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Lisa Grigsby

Oregon District Eatery Roost Returns To Its Roots

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Owner and Chef, Dana Down has listened to the people. While the change to the Culina concept from Roost has been well received, she says their loyal customers have spoken. They have heard that Roost is missed! So much so that the decision has been made to return to the Roost Italian offering classic Roost entrees and sneaking in some of Culina’s most popular small plates! You have known and loyally supported for 13 years! This weekend, we will be featuring a Surf & Turf entree and Champagne Special to celebrate our 13th Anniversary of Roost!

Dana Downs

Downs says that “change will allow a return of many of the menu favorites that you have loved. Additionally, soon we will have free valet parking again!

They have also heard the comments of the needs for some casual options – so we are in early discussions about offering a casual environment in what has been known as the “Dough Room”.
We understand the desire to make the Oregon District walkable and safe during the warm weather months. However, the complete closing of Fifth Street and lack of access to close parking and use of a valet took a significant toll on our traffic and business. We are hopeful that these changes will help us return to the Roost everyone has known and loved for 13 years. We are also hopeful that there can be some adjustments to that in the future.”
These changes will take place over the next few weeks but our hours immediately going forward will be
Wed & Thurs 5-9:30
Fri & Sat from 5-10
Sun from 5-9, but then adding brunch starting in December!

Igloo’s Back on The Foundry Rooftop

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The Foundry, located on the sixth floor of the AC Hotel Dayton, is an American gastropub-inspired rooftop restaurant featuring chef-driven cuisine from a wood fire oven. Guests enjoy a warm and inviting dining experience, highlighted by an inventive cocktail program and a notable selection of bourbon, beer, and wine. With stunning views overlooking Day Air Ballpark and downtown Dayton, The Foundry is the perfect spot for an elevated evening out with friends and family.

The Foundry Rooftop has announced it is bringing their rooftop Igloo Experience. This unique dining option allows guests to cozy up in private igloos while taking in breathtaking views of Day Air Ballpark and the Dayton skyline. Guests can savor wood-fired culinary specialties paired with a selection of smoked whiskeys, classic cocktails, and local brews, creating the ultimate winter retreat. Each igloo is equipped with complimentary blankets, adjustable heaters, and ambient lighting to create a warm and festive atmosphere, perfect for gatherings large and small.

 The Igloo Experience is available by reservation:

  • Monday – Thursday: $50 per person (2 guests minimum)

  • Friday – Saturday: $60 per person (4 guests minimum)
    Reservations are available from 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM, with a 2.5-hour time limit per reservation.

The Foundry Rooftop
124 Madison St
Dayton, OH 45402

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To reserve your igloo, visit The Foundry’s Igloo Reservations

Where To Order Your Holiday Desserts

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In general, pie reigns supreme as a Thanksgiving dessert. While some families have their nice selections of pie servings, tradition says apple, pumpkin pie, and a southern pecan pie are the go-tos, typically made with a buttery pastry pie crust. We’ll keep adding to this list as we hear of more options.
Baker Benji’s
700 Troy Street, DaytonYou must have your order placed before Saturday 11/23 at 2pm. Pre-order in person, message us or phone! Call or text 937.228.4151 to order or for any questions!

Boosalis Baking 
 175 E Alex Bell Rd #280, Centerville |  (937) 424-0636

Cake, Hope & Love
1490 N Fairfield Rd, Ste B, Beavercreek
937-912-9253

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ghostlight Coffee
Thanksgiving Pie pre-orders now open. Pre-Orders accepted until Noon on 11/23.

Pick-Up orders:
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1-6pm -OR- Wednesday, Nov. 27, 1-8pm
Be sure to select your preferred date for pick-up.

PIE PICK-UP LOCATION:
GATHER by Ghostlight in the historic Dayton Arcade 37 W. 4th Street

 

Mehaffies Pies

3013 Linden Ave, Dayton | 937-253-1163

Pre-order today – these are only available November 18th through the 29th!

Nothing Bundt Cakes

9632 N Springboro Pike, Miamisburg | (937) 505-8484

2418 Esquire Dr #4, Beavercreek |(937) 530-4141

Partial to Pie
200 Shroyer Rd., Dayton

Is already completely booked up for Thanksgiving orders

Purely Sweet Bakery

3375 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek | 937-705-6605
You will be able to place your orders via Google Form online or phone call.

You may place orders now until 11/20/24 at 2pm.
You may place orders online, over the phone, or in-person. The pick-up times for Thanksgiving Orders will be Tuesday, 11/26 from 2pm-6pm, and Wednesday, 11/27 from 12pm-4pm.

Simply Decadent

137 West Franklin Street, Bellbrook | 937-310-1305

This year’s exclusive offerings include premium chesse cakes, cookie platters, cakes, and more!

The Neighborhood Nest – a dedicated gluten-free bakery
313 W. Main St., Fairborn |937-902-3515

 

Village Family Restaurant
144 S Main St, Waynesville |513-897-8835

Young’s Jersey Dairy
6880 Springfield Xenia Rd, Yellow Springs | 937-325-0629
Our homemade pies are the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving menu!
Place your order here.

Where to Get the Best Carrot Cake?
Kettering Medical Center Bakery

New Concept by the El Toro Family Now Open

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Toasted Brunch Bar + Cafe, the newest  concept created by owners of El Toro, opens there doors today for a soft opening in the space formerly occupied by Melt Bar & Grilled at the Mall at Fairfield Commons in Beavercreek.

Enrique Alvarez, El Toro’s district manager shared that “as a local family we want to stay in the area, so we continue to create new restaurant concepts to allow our family to have new opportunities.
Last year they added El Toro Express, near the Dayton Mall and mentioned they are currently looking at a potential 2nd location in Kettering. After 20+ years in the business, with Toasted I might actually get to see my kids before they go to bed at night.”

They’ve totally remodeled the 5000 square foot interior space, giving it a light and bright atmosphere.  They’ve used their travels abroad to bring back menu ideas and flavors they are not found on local menu’s and look forward to sharing these items with the public.

Alvarez’s favorite menu items include:

Loaded Bagel Sandwich – over easy egg, sausage, bacon, hash brown toasted with may and a side of mixed greens with house vinaigrette or home fries

The Bavarian – Artisan sourdough bread, bratwurst, breakfast sausage, mozzarella cheese, carmelized onion, mixed greens, toasted mayo and a side.

Other tasty menu items include:

Strawberry + Basil Toast, Shakshuka, Chilaqueiles and the Pancake Taco.  Breakfast item are served daily til 3pm,

Then there is a menu of sandwiches, soups and salads to choose from the rest of the day. Toasted has a full bar and offers a machu pichu blend of coffee, a specialty espresso drink menu, fresh juices and seasonal cocktails.

All breads and pastries, cookies and scones  are made from scratch, in house daily You don’t have to dine there to pick up pastries, which range from $4-8. They’ve hired about 20 employees and are still looking to add a couple of baristas and servers to their crew.

A grand opening is scheduled for Nov 22nd, with details to come. The restaurant seats about 200 with additional seating on the patio.

Toasted Brunch Bar + Cafe
2733 Fairfield Commons Unit C
Beavercreek, OH 45431
(937) 702-9553
Open daily
7am-7pm
(hours may change after soft opening)

Yellow Springs Smokehouse Pop Up This Weekend

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Restaurateur Brian Rainey closed down the Calypso Grill 2 weeks ago, which he originally opened in 2018.  ”I feel the Calypso concept has run its course and it’s time to bring something new to the people,” Rainey said.  So now his new concept, Yellow Springs Smokehouse, will focus on smoked meats like brisket, puller pork, trout, tofu and keeping the jerk chicken from Calypso on the menu.
The Smokehouse be open for drive-thru carryout this Friday at Saturday 4pm to 8pm!  The restaurant is expected to open full-time this spring. In the meantime, Rainey is planning to do a “soft opening winter” with weekend pop-ups starting this weekend for pre-orders and carryout only.
Here is the link to their online ordering menu!

Yellow Springs Smokehouse

1535 Xenia Ave
Yellow Springs, OH 45387

937-767-9000

Zink’s Big Holiday Wine Show

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Share in our full appetizer Bar and more than 50 wines

$100 per person, all you can eat and all you can drink!

Joined by some of our best rep in town

Brian DeMarke, Kevin BanAnno, Jessica Barnhill, Josh Dotson, Nickolas Bruns and Jon Sweatt

Table One

Brian DeMarke

  1. Forge Cellars Classique Riesling, Lake Seneca 21
  2. St. Innocent Freedom Hill Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
  3. Foradori Garzan Teraldego, Alto Adige
  4. Woodward Canyon Estate Merlot, Columbia Valley
  5. Reserve de Malartic, Pessac-Leognan
  6. Montepeloso Eneo Super Tuscan, Bolgheri
  7. Brown Estate Chaos Theory, Napa Valley
  8. Melville Estate Syrah, St. Rita Hills

 

Table Two

Nickolas Bruns

  1. Henriot Brut Souveran
  2. Matanzas Creek Chenin Blanc 2023
  3. Schug Pinot Noir Carneros 2022
  4. Trefethen Merlot 2021
  5. Barbi Brisco Dei Barbi Rosso
  6. Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
  7. Perrin Chateauneuf Du Pape les Sinards 2021
  8. Faustino I Gran Reserva 2010

 

Table Three

Kevin Bonanno

  1. Castlenuovo Prosecco, DOC
  2. Tenuta Melo Gavi DOC
  3. Massimago Ripasso DOC
  4. Gian Luca Colombo Barbera d’ Alba, DOC
  5. Podernuovo Argirio, Super Tuscan
  6. Tenuta Cusco Barolo Serralunga, DOCG
  7. Gian Luca Colombo Lange Nebbiolo , DOC
  8. Castelnuovo Amarone, DOCG

 

Table Four

Jon Sweatt

  1. Holloran Vineyards, Willamette Valley Riesling (2022)
  2. Merry Edwards Winery, Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley (2022)
  3. Gibbs, Chardonnay Napa Valley (2022)
  4. Project M, Pinot Noir Personify Willamette Valley (2022)
  5. Carol Shelton, Zinfandel Rocky Reserve Florence Vineyard Rockpile
  6. Stewart Cellars, Tartan Red Blend Napa Valley (2021)
  7. Silenus Winery, Merlot Oak Knoll District Of Napa Valley (2020)
  8. The Vice, Cabernet Sauvignon Single Vineyard Bruce Wayne

 

Table 5

Josh Dotson

  1. Laurent-Perrier Champagne Demi-Sec Harmony
  2. Cliff Lede Sauvignon Blanc
  3. Chateau Thivin cote De Brouilly
  4. Catena San Carlos Cabernet Franc
  5. Zuccardi Concreto Malbec Paraje Altamira
  6. Bahia A Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva
  7. Ca’Marcanda Toscana Promis
  8. Martin Ray Synthesis Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Table 6

Jessica Barnhill

  1. Orin Swift Sauvignon Blanc Blank Stare
  2. Maison Louis Jadot, Pouilly-Fuissé ler Cru
  3. Girlan, Südtirol Alto Adige Pinot Noir Patricia
  4. Whitehall Lane, Merlot Napa Valley
  5. Domaine Pierre Usseglio, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée
  6. Paul Jaboulet Aîné, La Maison Bleue Hermitage
  7. Honig Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
  8. Sequoia Grove, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

All high end wine sale starts and will be on sale at 20% off

Also, our Gift Card Sale Begins!

Grand Opening of Wright Dunbar Cigars Friday

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Wright Dunbar neighbors Jeff Jackson and Dallas Webster have talked about opening a cigar bar for a while and this Friday their dreams become a reality as the doors will open to Wright Dunbar Cigars on West Third Street.

Owners Dallas Webster & Jeff Jackson

We appreciate that they took some time to answer our questions and share them with you here:

Why a cigar bar?

DW:  Why Not?   But Seriously, our research has shown that the cigar sales growth rates are 4% to 8% over the next 5 years.  But when you factor in memberships, private events, pairing events and exclusive experiences, the growth rate increases 6% to 10% over the next 5 years, leveling out at about 7% for 10 years.
JJ:  I have been a cigar smoker for about 9 years now and in the culture for the last 4 or 5. This business fits, not only my interests, but my lifestyle. I have learned to understand that if you love what you do, it’s never really “work.” When I decided to leave corporate employment behind, over 15 years ago, I never wanted to “work” again, and this is the next step in that journey.
 
What can people expect when they visit?
JJ: Our patrons and members can expect an elevated experience at Wright Dunbar Cigars. We want you to feel like you have been transported to a destination unique all in itself. Classy, comfortable, sophisticated, familiar, entertaining, and enjoyable. We welcome all cigar smokers from first timers, looking how to engage, to afficionados with a mature palette who knows what they want and expect.
DW:  When people come to Wright Dunbar Cigars, they can expect a unique experience.  When creating our space we collaborated with uCreative in Miamisburg Oh, to create a unique design using earth tones and natural finishes.  Our General Contractor Terence Wright of Tri-Tech in Centerville Oh,  extended our design with unique lighting, custom wood finishes and implementation of our concept.  We have exposed brick surfaces, wood flooring, leather seating and a state of the art smoke removal system.
What does membership mean, how much and what is included?
DW: We are currently in our innaugral membership period, with memberships ranging from $1000 to $1500.  Of course membership has it privileges and include – a humidor locker for cigar storage, discounts on cigars, accessories, events and private rental.  We have an exclusive member VIP area on the 2nd floor with secret and private entrances.  We encourage everyone to take advantage of our inagural membership drive before it ends.

JJ: Membership means everything! The best features of our lounge revolves around members benefit’s. We will certainly reward our inaugral members; those who took “the leap of faith” and made a commitment to us! They will be who we will remember,  value, and honor as our business grows and thrives.

Can people rent out the space for private events?

DW: Yes, we will have a 2 tier event rental with members having reduced rental rates.  Our theater room can be configured as a conference room for corporate offsite meetings.  
Anything else you’d like to share?
DW:  When creating our space, upon entering, we wanted our guest to say, “Am I in Dayton”.  and our answer is “Yes you are”.  Jeff and I have an ongoing fun debate where I say we have the best Cigar lounge in the State of Ohio… LOL.   but seriously we have made a substantial investment and it’s for our members and guest.  On Weekends we plan to offer valet parking, escort by staff to our cigar humidors, assistance with cigar selection, and even cutting and lighting should our customers want that.
JJ: We want people to explore something they may not have experienced here in Dayton, OH. We are very fortunate to be in an incredibly unique space, designed for a great smoking experience. We are in a historically valuable part of town that is benefiting from a surging renaissance. We want people all over the Miami Valley to experience the “big city” right here in our hometown.
Wright Dunbar Cigar Shoppe & Lounge
1153 West 3rd Street,
Dayton, OH, 45402
Hours:
Tuesday-Thursday  2p – 9p
Friday-Saturday 12p -10p
Sunday 12p-6p



Taco Bell’s Decades Menu

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Dubbed the “Decades Menu” the limited-edition items will offer Taco Bell throwback fare, a chance to revisit the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and ’00s. The chain is offering one item for each of the first five decades following its founding in 1962, and, in another throwback move, each nostalgic item is priced at less than $3.
‘60s – Tostada: crispy corn tostada shell, layered with refried beans, red sauce, lettuce and shredded cheese.
‘70s – Green Sauce Burrito: burrito is filled with savory refried beans, crunchy onions, shredded cheddar cheese and green sauce made with green chili, tomatillos, jalapeño peppers and spices.
‘80s – Meximelt: pico de gallo, a blend of three cheeses: mozzarella, cheddar and monterey jack melted with seasoned beef in a tortilla.
‘90s – Gordita Supreme: warm flatbread filled with seasoned beef, reduced-fat sour cream, lettuce, blend of three cheeses: mozzarella, cheddar & monterey jack and topped with diced tomatoes.
‘00s – Caramel Apple Empanada: golden-brown, crispy exterior filled with apple pieces and a flavorful creamy caramel filling. Note: The Caramel Apple Empanada will be available starting November 21 for a limited time.

Limited-Edition Stainless-Steel Decades Cups will be available on October 29th, starting at 2pm PT. Rewards Members can try to be one of the first to access the drop. Additionally, customers nationwide can stop by their local Taco Bell to snag plastic versions of the Limited-Edition Decades Cups. While supplies last, medium size drinks will be provided in a random version of the commemorative plastic cups.
Which menu item(s) are you most excited for?!

National Sandwich Day Deals

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National Sandwich Day, is celebrated on Nov. 3rd. To help sandwich lovers everywhere celebrate this all-important date, major sandwich chains have a festive slate of promotions lined up for customers.

Firehouse Subs is celebrating National Sandwich Day Nov. 3 by offering a free medium sub with a $10 minimum purchase when you order through the Firehouse Subs app or online.

This Sunday, Frisch’s is offering a BOGO burgers & sandwiches!

Jersey Mike’s Subs customers can enjoy free delivery while ordering in the chain’s app or on the website on Nov. 3.

 Jimmy John’s Freaky Fast reward members can get 50% off the chain’s new Picklewich when they buy any 8-inch sandwich.

Additionally, customers can order an 8-inch sandwich after 2 p.m. and make it a combo for free starting Nov. 3 and running through December.

 McAlister’s Deli rewards members can get a sandwich for 50% off with the purchase of another at participating locations

Penn Station East Coast Subs customers can get any small sub for $4.99 at all locations while dining in or ordering online/carryout orders in the chain’s mobile app or website.

Through Nov. 10, Popeyes customers can get a free chicken sandwich (Ghost Pepper, Classic or Spicy) with any $10 purchase at participating U.S. Popeyes restaurants. The offer is valid while ordering in the chain’s app for mobile order pickup and delivery.

Potbelly’s National Sandwich Day celebrations allows customers to get a free original sandwich when they buy one big or original sandwich. They need only apply the code “BOGO” when checking out on the Potbelly app or website.by running the same BOGO deal from Nov. 3 through Nov. 10.

Subway is launching its new $6.99 meal deal on National Sandwich Day. The promotion, which runs through Dec. 26, comes with a 6-inch sub, chips or two regular cookies and a small fountain drink.

Chef Talk with Margot Blondet featuring the French region of Burgundy

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This dinner is the first in a series we are calling “Chef Talks.” During this evening you will dine with our featured Chef of the month, enjoying a prix fixe menu that highlights and explores a specific region, certain ethnic cuisine, or ingredient that inspired that Chef to step into the kitchen.

Our First Chef is, of course, Chef Margot Blondet. A culinary heavyweight in Dayton, she is the owner and Executive Chef of both Manna Uptown and Salar Restaurant & Lounge in the Oregon District. Trained at Le Cordon Bleu in her native Lima, Peru, Chef Margot’s style of cuisine marries her Peruvian and French heritage. In this, our first Chef Talks Dinner, Chef Margot will be introducing and exploring the French region of Burgundy.

Narco Burger Now Open

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In the works since 2021, Narco Burger has finally opened their doors to the public in the East Plaza Shopping Center.  2007 UD grad Tim Nartker promises to serve up mouth-watering smashed Burgers, wraps, sides, salads, & smoothies at this Riverside eatery.

 

 

Narco Burger

605 Spinning Road
Riverside, OH

 

Current Hours:
4-12 Fri and Sa
4-11 Sunday

 

Roadtrip: Jack O’ Lantern Glow at The Cincinnati Zoo

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Jack O’ Lantern Glow is an immersive walkthrough experience with more than 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins and fall displays along a half-mile trail in the Zoo, making it the largest of its kind in the Tri-state area! Experience the grandeur of fall at the Cincinnati Zoo, as it transforms into a mesmerizing wonderland of illuminated jack o’lanterns, breathtaking displays, and special effects that elevate your autumn nights to extraordinary heights. The family-friendly event is great for all ages.

 

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

3400 Vine St.,,Cincinnati, OH 45220

 

(513) 281-4700

Admission:
$25 adult admission- includes parking
$20 children 3-12, 3 and under free

All visitors, including members, must secure a date and time-specific ticket in advance.

Starting at 6:30pm on 10/18/2024, 10/19/2024, 10/20/2024, 10/21/2024, 10/22/2024, 10/23/2024, 10/24/2024, 10/25/2024, 10/26/2024, 10/27/2024, 10/28/2024, 10/29/2024, 10/30/2024, 10/31/2024

Red Bird Pizza Soft Opening

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Red Bird Pizza Announces their soft opening on Tues, Oct 22nd at 4:30p and stay open until 8:30p (or til the dough runs out).

According to their Facebook post they “will have a 2 pie per order limit as we are only selling a limited number of pizzas for now.

We are still a very small team (night 1 will be a team of three). So we are starting off with a limited menu and shortened hours to allow us to focus on quality and training our team. We will expand the menu and hours as soon as we are able to do so without sacrificing quality.”

Miamisburg resident Christian Clothier grew up in New Jersey and has memories of enjoying pizza outings as a kid with his Grandmother.  Fast forward through  a career as a professional photographer, and his love of pizza, meeting of his neighbor Ife Olaore, who also shared that love and together the men are launching  Red Bird Pizza.

I had a chance to meet up with Christian this past weekend and got the tour of the new place.  Formerly a print shop, the newly remodeled restaurant has a small kitchen, a dough room equipped with equipment to purify the water they use for the dough, and a large walk in refrigerator where they will “age” the dough and keep their fresh ingredients.

Watching Christian make a pizza, stretching and tossing the dough, his joy of sharing this creative process just shined through as he described their process of locating the top quality ingredients and partnering with local farms to source produce.

Clothier describes their pies as “elevated NY style pizza with fresh ingredients.”  The menu will include pizza, salads, meatballs, calzones, killer chocolate cookies, banana muffins and bread pudding made with Bear Creek Donuts to start.  You’ll be able to order by the slice or by the 16″ pie.

If you’re wondering, the name Red Bird Pizza is in honor of Christian’s late grandmother Betty, who’s always dreamed of opening a bed and breakfast  named after her fascination or cardinals called Red Bird.  Combining the love and respect for his grandmother’s this pizza shop will be his homage to the love of family and he hopes to inspire a whole new generation of pizza lovers.
18 N. 2nd Street
Miamisburg, OH 45342

Hours will be:

Wednesday — Saturday
11am-2pm / 5-8pm

Saturday
12pm-9pm

2025 Foodie Card Decks Have Arrived

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FoodieCards are a real playable deck of cards! Each card deals out $10 off your order at over 50 restaurants in the Miami Valley.  The decks sell for $30, so if you use just 3 cards you’ve earned your money back from purchasing the deck and have over $500 in savings still to earn. The decks are valid through Dec 31, 2025.

The Dayton decks have been around for five years. New to the deck this year are Hank’s Local, Latin Arepas and Manna Uptown.  Decks make great holiday gifts and non-profits can even sell them as a fundraiser, earning $10/deck sold.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current list of cards included in the deck:

You can buy a deck online and it will be shipped to you, or watch for pop-up sales around town.