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Lisa Grigsby

Indigo Life Has Pilot Streaming on Amazon

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The pilot for Otherside was written six years ago and the pilot was filmed locally by Indigo Life Media in 2o21 during covid.  The concept: A curious group of individuals explore the paranormal world – some believers, others not so sure. A mix of comedy and suspense. Hosted by comedian, Dionte Allen and paranormal investigator, Tim Debusk.

Indigo co-founder Andrew White explains that  they loved the show and ran it on their own platform for a while, but realized in order to complete an entire season of the show, they need to raise funds and investors. The entire season would be produced crew of just 4 and has plenty of haunted spaces they’d like to explore.


So they’ve worked a deal with AmazonPrime to air the  2 episode pilot series and you can currently watch it for just $2.99/episode.

Episode One:

Gus & Eleanor built this home in the 1940’s and were loved by many in the neighborhood. Gus was even known as the mayor of Patterson Park in Dayton, Ohio. Gus died at 100 years old. Current homeowners Aaron & Nathan have documented evidence of activity so the crew meets up with them to further investigate.
Episode Two:

The historical Victoria Theatre in Dayton, Ohio is the scene for this paranormal investigation. Thousands have graced the stage with their energy since 1866, persevering through two fires and a flood. See what the crew discovers when the lights go out.
So check it out, support local film production and explore some haunted spots in Dayton.

Kramers Reopens With New Owners!

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Elmer Kramer opened Kramers on Irving Ave in 1933. Kramers became the place to “tailgate” before UD basketball and football games.

When it was time, Elmer Kramer passed the bar onto his sons Bob and Red. Red, then passed it to his son, Fred. For 55 years, Kramers was solely owned and run by the Kramer family. In 1988 an entrepreneur by the name of Tom Zimmerman joined Fred in order to turn Kramers into the bar it is today. Tom added the pizza oven, simple bar food, and liquor.

Kramers is still family owned, but by a new family- The Gibson’s.  When it reopens tomorrow at 11am, it will be Whitney and Brad who run the place.  Whitney worked in restaurant when she was in high school and college, prefering the kitchen, where she really enjoyed cutting up vegetables, but admits she made better money as a waitress.  She and Brad have been practicing making pizza for the past few weeks, along with doing a deep clean and paint job on on the interior of the building.  They’ve retained 5 of the former 6 employees, as well as adding a few more to speed up service.

 

They menu is still pretty much the same, with pizza as the star.  The Gibson’s got the recipe when they bought the business, so you can enjoy the same great pizza in 3 sizes.

Also available salads, sandwiches and more.

Whitney shares she was on a girl’s trip last year and she really enjoyed the local neighborhood eateries they could walk to.  Brad was enamored with the lure of a local bar with a following that was a must stop for UD alums when they returned for a visit.  So when Kramers became available they just knew that would be their place.

They’ve update the register system and hope to add online ordering.  Whitney is looking forward to putting lunch specials on the menu and adding Coke fountain guns, come April.  Follow their new facebook page for more updates as they come.  Also, did you know you can rent out the front room, which seats about 50, for private parties?

 

 

 

 

 

 

So stop on out and welcome The Gibson’s to the business and tell them Dayton Dining sent you!

Kramers Tavern Dayton

1018 Irving Avenue,
Dayton, OH, United States, Ohio

937-294-9141

 

Tues, Wed & Sun 11am -9pm
Thurs, Fri & Sat 11am – midnight

14 Fundraisers That Could Use Your Support This Month!

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With over 4000 nonprofits in the Miami Valley, it’s not surprising how many charity fundraisers are held each month!  Here are some of the events we’d like to highlight this month:

Texas Hold’em Tournament

Kettering VFW 3316 Wilmington Pike,, Kettering, OH

Following the fish fry!    $20

Feed the Hungry: A Community Meal Packing Event Coffman Family YMCA

Coffman YMCA
88 Remick Road, Springboro
 
We’re inviting the entire community to join us at the Coffman Family YMCA in 1 of 4 shifts to pack dehydrated meals that will be shipped to select nations and peoples in Central America. This event is great for everyone–families, students, and even kids as young as 4 years old!
Shift options are at 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, and 4pm. Each shift will last one hour. This partnership between Southwest Church and the Coffman Family YMCA benefits the efforts and ministry of Lifeline Christian Mission.
A small fee of $10 per person (per session) is required to help offset the cost of food we’ll be packing, but you’ll also get an event T-shirt! Payment (cash or checks made payable to Southwest Church) will be accepted at the door on the day of the event.

Sing Out Loud

Victoria Theatre Dayton, OH

Culture Works will be launching this year’s Campaign for the Arts with a special performance at the Victoria Theatre! You’ll hear from the Culture Works team and Dr. Sue Edwards, President of Wright State University and this year’s Campaign Chair, about the importance of supporting our local creative community.

The stars of the program are our friends and neighbors! SING OUT LOUD will feature more than 100 local arts champions coming together as one choir singing familiar songs from the stage and the screen. You’ll be certain to spot a familiar face or two on stage, and you’ll leave with a smile on your face and a song in your heart.   Tix: $28

Women of Influence

Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, Dayton

Since 1998, the YWCA Dayton WOI Awards have recognized and honored more than 180 influential women in the Dayton area, visionaries and thought leaders who have made a difference in our community through their dedication to the YWCA mission of empowering women, eliminating racism, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Honorees in the Women of Influence Class of 2023 are:

  • Melodie Bennett – Executive Director, House of Bread
  • Marvene Mitchell Cook – Director of CARES Act and Workforce Development, Montgomery County
  • Joanne “Jo” Granzow – Community Volunteer
  • Michelle Kaye – Vice President and Client and Community Relations Director, PNC Bank
  • Carol Prewitt – President, Prewitt Consulting LLC
  • Carolyn Rice – President, Montgomery County Commission

Cabin Fever Reliever

Baum Opera House 15 S First Street, Miamisburg, OH

Shake off the winter Join us for an evening of live music by Ben & Pete! All while shopping local boutiques in one space. 50/50 Raffle and silent auction. Ticket sales will go towards The Baum Window Restoration Fund!   Tix Run $15

 Dayton Metro Library Book Sale

Dayton Metro Library – Burkhardt Branch 4680 Burkhardt Ave, Dayton, OH

The Friends of the Dayton Metro Library will hold a used book sale on Saturday, March 11 at the Dayton Metro Library Burkhardt Branch, located at 4680 Burkhardt Rd., Dayton. The sale includes used books for children, teens and adults as well as music, movies and audiobooks. Most items have been weeded from the library’s collection. The sale opens for Friends of the Library members from 9:30 a.m. to noon and open to the public from noon-5 p.m

Night at the Races

Miamisburg Moose
2110 E. Central Ave, Miamisburg
An evening of Horse betting and fun! Place cash bets on the horses of your choice. Races are run by video broadcasts. Raffles & betting proceeds benefit the GDAA Rent Foundation; a non-profit, charitable organization that provides rental assistance to GDAA members’ residents who are unable to pay their rent due to illness, family tragedy or unfortunate circumstances, in some cases preventing homelessness.
Only persons 21 and over are permitted to attend.   Tix $20

Miamisburg Band Fish Fry Fundraiser

Miamisburg High School
1860 Belvo Rd, Miamisburg

We will be serving fried fish or chicken tenders, fries, cole slaw & applesauce. Dessert will be available for purchase at our bake sale (everything $1!).  Make sure you stick around for performances by our MMS and High School Jazz Bands. Stop by our basket raffle- Each class is donating items toward a themed basket. Which class will earn the most mone??   Tix $15 – $20

Family & Youth Initiatives (FYI) mission is to empower families and provide hope. Every day families and children are suffering from traumas caused by generational cycles of abuse and poverty. FYI’s solution is to rescue and protect those families and children to prevent future trauma by redirecting their paths through education, training, and support in our multiple programs.

We invite you to join us for their spring fundraising dinner, graciously hosted by the Knights of Columbus #3724. The evening promises to provide a unique insight into the challenges that our families and children are facing everyday. We will share how we are addressing these issues and how you can be part of the solution. The night will begin with a pulled pork dinner (and sides), made from scratch by the Knights. Dessert and drinks are included with the price of admission. Tickets for the event are $15 per adult, $5 per child (16 & under), with a maximum group price of $40 per family.

Euchre Tournament & Fundraiser

The Baum Opera House
15 S. First Street, Miamisburg

An evening with friends while raising money for The Baum!New to The Baum, we will be offering a Euchre tournament once a month. Cash prizes for top 3 winners. Drinks and snacks available to purchase. $20 entry fee. A great opportunity to meet fellow card players and get out of the house! If you have further questions please send us a message about this monthly event! Tix $20

Cakes N Coffee Bake Off Fundraiser

Nimbus Comic Cafe
486 E. Main St, Trotwood, OH
 Enjoy a variety of delicious desserts made by some of the city’s best bakers! Even better, wash it down with Nimbus Comic Cafe’s wonderful Ethiopian coffee! This wonderful event funds The Engele Community Center and many participating foodologists!

Each entry ticket includes one round of each vendor’s specialty dessert as well as a judge’s ticket to cast your vote on the best dessert! The winner will cater Engele’ Community Center’s upcoming event! Tix $22

100% of Sales Benefit URS

Jersey Mike’s Subs 
 
6002 Far Hills Ave, Centerville
2831 Wilmington Pike, Kettering
3510 Pentagon Blvd, Beavercreek
1512 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Wash Twsp
24 W Central Ave, Springboro
Visit any of their 5 area locations and 100% of all sales will be donated to United Rehabilitation Services (URS).

Dayton March for Science Fundraiser!

bd’s Mongolian Grill
4488 Glengarry Drive, Beavercreek
Come out to BD’s Mongolian Grill and help support the March for Science – Dayton! On April 22nd we plan to make our voices heard with others across the nation in support of science in our community here in Dayton and in our legislation nationally. We need your help to get there! Pay one price for soup, salad, stir-fry bowl and fountain drink (tax included) – Tickets $25 for adults, just $7 for children age 2-10.
For tickets or more information, message us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/March4ScienceDayton/ or email [email protected]
We are recognized as an official sister march for the DC March for Science. A portion of the proceeds will go towards paying for insurance for the event and other expenses related to our April 22nd event on Courthouse Square

Euchre Tournament

Kettering Recreation Complex
2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering

Join us for an evening of fun, clean competition as we pair up and play the popular trick-taking card game, Euchre. Participants compete as individuals. Light refreshments will be provided and gift cards will be given to the top winners.   Tournament for ages 18+.  Registration Deadline: March 16 at 5 pm.    $8 – $10

New Steakhouse Opens in Middletown

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Nelson Castillo, owner of downtown Cincinnati steakhouse Prime Cincinnati, opened a sister restaurant in downtown Middletown. Primo Middletown will offer steaks, seafood and a wide wine selection. Castillo said the restaurant will be open for brunch and dinner. On Wine Thursdays all bottles $100.00 or less take 50% | bottles $101.00 or more take 25% off.

As part of their grand opening celebration, purchase a gift cards for Primo Italian Steakhouse and for a limited time, earn 20% back!

Primo Italian Steakhouse
6 South Broad Street
Middletown, OH, 45044
513-392-2100
Wed – Sat  4pm to 10pm

Are You Up For Roma’s Stromboli Challenge?!

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If you think you can chow down on  the biggest Stromboli in all of Dayton in less than 30 minutes, it will be free.

The challenge works like this:

You have 30 minutes to consume 36 inches of cheese, pepperoni and sausage stuffed Stromboli (and yes, you can add ingredients if you’d like), with 4 sides of sauce accompanied by 1 soda or water.   One person team, no help, no wait a minutes, no breaks – just Pig Out! Can’t consume it in 30 minutes? Then it costs you $40.

Owner Labinot Troni shared with us he has just added a 2nd version of the challenge- you can now do it with a partner but then you must finish in just 15 minutes.

Conquer the challenge?  You’ll walk away with a full belly and this t-shirt, being modeled by Labinot.

Roma’s Pizza & Pasta

282 W Central Ave
Springboro, OH, 45066
(937) 790-1000
Hours:
Monday – Saturday
11am – 9pm

Celebrate National Margarita Day, Feb 22nd!

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Margarita’s – they are a staple drink at any Mexican restaurant, and for the most part the only tequila based drink most people can name. Blended with ice or on the rocks, they come in all flavors in a margarita glass, usually with a salted (or in some cases, sugared) rim. For more on the margarita, click here.

National Margarita Day is Wednesday, February 22nd  and we’ve put together a list of places in Dayton and the hours they are open so you can find the best margaritas to celebrate today or any day!

Calypso Grill and Smokehouse

Open 11am – 9pm
The Shy Violet Margarita: Tequila, fresh squeezed lime juice, violet infused simple syrup made with fresh picked local violets, and violet liquor.

 

 

Carmels Bar & Grill

Open 11am – 2pm

Ice Cold BOBARITAS  go down awfully easy when you chill here  with some tex/mex appetizers

Chiapas Mexican Grill- Moraine

Open 11am – 10pm

So many Margarita choices-frozen or on the rocks, flavored Margaritas  Strawberry •Piña Colada •Peach Raspberry • Mango, the CORONARITA served with a 7oz Corona, Golden or top shelf.  24oz House Margaritas $6.99 and Silver tequila shots $5.00 to celebrate

Chili’s

This National Margarita Day, Chili’s will be serving up a $5 Tequila Trifecta, Straw-Eddy Rita, and Grand Romance Rita (Margarita of the Month) all day. It comes with a Collectible “Rita with the Best” cup (while supplies last) for Guests who order one of the $5 margs.

Chuy’s Austin Landing 

Chuy’s isn’t just celebrating one day—now through Feb. 27, you can snag Chuy’s “The Rock” Spicy ‘Rita, made with Dwayne Johnson’s Teremana Tequila infused with jalapenos and mixed with pineapple and lime juice. Can you smell what The Rock is mixing up?

Chuys

 

El Meson

Open 11am – 2pm and 4-9pm

Join us Wednesday February 22nd for National Margarita. Featuring a Strawberry Hibiscus Margarita which is available for Lunch and Dinner

Elsa’s Mexican Restaurant 

Open 11am – 11pm

You’ve got 6 Elsa’s locations to pick up The Bad Juan – a drink that has been served there since 1979. You can get the traditional Elsa’s margaritas–or choose  from one of their many flavors. If you’re celebrating National Margarita Day at home – you can purchase bottles of pre-mixed Bad Juans at are liquor stores, but we gotta warn you- those aren’t nearly as potent.

El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill

Open 11am – 9:30pm

With a dozen Miami Valley locations and five margarita’s to choose from, it’s easy to make this your National Margarita Day Headquarters.

Hooters

If you pay Hooters a visit, you’ll be able to quench your thirst with a $12.50 Legendary Margarita Pitcher, $5 Patrón Shots, $5 Perfect 10 Margarita, $5 Legendary Rita, or a $5 Bosscal Mezcal Tequila.

Jorrge’s Restaurante Cantina

Open 4-9pm
This family open eatery makes some awesome margaritas, frozen or on the rocks and you can get them by the pitcher. Try their flavors-  peach, raspberry or strawberry! Over 15 tequilas to choose from.

Lucky Star

Open 3:30-10pm

They  will have different Margarita flavors, live music and great food🌮🌮🌮

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Mudlick Tap House

Open 4-11pm

Who doesn’t love a cheesy Holiday that celebrates Margaritas? Join us  #NationalMargaritaDay and enjoy our Mason Jar Margaritas!


Rusty Taco

Open 11am – 10pm

 1822 Brown St Dayton, OH 45409
 2760 Towne Drive Beavercreek, OH 45431

National Margarita Day is on they’ll have $2.22 margs! 🍹 House and Strawberry flavors will be discounted for ONE DAY only!

This will always be our go-to for fantastic Mexican food and the best service ever. Jorrge and Janet will take care of you like family. We got Margaritas, Tacos con Chorizo (unbelievable), and the requisite Flu Shot. — at Jorrge’s Restaurante Cantina.

 

 

Do You Have A Great Toast To Share At Dublin Pub ?

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Leading up to the 25th anniversary St Patrick’s Day Celebration, the Dublin Pub has introduced a new  way to personalize your Guinness!
The  Guinness STOUTie allows you to print any image, selfie or text on your next pint! The STOUTie pushes the boundaries, using technology to add natural malt extract to the top of each Guinness pint to create the chosen design.
It’s so easy to do, just scan the QR code they have posted at the bar, upload your image and hit send and within about a minute your personalized perfectly poured Guinness will appear.
You can try it out for yourself anytime in the next month.  Maybe you want to try it out on the night of the Great Guinness Toast coming up on Sat, February 18th at 11pm.
This Toast takes place  pubs and bars all across the country. The winner of the toast competition becomes the Great Guinness ToastMaster 2023 and will win a free pint of Guinness a day for a year.
To compete  simply sign up before 9 PM on Saturday February 18 at the front door of Dublin Pub.  At 10 PM we will start the ToastMaster competition. You will simply read your toast on stage like a superstar and finish with a mighty cheer “Slainte!!” (pronounced Slan-Che). The competition is simple to win. The winner of the competition wins by audience applause, so if you want to be crowned the Great Guinness ToastMaster 2023, you should bring as many friends as possible.
Live music by Dogwood Road from Columbus and the event will be hosted by Jim Bucher www.buchtvguy.com .

Celebrating Mardi Gras Around The Miami Valley

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Fat Tuesday is the traditional name for the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent in  the Roman Catholic Church and Protestant churches. Fat Tuesday is more commonly known as Mardi Gras, which is simply Fat Tuesday in French. It’s called Fat Tuesday because it’s the last day that many people eat meat and fatty foods before Lent begins.

Laissez les bons temps rouler

The Cajun French phrase translated to “let the good times roll!”
February 21 @ 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
Fat Tuesday
FigLeaf Brewing Company 
3387 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, Middletown
It’s time to get your Fat Tuesday on with FigLeaf! We’ll be serving up gumbo, mixing up New Orleans cocktails like the Blue Voodoo, Liquid King Cake, Hurricane and French 75 and live music starts at 6pm with Chris Lucas.  Come dressed for Mardi Gras!

Mardi Gras Celebration

Mudlick Tap House
135 East Second St., Dayton

Anywhere else, it’s just another Tuesday but at the Tap House, it’s Mardi Gras! Featuring New Orleans-inspired cocktails and food.  Some of the items on the Fat Tuesday Menu include:

MUFFALETTA, FRIED OYSTER PO’BOY
GUMBO, JAMBALAYA
CHEDDAR BISCUIT CRAWFISH ETOUFFE
SHRIMP & GRITS, BAYOU CAJUN PASTA
BEIGNETS, KING CAKE

 

March 21 5-10pm
Jimmie’s Ladder 11
1001 Brown St, Dayton, OH

Featuring:
King Creole Cheesecake
New Orleans Style Gumbo
Shrimp or Oyster Po’Boy
Shrimp & Grits
Red Beans & Rice
Bourbon Glazed Bread Pudding

February 21 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mardi Gras Party   Free family event
Carrollton Center Elm Street, West Carrollton
Join us at our 2nd Annual Mardi Gras! It is about music, food, King cakes, and excitement.
Dress in purple, green, and gold, and adorn yourself with long beads we will also be giving some away. You can wear crazy appropriate costumes, kids with their families, all are welcome.
Food Trucks, face painting, music and more.

Fat Tuesday Party

Backwater Voodoo & Watermark
103 S. 2nd St, Miamisburg,

– TWO live bands
– authentic Creole & Cajun food
– beads, prizes, and fun!

Gumbo, Jambalaya, Etouffee, Dirty Rice, Red Beans & Rice, Shrimp & Grits, Fried Catfish
Oysters, Crawfish, Crab Cakes, Boudin and Bread Pudding

Mardis Gras Carnival

W. Social Tap & Table
1100 W. Third St, Dayton 
Mask and Hat competition, make your best masquerade mask or hat and be judged by the amazing Mrs.Joni Watson and Ms. Nicole Gunder (amazing art teachers from Dayton Public Schools). Winners get W.Social gift cards!!
– King Cakes
– Martinis
– Drink & Food Specials
– Live music
– Mardi Gras beads and Door prizes!
February 25 @ 5:00 pm – 11:30 pm
The Gem City Mardi Gras Threauxdown $15/advance, $2o/door
The Brightside
905 E. Third Street, Dayton

Featuring Live New Orleans inspired Music from:Phil’s Big Ass Brass Band & Solistic & LOTS of special musical guests, and a Mardi Gras 2nd Line Marching Parade! Specialty Cajun inspired menu by Kungfubbq Lansangan Special Beer Release by Devil Wind Brewery Live Painting by Megan Fiely Psychic Tarot Readings by Marta Mari

February 21 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Mardi Gras Party
Devil Wind Brewing 
30 South Detroit Street, Xenia
It’s Carnival Time, and everybody’s having fun!” That’s right, it’s time for our annual Mardi Gras party! Join us on Fat Tuesday (2/21) as we bring the spirit of Mardi Gras and New Orleans to the heart of Downtown Xenia.
We’ll be serving up New Orleans Hurricanes throughout the night, as well as a keg of our special Mardi Gras brew, Fat Brewesday. Big Al’s Speakeasy Jazz Band will be playing Dixieland and jazz from 7-9 to set the mood, and La Pampa will be here to make sure you’re feeling fat and sassy on Fat Tuesday.
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Thai Kitchen Opens Across From Dayton Mall

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Thai Kitchen opened in their new location today, just a few miles away on the other side of the mall from their original Kingsridge Drive spot.

The first thing you notice is the large opening dining room, with a sushi bar and open window into the kitchen.

I ordered off the lunch menu, which is offered until 3pm. Sushi boat and combo boxes are offered, all which come with miso soup.

Started with miso soup, and an order of Shu-Mai, steamed shrimp dumplings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All boxes come with 4 pieces of a California roll, spring roll and jasmine rice and then I chose chicken pad thai and three flavor shrimp.

Looking forward to warmer days so I can enjoy patio dining on the huge patio!

Thai Kitchen

2335 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Dayton, OH,
937-436-5079
Hours:
Mon- Thurs 
11:00 am – 2:30pm
4:30 – 9:00pm
Friday
11:00am – 2:30pm
4:30pm – 9:30pm
Saturday
noon  – 9:30pm
Sunday
4:00 – 8:00 pm

Hands On Bread Making Experience

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We are expecting a good sized crowd so in addition to the event instruction and hands-on experience we’ll have a wonderful exchange of ideas and techniques. Looking forward to 3 hours full of fun, learning, hors d’oeuvre, beverages and fellowship with our kindred spirits.

Hope to see you there!

PS: You’ll leave with your own DRIED STARTER to get you going

PSS: Bread math simplified

10 Must Attend Charity Fundraisers

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We’ve said it before and we mean it when we say the Miami Valley is one of the most caring communities, continuously supporting so many of our local nonprofit events.
We’ve picked nine to shine our spotlight on this month, but for more, check the Dayton937.com calendar.

On Friday, February 3rd, guests can enjoy the Sip n’ Shop preview night for a $5 donation at the door. This night will include a glass of wine or soft drink, refreshments, and a free raffle ticket for an exclusive prize. Those attending will have first choice of the amazing jewelry selection!

On Saturday, February 4th guests can enjoy free admission to the event. There will be hundreds of new or gently used costume and semiprecious jewelry items including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, pins, and more! All proceeds will benefit the SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center!

Bloody Mary Showdown

Top of the Market Banquet Center
32 Webster St., Dayton

Taste bloody mary’s from Dayton’s Bars and Restaurants and help us select the best!

In the 6th edition of this tasting event, local bartenders will compete for the title of Best Bloody Mary. Your ticket allows you to taste and vote for your favorite.

There are two options to purchase your judging credential:

VIP Tickets are sold out.

General Admission: Includes 8 Bloody Mary sampling tickets and judging credential. Doors open for GA at noon and event concludes at 2pm
Guests will also vote for best garnish and best table decor. Best Bloody Mary walks with bragging rights and a $500 cash prize! $30 in advance, $40 at the door

American Tinnitus Association Fundraiser

Texas Road House 2600 Colonel Glenn Highway, Fairborn, OH

100%* OF ALL PROFITS FROM DINE-IN AND TO-GO ORDERS ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 will be donated to the American Tinnitus Association. 10% of gift cards as well.

The American Tinnitus Association (ATA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to people with tinnitus. The ATA helps individuals and families cope, funds research, advocates for better care, and provides trustworthy information to thousands of people every day.

 

Slice of Springfield

Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co 109 W. North St. (Parking @ 102 W. Columbia St), Springfield

Sample pizza from up to ten area pizza shops, then vote for your favorite while enjoying live entertainment.

Pizza competition will be held from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., with live music from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. Tickets purchased before Janurary 20 will receive a free beer, wine or cider ticket. Tickets usually sell out before the event, so buy your tickets now. Tickets for kids under 12 can be purchased at the door, the evening of the event for $10 each, including a free non-alcoholic beverage.

Benefits Partners for the Parks supports Clark County parks through National Trail Parks and Recreation District.

Feb 10-20
Dayton Donut Fest On TourWith your ticket booklet you’ll have a coupon to get 2 donuts from each participating vendor from Feb 10-Feb 20. Buy your $30 ticket book online.
Each vendor’s page will list hours for their business so you can plan your adventure.:

Feb 23rd 5-7:30pm
Empty Bowls to benefit House of Bread

UD Mariott

Select from two seatings, (5pm or 6:30pm )then sample soups made by several different local restaurants and chefs, along with bread, dessert and soft drinks. You’ll also get an awesome hand crafted soup bowl to take home. The bar at the Marriott will be open for adult beverages.
This annual event raises operating dollars for the House of Bread so the plates and bowls of our neighbors in need will not be empty.
Soups donated by:

Amber Rose
De’Lish
Jimmie’s Ladder 11
Mamma DiSalvos
Marriott
Miami Valley Meals
Mudlick Tap House
Sons of Italy
The Last Queen
Wheat Penny

and more to come…

We Care Arts Black & White Gala

Presidential Banquet Center
4548 Presidential Way, Kettering

Don’t miss their biggest fundraiser of the year, the Black & White Gala. Get your tickets today at www.wecarearts.org! $75 per person.  Proceeds benefit programming at We Care Arts.

24th Annual North Dayton Barstool Open

Bars aroud town 
The 24th Annual Barstool Open is a unique opportunity for teams of 4 to battle it out on an indoor, traveling, 9 hole, miniature golf course. Teams of 4 will test their skills on the putting green one hole at a time. Teams will follow the “course” traveling to 9 different local bars enjoying free food/snacks from each location. There will be raffle prizes throughout the course and there will be prizes for the best team costume. The top 3 teams will win additional prizes (not to mention bragging rights)! All proceeds of this event will benefit and enhance the lives of children and adults with disabilities at United Rehabilitation Services.
Please sign up online at the below website or at one of the participating locations:
Rip Rap Roadhouse, Villa Tavern, Little York Tavern, Submarine House-Vandalia, Wings Sports Bar, Maggie’s Place, Irish Club, Corner Club or Spitfire.
Register your team for $160

Noble Circle AWear Fashion Show Luncheon

David H. Ponitz Sinclair Center Dayton, OH

For most women, hearing the words “you’ve got cancer” can be devastating. But this is just the beginning of the life-altering experience that becomes her “new” normal. The cost of life-saving treatments, taking time off from work, and paying for other personal care expenses can be financially devastating as well.   This is why Noble Circle’s programs and services are provided at no cost to the women who join the organization.

Our annul AWear Affair Fashion Show & Luncheon makes it possible for women diagnosed with cancer to participate in the NewSister and Project Sisterhood programs without the financial burden of paying for these essential services.

AWear Affair is held each year, on the last Saturday in February. Beginning at 10:00 AM, guests can shop local and unique vendors, offering products ranging from jewelry, accessories and gourmet foods, to one-of-a-kind apparel and works of art. The luncheon, program, and fashion show —featuring Noble Circle sisters modeling the newest fashions — begins at noon.  Tickets are $50, purchase here. 

Annual Day of Caring Pancake Brunch

all over town OH

Founded in 1991, the Day of Caring is a nonprofit organization that has provided funding for food banks and shelters

$6.00 Adults $4.00 Seniors Citizens / Children under

Check the website for list of participating sites.

Mike-Sells To Close

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Luke Mapp

The rumors are true. Mikesell’s is closing down it’s operations. A spokesperson has said they are “wind-down its manufacturing, distribution, and administrative operations to proceed with an orderly liquidation of its assets.” The liquidation of its assets will begin immediately and continue over the next several months.

“Although the terms have not yet been finalized, we understand the desire to keep products available, and are working to facilitate the necessary conversations for approvals that will allow for an uninterrupted supply of Mikesell’s products,” that same spokesperson said.

“To continue to protect the Mikesell’s brand, so it can remain viable in the market and continue to move forward, Mikesell’s is announcing that it intends to transition all Mikesell’s brand and IP rights to another quality snack food manufacturer, as soon as possible,” a spokesperson for the company said in a statement.

“The Mikesell’s family and team wish to thank the community, consumers and partners for their love and support over the past 112+ years,” shares Luke Mapp, President of Mikesell’s. “Our family will long remember the fan love, the friendships and the wins along the way the most.”

Mikesell’s History:

D.W. Mikesell and his wife operated a business selling dried beef and sausages from two rooms on South Williams Street in Dayton, Ohio. Then came the opportunity to buy some potato chip equipment and the Mikesell’s Potato Chip Company was born.

 

1925

The Mikesell Company saw a need for a unique logo. It was decided that a “play on words” using the Mikesell name should be used. A hyphen was added making the trademarked Mike-sell’s name. The hyphen remained for over 85 years.

1955

D.W. Mikesell and Guy Lombardo are pictured here tasting a chip right off the conveyer belt. Lombardo exclaimed that the chips were “Music to his Mouth.” In the 1950s, the chips were put into cellophane and glassine bags before they lost any of their crisp flavor. Today, the materials have changed, but the freshness and quality remains the same.

1965

Daniel W. Mikesell passes away at the age of 82.

1987

1987 was an historic year for Mikesell’s fans across the country. With the introduction of the Chipper Shipper program, fans from all over could order direct and have them shipped to their door.

2010

Celebration of Mikesell’s 100th Birthday! Stay tuned for more great milestones in our next 100 years.

 

MELT closes Beavercreek and Canton Locations

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The Cleveland-based Melt Bar and Grilled chain, which opened it’s first restaurant in Lakewood in 2006 today closed two of their stores.

The Beavercreek store, which was between Fusian and JC Penney opened in June of 2017 and had 5000 square foot space that sat about 150 with another 40 or so on the patio. Melt specialized in specialty grilled-cheese sandwiches with many added ingredients — the founder called it “cool comfort food” — as well as craft beers, specialty cocktails, and an eclectic atmosphere. They offered  those who get a tattoo that featured a Melt logo got 25 percent off for life.

Cory Green, who served at the Assistant Kitchen Manager until today, shared in the Dayton Foodies group, “we put a lot of pride into what the kitchen was making up until the end.”

Also closed today, Melt’s 11th location in Canton at Belden Village Mall.

 Melt Bar and Grilled’s restaurant in Columbus’s Short North district  closed after nine years this past June.  “It’s been 9 great years in The Short North,” owner Matt Fish said in a news release. “However, with very difficult staffing challenges, major cost increases, and other new issues to navigate in the post-pandemic world, we have made the difficult decision to permanently close the Melt Short North location.”

Giovanni’s Pop Up Soup Sale

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Loaded Potato Soup

Giovanni’s Fairborn is hosting a pop up soup show this Tuesday, Jan 31st  from 4-7pm. 

 They’ll be cooking up large batches of their most popular soups all day and offering them for $13.99 for a half gallon and $22.99 for a gallon. Add an order of bread sticks for just $3 tomorrow only.

Soups available will be:
Chili
Loaded Potato
Garlic Soup
Spicy Sausage & Lentil
Creamy Chicken Florentine
Minestrone

Garlic Soup

 

Giovanni’s Fairborn

215 W Main Street
Fairborn, OH 45324(937) 878-1611

Little Fish Chef Nominated for James Beard Award

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The James Beard Awards, considered to be among the nation’s most prestigious honors, recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries, as well as a demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive.

Chef Becky Clark of Little Fish Brewing Company was nominated as a semi finalist in the Best Chef: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH) category.  In talking with Becky last night, she shared she “was still a little shell shocked from the news.”  She found out when a wine rep congratulated one of her co-workers, and that co-worked called her and asked if she knew.  She didn’t until that call.  Clark said she’s followed the James Beard Awards for years, always trying to dine at restaurants nominated, but had no idea how she got nominated this year.  She knows it wasn’t anyone she works with, and hopes to find out who nominated her soon.

Finalists will be announced on Wednesday, March 29, and winners will be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Becky has been the Executive Chef at the Athens brewery for over four years.  When they announced the Dayton location she was excited to oversee this kitchen as well.  She explains that her menu philosophy is driven by local agriculture and seasonal availability. She went on to say she’s been incredibly impressed with the local vendors and farmers and about how wonderful they are to work with.  She was recently checking on the availability of local radishes and was thrilled to find out she had a dozen options to choose from.  She’s been getting bread from Good Hands Bread Company, Ghostlight is doing her burger buns and she can’t wait to create more collaborations with our local farms.

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One of the newer dishes to hit the menu is spanakopita. This plate features flaky phyllo dough, filled with spinach and feta cheese, all set on top of preserved lemon hummus, olives, dill yogurt, and spiced harissa carrots.

Risotto is a staple on the menu, though the version seems to change frequently.  Currently their is a cod rissoto and this special saffron rissoto made a guest appearance last week.

 

Want to try her food?  There are still a few tickets left for the Tuesday, Jan 31st 5 course Beer Paring Dinner.  Not lucky enough to score a ticket, you can still dine at Little Fish for lunch or dinner Wednesday – Sunday. It’s an elevated enough spot for a great date night dinner, yet casual enough you can stop by for a beer while out for a run.

Little Fish is a family friendly place. Chef Becky shares that The little Minnows menu that just rolled out follows her fresh food beliefs, featuring house-made cod fish sticks, hummus and veggies for dipping and a hand patty beef or veggie burger.

Catch happy hours Wednesday through Friday with special happy hour food and drink menu from 3-6pm. There are $5 dollar beers, cocktails, and small plates!

Little Fish Brewing Company

116 Webster Street
Dayton, OH 45402

(937) 949-3055

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