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Lisa Grigsby

New Taco Bell Cheesy Jalapeño Mexican Pizza

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Taco Bell is set to launch the new Cheesy Jalapeño Mexican Pizza nationwide starting September 7, 2023.

The Cheesy Jalapeño Mexican Pizza features two crispy flour shells layered with beans, seasoned beef, tomatoes, and a melted three-cheese blend, plus an added Nacho Cheese Sauce and spicy jalapeño slices for an extra cheesy and spicy punch.

While prices vary, the Cheesy Jalapeño Mexican Pizza can be enjoyed on its own for a suggested price of $4.49, or as part of a Cheesy Jalapeño Mexican Pizza Combo, where you get a Cheesy Jalapeño Mexican Pizza, two Crunchy Tacos Supreme, and a large fountain drink for $9.99.

Nutritional Info – Taco Bell Cheesy Jalapeño Mexican Pizza
Calories – 570 (from Fat – 280)
Fat – 31g (Saturated Fat – 9g)
Sodium – 1260mg
Carbs – 51g (Sugar – 4g)
Protein – 20g

10?’s with Chef Aaron Allen of Silas

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A Dayton native whose culinary career includes stints at Rue Dumaine, Hotel Covington and a Michelin-starred restaurant in New York has returned to Ohio to lead a new boutique eatery opening in early 2022.

Chef Aaron Allen is the Executive Chef for Silas,  a part of the revival of the former Inn at Versailles — a historic venue in downtown Versailles that was destroyed by a fire in late 2019..

The move is a homecoming for Allen, who earned his bachelor’s degree from Wright State University and got his culinary start at Rue Dumaine — one of Dayton’s most celebrated restaurants until its closure in 2017.

We asked Chef Allen to answer our 10 questions interview:

1)What is your favorite ingredient to cook with?
Probably eggs. They’re so versatile and delicious. You can do just about anything with eggs.

2) What ingredient do you dread?
I don’t dread any ingredients. If I feel challenged by something I usually force myself to learn to work with it to get over it.

Slow Roasted Ft Loramie Lamb! // rosemary, honey, garlic marinated, served with homemade nann bread, assorted chutneys + sauces

3) What’s your favorite dish to make?
There isn’t any one dish. I love to cook new dishes seasonally with what comes fresh from our farm and local partners. What excites me is new combinations and new dishes. The seasons bring so much there isn’t any reason to repeat yourself much.

HisHoneybee dessert recipe was featured in the The Wall Street Journal!

4) What’s your favorite pig out food?
Pizza for sure.

5) What restaurant, other than your own, do you like to dine at in the Miami Valley?
I love Thai 9, Sueno, and Taqueria Mixteca on 3rd.

6) What’s your best advice for home chefs?
Don’t be afraid to fail. That’s how you learn. Try to cook anything you’re interested in and that’s how you learn and improve.

7) If you could invite any 4 guests to a dinner party who would they be and why?
My girl and my family.

picture of dining room at Silas

Silas

8) Who do you look up to in the industry and why?
I really like what Bryce Gilmore is doing at the Barley Swine in Austin. The food is super playful and delicious. Also Cesar Ramirez at Chef’s table at Brooklyn Fare. Some of the most creative food I’ve seen.

9) What do you do in the Miami Valley on a day off?
I like to be active. I love to get outside and go for a run or a bike ride. I love to ride my motorcycle when the weather permits.

10) Share a kitchen disaster, lucky break or other interesting story:
Kitchens are always exciting and sometimes chaotic places. I’ve seen a lot happen. When I was in NYC I got to cook for Daniel Craig (James Bond) and Sean Brock. We met Sean later in the kitchen. That was pretty cool.

Chef Allen will be one of the Chefs competing in the Miami Valley Meals Diced Chef Challenge on Tues, Sept 19th at Top of the Market.

Kahuna Grindz Closes Down

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Anthony Augustus, who with his mother have been running the Hawaiian cuisine food truck Kahuna Grindz for about 2 years.  Today they  announced on their facebook page they will be shutting down the business.

“It is with a deeply emotional heavy heart that Kahuna Grindz is no longer in business. Due to multiple health issues with both owners we just can’t keep business running smoothly anymore.  As tears roll down my face while I’m typing this…We appreciate and loved all the support from everyone. This is the end for now but not forever.”

There had been plans to open a brick and mortar restaurant on Second Street in Xenia, and this to has been cancelled.Augustus graduated from Pennsylvania Culinary Institute in 2001 before working in the restaurant industry for over 20 years. According to his wife’s post on Facebook, “he is now in charge for food at Cedarville College!”

13 September Fundraisers Worth Supporting

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With over 4000 non-profits in the Miami Valley, our community has proved to have a giving heart and here are 13 fundraisers that could use your support this month:

September 7 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Artini Dayton 2023   $60 – $80

Dayton Arcade 28 W. Third St., Dayton

Local artists will be teaming up with local bartenders and mixologists to craft cocktails inspired by their own creations! We’ll have a dozen Artini stations featuring spirited and nonalcoholic cocktails, and our guests get to determine who’s creations are the most creative, and who’s cocktails are the best tasting. Attendees will also be treated with tasty hors d’oeuvres, live music, and engaging art experiences. By the end of the evening, we’ll find out who crafted the Most Creative Artini and who served us the Best Tasting Artini!

September 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wine Tasting, Benefiting Dayton Children’s Hospital $85

Polen Farms 5099 Bigger Rd, Kettering

Join the Women’s Board of Dayton Children’s Hospital for an exclusive wine tasting event. We will be enjoying wine graciously provided by Revel OTR and all proceeds will benefit Dayton Children’s Hospital.
Co-owners & winemakers, Amy and John Coleman, will be our guides for the evening providing samplings of their specialized, handcrafted wines along with sharing their passion of winemaking. All Revel wines are made 100% on site in Cincinnati, Ohio with fruit sourced from CA, WA, OH and Chile using a process that originated in Italy.
Their 2023 Cincinnati Wine Festival Gold Medal Winners Sangiovese and Black Sheep Blanc will be available at this tasting! You can find Revel in many bottle shops, breweries, casinos, grocery stores, restaurants, stadiums and now locally at Arrow Wine & Spirits (Kettering & Centerville) as well as Dorothy Lane Market (Oakwood).

September 9 @ 5:00 pm
Stetsons & Sterling $100 – $200

Therapeutic Riding Institute 3960 Middle Run Rd., Spring Valley

This elegant, “western-chic” themed evening will include therapeutic riding & liberty demonstrations with TRI students, live bluegrass music by the legendary Dean Osborne Band, cocktails, wine, & beer, dinner, live auction, and heart-warming stories shared by TRI students. General admission begins at 5:00 pm.

Limited tickets are also available for a unique and intimate VIP experience beginning at 4:00 pm in our beautiful horse barn. This reception will include live acoustic bluegrass music by the Dean Osborne Band, hors d’oeuvres, bourbon tasting, & trick rider and liberty demonstration.

September 14 @ 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
A home for our hero veteran fun-raiser  $43.61

The Brightside Event & Music Venue 905 E. Third Street, Dayton

Join us for a fun-filled evening of music and networking, as we raise funds to provide a new home for our hero veteran!

September 14 @ 5:30 pm
Wegerzyn Garden Party

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark 1301 E. Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton

Celebrate the Golden Garden at the annual Wegerzyn Garden Party! Join us Thursday, September 14 to toast half a century of fostering connections between people and nature at our treasured Gardens.

Enjoy live music, dinner, dancing and a 50/50 raffle as we look back at the last 50 years and ahead at the next half century at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark.

Tickets are required! $100 for Foundation members and $150 for non-members.

50/50 raffle tickets are $25 per ticket or 6 for $100. Winner announced at Garden Party, but need not be present to win! Proceeds from this event benefit the Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation.

September 16 @ 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Rubber Duck Regatta

The 2023 URS Rubber Duck Regatta will be LIVE at Riverscape with the Hispanic Heritage Festival

United Rehabilitation Services is excited to bring the URS Rubber Duck Regatta, presented by Synchrony, at RiverScape Metropark, during the Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 16, 2023 for one more year. Prize winners will be identified as the first eight individually assigned Ducks are pulled from the river! Winners will be announced at the Finale Event and will be notified via phone or email.

September 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Diced in Dayton: Chef’s Challenge  $75 – $150

Top of the Market Banquet Center 32 Webster St., Dayton

Sample tastes from your favorite local chefs and support a great cause at the Diced in Dayton Chef’s Challenge. Diced in Dayton 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. 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 chefs from Corner Kitchen, Kung Fu BBQ, De’Lish Cafe, Blind Dogs, Rich Taste Catering, redBerry, Bella Sorella Pizza Co, Creative Delights Catering, Napales, and more. You won’t want to miss this chance to enjoy great food for a great cause at the one-and-only Diced in Dayton.
Justice on Tap $25-50
The Dayton Beer Company 912 East Dorothy Lane, Kettering

Come raise your glass (and funds) to justice! Justice on Tap, our annual “happy hour” fundraiser, hosted by the Dayton Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, is happening Wednesday, September 20th

All proceeds benefit the Campaign for Equal Justice, supporting the critical civil legal services provided by ABLE, the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project – VLP and LAWO in the Miami Valley region. Purchase tickets at: http://bit.ly/2023JTAP

September 20 @ 7:00 pm
Rock the Hill 4 Heroes

Dayton Masonic Center 525 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton

Benefit concert raising funds for the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Memorial’s permanent memorial construction fund. Join us with the uber talented international group – Leonid & Friends – as they perform at the iconic Dayton Masonic Center for their first performance in Dayton, Ohio.

 

We will be tasting both types. White and red.

DMBA’s 8th Annual Taste of Homeownership!

Cox Arboretum 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton
The Dayton Mortgage Bankers Association is so proud to bring back the annual Taste of Homeownership Wine Tasting for a 8th year! This year will benefit the Rebuilding Together Dayton. Cost to attend is only $30 and 100% of the entry fee will be donated to Rebuilding Together Dayton. Amy Radachi, Executive Director will be on hand to talk about her amazing charity.There will be 11 wines to taste, with great food and raffle prizes too! A few sponsor opportunities are available, email [email protected] if you want to sponsor a table
 

September 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
SICSA’s 4th annual Poop Show

Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway 777 Hollywood Blvd, Dayton

How can a pile of poo win you $15,000?

During the event, a 2,000 square foot play yard onsite at the casino will be divided evenly into 1 foot squares. Each person that purchases a chance will be assigned at random to a square (one square per chance purchased). During the live event, a dog will be released into the play yard. Whomever is assigned to the square where the dog poops wins $15,000!

September 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grandview Foundation Wiffle Ball Tournament $10

Yankee Park 7500 Yankee Rd., Centerville

Grab your friends and family to form a team of 5 (amateur skill level) and compete against other teams in the wiffle ball tournament. Cost is $50 per team, or $10 per individual.

Not only will you have a blast playing wiffle ball, but you will also be supporting a great cause. All proceeds from the event will support future RAGS programs through the Grandview Foundation.

There will be plenty of food and drinks available via food trucks and vendors, so bring your appetite (and your wallet!). Get ready for a day full of laughter and friendly competition. Games will be running all day, round-robin style. Schedule to follow after registration is complete. We can’t wait to see you there!

DATV Bowling Fundraiser $25

Poelking Lanes, 1403 Wilmington Pike, Dayton

Ready to roll for a great cause? 🎳 Join us on September 30th, 12-4 PM, for a Bowling Fundraiser hosted by DATV! 📺 Doors swing open at 12, and the pins start flying at 1. 🎉 Your $25 ticket includes shoe rental, endless fun, and support for community entertainment. 🙌 Grab your friends and family, and let’s make a strike together!
 

McAlister’s Deli Opens in Washington Township

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Getting this location built has been a challenge. Construction started over 2 years ago and they took the building down to the studs.  At one time there was a cinema at the site, so they had to deal with leveling the floors and then major HVAC regulations changes which made for major supply chain issues waiting for the manufacturers to catch up.
So they basically now have a brand new building and will open the doors Friday, Sept 1st at 10am. To celebrate the grand opening, the location will be giving the first 50 guests in line a free 30-day tea pass. This entitles winners to one free tea per day for 30 consecutive days
This fast casual restaurant chain is home to handcrafted sandwiches, always-fresh salads, giant stuffed spuds, and McAlister’s Deli Famous Sweet Tea.   McAlister’s offers a variety of ways for guests to dine, including dine-in, delivery, windowside pickup for orders placed online, outdoor seating and catering.
The menu offers a huge variety of choices, you can check out the menu here. My favorite being the Choose 2, which allow you to create your own combo that include  a 1/2 sandiwch, 1/2 salad, half spud, cup of soup or nachos. They offer cookies, brownies, cheesecake and carrot cake for dessert.

McAlister’s guests always have the opportunity to skip the line by placing their order through the McAlister’s app and rewards program or online at www.mcalistersdeli.com and can conveniently pick up their order at the window from your car or select delivery. If you download the app and sign up today you’ll get  a free tea!

McAlister’s also offers a variety of fresh, made-to-order catering options including breakfast, snacks, spud bars, salads, sandwich trays, box lunches and desserts.  For their boxed lunches you can select from 18 sandwiches, 4 sides and 4 desserts.  When you place an order, they’ll event put the name on the boxes to make distribution easy.  Whether it’s for two, two hundred or event two thousand, a business meeting or a family reunion, they can cater a feast to please any crowd.

McAlister’s Deli

990-A Miamisburg Centerville Road,
Washington Township, OH 45458

(937) 807-4050

Open daily 10am – 9pm

Paleo Lab Now Open at Boonshoft Museum

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It’s been four years in the making, Ray Vodden- the Boonshoft’s Palentologist tells us, but now the Paleo Lab is now open.  Located inside the Eco Eatery, the lab includes fossil specimens, a dig pit, large foam dino puzzles, and the opportunity to see our paleontology crew work on articulating and constructing our hadrosaur skeleton!
Ray leads a team of volunteers that are working on restoring a hadrosaur, lovingly called TC, after Tim Clelland, the property owner where the skeleton was found in Butte County South Dakota. It was excavated in 2001, purchased at auction by Dayton resident Peter Thaler for  $100,000, then donated to the Dayton Society of Natural History.
Ray says they have 209 bones of the 275 the “duck-billed” dinosaur had. They use a Sandblasters to help clean the bone and remove the rocks formed around them. Many of the smaller bones disappeared in the blow out of the levies where the skeleton was found.  His team is working using foam and car bondo to recreate the missing bones. He is currently working on an upper leg bone that he thinks will take him about 3 weeks to finish. Ray estimates it will take about 4 years to recreate the bones and attach to a support system that will eventually move TC into an interactive display.
In the cases there are Mosasaur heads, an extinct, large marine reptile who breathed air, were powerful swimmers, and were well-adapted to living in the warm, shallow inland seas prevalent during the Late Cretaceous period, over 66 million years ago and casts of footprints from other dinosaurs of that period.
Kids will love the hands on dig pit where they can search for bone recreations and also build foam dinosaurs from the many “bones” they’ll find.
2600 DeWeese Pkwy,
Dayton OH 45414

937-275-7431

Hours:
Monday – Sat 9am – 5pm
Sunday noon – 5pm
Admission:
Adults $14.50
Seniors 60+ $12.50
Children 3-17 $11.50
Annual Family Membership $135

A New Place To “Gather” in the Dayton Arcade

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It’s been a long time coming, between COVID, supply chain issues and more, but GATHER by Ghostlight will officially host a ribbon cutting at 11am Thursday, August 31. Described on their website as “A gathering place that offers craft coffee, fast casual breakfast & lunch, as well as sharable small plates, wine, beer, and cocktails in the evening, with local art, live music and events.”  Mike Elsass Studio here for a meet and greet and  a Jazz ensemble staring at 8pm. They’ll be open until 10pm Thursday celebrating.

 

Owner Shane Anderson is creating a caffeine inspired empire here in the Miami Valley. The original Ghostlight Coffee opened on Wayne Avenue in 2011.  He then added a second shop, Ghostlight Midtown on Patterson in 2019.  In 2021 Ghostlight Centerville Coffee Bar & Bagel Shop opened inside Dot’s Market. May of 2022 brought on Dough, located in the 2nd Street Market. In June of 2023  he opened a new production facility in the former space of Belmont Bakery. The vision he had for Gather
was a more upscale spot that could infuse the culture, history, and flavors of coffee and the traditions of European apéro into its Arcade location.  He  had the vision he wanted to develop and he brought in some heavy hitters to consult with him to make it happen.

Evan Danielson, who many may remember from when he worked at the original Ghostlight coffee shop on Wayne Avenue a dozen or so years ago, then moved to Nashville, became a sommelier and now works in the wholesale beverage industry has bee tasked with creating the beverage program for Gather.The restaurant will feature a selection of both regular and zero-proof beer, wines and spirits, with an added focus on aperitifs, spritzes and digestifs.  The wine menu will be mostly European wines which Evan says are more food friendly, with 8-10 whites and reds by the bottle, a few sparkling and roses as well as wines by the glass and will change often. Look forward to tasting experiences to come in the attached  Dana L. Wiley Gallery space.

To help set the food menu, Shane hired Chef Jenn DiSanto, who ran her own Fresco catering business, cooking for many high end events in the community. “After the last few years, we’re all still learning how to Gather and I look forward to us setting the standard for how we can do that,” shared DiSanto.

Following Shane’s vision for European flair, she’s including trends she spotted on a recent family vacation to Europe.  She, along with kitchen manager Chris Coherd have worked to bring forth a menu that will be inspired by seasonal product availability. They’ve pulled together a talented kitchen crew, with 2 CIA graduates, a current Sinclair Culinary student and a couple of Ghostlight veterans.

I got to try the Mojo Braised Pork sandwich when I visited and I was totally impressed with the flavors that melded together to make this a must-try sandwich.

A peek at the opening menu, which is a work still in progress:

Additionally, Gather by Ghostlight will welcome   – featuring Mike Elsass in the 39 W. Fourth Street portion of the space. Guests will enjoy the works of Elsass and other featured artists in addition to private events, programmed talks, and live music amongst the curated art.

When I visited yesterday the bar staff were setting up, opening boxes of glassware and looking forward to mixing drinks and introducing the Apero hours to Dayton.

 

 

So excited for this exciting new concept to open!

Gather by Ghostlight

in the Dayton Arcade
37 W 4th Street
Dayton, OH 45402-1801

Hours:

Monday-Wednesday 7am-7pm
Thursday-Saturday 7am-10pm
Sunday 8am-2pm

Flyboy’s Deli To Close Downtown Location

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As many may have heard, Steve Crandall, owner of the local restaurant, Flyboys Deli, recently endured a life-altering stroke.  His left side of his body is unresponsive and he recently has been moved to a nursing home.  His wife Eunice is simultaneously recovering from cancer and a broken leg. Due to these circumstances they have made the decision to close the downtown location, which opened in June of 2021.   Their final day at the Patterson Blvd. location will be Thursday, August 31st according to acting manager Nikki.

Their eldest son is running the Oakwood location, which opened in 2013 and assures us that location is going strong and will remain open.

 

 

Flyboy’s Deli Oakwood
2515 Far Hills Ave.
Dayton,OH 45419

(937) 723-6135

Hours:
Monday-Thursday (11am – 9pm)
Friday (11am -10pm)
Saturday (11am -10pm)
Closed Sunday

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Cafe & Delicatessen Opens In Centerville

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There’s a new deli in Centerville, right across from Bill’s Donuts.  The International Cafe & Delicatessen opened last week and offer 2 floors with multiple seating areas as well as a Jalsa Lounge and a Musallah Room.  You place your order at the counter for dine-in or carry out. They have the largest selection of loose leaf imported Teas in the area .. by the cup or pot.  All 100% Halal Zabiha Sharifa Deli Meats and Sausages on their huge menu:

The International Cafe & Delicatessen
263 N. Main St.
Centerville, OH. 45459
Hours:
Daily 11:00 am to 11:00 pm

Milano’s Oktoberfest Menu is Back!

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Prost! 🍻 Milano’s Oktoberfest menu is BACK from now until October 31st!

Reuben Schnitzel. This sandwich is topped with provolone cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing!

 

 

Bavarian pretzel sticks are baked in-house and are served with a side of Fat Tire beer cheese or Great Lakes Dortmunder mustard.

Loaded Potato Pizza

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And what would Oktoberfest be without some German Beers?

Wheat Penny Celebrates 10th Anniversary!

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It was just over ten years ago that we wrote about “a new cool pizza-centric restaurant  featuring rustic, creative dishes and a bar that serves up fresh, handmade cocktails-brought to you by the culinary-minded folks at Meadowlark Restaurant!”
From the beginning Wheat Penny has made being involved in the community a party of their DNA.  Even before they opened the doors to the public, they hosted a series of sneak peek events for charities like the Artemis Center, SICSA, and the Food Bank. In 2017 they hosted a dining event to support the families in need of help from all the fires in Sonoma & Napa Valley and each year they participate in the Whoo Cooks For You dinner that benefits The Glen. In 2021 Valenti was honored with the “Nourishing the Community Award” which honored her dedication, excellence and service to her peers, communities and beyond.
This weekend Wheat Penny Oven and Bar is celebrating their 10th anniversary and we asked Chef/Owner Liz Valenti to reflect on that last decade.
How has Wheat Penney changed in the last 10 years? 
LV: I think that our core has remained solid- committed to our staff and customers, cooking from our hearts with integrity, challenging each other to grow and evolve in the restaurant and outside in the world.  As time as past, we have grown into more than a pizza place with a few other items.  We make our own cheese, fresh pastas, breads, desserts and our bar program has evolved into one of the finest in Dayton.

Best selling Taylor Street pizza – Italian pork sausage, spinach & garlic-braised mushrooms

 

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned over the years? 
LV: Recognizing that there is no complete play book for a restaurant. Going through Covid made that abundantly clear. We are constantly planning as a team, striving to do our very best each and every day and still we sometimes stumble, but we always help each other up and move forward. I am so grateful for all of the people over these last ten years who played an important role in helping us to become the Wheat Penny Oven and Bar that we are.  No doubt our biggest asset is our incredible staff!
What is YOUR favorite menu item?
LV: This is a tough one, but I still love our meatballs that are from a recipe that my mother taught me as a child.  When they get cooked off every day the kitchen smells like home. 🙂
What are some of Wheat Penny’s best sellers?
LV: Wheat Penny Manhattan, Basil Smash, Eggplant Fries, our green lasagne, Taylor Street Pizza, Chicago style chicken parmesan sandwich, Grilled Shrimp, Broccolini and Peppers with Polenta,  Crispy Brick Chicken Thighs, our seasonal caprese salad, housemade buckeye ice cream, Cauliflower T-Bone with Olive Pistou and our mini Detroit pizza- just to name a few!

Eggplant Fries

To help celebrate their first decade, Wheat Penny is offering 10% off select Wheat Penny Classics on Sat, Aug 26th!

Wheat Penny Oven & Bar

515 Wayne Ave
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 496-5268

Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday
11am – 9pm

Friday and Saturday
11am – 10pm

Where To Get A Great Cuban Sandwich in the Miami Valley!

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

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

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

El Meson

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

La Michoacana Mexican Market #5

748 Troy St Dayton, OH 45404

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

Charlie’s Deli 

429 Troy St, Dayton, OH 45404

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

Anthony D. Tomlinson highly recommend the Cuban at Dayton Street Eats located at 5993 Bigger Road

Spicy mustard, Swiss cheese, pickle, smoked pork, ham served on toasted French bread + pressed. $13.50

Broadway Barrelhouse on Rt. 48 in Lebanon is Michael Spady recommendation for a good Cuban
We’ve also heard that Harens Market in Troy, The Cheesecake Factory and sometimes Chappas in  Moraine also have good Cubans.  If you’ve found one we don’t know about, please leave us a comment below.

Winner of SICSA Poop Show Wins $15,000- Tix On Sale Now!

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 Join SICSA on September 22nd from 6-8pm  for the 4th annual Poop Show, which will be held at Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway.

How can a pile of poo win you $15,000?

During the event, a 2,000 square foot play yard onsite at the casino will be divided evenly into 1 foot squares. Each person that purchases a chance will be assigned at random to a square (one square per chance purchased). During the live event, a dog will be released into the play yard. Whomever is assigned to the square where the dog poops wins $15,000!

What’s included in your chance purchase?

  • A chance to win $15,000!
  • $10 of PENN Bonus Play
  • $10 dining certificate for Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway
  • A post-show concert presented by New Country K99.1 FM
  • Optional participation in exclusive Poop Show raffles
  • Complimentary soft drinks and coffee

The first 75 people who purchase 4 chances or more will enjoy exclusive access to the VIP High Roller’s Lounge at the event!

In addition to all of the perks that come with a basic chance purchase, VIP guests will be provided heavy hors d’oeuvres, two complimentary drink tokens, and a front row view of the Poop Show! VIP guests may bring one additional guest with them.

Ready to win? Click below to join in the fun!

Purchase your chance to win here.

 

About SICSA:
In 1974, a group of dedicated individuals committed to offering the Miami Valley an alternative to the traditional animal welfare system, came together and created the Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals (SICSA). For more than 40 years, people in the Miami Valley have supported the SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center in a partnership of caring to build a strong humane community.In 2020, SICSA built a new, state-of-the-art facility located at 8172 Washington Church Road, Dayton, OH 45458. This facility features a spacious Veterinary Clinic, a Temporary Care Wing, numerous Play Yards, and more!

New Bakery Opens Friday in Fairborn

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“Mamaw you make the best treats.”  Hearing this from her grandkids inspired Mendy Williams to open her Fairborn bakery (where Gigi’s Cupcakes used to be). Expect to find cookies, cake pops, cup cakes, 7 layer bars, brownies, cakes and more on the shelves when she opens her shop on Friday, August 25th. She’ll feature four different cupcakes and cookies that will be featured on flight boards that rotate each month.

The gift portion of the store features platters, charcuterie boards, amish farm soap, olive wood spoons and spatulas, candles, cards and more.

 

Mamaw’s Bakery and Gifts

3800 Colonel Glenn Highway
Fairborn, OH  45324

937-988-0006

Tues- Sat 10am – 5pm

 

Masquarage 2023: A Night on Olympus

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Equitas Health has announced the theme for their annual Masquerage fundraiser for 2023. A Night on Olympus will happen on October 14 as a party that celebrates ancient Greek myths.  This massive dance party  will take place at the Dayton Arcade this year and guests are encouraged to dress up as their favorite gods and goddesses. Attendees must be 21 and over, and while masks are not required, they are encouraged. This theme release video will give you some inspiration for costumes:

 

Since 2002 Masquerage has helped raise HIV/AIDS awareness and more than $1.5M, becoming one of Dayton’s premier see-and-be-seen events. The money raised at Masquerage supports the prevention and education efforts of Equitas Health. The prevention team at Equitas Health provides HIV/STI testing and prevention, educational programs, support groups, and more to the Dayton community.

Jackie O  & Cherry Poppins will return to host the party, Gem City Burlesque will also make a return this year with performances that are sure to titillate. Regional Events Manager for Equitas, Jostin Schimmoeler  also shared he has several other cool entertainers lined up, but he can’t reveal them until contracts are signed.

Be sure and bring money for the silent auction which will have restaurant gift cards, gift baskets and experiences available for your bidding pleasure.

There are 2 Ticket options for Masquerage:

General Admission – which gives you access to the event’s main areas, welcome drink at the beginning of the night, a full dance floor and entertainment through the night! $60 in advance.

Red Ribbon Lounge – includes access to both main and VIP areas, welcome drink, a designated VIP Bar with drinks included, a full dance floor and entertainment through the night and  a swag bag at the end of the night! Food for the Red Ribbon Lounge will be provided by Sueno. This year the Red Ribbon Lounge will be on two floors, on the main floor and The Tank.   $125 in advance.

Want to go but funds are low? Volunteers that donate eight hours or more of their time will earn a complimentary General Admission ticket. For information on volunteering, please reach out to [email protected].

 

 

 

Register for the 2023 Riverway Half-Marathon

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Register now for the September 10, 2023 Great Miami Riverway Half Marathon.

COURSE: Start on Water Street in Troy at the Miami County Courthouse. Troy roads to/around Duke Park. Enter the bike path heading north on Adams Street. Pass the Eldean Covered Bridge. Exit the bike path in Piqua. Run on city roads to the finish line near Fort Piqua Plaza.  UPDATED 2023 MAP can be viewed at this link:

https://onthegomap.com/s/iip8ra7k

FINISHER’S MEDAL: Finishers will receive a commemorative finishers medal at the completion of the event.

AWARDS: Top 3 Male/Female overall and top 3 Male/Female placers in each age group: <19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

8 YEAR AWARD: A special award to those who have completed the race every year.  Sign up for your eighth year to receive the “Completed 104.8 miles” pint glass.

REGISTER: Pre-register Online or Race day: 6:30-7:30am.

Early Start Option: An opportunity for walkers to start 1hr early is available.  This option is for walkers only and course set up is not complete at this time.  Early start participants are asked to use the sidewalks until the streets are closed for the rest of the race.

PACKET PICKUP: September 9th @ Can’t Stop Running Company 321 N Main Street Piqua. September 10th 6:30am @ Downtown Troy near the race start.

COST: $60 January 1st – June 30th, $70 July 1st – August 13th, $80 after August 13th. No refunds on your entry fee.  As mentioned above you can transfer your entry fee to another runner by logging into your Run Sign Up account but the exchange of money will be handled between runners.  If you transfer your entry fee to another person before a shirt or medal deadline they will be able to update to their preference.

SHIRTS: Choice of Long Sleeve or Short Sleeve Tech shirts guaranteed to those registered by August 31st. Shirts for 2023 will be unisex sizing

PARKING: Hobart Arena, Troy City Park. Many Downtown Troy streets will be closed for the race and church service.

TRANSPORTATION: Courtesy shuttle service will transport participants from finish area to Downtown Troy. Shuttles will leave Piqua starting at 10:00 and continue on a rolling basis. Returning on shuttle is NOT required.

Sign up now for the Great Miami Riverway Half Marathon – https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/OH/Troy/GreatMiamiRiverwayHalfMarathon