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
Mon- Thurs 11am -2 pm, 5-8pm
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.
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
Jollity has declared July 25 – 29 Koji Burger week at this Fire Blocks District eatery.
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.
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.
Breweries from Maui to Miami sent more than 9,000 beers(3,107 entries) representing 170 different styles to the 
On Thursday, July 13th the Columbus based chain Bibibop Asian Grill, the build-your-own, fast-casual restaurant, will open its 51st location in Washington Township at 10:30am. The first 50 customers on opening day will receive a year of free bowls (they’ll get 52 meal vouchers). First responders, healthcare workers, school faculty and staff will be offered a free bowl on opening day. All others will have a chance for $5 off a bowl by wearing orange for an opening day discount.
I had a chance to attend a preview yesterday, where the opening team shared a little history of the organization, including founder Charlie Shins dream to serve others and his community, which the inspiration for the business. The Charleys Kids foundation is a BIBIBOP partner program that collaborates with local and international programs to empower kids through education, food, and mentorship. They explained their company philosophy on well-being and how they want to support people on their journey to wholistic health and happiness, which is why they serve healthy and affordable Asian food.
Bibibop also opens a 
Emily Collins, the proprietor of The Root Beer Stande on Woodman is celebrating her 15th anniversary of owning the business this Tuesday, July 11th. In sharing her story about acquiring the business she she told us she graduated from Stivers School for the Arts, left Dayton to attend Ohio University, where she received a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree. Upon graduation she returned to Dayton and struggled to find a job where she could use her degree. So she taught part time and worked in the food industry, as she had through high school and college. Her dad, who ran Klosterman Bakery came home one day told her the stand was for sale. Always wanting to own her own business, Emily decided she’d buy the place. So she went to the bank and says they looked at her like she was a crazy 24 year old, but suggested she put a business plan together.
expanding from just hot doge fries and onion rings. She added Hank’s Hearty Burgers Made with Love, Hand-pattied 1/4 pound Angus burger including her favorite, the mushroom swiss burger.
As part of the 15th anniversary celebration they will have footlongs dogs buy one; get one for $1.15 on Tuesday July 11. They are also running their Hank’s burgers and Dogs on special. They will be $5.15 that day.
On their facebook pages she’s requested guests share photos and family memories.
