the easy ins and outs of ordering a delicious turkey dinner with our Deli department, plus our favorite tips on serving it up in style.

Whiskey Rebellion This Saturday at Warped Wing

November 16, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

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Joe Head from The Century Bar with Warped Wing brewmaster John Haggerty

Warped Wing Brewing Co. will release Whiskey Rebellion and other rare Barrel Aged beers on Saturday, November 19rd. Festivities begin at noon at the brewery located at 26 Wyandot St, just north of the Oregon District.
Help celebrate the 2016 draught and can release of Whiskey Rebellion. A Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout, Whiskey Rebellion was born in collaboration with Dayton’s only bourbon house, The Century Bar. In addition to the can and draught release, they’ll be tapping some rare barrel aged beers from our Brewmaster, John Haggerty’s cellar along with other Whiskey variants. The special tappings will be on the hour from 12-5pm. They’ll also be serving up live Bluegrass music from local bands. For football fans they’ll be bringing in extra big screen TV’s for your viewing pleasure.
Attendees can also pick 2-Packs of 16oz cans of Whiskey Rebellion, that will be exclusively available in the taproom so pick them up while they last.

Warped Wing Brewing Co. is a craft brewery inspired by Dayton’s rich history of innovation and invention. They are committed to carrying that spirit forward in today’s craft beer scene by brewing new proprietary beer styles and our own “warped” interpretations. They also focus on creating unique seasonal and specialty beers.

They have a full-scale production brewery in the heart of downtown Dayton in the site of the old Buckeye Brass & Iron Foundry circa 1938. They brew and distribute their beers to local restaurants, bars, grocery and retailers in the Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus markets.

Zombie Dogz Now Open on Brown Street

November 13, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

After much anticipation and several practice nights, the doors at Zombie Dogz officially open at 1200 Brown Street today at 10am.

They’ll be serving up their gourmet hot dogs seven days a week. Hours will be:

Monday-Thursday 10:30-11
Friday-Saturday 10:30-midnight
Sunday 10-9

With 12 dogz on the menu and 3 seasonal dogs making special appearances, they’ve even added a gluten free bun option, diners will have plenty of choices. Sides include Dr.Pepper baked beans, truffle macaroni and cheese and tater tots!

They’ve also partnered with Beavercreek bakery Cake, Hope & Love to offer an exclusive line of cupcakes with three flavors (pictured below) you won’t find anywhere else, according CH&L owner Shannon Teague. For many of us this ability to support to awesome local entrepreneurs in one building is great news!

Owners David and Lee VanArtsdalen, with 9 week old Dylan and big brother Dylan have spent the last week hosting friends, family and supporters into the restaurant so they can test the new staff, the set up, learn the registers and get ready for the crowds that will no doubt pack the place. At one of the preview nights, I commented to them I think their biggest problem is going to be staying below the mandated occupancy code of 66! Lee shared that on top of having the new baby and opening the shop, they are moving to a new house this coming weekend as well.

The VanArstdalen’s posted this thank you on their facebook page today:

“Something I’d also like to mention is all of the local community we’ve pulled in to help build our location. The artists, marketing people, tech peeps, contractors, design group, realtor company ect……. are all a part of helping our restaurant come together and wouldn’t be what it is now without the help of everyone who’s rode this ride with us. We’d just like to give a special thanks to those mentioned that have really made our new location what it is now.”

We wish them all huge success! And yes, they food truck will still continue to make appearances around town!

“Dead Dixie”: Bacon, Apple and Blue Cheese Bliss.

New Executive Director at Artemis Center

November 9, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

Artemis Center, a domestic violence resource agency serving the Miami Valley since 1985, has announced the selection of Jane Keiffer, MSW, LISW-S as its new Executive Director. Jane will fill the vacancy created by Judy Strnad’s departure in July. The decision was made after an internal selection process, during which Jane served as Interim Executive Director for the organization.

“We are very pleased to announce this appointment,” reported Joanie Haverstick, MPA, and Artemis Center Board Chair. “Jane has served the agency for more than 20 years, and will bring leadership and an extensive knowledge of domestic violence to Artemis Center’s programs along with a deep sense of commitment to our mission. She has served Artemis at program and leadership levels, and has a breadth of perspective and experience.”

An experienced Social Worker, Jane has a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Kentucky and is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation (LISW-S) in the state of Ohio, with her Undergraduate Degree in Psychology from the University of Toledo. Her experience includes working as the Clinical Director with Artemis Center for the past 9 years, serving as a domestic violence expert witness, and participating on several committees in the community, advancing best practices for working with victims of domestic violence. Jane has also provided numerous trainings which include police officers, prosecutors, victim advocates, and many other professionals on intimate partner violence.

“I look forward to continuing this journey to help domestic violence survivors and their children find safety and working with community partners in this new capacity,” remarks Keiffer. “I am dedicated to Artemis Center because I see the important work our passionate and dedicated staff provide to survivors in our community and I believe we are an important resource not only to survivors but to our community as a whole.”

Artemis Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been providing vital supportive services to victims of domestic violence and their children for over 30 years, serving more than 95,000 victims/survivors in Montgomery and surrounding Counties.

HOTLINE 937-222-7233| www.artemiscenter.org

Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women – more than auto accidents, rape, and muggings combined. National studies found about one in four women will be a victim of domestic violence. Without Artemis Center services individuals in the community will not have access to advocate support to create personalized safety plans, navigate the court system, referrals to community services, and individual and peer support. Artemis specializes in providing services beyond the traditional housing and safety offered by domestic violence shelters. It was the experience of Artemis founders that victims fleeing domestic violence, in addition to needing a safe place, also need help understanding their rights, guidance through the often confusing and sometimes intimidating legal system.

Veterans Day Free Meals & Deals 2016

November 9, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country’s service, and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on Nov. 11 because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. However, in 1954, the holiday was changed to “Veterans Day” in order to account for all veterans in all wars.

Veterans day is just around the corner and many of our area eateries are providing dining deals to salute our service men and women. For the eighth year in a row DaytonMostMetro.com is proud to present a round-up of these discounts and freebies. As always, if you know of deal we’ve missed, please add it in the comments below. And to all those who have or are serving our country- we thank you!

Amber Rose Restaurant– Free Bier Cheese appetizer for all veterans & active duty military on Friday.

Applebee’s – In honor of their services, veterans and active duty military get a free meal.

BJ’s Restaurant
All veterans and active military can enjoy a complimentary entree under $12.95 on Friday, 11/11/2016. Please present your military ID to receive this offer.

BD’s Mongolian Grill – 20% off to all Veterans and active duty from 11/7-11/11.

Bob Evans
Bob Evans Restaurants are offering free select menu items to Veterans and Active Duty Military on Veterans Day, Friday Nov. 11, 2016. In addition to the meal, Bob Evans will offer a 10% discount from November 12 – December 31 for both dine-in and carryout meals.

Bonefish Grill – Veterans and active military can kick off their meal with a free Bang Shrimp Appetizer.

Carrabba’s – From November 7 – 13, vets and active military can receive a free appetizer. To get the deal, bring along a military I.D. or uniform.

City Barbeque – Every veteran or active-duty service member can receive one free sandwich platter for either dine-in or carryout orders. City Barbeque locations will be open 10:30 am–10 pm on November 11.

Cracker Barrel – Veterans can celebrate the holiday with a free Double Chocolate Fudge Coca Cola Cake.

Ellie’s Restaurant & Bakery in Mills Park Hotel- free dessert for service members on Friday evening (Nov. 11), and the hotel has created a package for military guests. It includes a discounted stay, dollars toward breakfast at Ellie’s and half-off a future stay.

Gold Star Chili – Veterans enjoy a free three way and a drink with proof of military surface

Golden Corral
On Monday, November 14th, 2016 from 5 PM to 9 PM, Golden Corral offers a free sit-in “thank you” dinner for Military veterans, retirees, and active duty members

Hooters
Hooters invites all veterans and current servicemen and women to a Hooters Veterans Day free meal from their select Veterans Day menu by presenting a military ID or proof of service at any Hooters location across the country on 11-11-2016.

IHOP
On Veteran’s Day between 7 am and 7 pm, participating IHOP Restaurants around the nation will be honoring the brave men and women who have served, or are serving, in the United States Military by offering them free Red, White and Blue pancakes. Select IHOP restaurants will also offer a combo of two eggs, hash browns and choice of two bacon strips or pork sausage links as part of the Red, White & Blue Pancake promotion. Promotion for retired and active duty military personnel.

LongHorn Steakhouse

Show proof of your military service and this steakhouse is guaranteed to provide you with a free appetizer or dessert, no purchase necessary. In addition, LongHorn Steakhouse will offer 10% off for guests that dine with Veterans on November 11.

Mamma DiSalvo’s – all veteran’s get a free cannoli

Max & Erma’s
All veterans and active duty military personnel can get a free cheeseburger and fries meal at any Dayton location.

McCormick and Schmick’s

Veterans and Gold Star Families can enjoy a complimentary meal at McCormick and Schmick’s on Sunday, November 6th, 2016. Bloody Mary’s or Mimosas will be available for $3.

Milano’s – All Milano’s are offering a free 1/2 sub and chips to all active duty and vets. All you need is your Military ID.

Mimi’s Cafe

Veterans and Military receive a free entree with the purchase of any non-alcoholic drink at Mimi’s Cafe on Veteran’s Day, 11/11/16. Entrees on the Veteran’s Day menu include Grilled Chicken & Frites, Chicken Chop salad, Brioche Cheeseburger, or Farmhouse Tacos.

O’Charley’s

O’Charley’s will honor our military on Veterans Day 2016 by offering veterans and active duty service members a free meal at any location on November 11th. Additionally, O’Charley’s offers a 10 percent military discount all year long.

Olive Garden
The restaurant is offering one free entree to active-duty and military veterans from a special menau of six of the most popular items. Entrees are served with unlimited homemade soup or famous house salad and warm, garlic breadsticks.

Pa’s Pork – One of Dayton’s favorite food trucks is offering 50% off to veterans on 11/11/16. Check their site for locations for that day.

Panera Bread – In honor of Veterans Day, show your Military ID or wear your uniform to receive a FREE You Pick Two Meal. (Not valid with rapid pick up or online ordering).

Rapid Fired Pizza – will be offering veterans and active duty a free pizza with proof of service

Red Lobster – To thank Veterans, active duty military and reservists, Red Lobster will offer a free appetizer or dessert with a valid military ID on November 10th and 11th.

Red Robin – With a military I.D., vets and active duty members can sup on a Red’s Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Fries.

Ruby Tuesday – Veterans and active duty personnel can begin their meal with a free appetizer on November 11th.

Texas Roadhouse – A free veterans lunch menu will be available Friday, Nov. 11. Sides and drinks are included with this promotion as well.

Young’s Jersey Dairy – To show our appreciation for the folks who serve or served our country in the military, November 11-13, all items (except gift cards) will be discounted 20% for active, retired, or reserve Air Force, National Guard, Navy, Army, Marine or Coast Guard personnel and their immediate families at The Dairy Store, The Marketplace, The Golden Jersey Inn and Udders and Putters. Please show military ID or ID that shows you served in the military to receive discount.

Jimmie’s Ladder 11 & Ghostlight Coffee Turn Five

November 6, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

Hard to believe it’s been 5 years since the Fire House at 936 Brown St, which was built 124 years ago when the fire engines were run by horse drawn carriages, was revamped into Jimmie’s Ladder 11. Dayton Fire Department memorabilia lines the walls of this beautiful dining area. Antique wood floors and walls throughout the building develops a warm, nostalgic feel. Time flies and Jimmie’s is inviting us all to celebrate with them all week long.

Anniversary Party Schedule

Monday 11/7: Josiah Whitley Residency with Megan Bee at 10 PM
Tuesday 11/8: Election Day, get out & VoteOpen Mic Jam hosted by Mikey Dread & Nick Brandell
Wednesday 11/9: Old Forrester Birthday Bourbon Night
Thursday 11/10: Great Lakes Christmas Ale Release Party
Friday 11/11: Anniversary Raffle from 11 AM to Midnight with all proceeds going to the local VA. Cheesecake & the French will perform at 10 PM for $5
Saturday 11/12: Anniversary Raffle from 11 AM to Midnight with all proceeds going to the local VA. Great Northern String Band will perform at 10 PM for $5

And Jimmie’s isn’t the only area business that debuted five years ago in November. Shane Anderson opened Ghostlight Coffee on Wayne Ave in South Park. This cozy gourmet coffee shop quickly became a pillar of the community, hosting art shows, poetry readings and so much more. They’ve added housebaked treats, bagels, holiday pies and supported many area events providing coffee to go. This coming Sunday they’ll colloborate with Jimmie’s for a very special celebration dinner.

GhostLadder 5 ~ Celebrating 5 Years with 5 Courses

Sunday 11/13 at 6pm Jimmie’s Ladder 11 & Ghostlight Coffee will collaborate together on a five-course dinner. The after party and fifth course will be at Jimmie’s Greenhouse. Tickets are limited with a cost of $40 and are available at Jimmie’s Ladder 11 or Ghostlight Coffee.

The Menu:

Course One:
Espresso Black Bean Chili & Cornbread Muffin paired with Fifth Street Brewpub’s JoJo’s Midnight Stout.

Course Two:
Mixed Greens tossed in Walnut Maple Vinaigrette topped with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Red Onion, Candied Espresso Walnuts & Asiago Cheese paired with Fernet Cold Brew Cocktail.

Course Three:
Grilled Cheesy Grits topped with Bourbon Coffee Glazed Shrimp paired with Toxic Brew’s Night Ender Stout.

Course Four:
Coffee Braised Short Ribs served with Roasted Root Vegetables, Whipped Potatoes & Red Eye Gravy paired with Warped Wing’s Esther’s Little Secret.

Course Five:
Gamma Bomb Brownies topped with Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Brittle or Ghostlight Celebration Torte paired with hand poured Ghostlight’s “Poet & Pilots Blend” coffee and Warped Wing’s Gamma Bomb IPA infused with Ghostlight Coffee.

Stolen Base Means Free Tacos For All

November 2, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

Whether your team Cubs or Go Tribe, everyone wins today with Taco Bell’s Doritos Locos Taco giveaway today! Taco Bell threw out the challenge:

If one of the Cleveland Indians or Chicago Cubs steals a base in Game 1 (Oct. 25)
or Game 2 (Oct. 26) of the series, you can snag a free Doritos Locos Taco on Nov. 2.

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor, stole a base in the first inning of Game 1 on Tuesday night, which enables all of us to get a free taco today between 2-6pm at your favorite Taco Bell. The Doritos Locos Tacos are a hard taco shell akin to Doritos, filled with beef, cheese and lettuce.

According to Taco Bell, there is no purchase necessary, but management reserves the right to deny service if they believe you are double dipping. Free tacos are also subject to availability. This is the sixth time Taco Bell has given away free tacos in conjunction with the World Series.

Holiday Beer Tasting To Benefit House of Bread

November 1, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

The winter season holds many gifts for beer lovers in the form of big, bold ales designed to fend off the cold chill of a long winter’s night.

The 2nd Annual Beerry Christmas Dayton has gathered up a couple dozen of these winter warmers for a joyous holiday celebration on Saturday, November 5th to benefit the House of Bread, a non-profit community kitchen serving hot, nutritious, lunchtime meals to anyone in need 7 days a week to anyone hungry that shows us at their door between 11:30am and 1pm.

There are so many holiday ales, porters and stouts to choose from every holiday season, this event is perfect to sample many of them before you commit to buying your holiday stash!

Here’s how the event works:

Buy a ticket (just $25 in advance- buy online, or $30 at the door)
A sponsorship from Westminster Financial has helped us keep our ticket prices low.

Show up at Kettering Tower (corner of 2nd & Main St.) between 4-7pm

Get your Souvenir tasting glass and 15 tickets, each good for a 4 oz sample
Thank you to Iworks Laser & Vision Center for our adorable glassaware!

Choose from 25 beer, each paired with treats from Whole Foods that include

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
Ginger Snaps
Yogurt Covered Pretzels
Butter Toffee Peanuts
Milk & Dark Chocolate Covered Marshmallows
Toasted Coconut Chips

Oh, and be sure and get your picture taken with Santa. Bonus- if the picture turns out great, you can use if for your Christmas Card this year- plenty of time to have them made! Our photo booth is run by Liftoff Entertainment and sponsored by the fine folks at Andrew Gaydosh & Asociates, the Real Estate Experts!

New Additions to the event this year include a Chinese Raffle. Buy tickets for $5, $3 for 10 or 8 for $20 and put them into the box corresponding with the prize you most covet. Some of the goodies include a deluxe beer cooler, Beer Advent Boxes, Restaurant Gift Cards and more.

Bonbright Distributors has donated lots of beer glassware and you can score some of these collectibles by bringing a donation for the House of Bread, from their most wanted list. Here’s what Executive Director Melody Bennett has told us they most need:

Coffee
Salad Dressing (Ranch & Italian)
Peanut butter and Jelly (in non-breakable jars)
Pancake mix and syrup.

Held in the heart of downtown, Beerry Christmas Dayton celebrates these winter ales created specifically to bring warmth and cheer to the holiday season. From Belgians and Barleywines to Stouts and Sours, these beers are rich, robust and full of complex flavors.

While the beer list is not complete, we’re waiting on arrivals, here’s what we can confirm:

Ballast Point Cinnamon Raisin Commodore
Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ale
Breckenridge Christmas Ale
Death by Coconut
CM Christkindl
Fat Heads Holly Jolly
Goose Island Festivity
Great Lake Christmas Ale
Great Lakes Ohio City Oatmeal Stout
Heavy Seas Winter Storm
Holly Jolly
Java Man
MadTree Thundersnow
Nutcracker Ale
Rhinegeist Dad
Sam Adams White Christmas
Southern Tier 2xmas Double Spiced Ale
Southern Tier Old Man Winter Ale
Thirsty Dog 12 Dogs
Thundersnow
Warped Wing Esther’s Li’l Secret
Winter Storm
60 Minute IPA

So come toast to the spirits of the season. We look forward to seeing you on Sat, November 5th…Cheers!
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Halloween Dining Deals

October 30, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

For years it’s been a Halloween tradition to dress up and get free food and these days that doesn’t just mean knocking door to door in your neighborhood. Ok, not all these are free deals, many just discounted, but hey -we still appreciate the treats!

1. Visit your local Chipotle restaurant, in costume, after 3 pm on Monday, Oct. 31

and you can chow down on $3 burritos, bowls, salads, tacos or kids meals. Proceeds, up to $1 million, will benefit the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to creating a more sustainable and healthful food system and to raising awareness about important issues in food.

2. Get a scoop of your favorite flavor from Baskin-Robbins. On Monday, October 31st, you can get any size scoop of ice cream for only $1.31! (Waffle cones and toppings are extra).

3. Bonefish Grill is offering $5 Martini’s on Halloween.

4. Sonic is doing $.50 corn dogs on Halloween though, crossed they’ll announce it soon! And don’t forget about half-priced drinks and slushies from 2-4pm for even more savings!

5. Got your costume picked out yet? If not there’s still time to get one together before Rapid Fired Pizza‘s Halloween special on Monday, which gets you a $5 pizza with a costume. ?

6. McAlister’s Deli -Kids 12 & under in costume eat FREE. You can get (2) kids meals with the purchase of (1) adult meal.

7. Cici’s Pizza -Kids 10 and under in costume eat FREE with the purchase of an adult meal.

8. Kids 12 and under get a FREE Scary Face Pancake at IHOP on 10/31
As part of the Halloween tradition, IHOP’s popular Funny Face Pancake will turn scary by way of a “design-your-own” Scary Face Pancake for children. Called the Count Spatula Scary Face Pancake, this will be a large buttermilk pancake with a creamy topping mouth, and a bright red strawberry nose, served together with a couple of mini OREO® cookies and some candy corn on the side using which kids will be able to create their own version of a Halloween hotcake. You can order the pancake any time in October, but it’s FREE on 10/31!

9. The Melting Pot: Kids 12 and younger eat free with each adult entree purchased on Halloween.

10. Wendy’s: Visit a participating Wendy’s through Oct. 31 and purchase a Halloween coupon book filled with 10 free Jr. Frosty coupons for just $1. Coupons are redeemable through Feb. 2016. Every book sold will benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption helping children in foster care find permanent, loving homes.

11.Beef ‘O’ Brady’s – Kids in costume receive one free kid’s meal per purchase of adult entree on Halloween.

12. Noodles & Company – FREE Kids Meal = Print a coupon for a free kids meal with purchase of a regular entree.

And one for after Halloween:

Taco Bell: Two days after Halloween, all Taco Bell customers can get one free Doritos Locos Taco apiece. The giveaway, which kicked into effect thanks to a player stealing a base in the World Series, takes place from 2 pm to 6 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 2.

10 ?’s with Fifth Street Brewpubs Chef Brandon Travis

October 27, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

Chef Brandon Travis has over 2700 owner/bosses, at the Fifth Street Brewpub. more than 11 years of food service experience. During that time, he worked in nearly every kitchen station and position, which allowed him to learn how to effectively run a kitchen to provide the highest quality of fare to customers. Chef Brandon specializes in obtaining the highest quality products available and focuses on responsible and sustainable sourcing. He strives to use locally grown and produced products in everything he creates. Chef Brandon attended Sinclair Community College’s culinary arts and hospitality management program. He’s worked at Fifth Street Brewpub since they first introduced their kitchen.

Just last week Chef Brandon introduced a new menu for the brewpub, which includes discounted prices for members and a Monday – Friday, 4 – 6 PM happy hour for all that offers $1 off drafts, and wine as well as all sharing plates, like the smoked salmon dip, Co-op Cheese curds, and the ever popular Henry Chips not have an option to add chicken, pork or braised beef. The entree menu includes a turkey avocado club, the best selling build your own burger, a vegan spinach wrap and 4 salads to choose from. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10am -2pm with breakfast classics like french toast, steak and eggs and some specialty items like chicken and waffles and the over the top banana foster waffle. See the full menu here.

Chef Brandon took time out from the kitchen to answer our Chef’s 10 ?’s so we could get to know him a little better. We learned he’s a man of few words, preferring to let his food do the talking.

What is your favorite ingredient to cook with? Cilantro

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Spatzel Pork – A breaded pork tenderloin fried to perfection served on spatzel dumplings topped with caramelized onions and our housemade beer cheese.

What ingredient do you dread? Tamarind

What’s your favorite dish to make? Risotto

What’s your favorite pig out food? Chinese

What restaurant, other than your own do you like to dine at in the Miami Valley?
Thai 9

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weekly specials change frequently, pictured here: tequila lime shrimp tacos

What’s your best advice for home chefs? Practice, practice, practice.

If you could invite any 4 guests to a dinner party who would they be and why?
I would invite Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, and James Earl Jones to dinner because I’m a Star Wars nerd.

Who do you look up to in the industry and why? I look up to Tom Colicch

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Crabby Patty – A ½ pound handcrafted crab cake griddled to perfection served on a toasted brioche bun garnished with lettuce, tomato and a Cajun remoulade.

io, New York restauranteur, who is equal parts business and chef. He has five James Beard Awards under his belt.

What do you do in the Miami Valley on a day off? A day off starts with coffee at the Boston Stoker and a trip to Yellow Springs to hike with the dog and girlfriend.

Share a kitchen disaster, lucky break or other interesting story:
My best kitchen disaster story was when I tipped an entire storage rack over because I’m short and needed to climb it for a dish on the top shelf.

Corner Kitchen to Serve Pre-Hauntfest Brunch

October 25, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

October 29th is Hauntfest in the Oregon District, the annual costumed celebration that closes down Fifth Street for the festivities. Because of that, Corner Kitchen, located at the intersection of Fifth and Wayne Streets, will be closed that evening, but will open up that Saturday for a Pre-Hauntfest Brunch from 11am – 3pm.

Owner Natalie Skilliter was excited to share plans for the day with DMM. “We LOVE Halloween. The staff is dressing up on Friday, Oct. 28 and for the Brunch on the 29th–it’s a lot of fun.

Croque Madam -a French twist on grilled ham, cheese and egg sandwich.

Last year, the kitchen dressed up as the Village People and broke out in dance to the YMCA. We had an Elvis that serenaded tables as well. It was a hoot!” We weren’t able to find out if a new group number is planned for this year, but we’re guessing there will be something special planned that is just as entertaining.

In traditional brunch style, the menu will be a mix of breakfast and lunch foods and according to Skilliter, “we’re still working out the details, but I know we’ll have steak & eggs, croque madam, pancakes, burgers and mussels. Plus, we will have a Bloody Mary bar!” Expect brunch entrees to be in the $9-$16 range.

Update: The brunch menu is now online.

A New Way To Find Volunteer Opportunities

October 21, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

Volunteering gives you the chance to vote every day about the kind of community and world you want to live in. It gives you the opportunity to be apart of something bigger than yourself and use your civic responsibility for the greater good

Volunteering lets you meet people from all walks of life. It gives you the chance to form real relationships that can have a lasting impact on your life. You could meet your new best friend, future business partner or have a conversation that sparks a real change in your life.

Did you know volunteering is also an excellent way to boost your career prospects? It helps you create a positive impression, makes you more innovative, creative and gives you a range of useful skills. It’s not just us that believe this, recruiters do too!

In the Miami Valley there are hundreds of events that thrive with the help of volunteers. So we’ve launched a Facebook Volunteer Group that is set up to bring volunteers and events/organizations that need the help together! Joining the group will just allow you to find out about opportunities all over town, but does not obligate you to anything, so go ahead, join our group!

The Wait is Over- Old Scratch Pizza Opens Tuesday!

October 17, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

We’ve all been watching the transformation of what was once an old ugly paint store on Patterson across from Grismer Tire become transformed into Old Scratch Pizza.

Stephanie Soller shared that her husband Eric drove by the building every day for years from his job at Hobart on his way home to their home in Oakwood and about a year ago they decided that it would be the home of their beer and pizza joint. The couple, who meet in culinary school had always dreamed of opening a restaurant together.

The 6000 sq foot restaurant has a casual feel, where you’ll order at the counter, then head into the dining room, which seats about 150 at communal tables or at one of the 20 seats at the bar. There’s even a private room that will seat about 30. Weather permitting the patio adds another 40 seats.

The pizza they’ll be serving is Neopolitan-style pizza – a very thin crispy crust, cooked quickly in two wood-fired pizza ovens that at 800-1000 degrees will cook a pizza in just a couple of minutes. Soller says getting used to the ovens has been a big learning experience for him and the staff. A Chicago pizza expert Gianni Gallucci of Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani (aka the Pizza Police) was brought in to assist in training them all on the style of pizza they will be producing.

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MostMetro.com was lucky enough to get an invite to one of the practice dining sessions, where we were greeted with great hospitality by Stephanie, who seemed very cool and collected, a great sign for management of the new eatery. She gave us a quick overview of the menu and it was hard to decide where to begin. Vegetarian {V}, Vegan{VG} and Gluten Free{GF} items were clearly marked, a welcome detail for many. The pizza’s are about 11 inches around- a big meal for one or perfect to share. We tried the meatballs- and they were quite tasty- can’t wait to go back for a meatball sandwich.

The Pizza Menu is divided into REDS:

WHITES:

Dayton Gets Perfect Score on LGBT Equality Index!

October 17, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

In an email sent today from Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley she shared that she’s “proud and excited to announce that Dayton has received a top score of 100 on the 2016 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index! Dayton is one of just 3 cities in Ohio and 60 nationwide to earn a perfect score. Dayton is also just one of 37 cities to be named an All-Star City, representing a high score in a state lacking supportive state-level laws.”

The Municipal Equality Index is based upon a set of 44 criteria that fall into five broad categories: non-discrimination laws, municipal employment policies, inclusiveness of city services, law enforcement and municipal leadership.

I am so proud of what this award represents. Dayton is truly moving forward as an open, progressive and welcoming place.”

“Despite another year of legislative attacks on LGBTQ equality, we are not merely holding our ground; we also continue to make significant gains across the country,” said Rebecca Isaacs, Executive Director of the Equality Federation Institute. “The opportunity for further progress is huge, and we are proud to partner with HRC on the Municipal Equality Index, a powerful roadmap for elected officials and community advocates who want to continue down the path to full equality.”

Since the MEI’s debut in 2012, the number of cities earning perfect scores has more than quintupled, and today at least 24 million people now live in cities that have more comprehensive, transgender-inclusive non-discrimination laws than their state. And cities that have been rated all five years of the MEI have improved their scores by about 20 points over that time.
Progress on transgender equality has been particularly noteworthy in cities across America this year, continuing a positive trend that the MEI has tracked — and encouraged — since 2012. Transgender-inclusive healthcare benefits are offered to employees of 86 municipalities this year — up from 66 in 2015 and 5 in 2012 — and the growth of cities offering those benefits to their employees outpaces the growth in the number of cities rated. The MEI’s Issue Brief on Transgender-Inclusive Health Benefits is available here.

You can see the complete Dayton report card here.

Doors Open at Table 33 Monday

October 16, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

Co-owners Chris Harrison and Charlie Carroll posted this on their Facebook page this weekend:

Finally! After seven long months, Table 33 is finally ready to tell the world “We’re Open!” Beginning Monday, October 17th, Table 33 will open it’s doors for business.

To ensure the outstanding quality and customer service we aim for, the restaurants opening will be progressive. The Coffee Bar / Grab & Go Menu will be up and at it Monday, with the full-service sit-down side of the restaurant opening in late November.

Beginning October 17th, hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. Make sure you check out the Grab & Go Menu to see what’s available.

Let’s get this party started… the right way. To have a little fun, which is part of who we are, Table 33 is going to equip each of our first 10 guests, Monday – Friday, with a High-Quality Custom Table 33 t-shirt. That’s Right! For the first 10 customers through the door each day, Monday – Friday, Table 33 will give them one of our new t-shirts. That’s a total of 50 t-shirts for the week.

Thanks again for all of your support thus far and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Table 33 is located at the corner of 2nd and Wilkinson, in the spot that was formerly Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers and before that Sidebar. Located so close to the Schuster Center, future plans include some evening hours and they do have a full liquor license.

Dayton Has A New Event Space

October 15, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

When you plan on hosting your own wedding in a building you own, finishing out the event space takes on a very special importance. For building owner Matt Dieringer, that work will be showcased today when he weds his school teacher love, Amanda. Dierineger purchased the 160,000 square foot Davis-Linden Building in spring of 2015, which was the home of the Davis Sewing Machine Co. in the 1920’s. In 1924 the company changed it’s name to Huffman Manufacturing Company and started to manufacture bicycles.

The building is now filled with creative tenants that include woodworkers and cabinetmakers, a screen printing and graphic design company, a manufacturer of laser dyes, a nationally recognized sculptor/musician, a television studio, an interior design firm, and more.

The event space located on the 2nd floor is over 10,00 square feet with the original wood floors which for over 100 years old, are in pretty good condition. Large windows line both sides of the venue letting the natural light just bathe the room.

All decked out with 8 foot rounds the room should easily seat over 400 guests. A freight elevator just inside the entry way makes load in pretty easy and the building has plenty of carts to help and there is even a lift on site to assist with decorating.

Bathrooms have been updated with double sinks and 3 stalls in the ladies room and one stall and 2 urinals in the men’s room. Future plans call for a partition to make the room more intimate for smaller events. Other plans call for an improved entry to the space, that will give a direct walkway from the sizeable parking lot .

A moveable bar has been installed on one end of the room, just in front of a set of barn doors that make way for a perfect space for a buffet line for serving food. Several crystal chandeliers have been installed to add an elegance to the space.

For more information or to reserve the space for your special event contact Matt Dieringer at 937.489.8635 or [email protected]. The building is at the corner of Davis & Linden, street address is 400 Linden Ave, Dayton, OH 45403.

Upcoming events in the space include:

Sat, Oct 22 at 7:30pm Dare To Defy Showcase

This theater company will showcase they will be performing bits from their upcoming season, as well as interacting with the audience to give them a taste of what it’s like to be on stage. Tickets at the door will cost $20 for General Admission and $25 for the VIP Experience.

Nov 4 & 5th at 8pm Sound Sculpture Concerts

Michael & Sandy Bashaw will present the first concerts in this building in over 10 years! The concerts will feature new music composed for the Sound Sculptures, as well as some favorites from past concerts, and several new Sound Sculptures. Michael & Sandy will be joined by musicians John Taylor, Erich Reith and Dick Roll. Dayton Visual Arts Center will be hosting the bar with beer & wine available. Proceeds from the bar will go to DVAC. Admission is $20.