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12 Sandwiches Worthy of Celebrating National Grilled Cheese Day!

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National Grilled Cheese Day is April 12. Actually, you can celebrate America’s favorite childhood lunch throughout April, which is National Grilled Cheese Month.

Here’s a quick guide on where to find these  crispy, melty, buttery and cheesy sandwiches around town:

Coco’s Bistro
250 Warren St

For the classic combo,  Coco’s Bistro offers up a panko breaded, four cheeses sandwich served up with tomato bisque on their lunch menu.

Cherry House Cafe
1241 Meadow Bridge Dr Beavercreek

Warm up with an Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwich!!

 

Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Avenue

Then Monster Grilled Cheese is cheddar, monster jack and swiss cheeses melted between three sices of toasted sour dough bread (we add bacon to this and order a side of pub fries).  There’s also an option for the Angry Monster which is made with a smoky ghost pepper jack cheese and Irish rashers for those that like it spicy!

 

The Deli at Webster Street Market, 32 Webster Street

The basic- your choice of any two cheeses on either toasted sourdough or whole wheat bread. Add bacon for 99 cents.  Or for the sandwich pictured below ask for Emily’s Grilled Cheese.

Flyboy’s Deli 
2515 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood
219 North Patterson Blvd, Dayton
The classic grilled cheese, or upgrade to one of these gourmet grilled options:

#7 “THE LUMBERJACK” GRILLED CHEESE / $7.25
Cheddar jack cheese, tomato, spinach artichoke spread.

#8 “THE CAVU” DEVILED EGG SALAD / $6.75
Deviled egg salad, made of double egg, mayo, relish, mustard, paprika, lettuce & tomato.

 

King’s Table – 2348 Grange Hall Rd Beavercreek

Made with American cheese unless otherwise requested, also available with grilled ham, and of course no trip to King’s Table is complete without tater tots! Oh and on Wednesday they have $1 grilled cheese, $1 tomato soup and $3 tots.

Loose Ends Brewing  – 890 South Main Street, Centerville

Currently the are featuring Toasty Tuesday’s, offering 5 gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and cup of Chef Adrian’s roasted tomato and gouda cheese soup served with toast points.

 

Meadowlark, 5531 Far Hills Ave

Served with fries or vinaigrette-dressed greens Order cheese only, white cheddar, gouda or gruyere, or change up the classic with below additions:
  • Swiss Gruyere with Red Wine and Grilled Onions — Red wine is brushed on the inside of the bread
  • Sharp White Cheddar with Sliced Ham and Homemade Chow-chow
  • Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese! Cheddar and cream cheese with grilled jalapenos, chopped Nueske’s bacon, and a drizzle of sweet/tart raspberry sauce

Mudlick Tap House, 135 E 2nd St, Dayton

PROPER GRILLED CHEESE – Grilled sourdough bread stuffed with dill havarti, cheddar and spinach pesto

Phatty Wagon

 

Tank’s Bar and Grill, 2033 Wayne Ave

You can order a regular grilled cheese here, or get the  Tanks”My Way” Grilled Cheese which is swiss, cheddar, provolone, american cheeses with lettuce, tomato, banana peppers, mayo, mustard and horseradish on dark rye.

Trolley Stop
530 E 5th St,  in the Oregon District

Pop on in this week for the Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese. Grilled to perfection and filled with spicy, cheesy goodness, and they say “it’s slap your momma good!”

10 Beers for 10 Years at Lock 27

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Today is the 2nd release in Lock 27’s 10 Beers for 10 Years promotion releasing a beer from the Lock 27 Brewing vault to celebrate their 10th Anniversary! The re-released brews were made by Lock 27 at some point over the past decade but were eventually retired – until now. In coordination with the re-releases, customers can earn a chance to win limited edition anniversary prizes. With each 10th anniversary beer purchase, customers will be offered a stamp card that they can fill up with stamps for each anniversary beer purchased. The more stamps collected, the bigger the prize.

Release # w is 1492, an American Red IPA, was first brewed in 2013 as part of a Hop 101 experimental brewing series educating Lock 27 Brewing customers on the distinct characteristics of different hops. The Columbus hop was a fan favorite—enough to be officially named 1492 and be put on tap a few more times through 2017.

This brew is the perfect blend of strong hop flavor and sweet malts, with a moderately strong bitter taste that retains a dry finish and lean body – which makes IPAs so beloved. Its flavorful notes of caramel, toffee, and dark fruit make this Red IPA so distinctive, with an overall balance of sweet and hoppy.  Ohio.ABV- 7.7% and IBU- 77

Over the next month, Lock 27 Brewing will focus on the often-overlooked stories of this historic year from the perspective of the Native American community. They’ll be holding an educational event at the end of the month to highlight and celebrate Indigenous culture, contributions, and innovations. They’ll be sharing what the year 1492 meant to Native American people, and how their global contributions shaped the world that we know today. $1 of every 1492 purchase will be donated to the Sunwatch Indian Village to support the Native American community in Dayton,

This historic brew is hitting the taps at Lock 27 on April 14th at 5pm! Stay tuned on the 10th of each month for the next release.

 

There’s A New Brunch In Town!

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Sure it’s a brewery, but they serve up the best food right along with the beers they brew.  And now Loose Ends Brewing has rolled out a brunch menu that rivals any restaurant in town.  The Centerville spot will fill up Sunday’s from 10am – 1pm to serve up  Chef Adrian’s  brunch classics with his creative twist.

Here’s a peek at some of the menu offerings:

Chicken and Waffles- Crispy fried chicken, fluffy Belgian waffle, and herb infused maple syrup

Latin American Breakfast Burrito

 

Pastrami Hash and Eggs

New Orleans Style Banana’s Foster

Also on the menu Avocado Toast and side orders of eggs and bacon are available. Complete your meal with a flight of mimosas (4 for $20), Bloody Marys or an LEB Michelada.  Reservations are available, but with over 200 seats (any another 40 once the patio opens) you shouldn’t have a problem getting a table. Tell them DaytonDining sent you!

Loose End Brewing

890 South Main Street
Centerville, OH 45458

(937) 723-6328

Monday – Thursday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm

Friday – Saturday: 11:00am – 11:00pm

Sunday: 1o:00am  – 9:00pm

Local Entrepreneur Offers Gift Box of Local Products From Women Owned Businesses

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Ever wanted to send a gift box to a friend, but also support local business as well, but don’t have the time to do the running around to pick up local products?

Well now there’s a way!  Erin Thomas Bektas, a local grad student at Bowling Green University, is taking part in a 12 week entrepreneurial program called The Hatch. She’s been working all semester long on hatching her idea, researching and branding it and now she’s beta testing her concept: Curated City Gifts.

It’s a gift box company featuring goods curated from small, local, women-owned businesses and packaged by city. She is piloting the program here in  Dayton.

This test box featured product from 8 local women-owned businesses:   Heart Mercantile Wholly Grounds Smales Pretzel Bakery Ciao Bel Fiore Fleur Thought Artisan Soap Paperreka and Peace on Fifth.

Each box will come beautifully boxed with a letter press card describing all of the products included.  Here’s what this first test box includes:

Erin explained that when choosing items to include in the gift box she had to choose products that have a a long shelf life, could be easily shipped and fit her theme of women owned businesses for this first box.  She envisions rolling out Columbus as the next city, where her twin sister lives.  Her sister is currently handling the social media fo Curated City Gifts. Keeping it a family business, her husband is working on creating the website to sell these boxes online.

This very special gift box of curated products from Dayton is going fast! Contact Erin Thomas Bektas or email [email protected] for purchase. You’ll even get free delivery in the Dayton area if you
purchase before 4/8.
After the pilot for the gift boxes ends April 21st, as part of the class Erin will pitch her concept to a group of Bowling Green Alumni and funders for a chance at an investment based on her business plan and pilot.

Corner Kitchens Rolls Out Brunch

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The Oregon Districts newest eatery will be serving up brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm. Corner Kitchen has just revealed the new menu.  Here’s a brief peek of what they’ll be serving:

STARTERS:
Pierogi Potstickers –  cream cheese and potato, browned garlic oil, chives $12
Deviled Eggs– dill pickle and celery creamed egg, weekly toppings $10
Tuna Ceviche – coconut milk, pickled onions, cilantro, radishes $15
Sweet Potato Donuts – spiced honey, chocolate sauce $10
Avocado Caprese Toast – avocado spread, basil tomato tapenade, mozzarella cheese on sourdough $12
Yoghurt Parfait– sweet oats, fresh fruit, spiced honey $10

 

ENTREÉS:
Vegetable Frittata– pan-fried eggs, asparagus, onions, mushrooms, mixed greens salad $15
Herbed Roasted Chicken – half roasted chicken, kielbasa roasted cauliflower, red pepper harissa $20
Corner Kitchen Omelet – 3 eggs, bacon, green tomato salsa, red tomato salsa $15
Fluffy Pancakes – creamed cheese, strawberry jam $15
The CK – 2 eggs cooked your way, bacon, toast, roasted potatoes $14
Brussels and Potatoes- brussels sprouts, fingerling potatoes, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, poached egg, soy balsamic hollandaise $15
Steak and Eggs – 7oz ribeye cooked to order, two scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes $15
Shrimp and Grits – cheesy grits, caramelized onions, spicy barbecue $17

 

SANDWICHES:
Grilled Chicken- grilled chicken breast, mayo, avocado, provolone cheese, pickles, and jalapeños $16
CK Bacon Burger – 1/3 lb. burger patty, bacon, sharp cheddar, mustard, pickles, garlic mayo $16
Grilled Cheese – cheddar, provolone, Texas toast, spicy mayo $12

 

SIDES
Cheesy Grits $7           Roasted Vegetables $8
House Greens $6.      French Fries $6

Corner Kitchen

613 E 5th Street
Dayton, OH 45402

(937) 938-5244

BBQ Pit Stop Now Open on Smithville

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There’s a new BBQ join in town, but we’ve been eating his meat for six years from his Smoking Barrels food truck. They are the reigning champ of the Yellow Cab BBQ Rodeo in the pulled pork category from the last time the event was held in 2019.

photo credit: Tom Gilliam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And yes, the food truck will still be out and about, event with the restaurant opening.

Co-Owner Damon Daniel says he opened the bricks and mortar eatery on April 1st and looks forward to feeding folks year round.

Located at 2615 S. Smithville Road, next to the Sweet Retreat, BBQ Pit Stop will be  open Tuesday – Sunday for carry out or delivery via door dash.

The menu features chopped chicken, pulled pork, chopped brisket and fried ribs, as well as burgers and loaded fries and nachos.  Sides include slaw, kraut, baked beans, green beans, cheesy potatoes, crinkly fires and mixed greens with ham. They offer two sauces, sweet or spicy.

 

The loaded nacho’s start with crinkle fries or tortilla chips, and then are stacked high with your choice of pork, chicken or ground beef, your choice of side on top of the meat and all drizzled with nacho cheese served with pickles and jalapenos.

The fried ribs are seasoned with a BBQ rub then battered and deep fried.

While we were there, they were experimenting with some ideas for a brunch menu.  We tried the deep fried sausage biscuit with gravy and we’d order it again if it makes the menu.

BBQ Pit Stop

2615 S Smithville Road
Dayton, OH 45420

Hours:

Tues – Thurs 11am -8pm
Fri & Sat 11am – 10pm
Sun 11am – 6pm

 

10 Nonprofits Events To Support This April

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We know the Miami Valley is generous and can always be counted on to support the various causes of our local community. Here we’ve highlighted some events that will make a difference in our community. We hope you’ll choose to attend at least one of these friendraisers.

 

April 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bourbon & Blues

The Mall at Fairfield Commons
2727 Fairfield Commons Blvd, Beavercreek, OH

Tickets $30 – $40 

Here’s what you get with your ticket: 

– A fun night out with proceeds benefiting Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce’s community initiatives 

– A flight of 4 bourbon tastings and a presentation by Indian Creek Distillery (additional tastings available for purchase) 

– Two hours of live music by “Authorized Personnel” 

– A selection of appetizers from local eateries 

– Desserts from Nothing Bundt Cakes 

– Raffle opportunities for special bottles of select bourbons 

– Live painting performance by Raise Your Brush (painting to be silent auctioned) 

– Other beverages available for purchase provided by BJ’s Brewhouse

Wear your favorite “blue” attire! 

Proceeds will go to support the Chamber’s initiatives to promote and support the local business community.

 

Saturday, April 9, 2022. 7 pm
Wright State’s ArtsGala
VIP Reception: 6—7 p.m.
Creative Arts Center

Wright State’s ArtsGala is known as one of the premier arts events in Dayton. Each year, our guests are treated to a wealth of top-notch performances by Wright State’s talented students in art, music, theatre, dance, and motion pictures. In 2022, ArtsGala returns with a fresh, new look and will continue to fund the dreams of students in the fine and performing arts as they work diligently to pursue careers as performers, movie directors, musicians, and artists.

As always, the ArtsGala event is black tie optional. Wright State’s current COVID-19 protocols do not require guests to wear masks or be vaccinated, however, any changes to the policy will be communicated in advance of the event.  Purchase tickets here.

 

April 10 @ 11:30 am
Speakeasy X Square One
Speakeasy Yoga 510 E. 3rd St, Dayton, OH
Feel good, look good, do good! Join Square One and Speakeasy Yoga on the morning of April 10th at 11:30 for Yoga and Blowouts, all to help support our furry friends at SICSA.

Start at Speakeasy with a 60-minute vinyasa flow class led by yoga teacher and Speakeasy Yoga Studio owner Tori Reynolds, then head over to Square one for Blowouts and Mini Spa Services. Finally, to top it all off, enjoy a with a meet and greet of some of SICSA’s four-legged finest who are in need of a good home.
Tickets are $50 for both the yoga class and your Square One services. All proceeds from this event will go to SICSA’s Guardian Angel fund that helps rescued pets receive life saving surgeries.
Preregister and purchase your ticket online using this link: https://yoga.speakeasydayton.com/external_form?e=6310442…
*Speakeasy Yoga requires proof of full vaccination for class participation. Please bring your card or a photo and matching ID.

April 22 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Masquerade Ball: A Night of BLU to Remember…
Meadowbrook at Clayton 6001 Salem Ave, Clayton, OH
Celebrate 15 years of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service with the Nu Phi Sigma Dayton Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma. Each ticket will help education/scholarship efforts and other programming for Nu Phi Sigma Chapter initiatives through Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc..
Tickets $45

April 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Packard Spring Fling
America’s Packard Museum 420 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH
30th Anniversary Packard Spring Fling Banquet Guest Speaker​ Dancing ​ ​Online Ticket Sales are available by clicking HERE. You can also

30th Anniversary Packard Spring Fling Banquet

Guest Speaker​ & Dancing
​Online $ 85 Ticket Sales are available by clicking HERE.

April 28 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Champions for Children
The Golf Club at Yankee Trace 10000 Yankee St, Centerville, OH
You are invited to join us for our first annual Champions for Children fundraising breakfast. At Hannah’s Treasure Chest, we provide so much more than the distribution of necessities for children in need. We prioritize the health, safety, and dignity of each child we serve and give them the opportunity to feel seen and valued with every item chosen just for them.

HTC is the only organization in Southwest Ohio that freely distributes all the items a child might need to grow and thrive from birth to adulthood. Through our 70 community partners, we meet caregivers where they are and support them during difficult times as they work to secure their families. As the need increases in our community, HTC’s dedicated volunteers and staff remain unwaveringly committed to serving vulnerable children in Southwest Ohio. We invite you to join us and become a Champion for Children.

Register here, tickets $50

April 28 @ 5:30 pm
On Cloud Wine
Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 W 2nd St, Dayton, OH

Join us for some relaxation and escape the April showers preparing to embrace the May flowers. ON CLOUD WINE in the Wintergarden at the Schuster Center will be a night to remember! Tickets include the option to taste more than 30 different bottles of wine, appetizers, a souvenir tasting glass, parking in The Arts Garage, and a retail store to take your favorite bottles home with you!

Tickets are $60, purchase online here.

April 29 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Annual Art Auction

The Co’s popular Annual Art Auction returns! Sip, snack, admire and bid with friends and artists in the Arcade’s magnificent Rotunda. Over 100 works of original art up for grabs at the most eclectic art party in town. To honor the history of the Dayton Arcade’s architecture and to bring out the vibrancy of the artwork, we request that all wear black and white artsy attire.

Free Parking. Ample hors d’oeuvres. Cash Bars.

Member Price: $75; Non-Member: $90; At the Door: $100

SILENT AUCTION 

  • Early bidding begins online Wednesday, April 27 at 10 am and closes Friday, April 29 at 9.45 pm. (no fee to bid online)
  • Join us at the Annual Art Auction on April 29 to see all of the Silent Art Auction items in person and bid from your phone

LIVE AUCTION

  • The Live Auction will take place in The Co’s gallery at 8 pm on Friday, April 29
  • Bidders must register at the event
  • Proxy bids available

April 30 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Fight for Air Climb
Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Boulevard, Dayton, OH
COVID-19. Lung Cancer. Lung disease. Clean Air. That’s why we Climb. We’re taking the Climb outside in 2022. We’re moving onward and upward, safely and responsibly, so that we can make an impact now to ensure a healthier future for all.

Join us outside for a reimagined Climb. Climb 956 steps of the Day Air Ballpark, and get exclusive field access, when you race the bases! All are welcome to share in this adventure, whether you’re new to the event or a veteran Climber. Elite climbers can choose a Triple Climb Challenge and race 2,868 steps!

Below are the route options for this year’s Fight For Air Climb with stair count totals.

Stadium Climbers: This route will include running the bases & weaving up and down the Lower & upper Bowl at Day Air Stadium for a total of 956 stairs and equates to about a half-mile.

Firefighters and First Responders: This route will include running the bases & weaving up and down the Lower & upper Bowl at Day Air Stadium for a total of 956 stairs and equates to about a half-mile.

Power Hour: This route will include running the bases & weaving up and down the Lower & upper Bowl as many times as you can, in one hour! Choose this climb for the Ultimate Challenge! This participation type has a $250 minimum fundraising requirement.

Climb Your Way (VIRTUAL): We recommend shooting for the 956 stairs the Stadium Climbers will be doing which equates to about a half-mile.

April 30 @ 7:00 pm
Beer & Brewing

Get ready for fun at the farm as Father, Son and Friends entertains us all with their toe-tappin’ Irish tunes along with the McGovern Irish Dancers!

Bring your own chairs to relax and take in the show as you spend time with friends and neighbors.

Your ticket includes up to seven (7) tastes from our local craft brewers who will be set up under the Farm Pavilion. Find your favorite brew and purchase full size beers ($7.00) from any of our brewers or the Bonbright Distributors truck. Warped Wing Brewing Company, Hairless Hare Brewery, and Fifth Street Brewpub (plus more) will join us.

This event will be for those 21 and over. Dress code is nice casual; we recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes as most of the event area is on grassy lawn areas.

100% of your ticket price will support Aullwood’s environmental education programs for local students. Get your ticket online in advance for $30

 

Easter Sunday Brunches for 2022

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Easter Sunday is typically a day to celebrate spring, hunt for eggs and baskets filled with chocolate treats, and enjoy the day with your family. Most businesses are suggesting reservations, and we suggest you make them soon, as many places are filling up very quickly.  This round-up is a work in progress, so keep checking back for updates.

1elevenflavorhouse
111 West First Street, Dayton

Plated brunch entree options include curry shrimp & grits, smoked salmon, flavor rolls, crispy chicken sandwich, cajun fried fish & shrimp basket, pepper-jack portobello fritata, southern salad and specialty waffeles. You can make reservations of 5 or less on our website or call. Any reservation with a party of more than 5 please call the restaurant at 937-259-8030.

Amber Rose Restaurant  SOLD OUT
1400 Valley St, Dayton, OH

entrées
Scrambled Eggs •Biscuits & Gravy • Chicken & Waffles • Honey Ham •French Toast Bake • Omelet Casserole •Salmon•Herb Roasted Pork Loin • Kids Chicken Tenders • Carving Station • Cabbage Rolls

side dishes
Bacon • Sausage • Potatoes O’Brien • Pastries • Potato Pancakes • Mac & Cheese •Smashed Potatoes • Home-style Green Beans • Spinach Salad

desserts
Fresh Fruit Breakfast Breads • Cherry Almond Bread Pudding • Apple Crisp • Pies

Adults $32 • Kids (under 10) $12

Black Rock Bar & Grill
2745 Fairfield Commons Blvd, Beavercreek

Easter Brunch this Sunday from 10am until 2pm.

Andouille Sausage Tacos, Black Rock Steak Skillet, Traditional Breakfast, French Toast & Bacon, One Eye Lucy with Fries, Caesar Chicken Wrap with Fries, Salmon with Salad.  $3 Bloody Marys & Mimosas!  Full regular menu available all day too!

The Blue Berry Cafe
72 Bellbrook Plz, Bellbrook

Seating 7am until 1:00pm!
Southwest Veggie Omelet – Black Bean Burger Crumble, Corn, Onion, Peppers, Cilantro. Topped with White Queso and Avocado Smash!
Bacon Spinach Quiche – Bacon, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Spinach, Kale, & Mozzarella Cheese. Topped with our Tiger Sauce! 🐅
Roasted Portabella & Smoked Gouda Quiche *LIMITED* Portabella Mushroom, Red Onion, & Smoked Gouda!
Churro French Toast Stix – deep fried French Toast rolled in our house made Cinnamon Sugar. Choice of dipping sauces!
Crunchy Tiger Chicken Wrap – chicken tenders, Tiger Sauce (sriracha, sweet Thai chili sauce, honey, and mayonnaise), romaine, chopped tomato!
Don’t forget about our 30 minute call ahead seating! Call us 30 min prior to your arrival and we will get you started on our waitlist! They take reservations for groups of 6-14 people! Entire group must be present before being seated.

April 17th 10am – 2pm

Coco’s Bistro
250 Warren St., Dayton    937-228-2626

Order off the menu with entrees that include: classic eggs benedict, chicken fried steak, avocado toast, cured salmon, pancakes, sweet potato hash, quiche  and a bourbon shrimp salad.

April 17th 10am – 2pm

Dayton Woman’s Club
225 N. Ludlow Street, Dayton
937-228-1124

frest fruit * scrambled eggs * egg casserole * bacon * sausage * roasted potatoes * garden salad * goazed ham carving station * roasted chicken * baked fish * baked mac & cheese * candied yams * southern style green beans * corn * Croissants * coffee * tea * softdrinks

$26.95 per adult, $12.95 for children 8 and under – open to members and the public
bar will be open for mimosas, wine and cocktails

The Dublin Pub 
300 Wayne Ave, Dayton

Easter Buffet Brunch with all your favorites; the omelet bar, carving station, variety of breakfast and lunch entrees, bagels, waffles and more!
Featuring speciality brunch drink cocktails:🍹
Pomegranate Mimosa (champagne, pomegranate juice, orange juice)
Blackberry Pineapple Mimosa (champagne, blackberry purée, pineapple juice)
Extra Hot Nut (Jameson cold brew Irish Whiskey, Irish Cream, Frangelico hazelnut liqueur, hot coffee, whipped cream)
Cinnamon Dolce Martini (Espresso vodka, brown sugar simple syrup, cold brew, half & half)
Irish Breakfast Shot (Jameson, butterscotch schnapps, orange juice & bacon back)
Hot Toddy (Jameson, hot honey, lemon lift tea)
Reservations available for parties of 6 or more persons as availability allows.
Walk-in seating available on a first come, first serve basis.

elé Cake Co. Bistro & Wine Bar

3680 Rigby Rd, Miamisburg

Buffet Menu:
Seasonal salads, classic sausage gravy, ham steak with brown sugar glaze, applewood smoked bacon, shrimp & grits, sausage links, chorizo breakfast enchiladas, made to order omelet station, scrambled eggs, cheesy grits, homestyle potatoes, brioche french toast sticks, assorted sliders, biscuits, hone butter and housemade jam, fresh fruit, sugar waffles, cookies and mini cupcakes.

$25 adults  $10 kids (under 10) Reservations highly suggested

Ellie’s at the Mills Park Hotel
321 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH 45387     (937) 319-0400

Parties of 7 or more require advanced reservations. Please call 937-319-0402 to make reservations. Call-ahead seating is recommended for smaller parties.

El Meson – SOLD OUT
903 E Dixie Dr, West Carrollton 

The buffet includes: Caribbean Rum Glazed Ham, Cuban Beef Picadillo, Seafood Zarzuela with Orecchiette Pasta, Grits and Chorizo, Hueovos Rancheros- Scrambled eggs, rice, refried beans, cheese & salsa, Cuban Moros y Cristianos (Black Beans & Rice), Garbanzos with Spinach, Manchego Scalloped Potatoes       Mexican Roasted Street Corn, Mixed Green Salads, Fresh Fruit Salad, Jamaican Jerk Slaw, Assorted Breads and a Belgium Waffle Station

Kids Buffet:   Taco Bar – Beef, Chicken, Rice, Tomatoes, Cheese, Salsa, & Tortillas

  Dessert: Assorted Desserts

Make your reservation for Easter today at.  (937) 859-8229 or at elmeson.net

$38 Adults, $20 for Children 12 and under, Age 6 and under Free.
 April 16th & 17th

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
4432 Walnut Street at The Greene, Dayton

Easter weekend 3 course meal available Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17.
All entrées include salad and dessert

Salad Choices:
Fleming Salad – walnuts, tomatoes, dried cranberries, red onion, lemon balsamic vinaigrette

Caesar Salad – romaine, parmesan, fried capers, crispy prosciutto

Entrée Choices:
Petite Filet Mignon & Crap stuffed shrimp scampi  – three shrimp stuffed with savory crab filling, sautéed roasted campari tomatoes & white wine herb butter | 85

Filet Mignon & Lobster Tail Scampi- sautéed roasted campari tomatoes & white wine herb butter | 95

Dessert:
Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake  – honeycomb brittle, chocolate sauce & caramel

New York Cheesecake – classic preparation, strawberry red wine sauce & fresh mint

Key Lime Pie- fresh key lime, graham cracker crust, chantilly whipped cream

The Florentine Restaurant 
21 W Market St, Germantown

Entrée:

Baked Ham *Meatloaf *Fried Chicken

Sides:

Mashed Potatoes/gravy * Green Beans * Mac & Cheese *Baked Beans * Corn Pudding* Cole Slaw * Pasta Salad * Rolls & Butter

Assorted Desserts

Dine-in buffet: $28.99 adults – $10.99 children under 8
Curbside Pick-up: $22.99 (reservations required, 1 choice of Entrée , 3 Sides)

Heatherwood Country Club 
88 Heatherwoode Blvd, Springboro

Open to the public, enjoy chef-attended carving stations as well as a buffet with a variety of lunch and breakfast choices such as omelet and waffle bars, breads and pastries, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, assorted desserts and more.

Prices are $32 for adults, $16 for children 6 – 12, and kids 5 and under eat free. All prices include tax and gratuity.
Reservations required, call 937-748-3222.

April 17th 10am – 2pm

Jaqua’s at The Greene
81 Magnolia Lane Beavercreek

Easter Prime Rib and Ham Breakfast buffet with all your favorites.
Cost is $29 per person. Reservations are highly recommended.
Mimosa and Bloody Mary drink specials as well.

Lily’s Dayton
329 E 5th St, Dayton

We’ll be running our usual menus, including updated Spring items for brunch and dinner service! Walk ins are always welcome at Lily’s. We do suggest a reservation in the instance that you’d like your wait for a table to be as short as we can make it! Our average table turn time is an hour and a half. Reservations on holiday’s require a $5 per person deposit no matter the party size. Your deposit will be deducted from your bill!

Mz.Jade’s SoulFood
1131 Central Ave Middletown,

One set menu 25$ comes with 2 meat choices, 2 sides and dessert from 1pm to 6pm Easter Sunday
RSVP ONLY -513-571-1150 to book

 

Rob’s Restaurant & Catering
705 Arlington Rd. Brookville

Open Easter from 7am to 8pm with a Breakfast/Brunch Buffet from 7-11 and a dinner buffet from 11-8. The price is $15.99 all day,  patrons can call an hour ahead to get their name added to the waiting list. 937-833-3310 .

Roost Modern Italian
524 E 5th St Dayton, in the Oregon District    (937) 222-3100

You’ve asked us for many years, and this year, we’re saying YES. We’re very excited to be offering a brunch service this Easter. We’ll open up at 10 AM and accept our last reservations at 3 PM. We’re adding the finishing touches to the menu, but the rough draft is already drool worthy.

Sun 10am -2pm

Smith’s BoatHouse
439 N. Elm Street, Troy (937) 335-3837 reservations suggested

Plated Entrees range from $12 – $37 and  include steak & eggs, boathouse surf & Turf, chicken and waffles, chicken oscar, Maryland crab cakes, blackened salmon, fried shrimp dinner, walleye, pasta primavera, captains burger and the boathouse salad. Full dessert menu available.

Yankee Trace Golf Club – SOLD OUT
10000 Yankee St, Centerville

Speakeasy Yoga and Square One Blowouts

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Feel good, look good, do good!
Join Square One and Speakeasy Yoga on the morning of April 10th at 11:30 for Yoga and Blowouts, all to help support our furry friends at SICSA.
Start at Speakeasy with a 60-minute vinyasa flow class led by yoga teacher and Speakeasy Yoga Studio owner Tori Reynolds, then head over to Square one for Blowouts and Mini Spa Services. Finally, to top it all off, enjoy a with a meet and greet of some of SICSA’s four-legged finest who are in need of a good home.

Beavercreek Restaurant Closes After 13 Years

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Founder and Senior Pizzaiolo, Spinoza’s Pizza Glen Brailey announced today via Facebook that his restaurant at the Mall at Fairfield Commons is closed, effective immediately.

Photo credit: Teesha McClam

Here’s the post he shared:
“Owning and operating a restaurant is a huge challenge even in the best of times, but the current economic environment is especially daunting. As a locally-owned, independent restaurant, Spinoza’s has been especially challenged by the industry-wide labor shortages, rising price inflation, and interrupted supply chains. It has become an overwhelming daily struggle to maintain our service level, food-quality standards, and our operating hours.
I have been a restaurateur for over 35 years. At a point in my life when I expected to have more time to work “on” the business, I find myself, out of necessity, pulled back into the daily operations to work “in” the business. This has created a physical and mental strain that I can no longer endure. Therefore, I have decided to close Spinoza’s permanently, effective immediately.
Recently my goal had been to identify and secure an interested party to take over the ownership and operation of the restaurant, someone with the energy and dedication (and time and money) to take Spinoza’s to the next level. But those efforts have proven unsuccessful.
Spinoza’s has had a good run. The past 13 years have been filled with many memorable moments…from sold-out beer dinners and fundraising events to jam-packed evenings with world-class musicians to afterhours conversations on the patio with friends and patrons. These good times will remain as fond memories for me, my staff, and for so many of our friends and neighbors. Spinoza’s was a hub, a connecting point for guests and staff alike. I will miss being at the center of that hub. Thank you all for your support and patronage over the years.”

Heart State Brewing Beer Tasting Tonight

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Join us at The Caroline on Wednesday, March 23rd at 6:30 pm as we sample some great new brews from Heart State Brewing from Columbus, Ohio!
Neal from Premium Beverage will be our host, and we’ll be trying:
THROB-WEST COAST IPA
LAND-HEFEWEIZEN
SWEET-MILK STOUT
BREAK- HAZY IPA
STRINGS- AMBER
SHANDY LAND- SHANDY
The price is $20 per person and we’ll be serving some light appetizers to go with the beers!
RSVP today by calling 937-552-7676.

The Best Chicken Now Available Late Nights at Caesar’s Drive-Thru

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Back in 2016 we first introduced you to gas station chicken at the Town & Country Shell Station.

Well now that same chicken is available at Caesar’s Drive Thru in Washington Township, located on 725 just east of McEwan Rd. You’ll be able to pick up chicken strip meals, chicken sandwiches and and a few other chicken treats.  Or go across the parking lot and enter the quick serve eatery with a full menu of options, located in the strip center that also houses Five Guys Burgers and Rapid Fired Pizza.

Caesar’s Krispy Krunchy Chicken will be available seven days a week and open for late night eats, until 2:30am during the week and 5:30am on Friday and Saturday.  The menu includes your classic fried chicken, available by the piece, as tenders or in a sandwich, honey butter biscuits and more.

And their line of signature sauces give you plenty of options for your tender, your biscuit, your boudin bite, the list goes on and on! The first sauce is always free, additional charge for the second and beyond. My favorite is the cajun sweet & sour!

While the chicken is the star, don’t miss out on trying the side dishes. Also available but not pictured, macaroni and cheese.

 

The Krispy Krunchy Chicken Miami Valley locations in Kettering (Town and Country Shell) and Bellbrook (Wilmington Pike and SR 725 in Bellbrook) and now this location are all locally owned and operated businesses, with a licensing agreement from Krispy Krunchy Chicken to be their food supplier. So when you’re in the mood for chicken, check them out!

Caesar’s Drive-Thru Proudly Serving Krispy Krunchy Chicken
1000 Miamisburg Centervile Road
Washington Township, OH 45449

937-963-9671

Hours:

Sunday- Thursday 11am – 2:30am
Friday & Saturday 11am- 5:30am

Filled Pasta Class at Grist This Saturday

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Join the chefs at Grist Provisions to learn about rich egg pasta dough and a variety of filled pasta shapes including ravioli, agnolotti del plin, tortellini, and casoncelli, to name a few!

 

After an hour and a half of hands-on preparation, students will sit down for a four-course meal.

Menu:

Toasted Ancient Grain Salad
Quattro Formaggi Agnolotti Del Plin
Balanzoni with Brown Butter & Sage
Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Budino

Class is this Sat, March 26th from 5:30-8:30pm and costs $125/person.  Reserve online here.  Beer & wine are available for purchase the evening of class for an additional cost.