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Things to do in Dayton | Restaurants, Theatre, Music and More

Lisa Grigsby

Major League Sports Bar – Now in their 2nd year!

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Major League Sports Bar on North Main Street recently celebrated their first anniversary, having opened in the middle of the pandemic. They plan to celebrate with some special promotions coming soon, watch their facebook page for info. When I spoke with Jonathan, the manager, he said it’s been a great first year.  They also own Sporty’s Taphouse & Grill, just up the road at 5202 N. Main Street and were able to bring over some of the best  selling menu items from there. Since the minute they opened the doors their biggest sellers have been:

GATOR BITES   (1/2) pound fresh alligator tail meat, hand breaded, fried, & served with Carolina Parm sauce on the side. $12.99

COLLARD GREEN EGG ROLLS – Fresh, seasoned collard greens simmered in a turkey broth then fried in a crisp spring roll. Served with sweet hot chili sauce. $9.99

SALMON PIZZA : An in-house made basil, pesto, alfredo  sauce, topped by grilled salmon, fresh spinach, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, and REAL pizza cheese. 10″ $18 14″ $23

Since the location was formerly a Rooster’s, Jonathan admitted they inherited a crowd that also enjoys their chicken wings and they have plenty of options for you to choose from.

JUMBO CHICKEN WINGS sold in quantities of 5 pieces. Hand breaded, or naked, seasoned and fried to perfection! You can have them tossed in your favorite wing sauce;  Hot, Spicy Garlic, Medium, Sweet Hot Chili, Garlic Parmesan, BBQ, Lemon Pepper, Carolina Gold  or just plain. (5) $7.99 (10) 14.99

Every Thursday is Bike Night! Bikers from all over the State come to Major League Sports Bar to represent their club and riders wearing their club logos, get discounts!

But far and away the biggest draw at Major League is their happy hour, which runs from noon – 6pm and offers 25% off all drinks.  Day drinking anyone?  Tell them DaytonDining sent you!

Major League Sports Bar

Red Robin’s New Cheese Lovers Remix Menu

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Red Robin looks to follow-up on the success of last winter’s Cheese Lovers Lineup with the introduction of its new Cheese Lovers Remix menu.

 

The new remix menu features the new Pretzel Bacon Beer-Cheese Burger alongside the returning fan-favorite Cheesy Bacon Fondue Burger and more.

Here’s a closer look at the new Cheese Lovers Remix menu:

  • Pretzel Bacon Beer-Cheese Burger: A fire-grilled beef burger topped with cheddar cheese, hardwood-smoked bacon and mayo on a toasted pretzel bun. The burger is served with New Belgium Fat Tire beer cheese fondue for dipping and a side of Bottomless Steak Fries.
  • Cheesy Bacon Fondue Burger: A Fire-grilled beef burger topped with American cheese, hardwood-smoked bacon and mayo on a toasted brioche bun. Served with cheesy bacon fondue for dipping and Bottomless Steak Fries.
  • Beer Cheese Fondue (made with New Belgium Fat Tire) and Cheesy Bacon Fondue (melted five-cheese sauce with hardwood-smoked bacon) are also available, perfect for dipping sides, apps, and even burgers.

In addition to the cheese-inspired items, Red Robin has is also featuring enhanced dessert and beverage menus:

  • Oreo Peppermint Crunch Milkshake (available October 31 for a limited-time only): Creamy vanilla soft serve blended with milk, peppermint bits, and Oreo crumbs. Topped with whipped cream, Oreo cookies and peppermint.
  • Flavored House Margaritas: Blanco tequila and all-natural margarita mix on the rocks, now available in Lime, Strawberry, or Desert Pear.
  • Red’s Classic Mule (available October 31st for a limited-time only): Red Robin’s take on a traditional mule made with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, all-natural sweet and sour, and your choice of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Espolòn Tequila or Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey.

Red Robin’s new Cheese Lovers Remix menu can be found at participating locations nationwide for a limited time.

Red Robin

6404 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 45414
2671 Fairfield Commons,
Beavercreek OH 45431

Englewood Cinema Celebrates First Year Under New Ownership

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Cory & Alyssa Floyd are celebrating their first anniversary of owning and operating the Englewood Cinema.  They were living in Tennessee, and Cory had always dreamed of owning a movie theater.  He was researching theaters, saw the Englewood location was for sale on a Monday night, called the owner on Tuesday and came to Dayton and bought the theater on Sunday.  Alyssa shared that they bought a house in Dayton on the drive back to to Tennessee and put their house up for sale at the same time.

They officially took over on Oct 4, 2021.  They are celebrating this weekend by hosting the 27th year of Horrorama:

 

We asked them what they have learned about running the theater in the last year. Alyssa shared that she’s learned to be cautious of the popcorn popper, having burned herself a lot.

She also shared that working with your best friend and husband is sometimes complicated, but there’s no one else she’d want to spend time with.

Cory shares that the community has been incredibly supportive of their efforts and that he loves how some of the moments he’s been able to share with their customers. He tells of a recent man who explained he’d seen his first movie at the theater as a youngster and he’d brought his young son to experience his first movie there as well. Alyssa loves how all the small businesses in their strip center stick together sharing how  one weekend while showing Batman their popcorn machine broke down, and because she couldn’t leave the theater, her neighbor Brent from Home Sweet Home went out and bought them a popcorn maker.

The Floyds said things have been going well, and the theater which was originally a second run theater, but Covid has made the studio’s more willing to work with the independent theater’s and now, for the first time ever, Englewood Cinema is showing first run films. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will be opening there in November.  However when they get these first run movies, they have to commit to showing them exclusively for 2 or 3 weeks.

As owners, Alyssa and Cory work at the theater a lot.  This weekend they anticipate 16-18 hour days, but both say they love the business and it’s their baby, so their are willing to work for what they call their dream, but it often means naps on the futon in the projector booth. Their long work days don’t leave them a lot of time to explore the Dayton region, but they’ve found some favorite restaurants like Stoney’s Munchie Bar and Cafe Terra Mediterranean Cuisine.
They told me they’d found the 937 event guide and have used it to help explore arts and craft fairs and look forward to visiting the Ohio RenFest next weekend.

Of course I had to ask them about their favorite movies, Cory’s is The Cameraman (Buster Keaton) and Halloween (John Carpenter).  “Halloween I love and it was the first movie we got to play here at the cinema when we took over,” says Cory. Alyssa’s is Easy Livning- a 1937 black and white screwball comedy, but they both agree that Whiplash is another favorite.  They even screened it for their guests after the 2017 wedding.  The Floyd’s look forward to many more years together operating the theater and also hope to have more time to explore their  Dayton region.

Englewood Cinema

320 National Road #21
Englewood, Ohio 45322

(937) 998-8188

Taco Day Deals

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The history of tacos predates the arrival of Europeans in Mexico. Anthropological evidence shows the native people living in the lake region of the Valley of Mexico traditionally ate tacos filled with small fish.  At the time of the Spanish conquistadors, Bernal Diaz del Castillo, documented the first taco feast enjoyed by Europeans. Hernan Cortes arranged this meal for his captains in Coyoacan. It is unclear why the Spanish used the word taco to describe this native food. One suggested origin is the word ataco, meaning stuff or to stuff.

Below you will find a running list of special offers you can expect to find at restaurants  in our area for  October 4th,  National Taco Day:

 

  • Chuy’s: Add a Ground Beef Taco (Crispy or Soft!) to any entrée for just $1. Offering $1 Tequila Floaters to top your favorite margarita with an extra pour of tequila. The taco love doesn’t stop there… Dress like a taco on National Taco Day, post a photo with #ChuysTacoDay and head to your nearest Chuy’s for a free, dine-in entrée of your choice.
  • Condado Tacos: Rewards Members get a Free taco and 2X Rewards points on all Tuesday orders
  • El Toro: $1.50 taco’s all day
  • Long John Silver’s: Offering a free taco with the purchase of any combo, meal, or platter in-store and online for pickup. If ordering online for pickup, fans can use the promo code “NATIONALTACODAY.”
  • Moe’s Southwest Grill: Offering rewards members a loyalty offer of $5 off sny meal kit, including the iconic Taco Meal Kit, complete with free chips and salsa by using the promo code “TACODAY22” online
  • Rusty Taco: Offering anyone who is signed up for the brand’s e-club, Friends of Rusty, a free Uptown Taco with any purchase, in-store or online on October 4, 2022.
  • Taco Bell: Bringing Back The $10 Taco Lover’s Pass On October 4, 2022
  • Tac0 Street Co: $2 off any taco, $5 Margariata’s

Soul Food Restaurant Now Open in Moraine

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Ms. Betty’s Kitchen open Wed, Sept 28th at 4200 S.  Kettering Blvd, in the spot that once was home to Granny’s 4200 Place.  Ms. Betty’s is a family run business, using their matriarch, Ms. Betty’s recipes to keep her memory alive.   There ‘s a large photo of Ms. Betty Champion on the wall surrounded by smaller family photo’s as well. Steven Champion told us he learned to cook from his mother, who got him his first job in a kitchen.  He’s run kitchens for businesses and his church before opening this spot.

Upon arrival I was welcomed by Trey Moon, who handed me a menu and explained that each day features a different menu, and that all food is cooked to order.  His Aunt was in the kitchen cooking with his Godfather Steven and that while orders are packed to go, I was welcome to eat there.  When I arrived there were several groups seating on the couches waiting for their carryout food and a couple of tables eating in.

Here’s a quick synopsis of the daily menu options:

Wednesday: n

BBQ Ribs*
1/2 Savory Baked Chicken*
Classic Meatloaf*
Glaze Neck Bones & Potatoes*
Vegetarian Option: BBQ Bocca Burger

Thursday:

Oven Baked BBQ Ribs*
Smothered Golden Fried Pork Chops*
Chicken Spaghetti with Garlic Bread*
Old School Braised Oven Oxtails*
Vegetarian Option: Vegetable Cassarole

Seafood Friday:

Fried Fish* – whiting or tilapia, served with hush puppies
Creamy Seafood Macaroni & Cheese*
Fried Salmon Cakes*
Vegatarian Option: Penne Italian Casserole with gluten free pasta*

Saturday:

Fried Ribs*
Smothered Turkey Wings*
All American Cobb Salad
Salmon Salad
Vegatarian Option: Fried Zucchini Parmesan Casserole*

Sunday:

Oven Baked BBQ Ribs*
Peppered Steak*Southern Baked Chicken & Dressing*
Baked Cabbage Rolls in Red Sauce*
Vegetarian Option: Fri-Chik Alpine Chicken*

Entrees run $12-20 and those with a * come with 2 side dishes. Portions are huge. Bottled Pepsi products run $2.50. An assortment of desserts from Robin Tastez include Banana Pudding, Peach Cobbler and cakes.

Ms. Betty’s Kitchen , LLC

4200 Kettering Blvd
Moraine, OH 45439

937-991-00444

Wed- Sun 11am – 7pm

10?’s with Chef Summer Key

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Chef Summer Key is an American Culinary Federation award-winning certified chef. She started  culinary school at Sinclair and after years of learning and honing her skills, and working with renowned chefs, she started her own catering business, Key Ingredient Catering, located right here in Dayton. Not only does she cater parties and special events, but she also offers private chef services and weekly meal service.. She shares “my  career success is 100% because of the chefs that have pushed me along the way.”
What is your favorite ingredient to cook with? 
I love smoking food so probably brisket is my favorite item to cook because it’s not easy and it took a while to get it right. Male chefs often claim to be the best grill masters so that may also be a small part of why I had to perfect it 🙂
What ingredient do you dread?
I don’t really dread making much of anything because I love my job. I would say Oysters are the hardest because of the shucking, but I will make an Oysters Rockefeller in a minute because they are such a crowd pleaser.
What’s your favorite dish to make?
This is the most popular question I am asked. I always say most Professional Chefs should be able to make most things or figure it out with some research. I enjoy making pasta because like smoking meat it is a learned talent that takes practice. My favorite thing to eat is brunch because chefs have to work brunch early in the morning after a late close most of the time. It is normally super busy and we are grouchy. When I get to go out and enjoy it, it feels like cheating or sneaking. A great luxury.
What’s your favorite pig out food?
Ice cream is it,for me.  My guilty pleasure food is old school tuna tetrazzini, cabbage rolls and my mom’s beef and homemade noodles. Ohio girl over here!
What restaurant, other than your own, do you like to dine at in the Miami Valley?
If I eat out it’s normally something ethnic that I would not normally make myself. Mixteca and Ginger Spice are my favorites. I like food trucks for this reason as well. Lots of really great ones. I love going to the festivals and getting meatball subs from the Italian fest and gyros with Greek fries from the Greek fest. I remember being pregnant with my son and asking if the person at the admission desk could just let me in for a gyro real quick. “5 minutes” I said . Chefs can make really intricate fancy food but we ” buy” simple food prepared well with real ingredients.
What’s your best advice for home chefs?
Don’t give up. You will get better. If you love something, keep trying to make that recipe. Over and over learning from your mistakes. Write the changes on the recipe so you don’t forget. Share the fun with your family. Kids will eat food they have a say in.
If you could invite any 4 guests to a dinner party who would they be and why?
 My dad is the biggest one, he died before I became a successful Professional Chef and found my passion. My Grandma Ruth. I come from a big family and she always made sure I had what I needed. My kids so they could enjoy them as well. I cook from my soul every dish is a part of me. Preparing a special meal is my love letter to them. It’s very personal and intentional.
Who do you look up to in the industry and why?
Well if you know me at all then you already know this answer. Chef Anne Kearney and Anthony Head. I love them very much.They both have done so much for me in different ways. Chef Head taught me in school to do more, better, faster. A good cook, cooks. A better cook reads and the best cooks write. He pushed me to join our competition team in culinary school at Sinclair. I won an American Culinary Federation bronze metal for the state of Ohio and became captain then coach. He introduced me to the top chefs in our city doing events for them with him and other students. Holding me accountable for my work still to this day, never letting me give up.
 Chef Anne is the best Chef our city has and I wanted to work and learn from her so bad. I jumped at the opportunity as an occasional catering staff then prep cook when someone called off . I worked my way up to the line with a lot of hard work and effort then opening our new restaurant in Tampa named Oak and Ola. Anne taught me so much. Refining my skill, setting high standards and molding me into the strong female chef I am today. She told me once, you will have to work twice as hard as a man in this industry to be seen as equal. I will never forget that and that. It is one of those statements that become a part of you. Mentors are the ticket to your own success.
What do you do in the Miami Valley on a day off?
Even though I never get a full day off I always make time for my son. He has to deal with my schedule so I make sure we go on ‘”adventures” a few times a week. Normally something fun outdoors. Metro Parking it up. Young’s dairy, putt putt golf, swimming  and movies/drive in  theaters are a few. We love the $6 tuesday shows at The Green
Share a kitchen disaster, lucky break or other interesting story:
I rent kitchen space so that means I get bumped out of my kitchen space if the place I am renting decides to hold an event that day. This has happened to me multiple times. It is so stressful trying to find another space at the last minute. One time this happened to me on Valentine’s day and 2 staff  members quit the same day. Talk about a mini meltdown. As an entrepreneur you have to think outside the box and find a way. I must say I have gotten pretty good at it. Putting out fires is a business owner’s main job. Can’t is not an option anymore.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Miami County

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Across the nation, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is full of flowers, each carried by someone committed to ending this disease. Because like flowers, our participants don’t stop when something’s in their way. They keep raising funds and awareness for a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?

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Growing up on Chicago’s South Side in the 1960s, Eddie Ryan is learning a lot — and not just from the Brothers at his all-boys Catholic high school. Eddie’s world is populated by peculiar adults, oddball classmates, and puzzling girls — the greatest mystery of all. He takes it all in through the prism of his Catholic upbringing.

Featuring a vast array of catchy songs, this musical comedy is about the coming of age of eight Catholic school children. Starting from the second grade throughout his high school years, we follow Eddie and his friends through the ups and down of being in a private Catholic school.

Grist Adding Dinner Hours

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Grist Provisions on Fifth Street is known for it’s fresh made pasta’s, sauces and breads available for take home, will begin serving dinner this weekend.

Chef/owners Casey and Patrick, who met years ago at the Culinary Institute of America,  describe their food as “Refined but relatable cuisine.”  

Here’s a peek at their menu:

Dinner hours will be 5-9pm Tuesday through Saturday.

Downtown’s Sugar Guild Closes

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Chef Pearson opened The Sugar Guild Bakery & Cafe in District Provisions building on Wayne Avenue last fall.  The eatery slowly built a reputation for their amazing Chai Latte GIANT snickerdoodles and truly decadent cinnamon rolls.

But today she posted on their Facebook Page:

“The Sugar Guild will be closing. We will not open this weekend. This is both heart breaking and unexpected. Not sure what the future holds but we know it’s not over❤️ ty Dayton”

We reached out to her for a statement, and she said, “I just can’t talk right now.  I’ve lost my dream.”

We wish Claire and her crew the best of luck in the next chapter and can’t wait for another of those amazing cinnamon rolls.

Guest are already mourning the loss of the eatery on their Facebook page:

Annalisa Smith
I am heartbroken…you are the BEST restaurant in this area for breakfast/brunch. SO sorry to hear this…please let us know what the future holds…YOU WILL BE MISSED❤️

Laura Taillon Spradlin
I am so sorry!! You are my favorite place for breakfast and I have introduced your place to many of my friends. 😢❤️

Eva Kirk
Noooooo! It was so good. So sorry

Katie Klaber-Williams
Omg this is terrible news!!!! You have the best breakfast Ive ever had!!!! So sad!

Sonja Keaton
I am truly heartbroken to hear this, my favorite breakfast restaurant, we will definitely miss you. We had plans to be there this Saturday morning 😢

Emily Murphy-Browning
Omg I’m so sad to hear this. One of our favorite places in the city 😭

Robert Rando
Very sad – we love eating at your restaurant

Stephanie Humphrey
This is heartbreaking 💔 this is literally my favorite place in Dayton. We will miss this so very much.

Amb Lee
Where am I going to get the best breakfast (both service and food) in Dayton now? This is the worst news. 🙁

Tim Hortons Launches 2022 Pumpkin Spice Lineup

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If if were up to me, the pumpkin spice products wouldn’t come out until October, but it seems I’m losing this battle earlier and earlier every year.

Tim Hortons officially kicks off the 2022 pumpkin spice season with the return of fan-favorite pumpkin spice drinks   starting August 24, 2022.

Here’s what you can expect to find at your local Tims in celebration of the 2022 pumpkin spice season:

  • Pumpkin Spice Latte: A creamy espresso-based beverage served either hot or cold with pumpkin spice syrup, topped with whipped cream and pumpkin spice syrup drizzle.
  • Pumpkin Spice Iced Capp: A sweet and cold beverage with pumpkin spice syrup, topped with whipped cream and pumpkin spice syrup drizzle.
  • Pumpkin Spice Cream Cold Brew with Cold Foam: Our classic iced Cold Brew coffee, steeped for 16 hours, with pumpkin spice syrup and a swirl of cream. It is topped off with cold foam and a pumpkin spice syrup drizzle for a festive treat.
  • Pumpkin Spice Glazed Donut: A pumpkin spice flavored crinkle ring donut coated with a sugary sweet glaze.
  • Pumpkin Spice Muffin: A pumpkin spice flavored muffin filled with a rich, creamy filling.

Celebrate fall and indulge your pumpkin spice cravings at participating Tim Hortons US restaurants and enjoy  everything pumpkin spice.

 

 

HoofPrints Launches Mental Wellness Program Using Horses As Therapy

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A brand new nonprofit has just launched that will partner horses, mental health professionals and equine specialists to share the healing power of horses. HoofPrints will offer a much different experience than traditional talk therapy using Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP), to bring people outdoors and offers an opportunity to use all senses while learning and processing through emotional challenges.

Co-Founders Kathy Corbbett & Jennifer Dean met while working with horses and decided to launch HoofPrint to foster physical, emotional, and behavioral growth through equine assisted activities. Kathy has served those with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges for over 30 years as a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor at various centers across the country. She looks forward to using her PATH Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning along with her recent Certification through the EAL Academy to partner with the horses and mental health professionals to bring wellness programs to our community.

Jen is a graduate of the University of Dayton with a Masters’s degree in Public Administration. Her varied background working in non-profit organizations from arts & culture to social service brings a diverse skill set to manage the business operations and development side of the organization. She lives the equestrian lifestyle on herr farm with four horses. She shares, “the creation of a relationship with a horse can make you feel good about yourself. Just as they do with those afflicted with life-challenging mental and emotional wounds, horses can provide anyone with the opportunity to experience valuable feelings of unconditional self-acceptance and positive
self-esteem.”

HoofPrints will offer programs programs for kids (8 years and up), teenagers, adults, couples, and families. These programs are conducted by a Licensed Mental Health Professional and a Certified Equine Specialist. Each lesson is approximately 1 hour. These lessons are unmounted, no riding. Riding may be added later when students have progressed to reach their goals. 

For more information on their programs, check out their website.

Miamisburg’s Ta’Quiyo Tortilleria & Taco Shop

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There’s a fairly new eatery in Miamisburg, serving up “the flavor of Mexico” according to their sign. They opened up quietly earlier this summer. According to the owners of Ta’Quiyo Tortilleria & Taco Shop,  they are know for their handcrafted street tacos, Quesa Birria and their Taquiyo chip tray!

When thinking of a name for the restaurant they wanted something with a good sound, that sounded fun, understandable to Mexicans and Americans (especially that they could pronounce it). Many ideas came up, but one day David jokingly said “El Taquillo” and  Sergio, who was  called “El Quiyo” when he was a kid morphedinto  “Ta-quiyo” came about.

Located in the strip mall that is also home to Big Lots, and the Handyman Ace Hardware, when you walk in the door you are greeted by a clean crisp dining room featuring bright colors on the walls and the feel of a true Mexican Cantina.  You order at the counter and your meal is brought out to you for dine in, or wrapped up for to-go orders.

They make their corn tortillas’s fresh each day on site, you can see the press against the far wall behind the counter. They are gluten free, with no preservatives.  You can pick up a 2 lb Pack of the tortillas for $4.

On my first visit I tried their Taco Combo: Two tacos Mexican (chicken- Seasoned diced chicken w/cabage, diced tomatoes sour cream and beef- seasoned ground beef w/cilantro and onions) rice and beans for lunch and they were quite tasty. Other options included Steak- Seasoned diced steak w/cilantro and onions, Pastor- Achiote pork, grilled pineapple w/cilantro and onions, Carnitas- Shredded pork w/pico de gallo and you choice of sauce or  Birria – Stewed beef w/cilantro and onions. They also offer a Ta’quiyo sampler with 6 mini tacos.  Sauces to spice up your meal include a mild green tomatillo, chipotle and and hot sauce.

Ta’quiyo Chip Tray  – Layer of chips w/up to 4 of your favorite toppings (listed below) Toppings: – Pico de gallo – Cilantro – Onions – Pickeled onions – Queso fresco – Sour cream – Diced tomatoes – Jalapeños – Lettuce. There is also the option to add Chicken, Carnitas, Steak, Ground Beef or Birria for a small upcharge.
Try their freshly made agua fresca, available in 3 flavors: Horchata, Hibiscos Flower and Cucumber mint.
Coolers full of bottled Coke products as well as authentic Mexican sodas line the wall across from the kitchen.
 While we didn’t save room for dessert- we know for next time-they offer freshly made churros!

 

Ta’Quiyo Tortilleria & Taco Shop

1238 E Central Ave
Miamisburg, OH 45342

(937) 247-5059

Monday – Saturday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
You can order online for delivery through

Big Chicken Opens Thurs, Aug 11th at Austin Landing

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Founded in 2018, Big Chicken is  Hall of Fame basketball star Shaquille O’Neal’s restaurant chain which will open it’s first midwest location at Austin Landing on Thursday, August 11th.  Big Chicken franchisees Steve Christensen and Reid Richards have partnered with their longtime friend Ohio restauranteur Mike Craddick, signing an agreement to bring three Big Chicken locations to the Dayton area. Craddick previously owned the Nashville Hot franchise in this same space.

At the media preview night we were welcomed and invited to order off the menu.  Trying the Shaq Attack– pepper jack cheese, jalapeno slaw, spicy chipotle bbq sauce and the Uncle Jerome– Nashville hot chicken, lettuce, mayou and pickles, Dirty Fries– cheese sauce, bacon, banana peppers and chipotle ranch and Lucille’s Mac N’ Cheese– named after Shaq’s mom, using her recipe and topped with a cheez it crust. The menu has been created by two of Shaqu’s friends that are Chefs. They’ve fused O’Neal’s home-cooked childhood favorites with today’s trending flavors. The sandwiches were tasty, the chicken moist and the sauces allowed you to customize your meal to your taste. Other options include chicken tenders, sliders, popcorn chicken and a caesar or cobb salad.

Save room for dessert- Big Chicken offers 4 options of their ice cream sandwiches, we tried Grandma’s Banana Pudding and the Rocky Road and we were both licking our fingers.

 

And while Shaq wasn’t there for the opening, you can stand in his size 24 shoe prints as you grab your beverages, which feature Pepsi products, 4 flavored ice tea’s, lemonade or  Shaq’s favorite pineapple drink.

There is also a catering menu with Platters that serve, 10, 20 and 30 and box lunches (minimum order of 10) that run 11.75/box.  Craddick shared that the next 2 locations will be in Beavercreek and West Chester, as well as out west in Phoenix and Utah.

Big Chicken


10655 Innovation Drive
Miamisburg, OH 45342

Mon- Sun 11 am to 10 pm

Valley Vineyards Wine & Chocolate Pairing

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Join us for a special evening at Valley Vineyards featuring 6 wines paired with 6 chocolates! We will pour 3 reds, 1 rose and 2 whites!

About this event

The pairings will be:

Cabernet Sauvignon with dipped date chocolate

Cabernet Franc – cherry chocolate

Rosé – almond chocolate

Riesling – dipped coconut chocolate

Scarlet Fusion – cranberry chocolate

Champagne – orange chocolate

**Ilan’s Raw Chocolates are all single origin from Peru, 70% Dark, all organic, vegan, GF, KF, and no refined sugar used***

 

$30 for the pairing with crackers

New Event Space Downtown

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After years of planning (covid slowed things down) The Century Upstairs was finally revealed in an open house last night. “A unique, industrial-edgy vibe with a blank canvas interior,” is how they are describing the contemporary event space.

Last night it was staged for 70 by Prime Time Party Supply and Unlimited Events with still plenty of room for a charcuterie table, cake table and more. The room will hold up to 100 guests.

The room has beautiful hardwood floors, lofty ceilings and is accessible by stairs or elevator. Guest that rent the space can choose their own caterer and there is a staging kitchen area. Full bar service is available and packages start at $25/person for 2 hours.   You can even book a bourbon experience tasting with co-owner JoeHead.

If you are interested in booking the venue, please contact Bill Thomas or by phone at 937-620-6417.