Lisa Grigsby

17 Course Sushi Omakase Experience Returns To Tender Mercy

November 15, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

photo from the June pop up.

California based Sushi | Bar did a pop up Omakase dinner that featured 17 courses this past June. Omakase is a form of Japanese dining in which guests leave themselves in the hands of a chef and receive a meal which is seasonal, elegant, artistic and uses the finest ingredients available.

The original pop up was scheduled for 3 nights, but due to the popularity of the event they added 2 additional nights and still didn’t clear the wait list, according to Tender Mercy co-owner Chris Dimmick. So they’ve decided to bring the 17 Omakase dinner for a return engagement Sunday, December 3rd through Tuesday, December 5th. Three seating for up to 10 guests will be offered each night at 5pm, 7:15pm and 9:30.

This extraordinary culinary journey begins 15 to 20 minutes prior to the scheduled seating time in Tender Mercy Bar. Upon checkin you will be greeted with a complimentary welcome cocktail while we wait for the entire seating to arrive to begin the experience. Chefs prepare a playful reverie on modern nigiri and other delicacies from both land and sea in a free form interpretive take on the traditional sushi counter experience where you can expect unexpected riffs on beloved standards.

You can book your ticket online for $195, scroll down to the Tender Mercy listing to purchase. Additionally, a 22% service charge will be applied.

The pop-up will take over the newly opened Dōzo space in the back of Tender Mercy. Dōzo is Tender Mercy’s permanent 38-seat sushi restaurant led by Chef Lawrence Hahm, serving a prix fixe tasting menu every Wednesday-Saturday that rotates monthly. Sourcing the best quality fish in the region, Dōzo’s December menu is launching next week.

The relationship between idea collective (of which Dimmick is one of 4 owners) and sushi|bar has led to a development deal for their forthcoming flagship location in 2024.

Englewood Ramen Restaurant Opens Friday

November 15, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

Chef Ann Shen and her husband Allan Li, the owners of Ozu852 in Englewood will open a second restaurant on Friday, November 15th. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for Friday at 3pm, followed by the opening at 5pm. Li explains they are opening Ninja Ramen because ” we want our customers to experience a different type of cuisine. “I noticed they always travel so far away to get Ramen,” she said. The new eatery is located at 375 W. National Road in the spot that was formerly China Palace.

Photo by Stephanie Blum Henning

Ninja Ramen will feature six different ramen dishes, each of which can be personalized by adding from a selection of 14 toppings for your bowl.

Here’s a peak at the menu:

Ninja Ramen
375 W. National Road
Englewood, OH 45322

(937) 540-8333

Hours:

TBA

New Burger Joint in Washington Township

November 14, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

Just had a great burger at Halal Burgers, which opened yesterday in the Washington Park Plaza on Lyons Road, just east of Chappy’s.

As I walked in the door manager Abbad Tahir welcomed me and took my order, suggesting I make my burger order a combo, which included fries and a Pepsi product fountain drink.

I ordered the double burger and honestly could not finish it. The burger was fresh and well seasoned and made with Halal meat.

For meat to be halal, the animal must be healthy and alive at the time of slaughter.

During the process, a Muslim certified butcher will recite “Bismillah” (in the name of God) before making a deep, swift incision with a sharp knife across the animal’s throat, cutting the jugular vein and carotid artery.

It is the only type of meat observant Muslims are permitted to eat. Halal designation for meat is an important concept and belief associated with food for this religious community.

Manager Abbad Tahir

What that mean for the non-muslim community- according to Tahir, “it just means top notch quality meat. He states it’s one of the reasons Tahir and his brother opened the eatery. Growing up the area they just wanted a great burger and wing joint to eat at. He shared the need for Halal food in the area is growing. Between the brothers, they have over 40 years of experience in the restaurant business and they look forward to bringing their food to the community. He shares that his family has a huge passion for serving and look forward to getting involved with area
non-profits.Another brother has a farm and butcher shop in Columbus, so when they say their food is farm to table, they really mean it- no middle man involved.

The emphasis is obviously on burger, but they also serve chicken wings, chicken tenders and make fresh scooped ice cream shakes or just get two scoops of ice cream or pick up some DLM killer brownies at the counter. You order at the counter and can enjoy your meal at the 40 seats in the restaurant or take your food to go. You can also get it delivered through door dash or grub hub. Abbad also shared they can also do catering.

Halal Burgers

767 Lyons Road
Washington Township, OH 45459

937-400-8311

Hours:

Sun – Thurs 11am – 10pm
Fri & Sat 11am – 11pm

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FilmDayton Offers 2 Day Class on How To Make A Movie

November 14, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

Are you interested in learning how to make movies? Look no further! FilmDayton is offering a class that is the perfect opportunity for you to gain the understanding and knowledge you need to bring your creative vision to life. Experienced filmmaker Shaunn Baker will guide you through the process. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced filmmaker, our class is a great way to enhance your skills and meet other creatives in the industry.

This two day class will take place Dec 2nd and Dec 9th from 10am – 3pm each day at the FilmDayton space in the Dayton Mall. Class is $199 or $149 for FilmDayton Members.
Sign up now and start your journey to becoming a movie maker!

For the past 30 years, Shaunn Baker has worked on hundreds of projects, from professional theatre to television and feature films. He has directed for the Human Race Theatre Company, directed and assistant directed several short and feature film projects, taught cinematography at The University of Cincinnati, teaches classes on acting for the camera, and coached talent with the PCG Talent Agency. He is a past President of FilmDayton, a non-profit dedicated to building the local film community and encouraging economic growth through the promotion of filmmaking in the region. With FilmDayton, he helped bring to life a pro-am community filmmaking project – a narrative series about high school ghostbusters called “Freak Club.” Currently, Shaunn is founder and Managing Partner of WorldStage Media, an award-winning media and entertainment production company located in Dayton, Ohio. In their work with businesses and organizations, WorldStage shot and produced projects for diverse companies such as United Health Care, Antioch University, VFW Foundation, The Submarine House, InteractOne, Cultureworks, Quantum Health, The Spartan Chemical Company, The Schuster Performing Arts Center, The National Conference for Community and Justice, CityFolk, The Dayton Opera, and Cox Ohio Publishing, to name just a few

How to Run a Movie Like A Pro

Participants should bring:
 Script they are thinking about producing
 Box of Colored Pencils
 Laptop Computer with script software is ideal
 Pen/Pencil/notebook

The Workshop will guide participants through organizing their project like a big production. We will cover:

 Why you should organize your movie like a big production  Legal and Insurance considerations
 The Steps in a Production and how to organize:

o Development
o Prep
o Production
o Wrap and Post

 Safety
 Resources for your production

Fairborn Italian Restaurant Celebrates 70th!

November 13, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

Giovanni’s of Fairborn was opened 70 years ago by the DiPasquale family, with various brothers taking charge over the years. The last brother who owned it, Louie had

sold their Centerville location Antoni’s and wasn’t pleased with how the new owners changed things. So when he went to sell Giovanni’s in Fairborn he wanted to find a new owner that would honor their traditions. He knew Tony Spaziani from the Sons of Italy, so he trusted him to carry on the business. In the first years of owning the restaurant, Tony only changed the Italian sausage, and then five years in changed the marinara. Tony’s daughter Cassaundra has been running the restaurant for the past ten years, while her father stepped back from the day to day, still stopping in to check on things until his health prevented him and he passed away in August of 2022. Cassundra said she learned a lot from her dad and appreciates that he made her go work for other restaurants before coming back to manage theirs.

She is proud to carry on the tradition of the Italian eatery and is “so appreciative of the support they get from the community of Fairborn, their regulars and most of all our staff.” She’s got a few employees that have worked at the restaurant for over 20 years and multiple staffers that have been there for 10+ years.

They’ll be celebrating their 70th anniversary with specials all week:

Open on Tuesday To Celebrate 5-8pm

They will be offering all of the items on our first menu from 1953 with just a couple of extras: Full Pizza Menu, Blimps, Steak Subs, Meatball Subs, Italian Sausage Subs with Peppers & Onions, Spaghetti with Marinara or Meatballs, Cheese Ravioli with Marinara or Meatballs

Dinner Salad with House or French

Wednesday
Celebrating 70 years by celebrating Tony! Starting at 5:00 you can come in and of course you can order a pizza or off our menu and one of our regular dinners but there will be have the option to Create Your Own 4 Course Menu from Tony’s Favorites

You’ll pick one item from each category:

Appetizer – Cioppino, Spicy Clams, Calamri, Meatballs on a Stick, or a mini version of a Campagna Salad (Hot Bread Salad)

Salad– Caesar, Spring Mix Salad, Wedge

Dinner – Linguini & Clams, Spaghetti Carbonara (no cream!), Pasta & Sausage, Cavatelli with Meatballs

Dessert – Tony wasn’t one much for dessert but he did enjoy biscotti with his coffee. You can also choose from a slice of my pumpkin cheesecake, Spumoni ice cream, or a cannoli.

All dinners will also come with a 9 ounce pour of a glass of wine from Tony’s private wine collection. Most of the wines are reds but you will have a few wines to choose from. Tony also loved celebrating with a Bellini. That will also be a drink option.

The price of the 4 course dinner is $39.39. (when Tony turned 40, he claimed he was 39 for a good 5 years afterwards. It always made me laugh). Tony wasn’t the original owner of Giovanni’s but he sure loved it as if he was. He was so proud of Giovanni’s and Fairborn. We wanted to include him in our celebration

Thursday–
Guests can play plinko or spin the wheel for a discount or door prize. Some of the prizes on the wheel will be: pay 1953 prices, one free meal, pay 1993 prices, free dessert,or a free t-shirt.

Friday & Saturday

They will be giving away cupcakes
from Cake, Hope and Love after your meal

Sunday from noon – 5pm
Giovanni’s will host an Italian Buffet as the Grand Finale to our 70th Anniversary Week. The Buffet will include Pizzas, Salads, Breadsticks, Blimp Subs, Baked Ziti, Meatballs, Eggplant Caprese, Rosemary Roasted Chicken, Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes, Chicken Alfredo Pasta a variety of Ravioli and Desserts. Also includes a Soft Drink, Tea, or Coffee for $19.95 per person and $3.00 Bellinis.

Giovanni’s Fairborn

215 W Main Street
Fairborn, OH

937-878-1611

Wednesday – Sunday

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

The 93rd Annual Waffle Shop – Nov 14-17

November 11, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

“Waffle Shop” returns as a dine-in or carry-out event again this year, offered Tuesday – Friday of November 14 – 17 from 11am – 2pm.

Waffle Shop is a 90+ year tradition at Christ Episcopal Church
in downtown Dayton. They raise funds through the sale of waffle lunches, and then grant 100% of the proceeds to small local non-profits benefiting our brothers & sisters living on the margins in our community.

This beneficiaries for this year include: Hannah’s Treasure Chest– a nonprofit organization that enriches the lives of children in need by providing care packages of clothes, shoes, books, safety equipment and hygiene items including diapers through a network of 75 partners throughout southwest Ohio, Stork’s Nest-a national program that rewards pregnant women with points for attending prenatal care appointments and classes, Gem City Diaper Bank, whose mission is to promote the health & well-being of babies by providing diapers to low-income families at no cost in the Montgomery County, The Westwood Right Project– a community development organization, CityHeart – serves clients’ immediate needs while also connecting them to resources for long term solutions, CARE House – the children’s advocacy center for children and families affected by abuse in Montgomery County, and the Ohio, Miami Valley Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. (OH 3), which supports our troops all over the world, our veterans, and each other.

Each year they enlist the help of Celebrity Bakers. This year it’s Mayor Mims, Lisa Wagner of Levitt Pavillion, Randy Phillips of DATV, and Alexis Larsen of Dayton Daily News.

Here’s a peek at the menu:

Waffle + Sausage (optional)

Waffle & Sausage

Waffle Only

Sausage Only

Sausage Sandwich

Not a waffle fan? Order a salad or sandwich:

Soups are available each day by the cup or bowl and the offereing rotate from chicken noodle, potato to vegetable beef barley

And what’s a meal without dessert- apple, cherry, lemon meringue, pumpkin and chocolate cream pies are available for the slice for just $3.

You can use this form to order your meal to go.

Waffle Shop

20 W. 1st Street
Dayton, OH 45402

937-223-2239

Nov 14 – 17

11am – 2pm

Ohio’s Largest Second-Hand Book Sale Starts Today

November 10, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

The Dayton Book Fair has been in existence since 1970. They sell donated books to benefit three different local non-profits each year, and provide a meaningful place for people to donate their beloved books. For 2023, proceeds from the sale will benefit the Breast Wishes Foundation, CityHeart and the Human Race Theatre Company.

The sale opened today at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds at 9am and will be open til 7pm. Admission today is $10. Hours for Saturday and Sunday are 9am – 5pm and admission is free for those days. Sunday is Bag Day: all you can fit in our paper grocery bag for $10. You can pay by cash, check, credit card or Apple Pay.

You’ll find books divided into over 80 category’s as well as records, CDs, movies, puzzles and games. There are literally tons of children’s books ranging from board books to chapter books, and including picture books, beginning readers, elementary non-fiction and novels. We also have books for teens in a separate section near pop culture and graphic novels.

Theuy also sell books online through eBay at bookfairexpress and for more specialized listings, also at daytonbookfair.

In December of 22 they also opened Rabbit Hole Books at 29 West First St. in downtown Dayton. The shop is open daily from noon – 7pm and every book there sells for one dollar. It’s also got a great array of gift items for sale.

Have a nonprofit you’d like to be a future beneficiary?

There are three requirements:

Your group must be a registered organization in the State of Ohio.
Your location must be within 25 miles of the city of Dayton
You must be a 501c3.

Letters of application should be sent to the Book Fair Foundation, 2181 Embury Park Rd, Dayton, OH 45414. Applications must be postmarked by Wednesday, January 4, 2023 or received at our office by Tuesday, January 10 by close of business (4 pm).

Have books to donate?

They accept donations at 2181 Embury Park Rd. Dayton offices all year round. Regular hours are 10 am to 4 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. There are staff members on hand to help you get your books unloaded, or you can use our contactless drop-off point at the front vestibule. More info here.

Veterans Day Deals & Discounts 2023

November 9, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

As we honor the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces, we also want to show our appreciation by offering special deals and discounts. From free meals to discounted products and services, we’ve compiled a list of the best Veterans Day deals that you won’t want to miss. Take advantage of these offers and join us in thanking our veterans for their service and sacrifice.

Blue Berry Cafe – always 10% off and Veteran’s Day we do a Free Signature Platter or up $10 off a single menu item.

Boosalis Baking and Cafe – We always thank and appreciate our Veterans with 10% off.

Chappy’s– Enjoy 50% off on your meal, just show your ID to your server Friday & Saturday

Clean Eatz Dayton – As a token of its appreciation on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., all veterans and active military will receive a free Grab-N-Go meal (no purchase necessary). Clean Eatz is located at 2781 Centre Drive, Beavercreek.

Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers offers 15 percent everyday and on veterans they will have free select appetizers for veterans

Company 7 BBQ 0 Every day of the year, we offer a 10% discount on every entrée, and adult sandwich to active duty military members, veterans, as well as other first responders with proper ID

Donut Haus– one free donut and coffee to all veterans

Fricker’s — Veterans get 10 free wings with proof of service on November 11. Dine-in only.

Giovanni’s – Free spaghetti dinner for any Veteran with ID

International Cafe & Delicatessen – 15% Discount for Veterans on Veterans Day.

Marions Piazza– 10% with miltary ID always

Mamma DiSalvo’s – 1/2 off any pasta dish or lasagna for any veteran and current military. Excluding any seafood pasta dish .

Mudlick Tap House– offers 10% off for military and veterans everyday

Oregon Express– 10% off with military ID always

Park Grille & Bar– always offers 10% off to Veterans

Rob’s Restaurant– Veterans eat free from 11am – 2pm

Sands Seafood and Sports Bar– free lunch from 11am -3pm with military ID

Submarine House – Veterans come have a free half sub on us! Order your favorite sub, show your server or cashier your military ID, and we’ll take care of it! *offer not valid online, good once per guest check, max value $14.

Troll Pub – 25% discount on food for all military all the time.

Watermark – always gives a 5% discount

And the deals from the chains:

Another Broken Egg Cafe — Veterans and active-duty military get a free Patriot French Toast Combo & Coffee November 11. Available for dine-in only at participating cafes.

Applebee’s — Active-duty military, veterans, Reserves, and National Guard receive a free meal when dining in from a special menu on November 11. And when dining in on November 11, military guests will receive a $5 Bounce Back Card to redeem for dine-in, To Go, or delivery within a three-week redemption window.

Bagger Dave’s — Active, non-active, reservists and retired personnel get a free Great American Cheeseburger and fries on November 11. Dine-in only.

Biggby Coffee — Veterans and active-duty service members receive a free 16 oz beverage of choice on November 11

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse — On November 11, current and former military members receive a free meal from a select menu. Dine-in only.

Bob Evans— Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal from a select menu on November 11. Dine-in only.

Bonefish Grill: Offering a free order of the restaurant’s Bang Bang Shrimp with a soft beverage to service members, veterans and first responders with valid ID on November 11.

Buffalo Wild Wings— Veterans and active-duty service members get a free order of 10 boneless wings and fries on November 11. Must show valid proof of service. Dine in only.

Carrabba’s— Veterans and active-duty military that dine in on November 11 receive an appetizer or dessert and a non-alcoholic beverage with show of military ID.

Chili’s — Veterans and active-duty service members get a free meal from a select menu on November 11. Available for in-restaurant only.

Chop House — On November 11, veterans and active-duty service members get 50% off entrees.

Chuck E. Cheese — On November 11, active-duty military, National Guard and veterans get a free personal 1-topping pizza with valid military ID or proof of military service. Not available for delivery.

City Barbecue — Veterans and active-duty military get a free sandwich (excluding brisket), one side, and a drink on November 11.

Cracker Barrel — Veterans get a complimentary slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake in-store or online on November 11.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit — Veterans and active-duty military get a Free Pulled Pork Sandwich on November 11. Valid in-store, and online/app for carryout.

Dunkin’ Donuts — Veterans and active-duty military get a free donut of their choice on November 11 at participating locations. Offer available in-store only. Not available for orders placed using On-the-Go Mobile Ordering through the Dunkin’ Mobile App.

Fazoli’s: Offering a free Regular Spaghetti with Meat or Marinara. Veterans and active duty must present military I.D. or wear military uniform.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill — Dine with a veteran or active-duty service member on November 11 at participating locations and their meal is free. Dine-in only.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Offering veterans and current military personnel a free Freddy’s Original Double combo meal card. No purchase is necessary to receive this special offer. Cards may be redeemed through November 30, 2023.

Gold Star Chili — Veterans and active-duty military receive a free regular 3-Way and regular drink on November 11. This offer is valid for dine-in, carry out or drive-thru.

Golden Corral — Golden Corral is hosting their Military Appreciation Night on November 13 from 5pm to close. This includes a free “thank you” meal when dining

Hooters — Active-duty military and veterans get a free entrée from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu with purchase of a beverage at participating locations on November 11. Dine-in only.

Huey Magoo’s — Veterans and active-duty military get a free 5-piece tender meal when you buy a 5-piece meal and 2 beverages on November 11. Must show military or Veteran ID, or DD-214 form to redeem. Offer valid for in-restaurant orders only

IHOP — Veterans and active-duty military get free Red, White & Blueberry Pancakes at participating locations on November 11. Dine-in only.

Insomnia Cookies — Veterans and active-duty military get a free 6-pack of Classic cookies with any in-store purchase all day on November 11.

Logan’s Roadhouse: Special Veterans Day menu for free from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no need to make a purchase to receive this offer. In order to qualify, veterans and service members must present their military ID or come in uniform. This offer is valid for all military branches, including reservists and the National Guard. It is only available for dine-in customers.

Outback Steakhouse — Veterans, active-duty service members and spouses get a free Bloomin’ Onion with any Coca-Cola beverage for dine-in on November 11.

Perkins: On Veteran’s Day, active duty, retired military, and veterans are invited to their local Perkins to enjoy a Free Magnificent Seven meal.

Red Lobster — Veterans, active-duty military and reservists get a free Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, Fries, and Coleslaw on November 11. The offer is available for dine-in and To Go orders placed in-restaurant between 11:00am and 4:00pm local time.

Red Robin – Veterans and active-duty military get a free Red’s Tavern Double when dining in on November 11. This classic burger also comes with free refills of Bottomless Steak Fries.

Sheetz — On November 11, Sheetz offers veterans and active-duty military personnel a free half ham and cheese or meatball sub and a regular size fountain drink. Sheetz will also provide a free car wash to veterans and active-duty military.

Smashburger — Get a free Burger or Sandwich when you show a valid military ID in-store on November 11 with valid proof of military ID at participating locations.

Smokey Bones — Active-duty military and veterans get a free meal from a select menu on November 11 with valid ID. Dine-in only.

Smoothie King: On Saturday, November 11, all veterans, and active military personnel with a valid military ID can enjoy a free 20 oz. Smoothie at participating SK locations. Smoothie choices include Cherry X-Treme (red), Slim-N-Trim Vanilla (white) and Blueberry Heaven (blue).

Starbucks — will offer a free tall (12-oz) hot brewed coffee for veterans, military service members and military spouses on November 11. As a new addition in 2022, Starbucks is expanding this offer to include a free tall (12-oz) iced coffee.

Tim Hortons: On Saturday, November 11, Tim Hortons U.S. locations will be honoring those who have so bravely served our country by offering a free small hot coffee to all active military members and veterans.

Twin Peaks — Veterans and active-duty service members get a free lunch on November 11 from 11am to 3pm. Dine-in only.

Uno Pizzeria & Grill — Veteran and active-duty military get a free meal on November 11 with proper ID at participating locations.

Wendy’s — Active-duty military and veterans get a free breakfast combo on November 11 at participating locations from 6:30 to 10:30am.

White Castle — Veterans and active-duty military get a free individual combo meal or a breakfast combo meal when dining at a participating restaurant on November 11.

Popular Veterans Day Retail Discounts

Target — Target is offering a 10% military discount from October 29 through November 11 to all active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families.
Vitamin Shoppe — Veterans and active-duty military receive 25% off purchases in-store at The Vitamin Shoppe and Super Supplements from November 11 through 13.
Kohl’s — Active and former military personnel, veterans, and their families receive 30% off qualifying in-store purchases from November 10 through 12. Valid military ID is required.
Rite Aid — From November 10 to 12, customers with a valid military ID or proof of service are eligible for 15% off regular-priced items at any location. Customers must be members of the Rite Aid Rewards program. In-store purchases only.
Kroger — Active and former military members and their dependents get a 10% discount in stores on November 11 with a valid military ID
Great Clips – On November 11, veterans and active military service members can go to any U.S. Great Clips salon and get a free haircut or a card for a free haircut that can be redeemed during a future visit.
Office Depot and OfficeMax — Veterans, active duty and retired military personnel, reservists, and their dependents receive 25% off qualifying regular and sale-priced purchases in stores nationwide November 11 through 13. Shoppers must present a valid military ID, military dependent ID or form of veteran ID at the time of purchase.
Take 5 Car Wash — All locations nationwide will offer their best wash (up to a $26 value) to veterans for free on November 11.

Mixi Noodles Now Open in Miami Township

November 8, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

Mixi Noodles is a modern casual noodles restaurant that offers fusion Asian noodles in a cozy and friendly atmosphere. Owner Ting Ni, who was born in China, is proud to bring the food she grew up eating to Dayton. She’s also added Japanese noodles to the mix, wanting to offer variations that guests can try. The concept is a fast casual, where you order at the counter, then take a seat and your meal will be brought out to you.

You can start your meal by ordering from their appetizer list, which includes kimchi, seaweed salad, egg rolls, edamame, chicken wings, sesame balls, steamed dumplings shrimp tempura, curry croquette and onion rings.

Here are a few of their featured bowls:

Tokami	Tomao, veggies (corn, wood ear, enoki, greens), beef flank, beef ball, quail egg, soy egg, fung, tomato broth $12.95
Golden Droplet	Tomao, veggies (corn, wood ear, enoki, greens), beef flank, beef ball, quail egg, soy egg, fung, tomato broth $12.95
Swan La Fung	Cilantro, wood ear, scallion, hot chili, rice noodle, sweet sour chicken broth $9.95
Rich Chicken Bowl	Veggies (corn, wood ear, enoki, greens), beef flank, beef ball, quail egg, soy egg, rich chicken broth $13.95
Green Vine Pepper	Veggies (corn, wood ear, enoki, greens), beef flank, beef ball, quail egg, soy egg, green vine pepper broth $12.95

You also have the option to customize your own bowl. You’ll select the broth (Vine Pepper, Swan La, Tomato, Chicken, Tonkotsu or Golden Beef), noodle (Ramen, Udon, Fung or Green Veg), protein (Soy Egg, Quail Egg, Fish Cake, Soy Bean Curd, Beef Meatball, Shrimp or Beef Brisket) and up to three vegetables (Pickle, Corn, Tomato, Kimchi, Greens, Enoki Mushroom, Wood Ear or Pickle Bamboo). Bowls are finished with scallions, cilantro and bean sprouts.

Check them out and tell them Dayton Dining sent you!

Mixi Noodles

231 Springboro Pike
Miami Township, OH 45459

Tues- Thurs 11:30am – 9:30pm
Fri & Sat noon – 11:30am – 10pm
Sun noon – 9pm

Pick Up A Thanksgiving Meal To Go 2023

November 7, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

If cooking Thanksgiving dinner isn’t your idea of enjoying the holiday and it brings on too much stress, consider buying a deliciously cooked meal instead! Here’s a list of places (list in progress, we’ll continue to add to it as we hear of more options!) you can order your holiday meal from:

Amber Rose Restaurant & Catering
1400 Valley Street, Dayton | 937-228-2511
Orders due by Wed, Nov 15h, pick up before 5pm on Wed, Nov 22nd

Prix Fixe Menu for 4-6 includes roasted and sliced turkey breast, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, stuffing, seven layer salad, corn souffle, green bean casserole, cranberry orange relish, rolls and pumpkin pie. $165. Ala Carte options to order here. AmberRoseThanksgivingMenu 2023

Bernsteins Fine Catering

3100 Woodman Dr.
Kettering, OH 45420

937-898-2761

Orders due by Wed, Nov 16th
Pick up Wed, Nov 22 11am -4pm

Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Menu
Kale & radicchio salad, 2 pounds of sliced turkey breast, 1 small mashed potatoes,1 pint of turkey gravy, 1 small stuffing, 1 small corn pudding, 1 small candied yams, 1 small green bean casserole, 1 pint of cranberry & orange relish, 6 rolls & sea salt butter compound, 1 pumpkin pie. Feed 4-6 people, $169. Ala Carte itemms Thanksgiving 2023

Bob Evans

HOLIDAY HOT FAMILY MEAL $99 – Slow-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, house-made bread & celery dressing, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans & ham, buttered corn, 12 freshly baked dinner rolls and a whole pumpkin pie. Serves 6.

THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION PLATTER – Slow-roasted turkey, house-made bread & celery dressing, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans & ham, buttered corn, freshly baked dinner rolls and slice of pumpkin pie. $ 16.99/person

Bravo Italian Kitchen

2770 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Centerville (937) 439-1294

Pre-order your Thanksgiving Feast To Go and enjoy a fully cooked traditional Thanksgiving dinner at home or anywhere you wish to celebrate the holiday with loved ones.

Pick up COLD to heat and serve later, or get it HOT and ready to serve.

Small $90 – Feeds 3 ($30 per person)
Large $145 – Feeds 6 ($24 Per Person)

Brock Masterson’s Catering & Events
450 Patterson Rd Dayton | 937) 518-6238

Thanksgiving 2023 Carry Out Meal:

Meal for 4 $109. Meal for 8 $199 Meal for 10 $249. Meal for 12 $299.

Meal includes:

Sliced and Pulled Turkey (white and dark meat), Giblet Gravy, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes,

Cornbread Stuffing, Praline Sweet Potato Casserole, Seasoned Green Beans, Cranberry Relish, Rolls

Leave the heavy lifting to us…everything will be ready for you to warm up on Thanksgiving.

Please call or text 937-701-8926 to place your order.

Pick up is Wednesday, November 22nd between Noon and 3 p.m.

City Barbeque

6549 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 45414 | (937) 200-1660

2001 E. Dorothy Lane
Kettering, OH 45420 | (937) 200-1006

2330 N Fairfield Rd
Beavercreek, OH 45431 | (937) 320-0000

5 E Franklin St
Centerville, OH 45459 | (937) 312-1350

Small Holiday Meal: half turkey breast or quarter boneless ham, 2 quart sides, 12 buns -feeds 6-10 starts at $54.90

Medium Holiday Meal: whole turkey breast or half boneless, 2 1.5 quart sides, 12 buns feeds 12-18, starts at $89.99

Large Holiday Meal, whole turkey or whole boneless ham, two pan sides, 24 buns feeds 20-24, starts at $179.99

Costco Wholesale
Pre-Order Fortune Gourmet Thanksgiving Dinner, Serves 8, $199
Pre-order by November 5th for delivery between November 8th and 17th.

5 Lbs. Turkey Breast
2 Lbs. Stuffing
1.5 Lbs Mashed Potatoes & 8 Oz. Turkey Gravy
1.25 Lbs. Macaroni & Cheese
2 – 8″ Pies and More

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

5770 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, OH 45459 | 937-432-2431
7171 Miller Ln., Dayton, OH 45414.| 937-890-0047

Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve meals can be picked up from Nov. 18-25. Pre-order and receive a free $10 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for Nov. 20 or 21.

Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner (serves four to six): This meal includes oven-roasted turkey breast with turkey gravy, sweet potato casserole, cornbread dressing, cranberry relish, choice of one side and sweet yeast rolls. Use within 72 hours of pickup. Cost: $99.99

Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Feast (serves eight to 10): This meal includes two oven-roasted turkey breasts, cornbread dressing, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole with pecans, choice of two sides, sweet yeast rolls, pumpkin pie and pecan pie. Serve within 72 hours after pickup. Cost: $149.99

Current Cuisine
237 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs |
Deadline to order Nov 18th, pick up Wed, Nov 22 11-7pm

Complete Holiday Dinner- Sliced herb roasted turkey with gravy or smoke ham with honey mustard sauce or Acorn Squash with wild rice (Vegan and gluten free) all served with sage dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans with sliced almonds, Steve’s famous cranberry compote, half dozen rolls and pumpkin roll with maple cream cheese frosting. Serve 4 for $69.99

Dewberry 1850
1414 South Patterson Blvd in Dayton Marriott
Call 937-223-1000 ext 7712 to order
Pre-order by Thursday,
Pickup Dates and times : Thurs Nov 23 9am, 11am 1pm or 3pm – includes reheating directions

Includes a 12lb roasted turkey, 1 quart mashed potatoes, 1 quart green beans, 1 quart sweet potato casserole, 1 quart turkey gravy, 1 quart cranberry sauce, 1 quart cornbread dressing, a dozen dinner rolls, a pumpkin pie and 1 gallon of iced tea. Serves up to 6 people. $179.99

Dorothy Lane Market

Reservation deadline: Friday, November 17, 11:59 pm is the last opportunity to place a Holiday Dinner Order with pick-up on the days leading up to Thanksgiving.

Dinner For Two – Traditional Turkey Dinner

Rest assured that dinner is served for two with each bag that comes packed with Thanksgiving dinner favorites, like our Sliced Turkey Breast, Old-Fashioned Cornbread Stuffing, Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans Amandine, and Cranberry-Orange-Walnut Relish. $40.00

El Meson

903 E Dixie Dr, West Carrollton | (937) 859-8229

Pre-order at elmeson.net through Nov 22rd at 8am
Pickup on Nov 23rd between 12pm and 4pm!

Party Pack $125 Single Serving $35

El Mesons Tequila Marinated Turkey

Sides: Cranberry Jalapeno Salad, Three Root Mash, Roasted Mexican Corn, Chorizo Stuffing

Dessert: Butterscotch Pumpkin Bar

Engineers Club of Dayton
110 E. Monument, Dayton | 937.228.2148

Email here to place your order. All orders must be placed no later than Wednesday, November 16th at 3:00pm. All orders can be picked up on Wednesday, November 22nd from 11:00am – 1:00pm. Curbside service is available upon request. Dinner include roasted turkey breast, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, corn casserole, cranberry relish and pumpkin pie

Dinner for 2 $49.95, Dinner for 4 $99.94 or dinner for 8 $199.95

Turkey Feast

Roasted Sliced Turkey & Gravy / Parmesan Mashed Potatoes / Cornbread Dressing / Cranberry Sauce / Asparagus with Roasted Garlic Thyme Butter / Broccoli Cheddar Casserole / Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding / Bread and whipped butter

Ham Feast

Brown Sugar Sliced Ham / Parmesan Mashed Potatoes / Cornbread Dressing / Asparagus with roasted garlic thyme butter / Broccoli Cheddar Casserole / Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding / Bread and whipped butter

Turkey & Ham Combo (2lbs each)

Parmesan Mashed Potatoes / Cornbread Dressing / Cranberry Sauce / Asparagus with roasted garlic thyme butter / Broccoli Cheddar Casserole / Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding / Bread with whipped butter

Golden Corral

2490 Commons Blvd
Beavercreek, OH 45431

6611 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 4 5414

Whole Roasted Turkey Meal Serves 6-8 $109.99
Includes whole roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, one dozen yeast rolls with honey butter, and your choice of homestyle side and a whole pie.

Holiday Beef Roast Meal Serves 6-8 $109.99
Includes 44 oz. Holiday Beef Roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, and yeast rolls with two homestyle side choices and a whole pie.

Holiday Glazed Ham Meal Serves 6-8 $109.99
Includes glazed ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, one dozen yeast rolls with honey butter, and your choice of homestyle side and a whole pie.

The Honey Baked Ham Co.

101 E. Alex-Bell Rd., Centerville | 937-439-0707
5515 Salem Ave., Dayton | 937-854-2600

Honey Baked Ham meal that serves 14-18 for $164.99.
Includes a bone-in 9 lb. slow smoked honey baked ham with their signature glaze and a whole roasted turkey (11-13 pounds). Served with green bean casserole, country cornbread stuffing and a savory gravy with rich turkey gravy with savory herbs.

Hickory River Smokehouse

135 S. Garber Dr., Tipp City | 937-669-2271

Order by: Nov. 17. Pick up is available 10 am-1 pm Nov. 23

A smoked whole turkey or smoked half ham Thanksgiving dinner. Guests can choose to purchase the entrée only for $79.99 or the entrees and sides for $129.99. Side items include mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, green beans and rolls.

Key Ingredient Catering

Order Online
menu and pricing to come

Omaha Steaks

Cozy Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner. $165.47

1 (10 lbs.) Whole Basted Turkey
2 (12 oz. trays) Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
1 (22 oz. tray) Steakhouse Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin
2 (6.5 oz. pkgs.) Green Beans in Butter Sauce
4 (3 oz.) Individual Baguettes with Garlic Butter

Rob’s Restaurant

705 Arlington Rd, Brookville | 937-833-3310

Pick-up for the orders will be on Wednesday, November 22nd from 10am-4pm.

Thanksgiving Heat & Serve option – feeds 4
Ham, turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry salad, green beams, rolls & butter, pumpkin pie with whipped cream. $69.99/meal

New Mexican Restaruant Opens in Fairborn.

November 6, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

Fairborn’s newest restaurant, Uno Dos Tres Mexican Restaurant, just opened on Kaufman Avenue. In the space that once housed Cadillac Jack’s and then Crossroads BBQ followed by Butts BBQ, and most recently Area A Field House. Owner Jose Guerrero, has a lot of restaurants in the Columbus area, but this is his first Dayton venture.

Serving up eight different fajita options, enchilada’s, quesadilla’s, soups and salads seven days a week for lunch and dinner here’s a peek at their menu.

There are also six salads options, a couple of soups, street tacos, ten seafood dishes and a good option for vegetarians on the menu.

Their Molcajete -served on the Traditional Stone Bowl looks like a fun starter to share.

It offers Steak, Shrimp, Chorizo, grilled onion, poblano pepper and mushrooms topped with avocado & cheese.

They also claim to serve the best margarita’s in town. We haven’t tried them yet, but judging from this menu there are certainly a lot of options.

Their Lunch specials:

Uno Dos Tres Mexican Restaurant
1156 Kauffman Ave
Fairborn, Ohio 45324

937-318-8105

Mon – Thu —11am – 9pm
Fri – Sat —11am – 10pm
Sunday — 11am – 8pm

Oder online for Uber Eats or Door Dash

The Sugar Guild’s First Buffet in Their New Space

November 3, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

Chef DD shared with us her excitement about her new space at Spark Fairborn. She says being able to rent the community kitchen that is so well equipped is a huge advantage for her business. She’s spent the last year working out of The Red Carpet Tavern, which she says was a very valuable stop on her adventure and she’s grateful for the opportunity she had there. But she’s thrilled to be able to move on by having a spot she can offer her full bakery menu, which folks can order from the menu and pick up. She is working to set up Door Dash to make delivery a possibility.

She’s also excited to have a place to offer her buffet meals and her first one in the new space will be November 12th. She’ll offer 2 seatings of 50 people at 9am & 12pm and if they sell out she’ll add another. Pre sale price is $28/person with kids under 12 years old for $10. Call now and get your spot (740)908-1699

She plans to have 2 more buffet events in December, one breakfast/brunch the other a dinner menu. She’s thrilled she’s been able to keep all her staff and bring back a few others that have worked with her previously to staff these buffets.

Chef DD is now taking orders for thanksgiving desserts. We have pick up and delivery options for thanksgiving week. 30% deposit required with the order. You can pay with cash/Venmo/check. Deadline for holiday orders 11/17.

The Sugar Guild

SparkFairborn

305 W. Main St.
Fairborn 45324

(740)908-1699 call/text

El Toro Express Now Open

November 2, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

The newest eatery from the El Toro family is now open on Springboro Pike. This fast casual version allows you to order at the counter and take your food to go or dine in. Similar to Chipotle, in that you build your own burritos, tacos or nachos choosing ingredients as you head down the counter.

You can add chips and salsa for $2, or chips and cheese dip or guacamole for $5. Drinks include Pepsi products, assorted Aqua Fresca flavors for $3, Margaritas run $7 and can beers including Corona, Modelo, Pacifico and Mich Ultra are $7. Get a 24 oz Micheladas ( mexican drink oftern served with a salted rim, beer,lime juice, assorted chili-based sauces, spices, and chili peppers for $13. For desert you can grab a slice of tres leches cake for $4.

Dining room

The best part is their is a drive-thru around the side of the building and you can order cocktails to go with your meal!

El Toro Express

7785 N. Springboro Pike
Miamisburg, OH 45342

Hours:

Mon – Sat 10am – 1opm

Sun 10am – 9pm

National Sandwich Day Deals Around Dayton

November 2, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

Are you a sandwich lover? Then get ready to celebrate National Sandwich Day on Friday, Nov 3rd with some amazing deals from your favorite restaurants! Whether you prefer a classic BLT or a gourmet panini, there’s something for everyone. Here are some of the best deals you can take advantage of:

Frisch’s: Buy one Big Boy, Get One Free
International Cafe & Delicatessen– all sandwiches $5
263 N. Main St. Centerville OH 45459 11am – 11pm
Jersey Mike’s Subs is offering free delivery for orders placed through the Jersey Mike’s app.
Jimmy John’s: Freaky Fast Rewards fans can enjoy $1 off all mobile orders all day on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
McAlister’s Deli: BOGO Any Sandwich – On 11/3, McAlister’s Rewards Members can receive a Buy One, Get One free sandwich at participating McAlister’s locations.
Penn Station: Receive any small sub for $4.99 when using code 1698940514
Pizza Hut: Get new Pizza Hut Melts for $7 each when ordering two or more as part of their new $7 Deal Lover’s Menu.
Potbelly: Everyone ordering an Original or Big-sized sandwich through the Potbelly App or online on National Sandwich Day will be given a free Original-sized sandwich by entering promo code “BOGO.”
Subway: On National Sandwich Day (11/3), Subway is launching a loyalty points match program. Is your loyalty to a sandwich restaurant other than Subway? Subway wants to change that, by matching your competing loyalty points, no questions asked. And all you have to do is sign up for Subway MVP Rewards. From 9:00 am ET on November 3 to 9:00 am ET on November 4, new Subway MVP Rewards members can visit SubwayPointMatch.com to upload a screenshot of their loyalty point total from a qualifying competitor’s loyalty program. Entrants must be new MVP Rewards members who created their account on or after 11/1. Qualifying competitor loyalty programs include Jersey Mike’s, Quiznos, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, Chick-fil-A, Burger King, Which Wich, Lenny’s and Potbelly.
Which Wich Vibe Club members will score a free sandwich (plus taxes and fees) on Nov. 3 when they buy any sandwich of equal or lesser value at participating locations.

Dayton Dining Adventures Are Back!

November 1, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

Prior to the pandemic, DaytonDining hosted Dining Adventures at local restaurants around town. And we are bringing them back! Our first adventure will be a four course meal on Thurs, Nov 16th at Thai Table.

Chef Suwapat, owner of Thai Table, Thai Kitchen and Hello Thai will lead us through an evening of dining, while sharing some of her background, how she got into cooking and explaining some of the thai dishes her restaurants feature. Guests will also get to play some Thai trivia in between courses.

The dinner will include:

– Sampler of stater – includes brewed sushi

– soup ( tom yum soup, coconut soup or miso soup)and ginger salad

– choice of entree – 5 choices

– sampler of dessert ( bite site cheese cake, Thai tea macaron, coconut custard )

Includes soft drink and unsweetened iced tea.

Tickets are $45, which includes tax and gratuity and can be purchased online here. A vegetarian meal option is also offered.

Thai Table is located at 5841 Far Hills Avenue. Doors will open for seating at 6:30pm and food service will begin at 7pm.

Italian Eatery Celebrates First Anniversary with 50% Off

November 1, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

It’s been a year since this family owned eatery Ali opened Deminka’s Italiano on South Dixie Drive. They’ve been serving up pizza and pasta dishes like lasagna, ravioli, manicotti and stuffed shells, as well as calzones and sandwiches. Just recently Beto Troni and his wife joined owners Advije and Meef Demnika (who are his aunt and uncle) and their son Ali in the kitchen. Beto is the son of the late Jimmy Troni, who owned Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen in Kettering and Deroma Italian Restaurant in Huber Heights.