CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS blends the traditional sounds of Irish music, dance, and instrumentation with classic holiday standards, including The Little Drummer Boy, Count Your Blessings, White Christmas, I’ll Be Home for Christmas, Santa Claus is Coming To Town, and a special arrangement of John Lennon’s Happy Christmas (performed with members of Springfield Arts Council’s Youth Arts Ambassadors.)
The Sugar Guild – New Downtown Brunch Spot Opens
Chef DD
The Sugar Guild Bakery & Cafe opened it’s doors quietly a couple of months ago in the District Provisions building on Wayne Ave. Serving up brunch on Saturday & Sunday from 8am – 3pm, they are slowing building up their business.
Chef DD Pearson , originally from England moved here about 3 years ago, following her brother to the states. Having worked at Jimmie’s Ladder 11 for about 3 years, with encouragement from owner Susie Brandell, DD decided it was time to try her own place. When she met with Chip Kennedy, owner of the District Provisions building she said “that their creative process was similar and he told her to just run with it.” She shares that she “hope to be a destination to stop for coffee and breakfast and over time we’ll add a menu with soups, sandwiches and salads, adding a deli that does boxed lunches and delivery” in what she’ll call District by Day.
She’d also like folks to thing of her space as a place for the community, that can host special events, they already have a wedding reception scheduled. Signage for the building is coming soon and she says their will continue to be improvements made on the building an more added.
Here are the current menus:
521 Wayne Ave. The Sugar Guild
The Sweet Black n Blue Chicken Sammy is unbelievable! House baked focaccia with a marinated chicken breast that’s wood fired to perfection! Then we layer our sugared maple bacon on and fresh spinach! and we finish it with a whipped blue cheese spread.
While you are there, grab a Chai Latte and a GIANT snickerdoodle or for a truly decadent treat, try one of their giant cinnamon rolls, baked to perfection in the wood burning oven, served on the skillet they were baked on and completely coated from edge to EDGE in orange silk glaze.
The are taking reservations for private parties, The Chef’s Table experience & Holiday desserts!!
The team that runs this place!
The Sugar Guild Bakery & Cafe
521 Wayne Ave
Dayton, OH 45410
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Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving 2021
Sometimes you want to be the most attentive to your friends and family, and not stuck in the kitchen chopping up vegetables. This way you don’t have to worry about any stuffing sticking to the pan, or any dishes piled up by the end of the day. Whether you have family coming in, you’re having a little “Friendsgiving,” or you’re looking to spend time with the people in your community, here’s a little information on who is ready to let y’all gobble til you wobble this year for Thanksgiving:
A word to the wise before you head out to any of these restaurants. Be sure to give them a call to double-check their holiday hours, as many are reservation only and may already be sold out. Many of those that will be open will be offering limited options, not their entire menu.
Bob Evans
Will be running on normal business hours, even on Thanksgiving Day so if you really don’t want the hassle, dine in and enjoy a hot Thanksgiving meal starting at 8am unitl 7pm!
Find the location nearest you.
Carvers Steaks & Chops
1535 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Centerville (937) 433-7099
Thanksgiving meal and traditional menu available from 11am – 8pm
3 course traditional Thanksgiving meal consisting of turkey, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, glazed carrots, cranberry sauce, choice of soup or salad, baked bread and pumpkin pie for $28 per person.
3 course traditional Thanksgiving meal consisting of turkey, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, glazed carrots, cranberry sauce, choice of soup or salad, baked bread and pumpkin pie for $28 per person.
Cooper’s Hawk
(937) 900-9463
Thanksgiving Menu:
- Butternut Squash Soup with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds and Sour Cream
- Slow-Roasted Turkey with Pan Gravy
- Traditional Stuffing
- Roasted Green Beans & Carrots
- Mary’s Potatoes
- Cranberry Sauce
- Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake, a collaboration with Eli’s Cheesecake of Chicago, with Vanilla Whipped Cream and Vanilla Sauce
Adult $28.99 & Kids (12 & Under) $12.99
Cracker Barrel
5770 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, (937) 432-2431, 6am – 10pm
7171 Miller Lane, Butler Twp, (937) 890-0047; 6am to 10 pm
3280 Town Blvd, Middletown, (513) 727-4727; 6am to 10 pm
105 West Leffel Lane, Springfield (937) 325-8221; 6am to 10 pm
Turkey and traditional sides. No reservations taken
225 N Ludlow St, Dayton (937) 228-1124
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
4432 Walnut Street, Dayton, OH 45440
937-320-9548 Open 11am – 8pm
Starting at $49 per guest Thanksgiving 3-COURSE MENU
Starter
choice of
FLEMING’S SALAD** walnuts, tomatoes, dried cranberries, red onion, lemon balsamic vinaigrette
LOBSTER BISQUE north atlantic lobster, spiced sherry cream
Entrée
MIXED HERB-ROASTED TURKEY BREAST | 49 dark meat or combination available upon request
PETITE FILET MIGNON* | 64
8oz & peppercorn sauce PRIME BONE-IN RIBEYE* | 74
Sides to Share
MASHED POTATOES GREEN BEANS & ONIONS CINNAMON-ORANGE INFUSED CRANBERRY SAUCE
Dessert
choice of HARVEST NEW YORK CHEESECAKE** classic preparation, orange cranberry sauce, pumpkin cream, candied walnuts & cinnamon CARROT CAKE three-layer cake with cream cheese frosting, drizzle of caramel
The Florentine
21 W Market St, Germantown, OH 45327-1353
(937) 855-7759
Homestyle Thanksgiving Buffet. 11am -7pm
reservations required
reservations required
Ham, Traditional Roasted Turkey, Florentine Meatloaf
Traditional stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, macaroni & cheese, Florentine baked beans, homestyle green beahs, corn pudding, sweet potatoes with marshmallow topping, cole slaw, cranberry sauce, pasta salad, roll with butter and pumpkin pie.
$29.99 adults, $12.99 age 8 and under. beverages not included in buffet cost.
Golden Corral
6611 Miller Lane. Dayton, OH 45414. 937-264-3300 open 10am – 8pm
Hasty Tasty
509 Linden Ave., Dayton, (937) 254-8431; 5 am to 6 pm
Thanksgiving dinner specials, no reservations. Cost: TBA, includes dessert.
Mel-O-Dee Restaurant
2350 S Dayton Lakeview Rd New Carlisle, OH 45344 (937) 849-1378
Open 8am – 5pm
Mills Park Hotel
321 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
To reserve your spot, go to: www.millsparkhotel.com/thanksgiving
Due to popularity they’ve just added a 6pm seating as well.
Rob’s Restaurant
705 Arlington Rd Brookville, OH 45309 (937) 833-3310 Open 10:30am – 6pm
So Pizza
2419 Miaimsburg- Centerville Road, across from Dayton Mall (937) 813-1258
Will be open for carry-out only.
The Wellington
2450 Dayton Xenia Rd Beavercreek, OH 45434 (937) 426-4600
Reservations are suggested and they will fill up quickly. Regular menu as well as a traditional turkey dinner will be offered from noon – 7pm
Yankee Trace Thanksgiving Buffet
10000 Yankee Street, Centerville OH 45458, (937) 438-4653
Buffet Menu Features:
Roast Tom turkey | Sage dressing | Baked Virginia ham | Roast sirloin of beef | Gravy | Corn bread stuffing | Seafood Newburg | Seasonal potatoes | Fresh fruit bowl | Dinner rolls | Salads | Assorted desserts | And much more!
- 29.95 adults
- 14.95 Children ages 6 – 12
- 5 and under are FREE
- 11am and 1:30pm seatings
Please click on the reservation link to the left to reserve a seating ! Reservations will be confirmed within 24 hours of submittal.To create as safe an environment as possible, Thankgiving buffet reservations are available online only. Walk ins will not be taken at this time.
Waffle House
To find the closest Waffle House to you use the store locator.
It’s open 24 hours and if you sit at the bar you can watch them flip your eggs- it’s like dinner theater.
Prepared Thanksgiving Meals for 2021
Less stress, more time with family.
If cooking Thanksgiving dinner in 2021 isn’t your idea of enjoying Thanksgiving and it brings on too much stress, consider buying a deliciously cooked meal instead! Here’s a list of places (list in progress, we’ll continue to add to it as we hear of more options! ) you can order your holiday meal from.
All you have to do this year is turn your oven on (required in most cases to heat up the food), set the table, light a few candles, and spend time relaxing with family. It doesn’t get any easier & stress-free…and we know you all could use less stress in your lives this holiday season.
Amber Rose Restaurant and Catering
1400 Valley St, Dayton, OH 45404 (937) 228-2511
Bernstein’s Fine Catering
3100 Woodman Dr., Kettering, OH 45420 (937) 898-2761
Bravo Italian Kitchen
2770 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Centerville (937) 439-1294
Thanksgiving Feast: 
Slice White Turkey meat with homestyle gravy
Spicy Italian Sausage Stuffing
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potoatoes
Cranberry Sauce
Pumpkin Pie
SMALL $78.99. FEEDS 3 | LARGE $148 FEEDS 6 |
Pre-Orders must be placed by 8:00am EST Nov. 23rd.
COLD Pick Up: Starting: Nov. 23rd – 10am til close, Thanksgiving Day: 25th, 10am – 3pm
HOT Pick Up Starting: Nov. 24th – 10am til close, Thanksgiving Day: 25th, 10am – 3pm
Brock Masterson’s Catering
446 Patterson Road, Dayton OH 45419 (937) 298-1234 text (937-701-8926)
Please place orders by Noon on Friday, November 19th…limited meals will be available, place your orders early.
Pick it up the day before and reheat, so easy and you get to relax and enjoy your family.
Pick up on Wednesday, November 24th between 1 & 4 pm. Pull up to our commissary door and we will bring the meal out to your car.
Thanksgiving 2021 Dinner for 4 is $99 and includes the following homemade favorites:
*Oven Roasted Turkey (white and dark meat, sliced/pulled)
*Giblet Gravy
*Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
*Praline Sweet Potato Casserole
*Cornbread Stuffing
*Seasoned Green Beans
*Cranberry Relish
*Artisan Rolls & whipped butter
**Add our Pecan Pie for $14 * Add our Banana Foster Crème Pie for $22
**Add our Chocolate Crème Pie or Coconut Crème Pie for $19 each
City Barbeque
- Beavercreek: (937) 320-0000
- Centerville: (937) 312-1350
- Miller Lane: (937) 200-1660
We’ll be smoking bone-in hams, gorgeous whole turkeys, and ready-to-carve turkey breasts for your holiday table. All you have to do is pick your two favorite homemade sides and your holiday meal is in the bag!
The Big Meal: $164.99
feeds 12–16 with leftovers
- a whole smoked turkey or bone-in ham
- your two favorite sides, one pan each
- a dozen buns or a quart of gravy
Turkey Breast Meal: $79.99
feeds 6–8 with leftovers
- a slow-smoked turkey breast
- your two favorite sides, one quart each
- a half-dozen buns or a pint of gravy
(Individual meats are also available, with hams and whole turkeys for $89.99 each and smoked turkey breasts for $54.99.) Supplies are limited, so these aren’t available to order online: these meals and meats are only over the phone or in-store. Find your local joint’s phone number below and give us a call to reserve your meal now!
Company 7 BBQ
1001 S. Main St., Englewood. 937-836-2777.
Holiday orders must be placed by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, and can be picked up any time before 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24.
- Bone-in-Spiral Sliced Half Ham: Smoked low and slow with signature Company 7 rub. Average Ham is 15 lbs. and serves 15-20. ($5.50/lb)
- Boneless Whole Ham: The same slow and low cooking with signature Company 7 rub, but no bone and no waste. Average Ham is 12 lbs. and serves 15-20. ($6.50/lb)
- Boneless Whole Turkey Breast: Slow smoked and seasoned with Company 7 rub. Average Turkey is 9.5 lbs. and serves 15-20. ($6.20/lb)
Many sides available for purchase by the pan, quart, pint or individual serving.
Cooper’s Hawk
(937) 900-9463
Thanksgiving Dinner Packaged for Six Includes:
- Pretzel Bread & Butter
- Butternut Squash Soup with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
- Traditional Stuffing, Mary’s Potatoes, Roasted and Glazed Green Beans & Carrots
- Slow-Roasted Turkey slices with Pan Gravy & Homemade Cranberry Sauce
- Eli’s Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake with Vanilla Whipped Cream & Vanilla Sauce
Pre-order now as quantities are limited. Then pick up your “heat & serve” package on November 23 or 24.
Cracker Barrel’s site
or in-store at your local restaurant and can be picked up through Nov. 27.
Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner ($95) — comes chilled and ready to heat, serves four to six people. Includes one oven-roasted turkey breast, cornbread dressing, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole with pecans, choice of one Country Side (each serves four to six), and sweet yeast rolls. Can be prepared in two hours or less.
Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Feast ($145) — a complete Thanksgiving meal chilled and ready to eat that serves eight to 10 people. Includes two oven-roasted turkey breasts, cornbread dressing, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole with pecans, choice of two Country Sides (each serves eight to 10), sweet yeast rolls, and pumpkin and pecan pie. Can be prepared in two hours or less.
Dewberry 1850 inside the Marriott at the University of Dayton Hotel.
1414 S Patterson Blvd Dayton, OH 45409 (937) 586-4150
Dorothy Lane Market All-Natural Turkey Breast Dinner for Two
Each bag includes a complete dinner for two people, featuring our Sliced Turkey Breast, Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans Amandine, and Cranberry-Orange-Walnut Relish. $30
El Meson
903 E Dixie Dr, Dayton, OH 45449 (937) 859-8229
Pre-ordering is open NOW at elmeson.net through Nov 21st! Curbside pick up on Thanksgiving between 11am -4pm
Tequila Marinated Turkey -served with Cranberry Jalapeno Salad, Three Root Mash, Roasted Mexican Corn, Chorizo Stuffing and for dessert a Butterscotch Pumpkin Bar, Single serving $26 family serving $96
Paella Valenciana – Spanish saffron rice with chicken, pork, shrimp, chorizo, white fish, mussels, peas, tomatoes, and onions. topped with lemons and pimientos, Butterscotch Pumpkin Bar, $99 family serving
Garbanzos con Espinosa (Vegetarian)- Spanish chickpeas with spinach in a red sofrito sauce. Served with yellow rice, Cranberry Jalapeno Salad, Three Root Mash, Roasted Mexican Corn, Butterscotch Pumpkin Bar. Family serving $89
Ellie’s at the Mill’s Park Hotel
321 Xenia Ave Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Pick up is Wednesday, November 24th and orders are now open at millsparkhotel.com/thankstogo -or- by calling the front desk at 937-319-0400
Fatboy’s Smok’n BBQ
Firebird’s
3500 Rigby Road, Miamisburg, OH 45342 937-865-9355
Order by Nov 20th, pick up on Tues, Nov 23 or Wed, Nov 24
Turkey Feast $149.95
SERVES UP TO 6 – Roasted sliced Turkey Breast and Gravy, Homemade Cranberry Sauce, Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, Cornbread Dressing, Asparagus with Roasted Garlic Thyme Butter, Broccoli-Cheddar Casserole, Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding, Bread and Whipped Butter
Turkey Feast will need to be finished in the oven and will include easy-to-follow cooking instructions (~60mins)
Prime Rib Feast $199.95
SERVES UP TO 6 *Uncooked* 4lbs Herb-RubbedPrime Rib with Au Jus & Horseradish sauce, Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, Cornbread Dressing, Asparagus with Roasted Garlic Thyme Butter, Broccoli-Cheddar Casserole, Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding, Bread and Whipped Butter
Prime Rib Feast will be *uncooked* at time of pickup and will include easy-to-follow cooking instructions (~3hrs)
Key Ingredients
(937) 718-8826 or [email protected]
Butternut squash bisque – $15 Quart
Roasted turkey gravy – $10 Quart
Sides: $35each (half disposable hotel pan serves 10-12)
Southern cornbread and sausage dressing
Traditional dressing with artisan country white bread
Creamy boursin cheese mashed potatoes
Sweet potato soufflé with strudel topping
Baked mac and cheese
Corn pudding casserole
Brussel sprouts with caramelized onions and bacon vinaigrette
Homestyle green beans with ham
Pies: $17
Pumpkin cheesecake with ginger snap crust
Caramel apple pie (crumb topped)
Kroger
Smoked Bone-In Turkey Dinner Bundle – The bone-in smoked turkey meal is perfect for a group of 6-8. Protein and sides come precooked and ready to heat and eat. Serves 6-8Includes: Bone-In Smoked Turkey, Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole, Traditional Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravy, 12 ct Kings Hawaiian Rolls and a Pumpkin Pie. $75
Home Chef Oven Roasted Boneless Turkey Dinner Bundle
The boneless turkey meal is perfect for a group of 4-6. Protein and sides come precooked and ready to heat and eat. Serves 4-6 Includes: 3-4 lb Boneless Turkey, Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole, Traditional Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravy, 12 ct Kings Hawaiian Rolls and a Pumpkin Pie. $60
Lily’s Dayton
Orders can be placed online only at https://www.lilysdayton.com/thanksgiving up until Tuesday, November 24 for a pre-selected pick up time on Wednesday, November 25 between 12pm-8pm. All menu items come with instructions to simply warm and serve at home.
Miami Valley Gaming
6000 SR 63 LEBANON, OH 45036 513-934-7070
Must order by Nov 15th. Pick up Wednesday Nov 24 11am – 6pm
Rob’s Restaurant
705 Arlington Rd, Brookville (937) 833-3310
Heat & Serve Meals. All orders must be placed by 11am on Nov 22nd and pick up is Nov 24th from 10am-4pm.
Family Meals For 4 Meal – $44.99 | For 6 Meal – $66.99 | For 10 Meal – $109.9 *add $25 per 2 people added
All included with meal: Turkey and Dressing, Ham, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Cranberry Salad, Rolls & Butter
$12 Pies: Apple, Cherry, Coconut, Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan
Salads by the pound $5.99: Pasta Salad, Waldorf, Cole Slaw, Cran-Raison Salad, Cranberry Salad
Rich Taste Catering
working out of Dayton Women’s Club, 225 N. Ludlow St., Dayton. 937-524-5103
Order sides for you meal
- Cornbread Dressing: Half pan is $40 and full pan is $65
- Southern Style Green Beans: Half pan is $40 and full pan is $65
- Tangy Collard Greens: Half pan is $40 and full pan is $65
- Baked Macaroni & Cheese: Half pan is $40 and full pan is $65
- Sweet Potato Soufflé: Half pan is $40 and full pan is $65
- Roasted Chicken: Full pan is $65
- Sweet Potato Pie: $25
- Peach Cobbler: Half pan is $40
Time to Order Ghostlight Pies For the Holiday
With the holidays just around the corner, it’s important to know that it’s still possible to get homemade pies locally. For the last six years the gals behind these sweet treats from Ghostlight Coffee have been baking up some of the best pies in the area. Order your Thanksgiving or Hanukkah treat now!
Their most popular pies are The Lumberjack Pie (pictured above) – a combination of salty & sweet: a crispy, cinnamon-y cookie inspired crust is filled with ooey-gooey, buttery, custard-y, maple-y goodness.The Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie– Pecan Pie gussied up with a splash (or few) of Kentucky Bourbon and Mama Smith’s Fantastic Apple Pie- a vegan Dutch Apple Pie with a touch of spice and super sweet & crisp apples.
Place your order online now until noon on Sat. Nov 20th for Thanksgiving treats. Click link to online shop via GhostlightCoffee.com to see the menus. Pick up will be at the South Park Ghostlight location between noon and 6pm on Tues, Nov 23rd or Wed, Nov 24th.
Rugelach cookie bars
This is the 2nd year they are offering Hanukkah treats and the menu includes pies, Rugelach cookie bars, tarts, macarons, ghost tarts and bagels. Pick-up for these treats will be on Sat, Nov 27th.
A limited supply of additional pies & desserts will be available for on-site purchase at Ghostlight Coffee on each pick-up date from 2pm-6pm.
Igloo Dining is Back at Mudlick Tap House
These cozy dining domes at Mudlick Tap House were a huge hit last year allowing parties of up to 10 to enjoy a private dinner party. And now they are back! Each igloo has a small heater in it as well as a UV air purifier. It it’s sunny out they can get quite warm, but when the temperature drops, you’ll want to bundle up for a comfortable dining experience.
Reservations must be made online and you’ll need to put down a $50 deposit at the time of booking, which will be applied to your bill. There is a minimum spend required of $200 (that’s just $25/person if you have 8 guests.) Your igloo reservation is good for a 2 hour dining experience. Reservations book up quickly, so make plans now to enjoy you private, heated oasis for a fun unique dinner experience.
Mudlick Tap House
135 East 2nd Street
Dayton, OH 45402
937-895-4066
Tues – Thurs: 4-10pm
Fri 4-11pm
Fri 4-11pm
Sat 11am – 11pm
Sun 11am – 9pm
10th Annual We Care Arts Cookie Walk
For the 2nd year in a row, We Care Arts annual Cookie Walk will actually be a drive through. You’ll select a one, two, three or four pound box of cookies ($8/pound) and yes, there is a nut-free version available. Your cookies will be packaged for you for easy pick up.
You can order your cookies online now and pick up will be on Saturday, December 11th from 10am – 2pm at the Berkeley Center location at 3035 Wilmington Pike in Kettering. Proceeds from the Cookie Walk will benefit We Care Arts clients to increase confidence and artistic skill. We Car Arts believe in the healing power of creating and producing art that transforms physical, developmental, and mental challenges into a future rich with possibilities
If you’re interested in donating cookies, please click here or contact Bridget Herzog at [email protected]. Thank you!
Sponsors
New Deal Website Pops Up
Xooker is a mobile app created for you to earn rewards while saving money at your favorite local restaurants and shops. Based in Lexington, Ky they now operate in 19 market they’ve recently rolled out here in Dayton.
Download Xooker for the App Store or Google Play and start saving today! The deals are mainly set up with a 40-70% discount, so when you pay $10 or $12 you get a $20 value to spend at the restaurant. You’ll need to register your account with an email and your zip code. The deals are downloaded to your Xooker Wallet to use when you are ready. There are often additional deals on the site you can take advantage. Currently those include 15% of at Dublin Pub, Franco’s or El Rancho Grande-Brown street, a free drink at Cedarland Bakery, a free appetizer at The Barrel. You can even play games to earn points for rewards. Xooker is a mobile and digital one stop shop to find deals for local restaurant and merchants with a daily deal each day with promotions that you’ll get emailed out to you.
There’s even a charity component to Xooker, which is free for booster clubs and nonprofits to raise $ for their teams. They can register their club and have access to schedule a dine to donate event at local restaurant. They’ll get sent a local marketing kit, and have an option to upload all their members – to get an email about the event, an automatic reminder and and a text a few hours before the event!
Participating restaurants include:
Amber Rose Restaurant
Basil’s On Market
Carmela’s Pizzeria
Cedarland Bakery
Dublin Pub
Franco’s Ristorante
Fratelli’s
Hank’s Local
Harrigan’s Tavern
King’s Table
Mr. Boro’s Tavern
Smokin Bar-B-Que
Stella Bleu Bistro
The Barrel
As with any of these deals there is fine print, here’s how it works with Xooker: Certificates valid 1 hour after purchase and promotional value expires 60-90 days from purchase (varies by restaurant). Amount paid never expires. Limit 1 certificate per visit, no cash back and not valid for gratuities or gift card purchases.
Xooker also has a loyalty app that lets you earns stars toward rewards at participating restaurants and donates a small % of their sales to charity, and also allows you to make an additional donation if you’d like.
Company 7 BBQ Claims 11th Best of the Best Title
The National Barbecue News has named Company 7 BBQ, one of the 21 Best of the Best 2021 Barbecue Restaurants in America. This is the 11th consecutive year in a row that Company 7 has been recognized as an annual Best of the Best Barbecue restaurant in the entire USA.
The Barbecue News Magazine, the world’s no.1 publication dedicated to all things BBQ, released its updated guide to “Best of the Best Barbecue Restaurants in America” for the month of October. Company 7 BBQ is one of 21 on the October 2021 list and the only restaurant named for the entire state of Ohio. The “Best of the Best” guide has currently awarded this honor to only 21 barbecue restaurants across America in the past year. To be eligible for this “Best of the Best” list a restaurant must be taste-tested, without notice or announcement, by an affiliate of the Barbecue News Magazine. The honor is for a one-year period, at which time the restaurant is re-tested in the same manner to see if they make the grade for the following year.
‘It is an amazing honor to secure the Best of the Best Barbeque award even once, but to secure it 11 years in a row humbles us and rededicates us to even higher standards of BBQ excellence and customer care, share owners Bill & Mary Grilliot, Patrick, Moira, & Sean Murty and Will, Jessica, & Lily Grilliot. “We know this would not have been possible without all the tremendous support we have received from our much-appreciated customers and staff, especially during the Covid crisis we have all endured together. We are also especially proud that we are the only “Best of the Best” BBQ restaurant in Ohio.”
The award is made after undercover restaurant visits and tastings by National Barbecue News affiliates. We are also especially proud that we are the only “Best of the Best” BBQ restaurant in Ohio. Here’s a sample of what you’ll find on the Company 7 menu:
Company 7 BBQ
1001 S Main Street
Englewood, OH 45322
(937) 836-2777
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park Celebrates Birthday
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established on this day in 1992. The park is composed of multiple sites around the Dayton area, but the Wright Cycle Company building was at the center of its creation. The building was saved from demolition by Jerry Sharkey and our friends at Aviation Trail Inc. in the early 1980s. Sharkey purchased the building, helped restore it, and donated it to the National Park Service. He and other dedicated individuals successfully campaigned and convinced Congress that a national park dedicated to preserving the story of Wilbur and Orville Wright and Paul Laurence Dunbar was imperative.President George H.W. Bush signed the bill and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was formed. The park’s first interpretive ranger was brought on in 1996, and he’s still here! The park has changed a bit over the last 29 years, but Ranger Bob and the awe-inspiring experience of standing where Wilbur and Orville were working 125 years ago remains.
Dayton Aviation Heritage NHP consists of five sites that tell the stories of Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright, and Paul Laurence Dunbar.
The five sites of Dayton Aviation Heritage NHP offer you the opportunity to experience the historically refurnished Wright brothers’ printing office, walk through an original Wright brothers’ bicycle shop, see the Wright brothers’ third airplane, follow Wilbur and Orville’s footsteps at the Huffman Prairie Flying Field, visit Hawthorn Hill (the Wrights’ mansion), and experience Paul Laurence Dunbar’s last home.
Wright Cycle Company building in the early 1980s, NPS Photo.
Wright Cycle Company building and park sign, NPS Photo / Ryan Qualls.
The Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center
Aviation Trail, Inc. Visitor Center and Museum
The Wright Cycle Company building
16 South Williams Street, Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-7705
The Wright Dunbar Interpretive Center is OPEN seven days a week from 10am to 4pm.
Closed on the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Hole N One Donuts Opens Friday
Formerly the manager of The Donut Haus Bakery in Springboro, 19 year old Luke Lawrence is now opening his own shop in Moraine. With the blessing of Donut Haus owner Ryan Trip, who has mentored Luke, while he worked there, he has earned the right to all of the Recipes of the Donut Haus and Bear Creek Donuts. When it came to naming the business, he says his dad helped him come up with the name, Hole N One, which plays off life long love of golf. You’ll notice decor elements paying homage to golf in the builing. While he says he never really expected to open his own business, it just kind of feel into place, with Ryan helping him through some of the steps needed to open the bakery.
Luke signs the lease and get the keys from realtor Kelly Gray.
For opening day on Friday October 15th they will be doing a free coffee with the purchase of a dozen or more! Please call ahead for larger orders just to help so you don’t have to wait in line!
He’ll feature oversized donuts, huge Apple Fritters, oversized Cinnamon Rolls as well as gourmet coffee. You’ll also find baked goods like cookies and muffins. Also be sure and try Luke’s favorite- apple turnovers, he’ll also offer cherry as well. The coffee is from Rooted Grounds, a gourmet blend featuring a Columbian, Hazel Nut, Highlander Grog and a Pumpkin Spice for the season.
Hole N One Donuts
2739 West Alex Bell Road
Moraine, OH 45459
Moraine, OH 45459
937-938-6328
Sun – Thurs 6am – 3pm
Fri & Sat 6am – 4pm
New Mexican Eatery Opens in Tipp City
Rafael Ramirez
Rafael Ramirez was born in Mexico, moved with his family to California when he was 4. His father and his uncles bought a restaurant and he grew up around the business. With over 17 years of experience in the business, he spent the past 3 1/2 years working at El Tequila restaurant in Piqua, learning all the roles needed to run the eatery. He knew he wanted to own his own business, so when the former Chin’s location became available in Tipp City he jumped at the chance to make his dream come true.
After 4 months of remodeling, bringing the kitchen up to code and hiring, he was ready to open. His wife, who will work in the restaurant, helped him choose the name, Frida’s Mexican Kitchen & Bar. His 2 sisters are also working as servers. After a 10 day soft opening, this Friday is the grand opening for the eatery, which will open without a liquor license. He applied about 4 months ago and due to Covid, the state is running behind on processing, but Rafael say he expects it any day now!
The restaurant which seats just over a 100 with patio seating for 20, will be open seven days a week, and feature daily specials. The menu is full of traditional Mexican favorites, but also features some specialty items like Mexican sushi. Rafael explains that this is all the rage in Mexico and is a mix of Japanese and Mexican, with most of the sushi being deep fried. It’s listed on the menu as La Casa Azul de Frida:
Tuna Sashimi
Mini Sushi Bombs
You can order online for take out as well.
Frida’s Mexican Kitchen & Bar
965 W Main St
Tipp City, OH
(937) 506-8093
Open daily 11am – 10pm
Miami Valley Meals to Host Turkey Takeaway Meals For Thanksgiving
For the second year in a row, Miami Valley Meals (MVM) will host a Turkey Takeaway Event for those in need across the Miami Valley. The event is being held this year with support from presenting sponsor, the Feast of Giving.
The Feast of Giving is an annual Dayton Holiday tradition providing Thanksgiving fare and festive fellowship. This community affair has served over 7,000 guests per year since 2009 and was most recently enjoyed in the Dayton Convention Center in 2019. The event was cancelled last year due to COVID-19 and the ongoing pandemic is forcing the event not to be held this year.
Although Daytonians will not be able to gather together for the Feast of Giving this year, the organization is supportive of MVM’s efforts to ensure all have a meal to enjoy this holiday.
Dr. Stephen Levitt, team member of the Feast of Giving, had this to say,
“The Feast of Giving is both excited and honored to support Miami Valley Meals in sharing a common goal of providing Thanksgiving meals to those who want and need them in our community. These meals are prepared, provided and served with dignity.”
Dr. Levitt goes on to say, “Although this is not our traditional event at the Dayton Convention Center, it provides an excellent Thanksgiving meal during difficult times. We are most grateful to Miami Valley Meals and their staff for making this possible. The Feast of Giving wishes everyone a happy and healthy holiday.”
In 2020, MVM distributed 10,000 frozen Thanksgiving meals at two sites along with increased service through their regular partners. This year, the goal is to distribute 15,000 meals.
MVM meals
Distributions this year will again take place the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Trotwood-Madison High School and The University of Dayton Arena. Guests are to stay in their vehicles, follow signage for the drive-through, and meals will be placed in their vehicles. Masks are required. This is a first come, first served event.
In addition, MVM has partnered with the Dayton Young Black Professionals to add two smaller satellite locations in West Dayton at the Omega Baptist Church and the Dayton Boys & Girls Club. Distributions at these satellite locations will be from 12 p.m to 3 p.m.
Formerly working out of gracious host kitchens at House of Bread, the Life Enrichment Center and Lindy’s at Daybreak, MVM is now housed under one roof with its own kitchen. Miami Valley Meals is a partner agency of The Foodbank who will support this event with ingredient sourcing, temporary storage and trucks on the day of the event. MVM also reconnected with its former production partner, Lindy’s at Daybreak, to provide dessert for this year’s meals.
“The Turkey Takeaway event is made possible by tremendous community partnership, a supportive board and a hard-working team. We are all working towards the same goal — to provide a sense of normalcy, warmth and respite from difficult situations,” said MVM Executive Director, Amanda DeLotelle. “If you are struggling, we hope that the meal we provide makes your Thanksgiving a bit easier and brighter.”
Volunteer opportunities will be announced later this month on MVM’s website (miamivalleymeals.org) and its social media channels (@MiamiValleyMeals on Facebook and Instagram).
Black Restaurant Week Oct 10-16
For the 2nd year in a row Jamila Briscoe, a local food blogger who’s Dayton Food Diaries focuses on cuisine from all over the Miami Valley, has organized Black Restaurant Week. She says she has a “passion of highlighting Black-owned food-based businesses, whether brick and mortar, food trucks, caterers and chefs, etc. to display the diversity of offerings available throughout the city.” She shares that “the event last year was a hit! Many participants noted they were able to reach new customers, while on the other side, individuals throughout the Miami Valley were exposed to a variety of new businesses, while taking advantage of great deals!”
This year DBRW is expanding and will be hosting an in-person Food Fest featuring our mobile participants on October 16th, at Genuine Work (15 McDonough St, Dayton, OH) from 2-6pm, to close out the Week.
Taste of Jamaica – 10% off entire order
Known for Jerk Chicken and Jerk Tacos and Authentic Jamaican food.
Phone: 937-210-9175
Cuisine: Caribbean
Features: Carryout Only
Hours: Mon-Sat 1:00pm to 7:00pm
Address: 4324 Salem Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45416
Nayana Eateries – Free Delivery for orders over $50
Nayana Eateries is a catering company dedicated to making sure everyone gets fresh, healthy choices for all meals. They cater to families on the go, gatherings of all kind, and intimate meals for two, providing fresh, flavorful meals no matter the occasion.
Phone: 937-367-8957
Email: [email protected]
FB: @Nayana Eateries
Cuisine: American, Fine Dining, and Catering
Features: Carryout, Delivery, and Private Bookings
Hours: 9am-6pm (M-Th) and only available by appointment on the weekend.
Rich Taste Catering
StartUp Grounds Bistro –
Rich Taste Catering is a full service catering company in Dayton. Serving large weddings and corporate events of all sizes. RTC is also a wholesale provider to local grocery stores. StartUp Grounds is a local cafe and coffee shop located in downtown Dayton specializing in premium expresso drinks and gourmet food options.
Phone: 937-524-5103
IG/FB: @richtastecatering @startupgrounds
Cuisine: American, Bakery/Sweets, Cafe, Catering, Soul Food, Southern
Features: Delivery, In-Person Dining, Carryout, Gluten-Free Options, Vegan/Vegetarian Options, Wi-Fi
De’Lish Food Truck – 10% off entire order 
Known for Soul Rolls.
Cajun Creole Comfort Food
Phone: 937-321-2566
FB: @De’Lish Cafe
Cuisine: Soulfood, Southern, Vegan/Vegetarian
Features: Carryout Only, Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Hours: Varies
Slide Thru Food Truck –10% off food
Slide Thru offers a modern twist on classic sandwiches in the form of sliders. Some of our sliders include Buffalo chicken, Philly cheesesteak, chicken bacon ranch, and Korean BBQ.
Phone: 815-616-6356
IG: https://instagram.com/slidethrudayton
Facebook: @Slide Thru
Cuisine: Multicultural
Features: Carryout Only
Hours: Varies
IQuisine Stuffed Chicken and Waffles Food Truck – 10% off any order.
Bringing you stuffed chicken and waffles plus dessert waffles with a twist!
IG: https://www.instagram.com/iQuisines
Cuisine: Soulfood
Features: Carryout Only
Hours: Varies
The Cookiologist – Cookies for the Soul II –
Cookie n Milk combo – $20.21 specialty cookies
The cookieologist sells fresh baked and individual packaged cookies and milk alternatives.
Phone: 937-977-5590
Hours: Wed-Thurs 4:20pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 4:20pm-12am
Address: 1106 Brown Street; inside Butter Cafe
Cuisine: Bakery/Cafe
Features: Delivery, Late Night, Online Ordering
Nimbus Comic Cafe – 10% off entire order
Locally owned and operated cafe offering fresh roasted coffee and healthy food alternatives. With a wide array of vintage comics and other literature, as well as, original menu items, Nimbus Comic Cafe offers a unique and warm environment that will keep you coming back.
Phone: 937-619-9506
Hours: 8am-1pm M-F, Sat 9am-3pm
Address: 486 East Main St. Trotwood, OH
Cuisine: Cafe/Coffee Shop, African (North, South, East or West), American
Features: In-Person Dining, Carryout
Nu Heights Nutrition Club – Free “Healthy Henny” Shot with any order
Nu Heights is a nutrition club dedicated to serving the community healthier menu alternatives. They specialize in protein based shakes/smoothies and Energy Teas, and host a multitude of community events geared to a happier, and healthy conscious!
Phone: 937-701-8862
IG: https://www.instagram.com/Nuheightsnutrition
Hours: 7am-7pm Mon- Fri; 10am-3pm Sat
Address: 4438 Powell Rd. Huber Heights Ohio 45424
Cuisine: Cafe/Coffee Shop, Juice/Smoothie, Vegan/Vegetarian
Features: Bar, Carryout, In-Person Dining, Gluten-Free Options, Vegan/Vegetarian Options, Wi-Fi
Courtland’s – 10% off entire order 
Mobile grill offering wings, fish, and much more!
Phone: 937-510-0832
FB: @Courtland’s Mobile Grill
Hours: Varies
Cuisine: American, Southern
Features: Carryout Only
Ohio’s Next Bottle Lottery
Ohio Liquor has announced another bottle lottery. Conducting these lottery events gives as many Ohioans as possible a chance to purchase a bottle of these limited liquors. This time around the lucky lottery winners will have the change to purchase Parker’s ($119.99 plus tax), Old Fitzgerald 8 ($85.00 plus tax), Old Fitzgerald 13 ($139.99 plus tax), Rock Hill Farms ($54.99 plus tax), and Mister Sam ($249.98 plus tax).
Entries will be accepted for the lottery beginning at 12:01 a.m. on October 11. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on October 18. The Ohio Bottle Lottery is limited to one entry per person. There is no cost to enter. Winners have the right to purchase one bottle at retail price for personal use. Use this link to enter.
Required Entry Information:
- Ohio Driver’s License Number / Ohio Identification Card Number
- First Name
- Last Name
- Street Address
- Date of Birth
- Email Address
- Preferred OHLQ store location for purchasing the product if you win
You must be at least 21 years old and a resident of Ohio to enter the lottery. Military service members stationed in Ohio are also eligible to enter.
HAMILTON Tickets on Sale October 5th
Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on October 5, 2021.
HAMILTON will be at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center for two weeks of performances Jan. 26, 2022 through Feb. 6, 2022 with the best ticket availability being Feb. 2-6, 2022. There is a maximum purchase limit of 8 tickets per account for the engagement. When tickets go on sale, prices will range from $49.00 to $199.00 with a select number of premium seats available from $299.00 for all performances. There will be a lottery for forty $10 seats for all performances. Details on the lottery will be announced closer to the engagement.
Hamilton
HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
Planning on buying HAMILTON tickets tomorrow for its Dayton engagement? Here’s how it will work!
Tickets will go on sale to the public on October 5 at 10 a.m. at daytonlive.org/hamilton and in person at the Schuster Center Box Office. Tickets will not be available by phone tomorrow.
If you are buying your tickets in person at the Schuster Center Box Office on October 5, the doors will open at 9 am and tickets will go on sale at 10 am. Masks are required at all Dayton Live venues, regardless of vaccination status.
If you are buying your tickets online, you will be placed in a virtual purchase queue at 10 a.m. If you are on the website prior to 10 am, you will be placed in a virtual waiting room and then RANDOMLY PLACED into the virtual purchase queue at 10 am. If you go to the website after 10 am, you will be given the next available space in the queue after those in the waiting room have been placed in the queue. Once it is your turn and you have secured tickets in your shopping cart, you will have 10 minutes to complete your transaction. There is an 8-ticket max per household.
TIP: Be sure to have your password and credit card ready. But, if you have trouble logging into your account, just use the guest checkout!
Hamilton
Joseph Morales and Nik Walker will lead the second national tour of Hamilton as Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, respectively.
Other principal roles in Hamilton will be played by Ta’Rea Campbell as Angelica Schuyler; Marcus Choi as George Washington; Elijah Malcomb as John Laurens/Phillip Schuyler; Shoba Narayan as Eliza Hamilton; Fergie L. Philippe as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison; Kyle Scatliffe as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson; Danielle Sostre as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds and Jon Patrick Walker as King George.
The second national tour also includes Tia Altinay, Amber Ardolino, Conroe Brooks, Cameron Burke, Evan S. Cochran, Phil Colgan, Desmond Sean Eillington, Hope Endrenyi, Lili Froehlich, Daniel Gaymon, Camden Gonzales, Jennie Harney, Stephen Hernandez, Kristen Hoagland, Abby Jaros, Emily Jenda, Wonza Johnson, King David Jones, Carina-Kay Louchiey, Brandt Martinez, Taeko McCarroll, Tyler McKenzie, Justice Moore, Antuan Magic Raimone, Julian Ramos, Jen Sese, Willie Smith III, and Julius Thomas III.
