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Giovanni Lunch Tuesday To Benefit Hurricane Helene Relief

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Here are the details about lunch at Giovanni’s Fairborn on  Tuesday, Oct 8th from 11am – 2pm . Giovanni’s is asking that you come out so they can send proceeds to those affected by Hurricane Helene. Many of which are bracing for another storm this week.

They will have our Full Pizza Menu available.
From the Kitchen they will offer  $15.99 Lunches that include a Main and 2 sides:
Main Dishes (pick 1)
Italian Pot Roast
1/2 Blimp
1/2 Deluxe Muffaletta (not our traditional one)
1/2 Italian Beef
1/2 Meatball Sub
6 Wings (Honey Garlic, Parmesan Garlic Buffalo, & Teriyaki)
Bowtie Pasta with Garlic Cream Sauce, Chicken, Asparagus, and Sundried Tomatoes
Sides(pick 2)
Italian Parmesan Fries
Poppers
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Mashed Potatoes
Side Salad
Meatballs
Your lunch will  help those in need affected by Hurricane Helene.

Places that Kids Eat Free or Cheap

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We are here to help you get that meal out and save a little money at the same time. Here is a great list of local businesses that offer “kids eat free” or “kids eat cheap” here in the Miami Valley.

 

  • Fricker’s: Children 10 and under get a free meal from the Lil’ Fricker’s menu. Free kids meals come with the purchase of one kids’ beverage and one adult meal. This offer is available for dine-in only at participating restaurants.

  • Buffalo Wild Wings:  Kids meals are 50% on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays with adult purchase. Their kids meals come with an entrée, side and drink for around $8, so on a 50% off day you can feed your little one for just $4.

  • Noodles & Company: Guests will receive a free kids’ meal with the purchase of any regular entrée.  Guests can redeem the free kids’ meal offer in-restaurant, through the Noodles app, or online at Noodles.com, using the code KIDSEATFREE.
  • Spaghetti Warehouse:  Kids eat for $1.99.
  • Supper Subby’s: kids under 12 can eat free while dining in with the purchase of an adult meal? Kids meals come with a three inch, single meat sub, fries or chips, and a small drink

Places that Kids Eat Free or Cheap on Mondays

  • Frisch’s Big Boy: Get one free kids meal (for children 12 and under) per adult purchase of $6.98 or more all day on Monday.
  • MCL Restaurant & Bakery: Enjoy free kids meals on Mondays . You’ll get two complimentary kids meals per adult meal purchased when you dine in.

Places that Kids Eat Free or Cheap on Tuesdays

  • Bob Evans: Spend at least $15 on the Bob Evans app and get a free Bob Evans kids meal on Tuesdays. Place your order on the app, add the kids meal, and the kids meal will be discounted at checkout.
  • Chick-fil-A: At participating locations, children under 12 can get a free kids’ meal between 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. when you buy one adult meal. Note that you must dine in to receive this offer, and because not all Chick-fil-A’s participate in this promotion, you’ll want to make sure that yours does before placing an order.

  • Fazoli’s – Tuesday night is Kids Night from 5pm until 8pm, Kids Meals are just 99 cents with the purchase of an adult entree!

    Firehouse Subs: Enjoy up to 2 free kids meals and free kids beverages with the purchase of each adult meal. Tuesday nights beginning at 4 pm

    Gameday Grill & Patio: Kids eat free! One free kids meal with every adult entree purchase.

  • Gold Star Chili: Children 12 and under eat free with an adult purchase of $8 or more after 4 p.m. Kids’ entree choices include a three-way, spaghetti, chicken fingers, a cheese coney, and a cheeseburger.

  • Golden Corral: Kids ages 8 and under eat free, and kids ages 9–12 eat for $5 on Tuesdays from 4–9 PM. Some locations may also offer live entertainment

  • Moe’s Southwest Grill: Purchase an adult entrée from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and get one free kid’s meal. Kids’ entree choices include a burrito, a taco, and a quesadilla.

  • Texas Roadhouse: Kids meals are $1.99 per adult meal purchased

Places that Kids Eat Free or Cheap on Wednesdays

  • Ikea: It’s free to register for an IKEA Family account, and your membership will get you two kids’ entrees free with the purchase of adult entree on Wednesdays.

  • Larosa’s: Kids under 10 receive a one-topping pizza with either a cookie or crackers and a drink for $5.99. Dine-in locations only.

  • Red Robin: Kids under 11 get 50% of kids’ meals all day with a minimum purchase. Kids’ entree choices include mac and cheese, pizza, chicken fingers, a cheeseburger, corn dogs, and grilled chicken.

  • Smashburger: Children 12 and under get a free kids’ meal on Wednesdays when you buy one adult entree, side, and drink. This offer is only available in stores.

Places that Kids Eat Free or Cheap on Wednesdays

  • Company 7 BBQ: little ones can use a midweek break too we offer “Kids Eat Free” (under 12) with one free Kids Menu meal with each adult entree, sandwich, or dinner salad purchase.
  • Red Robin: Every Wednesday at participating locations, children 11 and under can get 50% off a kids’ meal at Red Robin with the purchase of an adult entree. Order online using the promo code KIDSMEAL50, and note that it’s limited to four kids’ meals per one adult entree.
  • Submarine House: Kids eat free from 4-8pm with a qualifying adult purchase. (Dine in only) ‍ ‍ ‍

Places That Kids Eat Free or Cheap on Fridays

  • Qdoba: All day, get 1 free kids meal per adult meal purchased.

Places That Kids Eat Free on Saturdays

  • Steak & Shake: On Saturdays and Sundays, kids 12 and under eat free with each $9 dine-in purchase

Places That Kids Eat Free or Cheap on Sundays

  • Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Children under 12 get a free kids’ meal at Dickey’s with the purchase of one adult meal on Sundays.
  • Mamacitas Cantina  – 10 & under kids get a free meal from the kids menu with the purchase of an adult meal!
  • Moe’s Southwest Grill: Buy one adult meal at and get one free kids’ meal at Moe’s for guests under 12 on Sundays.
  • Rusty Bucket: Read five books to receive a voucher for a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Kids’ entree choices include mac and cheese, chicken fingers, pizza, tacos, spaghetti, and sliders.
  • Steak & Shake: On Saturdays and Sundays, kids 12 and under eat free with each $9 dine-in purchase
  • Steak Thyme: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal.
  • Tropical Smoothie Cafe:  Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal.
  • Please note: this list only contains Kids Eat Free deals that we were able to confirm via website or phone. As promos and participation are subject to change, we recommend calling the particular restaurant and location you plan on dining before you go.

miDDay Cafe To Open Oct 3rd

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In the space once occupied by Ghostlight Coffee Midtown, miDDay will open on Thursday, Oct. 3 . Co-Owner Greg Innocent describes their new business as “a carefully crafted coffee house with really good food- a gastro cafe experience.  Elevating the coffee house experience with some cool things – we want it to be an approachable experience.”

Co-owner Taylor Moberly will be in charge of the coffee program. She says you’ll find the typical coffee house drinks, many seasonal beverages and a specialty menu of drinks from TikTok.

Besides beverages, they plan to offer food with robust flavors – Innocent says they “have an awesome  breakfast sandwich, wagyu burgers, wings, salads  and more menu items that will grow over time.”

There are also plans to open Good Impressions, a speakeasy space, in the back of the building in early 2025.

miDDay

800 South Patterson
Dayton, Ohio 45402

www.middaydayton.com

Sun & Mon 7am – 5pm
Tues- Sat 7am – 9pm

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El Meson Hosts Empanada Fest

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Empanadas made their first appearance during the Moorish invasions in Medieval Iberia. In fact, in 1520, a cookbook in Catalan describing regional Catalan, French, Italian and Arabian food mentions empanadas by name!

Over time, Spanish colonists carried the dish to Latin America and the Philippines, and it wouldn’t take long for empanadas to become synonymous with that country’s culture. They’re also an essential and popular dish in Argentina, available across Buenos Aires and the rest of the country as both fast-food fare and restaurant staples.

El Meson is celebrating these meat pies with a week-long festival at their restaurant from Wed, Oct 2nd through Saturday, Oct 5th from 4:30pm to 8:30pm. Offering nine different empanadas served in platters of 3 for  $15.   The Empanadas are cut in half for six good size bites to share. You’ll be able to choose from chicken, vegetarian, bacon, birria beef, seafood and more. There are even gluten-free options made with corn shells. Owner Bill Castor suggests “compliment your platter by ordering a salad, bowl of soup and be sure to save room for dessert.”  This month El Meson is featuring a Tres Leches Cake – a Mexican style sponge cake soaked in 3 types of milk.

 

El Meson

903 E. Dixie Dr.
West carrolton, Oh 454449
937-859-8229

7 Deals for National Taco Day

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Since 2013, National Taco Day has officially fallen on October 4. But thanks to our friends at Taco Bell, the holiday has been permanently changed to the first Tuesday in October. So instead of honoring the humble taco on any random day of the week, it will officially fall on Taco Tuesday every year!

To celebrate the occasion, chains across the country are offering delicious deals for free and discounted tacos. We’ve rounded up some of the best deals you can redeem this year. So whether you prefer a soft or crunchy shell, chicken or beef, or spicy or mild salsa—there’s a discounted taco for you.

Bubbakoo’s Burritos customers can enjoy a $5 digital meal deal on Oct. 1. The meal comes with two basic tacos (soft or hard shell) with chicken, beef or pork and a side of chips and salsa. The offer is valid on app and online orders.

“When someone changes the date of National Taco Day, you celebrate it twice — on the new date and the OG date,” Chuy’s shared . On Tuesday and Friday  you can add a crispy or softshell ground beef taco to any dine-in entrée order for $1. You can also celebrate by adding a $1 tequila floater on top of any margarita.

“Visit your local Chuy’s dressed like a taco on October 1 and October 4, 2024, post your photo on social media with #ChuysTacoDay and in return you’ll receive a free, dine-in entrée of your choice on Taco Day(s),

 IHOP is not directly celebrating Taco Tuesday, but as part of its menu upgrade, it’s offering new “anytime tacos and burritos.” The options are served with warm flour tortillas and a side of salsa.

Long John Silver’s customers can order four tacos for $8 on Oct. 1. Through Oct. 25, customers can also score two fish tacos for $5.

Qdoba rewards members can earn double points on all purchases between Oct. 1 — 3. Celebrate National Taco Day the Bubbakoo’s way 🌮🤤 Get 2 tacos with a side of chips & salsa for $5 on 10/4!

Between Oct. 4 — 6, Sheetz customers can enjoy $2 off any taco order when they make any purchase. The offer is available in the chain’s app.

Taco Bell has cooked up a daylong celebration Tuesday with hourly drops of $1 tacos, starting at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT when Taco Bell Rewards members can redeem a deal for a crunchy taco for $1. There’s 10,000 deals available for redemption between 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT and 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. Another 10,000 deals for a different dish will start at the top of every hour until 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.Here’s the lineup of $1 deals (10,000 available for redemption each ho

Toasty Tuesday is BACK at Loose Ends Brewing

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Loose Ends Brewing in Centerville has brought back their Toasty Tuesday menu starting TODAY!
Fro 4-9pm on Tuesdays you can enjoy these cheesy selections from a classic grilled cheese and roasted tomato gouda soup, to some gourmet combinations.   Check out the options:
Whether it’s the beloved classic cheddar or something uniquely tantalizing, we’ve got the gooey delights to satisfy your cravings.
Celebrate the return of Toasty Tuesday and indulge in the ultimate comfort food.
Join us and let each cheesy bite warm up your week! — at Loose Ends Brewing.
Loose Ends Brewing
890 South Main Street
Centerville, OH,
937-723-6328
Tues- Thurs 4-9pm
Fri 4-10:30pm
Sat 11am – 10:30pm
Sun noon – 8:30pm

Archer’s Chili Cook-Off – Still Time to Enter Your Chili

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Archer’s Tavern in Centerville is gearing up for their 13th annual chili cookoff.  If you think your chili is award winner caliber, there’s still time to enter the contest.  Email [email protected] for details on how to enter.
 The winning chili  will be featured on their  menu for the next year!
If you’d like to sample all the varieties you can join Archer’s on Saturday, Oct 5th at 2pm, while they last and for a small donation.

All proceeds this year go to the Brad Bucher EPND memorial fund to help students who cannot afford the fees of extracurricular activities.

There’s A New Diced Champ In Dayton

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With over 300 folks in attendance at Diced in Dayton, the 3rd annual Chef Challenge to benefit Miami Valley Meals was a tough competition tonight. Eleven chefs were given a mystery box with 4 ingredients and each one created a taste for guests to enjoy.

 

Here are the mystery boxes the chef’s received:

BOX A Beef, Barley, Asparagus, Ginger Root — Sueno, Meridien, Simply Savory
BOX B Pork, Gnocchi, Eggplant, Swiss Chard — NCR, Jollity, De’Lish
BOX C Chicken Leg Quarters, Polenta, Turnips, Tomatillos — Grist, Lily’s
BOX D Hake Fish, Stuffing, Sugar Snap Peas, Grapefruit — Blind Dogs, Speakeasy, Cruisin Cuisine

The Judging panel consisted of Jared Beckman from La Soupe (a similar program Miami Valley Meals partners with in Cincy) Laura Cotton, Executive Chef for MV Meals, Charlynda Scales, CEO of Mutt’s Sauce and Co-Founder of the 6888 Kitchen Incubator at The Arcade, Chef Rick Schaefer, former owner of Brock Masterson’s Catering and Elizabeth Wiley, recently retired owner ofMeadowlark and Wheat Penny.

In a blind judges, food runners presented the dishes to the judges.  After careful consideration, Chef Patrick Van Voorhis from Grist was selected as the winner.

All guests in attendance had a vote for the peoples choice winner and Chef Patrick emerged with the most votes, followed closely by Zachary Weiner from Jollity. The two of them faced off in a Chopped style cook off with a new mystery box which contained : Gourmet Wild Mushroom Blend, Scallops, and Dayton Microgreens, Edamame Green Goddess Sauce.

In a frenzied cooking session, with play by play commentary by event emcess Tej Joshi of Good Day Dayton, judges crowned Chef Patrick from Grist at the 2024 Diced Champion, pictured here with his wife and sous chef Casey.

The evening raised an estimated $37,000 which support hunger relief by providing people in need with access to a nutritious meal made with dignity. Currently Miami Valley Meals serves over 4,000 meals per week Miami Valley Meals recovers and transforms donated food into meals which are then distributed through a network of nonprofit partner organizations that feed the hungry.

 

 

Enjoy Good Food At A Discount with Too Good To Go App

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I love the whole concept of Too Good To Go.  It’s an app that discounts surplus food from restaurants and grocery stores.  The free mobile app invites anyone to save delicious meals and groceries for ⅓ of the retail price. The content of each Surprise Bag purchased through the Too Good To Go app varies and users can expect to get a range of products, always at 1/3 of the retail value. The businesses pay an annual fee 0f $89, only after they’ve sold that much and $1.79 transaction fee from each bag to use the service.  According to the website about 160,000 businesses are part of this food rescue program.

When you log in you can see the offers around you and you can click to purchase paying on line through the app.  Within a couple of minutes you’ll get a confirmation email telling you when you can pick up your bag. When at the shop you’ll swipe your pickup through the app and get your goodies.

Last week was the first time I used it and I got bags from Boosalis Baking and Barry Bagels. I was asked to arrive at Barry Bagels on Far Hills Avenue in Kettering between 3:50 and 4:10pm.  They close at 4pm, so one of the staff let me in and my bag was waiting on the counter.  My bag contained 8 assorted bagels and a container of cream cheese.  Checking their menu the value was about $15 and I paid $4.99 for this.  Bagels were fresh and I felt like this was a great value.

My next pick up was from Boosalis Baking and Cafe at 175 E Alex Bell Rd #280, Centerville. I pulled up in the parking lot and saw three other folks sitting in the car waiting for the 4:30pm pick up time.  We all entered and were handed our bags quickly and efficiently.  The bag was heavy and contained a couple doughnut, two pastries and two blue berry muffins. I payed $5.99 for what would regularly have been about $18.

 

 

Other local businesses I’ve seen on the app include Whole Foods, Hummus Mediterranean Food in Springboro,  Tea for U Bubble Tea in Centerville and Coffee Hub, Xenia, Purely Sweet Bakery in Beavercreek.

If you have a lot of food allergies or intolerances, this app may not be for you since you don’t know what you are getting. But if you’re an adventurous foodie, we think you’ll enjoy this app.  But you will need to check the app frequently to find out what’s available and buy before they sell out.

Chipotle Brings Back Smoked Brisket

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Chipotle announced the return of its Smoked Brisket at all participating restaurant locations in the U.S. and Canada. This comeback is happening three years after it has been removed on the menu. Even when it was out of sight, the Smoked Brisket remained the top item requested to bring back. Chipotle heard their fans and so the brand is offering again what they love. According to Chris Brandt, Chipotle’s Chief Brand Officer, guests will be impressed by the restaurant’s way of preparing its brisket. It’s how they stand out in the competition.

Vice President of Culinary, Nevielle Panthaky, also has a suggestion for those trying the Smoked Brisket for the first time: get the Smoked Brisket Burrito Bowl. It offers a flavor adventure where guests can enjoy the juicy and smoky brisket along with white rice and black beans. The cheese and fresh tomato salsa makes the meal tastier and more refreshing.

Chipotle’s Smoked Brisket is back for a limited time only, so be sure to get yours today! It might just be the brunch option that you need after some Taco Bell locations decided to discontinue the breakfast menu. To stay in the loop about the latest food news, keep an eye on our future articles.

Chipotle only uses Responsibly Raised beef for its smoked brisket. Various and effective culinary techniques are then used to bring out the rich flavors of the brisket. Of course, the dining experience wouldn’t be complete without pairing the protein with other fresh ingredients. The brisket is chopped in small, juicy bites and smothered in a brisket sauce made using chili peppers. The reason why the brisket is so tasty? It’s also seasoned with more spices and seared on the plancha. Every bite gives powerful smoky flavors. To keep the freshness of this menu item, it is prepared in small batches throughout the day.

Chicken Al Pastor is Also Back for a limited time. It’s made with freshly grilled chicken flavored with a marinade of ground achiote and seared morita peppers. It has the right level of acidity as well, thanks to the addition of pineapple and lime. The bold flavor of Chicken Al Pastor can be enjoyed in a salad, quesadilla, burrito, or burrito bowl. Top it off with fresh Guacamole for a Mexican dining experience like no other!


Chipotle has also added some  new beverages. They’re what the brand calls “better-for-you” offerings. For years, the brand has stood by its mission to deliver meals that are better for you, better for people, and better for the planet. The launching of these drinks is part of that mission:

  • Poppi: The restaurant has partnered with Texas-based Poppi to offer prebiotic soda in two refreshing flavors: orange and strawberry-lemon. These drinks have more or less 25 calories per can and five grams of sugar.
  • Open Water’s Still Water: In an attempt to remove all plastic water bottles in its U.S. restaurants, Chipotle is also offering water contained in recyclable and climate-neutral bottles. A portion of Open Water’s revenue in Chipotle restaurants will be donated to agriculture projects focused on improving coastal waters.
  • Organic Watermelon Limeade: This seasonal drink features the refreshing flavor combination of real lime and watermelon from Tractor Beverage Co. It’s made with all-natural ingredients with no preservatives added. Additionally, 5% of profits from sale of this beverage will benefit causes that support farme

New Solar Energy Panels Installed At 2nd Street Market

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Five Rivers MetroParks has installed a 131-panel solar array – among the largest in the City of Dayton – on the roof of the 2nd Street Market, marking a significant advancement in this downtown destination’s commitment to sustainability and to MetroParks’ commitment to climate change mitigation.

A green ribbon cutting will be held to mark the completion of this project.

  • When: Friday, Sept. 13 at 10 am
  • Where: 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St.
  • What: All are welcome to attend the ribbon cutting, during which there will be remarks from MetroParks officials and an invitation to explore the permanent interpretive installation outside the Market.

The installation was completed in late July and made possible through a generous gift to theFive Rivers MetroParks Foundation from Mat and Cindi Heck.

“We are passionate about Five Rivers MetroParks and the environmental benefits of solar energy,” Cindi Heck said. “We’re excited about the incredible cost savings over time to help the 2nd Street Market, as well as the positive environmental impact and opportunity to educate the public about the benefits of solar energy. This type of sustainable energy, along with other alternative sources of power, are the way of the future for generation to come.”

The solar array significantly reduces the Market’s carbon footprint:

  • First, it’s anticipated to offset 46% of the building’s power consumption.
  • Second, it has the capacity to generate approximately 100,000 kWh of electricity annually.

This amount of clean, renewable energy can power nine average American homes for a year, reducing CO2 emissions by roughly 89 metric tons. This is equivalent to removing approximately 19 gasoline-powered vehicles from the road annually, highlighting the project’s substantial environmental impact.

“We are deeply grateful to Mat and Cindi Heck for their visionary support of this important project, which represents MetroParks’ first solar project and a major next step in the agency’s conservation initiatives,” said Alexis Larsen, Five Rivers MetroParks’ chief of philanthropy. “Together, we are taking a critical step forward in our journey toward a more sustainable and resilient community.”

The solar panel installation increases the 2nd Street Market’s support of MetroParks’ conservation mission to protect the region’s natural heritage. The Market also provides the community access to fresh, local food, which is often healthier and less taxing on the environment. Additionally, shopping from local small businesses means food and products are transported shorter distances, further reducing the carbon footprint of shoppers. Renewable energy joins recycling and composting as ways in which the Market is committed to operating sustainably.

“Five Rivers MetroParks is proud to lead by example, demonstrating how local actions can contribute to global climate change mitigation goals,” MetroParks CEO Karen Hesser said. “This installation not only represents a stride toward energy independence, but it also serves as a tangible demonstration of the benefits of solar power, offering an educational opportunity for the public. It underscores the importance of renewable energy in achieving a sustainable future and complements the Market’s mission to provide the community with access to fresh, local food.”

The solar panels were installed by Appalachian Renewable Power (ARP Solar), which was awarded the project through a competitive bidding process.

“The Market’s newest ‘green’ upgrades are a great example of a project that would not have been possible without philanthropic support,” said Larsen.

This is the second large MetroParks project funded by Cindi and Mat Heck. In 2021 they funded updated seating and shade sails at the RiverScape River Run terrace.

To learn more about all the ways you can ensure safe amenities, trails and preservation of local greenspace – including ways to support the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation – visitmetroparks.org/explore.

Archers Tavern Wins at National Buffalo Wing Festival

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Archers Tavern spent the weekend in Buffalo, New York competing for the third time at the 23rd annual National Buffalo Wing Festival, that has been taking place for over 20 years. Since its founding in 2002, Wingfest has evolved into one of the country’s top food festivals, drawing more than 1 million attendees from all 50 states, 41 different counties and every continent (even Antarctica). The festival helped establish Buffalo as the World Capital of Wings and gave the city a reason to celebrate its signature food like it never had before.
In their first year competing Archers placed in all 3 divisions they entered and finished 3rd overall. Here were their award winning sauces:

2nd place in Best Traditional Medium Wing Sexy Style – A combination of Archer’s style, Dry Rub and another special spice combination developed over the years by team members.

3rd place in Best Creative Spicy Wing  Polly-Q – A spicy Polynesian-inspired BBQ sauce.

3rd place in Best Creative Spicy Wing Wing and a Prayer – The tavern’s hottest sauce featuring fresh habanero peppers.

The 2023 team

This year 19 restaurants were invited to compete and locally owned Archer’s Tavern got the invite for the 3rd year.  Each restaurant can submit sauces in 3 categories.  For 2024 Archers walked away with two trophies.
3rd place in traditional medium with the Sexy Sauce
first place in creative hot with XXX sauce

Archers owner Dan Apolito announced “We are dedicating our first place to Jeff Stephenson, Crazy Uncle Jester, who inspired us to bring flavor to heat. We miss you Uncle Jester!”

All of Archer’s trophies

Here’s the complete list of winners:
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 🏆
These are the results from the “Blind Taste Judging”.
𝙈𝙀𝘿𝙄𝙐𝙈
🥈 Dirty Buffalo
🥉 Archer’s
𝘾𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙑𝙀 𝙎𝙒𝙀𝙀𝙏
🥇 Just Wingin’ It
🥈 Steelbound
🥉 Millie’s
𝘾𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙑𝙀 𝙎𝙋𝙄𝘾𝙔
🥇 Archer’s
🥈 Old Union
🥉 Blind Rhino
𝘽𝘽𝙌
🥇 Old Union
🥈 Anchor Bar
🥉 Dirty Buffalo

Archer’s Tavern Centerville

9496 Dayton-Lebanon Pike,
Centerville, OH 45458

Archer’s Tavern Ketteringlocation

2030 E Dorothy Lane,
Kettering, OH 45420

Hours

Mon-Thurs 11:00am – 10:30pm

Fri-Sat 11:00am – Midnight

Sunday 11:00am – 10:00pm

 

10 5k Races To Run/Walk in September

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There are many reasons to run a 5K. Regular 5K running can improve your cardiovascular health, reduce body fat, and increase bone density. It can also help you lose weight, especially if you combine it with a healthy diet.  The Mental health benefits- running can help you release endorphins, which can give you a “runner’s high” and prevent muscle pain. It can also boost your brain performance and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. 

 
Here are 10 races you can join in September in the Miami Valley:

Popcorn 5K Run & Fitness Walk

Shoup Park 1341 Meadowbridge Dr., Beavercreek, OH

We invite you to join us at the 2024 Beavercreek Popcorn Festival 5K and Kids Run! The 1/4 mile kids run course is for those ages 10 and under.

$30

Rotary 5K Race Fundraiser

North Park 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro, OH

Join us for our Annual Run For Rotary 5K Race Fundraiser. All proceeds go to Springboro Rotary, supporting local events to benefit the community.

$35 – $40

The Bare Hair 5k – Be Bald. Be Brave. Be Beautiful

Patricia Allyn Park 7266 N. State Rt. 48, Springboro, OH
 
An annual 5k run/walk for alopecia, an autoimmune disease that causes people to lose their hair.  We want to raise awareness and funds to fight this disease and show our support for those we love.  Bald is beautiful!

This Run Feeds Kids 5K

Great Miami River Trail 5641 Marina Dr, West Carrolton, OH

The mission is simple: feed hungry kids in our community. To make that happen, we need YOU. West Carrollton Nazarene Church is partnering with Pirate Packs to raise a portion of the funds needed to purchase food for the 2024-2025 school year.

$25 – $35

Meatball Madness 5K

Bella Villa Hall 2625 County Line Rd, Dayton, OH

Enjoy a fun afternoon of wonderful Italian music, great food, good friends, and a game of Bocce on the beautiful,  spacious grounds of Bella Villa during the Fall Festa.
$30.00 July 1 through September 7
$35 Race day (shirt not guaranteed)

Building Bridges 5k

Rip Rap Roadhouse 6024 Rip Rap Rd, Dayton, OH
The majority of the course will follow the bike trail along river in Huber Heights and Vandalia.
Price:$30.00 Race Fee + $3.05 SignUp Fee
Registration:Registration ends September 12, 2024 at 6:30pm EDT

 

What if there was a home? 5k run/walk and Kids Fun Run.

McAfee Heating & Air 4750 Hempstead Station, Kettering, OH

Join us at the inaugural What if there was a home? 5k run/walk and Kids Fun Run.
Participants will be joining us to benefit the McAfee Foundation for Children & Youth and Isaiah 117 House of Montgomery County. The 5K offers a course fit for all levels of runners and walkers. $35

14th Annual Bleeding Disorder Awareness 5K

Rice Field 2001 Dayton Cincinnati Pike, Miamisburg, OH

Come be a part of making a difference in the lives of those dealing with blood disorders like hemophilia and Von Willebrands as we walk or run our way to victory at the BDA 5K Walk/Run!

The Southwestern Ohio Hemophilia Foundation is hosting the 14th Annual Bleeding Disorder Awareness 5K. Proceeds from the event will go to the Southwestern Ohio Hemophilia Chapter.

$25

Brain Power 5K and Fun Run

North Park 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro, OH

Register for our 5K or Fun Run to show school spirit, celebrate our students, and raise some funds! Proceeds will be contributed to The CinDay Academy Annual Fund.  $25 – $35

Parkinson’s Moving Day

Fraze Pavilion 695 Lincoln Park Blvd, Kettering, OH

The in-person event is one of many community events taking place across the country this year. Funds raised through Moving Day will support cutting-edge research, care, and education programs to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their families.

Moving Day Dayton is not just a walk; it’s a celebration of movement and exercise, which are proven to help manage PD symptoms.     Free

Duck Pin Bowling League Starting

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On Par Entertainment is hosting an 8 week Duckpin Bowling League that kicks off Tuesday, August 27th at 6:30pm. Gather your friends and family to form a team of 4 to compete in this laid back du league! Substitutions are allowed. The league runs for 8 weeks and costs just $1 per person each week. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams at the end of the league.

Duckpin bowling is a variation of ten-pin bowling, with the biggest difference between the two games being the size of the ball and pins used to play. In duckpin bowling, players roll a ball slightly larger than a softball down the alley to knock down the pins. The pins used in duckpin bowling are smaller and lighter than the pins used in regular bowling games, making it more difficult for players to earn a strike.

Duckpin bowling is a ten-frame game where the goal is to knock down as many pins as possible with the fewest number of rolls. Each player gets three rolls per frame in an attempt to knock down all their pins. The catch, however, is that the size of the ball and pins makes it a challenge for players to knock down multiple pins at once. The point system in duckpin bowling is similar to traditional ten-pin bowling in that if a player knocks down all the pins in a single roll, they earn a strike. Players receive ten points for each pin they knock down in a turn, and if a player knocks down all the pins in the first two rolls of their turn, it is scored as a spare.

On Par Entertainment

4464 Indian Ripple Rd,
Beavercreek, OH 45440
937-705-6024

Where To Get A Cuban Sandwich in the Miami Valley

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National Cuban Sandwich Day is a tribute to flavor found in a toasted pressed sandwich. It’s no secret that the birthplace of the Cuban sandwich — as the name suggests — is from the largest island nation of the Caribbean. The sandwich is mostly characterized by its delectable blend of ham, cheese, pork, and mustard and is also know as a Cubano.

Where to find one in the Miami Valley, according to our experts on Dayton Foodies:

Chino Cubans
You must add yourself to the online  waiting list and when your time comes around you’ll get a message telling you how to about how to get your order.

El Meson

 903 E Dixie Dr, Dayton, OH 45449
Bryan Suddith writes,”It should come as no surprise that El Meson, specializing in Spanish, Caribbean and South American fare should have the area’s best Cuban sandwich. The Pork is seasoned perfectly with spices I can only describe as uniquely Cuban. Oregano, cumin, parsley, black pepper, all together smells of a Cuban country kitchen. They layer the pork alongside pickle, mustard, and swiss. Finished in a press, the roll comes back with a crunchy exterior ready to handle the juicy pork. Order it with a side of black beans. Sit on the patio, enjoy the sunshine, imagine you are in a Havana cafe all for under $10.00.

La Michoacana Mexican Market #5

748 Troy St Dayton, OH 45404

Brittany Danielle Smith says, “ The portions are huge. The Cuban sandwich was bigger than my head.”

Charlie’s Deli 

429 Troy St, Dayton, OH 45404

Jim Chrissis says Charlie’s Deli makes one that is decent. Get him to customize it as you like it (I asked for a little salami and some mayo on mine, to approximate the Tampa style) and they will accommodate. He will press it as well.

We’ve also heard that Harens Market in Troy, The Cheesecake Factory, Dayton Street Eats and sometimes Chappas in  Moraine also have good Cubans.  If you’ve found one we don’t know about, please leave us a comment below.

Celebrate Miami Valley Craft Beer Week

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Miami Valley area breweries come together to celebrate the booming brewery scene in the Greater Dayton area with a week jam-packed full of local beer and brewery events. Miami Valley Craft Beer Week that runs through Sun, Aug 25th.

“We now have over 30 breweries in the Miami Valley region and the time was right for us to put together a week of celebration and awareness about the amazing local beer scene we have. We hope patrons will visit as many local taprooms as they can and see the creativity happening right here in our community”, said Brett Smith
Co-Founder and Head Brewer of Branch & Bone Artisan Ale

 

The following is the schedule of special events and tapping at our local breweries:

 

Branch & Bone Artisan Ales
905 Wayne Ave, Dayton |937-723-7608

free 4-9pm
Thursday- Live Music with Steven “Crash” Worley 6:30-9:30pm
Friday- Live Music with Benny Hill 6:30-9:30pm

Crooked Handle

Springboro -760 N. Main Street

Tuesday- Toofer Tuesday, Buy 6 wings, get 6 wings free 4:00-9:00
Thursday- Live Music with Steven “Crash” Worley 6:30-9:30
Friday- Live Music with Benny Hill 6:30-9:30
Sunday- Just Joshin’ Around Trivia 6:00-8:00
Piqua- 123 N. Main Street

Tuesday- Toofer Tuesday, Buy 6 wings, get 6 wings free 11:30-10:00 and
Just Joshin’ Around Trivia 6-8pm
Wednesday- Queen of Hearts Drawing ticket sales end at 7:45, drawing at 8pm. Pot is over $5300

Hairless Hare Brewery

738 W National Rd, Vandalia | 937-387-6476

 

 

 

 

 

Loose Ends Brewing Company 890 S Main St, Centerville

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Warped Wing Dayton Taproom
26 Wyandot St, Dayton | 937-222-7003

Tues Aug 20th 4-10pm
Mr. Mean Imperial IPA Pilot Series Tapping + Tuesday Night Trivia (trivia begins at 7pm – free to play! no limits on team sizes)

Wed, Aug 21st, 4-10pm
Cotton Candy RadioVision Hazy IPA cask tapping

Fri, Aug 23rd 3pm – midnightl
Cuvee 1796 bottle release & tapping
+ Killer Brownie pairing!

Join us for a unique beer & brownie pairing event featuring some
unique brownie flavors