Lisa Grigsby

Sunday Brunch At Coco’s For February

January 28, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Every Sunday in February Coco’s Bistro will host “Savor Your Sunday,” a special brunch series featuring performances by young musicians from Stivers School for the Arts. The restaurant will be open from 10am – 1pm and Coco’s chefs have crafted a special menu for the brunches:

Brunch will be served with music, as each week the talented musical student performers will be on hand each week to perform:

Feb 2 – Strings
Feb 9 – Piano
Feb 16 – Jazz Orchestra
Feb 22 – Dance & Choir

Advance reservations are required and fill up quickly! So call CoCo’s Bistro at 937.228.CoCo (2626) to book a table for you and your family, friends, co-workers, colleagues for one or MORE Sundays in February! $45 per guest, with $15 being a tax-deductible donation. Price does not include gratuity.

Coco’s Bistro

250 Warren St.
Dayton, OH 45402

937-228-2626

HOURS:

Mon-Thurs 11:30am – 9pm
Fri 11:30am – 10pm
Sat 5 – 10pm
Sun 10am – 1pm Feb only

Bonefish 3 Course meals for $17.90 or $22.90

January 27, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Enjoy a 3-course meal Bonefish Grill starting at only $17.9. Scroll down to see all your delicious choices. Don’t miss this limited-time special valid for dine-in only. Excludes tax and gratuity.

BANG BANG SHRIMP® TACOS WITH FRIES, HALF-POUND BFG BURGER WITH FRIES, SAUCY SHRIMP CAVATAPPI PASTA

$17.90 Options:

CHOOSE A SALAD

SIDE HOUSE OR CAESAR

CHOICE OF ENTRÉE

BANG BANG SHRIMP® TACOS WITH FRIES

HALF-POUND BFG BURGER WITH FRIES

SAUCY SHRIMP CAVATAPPI PASTA

INDIVIDUAL TOPPED BROWNIE

$22.90 Options

KUNG PAO SHRIMP BOWL, BOURBON CHICKEN & TEMPURA SHRIMP, CHIMICHURRI MAHI-MAHI

CHOOSE A SALAD

SIDE HOUSE OR CAESAR

CHOICE OF ENTRÉE

KUNG PAO SHRIMP BOWL

BOURBON CHICKEN & TEMPURA SHRIMP
WITH GARLIC WHIPPED POTATOES AND SEASONAL VEGETABLE

CHIMICHURRI MAHI-MAHI
WITH JASMINE RICE AND SEASONAL VEGETABLE

INDIVIDUAL TOPPED BROWNIE

Restaurant Week Starts Tonight- Feb 2nd

January 26, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the creation of the winter version of Dayton Restaurant Week, the three course dinner meal deals kicks off tonight and runs through Sun, Feb 2nd. It also happens every July. The original was priced at $20.05 with $1 of each meal being donated to a charity partner each time. The meal would go up a penny a year, but the economics of the restaurant industry changed all that some years ago. Full disclosure, I was president of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association when this started.

The 3 course meal concept is still the basis for most of this promotion, but the price pint is all over the place now with meals being offered from $20.25 to $65.25.

$20.25 Meals*:

All The Best: cups of soup, chicken cutlet, brisket or meatloaf & cheesecake

The Barrel 2 garden salads and a 3 topping 14″ pizza

CBCB Bar and Grill: appetizer, choice of burger, fish & chips or wings & fries and a dessert

Carvers Steaks and Chops: soup or salad, Basil & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta, chocolate truffles or lemon bars

Crooked Handle: soup or salad, loaded mac & cheese, a cuban sandwich or pulled braised beef on a toasted sub roll

El Meson: cup of soup or salad, Spicy Battered Cauliflower Tacos and Tres Leche Cake

Greek Street: soup or greek fries, chicken or veggie gyro, baklava and a fountain drink

Hickory River Smokehouse: fries, onion rings or okra, BBQ dinner plate w/ 2 sides and cornbread and dessert

Little Fish Brewing: an appetizer and choice of-noodle bowl, grilled cheese melt, falafel plate, sausage plate

Loose Ends Brewing: Crab rangoon, deluxe side salad, classic smashburger

The Famous Restaurant: burger, fries & drink or 10 wind with salad and drink or fish dinner, drink & dessert

*many of these eateries also have other options.

Meals for Two*:

Bunkers Restaurant: Choice of appetizer to share and Two orders of Chicken Chunks or two quesadillas $25.25

Dublin Pub– appetizer, 2 sandwiches and one dessert $35.25 or appetizer, 2 entrees one dessert $40.25

Kabuki: soup or salad, edamame or goyza and choice of Dol Sot, Oragne Chicken $35.25, Sushi for two $45.25

Nick’s: appetizer to share, NY Strip, Mahi Mahi or blacken Chicken Caesar salad, and dessert to share $40.25

Other Participating Restaurants:

Agave & Rye, Amber Rose, Archer’s Tavern, Chappy’s, Chop House, Coco’s Bistro, Condado Tacos, Corner Kitchen,
Crooked Handle, El Meson, elé Bistro & Wine Bar, Figlio, Jay’s Seafood, Loose Ends Brewing, Manna Uptown, Pasha Grill, Primo Italian Steakhouse, Rip Rap Roadhouse, The Florentine, The Foundry, The Melting Pot and Treasure Island.

Restaurants are traditionally busy for this week, so reservations are suggested where appropriate. Menu’s are subject to change. Not restaurants are open each night, so please check hours before you head out. To check out full menu’s, click here.

The Silos Food Hall & Beer Garden Now Open

January 25, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

The Silos, Dayton’s newest food hall and beer garden, is now open at 810 E. First Street, just down the road from the 2nd Street Market. The original plan for owners Wes Hartshorn, Shannon Thomas and Scott Johnson, was to open in the summer of 2024, but it took a lot longer to jump through all the hoops of construction, zoning and permitting for the 1.5-acre property. Seeing the results, it sure was worth the wait!

When I arrived for my first visit, I got lucky and parked on the street right in front of the building, which is easy to find since the Silos stand out from a couple blocks away.

As you enter you’re greeted by the central bar, which seemed to service the guests pretty quickly. All beverage service is handled at the bar. You can start a tab if you’ll be there for a bit.

With 16 tap handles and a full liquor license, you’ll have no problem finding something that quenches your thirst! The House beer has been created for them by Warped Wing, it’s a pilsner called Load Lifter, which is named after the huge crane at the brewery’s headquarters. Plenty of craft beers and Hartshorn says they’ll always have $2 PBR’s. Nonalcoholic options include kombucha, THC beverages and and sodas.

Here’s a look at the opening offerings:

An eclectic mix of table and sofa seating is scattered around with seating for a couple of hundred with the 2nd floor atmosphere is jungle/industrial with a very cozy feeling with all the plants and some couch seating for about 80 upstairs, you can take the stairs or the elevator to get upstairs. Garage doors and plenty of outdoor seating will expand the food hall, once spring weather arrives.

Located on the perimeter of the building are the four food vendors each created in a shipping container. Each vendor pays a flat monthly rent and all decisions about their business are up to them. The food options include:

Kung Fu BBQ – a family owned eatery that serves worldly-inspired cuisine with a unique American BBQ smoked interpretation. They draw influences from the Philippines, Japan, Hawaii, Mexico and more. Think Birria tacos made with Smoked Brisket and Filipino Pork Belly Adobo with garlic rice

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Indigo– 100% gluten and dairy free , plant forward dishes like salads, grain bowls and burritos

The Burger Bistro by Cece’s Kitchen– featuring elevated burgers and sandwiches that includes traditional American burger along with a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, glazed salmon filet sandwich, black bean burger, sliders, wings, fried mac & cheese balls and of course fries – cheese fries with a house-made cheese sauce. Be sure and check them out and tell them DaytonDining sent you!

Nood Bar– asian inspired food with a twist that includes noodle dishes, bao buns and dumplings by Chef Dane Shipp

On my visit today the place was bustling, with lots of families and friendly folks willing to share seating and talk about what they ordered and liked best. The staff were hustling, keeping tables clean and the trash emptied. It was a great first experience and I’m sure it will get event better as they all get into a rhythm.

The Silos

810 E 1st, Downtown Dayton

Free street parking is available on Meige, Taylor, East First, Pond, and East Second Streets

Tuesday – Thursday 4-10 PM
Friday 4 PM – Midnight
Saturday 11 AM – Midnight
Sunday 11 AM – 7 PM

Another Downtown Eatery Closes

January 24, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Having just celebrated their 4th anniversary earlier this month, the 1 Eleven Flavor House, owned by Demetrius Wright and Joey Williams and located at 111 W First St in Dayton has announced that Jan 31st will be their last day of service.

Here’s the official announcement:

The Flavor House Event Center‘s indoor occupancy is 125, larger events up to 150, utilizing the FH Patio. They have a complete food menu. No outside caterers are allowed. You may bring in your own desserts.

Free Chicken Salad Chick on Thurs, Jan 23

January 22, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

This Thursday is Guest Appreciation and Chicken Salad Chick is dedication a whole day to celebrating.

Join us at any Chicken Salad Chick location on Thursday, January 23 for a FREE SCOOP of Classic Carol on us. A free scoop will be gifted to every guest who comes into the restaurant for takeout, dine-in, and drive-thru, or added to every online and delivery order.

While supplies last. No purchase necessary when dining in. Limit one scoop per guest. Online orders will receive one scoop per entree.

That’s not all! For our Chicken Salad Chick Rewards members, it’s also Double Points Day for all purchases made on Thursday, January 23.

Chicken Salad Chick
5264 Cornerstone N Blvd
Centerville, OH 45440

Hours:

Mon – Sat 10am – 8pm

Soup Season is Here!

January 20, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Craving some soup to warm you up? From the first steaming spoonful, to that little bit of liquid left in the bottom, these are the best bowls of chow that the Miami Valley has to offer. So, all you serious eaters, get a spoon, get some crackers if need be, and check out our list of MUST EAT soups.

With some help from our Dayton Foodies group, we’ve pulled together some recommendation for Dayton tastiest soups:

FRENCH ONION SOUP
Any one of Doubleday’s soups could make this list. In a restaurant known for their homemade soups, this one is a favorite. Dayton regulars have stuffed the restaurant for decades, and many have felt the hot, gooey dripping flavor of the french onion soup. Other top mentions for French onion include The Oakwood Club, Buckhorn Tavern and The Paragon Super Club.

THE NEW ORLEANS STYLE GUMBO

New Orleans Gumbo from Jimmie’s Ladder 11

Hearty, rich and just the right spiciness, this soup is one of those “OMG” moments when you take a bite. Known for a strongly flavored stock, meat or shellfish (or sometimes both), a thickener, and the Creole “holy trinity”: celery, bell peppers, and onions. Gumbo is often categorized by the type of thickener used, whether okra or filé powder (dried and ground sassafras leaves). It’s been said that Jimmie’s Ladder 11 has the best gumbo outside of the big easy, but Sands ands Seafood and Sports is fast gaining on them. For a different take on gumbo check out DiSalvo’s Deli for their chicken gumbo. Perfectly carved, generous chicken pieces, line a delicately light broth. The bowl is filled with a treasure trove of vegetables and tremendous flavor.

CLAM CHOWDER

Jay’s Clam Chowder, a Dayton original

This is a soup with cream or milk mixed with ingredients such as potatoes, sweet corn, smoked haddock, clams and prawns, etc. Some cream-style chowders do not use cream, and are instead prepared using milk and a roux to thicken them. The creamy broth, the chunks of fresh clams, and the perfect dash of pepper make this soup. Seajax, Club Oceano, Smith’s Boathouse, Bullwinkles and Jay’s Seafood all have raves for their New England Clam Chowder.

HOT & SOUR SOUP
It happens to be one of the healthiest mushroom soup recipes in the world! A Chinese restaurant favourite, it’s hearty, savory, sour – and as spicy as you want it to be. Filled with mushrooms, tofu and silky egg ribbons, Hot and Sour soup is thickened with cornflour/cornstarch so the broth is beautifully glossy. Fu Mon Lau – hot and sour soup is packed with veggies, low in calories and low in fat. Authentic Chinese hot and sour soup is considered medicinal as it combines healing chicken broth, circulation improving fungus (mushrooms), and antioxidant packed ginger and vinegar. Flavors Eatery in Centerville offers an original house hot drop which combines the heat of hot and sour with a more traditional egg drop soup.

POTATO SOUP
A creamy soup primarily made with cooked potatoes, broth, mil or cream and ofen includes aromatics like onion, celery and garlic. It’s often topped with bacon bits, cheese, and green onions depending on the recipe. Local favorites include The Famous, Salt Block. Biscuit Company, Bullwinkles, Grist, The Dublin Pub and Corner Kitchen, Try Tony & Pete’s for a sweet potato version.

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
This comforting soup is usally made with with shredded chicken, black beans, and corn and topped with tortilla strips its full of flavor, and very filling! Some of the place you’ll find it are Charlie’s Deli, Mi Lindo Jalisco Mexican Restaurant And Bar, Big Sky Bread Company, Mamacitas Cantina and El Meson.

POZOLE
A traditional soup or stew from Mexican cuisine. It is made from hominy and typically chicken or pork), and can be seasoned and garnished with shredded lettuce or cabbage, chilivpeppers, onion, garlic, radishes, avocado, salsa or limes. It’s time-consuming to make, so restaurants will usually only serve it on the weekends. The owner of Chiapas Mexican Grill tells us he uses grandmother’s recipe for a chicken and hominy soup. The broth is soothing yet spicy. The chicken is tender and shreds of it soak between hominy corn. Radishes float on top of this beautiful looking soup. One of the most unique soups on this list, it is authentic Mexican fare. You can also find it at Taqueria Mixteca, El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant in Franklin and La Michoacana Mexican Market & Restaurant

El Meson

BLACK BEAN SOUP

This flavorful and hearty soup is a staple in Latino cuisine, made with black beans, onion, garlic, pepper, ham hock, olive oil and a bit of vinegar. Pictured here from El Meson, also check it out at Jorrge’s Reataurant Cantina, Nelly’s A Taste of Bolivia and Elsa’s .

TOM KAI SOUP (Coconut Soup)
Rich and creamy yet tangy and salty, this Thai coconut chicken soup recipe is filling but light and positively bursting with flavor from Coconut milk soup, mushroom, galangal root, citrus leaves, lime juice. You can get it made with chicken or veggies or the Seafood Combo (Shrimp, Scallops, Squid) Also availaable from rom Massaman Thai Cuisine, also popular at Penn’s Thai Grille, Thai Table, Sky Asian Cuisine, Singa Thai and White Lotus.

SPECIALTY SOUPS:

THE TURTLE SOUP at THE AMBER ROSE:

Amber Rose Turtle Soup

This soup is exotic, thick and hearty. It is an old recipe, passed down by Elinore, the previous owner of the restaurant. This is one of those things that you eat and immediately want more. Visit Joe Castellano and his chefs and try it for yourself as an appetizer to one of their Eastern European meals.

THE PICKLE SOUP from BLIND BOB’S:
Don’t be fooled by the sound of it, don’t judge a book by its cover. This is one of the best soups in Dayton. The flavor isn’t sharp, it is surprisingly mild and rich. If you like cream of broccoli soup, this is an even better spin on it. This is a great warm up right before you try one of their burger selections!

THE SIZZLING RICE SOUP FROM CHINA COTTAGE:
For decades they have been serving this white meat chicken, fresh vegetables and steaming rice kernels in an unforgettable broth. The flavor is a perfect balance of mushrooms, carrots, other vegetables and rice in a white meat chicken and broth mixture. North China also has a good one.

SEAFOOD PHO from Pho Mi in Miamisburg
Pho is a veitnamese soup made with broth, rice noodles and herbs and is know asthe national dish of Vietnam. The seafood version is loaded with shrimp, crab meat and squid, and is simply delicious.

SPICY VEGETABLE SOUP from KABUKI. This soup is a fantastic mix of spicy pepper broth, bean sprouts and onions. This can clear your sinuses and make your cold feel better all at the same time. It is the perfect tune up for a sushi feast. Enjoy the color and aroma of the soup, it tastes as good as it looks.

Also don’t forget to check out Dorothy Lane Market for a daily selection of housemade soups. They usually have four or five featured soups, including vegetarian and gluten free options. Check here to check out the soup of the day selections.

Have we missed your favorite soup? Tell us about it in the comments below.

Taste of Jerusalem Opens 2nd Location

January 17, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Mohammed

Babylon Mediterranean Cuisine in Miamisburg has been bought and converted into the 2nd location for Taste Of Jerusalem.

The Miamisburg restaurant opened a couple of weeks ago, according to one of the owners, who are all family. The original location in Fairborn has been open about 4 years. They serve up some of the most authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavor you’ll find in the Miami Valley. For Mediterranean lovers, their cuisine is guaranteed to please the taste buds with authentic Jerusalem food.

I ordered their lamb bowl, which was served over rice with tzatziki, onion, parsley and hummus. They offered me a taste of the chicken schwerma, which was juicy and flavorful.

The menu is the same at both locations. And don’t worry; if it’s your first time trying something, they’ll be happy to offer you a taste of something.

Mixed Grill Kabob

Stop by and experience the Taste of Jerusalem and tell them DaytonDining Sent you!

Taste Of Jerusalem

9656 Springboro pike, Miamisburg

3800 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn

Hours:

Mon – Sat 11am – 8pm
Sun noon -8pm

Young’s Dairy Celebrates 156th Birthday

January 17, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Young’s history begins in 1869 when relatives of the Young Family built the red barn. Hap Young bought the 60-acre farm and house shortly after the end of World War II. For the next 10 years, Hap and his three sons, Carl, Bob, and Bill, farmed the 60 acres, plus up to 500 additional rented acres. They grew grain, raised hogs, and milked cows.

In 1958, the Young Family decided to try to sell Jersey milk directly to the public. The first sales room was a modest operation. They built a 10’ by 10’ room onto the end of the milk room. The equipment was also modest – some glass jugs, a refrigerator, a cash drawer, and the honor system. The customer would drive up, open the refrigerator, get his gallon of milk, leave an empty jug and the money, and drive away.

There was a market for farm fresh milk, so in 1960, we build and opened their first real dairy store. They started dipping ice cream in this store. They also added other dairy products, like cheese, and snack foods. This building is attached to the big red barn and is where they make our ice cream today.

In 1993, we added the first activity at Udders & Putters – an 18-hole, farm theme miniature golf course. 1995 marked the first year for our driving range. 1996 saw the addition of a state of the art 9 position batting cage which features softball and hardball pitching machines.

We opened a new full-service restaurant, The Golden Jersey Inn in 1998. This beautiful timber frame building restaurant features great country style food with a generous helping of friendly service.

In 1999, they built Barnabe’s Walnut Grove, to host group picnics, family reunions and company picnics. Located just south of our popular Udders & Putters area, Barnabe’s Walnut Grove can easily serve groups with home cooked meals and delicious homemade ice cream from 50 to over 5,000! They built an additional 18-hole miniature golf course in 2000 to keep up with the demand for miniature golf.

They added Cowvin’s Fast Slide in 2008 – a 30’ slide with a couple of bumps on the way down. They started making Young’s Farmstead Cheese in July 2009. Uusing only milk from their herd of Jersey cows to make the cheese, they make Cheddar, Colby, Baby Swiss, Jersey Jack, Pepper Jack, Gouda and Fresh Cheddar Curds.

They continue to make improvements each year, adding new walking paths, installed ball dryers and a cover home plate area so they can operate the batting cages in the rain and have added to the landscaping around the farm. In 2017 Young’s on the Moove, their food truck hit the road.

Last July they added Cowtherine’s Carousel, This carousel comes with COWS and is located just north of the Dairy Store. The building is enclosed and heated for year-round use.

Young’s is celebrating their 156th Birthday January 17th – 20th, 2025 with the following promotions:

Udders & Putters Specials: $1.56 for rides on Cowtherine’s Carousel, games of miniature golf and medium buckets of golf balls

Young’s Farmstead Cheese Specials:

50% off of our two different samplers featuring eight of our farmstead cheeses made on our farm from our delicious Jersey cow milk. Bring home (at least) one of each sampler.

Dairy Store Specials:

$1.56 off all cones, all burgers, Deep Fried Breaded Cheddar Cheese Curds, Chedda Cheese Crispys, 4 Pack Homemade Buckeyes, 1/2 Gallons of Homemade Ice Cream and kid’s meals

FREE — A Souvenir Young’s 156th Anniversary mug included with purchase of any burger, kid’s meal, cone or cheese curds, while supplies last.

OR GET A MUG WITH ANY:156th Birthday Sundae- Two scoops of our Sea Salty Double Caramel ice cream covered in hot fudge, whipped cream, chocolate chips and a homemade brownie for $9.25

Root Beer Float 0 A scoop of Young’s homemade Vanilla ice cream floating in Mug root beer. $7.25

Udders & Putters Specials:

$1.56 for rides on Cowtherine’s Carousel, games of miniature golf and medium buckets of golf balls

Oyster Fest Returns to Lily’s

January 14, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Oyster Fest 2025 is back this month at Lily’s! Now in its ninth year you can enjoy oyster specials from Wednesday, January 15th, through Sunday the 31st, during dinner service only.

“I had my first oyster ever when I worked at a Japanese fine-dining restaurant in Chicago starting in 2005. I have to admit, it was not love at first slurp. It took me until I moved to Louisiana where oysters are a way of life for me to become a convert and now I love them any and all ways, though the Oyster Shooters we do with choice of bloody mary mix and vodka or sake and ponzu sauce are a tribute to that first way I ever had an oyster are a favorite for sure,” said owner Emily Mendenhall.

Mendenhall says the Lily’s kitchen team works to create and serve a variety of oysters, some raw, some fried, an oyster po-boy and of course oyster shooters. Here’s what you’ll find on the menu:

Lily’s Dayton
329 E. 5th Street
Dayton, OH 45402

937-723-7637

Lunch
Wed- Fri 11am – 2pm

Dinner
Wed, Thurs & Sun 4:30pm – 9:00pm
Fri and Sat 4:30pm – 10:00pm

Brunch
Sat & Sun 10am – 3pm

Reservations are highly suggested! Walk-in parties are still welcome.

Please give us a call or book your reservation through Tock or on our website.

937-723-7637

$5 Bowls from KFC are Back

January 11, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

To kick off 2025, KFC has decided to bring back the bowls. So if you want tasty chicken, delicious sides and meals that combine both of these things, then these chicken loaded bowls are gonna be your jam.

First off, we have to start with the newest addition to the bowl lineup. In this case, it is their new Nashville Hot Loaded Fries Bowl. If that sounds delicious, that’s because it is. This bowl features, crispy fries, pickles, their iconic coleslaw, the Original Recipe chicken nuggets, and of course a Nashville hot sauce on top. If you like a kick with your chicken, this is the bowl to try.

Of course, that’s not the only bowl they have on the menu to keep you warm this winter. There’s also a Nashville Hot Mac & Cheese Bowl, a Nashville Hot Famous Bowl, a classic Mac & Cheese Bowl and finally their iconic Famous Bowl.

While the Nashville Hot Loaded Fries Bowl features fries (obviously), the other bowls are either mac & cheese or mashed potatoes as the base carb. Fans have picked the Mac & Cheese Bowl as the ultimate favorite. But if you want a kick of heat, then giving that Nashville Hot mac & cheese bowl a try is a must.

Even more exciting than the fact that we have these five bowls to fall in love with is the fact that they are just $5 each. Yes they will only be around for a limited time, but KFC is excited for these bowls to be part of thei winter menu.

Roost Closes After 13 Years in the Oregon District

January 8, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Roost, an Oregon District staple since November of 2011 operated by owner/Chef Dana Downs, showcased a menu of Italian dishes with a modern approach. This past August they rebranded as Culina, offering a small plates with a “fine casual” service model.

After just 3 months Downs announced November 14th “While the change to the Culina concept from Roost has been well received, our loyal customers have spoken -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.”

Fast forward to January 2025, the restaurant closed for a week long winter break. Then suddenly the social media presence for Roost/Culina disappeared, reservations were turned off on the website and posts on the Instagram accounts were taken down and then the entire site was taken down. We reached out to Chef Downs, but have heard nothing back.

Just a bit ago we were able to confirm the following communication was sent to Roost staff from owners Dana & Katherine Downs:

“Thank you all for your hard work and dedication during the holiday season. We deeply value the effort each of you has contributed to Roost, and it has been a privilege working alongside such a talented an committed team.

After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to terminate al employment relationships at Roost, effective immediately….We are currently engaged in discussion with potential buyers for the restaurant, and they have expressed interest in retaining the current staff.”

The email continued with info about final paychecks and W2’s and wished them the very best in their future endeavors.

After so many years of great food and service, we hate when a restaurant goes out like this and we hope the entire staff lands on their feet quickly.

New Menu Just Released at Centerville Eatery

January 8, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Chef Adrian Madrigal Mendiola, the executive Chef at Meridien Uptown, has over 25 years in the culinary arts, training in Europe, South America, and is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu France. He’s perfected the techniques of classical and multicultural cuisine. He has just released a new menu for the Centerville eatery.

Meridien Uptown
28 W. Franklin St,
Centerville, OH 45459

(937) 723-6687

For those who love a reservation and want a guaranteed seat, we take reservations for about 60% of our regular tables.

If you can’t get a reservation, we absolutely take walk-ins. With 30 seats at our community bar and 20 seats at our regular bar, we can generally accommodate most people each night.

Wed & Thurs 4pm – 10pm

Fri: 4pm – Midnight

Sat: 11am – Midnight

Sun: 11am – 8pm

Note: Kitchen closes at 9pm on Wednesday and Thursday & 10pm on Friday and Saturday night.

$1 Bottomless Coffee Deal at All the Best

January 7, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Attention coffee enthusiasts and breakfast lovers: All The Best Deli is brewing up something extraordinary to jumpstart your day! Starting today, the iconic New York-style deli is offering $1 bottomless coffee every morning from 7 AM to 11 AM. That’s unlimited refills of rich, freshly brewed coffee for the unbeatable price of just one dollar!

Why settle for a single cup when you can sip to your heart’s content? This caffeinated offer is more than just a deal—it’s a morning revolution. Whether you’re gearing up for a busy day or easing into the weekend, All The Best Deli has you covered with high-quality coffee brewed from premium beans. Bold, smooth, and endlessly satisfying, each cup is crafted to pair perfectly with their standout breakfast menu.

“We wanted to give our customers something special—a way to say thank you for their loyalty and to make their mornings brighter,” said [Lee Schear], owner of All The Best Deli. “Great coffee at an unbelievable price just felt like the perfect way to start the day.”

Pair your bottomless brew with fan favorites like:

Corned Beef Hash – A hearty classic that’s as comforting as it is delicious.
Challah French Toast – Indulgent, golden, and perfect for a sweet start to the day.
Potato Pancakes – Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and made to perfection.
And so much more!

Whether you’re a savory breakfast devotee or have a sweet tooth, the menu offers something for everyone. And with bottomless coffee at your side, there’s no better way to kick off your day.

All The Best Deli
5940 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45429

Open 7 days a week
7:00am – 8pm

Girl Scout Cookie Season Has Begun

January 7, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

How to order Girl Scout cookies this year:

The way the young ladies sell cookies has changed. Rarely do they go door to door anymore. But technology has helped them make videos asking for the sale, or send emails or texts with a link to an online order form.

Ordering Girl Scout cookies always seems like a mad scramble (don’t put it off like I always do and miss out), so if you want to snag a few boxes, you have a few options. First off, you can always order them directly through a locally registered Girl Scout. If you don’t know any offhand, you can either check in with your local Girl Scout council, or use this handy Girl Scout Cookie Finder to locate an active booth near you.
Starting February 21, you can also pop your zip code into the Girl Scout Cookie Finder and have boxes shipped directly to your home. If you really want to stay on top of things, you can text the word “COOKIES” to 59618, and you can keep up with the cookies and other Girl Scout news that way.

Enter your information here to be notified when cookie booths open near you! Girl Scout Cookie booths in the area starting starting February 14.