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Partial To Pie is Back Open

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Partial to Pie, which opened in July of 2018 on Shroyer Road, is back from a little vacation they took while owner Marie Clark had her own little pie in the oven.  She gave birth to a son on July 25th and took some time off to learn how to adjust to life as a mom!

After an 8 week break, she announced that she’s ready to reopen the shop and doors opened this morning at 7am. You can dine in or grab a slice to go, or even a whole pie.

The shelves are filled with  all their standard pies including apple, cherry, peach, mixed berry and peach mango.  Cream pies include chocolate, banana, coconut, butterscotch and peanut creme. Quiches include ham and cheese, blt, meat and potatoes and a veggy option. An entire pie runs $16-20, while slices start at just $4.

Partial to Pie Bakery

200 Shroyer Road
Dayton, OH

937-813-8851

Hours:

Tues – Friday 7am – 3pm
Sat 7am – noon 
They will close early if they sell out

Pizza Gem Opens Inside Hidden Gem Music Club

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You can now enjoy pizza’s with your beer and music at Hidden Gem Music Club. Pizza Gem recently opened and will feature pizzas made from  the best ingredients including organic grass fed meats and cheeses, fresh local produce from pesticide free farms, when possible, and top quality plant based meats and cheeses. Their sauces, crusts and plant based mozzarella style circles are made in house, with the exception of their gluten free crust.

Check out their menu:

Cheese Pizza  $14
Mozzarella cheese, red sauce 

Plant Based Cheese Pizza $16
Plant Based Mozzarella cheese, red sauce 

Mushroom pizza $15
Mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms and garlic, with mozzarella cheese, red sauce

Plant Based Mushroom Pizza $16
Plant based mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms and garlic, with plant based mozzarella cheese, red sauce

Margaria pizza

Margarita Pizza $16
Mozzarella circles, tomatoes, red sauce, fresh basil garnish

Plant Based Margarita Pizza $17
Plant based mozzarella, tomatoes, red sauce, fresh basil garnish

Sausage and Peppers $18
Mozzarella, bell peppers, sausage and red onion, garlic, red sauce

Plant Based Sausage and Peppers $17
Plant based mozzarella, bell peppers, plant based sausage and red onion, garlic, red sauce 

Veggie Pizza $16
Mozzarella, bell peppers, mushrooms, red onion, tomatoes, basil garnish, red sauce

Plant Based Veggie Pizza $15
Plant based mozzarella, bell peppers, mushrooms, red onion, tomatoes, basil garnish, red sauce

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Pepperoni $17

Pepperoni, mozzarella, red sauce

Plant Based Pepperoni $16
Plant based pepperoni, mozzarella, red sauce 

Grilled Chicken BBQ Pizza $18
Mozzarella, Monterey jack, and cheddar cheese, grilled chicken, red onions, cilantro garnish, bourbon bbq sauce

Plant Based Grilled Chicken BBQ Pizza $17
Plant based mozzarella and cheddar cheese, plant based grilled chicken, red onions, cilantro garnish, bourbon bbq sauce

We’re excited to announce that starting tomorrow we’re offering a Happy Hour special. Come in Tuesday-Friday between 5-7pm for 20% any of our pizzas. The Hidden Gem Music Club is also offering $1 off all drinks! See you there!

The Pizza Gem

Inside The Hidden Gem Music Club
507 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd,
Centerville, OH 45459

Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sun 5pm – 9pm
Friday and Saturday 5pm- 10:30pm

Happy Hour:
Tuesday-Friday between 5-7pm
20% any of our pizzas. The Hidden Gem Music Club is also offering $1 off all drinks!

 

10?’s With Chef Waverly Howard

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Meet Chef Waverly Howard, affectionately known as Chef Wave, hailing proudly from Dayton, Ohio. Over the last decade, he has breathed life into his culinary aspirations. Chef Wave’s odyssey commenced with launching his food truck, Cruising Cuisine, and establishing his catering venture, Creative Delights.

What began as a fervent idea has blossomed into a remarkable success story, propelling him to the forefront of Downtown Dayton’s corporate landscape. As one of the most sought-after executive chefs in the region, Chef Wave remains dedicated to perfecting his craft and nurturing a vibrant food community.

Beyond the culinary realm, Chef Wave has embarked on a profound personal journey, striving for self-improvement while giving back to his cherished community. His commitment extends far beyond the kitchen, as he passionately advocates for renal kidney failure awareness, a cause deeply close to his heart.

What is your favorite ingredient to cook with? 

My favorite ingredient is Garlic, it brings my dishes to life.
What ingredient do you dread?
I dread utilizing Thyme, too little you can’t tell it’s there and too much it can take over your entire dish.
What’s your favorite dish to make?
My favorite dish to make is Lasagna, it’s a dish that I can make in a variety of ways and it turns out perfect every time.

4 Cheese Chicken Lasagna

What’s your favorite pig out food?
My favorite thing to eat anytime of day is Savory Grits, I have such fine memories associated with Grits.
What restaurant, other than your own, do you like to dine at in the Miami Valley?
The Roost Modern Italian
What’s your best advice for home chefs?
Take risks, be innovative, and have fun with your creations. Food is an experience that you should enjoy putting together.

Family meal brown sugar hot honey deep fried rib pan

If you could invite any 4 guests to a dinner party who would they be and why?
Kobe Bryant-
David Goggins-
Chad Wright-
Les Brown
These are all people who really motivate and inspire me in my everyday life. They share my willingness and drive to win at all cost. Such brilliant minds full of determination I would really enjoy just having a conversation over a good meal.
Who do you look up to in the industry and why?
Bobby Flay, I think he has a really good story that really inspires me as we have several similarities in our life experiences. Throughout all of his obstacles he was determined to really make something of his life and he did just that.

Grilled salmon over eggs with bacon

What do you do in the Miami Valley on a day off?
I’m always working and studying my craft. I have no days off.
Share a kitchen disaster, lucky break or other interesting story:
During a traveling catering event that was scheduled to start at one time the event staff moved the time up an hour before we were initially scheduled. This event space had no tools for me to get my food up to temperature in a hurry. I didn’t want to compromise the quality of my food. I had to think quickly and utilized a technique with my hot boxes and sternos that was shared with me by another professional. I was able to serve my food on time and at the correct temperature without compromising the integrity of my food.

Monday is National Cheeseburger Day – Check Out These Deals

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If you’re a burger lover,  you’ll have plenty of reason to celebrate on Sept. 18th. It’s National Cheeseburger Day and many fast-food and fast-casual chains will be offering deals to mark the occasion.

Here’s a look at some of the deals and special offers to celebrate:

Applebee’s: Get a Classic Handcrafted Burger and Fries for $8.99 on Sept 18th

Burger King: Get a free cheeseburger with any purchase of $1 or more on Sept 18th

 

Dairy Queen: Get A Free Cheeseburger With Any Order Of $1 Or More In The App On Sept 18th

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Order through the app and get a Freddy’s Original Double for free at participating locations.

McDonald’s: Offering 50-Cent Double Cheeseburger Deal On Sept 18th

Smashburger: Offering $5 Classic Singles From Sept 18-20

Twin Peaks: Enjoy a $10 cheeseburger, fries and soda/tea bundle OR a $12 cheeseburger, fries and 22-oz Coors Light or Miller Lite bundle on National Cheeseburger Day.

Wahlburgers: Offering half off all burgers at participating locations on Sept 18th

Wendy’s: Offering 1-Cent Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger With any purchase In The App From Sept 18-22

White Castle: BOGO Single Cheese Slider – available with coupons on White Castle’s social media and/or website.

If you know of other deals, please share below in the comments.

Food Lovers Fundraiser For Miami Valley Meals This Tuesday

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Sample tastes from your favorite local chefs and support a great cause at the Diced in Dayton Chef’s Challenge this coming Tuesday at Top of the Market.  Diced is an interactive, food-filled event that showcases and celebrates the creativity of local chefs as they craft unique dishes from a set of mystery ingredients. Participating chefs must meet the challenge that MVM chefs face each day: how to transform unpredictable ingredients into something new and delicious.  Each chef was presented with a mystery box of 4 ingredients and will transform them into a great bite for all of the guests. Guests will delight in the ingenuity and flavor of the dishes while learning about what Miami Valley Meals does to help those who are food insecure in our community. At the end of the night, one chef will be named champion.
Featuring a dozen chefs from Bella Sorella Pizza Co, Blind Dogs, Creative Delights Catering, Corner Kitchen, De’Lish Cafe, Gather by Ghostlight, Greek Street, Kung Fu BBQ,  Napales, Rich Taste Catering, redBerry, You won’t want to miss this chance to enjoy great food for a great cause at the one-and-only Diced in Dayton.
General admission ticket – $75
-6:00 p.m. entry
-Sample tastes from 8 chefs
-Cast a vote for your favorite dish
VIP ticket – $150
-Early entry for VIP-exclusive happy half-hour at 5:30 p.m.
-2 free drink tickets
-Access to reserved VIP seating area
-Sample tastes from all 12 chefs
-Cast a vote for your favorite dish
-Free deck of Dayton Foodie cards ($30 value)
-Random chance to taste and judge in the final round
Purchase your ticket online here.
About Miami Valley Meals: Miami Valley Meals is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides delicious chef-inspired meals to Daytonians experiencing food insecurity. Since we first launched our program in 2020, our team of professional chefs have recovered thousands of pounds of surplus food from a variety of local sources and transformed it into more than 580,000 meals for our hungry neighbors. These fresh and hearty meals are distributed free of charge throughout the Miami Valley by our network of nonprofit partners in an effort to help residents thrive.

Calling All Pinball Wizards

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DK Effect’s eight week pinball and arcade league will start up on October 2nd.  Each week  you’ll play 3 random pinball machines and 1 arcade game. You’ll earn points based on your ranking on each machine. Whether you’re a newbie or seasoned gamer, it’s all about friendly competition and video game fun! To keep the good times rolling, DK Effect has 40 craft beers on tap and Gionino’s pizza available for purchase. The top flipper flippers and joystick joysters will win prizes at the end!
Entry is just $25 for the whole 8 week league, sign up online. So join them for  some electric entertainment! Drinks, food, and good times at DK Effect. See you on the leaderboards!
1600 East Third
Dayton, OH, 45403
937-416-2750
Mon – Thurs 4-11pm
Fri 11am – midnight
Sat noon – 1am
Sun no0n- 1opm

Kettering All You Can Eat Buffet Reopens

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A kitchen fire in the fall of 2022 closed down this family owned Chinese buffet, but today Bright Moon Buffet reopens.  This all you can eat buffet has been freshened up with new paint, new chairs and a staff that is ready to get back to work.

The buffet features classic Chinese cuisine like Egg Foo Young, Chop Suey, Chicken Lo Mein, Sweet and Sour Pork, with a salad bar, soups, a selection of sushi and dessert bar.  On the weekend you’ll even find crab legs on the buffet table.

Bright Moon Buffet
2900 Wilmington Pike
Kettering, OH
937-999-4108
Hours:
 Sun – Thurs 11am – 9pm
Fri & Sat 11am – 9:30pm

Tix Now On Sale for Triangle Park Movie

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In the fall of 2020, Centerville filmmaker Allen Farst held a press conference at Carillon Park, in front of the old locker room of the Dayton Triangles announcing he was making a movie about the first NFL football game played here in Dayton on October 3, 1920.

In an interview with Dayton Daily News reporter Don Thrasher Farst said, “to be honest, I can’t believe no one’s ever told the story about the first ever NFL football game. The thing is, you’d have to be from here to even know about it.”

Check out this behind the scenes video about Triangle Park.

The film will uncover the facts around this seminal game in over 100 years.  One of 14 original professional teams, the Dayton Triangles played on Sunday October 3rd, 1920 in front of 5,000 fans. Farst goes to the depths to connect family decedents of former players even finding never before seen football treasures while leaning on football greats such as Troy Aikman, Ben Roethlisberger, Eric Dickerson, Joe Buck, Cooper Kupp, Joe Theismann, Larry Fitzgerald, Cris Collinsworth, Tony Dungy and more to uncover this generational story.

In filming the reenactments of the game here in Dayton at Triangle Park, Farst used the helmets, pads and uniforms worn in the 2008 George Clooney comedy “Leatherheads.”

The film is now ready to be shared with our community and the first screening will be held on Oct 25th at The Plaza Theatre, in Miamisburg. Get Tickets here.

There will be more screening November 7th – 9th at the NEON Theater in Dayton. The worldwide release on digital platforms Amazon Prime & Apple TV will be on Thanksgiving Day.

Trotwood Gets A New Locally Owned Eatery

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Meshell Palmer and her husband Paul Jr. met at their old workplace Mahle Behr Manufacturing. They became best friends, bonding over food, both liking to cook and eat.  Over the 6 years they worked together, they were  and just got married this past New Year Eve. They often talked about the need for better dining options in their neighborhood often saying someone should take that on.  Then one day Meshell realized that someone could be them.  They started making meals to sell to their co-workers that were very well received.  They continued to expand their audience and now finally they are opening their own eatery in Salem Plaza. The restaurant seats about 40 and guest can also do carry out. Their menu features salads and potatoes as the main stay.

They say everything is homemade with love. Here’s a copy of their opening menu:

Sunday’s they’ll feature a soul food with a rotating menu that will include baked ham, chicken, meatloaf, dressing, yams, potato salad, pinto beans, coleslaw and cornbread. Desserts will include sweet potato pie, lemon pound cake, cream cheese pound cake, strawberry pound cake and banana pudding.

Meshell shared that her goal is for people to walk out of their place with a little more sunshine than they come in with. Currently the business is just them, but they look forward to adding staff soon.

When you visit, tell them DaytonDining sent you!

The Palmer Place
4823 Salem Avenue suite B
Trotwood, OH, U
(937) 204-3970

Hours:

11-8 Mon – Fri

Sat to be determined

Sun 2-8pm Soul Food

 

 

 

Arby’s Debuts Elk-Venison Burger

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You’ve likely heard the slogan hundreds of times, “Arby’s, we have the meats.” While that originally only meant roast beef, Arby’s has extended its menu to include fish, chicken, corned beef, gyro meat, turkey, and, most recently, burgers.Just in time for football and tailgate season, Arby’s is releasing its brand new Big Game Burger—however, in this case, “big game” has a different meaning. While the hefty burger is great to enjoy while watching your favorite team, the burger got its name because it’s made from a blend of ground beef and game meat.

Arby’s Launches New Big Game Burger Nationwide

The Big Game Burger features a unique blend of venison, elk, and ground beef, topped with melty Swiss cheeses, crispy onions, sweet garlic and dill pickles, and a Dark Cherry Steak Sauce served on a toasted Brioche bun. Starting at $8.79, the Big Game Burger will be available at participating locations nationwide for a limited time only starting Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

The patty itself is made with 34% Venison, 33% Elk, and 33% Ground Beef Blend.

You can find the Big Game Burger at participating locations nationwide for a limited time while supplies last.

Nutritional Information: Big Game Burger (272g)

  • Calories: 718
  • Calories from Fat: 318
  • Fat: 35g
  • Sodium: 1109mg
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Protein: 48g

𝐅𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 at Possum Creek

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AGE: 14 and up | $10.00 per person
Fly fishing is fun, but not if you are struggling with your cast. Hoops in the air, hoops on the ground, kneeling, standing; all designed to simulate real-life fishing situations.
Have fun at this casting skills course and improve your cast at the same time.
Instructors will be on hand to help you through the course.
Equipment provided, or feel free to bring your own.
For those ages 14 and up; $10/person.
Space is limited;
Registration is required:

Road Trip: Corn Maze Beer Fest, Columbus, IN

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The 6th Annual Corn Maze Beer Fest is a one-of-a-kind beer festival that will feature 80+ of the best breweries from around the country scattered inside an 11-acre corn maze. Find the breweries and receive unlimited beer samples all day long. Enjoy some live music and tasty food from local food trucks. This festival is in Columbus, Indiana, about a 2 hour drive from Dayton.

 

The event will welcome  breweries representing 30 states from all over the country, and even one brewer from Greece.

Guests will receive unlimited beer samples all day long and can enjoy live music and food from...
Guests will receive unlimited beer samples all day long and can enjoy live music and food from local food trucks.(Lauren Solomon/450 North Brewing)

According to 450 North Brewing, the Corn Maze Beer Fest is one of (if not the) largest beer festivals in the state of Indiana. This year’s festival theme is “fiesta,” and the event plans to feature local Hispanic dancers and a mariachi band.

Limited-edition beers made by 450 North Brewing for the event will include a Mexican lager, Mexican chocolate stout, and fruited sours made with a variety of popular Mexican fruits like prickly pear, dragon fruit, and papaya.

This year marks the event’s sixth anniversary. It will be held Oct. 7.

Guests will receive unlimited beer samples all day long and can enjoy live music and food from local food trucks.

Tickets are expected to sell out prior to the event and will not be available for purchase the day of. VIP tickets are already sold out. This event is rain or shine. All attendees must be over 21.

General Admission: $60
Gate Entrance at 11:00AM.
Maze Entry at 2:00PM.
GA includes a complimentary taster glass.

For more event details and to buy tickets, visit 450 North Brewing’s website here.

DLM Food & Wine Show is Back!

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It’s the most decadent party ever thrown in a grocery store and this year as part of the 75th anniversary celebration the  Dorothy Lane Market Food & Wine Show returns!

For one night, DLM Springboro transforms into the stage of a spectacular gustatory experience and it’s hard to believe it started 25 years ago. It’s an opportunity to taste nearly 200 wines from around the world and some of the best producers, and talk to knowledgeable sommeliers on site. In addition, you can enjoy exquisite food prepared by DLM’s best, including freshly shucked oysters, a U.S.D.A. Prime New York Strip Roast carving station, charcuterie galore, chef-driven food and pâtisserie stations, sushi platters, and so much more. It’ll be an evening to remember!

 

Tickets go on sale at 8am Monday, Sept 11th and this event will sell out quickly!

  •  Thursday, November 2, 2023
  •  7- 9:3opm
  • DLM Springboro
  • 740 N. Main St
    Springboro, OH 45066
  • $150.00 / ticket- buy online

Koji Burger Pop Up

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While Jollity is taking a little fall break this week, they are hosting a special pop up Koji Burger event tonight, Thurs, Sept 7th and Fri, Sept 8th starting at 4pm both nights. Here’s the menu:

Jollity continues to tease they will be opening a brick and mortar spot featuring their Koji burgers. Stay tuned for more info.

Jollity

127 E. 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45402

937-938-9089

Hank’s Local New Fall Menu

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Hank’s Local has just introduced their new menu! In talking with Chef and co-owner Jessie Shay he says they’ve worked hard to reduce some prices and add quality products to the menu.  East Dayton Meats is now their exclusive protein provider.

Daily lunch include a cup of soup or chili for just $4.99 or a cup of soup or chili with grilled rye and swiss cheese sandwich for $5.99 served every day til 3pm.  They’ve added a  couple new menu items including cheesy garlic bread appetizer, a baked Italian sub, a buffalo chicken wrap and smashed burgers tacos. They also offer their burgers in 3 sizes- 4, 8 or 12 ounces.

Every Wed is rib night at Hank’s!  1/3 with 1 side 9.99, 2/3 rack with 1 side 13.99 and a full rack with 1 side 17.99 (3 pounds)

Their most popular dessert are their hot Cinnamon donuts for dessert.

Sunday brunch is served Sunday from 10am -2pm and Jessie says one of the most popular items are their bacon dippers- which is bacon cooked in the pancake and dipped in maple syrup.

 

Hank’s Local

2529 Patterson Rd,
Dayton, OH, 45420

937-254-7527

Kitchen Hours
Tues- Sat 11am -10pm
Sun 10am -8pm

Bar Hours

Tues – Fri 11am – 1am
Sat 11am -2:30am
Sun 10am – 8pm

Every Tuesday starting @ 8pm theyhost the Blues Open Jam with theBlues Breakdown. Bring your guitar or sticks and join in!

Build A Scarecrow and You Could Win $300

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Grandma’s Gardens will be hosting their first ever Great Scarecrow Festival on Sat, Sept 16th on their Waynesville Grounds to kick off fall.  Scarecrow frames are available now at the garden center, but spaces are limited – so sign up today by calling  937.885.2740. There is no cost to enter the contest.
It will be a day of all things festive with a day of spooky, spectacular scarecrows, fall-themed food vendors, and the grand opening of our new, and improved, railroad! Enjoy a coffee and meander through the gardens. Snack on festive treats like gourmet candy apples and kettle corn, or grab something to eat from the five food trucks that will be on hand. Shop vendors, fresh pumpkins and Fall decor.

Enter the Scarecrow Contest to compete for prizes!
• 1st Place – $300
• 2nd Place – $200
• 3rd Place – $100
• People’s Choice Award – $300
(Yes, that does mean your team can win up to $600 if your team claims 1st place and people’s choice!)
All prizes are awarded per team/group

The judging will be on creativity, design and overall impressions.  Judges from Grandma’s staff will pick the winners, and there will be an additional people’s choice award.

Contest Guidelines:

Contestants will take their Scarecrow frames home with them and bring them back the day of the event. All other supplies are up to you. They encourage contestants to do the majority of their assembly offsite. Final touches can be added the day of judging from 9:00am-12:45pm on Saturday, September 16th. ALL SCARECROWS MUST BE ON SITE BY 12:45PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PRIZES. Judging will begin promptly at 1:00pm Saturday, September 16th

On the day of the festival, look for the plaque with your team’s name on it. A PVC pipe that fits your scarecrow’s frame will be provided to keep your scarecrow upright.  The judging will be on creativity, design and overall impressions.  Judges from Grandma’s staff will pick the winners, and there will be an additional people’s choice award.

Grandma’s Gardens

8107 State Route 48
Waynesville, OH, 45068

937-885-2740

SEPTEMBER 16TH

Great Scarecrow Festival

11:00AM–3:00PM | FREE TO ATTEND