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Lisa Grigsby

Bob Byers to Retire- Carmels Last Day Oct 22nd

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“October 22 will be the last day of operation for Carmels. I will let the new owners make their own announcement of the great hospitality to come. This family partnership began discussions with me months ago. I was not yet eager to sell, but as we talked, I realized this group will continue the great tradition of everyday value and hospitality that began at this location in 1955. The building and I were born the same year, and both are a bit weathered and worn.
The new owners are going to bring about a complete rehabilitation, and from what I have seen of the drawings, it’s going to be right in step: A culmination of the past 68 years of hospitality into a new vibrant modern facility that all neighbors can visit often for everyday value.”

Byers began working  in Dayton in 1984 in the product development division of the former Ponderosa Steakhouse chain. He then bought the Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers downtown on Jefferson Street and added several more locations.  He sold off the last Cold Beer and Cheesburgers location in 2019. In an interview with Mark Fisher in 2020 he said, “When not working or nursing my tomato plants, I can be found in my reading chair with a glass of port and a historical novel.”  Seems like he’ll have plenty of time for this now.

Toasty Tuesday Is Back at Loose Ends

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If gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches are your thing, then you should rush over to Loose End Brewing on a Tuesday to explore their Toasty Tuesday menu.  It starts with a classic grilled cheese with American cheese, whit4e cheddar and Muenster cheese on Big Sky Bread’s old fashioned white bread.  Perhaps you’d prefer the Goated Pig Grilled cheese, which combines Monterey jack cheese, applewood smoked bacon, spinach, goat cheese and fig jam.

I went with the Crab Rangoon Melt, which is new this year,  which had pepperjack cheese, deep fried wonton strips and their much lauded crab rangoon filling. It was rich and melty and oh so satisfying!

Here’s the complete list of grilled cheese sandwiches that are offered every Tuesday!

 

Loose Ends Brewing   

890 South Main Street,
Centerville, OH 45458

937-723-6328
Tuesday – Thursday 4-9pm
Friday & Saturday  11am – 10:30pm
Sunday 11am – 9pm

 

Blarney Stones Are Back On DubPub’s Newest Menu

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The Dublin Pub in the Oregon District latest menu brings back some old school favorites (like their Blarney Stones- breaded andouille sausage with potatoes and cheese) and some new recipes like their short ribs and pierogis,  make their debut as well. Photographed below, the additions to the menu:

 

Dublin 7 Melt – A huge triple decker sandwich layered with smoked brisket, cheddar, Monterey Jack and Swiss cheeses

The Iontach – Tender shaved prime rib topped with Irish cheddar, onion straws, & Guinness gravy served on a salted caraway seed brioche roll with au jus for dipping

Short Ribs & Pierogies – Tender, slow cooked beef short ribs topped with Guinness gravy served with potato pierogies and sautéed onions

And don’t forget to grab a perfectly poured Guinness while you’re there!

The Dublin Pub

300 Wayne Ave,
Dayton, OH, 

(937) 224-7822
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Sun – Wed 11am – 10pm
Thurs 11am – 11pm
Fri & Sat 11am – 1pm

Rum Tasting Event to Celebrate The Castle’s 30th Anniversary!

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Rum Raid for The Castle is a rum tasting being held this coming Wed, Oct 11th at The Steam Plant as a fundraiser for  The Castle,  a vital part of the mental health delivery system in Montgomery County. They provide a place for peer support, a place to have fun while learning responsibility, accountability and gaining some empowerment over the leisure time.

 

Ticket holders will have the choice to taste the rum straight up or mixed in a cocktail.Rum Raid for The Castle is a rum tasting being held this coming Wed, Oct 11th at The Steam Plant!

Some rums are made for mixing into cocktails, others are good enough to sip straight. This event will help you learn the nuances of  types of rum on the market. Age, distillation method, and even place of origin all work in tandem to create different varieties of the spirit, each with a distinct use, profile, and history.

 

Here’s an idea of what you’ll be able to taste at the event:

Spiced Rum– Broadly speaking, this popular variation is defined as any rum that’s infused with myriad herbs and spices. According to the Rum Lab, spiced rum came about as a way to make rum more palatable, since “fresh” rum packed a good amount of potency back in the day.

Gold Rum – Vanilla, coconut, citrus, and caramel are some of the tasting notes that you might find in a gold or amber rum, which hit the sweet spot between light and dark rums in terms of both aging time and taste. These medium-bodied rums get their color from added caramel or being aged in pale oak barrels and lean a touch sweeter to taste, with a subtle buttery richness that makes for a pleasant on-the-rocks sipping experience.

White Rum – If you like piña coladas, you probably like light rum (and maybe, getting caught in the rain). The most common type of rum, white rum is light in body, sweet in flavor, and has a pleasantly mild character. While it’s still made from sugarcane juice or molasses white rum is typically only aged for about a year.

Dark Rum – A well-aged dark rum boasts hints of brown sugar, toffee, and sometimes vanilla and honey, which lend well to enjoying the spirit straight to let each layer of flavor shine. You’ll find them in stalwarts like a Dark ‘N’ Stormy, Hurricane, or Painkiller.

Black Rum – First popularized in the post-Prohibition era as a cocktail mixer (the idea was to make it the base of a punch), black rum was meant to mimic the look of a deeply aged rum at a lower price point, according to Martin Cate, author of “Smuggler’s Cove: Exotic Cocktails, Rum and the Cult of Tiki.” The spirit is aged for three years in white oak and crafted with fermented molasses, so it offers much more body and interest.

Aged Rum – Aged rums get their warm, toasty hue from sitting in barrels for extended periods of time. Despite the labor in making this style of rum, it’s grown quite popular in recent years, taking its cues from the careful, regionally tied distillation methods of Scotch and whiskey, resulting in a nuanced, quaffable spirit. Of course, these rums are relatively rare by nature since they take so long to come to fruition.

Flavored Rum – Quite simply, any rum with flavoring agents added that aren’t natural spices or the infusions you might find in spiced rums. These rums begin with a neutral, sweet base of rum before the flavorings and colorings are added. This is a pretty broad category with options ranging from simple tropical infusions (think pineapple and coconut) to more involved flavor profiles like coffee, chocolate, and cherry vanilla

English Style Rum – Modern-day British rums are characterized by the distilling method (now made using a mix of pot and column distilling) as well as a wild yeast-fermented molasses base rather than cane juice. These sweet, rich expressions are great on the rocks

French Style Rum (Rhum) –  Rhums, which hail from the French Caribbean, are all produced in column stills using sugar cane juice fermented for up to five days. The resulting flavor is softly sweet, with fresh grassy undertones and elegant hints of floral notes.

Tickets are available online here for the event which runs from 6-9pm, Wed, Oct 11th.
VIP tickets are $75, and guests will be welcomed at 6pm with an exclusive cheese and rum pairing hosted by St Anne’s Cheese Company and are almost sold out.
General Admission tickets are $50 and guest can join us at 6:45pm for rum tastings and light hors d’oeuvres. $20 for designated drivers. Tickets go up to $60 at the door.

Be sure and bring $ for a chance to dig for a prize in the treasure chest. It will be stuffed with items from Ignite Yoga, TITLE Boxing Club Kettering, Mamma Disalvo’s, McAlister’s Deli, Geez Grill & Pub, 937 Party Bus, Malibu Rum, Meadowlark Restaurant, Agave & Rye Centerville, Manna Uptown, J Alexander’s, Mike’s Carwash, Sweet Treats Festival, Flying Ace Express Car Wash, Black Rock Bar & Grill and more!

Taco Day Deals

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Here’s a look at some of the offers you can expect to find at a restaurant chain in your area on and/or leading up to National Taco Day:

  • Taco Bell: Offering the fan-favorite Taco Lover’s Pass for $10 on October 3 and October 4, 2023.

  • Bubbakoo’s Burritos

    To celebrate National Taco Day, this Mexican-fusion chain is giving away free taco trio entrees for a year to 15 customers. To enter, simply like, comment or share the brand’s posts on any of its social media channels between Oct. 2 and 8. Winners will be revealed on social media on Oct. 11.

  • Chuy’s

    Beef (tacos): It’s what’s for dinner. Chuy’s customers can add a ground beef taco to any entrée for just $1 on National Taco Day. The chain restaurant also has two other deals in store: If you show up dressed as a taco, you’ll eat free, and you can also add floaters to the restaurant’s signature drinks (’Ritas) for $1.

Taco Bell Lover’s Pass Returns

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Discussing the returning Taco Bell Lover’s Pass, Dane Mathews, Taco Bell’s Chief Digital Officer, said, “The return of Taco Lover’s Pass exemplifies Taco Bell’s innovative spirit and creativity, leveraging digital experiences to deliver unrivaled value in modern ways. We’re embracing our fan’s passion for this digital pass along with the potential it holds to transform our retail experiences.”

The special digital offer will be available for purchase on both October 3 and 4. It is just $10, and it a Rewards member exclusive.

Returning Taco Bell Lover’s Pass includes several tacos including new Toasted Breakfast Tacos, photo provided by Taco Bell
The special food pass allows users to order one free taco for 30 consecutive days. Guests may choose from Seasoned Beef Crunchy Taco, Seasoned Beef Crunchy Taco Supreme, Seasoned Beef Soft Taco, Seasoned Beef Soft Taco Supreme, Spicy Potato Soft Taco, Seasoned Beef Doritos Locos Tacos, Seasoned Beef Doritos Locos Tacos Supreme. Complete details can be found in the Taco Bell app.

In addition, Taco Bell will offer 100 free Lover’s Passes via the app. The special free food deal will drop on October 3 and users need to watch for the drop. They will disappear more quickly than that free taco on the plate.

New to the returning Taco Bell Lover’s Pass offer is the Toasted Breakfast Tacos. Given that breakfast is starting to surge again in the quick service restaurant market, it makes sense for Taco Bell to highlight this new food choice.

The Toasted Breakfast Tacos include eggs, cheese, and the choice of bacon, sausage, or potato. It is the toasted component that leads to eating satisfaction. That little extra crunch sets this breakfast item apart from the rest.

While the Toasted Breakfast Tacos will be included in the Lover’s Pass, they will join the menu on October 12. The a la carte item has a suggested retail price of $1.49.

And, Taco Bell gave a hint about the upcoming Toasted Breakfast Tacos campaign. While all the details were not revealed, yet, it seems that something “hot” could start the day.

 

Moe’s Southwest Grill Sets Opening Date!

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“Welcome to Moe’s!” will soon be heard in Centerville  when Moe’s Southwest Grill ® opens its doors next to McAllisters Deli on St Rt 725.  Featuring  burritos, quesadillas, tacos & more made from 20+ fresh ingredients.

Kid’s, vegetarian, gluten free, low-cal & catering options are available. And chips & salsa are free with every meal! You may want to add Moe’s famous queso to your order, it’s blended with 3 cheeses and diced jalapeños and it’s pretty darn good!

Owner and operator Jacob Mulvey shares that to celebrate its grand opening, on Friday at 10 am the first 50 customers in line will receive free burritos and bowls once a week for a year.

Moe’s Southwest Grill, referred to informally as Moe’s, is an American fast casual restaurant franchise chain that was founded in Atlanta, Georgia, in December 2000 by Raving Brands. Moe’s has since spread from Georgia to nearly all 50 states, and now boasts over 700 locations.

And in case you are wondering- there is no Moe. The name is an acronym for Musicians, Outlaws and Entertainers, a nod to the spirit of the people who founded the burrito company back in 2000. These Deadheads (AKA Grateful Dead fans) had a strong appreciation for creativity and boundary-pushing, a representative said, which is why they decided on an unconventional tack for naming dishes and decorating the store, infusing every bit with a pop-culture reference. Background music at Moe’s is a carefully curated playlist of tunes from deceased, influential musicians, from Frank Sinatra, to Jimmy Hendrix, to Amy Winehouse.

Sound familiar?  A different franchise operator had Moe’s on Brown Street and across from the Fairfield Commons in Beavercreek, but they were shut down by 2010.

And if you’ve read this far- we’ll share they’ll have a soft opening on Thursday! Tell them DaytonDining sent you!

MOE’S CENTERVILLE

990 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Centerville, OH 45458
(937) 203-0037
Sun – Thurs 10am -9pm
Fri & Sat 10am – 1opm
 

El Asadero Mexican Grill Offers Modern Mexican with Flair

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Rancheros Cocina Mexicana in the Cross Pointe Center is merging with El Asadero Mexican Grill and will make the official change on Monday, October 2nd.

The new concept will put a bigger emphasis on an entertaining dining experience with a wide variety of over the top cocktails. The   varied menu includes chips with nine kinds of dip, street food like tortas and tacos, soup, salads, burritos, enchiladas and over a dozen seafood dishes. They use a wood grill and pick out woods that impart different flavors into their meats, according to owner  Omar who spoke with us.

El Asadero has locations in Cincinnati and Lexington with plans for a Columbus location as well.

Here’s a peak at their most popular items, for the entire menu click here.
They have a vegetarian section on the menu as well as a kids menu. Look for daily specials like Margarita Monday, Taco Tuesday, Wed they’ll feature  Margrita Towers, Thurs is ladies night with 50% of hot fries, house margaritas and draft beer from  6-9pm.
When ordering flights they’ll be delivered on a flying airplane and be sure and look for their dancing robot.
101 E Alex Bell Rd #134
Centerville, OH, 45459
937-262-7505
Sun – Thurs 11am -10pm
Fri & Sat 11am – 12pm

Twist Cupcakery Announces Closing

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Twist Cupcakery

25 S St Clair Street
Dayton Ohio 45402

937-771-4099

Thurs & Fr  11:3oam – 6pm
Sat 11:30am – 3pm

Chuckee’s Ice Cream – Not Your Usual Flavors!

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So I discovered a new spot for ice cream a couple months ago in the Drug Mart Plaza on Lyons Road. I’ve now tried enough flavors that I can report back that I’ve found some great flavors I never new existed.  Located inside the Shree-G Grocers , Chukee’s Ice Cream serves up ice cream in an authentic India style.  That means the ice cream is eggless and made with local cream and without artificial coloring or flavoring. Many of their flavors are also gluten free. You can get your ice cream in a regular cone, waffle cone, cup or even a sundae. You can also get  milkshakes at Chukee’s and make them even more indulgent with their huge variety of mithai. Mithai is often made with  jaggery (unrefined sugar), mawa (milk solids), besan flour (gram or chickpea flour), and ghee (clarified butter).

For example here’s the KESAR PISTA
A premium must have Indian flavor! It’s packed with crunchy pistachios in a smooth saffron ice cream, with a touch of cardamom.

GULAB JAMUN
A sweet flavor well loved in the Indian community ….now as an ice cream! fresh gulab jamun pieces swirled into a velvety soft ice cream.

KADAK CHAI
A creamy masala chai ice cream loaded with the classic Parle G cookie

NUTTY MADRAS FILTER COFFEE

A rich coffee ice cream mixed with walnuts for the perfect crunch

KADAK CHAI
A creamy masala chai ice cream loaded with the classic Parle G cookie we all love! An afternoon treat that’s sure to be the pick me up you need

 

ROSE PISTA FALOODA – A fragrant rose ice cream swirled with pistachios, basil seeds, vermicelli noodles, and cardamom.

GREEN CHILI  – A flavor with a kick!! Our green chili ice cream is the perfect swirl of spicy & sweet.

BANGELORE’S BUTTERSCOTCH – A chunks of cashew praline folded into a silky smooth butterscotch ice cream.

TUTTI FRUTTI  a refreshing blend of sweet orange ice cream and candied papaya for a tropical burst of flavor

KRUNCHY KAJU ANJEER  – toasted cashews swirled into a fig infused ice cream, making for the perfect bite.

RAJBHOG-   A lush saffron ice cream packed with pistachios, cashews and almonds.

MAGIC MANGO  – A mango lovers dream! Juicy mangos transformed into a lush ice cream swirled with mango tidbits.

While they have  have unique flavors, they also have classics like CHOCO DREAM – a lush and creamy chocolate ice cream packed with a rich Cadbury cocoa and  COORGI VANILLA-  made with the best vanillas and is a perfect base for milkshakes & sundaes!!

They are happy to let you taste some flavors before you choose which ice cream to purchase. Single dips are $3.99, double dips are $5.99 and triple dips run $7.99. Tell them DaytonDining sent you!

Chukee’s Ice Cream

located inside Shree-G Grocers
1569 Lyons Rd.
Dayton, OH 45458
Mon, Wed &  Thurs 11am – 8pm
Tues 3-8pm
Fri, Sat & Sun 11am -8:30pm

The Ugly Duckling Now Serving Up Breakfast

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There’s a new spot in East Dayton for breakfast. The Ugly Duckling offers pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage patties, vegan sausage, tater tots and grilled cheese sandwiches.

The eatery, which was formerly Joe Mamma’s Taste of Dayton, and before that Grip’s Grill, has been opened in partnership between Mason Schindler, who owns Blazin’ Dayton Uncle Boof (Dexter Clay) owner of  Uncle Boof’s World Famous Pancake Mix and Zach Keckering. The owners said they’ll be open Friday – Sunday for now and have plans to expand the hours later in October.

The Ugly Duckling, a collaboration between Blazin’ Dayton and Uncle Boof’s World Famous Pancake Mix, is now open for breakfast from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

The Ugly Duckling

115 Springfield St.
Dayton, OH 4540

Now with expanded hours:
Wed – Sun  8 am- 2 pm

Beyond Van Gogh Returns to Dayton

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Immerse yourself in Van Gogh’s artwork like you’ve never seen it before. Beyond Van Gogh — a beautiful and moving art experience — returns to the Dayton Convention Center  Nov. 11 for a 2 month run.

The traveling exhibit featureS more than 300 of Van Gogh’s works including “The Starry Night”, “Sunflowers” and “Café Terrace at Night.”

Beyond Van Gogh is a new truly immersive experience. While other shows use virtual reality or still images, our show breaks barriers by incorporating both still and moving art. Masterpieces, now freed from frames, come alive, appear, and disappear, flow across multi-surfaces, the minutia of details titillating our heightened senses. The show is projected on every surface around you, this makes you feel as though you have stepped directly into a Van Gogh painting. We accompany the show with a beautiful score and include many other surprises!

“Through the use of cutting-edge projection technology and an original score, Beyond Van Gogh breathes new life into over 300 of Van Gogh’s artworks,” the website says.

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

Dayton Convention Center, Hall A,
22 E. Fifth Street, Dayton 45402

Nov. 11, 2023-Jan. 7, 2024
Tues-Thurs: 11 am-8 pm
Fri & Sat 11 am-9 pm
Sun 11 am-7 pm

Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, NYE : 11Am. – 5 pm. (last entry 4:00 pm
Christmas Day: Closed

The visit will take around one hour with the final entry one hour before close.

Tickets  $33.99 for adults, $19.99 for children (ages 5-15)
Family 4 Pack: $23.99 (per ticket)

Exhibit runs from  Nov. 11  through Jan. 7, 2024

Manna Offers Tour of Italy Tasting

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Centerville’s upscale eatery Manna is offering a food and wine tour of Italy this Wed night at 6pm. Michael Schiaparelli of Skurnik Wines will lead guest through a 6 wine tasting accompanied by small bites that include Prosciutto & Melon Slices, an Heirloom Tomato Salad, Sausage Frittata, Ricotta Gnudi and Chicken Piccata.

 

THE WINE LIST:

Cleto Chiarli Lambrusco di Sorbara Fondatore

Iovine Falanghina IGT Campania

Zenato Pinot Grigio

Giacomo Mori Chianti

Cosimo Salento Notarpanaro

Sottimano Barbera d’Alba Superiore Pairolero

Tickets run $59 and can be purchased online.

Manna

61 W Franklin St.
Centerville OH 45459

937-972-1215

HOURS

Sunday – Thursday 11am-9pm

Friday – Saturday 11am-10pm

Lunch served from 11am-2pm

Happy Hour 2pm-6pm

Dinner served beginning at 4pm

Wings Fly Now open on Patterson

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Wings Fly, a family owned eatery that opened last week, specializes in wings, both traditional and boneless. A family-friendly restaurant offering a menu packed with delicious  appetizers and entrees. Dine in or carryout available.

 

Screenshot this post and show it to the cashier and you will receive 15% off your first order,now through September 30th.

 

 

Tell them DaytonDining sent you!

Wings Fly

960 Patterson Rd
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 938-1335

Hours
Sun 11am -10pm
Mon – Thurs 11am – 11pm
Fri & Sat 11am – midnight

Tanks Going to Auction

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So not the ending we were all hoping for for the Dayton area staple that opened in 1987.
Seems they were never able to recover their business after COVID.

 

On June 7th of this year they posted:
“Tanks is currently closed for transition to new ownership. Look for an exciting reopening! New owners love Tanks history and wants to preserve and make it even better! Watch this page for the announcement! Thanks to our new and loyal customers!”

 

This was posted on the Tanks facebook page today:
“After 6 weeks of negotiations the buyer for Tanks changed their mind . After looking at all options Tanks will be auctioned. The first of several auctions has started . To view go to innovative-auctions.com to bid on neons . There will be series of online auction with the on site auction held November 1 for properties and some content.”

 

H/T to Chris Stephens for alerting us to the post.

 

Share your memories of better days at Tanks with us in the comments below.

New Diced in Dayton Champ Named

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Tonight over 250 guests were at Top of the Market for the 2nd annual “chopped” inspired fundraiser, Diced in Dayton fundraiser to  benefit Miami Valley Meals. A dozen chefs volunteered their time to make an appetizer from a mystery they were given.  Guest then tasted the dishes created by our Chefs and voted for their favorite. Just like the Chefs at Miami Valley Meals– chefs are challenged to create a tasty meal from the mystery ingredients.

Each week Valley Meals (MVM) recovers and transforms donated food into meals which are then distributed through a network of nonprofit partner organizations that feed the hungry. They provide over 4,000 nourishing meals made with love that honor the dignity of people in need.

There were 4 different boxes.
Box A contained beef brisket, red & white quinoa, fresh peppers and dates.

Chef Gavin St Denis from Corner Kitchen, Chef Waver Howard from Creative Delights Catering and Chef Ashley Ashbrooks from Blind Dogs got this box.

Box B had ground turkey, fresh beets, hominy and pumpkin puree.
Chef Jasmine Brown from De’Lish, Chef Matt Thomas from Ellie’s At the Mills Hotel and Chef Chris Spiritos from Greek Street took on these ingredients

Box C was loaded with pork cushion meat, yellow squash, sweet potatoes and corn flakes.
Chef Nate Lansangan from KungFU BBQ, Chef Santiago Herrera from Napales and Chef Chris Coherd from Gather by Ghostlight created from these ingredinets.

Box D had a whole, chicken, fresh tomatoes, yellow spilt peas and quick oats.
Chef Patrick Thompson from redBerry, Che Gail from Bella Sorella Pizza Co. and Chef Gerald Richardson of Rich Taste Catering  were given this box.

Guests were amazed and the quality and variety of food they got to taste tonight!

Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice

Guests made the rounds of all the Chef Tables and voted for their favorite.  A panel of judges also picked their favorite.  In a weird coincidence both the people and the judges both voted Chef Gerald Richardson were voted first place.

The evenings finale was a true “Chopped” cook off between Chef Gerald and 2nd place finisher Chef Gavin St Denis from Corner Kitchen.

These 2 chefs then faced off in a final cookoff. They were presented with a mystery box that had an assortment of mushrooms, a box of Uncle Boof’s World Famous PancakeMix and a jar of Golden Madras Curry Sauce. They also had use of pantry ingredients and 2 burners.  In front of a huge crowd, they were given 25 minutes to create a dish.  Chef Gerald created a dish he called “Almost Shrimp & Grits” while Chef Gavin’s dish was “Mushroom Pancakes Puttanesca.” After a quick deliberatin, Chef Gavin St. Denis from Corner Kitchen was named the Diced Champion for 2023.

Preliminary totals indicated over $34,00 was raised via sponsors, ticket sales, raffle and wine pull.