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Lisa Grigsby

Wright Dunbar Ice Cream Shop Opens Thursday

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Celebrate the opening of Dayton’s first rolled ice cream shop this Thursday August 8th at 3pm in Wright Dunbar! Discounted prices on select menu items and an exciting chance to win FREE ice cream for the month of August!

I Heart Ice Cream is Dayton’s first and only rolled ice cream that uses an Asian method of producing ice cream.  Their mission is to produce and sell the finest quality rolled ice cream at fair prices with a continued commitment to the freshest ingredients while respecting the earth and environment.

“I Heart Ice Cream was created during the pandemic in 2020, with hopes of bringing food into neighborhoods when social distancing was crucial for safety. Since officially opening for business in May of 2021, the company has expanded into the 2nd Street Market in downtown Dayton. A storefront will provide a permanent location with more operational hours and special even options for our customers”, said owner Liz Smith.

I Heart Ice Cream
9 N. Williams Street
Dayton OH 45402.

Open Wed, Thurs 12pm – 7pm
Sat, Sun 11am-8pm.   

IHOP’s All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes are Back

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IHOP is bringing back its $5 all-you-can-eat pancakes promotion. The restaurant chain known for its fluffy pancakes and other breakfast classics began offering the all-you-can-eat deal this week and said it will be available through Sept. 15 at U.S.-based locations.

 Customers who choose partake in the promotion will get a full stack of five buttermilk pancakes to begin with, followed by additional flapjacks served two at a time, on an as-requested basis.

In a news release IHOP said the restaurant has historically launched the promotion at the beginning of every year, but decided in 2024 to offer it during the start of the back-to-school season “to help families when schedules are tight, and wallets are pinched from shopping.”

IHOP
6930 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 45414

(937) 387-9106

Sun – Thurs 7am – midnight
Fri & Sat 24 hours

Taste of Belgium Now Open at Austin Landing

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After a soft opening today, the official ribbon cutting for Austin Landing’s Taste of Belgium will be Tuesday, July 30th at 11:30am. With 116 seats inside, 30 at the bar and another 60 on the patio, this location is much larger than the one at The Greene.  The eatery hired 50 employees, including a management team with experience from TJ Chumps and The Cheesecake Factory. There are even semi private rooms on the north side of the building for groups. This is the 10th location for this chain restaurant, with the majority and Cincinnati and one in Kentucky.

Jean-François Flechet

The regional restaurant chain  is owned by Jean-François Flechet when he returned from his native Belgium in 2007 with a 120# cast iron waffle maker. His goal was to bring the waffles he cherished as a child to his new home in Cincinnati, Ohio. After refining his recipe, waffle baking began in the back of a produce store at Cincinnati’s historic Findlay Market. The store was crowded with waffle-lovers for weeks and he was asked to find a new home. Taste of Belgium was born. Soon after, the first ToB Bistro opened with traditional (and not-so-traditional) Belgian cuisine serving breakfast, brunch and dinner with Cincinnati’s finest beer lineup.

In 2023, Jean-François was inducted as an honorary knight by the Knighthood of the Belgian Brewers’ Paddle for his efforts in promoting Belgian beer and culture in the United States

The menu, which features breakfast/brunch items, burgers and salads

SHAREABLES

  • Poutine

    BELGIAN FRITES $7 –  Chipotle mayo

  • FRITES & DIPS $12-  Chipotle mayo, pesto mayo, malt vinegar mayo, curry ketchup
  • CARBONNADES POUTINE $15- Beef braised in TOB Tripel beer, shaved radishes, pickled onions, Cheddar curds, frites
  • BRUSSELS SPROUTS $11 – Pancetta, mustard and capers infused sherry vinaigrette
  • MUSSELS GRATIN $13 – Mussels on the half shell, Gruyère cheese, bread crumbs, white wine, lemon
  • BIER CHEESE $13 Raspberry Lambic beer, housemade pretzels
  • MAC & CHEESE $13 – Cheddar, chipotle, toasted breadcrumbs

SAVORY CRÊPES

  • HAM & GRUYÈRE $13 – Ham, Gruyère cheese, sunny-side farm egg
  • PIG & FIG – $14.00 – Prosciutto, Brie, fig jam, arugula
  • MUSHROOM $13 – Roasted cremini & onions, herbed farmer’s cheese, Havarti, arugula, sherry vinaigrette
MAINS
  • BELTUCKY HOT BROWN $17 – House-roasted turkey, candied bacon, tomatoes, waffle, chipotle, Cheddar Mornay sauce
  • WAFFLE & CHICKEN $16.50 Ohio maple syrup, hot sauce, garnish salad with blue cheese, carrots, cucumber and lemon vinaigrette
  • MACHINE GUN $18 – Merguez sausage and bun made exclusively for us, mixed greens, sliced tomato, frites, chipotle mayo

SIGNATURE BRUNCH

Breakfast plate

  • BREAKFAST PLATE $15 – Two farm eggs, breakfast potatoes, choice of protein and bread.
    Proteins: Eckerlin goetta, pork sausage links, turkey links, smoked bacon or black bean patty. + Merguez sausage (3), Breads: waffle, biscuit, croissant or sourdough toast
  • WAFFLE BENEDICT $15 Grilled ham, sunny-side egg, Hollandaise sauce, arugula
  • MCWAFFLE. $14- Sunny side egg, smoked bacon, Gruyère cheese, Ohio maple syrup, frites
  • CHICKEN, BISCUIT & GRAVY $16.25 -Buttermilk biscuit, fried chicken breast, pepper gravy, sunny-side egg

HANDHELDS

  • Belgian Burger

    BELGIAN BURGER $16.90All natural 7oz beef patty (or Beyond Burger), cheddar, special sauce, arugula, fried onions, brioche bun, frites

  • BISTRO BURGER $16.90 – All natural 7oz beef patty (or Beyond Burger), smoked bacon, herbed farmer’s cheese, tomato, arugula, aïoli, brioche bun, frites
  • BLACK BEAN BURGER $16.90 – Housemade black bean patty, pepper jack, spinach, onions, tomato, aïoli, brioche bun, frites
  • GRILLED OR FRIED CHICKEN – $16.90 Smoked Gouda, spring mix, tomato, aïoli, brioche bun, frites
  • SOUTHWESTERN WAFFLE- $14- Roasted turkey, pepper jack, spring mix, tomato, chipotle mayo, frites
  • GRILLED HAM & CHEESE $16 – Parmesan butter, ham, Gruyère cheese, arugula, lemon vinaigrette, shredded carrots, Sirop de Liège on artisan sourdough, frites
FISH SANDWICH $16.90 – Kwaremont beer battered haddock, kale slaw, brioche bun, tartar sauce, frites

SALADS

  • HARVEST SALAD $14.75 – Spring mix, herbed farmer’s cheese, Granny Smith apple, roasted sweet potato, dried cherries, farro, black pepper nuts, pomegranate molasses vinaigrette
  • BUDDHA BOWL $11 Sweet potatoes, pickled onions, roasted shallots and mushrooms, shredded carrots, farro, avocado, kimchi, arugula, red wine vinaigrette
  • Add Black Bean Patty $5, Add Grilled/Fried Chicken $7, Add Salmon $8.00, Add Tofu $5.00

LIÈGE WAFFLES

  • OVER THE TOP WAFFLE $12 Lemon curd, mixed berries, maple Ricotta whipped cream, black pepper nuts
  • S’MORE WAFFLE $10 Housemade marshmallow whip, Belgian chocolate
  • BANANA & NUTELLA WAFFLE $9
  • STRAWBERRIES & CREAM WAFFLE $9
  • BELGIAN CHOCOLATE & CREAM WAFFLE $8
  • PLAIN WAFFLE $5.00 Nothing plain about it! No syrup needed!

CRÊPES

  • BANANA & NUTELLA CRÊPE $9
  • CARAMEL APPLE & WALNUT CRÊPE $9
  • LAVENDAR SUGAR & LEMON CURD CRÊPES $9

Happy Hours:

Mussels & Frites

Mon- Fri open to 10am $2 off bloodies and Mimosas

Wed- Sun 3-6pm
$6 draft beers an House wines, $4 well drinks and 1/2 price apps in the bar
Thurs 4pm – close All you can eat mussels and frites $23 and 1/2 off select bottles of wine
Bar Manager Laura shared with us their are 20 Belgium beers on tap and Taste of Belgium is the only restaurant in the US to serve all five of the trappist beers from Chimay.  As with all other Trappist breweries, the beer is produced under the supervision of  monks and the beer is sold only for financial support of the monastery and good causes.

Taste of Belgium
10267 Penny Lane
Miami Twp., OH 45342

Mon 8am – 3pm
Tues – Sat 8am – 10pm
Sun 8am – 9pm

Troni Pizza & Pasta Opens Downtown

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Beto and his wife Qelja are following in the family business, opening Troni’s Pizza & Pasta in the spot that formerly housed Carmen’s Deli in the Stratacache Tower on North Main Street. Beto is the son of the late Jimmy Troni, who owned Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen in Kettering and Deroma Italian Restaurant in Huber Heights. When his dad died in 2015, he moved to Florida, which is where he grew up.

He returned to Dayton in fall of 2023 where he worked with his Aunt and Uncle at  Demnika’s Italiano on S. Dixie Drive in Kettering.  Most recently we helped his father’s best friend Mo Jusufi open Jimmy’s Italian Cuisine at 824 E. Fifth St this past May.  All while working on getting his downtown eatery open.  Beto shares  it took him four months to clean up and and source the equipment needed to open his place.m He shared his landlord was very helpful during this time. He says he grew up making pizza’s and when he moved back, he sold his Troni’s Pizza in Delray Beach  pizza shop to his younger brother to run.

When asked Beto shared he came back to the Miami Valley because “Dayton needed good pizza.”  He’s excited about being a part of the neighborhood and creating local jobs.

Troni describe his pizza as “New York Style with a hand tossed crust that looks right at you when you hold it up to eat it.”  He cuts the pizza’s into 6 huge pieces that sell for $5- $8 and he’ll offer different slices each day to grab and go,  from the classics like pepperoni and sausage to gourmet pizza’s like chicken, bacon ranch, Southwest Spicy Chicken, Hawaiian and more. Of course you can also order a whole pie made to order.

Beto shared that when it comes to his food he doesn’t cut corners, he uses the best ingredients, something his father taught him, that makes for the best food.

Of course there’s more than pizza on the menu:

Be sure and save room from desserts, they offer cannolis, New York Stye Cheescake, chocolate Mousse and Tiramisu.

Be sure and take advantage of these specials and tell them DaytonDining sent you!

Troni’s Pizza & Pasta 
40 N Main St
Dayton, OH 45402938-221-9864
Hours:
Mon – Friday 10am – 6pm

The Ugly Duckling 2.0

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After closing down their Springfield Street location this past February, this morning at 7am Mason Schindler, Dexter Clay, also known as “Uncle Boof,” who owns Uncle Boof’s World Famous Pancake Mix and Zach Jeckering, opened the doors to their new restaurant on East Fifth Street in St. Anne’s Hill.  With almost no  fanfare, the eatery was packed when I visited this afternoon.

The new place will be open later and serve 6 days a week!   The art on the walls is eclectic and colorful and each table also had a small dice/tee game on it to play while you are waiting on your food.

I had the Eggs N’ Stuff breakfast and added the sausage gravy to my tots and I left there stuffed! It was a lot of food for $10. Can’t wait to go back and try some of Uncle Boof’s World Famous Pancakes! They even have gluten-free waffles.

If you go visit, tell them Dayton Dining sent you.

The Ugly Duckling

St. Anne’s Hill
1430 E. Fifth St.
Dayton, Oh 45402

Tues- Sun 7am – 4pm

9 Places For Oysters in the Miami Valley

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Oysters are highly nutritious shellfish that offer a wide array of health benefits. They’re packed with high quality protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants — all of which benefit health.

East Coast oysters are known for their briny, salty, and complex flavor, with hints of seaweed, minerals, and sometimes butter. West Coast oysters are known for their sweet and fruity flavor, with notes of melon, cucumber, and citrus.

East Coast oysters are long and smooth, with a narrow base and tear drop shape. West Coast oysters are round with rough, fluted edges.

The size of the oyster doesn’t much matter, it’s a personal preference whether you look them big or small, but it should look full within the shell. A quality oyster won’t be too thin or too salty.

While some people believe you should let it slide down your throat without biting it, chewing it one or two times will allow you to get all the flavor.

While it’s not necessary to use condiments, and some people actually prefer their fish plain, there are a variety of garnishes that can add an extra pop of flavor! Lemon, cocktail sauce, or a shallot mignonette are all common choices. These all add a little zing, without completely overpowering the taste of the oyster.

Where to order oysters in the Miami Valley:

Club Oceano Seafood & Bar
4429 Cedar Park Dr, Beavercreek
 (937) 988-0909

Oysters Rockefeller  - Baked Oysters Topped with Cheese, Chopped Spinach, Green Herbs, and Citrus Bearnaise. $26
Fresh Oysters  – Half dozen $20, One dozen  $39
Monday Special- $1 oysters all day when ordered 6 at a time.
Flemings Steak House
4432 Walnut Street at The Greene
937-320-9548

harvested by hand, flown in daily, freshly shucked and served with house-made mignonette | Half  $25 / Dozen $ 49

Papi Grande

Foremost Seafood

1912 Woodman Center Dr, Kettering
937-298-1986
Initially just a wholesale provider, we have expanded to provide fresh seafood to local customers as well.
Here’s what’s in stock this week: In-shell chesapeake bay oysters  $12 dozen, West Coast papi grande $18dozen
Shucked- $24 pint
12 in-shell frozen dozen $19

Gather at The Arcade
37 West 4th Street, Dayton
937) 637-3945
Will be offering a rotating selection of freshly shucked east coast and west coast oysters with mignonette, cocktail sauce, hot sauce, and crackers for $2.50 a piece. **While supplies last

Jay’s Seafood

Oysters on the half shell

225 E. 6th Street in the Oregon District
(937) 222-2892
Oysters on the Half Shell -Blue Point from Long Island Sound, juicy and mild in taste
$2.75 ea / $6 for $16.50 / $12 for $33
Oysters Rockefeller – (6) Freshly opened oysters with fresh spinach and spices topped with mozzarella cheese $17.5

Sea Jax Tavern

5900 Bigger Road, Kettering
937.439.1664

OYSTERS RAW OR FRIED*…$3.39
each extra select oyster served with Jax House made cocktail sauce, lemon wedge and saltine crackers. Delivered fresh daily- subject to sell out

The Paragon Super Club
797 Miamisburg Centerville Rd. Washington Twsp
(937) 433-1234

Oysters Rockefeller- A classic beginning to any meal  $18
Fried Oysters $18

The Silver Slipper
1105 Wayne Ave, Dayton
(937) 344-8531

Oysters are delivered each Wednesday essentially direct from the farms. Our weekly oyster selections aim to highlight regional differences (west coast puget sound, west coast british columbia, canadian maritime and new england) as well as geographical differences (oceanic vs river influenced, beach grown vs tidal raised, etc.).  Range from $3-$4.50. Served w/ mignonette & lemon, tabasco on request, cocktail or horseradish .50¢

Sonora Grill
5438 Burkhardt Rd. Dayton
(937) 963-2205

Ostoines Zarandeados- 12 pieces marinated in garlic butter and a touch of chipotle perfectly grilled on the grill.  $24.99

Ostoiones Permidaos – 12 fresh pieces, accompanied with shrimp and octupus ceviche. $35.99

Got a favorite place we missed, leave us a comment below.

Table 33 to Open In Former Est! Est! Est! Space at Arcade

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In October of 2022 Table 33 announced they would be building out a new space on the first floor of the Arcade.   But according to owner Charlie Carroll, those plans changed and yesterday he inked a deal with Cross Street Partners to take over the Est! Est! Est! space.

Space Table 33 is set to open at the Arcade in early fall 2024. With a dedication to local dishes and a community-centered environment, Table 33 aims to captivate diners with innovative dishes, a welcoming ambiance, and impeccable service.  Dinner service will be from 4-9pm and the restaurant will be open 7 days a week.

The restaurant’s interior will undergo a transformation that will enhance the Table 33 brand and create a setting that invites guests to linger and savor each moment.  Table service will be back and you can expect table cloths and linen napkins when they open. Table 33 plans to retain its current breakfast and lunch menu that showcases a blend of local flavors and inspirations with high-caliber options.

Charlie Carroll

“We could not be more excited about the future as Table 33 will be a part of our city’s history in the revitalization of the Arcade. This is an opportunity our parents and grandparents dreamed about, and we are honored to be a part of it”, said Charlie Carroll.  With a refreshed management team, and a new Chef from Columbus who is “Michelin Star trained” and has a lot of international experience, that they expect to be able to present a menu that is more focused on their original farm to table concept.  Their sous chef is vegan and will help them offer new options.

 

The Lights Will Go Off at Ghostlight Midtown

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Ghostlight Coffee Midtown opened its second location in Dayton on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 800 S. Patterson Blvd, next door to Old Scratch Pizza.  Today they announced via social media that Tues, July 23rd will be the last day for that location.

 

“It is with a very heavy heart, but one full of memories, that it is time for us to say goodbye to Ghostlight Midtown. Tuesday, July 23rd will be our last day of business at 800 South Patterson Blvd. Thank you Dayton for your support of this location over the past five (almost) years.

Please visit us at our other three retail shops:

*our original location, Ghostlight Coffee Historic South Park at 1291 Wayne Ave.
*our bagel shop & bakers, Dough, a bakery by Ghostlight at 2nd Street Market
*our coffee, cocktails & small plates restaurant Gather, in the historic Dayton Arcade, 37 W. 4th Street”

Owner Shane Anderson shared this statement with us:

” Balancing the stability of the business with pressing family medical issues has made it necessary for us to simplify our lives, leading to this difficult decision.

We truly value the support of Dayton over the years.

We are working with the staff of our location to either find positions elsewhere within the company or with other great restaurants in Dayton. If you know anyone hiring coffee and restaurant employees, please reach out to me at [email protected].”

It’s Summer Restaurant Week

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Since 2005 the Miami Valley Restaurant Association has been hosting a week long 3 meal deal promotion at local eateries all over the region.  While it technically starts tonight and runs through next Sunday, July 28th, please check the days that the restaurant you choose is participating.  This year those 3 course meals will range from $20.24-$45.24.

For each meal sole $1 will be donated and split between  Adopt a Pit dog rescue and the MVRA Education Foundation. Menu’s are posted on the MVRA website.

Participating Restaurants include:

Agave & Rye
Amber Rose Restaurant
Archer’s Tavern
Bunkers Bar and Grill
Carvers Steaks & Chops
CBCB Grill
Chappys Social House
Chop House
Coco’s Bistro
Corner Kitchen
El Meson
Figlio
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Greek Street

Jay’s Seafood
Little Fish Brewing Co
Loose Ends Brewing
Manna Uptown
Moeller Brew Barn*
Nick’s Restaurant
Pasha Grill
Primo Italian Steakhouse
Rip Rap Roadhouse
Roost Modern Italian
Smith’s Boat House
The Caroline
The Melting Pot*
Treasure Island Supper Club*
* New this year

Local Coffee Shop Gets National Attention

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ContempoRoast was chosen Distilled Brewed & Reviewed to represent Ohio in host John’s a one year project to feature a coffee roaster in a different US state each Sunday.

Here’s his  feature on Centerville’s ContempoRoast owned by Mindy Hoffbauer and her son Andy in August of 2021.

 The coffee shop feature a coffee lab where guests can order flights and attend tastings or classes.  They also offer flavored lattes, affogatos with ice cream, espresso drinks, drips, pour overs, cold brews, teas, lemonades and more. They also feature treats from various local bakers like Seasoned with Love and Adelaide’s Wholesome Baked.

Food Truck Brunch & Petting Zoo at Brightside

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The Brightside will host their 2nd Food Truck Rally Brunch this Sun,  July 21st – from 11am to 3pm!
They’re going“Down on the Farm  with the addition of fresh produce vendors, live music, and a petting zoo! In addition to some great food, the bar will be open and  offering cocktails, mimosas, Bloody Marys, and non alcoholic drinks from The Brightside!
Entry is FREE to our family friendly food truck rally with tons of vendors serving brunch, this will be a foodie event that you will not want to miss!
Food Vendors:
Home Cooked Vibes
Cruisin Cuisine
Let’s Eat Food Truck
The Food Pitt
Rennys Hennys
Delish
El Bueno Taco
Nourishing Souls Mobile Juice Bar
Jars by Jas
Kerry’s Café
 Live Music: Andy Rush (in the bar)
Petting Zoo: Dream Maker Farm – 11am to 1pm
(Including a Lil’ Sebastian look alike!)
Enjoy Goat Yoga from 10-11am before brunch
Tickets to Goat Yoga are sold separately here.
Fresh Produce from Regenerate Garden Co and Foxhole Farm
The Brightside patio and indoor seating areas will be open for everyone to hang out in during the event.

Tavern 201 Grand Opening July 19th

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Christine Fowler and her husband bought the old Paisanos, (which had been owned by the  Condi family
for the last 50+ years) this past February.

After some redecoration and hard work, they ’re now open as the 201 Taven, and their grand opening is Friday July 19 at 6 pm- midnight.  This  family friendly Tavern will serve pizza, subs, salads and wraps. Food can be ordered until 10pm and they will also offer carry out and delivery.  They will offer acoustic music on the weekends.

201 Taven
201 Brandt St.
Dayton Ohio 45404

937.496.5841

Restaurants Taking a Summer Vacation

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Summer break isn’t just for students. While the warmer days of summer mean “ramp-up time” for restaurants in many beach cities, industry folk here in Dayton are accustomed to the opposite. As students go on sabbatical, many restaurant owners have created a habit of following suit, closing up shop from days to weeks.

Whether giving their teams time to refresh or using the time to freshen up their space, we thought it would be nice to spread the word on those we’re aware of and invite you to use their summer break as an extra excuse to try somewhere new.

Ashley’s Pastry Shop | 21 Park Ave, Dayton

will take vacation on Saturday, July 20th reopening, Tuesday, July 30th

Baker Benji’s | 700 Troy Street, Dayton

will close Sunday, July 28th and reopen Tuesday, August 6th

Big Sky Bread Company | 3070 Far Hills Ave, Kettering

Closing for our Family Vacation July 13 Through July 24. Will reopen July 25th at 7am

Bill’s Donut Shop | 268 N Main St, Centerville 

Bill’s will be closing for renovations on Sunday, July 7th no later than 9:00 PM (earlier if we run out of donuts), and
will re-open (carry-out only) at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 17th. We will be back in full operation by August 1st.
Grist | 46 W. 5th Street, Dayton, OH
will be closed July 15- Aug 1st while they take a culinary adventure to Italy for research

Roma’s Pizza & Pasta | 282 W Central Ave, Springboro, OH 45066

Will be closed for vacation from June 26 – Aug 14, reopening Wed, Aug 15th at 11am

It’s Italian Week at The Caroline

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The Caroline in Troy is celebrating the flavors of Italy July 16-20th. They’ve released a special menu with Italian specials all week long. 

STARTER: 

THREE 3 OZ. ITALIAN MEATBALLS SERVED IN A SKILLET WITH MARINARA SAUCE,MOZZARELLA AND PROVOLONE  CHEESE AND GARLIC BREAD $13SOUPS:    ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP             MINESTRONE

SALAD SPECIAL:

ITALIAN SALAD – LETTUCE, CHOPPED CELERY, RED ONION, PEPERONCINO, OLIVES, CHERRY TOMATOES TOSSED WITH OIL, VINEGAR DRESSING, PARMESAN CHEESE  $7

CHEFS SPECIAL:

CAPRESE CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA – 8 OZ CHICKEN BREAST LIGHTLY BREADED, THINLY SLICED PROSCIUTTO, FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL, CHERRY TOMATOES WITH A CHICKEN BALSAMIC SAUCE $26

SCALLOP SPECIAL:

SAUTEED SCALLOPS IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, ONIONS, ROASTED RED PEPPERS, CHILI PEPPERS, GARLIC, TOMATOES, TOMATO SAUCE, PARSLEY, CLAM JUICE, ITALIAN SPICES, SERVED OVER LINGUINE $32

GOURMET SUB :

HAM SALAMI, PEPPERONI, ONIONS, BANANA PEPPERS, MARINARA SAUCE, MOZZARELLA AND PROVOLONE CHEESE,  DRIZZLED WITH ITALIAN DRESSING SERVED HOT WITH ITALIAN FRIES WITH PARMESAN CHEESE AND ITALIAN SEASONING $17

PREMIUM SIDE:

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS (4)  $8

DESSERT OF THE DAY:  

TIRAMISU – 2 LAYERS OF SPONGE CAKE, SOAKED IN TIRAMISU FLAVORED SAUCE, LAYERED WITH CREAM AND MASCARPONE CHEESE, THEN FINISHED WITH A DUSTING COCOA $10

DRINK SPECIAL:

THE NEGRONI

PERONI BEER ON DRAFT $5 PINT

5 South market Street
Troy, OH 45373

(937) 552-7676 

Hours:
Tues- Sat 4-9pm

Christophers Announces New Hours & Early Bird Menu

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Dave Krites, President of Christopher’s Restaurant & Catering shared the following news about their hours:

“I am excited to announce a few changes to hours and menus.  Effective July 15, 2024, we will be expanding our hours to include Tuesdays and modifying our hours Tuesday – Sunday 7AM – 2PM, with the addition of our “Early Bird” menu featuring breakfasts for under $10 and half price coffee.

Additionally, we will be eliminating our Wednesday and Thursday night dinners and focusing on a “date night” menu on Fridays. The Friday menu will include our amazing Prime Rib, Southern Style Brisket, Salmon, Cod, Pork Chops, Mediterranean Pasta and Vegetarian Strudel and the return of our jumbo baked sweet potatoes with our famous sweet butter.   We will now be accepting reservations for our Friday dining experience by calling the restaurant.”

 

Regular menu:

Christopher’s Restaurant

4211 Linden Avenue
Dayton, OH, 45432
937-299-0089
Tues – Sun 7am -2pm
Fri 5-9pm
The also have an event venue:

Centerville Has a New Option for Greek Cuisine

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Opening Monday, July 15th at 10am in the Cornerstone development in Centerville, The Great Greek will be serving up gyros, greek salads, falafels, Grilled Lamb Souvlaki and feta fries  as well as four signature house-made dips, including Hummus, Tzatziki, Melitzanosalata (eggplant dip) and Tirokafteri (spicy roasted red pepper).
and more.  This fast casual eatery is the first Ohio franchise for the Florida based chain.

Miss Karla with a K and Rohit (Rick) Patel

Entrepreneur and 12-year Dayton-area resident and franchise owner Rohit (Rick) Patel shared, “I’m excited to bring the delicious flavors of the Mediterranean to our community,” said Patel, an entrepreneur and 12-year Dayton-area resident. “When I discovered that The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill was built on a foundation of authentic recipes made fresh daily using high-quality ingredients, I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of.”

I was lucky enough to attend a sneak peek lunch this weekend.  I was greeted by General Manager, Miss Karla with a K, who exuded charm and warmth as she welcomed my and opened the door for me as she explained how I would order at the counter, get a number and my food would be brought to me at my table.  The small dining room seats about 25 and has a self service soda machine and tables for two, four or six.  The cashier was patient, made sure to explain what came with each dish and seemed excited to take orders.

During the sneak peek, there was a limited menu to choose from. I started my meal with the Spanakopita- spinach and Feta Cheese in a Flaky Puff Pastry.  It was huge over 4 inches long and about 2 inches high. A great vegetarian dish.
For my entree I sampled the gyro plate, which come with Tender Sliced Gyro Meat on Pita Bread with Rice Pilaf or French Fries or Feta Fries. It was a huge portion (I ended up taking half of it home for another meal).
And I couldn’t resist trying the Baklava Ice Cream for dessert. It was creamy and not too sweet with hunk of baklava in it.
The staff was awesome, eager to take care of the guest, keep the dining room clean and several of them stopped by to check on me, to see if I needed anything.  The corporate trainer, in town from Florida was coaching the staff, cross training them so they could hop in to any spot that was busy and making sure they understood hospitality.
I  truly can’t wait to go back and try more of the menu items with  wide variety of customizable options, including the Classic Greek Salad or Rice Bowl with a choice of gyro meat, salmon and more. Guests can indulge in unique offerings like made-to-order, fresh Feta Fries and must-have desserts like Baklava and Rice Pudding. 

Franchise owner Rohit (Rick) Patel mentioned he is already looking for additional locations to open in 2025, perhaps Beavercreek, Huber Heights or Springboro, wherever he can find the right space.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill specializes in catering large parties, events, and meetings and is perfect for family gatherings. It offers memorable, mouthwatering Mediterranean spreads that include  build-your-own Gyros and savory Souvlaki Skewers accompanied by buttery Rice Pilaf, crisp Greek Salad, authentic dips and delectable desserts, as well as box lunches.

Be sure and check out their Greek eats and tell them DaytonDining sent you!
5409 Cornerstone N Blvd
Centerville, OH 45440
937-310-1030
Sun – Thurs  10am to 9pm
Fri and Sat 10am to 10pm