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Lisa Grigsby

$5 Sandwiches to Celebrate National Sandwich Day

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 The International Cafe & Delicatessen that opened this past summer across from Bill’s Donuts is celebrating National Sandwich Day on Friday Nov. 3rd with a $5  Sandwich promotion.   Any of their standard sandwiches, like roast beef, smoked turkey,
turkey pastrami are included.
They’ve also added soups like lobster bisque, vegetable and chicken noodle  to their menu, which rotate daily. There is no set soup schedule, you’ll just have to pop in to see what’s offered that day.  Other additions to the menu since they’ve opened have been gyro’s and shish kabob platters, which include rice, Tzatziki sauce, guacamole, tomato’s and salad for $15 . Desert options include muffins and NY style cheesecakes.
International Cafe & Delicatessen
263 N. Main St. Centerville OH 45459
937 269-3775

11am – 11pm
7 days a week

Historic Germantown Restaurant Under New Ownership

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Bryce & Sheree Henson, are the new owners of The Florentine in Germantown, as of 11am today.  No strangers to business ownership, the couple purchased The Creamery at Market & Main about 3 1/2 years ago, which serves up coffee, espresso, muffins and ice cream from Young’s Jersey Dairy. About a year after that acquistion they purchased  the tanning salon, Tan & Co.  And for about a year they started talking about The Florentine.

And as of today they’ve made that happen.  Sheree, who grow up in Germantown had found memories of going there for special occasions with her family.  She and Bryce, who’ve been married for 20 years, love the historic past of the Florentine, which was opened 1814  by Philip Gunckel, the founder of Germantown, to welcome travelers as they passed through Germantown. They are looking to build on the nostalgia and history of this business.  They’d love to hear from you if you have pictures or stories of your visits there over the years.

The Henson family

With eight children it’s just not possible for them to be hands on full time in the restaurant so they’ve hired  Nick Paglione as their general manager.  He’ll work on tweaking the menu and elevating some of the dishes.  Bryce says he’s a huge steak fan, so they’ll continue to have great steaks, but look for a few different preparations to be added. He says his wife wife has added a fantastic Brussel sprout dish to the menu and they will also be adding a lobster mac and cheese.   They will also use their expertise from The Creamery to add some coffee drinks and cocktails to the menu, including an Affogato-an espresso served over ice cream.

Other changes coming include removing some of the tables from the bar side and adding some leather couches around the fireplace and having a custom made community table built to add to that space to create a warm , welcoming cozy tavern feel.  Other plans include adding a large patio this spring.

The Florentine

21 W Market St,
Germantown, OH
(937) 855-7759

Current hours:
Wed – Sun 11am – 10pm

Clink, Sip & Savor at Uptown Centerville’s Newest Spot!

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Rhonda & Matt Hiatt’s dream is coming true!  Tomorrow night they open Meridien Uptown in Centerville. They describe it “as  a place where community and culture intersect to create unforgettable experiences…”

They’ve totally remodeled the old Sweeney’s Seafood, opened it up and given it an upscale elegance.   Rhonda says they created an environment where they can bring all the tastes of the world from their travels together and share with friends and new friends

The runway filled with small bites tonight

Their food menu will rotate with small bites, salads and sandwiches. Here’s the opening menu:

They’ll take reservations for tables but the runways, which seats about 30 will always be open seating.  They seat about 130 guests, in addition to patio seating when weather cooperates.

With a fully stocked bar, I noticed lots of high end bourbons, Matt shared they’d “be a great spot for when you didn’t want to drive downtown to The Century Bar.” The cocktail menu will change frequently, paired to match their bites menu.

Kayla Thorp is their Special Events coordinator and you’ll want to reach out to her to rent the space for private events when they aren’t open.

28 W Franklin St
Centerville, OH 45459
(937) 723-6687
Hours:
Friday 5-11pm
Sat 10am – midnight
Sun 10am – 8pm – starting Nov 6th

St. Anne’s Hill Carry Out To Open Thursday

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The carryout side of The Local 937 will open for business this Thursday from 10am – 6pm. The shelves will be stocked with snacks, soda’s, energy drinks, candy, and other small grocery goods, including an ice cream freezer by the time it opens.

Rachel Gannon

Owner Rachel Gannon, a Realtor with Home Experts Realty spends a lot of time flipping houses in St. Anne’s Hill Historic District.  When this property on E. Fifth St., that had been built in the mid 1800’s, was at risk of being torn down the neighborhood  wasn’t having it.  Gannon stepped in and bought the property, which had been a grocery story in the 1860’s, went on to become an ice cream store, costume store and was most recently an antique store.  When she showed her father her latest acquisition, he informed her that her grandpa had lived in an apartment upstairs.  That confirmed to Gannon that she was meant to bring this property back to life. She says her mantra is “I’ll try anything twice and figure it out as I go.”

She will focus on using local vendors to stock the store.  Green Leaf printing has helped her create some tanks, t-shirts and hoodies. Expect sweets from local bakers and more.  Gannon, who has used the cities 1st floor fund to help get open wants to support other businesses that benefited from those same funds.

Cuban

As she talked with her neighbors, they encouraged her to add a sandwich shop aspart of the plan. That will be phase two of the opening. She’s been experimenting with products for the sandwich side and has 3 hot and 4 cold sandwiches that have made the menu.

Made on a panini grill the hots will be a Cuban, a Reuben and a Turkey Reuben.

A Chopped Italian wrap, a Veggie sandwich on naan.and a BLT wrap will also be on the menu.  Baker Benji will be providing breads for the sandwich shop.

These Chipotle-Ranch Deviled Eggs topped with capers and bacon bits will be available for carry out.

A beer and wine carryout license was applied for back in May, but she’s been informed that the issue may have to go to a vote on a March ballot. She’s currently waiting for word back to so if that is indeed true. If so, she’ll need 128 signatures from neighbors to get on that ballot.  And she’ll also need big support for the shop, as the revenue from liquor sales was definitely part of her sales plan to be successful.

The second floor of the building will be
home to Salon on the Hill , with 5 booths for weekly rental.

If you’re a stylist looking for new space, this one is beautiful with a great location!. They are booth rental, supply your own product and tools, write your own schedule, be your own boss!!

The Local 937
1501 E 5th St.
Dayton, OH 45403

Mon – Fri 10am -6pm

Hours subject to change

Centerville Huey Magoo’s Opens Mon, Oct 23rd

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Franchise owners Rhonda and Tim Hobart opened ther first Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders in Englewood in May of 2022 and their second location in Centerville opens Monday, Oct 23rd.

The fast casual business has a simple menu, featuring breaded and grilled chicken options with sauces that include buffalo, lemon pepper, honey mustard, bbq, blue cheese, garlic parmesan and sweet heat. Their tender meals ( 3, 5 or 7 pieces) come with crinkly-cut fries and Texas Toast.  Coleslaw is also included with the 5 and 7 piece.
On my visit during the sneak preview I had the grilled tenders with the sweet heat sauce.

Also on the menu, sandwiches, wraps,  and salads.  Fountain drinks feature Coke products, tea- southern sweet, unsweetened and watermelon flavored, as well as Huey’s Leomonade. For dessert you can choose from cookies or banana pudding.

You order at the counter, are given a number to place on your table and a runner brings you your food when it’s ready.  The drink station is self serve with Coke products, southern sweet, unsweet and watermelon ice tea as well as lemonade.
Huey Magoo’s also offers catering that includes box lunches that can be made with tenders, sandwiches or wraps for just $8.99 with a minimum order of 1o.
Party packs of 15 – 25 include  tenders, dips, choice of 2 sides, Texas toast and pitchers of tea or lemonade.
Platters of tenders, trays of wraps or bowls of salad are also available.

 

Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders
6230 Far Hills Ave

Centerville, OH 45459
937-207-0567
Open 7 days a week
Mon – Sun 10:30am – 10pm

 

Dia de Muertos Parade and Celebration

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The Mexican celebration of life will return for the 12th year on Saturday, October 21st. Día De Muertos will be a place to remember our loved ones, eat delicious food, and enjoy a special performance by Maria Reyna.

This FREE, FAMILY FRIENDLY celebration provides a beautiful opportunity to remember and share memories of loved ones who have passed.

Pre-parade: At noon the celebration begins across from the Dublin Pub (5th and Wayne Ave). Guests will gather for face painting, food trucks, and live entertainment. The parade will kick off at 2:00 pm and travel west through the Oregon District to the Main Library at 215 E. Third Street (the route is about a half mile). At the library, we will have offrendas (altars) for loved ones, as well as activities for kids. The celebration will conclude with the performance by Maria Reyna at the Eichelberger Forum – starting after the arrival of the parade (around 3:00 pm).

Tailgating Wine Tasting

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Our resident sommelier, Brian DeMarke, will be in for his monthly wine-tasting class. This month we’re prepping you for all the tailgating fun you can have with wine! Try a variety of wines and learn all about them!

Downtown Brewery Closed

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Downtown’s Lock 27 Brewing & Taproom has permanently shut the doors.  The location opened up Tues, Sept 5th of 2017 on the first floor of the Delco Building, occupying 12,000 square feet and sat about 120.  When it first opened it served lunch and dinner. Most recently it was open 3-9pm Mon – Wed and opened at noon Thurs- Sunday.

According to a facebook post from former employee Tony Thomas, “I just started @ at Lock 27 downtown. Five days later it’d closed permanently.” Employees received an email to notify them of the closing- effective that day.

He also shared that the Centerville location is staying open.

Anther former manager said things have been rough for a while, with many of their deliveries demanding cash on delivery and many vendors calling for past due payments.

We’ve reached out to Founder Steve Barnhart and his son Collin, the sales manager for more information and haven’t heard back yet.  We’ll follow up with more information once we get it.

Sweet Treats Festival Kicks Off Today

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When the Sweet Treats Festival first started we brought all the vendors together under one roof.  Then during Covid we restructured the festival into a touring event.  Meaning you got your ticket book and then visited each vendor at their business during their normal hours, which made it more doable for the merchants.  No extra staff was required and guests could see all their merchandise on display, while still getting a sweet treat.

This year the Festival on Tour starts today, Oct 13th and runs through Sun, Oct 22nd.  Tickets run $25 and include 10 treats. Oh, did we mention Sweetest Day is Saturday, Oct 21st.  What a perfect way to celebrate!

Participating Vendors:

Baker Benji-700 Troy Street, Dayton
Cookieologist– 322 Union Blvd, Englewood
Edible Arrangements – 2665 S. Dixie Dr, Moraine
Graeter’s Ice Cream– 2412 Far Hills Ave, Oakwood
Neighborhood Nest– 313 W. Main St, Fairborn
Nutmeg Cafe – 9166 Dayton-Lebanon Pike, Centerville
Purely Sweet Bakery – 3375 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek
Sweet P’a Handcrafted Ice Pops – 2nd Street Market
Tom & Dot’s Gelato Shop – 36 S. Main St, Miamisburg
Val’s Bakery– 1120 Brown St, Dayton

Proceed from this year’s festival benefit FLOC which serves nearly 10,0000 children in the Dayton community who are neglected, abused and in foster care.

Where to pick up your ticket booklet:

Fri, 10/13 –  4-7pm Graeter’s Ice Cream, Oakwood
Sat, 10/14 1-3pm, Tom & Dot’s
Sun, 10/15 Nutmeg Cafe 10am -noon

Bob Byers to Retire- Carmels Last Day Oct 22nd

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

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

Toasty Tuesday Is Back at Loose Ends

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

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

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

 

Loose Ends Brewing   

890 South Main Street,
Centerville, OH 45458

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

 

Blarney Stones Are Back On DubPub’s Newest Menu

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

 

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

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

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

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

The Dublin Pub

300 Wayne Ave,
Dayton, OH, 

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

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taco Day Deals

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

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

  • Bubbakoo’s Burritos

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

  • Chuy’s

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

Taco Bell Lover’s Pass Returns

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

Moe’s Southwest Grill Sets Opening Date!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MOE’S CENTERVILLE

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