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Lisa Grigsby

Rita’s Italian Ice Frozen Lemonades

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Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard just introduced four brand-new frozen lemonade flavors available for a limited time: Peach, Iced Tea, Strawberry, and Classic Lemon. As Rita’s Vice President of Marketing, Mark Jenkins, explained, “Frozen Lemonades are the perfect summer treat, and we’re excited to offer our guests these refreshing options.

To celebrate the launch, Rita’s is offering an exclusive free taste of Frozen Lemonades to their app users. Loyalty members (new and existing) will receive a free small Frozen Lemonade with any purchase in their app through September 3. The reward may be redeemed once per account through September 10, 2023.

With the launch of New Frozen Lemonades, Rita’s will be supporting its long-time charity partner, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). $1 from every Frozen Lemonade sold will be donated to ALSF, up to $10,000.

Rita’s Italian Ice

726 N. Heinicke Road
Miamisburg, OH 45342

Hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM EST

 

3371 E Stroop Road
Kettering OH 45440

Hours: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Frequent Flyer? Get your TSA PreCheck!

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TSA PreCheck is an expedited screening program that makes risk assessments about passengers prior to their arrival at an airport checkpoint. In general, security screenings ahead of most domestic and select international flights for PreCheck members are often streamlined and more convenient. That’s partly because members do not have to remove belts, shoes or lightweight jackets at TSA security screenings. Also, large electronics like laptops and tablets can stay in their cases or carry-on bags.

In March 2023, 89% of TSA PreCheck passengers waited less than five minutes at airport security. Simply add your Known Traveler Number to your flight reservations to receive a “TSA PreCheck” designation on your boarding pass and use the dedicated security lines.

Children up to 12 years old do not need their own TSA PreCheck membership. As long as they are traveling with an adult who is a member, they can use the TSA Security lanes too. Children ages 13-17 can travel with TSA PreCheck member parents so long as the TSA PreCheck indicator appears on the child’s boarding pass as well.

Any person looking to apply for TSA PreCheck needs to click on the link below to fill out the application. On the last page of the application there will be an option to schedule an appointment. Choose the  Downtown Dayton Auto Title Branch at 451 W Third St., Dayton, OH 45422 or IdentoGO at 1487 W Main St in Tipp City, OH 45371-2803

LINK TO APPLICATION

It takes five minutes to submit an online application and schedule an in-person appointment that includes a background check and fingerprinting at an enrollment center.

The application fee for TSA PreCheck is $78 for 5 years and they do not accept cash or checks. Most applicants will receive their KTN (Known Traveler Number) in 3-5 days, through some applications can take up to 60 days.

How to get TSA PreCheck for free

While you can pay for TSA PreCheck with your credit card or debit card, you can actually get it for free instead of paying cash. Here are three ways to do just that:

  • Military benefits. All active members of the U.S. Armed Forces can receive TSA PreCheck benefits by entering their Department of Defense identification number as their Known Traveler Number. This includes those serving as Reserves and National Guard, as well as cadets and midshipmen attending a military academy.

Pumpkin Creep is Happening

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What is “pumpkin creep”? The term “pumpkin creep” refers to the fact that pumpkin spice stuff seems to appear earlier and earlier every year, despite the fact that the actual autumn itself has always begun in late September and runs through late December. During the pandemic in 2020, we saw pumpkin spice products nudge upward in the calendar since everyone was bummed about missing out on their summer plans. Since everyone was stuck inside anyway, the theory went, they might as well start feeling the cozy fall vibes.

It’s a marketing strategy that seems to have grown legs. That’s why we’re talking about cozy autumn brews in the middle of July. Autumn beers debuting in August 2023

Two major beer brands, Samuel Adams and Dogfish Head, are ushering in this early fall season. On August 1, Dogfish Head is dropping its annual release of Punkin Ale, which has the distinction of using actual pumpkin flesh along with pumpkin spice and a touch of brown sugar.

2023’s Pumpkin Beers Are Already Starting to Drop:

Samuel Adams Jack-O pumpkin ale is brewed with the intention of creating a flavor profile light and crisp enough to enjoy during those warmer days while transitioning into fall. It blends classic spiced flavors like pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg, along with subtle notes of fresh citrus to keep it balanced and refreshing. Sam Adams didn’t stop there, though. In addition to this more versatile ale, the brewery also released its signature OctoberFest beer this week as well as a Beer Fest variety pack, which includes the seasonal Flannel Fest Munich Dunkel.

Also making an early appearance is the Dogfish Head Punkin Ale, now offered in cans for the first time with a new packaging design. This full-bodied brown ale is undeniably autumnal — brewed with real pumpkin meat, brown sugar, and fall spices — so it might be a little more difficult to integrate into the cooler during the summer heat.

Evil Genuis Brewing Company
Trick or Treat Chocolate Pumpkin Porter

This beer is haunted!  Its a dark roasty porter with cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and chocolate, and it tastes amazing, but don’t drink it! Its Haunted!

 

Young’s Jersey Dairy  has  declared it’s pumpkin season

They’ve announced that  Homemade Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Bread and our Pumpkin Bumpkin Shake are now available in the Dairy Store:

 

What Dunkin’ has in Store:

According to a rumored press release shared by food blogger Markie Devo on Instagram, pumpkin spice will be at Dunkin’  Wednesday, August 16!

The social media user always shares leaked food secrets and is usually spot on with his dates – so it looks like you haven’t got long to wait.

Drinks

  • Pumpkin Spice Latte
  • Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
  • Nutty Pumpkin Coffee
  • Iced Nutty Pumpkin Coffee

Food

  • Maple Sugar Bacon Breakfast Sandwich
  • Snackin’ Bacon
  • Pumpkin Donut
  • Munchkins
  • Pumpkin Muffin

 

The date you need to put in your calendar is Thursday, August 24 because that’s when the fall menu is rumored to begin at Starbucks in 2023.

Here are the alleged Starbucks fall 2023 drinks:

  • Pumpkin Spice Latte
  • Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
  • Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte (NEW)
  • Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso (NEW)
  • Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato
NEW Coffee::
-Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken EspressoNEW Tea::
-Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte

Ground coffee!!
-Guatemala Casi Cielo(not pictured)

Food!!
-Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin
-Owl Cake Po

15 Pumpkin Items You Can Buy at Aldi Right Now

L’oven Fresh Pumpkin Spice Bagels, $1.99

Look out, Trader Joe’s! Aldi is dropping its own version of pumpkin-flavored bagels to change up your morning routine.

Happy Farms Pumpkin Pie Cream Cheese Spread, $1.49

Add a touch of this spread to a pumpkin bagel or English muffin for a little fall-flavored boost in the morning.

Bake Shop Pumpkin Cake Roll, $4.29Talk about a sweet treat! This refrigerated, sliceable Swiss roll combines a thin layer of moist pumpkin cake with a cream cheese filling for a super-seasonal dessert. One cake serves eight, and a slice contains 280 calories.

Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus, $2.49

Dessert hummus might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but Aldi’s new fall flavors could create some sweet hummus converts. This dessert dip would be delicious with pretzels or apple slices—especially if you’re trying out the sea salt-caramel flavor. This gluten-free, vegan dessert contains just 50 calories per serving.

Pumpkin Cheesecake-Drizzled Caramel Corn, $2.99

This indulgent-looking dessert aims to please those crunch-lovers with a sweet tooth. Aldi has added pumpkin pie spice to the standard caramel corn glaze and topped it with a drizzle of creamy cheesecake frosting.

Clancy’s Pumpkin Spice Yogurt-Covered Pretzels, $1.99

A perfect snack for salty-sweet devotees (and a pretty glamorous fall charcuterie board addition) these pretzels contain 130 calories per 1-ounce serving.

Friendly Farms Pumpkin Whipped Dairy Topping, $2.89

Yum! Instagram commenters are excited to add a little squirt of this whipped cream to their coffee in the morning—and we’re sure the maple-vanilla version would be delicious on top of some weekend waffles.

Bake House Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, $2.99

We can’t wait to try this twist on a classic cinnamon roll. Served up with a cup of pumpkin spice-flavored coffee, it sounds like a deliciously indulgent weekend brunch treat.

Belmont Pumpkin Ice Cream, $1.89

If you live in a home divided by whether it’s currently summer or fall, this creamy treat should inspire some agreement. This spiced pumpkin ice cream contains 180 calories and 20 grams of sugar per serving.

State of Brewing Pumpkin Cider, $7.99

Aldi is adding some seasonal touches to its wine and beer lineup, and this cozy-looking pumpkin pie cider could be an easy way to change up your game day drink selection this fall.

Ghostlight Coffee has said that their fall and Lumberjack menu items will debut Sept 1st.

We’re Getting a Buc-ee’s In Huber Heights!

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A New Lunch Buffet

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Packys Sports Bar & Grill, located inside the Hope Hotel and Conference Center now offers a buffet option for lunch Monday – Friday from 11am – 1:30pm.  Each day it will feature 2-4 chicken wing variations, soup and salad bar, dessert and a beverage for $15. 

For those not wanting to do the buffet, you can order from the menu, which features:

Appetizers

Fried Brussel Sprouts 11.00
Deep fried Brussel Sprouts tossed in a sage Dijon cream sauce, topped with Shredded NY Cheddar Cheese, and toasted sliced Almonds.
Salt Cod Fritters 10.00
A mixture of salt Cod, Scallions, and Potatoes fried crisp and served with a spicy Aioli and fresh Lemon.
Hot Blueberry Cheddar Dip 11.00
Bubbly mixture of Cheddar Cheese and fresh Blueberries, topped with Balsamic, Fresh Thyme, and Lemon zest. Served with Grilled Baguette.
Avocado Fries 9.00
Breaded and fried Avocado halves and roasted Tomatoes served with a Jalapeno Lime ranch dip.
Breaded Smoked Gouda 9.00
Beer-battered smoked Gouda fried golden brown and served with a stout BBQ sauce.

Salads

Caesar 6.00
Romaine and baby Kale mixed with rye Croutons, and Parmesan Cheese tossed in a classic Caesar dressing and topped with sweet Potato Chips. *Add Chicken $5 *Add Salmon $6
Fried Chicken Salad 11.00
Hand-breaded fried Chicken tenders, mixed greens tossed in a Chicory dressing, topped with Bacon, and served with Grape Tomatoes and Deviled Eggs.
Garden Salad 5.00
Mixed greens and Romaine Lettuce with Vegetable garnish and choice of dressing

Sandwiches and Burgers

Jalapeno Popper Burger $12.00
Our ground Steak patty is filled with Cream Cheese and Jalapenos, wrapped in Bacon, and topped with melted Cheddar Cheese. Served on a Brioche bun with Lettuce.
Chorizo Burger $12.00
Ground Beef and Chorizo Sausage patty topped with smoked Gouda, Roasted Tomatoes, and Caramelized Onions on a Brioche bun with Lettuce and Chipotle Aioli.
Packy’s Burger $12.00
Our Beef and Steak blended patty on a Brioche Bun with American Cheese, House Pickles, Fresh Tomato, Red Onion, and Lettuce
Turkey Burger $12.00
Grilled seasoned ground Turkey patty topped with Turkey Bacon, Provolone Cheese, Sweet Red Onion confit, and Lettuce on a Brioche bun.
Triple Cheese Grilled Cheese $7.00
A mixture of Provolone, Cheddar, and Swiss on Sourdough bread, buttered and golden brown.
Spinach and Artichoke Melt $9.00
A warm and gooey mixture of cream, Spinach, and Artichokes on Sourdough bread.
Cobb Salad Sandwich $12.00
Stacked with Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Blue Cheese, Tomatoes, Avocado, Cucumber, and a Green Goddess Aioli on Sourdough bread. Served in a deviled egg.
Boursin Steak Sandwich $14.00
Grilled Ribeye, seasoned and sliced on an old-world Hoagie bun, topped with Boursin Cheese and traditional Aioli, thin slices of Leeks and Red Bell peppers, and Lettuce.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich $12.00

Entrees

Ohio Walleye $19.00 Chef Matthew’s Special
Pan-fried Walleye, salt rye Bread pudding, Nutmeg Creamed Spinach, and a Lemon Beurre Blanc.
Steak and Frites $15.00
Roasted Ribeye cap, a fine demi-glace, and seasoned Fry.
Boursin Chicken Pasta $16.00
Boursin cream sauce tossed with Fettuccine and topped with sear Chicken, Bacon, Red Bell Pepper, and fresh Basil.

Packys Sports Bar & Grill in the Hope Hotel

Building #823, Area A, Gate 12A
10823 Childlaw Rd
Dayton, OH

While they are on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, you do not need base access to visit.
They have their own entry.

(937) 879-2696
Hours:
Breakfast daily 6 – 9am
Lunch 11am – 2pm
Dinner daily 4-10pm

Roadtrip: Newport KY Celebrates Goetta

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Goetta (pronounced “get-UH”) is a loose sausage made with ground pork and beef, steel-cut oats, onions, garlic and a lot of spices including mace, marjoram, ginger, coriander, white pepper and cloves. The breakfast sausage is formed into thick patties and then pan fried.

Goetta was first introduced to the U.S. through an influx of German immigrants to Cincinnati in the 1830s. In Germany it had been known as gruetzwurst, a dish farm workers ate for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Made up with organ meats, oats and a lot of pungent spices, the gruetzwurst was a way to use up scraps of meat and cheaper cuts or pork and beef. As the sausage evolved in the U.S. to become known as goetta, it became a favored breakfast food with higher-quality ingredients.

After all these years, goetta remains a popular regional staple. It’s celebrated each August at the Glier’s Goetta Fest near Newport, Kentucky. This year the festival expanded to two weekends, last week and this weekend, Aug 3- 6. It features live music, family fun and all things Goetta.

There will be over 50 unique Goetta-inspired menu items, from savory to sweet, spread across 11 locations along the riverfront.

They’ll  introduce the world’s only Goetta vending machine at Glier’s Goettafest! As a special thank you their valued customers, they are offering a limited-time pricing of only $4 per serving from this unique vending machine. This groundbreaking innovation allows you to indulge in the savory goodness of Goetta with convenience and simplicity. Simply insert your payment, select your desired Goetta variety, and watch as the vending machine dispenses a delectable portion of this Cincinnati favorite.

Don’t miss the 90-foot-tall Ferris wheel. Providing an exhilarating ride and a panoramic view of the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky riverfront, this Ferris wheel promises to be a major attraction for attendees of all ages. Whether it’s taking a romantic ride with a loved one or capturing stunning photos from above, the Ferris wheel offers a whole new perspective on Goettafest.

 

Goettafest

1 Levee Way
Newport, KY 41071

Hours:
Thursdays & Fridays: 5pm – 11pm,
Saturdays: Noon – 11pm,
Sundays: Noon – 9pm

Admission is Free

10?’s with Area Executive Chef David Belknap of The Foundry

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David Belknap is the Area Executive Chef overseeing The Foundry and all banquet, catering and private dining events for guests at AC Hotel Dayton in addition to running the Spanish-inspired rooftop lounge and restaurant VASO at AC Hotel Columbus Dublin.

Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Chef Belknap remembers cooking at a young age with his mother who instilled in him an appreciation for different flavors and recipe creation. Feeling at home in the kitchen, Chef Blekanp was hired to wash dishes at a country club, where he further fell in love with the art of cooking. Chef Belknap went on to attend Pennsylvania Culinary Institute in Pittsburgh and was the valedictorian of his graduating class.

In 2005, he joined The Ritz Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes team and over the next five years honed his craft in culinary hotbeds such as Puerto Rico; Denver; and Naples, Florida, before landing in New York City under Chef Thomas Keller and his three star Michelin-starred PerSe. Chef Belknap spent two years there before opening his own restaurant, L&W Oyster Co., on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Four years later, he moved to Mexico before returning to his hometown to raise a family. Other career highlights for Chef Belknap include being invited to cook at the James Beard House twice and also appearing on an episode of Chopped.

At The Foundry, Chef Bleknap’s main focus is to create a space that is unique to Dayton and offer dishes that will excite and intrigue guests. He aims to test the limits of Dayton’s dining scene by expanding palettes and introducing new favorite flavors.  Chef managed to carve a few minutes out of his day to answer our Chef 10?’s interview

1) What is your favorite ingredient to cook with?
“Cheeks. Pork Cheeks, beef cheeks, lamb cheeks, halibut cheeks, skate cheeks. They are a very under-utilized cut of meat that have just as much flavor, if not more, than any other cut on an animal or fish.”
2) What ingredient do you dread?
“Tilapia. It has no flavor, no fat and I struggle to understand why Americans love that bland little fish so much.”

The Foundry menu features a wide variety of sharable elevated wood oven plates and seasonal dishes touched by fire.

 

3) What’s your favorite dish to make?
“Anything that takes over four hours to make – braised meats, hearty soups, fortified broths, fermented doughs, pickled vegetables. The longer something takes to make, the more love you will taste in the end result.”

4) What’s your favorite pig out food?
“Spicy Pork Ramen and kimchi.”

Blackened salmon

5) What restaurant, other than your own, do you like to dine at in the Miami Valley?
“Sueno. They make some of the most delicious and authentic Mexican Cuisine that I’ve had in the U.S. They even import their blue corn for the tortillas from Mexico and grind it with volcanic stones in the prep room. It’s legit!”
6) What’s your best advice for home chefs?
“Stop watching food “reality” shows. It’s not reality, It’s made for TV.”

An array of flat bread pizza’s are on the menu

7) If you could invite any 4 guests to a dinner party, who would they be?
“Anthony Bourdain, Thomas Keller, Salma Hayek and Ryan Reynolds.”
8) Who do you look up to in the industry and why?
“Not so much ‘look up to,’ but I love to see anyone in the industry who’s trying to swim against the current and blaze a different path. There are too many ‘vanilla’ restaurants out there with no true inspiration.”
9) What do you do in the Miami Valley on a day off?
“Kayaking, biking, and camping”
knife roll

A sample knife roll

10) Share a kitchen disaster, lucky break or other interesting story.
“I had just started my first job in New York City and was heading into work carrying my knife roll on my back. A woman squeezed past me to get off the train and exclaimed ‘OW’ on her way out the door. I looked down and the tip of my chef knife had slipped out of the sheath and was sticking out of my satchel. I quickly tucked it back in and secured my bag beside me. One stop later at 42nd street, a crowd of tourists poured into the car with a woman backed up to me. We rounded a corner and she fell backwards onto my satchel and the knife poked out again and stuck into her back! I apologized profusely, explaining that I was a chef and my knife slipped out and I offered to take her to the hospital. Her husband APOLOGIZE TO ME for his wife being clumsy and told me it was no big deal! It was only about a ½ inch cut but I was mortified…”

Olive Mediterranean Grill To Celebrate 8th Anniversary with $8.88 Specials

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Brothers Fadi and Mahdi Shokri opened Olive Mediterranean Grill, a restaurant specializing in Mediterranean and Greek food in the summer of 2018. Sadly Mahdi passed away in a car accident in 2021.

“Fadi tells us “what I love about this business is not just sharing the food I grew up with, but meeting and sharing my story with Daytonians of every walk of life who come into Olive. ” The restaurant on West Third Street has become well known for its gyros, chicken shawarma wraps, lamb shank and kabob platters, sandwiches, falafel, salads, feta rolls, Baba Ganouj, humus and baklava.

This month they are celebrating their 8th anniversary with a special on their Shawarma and Gyro wraps. For a limited time, you can enjoy the  tender, perfectly seasoned meat, wrapped in soft, warm pita bread, bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients. Whether you prefer the rich and aromatic taste of Shawarma or the zesty goodness of Gyro, enjoy one paired with your choice of a side, all for just $8.88!

Olive Mediterranean Grill

44 W 3rd St,
Dayton, OH, 45402

(937) 221-8399

 

Hours:
Mon- Thurs 11am -2 pm, 5-8pm
Friday. 11am – 9pm
Sat noon – 9pm

Kettering TJ Chumps Sets Opening Date!

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TJ Chumps will open their fifth location on Stroop Road in Kettering on Tuesday, August 8th.  The spot  formerly housed Hawthorn Grill, which closed in 2007.  Chumps has done a $300,000 update to the space, which will be the smallest in the chain, seating about eighty guests, with carry out and delivery available.


Partner Mike Leigh says, “we see it as an excellent opportunity to test an exciting new market. It will have the same great food and service as our other four locations just with a smaller footprint.”

The first TJ Chumps opened in 2002 in Miamisburg, followed by the Englewood location, then Fairborn and most recently Huber Heights in 2014. They’ve established themselves as a family friendly sports bar and pub, featuring burgers, wings, pizza, soups and salads. Their gluten-free offerings include salmon, ribs and pork chops.

TJ Chumps

1222 E. Stroop Road
Fairmont Plaza Shopping Center
Kettering, OH 45429

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

Bourbon Bar Now Open At Crafted & Cured in Troy

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Tonight is the opening of the bourbon bar at Crafted & Cured in Troy.  I attended a preview night last night and all I can say is wow!  The building they are located in was originally constructed in 1929 as The First Troy National Bank and it is stunning.  The 13,000 square feet of space features the original architecture and one of the original safety deposit vaults.
Crafted & Cured  opened in Feb of this year but the addition of this 2nd story bar that offers a predominant collection of Bourbon, American Whiskey, Rye Whiskey, Irish Whiskey, Canadian Whiskey, Scotch Whiskey, International Whiskey, Private Barrel and Limited Release Selections makes a real statement. Co-owner Andy Routson shared “they have over 500 bottles currently, expect to add another 100 brands in the next week and the ultimate goal is to stock 1000. “

Crafted & Cured sought out the finest craftsmanship to construct the bars.  They partnered with a local company, Stull Woodworks, to design and build all three bars to enhance the natural beauty and original architecture.  Everything about the Crafted & Cured experience is intended to be unique, not like any other experience, product, or service. The Bourbon bar incorporates Hebe, Greek goddess, Wife of Hercules.  Depicted often as the cupbearer of the gods, pouring ambrosia from her pitcher. The goal at Crafted & Cured has always been to expand into an all-inclusive experience along with a full cocktail/mixology program with a bourbon-centric focus and now it has arrived.

As I approached the bar I was greeted by two familiar bartenders, Tim & Tyler, who many will recognize from serving up cocktails around Dayton.   The bar is also stocked with diverse house selections of Tequila, Vodka, Gin, Rum and other spirituous liquors. Their craft cocktail menu is broken into Seasonal, Classic and Signature Series cocktails.   You’ll find classics such as a Tom Collins, Old Fashioned, Manhattan, French ’75, along with seasonal offerings such as a Watermelon Spritz or Strawberry Siesta.  Signature Series cocktails include The C&C Sour, a Negroni/Boulevardier, and Goodnight Irene.
The first floor of the building hosts the 60 taps of craft beer, ciders, sours, and meads as well as the charcuterie station. Keep up with the changing beer selections on Untappd.  You can browse the Charcuterie menu and select a curated board or build or your own with the help of their Charcutiers. Cheese Boards include standard Charcuterie, plus (4) varieties of Cheese that rotate seasonally: wash-rind, semi-hard, bleu-veined, and semi-soft cheese along with house-cured grapes. The Dessert Board includes seasonal flavored Goat Cheese, Chocolate Thimbles stuffed with flavored Marscapone, Macaroons, Fresh Blackberries, Effie’s Cocoa Biscuits, house-made Chocolate Bark, Peanut Brittle and a Cream Puff with Hazelnut filling and Balsamic Pearls. Drizzled Chocolate, Vanilla Bean Syrup, and Powdered Sugar garnishes the board.
Have a seat while your board is being created  and notice that many of the tables have been made from the buildings original radiator overs. The Charcuterie bar was created from cabinets used by the bank that once graced this building. And by the time you’ve taken in all the fine details of the building your board will be delivered to you, along with a presentation of the individual make up of the board.
  Co-owner and Chef Christian Alvarez’s next focus will be on an extended food menu with sandwiches, salads and more offerings. Also coming are curated tasting experiences which will include bourbons and boards.  Subscribe to their newsletter via the website to find out about these special events before they are made public.  Coming on the ballot this fall in Troy will be a vote to add liquor sales on Sunday, currently they can just serve beer.
Private events are also a big deal at Crafted & Cured, where rentals start at just $200/hour and they are happy to custom create a menu for your special night.  They can host up to 120 on the 2nd floor and about 40 reception style downstairs in the Safety Deposit room.

Crafted & Cured

8 S Market St,
Troy, OH 45373

Hours:

Wed & Thurs – 3 – 10pm
Fri 3- midnight
Sat noon – midnight
Sun noon – 7pm

Jack Daniels Cigar Dinner at Dublin Pub

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Join us in celebrating ‘The Good Life’ with our monthly 4 course gourmet cigar dinner, featuring 4 Hand-Rolled cigars from Perdomo Cigar, Cocktails and Spirits by Jack Daniels, and a 4 course gourmet menu specifically crafted by The Dublin Pub’s culinary wizards, just for this event!

 

Lots of great swag and door-prizes, plus the best cigar deals to top off your humidors as we roll through summer.

For reservations, RSVP to [email protected]. $90

It’s Summer Restaurant Week July 23 – 30

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It’s a great week for dining out as over 20 local restaurants are offering 3 course meal deals as part of this semi annual event. This event, which started in 2005, offers a pre fixe meal for $25.23 to $55.23, the price point ties into the year. Check with participating restaurants for their hours- as hours vary from place to place. One dollar from each meal sold will be donated to Brigid’s Path and MVRA Education Foundation.

Some sample menu’s:

Amber Rose- Tues – Sat
1400 Valley St, Dayton, 45404

First Course Choice: Strawberry Spinach Salad or Seven Layer Salad

Entrée Course Choice of
Pecan -crusted walleye with lemon butter served with balsamic roasted Brussel sprouts and scalloped potatoes – 30.23
or
Bacon wrapped chipotle rubbed pork tenderloin served with balsamic roasted Brussel sprouts and white cheddar mac & cheese – 25.23

Dessert Course Choice: Cherry Almond Bread Pudding Or Crème Brulee

Chappys Social House – Open 4pm Tues-Fri and 12pm Sat-Sun

7880 Washington Village Dr, Dayton, 45459

THREE COURSE DINNER – $25.23 – Chappys Cajun Shrimp Boil

Homemade Cole Slaw to Start, Wild Caught Shrimp, Fresh Brentlinger’s Corn, Smoked Sausage & Red Potatoes, Boiled in Cajun Seasonings, Lemon & Garlic and served with French Bread and Chappys Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake for Dessert

Three Course Dinner for $25.23

Brentlinger’s Fresh Corn Chowder to Start

ENTRÉE:
(Served with choice of 2 sides)

1/2 Slab Slow Smoked BBQ Ribs
2 Pork Chops – Beer Brined or Grilled
Beer Battered Cod – Grilled or Blackened Mahi Mahi – Smothered Chicken Breast
Chappys 4 piece Fried Chicken – Chicken and Waffles
Beer Battered or Cajun Fried Shrimp
Boneless Chicken Breast – Grilled, Blackened, Fried or BBQ

Chappys Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake for Dessert

Chop House     Open Daily
7727 Washington Village Dr, Dayton, 45459

$35.23 – Chop House Filet – Fork tender seasoned with our house seasoning, and served with a baked potato or a jumbo sweet potato.

$30.23 – Chop House Prime Rib – The best prime rib in town seasoned to perfection served with hot au jus, paired with a baked potato or a jumbo sweet potato.

$30.23 – Grilled Salmon –Char-grilled, seasoned with lemon pepper and topped with a seasonal garnish. Served with rice and steamed broccoli.

All of our Restaurant Week entrees are served with a choice of salad or soup, and finish dinner with our delectable Cheesecake.

Corner Kitchen – Tues – Sun
613 E Fifth Street, Dayton, 45402

3 courses:$50

1st:  Cucumber gazpacho or Corn arugula salad

2nd: Walleye, Petite tender

-Oyster mushroom, bacon, peas, tomato, spiced honey

3rd: Lime tart or Spiced chocolate ganache, whipped cream

Florentine Restaurant   Wed thru Sun
21 West Market Street, Germantown, 45327

Starters: Coconut Shrimp Cocktail or  Seasonal Berry Greens Salad

Entrees: Fish Tacos $20.23, Baked Herb Chicken $25.23, Grilled Bone in Pork Chop $30.23

Dessert: Home made peach cobbler with vanilla Ice cream

Franco’s – Open Mon – Sat
824 East Fifth Street, Dayton, 45402

Appetizers Choice:  Shrimp cocktail, Ravioli Espanol. Bruschetta

$20.23: Lasagne with meat sauce, Franco’s spaghetti with sausage and mushrooms
Baked ziti with meat sauce

$30.23: Salmon Florentine, Chicken ala Caprese, Fettuccine alfredo with Chicken or shrimp

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40.23: Lamb chops with pasta, Bone-in Filet with mushrooms and onions and pasta garlic and oil, Seafood Trio

Desserts: Spumoni or  Cannoli  or Tiramisu

 

Hotel Versailles + Silas Creative Kitchen Serving Tues- Sat
21 West Main Street , Versailles, 45380

$40.23 per person | three courses

Charred Carrot Salad, Chicken Schnitzel, Lemon Posset

Little Fish Brewing Co  Wed – Sun
116 Webster Street, Dayton, 45402

$33.23

kale caesar salad or nut & greens salad

beer battered cod & chips with slaw, fries, tartar
or falafel, cucumber,  lemon hummus, dill yogurt, olives, harissa carrots

zucchini brownie w/ cream cheese frosting and rainbow sprinkles

Loose Ends Brewing  Tues – Sun
890 South Main Street, Centerville, 45458

Choose one Appetizer, and one Entree for $23.23 Select Appetizers: Crab Rangoon, Crispy Sticky Tofu, Pico de Gallo with Chips, Guacamole with chips. Select Entree: Crispy Chicken Strips, Regular Cheeseburger or Bacon Cheese Burger, Thai Crispy Chicken Sandwich, BLT, and Quinoa Salad. Each Entree comes with one side.

Pasha Grill – open 7 days a week
72 Plum Street, Beavercreek, 45440
3 Course Meals for $25.23 – Carryout available

Starters: Humus lentil soup, house salad, babaganush, haydri, tabui, eggplant, falafel

Entrees: Lamb Adna kebab, Doner kebab, chicken shish kebab, kofte kebab, has has kebab, lahana kebab, chicken delight, spicy curry chicken saute, mousaka, vegeterian mousaka, vegetable stew, filet of tilapia, filet of salmon

Desserts: Rice pudding or almond pudding

Salar Restaurant and Lounge – open 7 days a week
410 East Fifth Street, Dayton, 45402

Appetizers Choose one: Salar salad, Empanada Beef, Vegetarian or Seafood, Blue Cheese and Beet Salad, Chicken Chicharrones
Entrées Choose one: Chicken Thighs $42.23, Cremini Saltado $42.23, Grilled Steak Picanha $55.23:  Sautéed Mahi-Mahi $55.23:
Dessert Choose one: House made fruit sorbet or mousse

The Caroline open Tues – Sat
5 South Market, Troy, 45373

Pick one: Tossed salad, gouda salad, cup of buffalo ranch roasted cauliflower soup
Choice of: sea scallops $30.23, 60z certified angus beef filet $35.23
Pick one: NY cheesecake, Chocolate cake with peppermint ganache

 

Wheat Penny   Tues – Sat
515 Wayne Ave, Dayton, 45410

Four Courses for $48.23

Amuse
Charred Corn and Tomato Focaccia Bruschetta with Tofu Aioli

First Course
Gnudi with Cavolo Nero Sauce or Stuffed Squid with Nduja or
Grilled Local Summer Squash with Feta and Roasted Pistachio Sauce

Entree
Mussels with Fennel and Carrots- served with Saffron Butter and Grilled Focaccia or Country Fried Guided By Mushrooms Lions Mane Mushrooms with Green Goddess or Smoked Brisket with Summer Peach and Tomato Cruda or
Sweet Corn Agnolotti (With a huge assist from Chef Casey and the Grist team!)
or Chef Robert’s Red Snapper with Summer Caponata

Dessert
Pistachio, Cardamom, and Peach Financier Cake or Blueberry-Banana Cream Pie or Chocolate Swiss Roll

For more menus, check out the Miami Valley Restaurant Association website.

The Return of the Koji Burger

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Jollity has declared July 25 – 29 Koji Burger week at this Fire Blocks District eatery.

Created by Jollity Co- Owner Chef Brendon Miller to run during Restaurant Week last year.  It was such a hit , peole kept asking for it throughout the year so they are bringing it back for summer restaurant week.

You’ll get a Petite Caesar + Classic Koji Burger
& French Fries with French Aioli $25

According to Miller’ partner Chef  Zackary Weiner, “we never wanted to put a burger on our dinner menu because we didn’t want to take away from things we focus so intently on every single day,”

To make a Koji Burger, Weiner explained that it takes the same amount of work and craftmanship as it does to make a dish on Jollity’s dinner menu. He said the meat must age for three days before it can be cleaned and air dried for an additional day, prior to grinding it.

Earlier this year they shared plans to open a second eatery that features this cheeseburger and they’ve teased on their Facebook page, “Bigger announcement in the coming weeks.”

Jollity

127 E. 3rd street,
Dayton, OH 45402
 937-938-9089
Restaurant Week Hours
July 25-29
5-9 PM
online reservations

The Smells Of Garlic Take Over Courthouse Square Saturday!

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It will be a stinking good time Saturday as GarlicFest will be held downtown at Courthouse Square from noon – 8m.  With 17 food vendors serving up garlic inspired meals, food trucks will be lined across Third Street between Main and Ludlow.  You’ll find KungFu BBQ, The Painted Pepper, The Forking Pierogi, Billie Gold Bubble Tea, Lil Tiki, Twisted Greek, Top’s Best Foods, Phebes Cafe, The Lumpia Queen, The Wild Banana, Funnel Cakes and more.

Jubie’s Creamery has created a black garlic honey ice cream especially for the festival!

And in between eating the garlic goodies, you can shop over 30 craft vendors who will be selling fresh garlic, spices, honey products, bath and beauty products, tumblers, mystical gems and so much more.

From noon to 4pm Kids Lot will be keeping the littles entertained with arts and craft projects inspired by garlic and other activities that include garlic bulbs.

At 1pm Heather from Mucky Boots Farm will be giving a Garlic 101 talk from the stage at Courthouse Square.  Learn about the different types of garlic, how to grow it and when to harvest in your own garden.

At 3pm the Mamma DiSalvo’s Meatball Eating Contest will take place on the stage.  The winner will be the eater that devours the most meatballs in two minutes and walks away with a Mamma DiSalvo’s gift card.

Garlic lovers should register for the annual Mad River Garlic Growers garlic eating contest kicks off. Each contestant will be give a garlic bulb and have two minutes to eat as many cloves as possible- winner walks with $100. This takes place at 5pm.

There will be some seating available, but guests are encouraged to bring chairs and perhaps even breath mints.  Please do not bring animals.

The AC Hotel Dayton and The Foundry Ribbon Cutting

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The AC Hotel Dayton and The Foundry hosted an official ribbon cutting last night at their property at at 124 Madison Street.  In front of a crowd of Dayton VIP’s and media,  the principal’s behind getting this deal done each had a chance to address the crowd.  That group included:

  • Liam Brown, Group President, United States and Canada, Marriott Hotels International
  • Lance Shaner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Shaner Hotel Group 
  • Plato Ghinos, President, Shaner Hotel Group
  • Brent Crawford, Principal and Founder, Crawford Hoying

Located in the heart of Dayton’s vibrant Water Street District, the 134-room AC Hotel Dayton is the area’s new hotel with modern, European-style elegance. In speaking with Brent Crawford he shared with us that currently the Dayton hotel is ranked #2 in the AC chain.  Since opening in mid-March they’ve been booked solid, occasionally having a Thursday or Sunday opening.

Brent Crawford shared with us that he got involved in development projects in Dayton through Jason Woodard, and he admitted he hadn’t been in Dayton in a long time. “I was aware of what was happening in the market place, and the challenges the city was facing with corporate offices leaving downtown.  But we kind of fell in love with the area and the bones of the buildings, recognized that The Delco building, at 512,000 sq ft needed a lot of work.  Massive amounts of renovation and rehab and you have to have the courage, the knowledge and experience to pull it off.  We were willing to take that risk.

We just finished the Summit on Monument, and we’re committed to Dayton. We’re $250 million into development here and we think so much more is possible. It feels good to us to change something as opposed to just building a building that could fit anywhere.  It really has an economic impact in the city and it’s catalytic to the rest of the city.  My developer friends are starting to look at Dayton.  I tell them there’s opportunity here.  We encourage them to bring more growth to Dayton.”

The Foundry, a new rooftop restaurant and bar,  opened at the end of June and echoes the modern, European-style elegance of the hotel.  With views form the rooftop terrace of Day Air Ballpark, it has already become a popular spot for happy hour.  With a menu full of artisanal cocktails and local craft beers and great food from Executive Chef David Belknap.  More info here.

Troni Brothers Italian Restaurant Now Open In Xenia

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The second location for Troni Brothers Italian Restaurant has opened its door in Xenia and welcomed a full house.  As with any new restaurant, “orders were taking a little bit longer than expected, we are positive that once we get our rhythm down, it will be a lot smoother,” explained management.
Lunch is available Wednesday thru Friday 11am to 3pm and here’s the lunch menu:
May be an image of pasta and text that says 'Lunch Menu TO 3PM WEDNESDAY THRU FRIDAY Pasta FETTUCCINE ALFREDO ADDCEN$3.00 SPAGHETTI W/MARINARA SIDE SALAD $11 $9 $3.00 ROLL Baked Pasta MEAT LASAGNA BAKED STUFFED SHELLS BAKED MANICOTTI BAKED CHEESE $9 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 DIAVOLO $11 MARINARA, GARLIC BASIL, ONIONS GREEN PEPPERS ADD CHICKEN Gubs 6" SUB WITH CHIPS DRINK CHOOSE FROM SUB, $9 SUB, ITALIAN SUB Drinhs FOUNTAIN DRINKS REFILLS A.DIET COKE COKE SPRITE, BEER, MRPIBB, LEMONADE $2.99 Desserts HOUSE-MADE CANNOLI $6.50 TIRAMISU $6.50 LEMONCELLO $6.00 CHEESE CAKE $6.50 LUNCHMENU FODIN GUESTS YOU WOULD CARRY UT. YOU RECEIVE AN PASTADIS TAD ASALAD. æ WITH LEGALIZE'
The owners explain Xenia is a full service restaurant that will have more pasta dishes to choose from as well as Beer & Wine.
The dinner menu is available Wednesday -Sunday:
Also, the Kettering location will be closed through Aug 17th for their annual vacation. They explained on their facebook page why they do this:
#1 is always we spend some time with family and typically go somewhere for a vacation.
#2 is the location gets extremely hot in the summer, sometimes it is over 100 degrees in the kitchen. This is due to all of the windows and even adding tint to them isn’t helping much. We tried doing many different things to help mitigate the heat but it just isn’t doing anything. The location is very small (1400 sq feet) and the ovens are running at 700 degrees in the back.
They also put this out there, :We are in no way shape or form planning on closing the Kettering location permanently. The Kettering location is a Pizza & Pasta Joint with Counter Service and we have an incredible relationship with the community and Kingspoint Pub next door.
Although both businesses carry the same Troni Bros name, they are two separate businesses. There are different partnerships between both locations and eventually their may be more.

Troni Brothers Italian Restaurant

417 W 2nd St
Xenia, OH45385

937-352-6336
HOURS:
Wednesday – 11am to 9pm
Thursday – 11am to 9pm
Friday – 11am to 10pm
Saturday – 11am to 10pm
Sunday – 12pm to 9pm