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Lisa Grigsby

Tanks Late Night Eats, Now Just On Weekends

April 23, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

For over 30 years Tanks Bar & Grill on Wayne Avenue has been a great late night option for dining.  But that will no longer be a weeknight option. Over the weekend Tanks posted a note on Facebook letting it’s customer know that their hours would be changing:

To all our most valued customers. To continue to give the most phenomenal experience Tanks will be adjusting our hours. Due to decrease in late night business and finding quality staff our new hours starting Monday April 23 will be as follows

kitchen hours- sun,mon,tue,wed,thurs are 7am to 10 pm
Friday and Saturday our kitchen 7am to 1 am
Bar will be open till 11 on sun-Thur. And until 2 on Friday and Saturday

Please note all carryouts must be phoned in 30 minutes before kitchen closing.
you may of course order food up until closing time of kitchen to enjoy in dinnig room. We will have been in Dayton 31 years In May and want to continue to serve Dayton and our Great Customers! You are the reason for our work, not the interruption!

If as many people as commented on the post where eating there late nights on a regular basis, this probably wouldn’t be an option, but as management posted on their Facebook page, “We simply do not have enough business late at night. It is not fair to ask employees to stay late in hopes enough customers come in so they do make some money. After 11 most of the time we have 10 customers in 3 hours for 3 servers.”

They were quite reassuring that Tank’s is not closing- just adjusting business to the trends, and that will help us all be able to enjoy those great grilled cheese sandwiches, girlie omelettes and Tankburgers for many more years!  And if you know of any experienced restaurant alumni that might be looking for a job-send them Tanks way!

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: late night eats, Tanks

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Opens Monday

April 22, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

After much anticipation and several construction delays, this Texas based chain will open at The Greene this Monday, April 23rd at 7am.  As part of their Grand Opening Event, the first 50 customers get FREE TACOS FOR A YEAR

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop’s corporate-owned and franchise locations are now serving fresh, handmade Baja-style Mexican food in 81 stores across 9 states, with many more to open soon. This one happens to be corporate owned.   All of Fuzzy’a restaurants offer indoor and patio seating, and their specialties include fish tacos, burritos, nachos, queso, and ice-cold beer. The atmosphere at Fuzzy’s is bright, fun, and energetic – perfect for gathering with friends and family to watch a game, enjoy a beer or margarita, or just hang out.

The 3800 square food space is full of tables that sit around the ordering counter, which is surrounded on either side by bar stool seating. For service, guests order at the counter, and are given a buzzer.  Then you can go to the self service drink counter, pour your drinks, find a table and wait for your buzzer to light up, at which time you head up to the pickup window and grab your food on a cafeteria tray.

This quick serve eatery will offer 12 tacos options, 11 different kinds of burritos, 7 different nachos options,  7 quesadillas to choose from, soups and  the bar offers beer, margaritas and frozen fuzzy’s, of course!

 

Soup Options include:

BAJA TORTILLA SOUP –  A delicious medley of fresh vegetables and hearty beans in a flavorful chicken broth topped with shredded cheese, cilantro, and tortilla strips.  $3.29

DRUNKEN PIG (PORK N BEANS)  – Borracho beans served with spicy pork, pico de gallo, chips, and shredded cheese.  $3.99

 

BREAKFAST

The marketing team shared with me that their breakfast tacos, which are served all day long, are some of their most popular dishes, and cost $1 – $2.49.  Breakfast Burritos are $3.99 – $5.99

HUEVOS RANCHEROS – Two fried eggs, tomatoes, jalapenos, onions, and fire-roasted salsa. Served with refried beans, Latin-fried potatoes, two flour tortillas, and salsa verde.  $6.99

MIGAS – Two scrambled eggs, chorizo, pico de gallo, and tortilla strips. Served with refried beans, Latin-fried potatoes, two flour tortillas, and salsa verde.  $6.99

CHILAQUILES – CHICKEN OR BEEF – Two scrambled eggs, shredded chicken, tortillas strips, shredded cheese, and pico de gallo. Served with refried beans, Latin-fried potatoes, two flour tortillas, and salsa verde.  $6.99

Salads on the menu:

SHREDDED CHICKEN OR BRISKET SALAD – fresh lettuce blend topped with tomatoes, onions, shredded cheese, feta, cilantro, tortilla strips, and your choice of dressing.  $6.99 or $7.49

GRILLED VEGGIE SALAD – fresh lettuce blend topped with tomatoes, onions, shredded cheese, feta, cilantro, tortilla strips, and your choice of dressing. $6.99

TEMPURA FISH SALAD – Lightly battered & fried fish served on a fresh lettuce blend topped with tomatoes, onions, shredded cheese, feta, cilantro, tortilla strips, and your choice of dressing. $7.49

FAJITA CHICKEN OR BEEF SALAD – Fajita chicken served on a fresh lettuce blend topped with tomatoes, onions, shredded cheese, feta, cilantro, tortilla strips, and your choice of dressing. $7.99

Dinner Options

Taco Plate

TACO PLATE – Choose any two tacos with your choice of two sides

COMBO PLATE –  Choose one taco and one enchilada (chicken, beef, grilled shrimp, pork, veggies or cheese) with your choice of two sides.

FAJITA CHICKEN PLATE – Served with three tortillas, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, grilled peppers and onions with your choice of 2 sides.

Side options include refried beans, borracho beans, black beans, cilantro-lime rice, mix-mex rice and latin fried potatoes

Be sure and download the Fuzzy’s app. Loyal guests get rewarded for eating there. Get a point for every dollar you spend. Download now and get a free Souvenir Cup. Invite friends and get free Chips & Queso after your friend makes their first purchase! So many ways to be rewarded!

Hours for Fuzzy’s Taco Shop:

Sun – Thurs:  7am – 10pm

Fri & Sat:  7am – 11pm

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Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Fuzzy's Taco Shop, Tex-Mex, The Greene

The Wine Gallery’s Largest Sale Ever

April 20, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

As many of you already know, Brian Linnean sold the building that hosts The Wine Gallery as well as the business. After 15 years downtown, first at the 2nd Street Market,  then at The Cannery, and finally moving to their current space in 2010, their  final days are approaching. Between now and Sunday, April 29th, he will be holding some of the biggest wine sales in the history of The Wine Gallery.
He’s brought the cellar up to the main floor for all to inspect and hopefully purchase for your own collection. He will be selling all bottles over $100 dollars each at a 40% discount and any bottle over $35 dollars at a 30% discount. All Runquist wines in stock excluding 1448 and Muscat Canalli are 30% off the regular price. As time moves closer to the end, the discounts will be better but the selection will not!   He says he’s not discounting bottles under $35 dollars until April 27th.

Please note the following:

  • No discounts on special orders
  • No returns or exchanges.
  • All Sales Are Final.
Remember they do accept cash and checks. They will also gladly accept credit cards but will are accessing a 3% fee on all bottles discounted more than 10%.
There are some GREAT sales by the case as well……
  • Patz & Hall Chardonnay in mags at $80 a six pack
  • Patz & Hall Chardonnay in half bottles at $36 a case of 12
  • Chalk Hill Rose at $60 a case of 12
  • Belle Maid Chardonnay, Merlot and Red Blend at $24 a six pack
  • Kettmeir Muller Thurgau at $75 a case of 12
  • Adult Root Beer at $12 a case of 24 bottles

Linnean will be spending his time supervising the 5 Points Cafe (formerly Linda’s) , an family eatery serving breakfast and lunch, located at 131 Cincinnati Ave in downtown Xenia.

No word yet from the new owner Paul Pelnar on what his plans are for the building.

Filed Under: The Featured Articles, Wine Tagged With: Brian Linnean, Going out of business, The Wine Gallery, wine sale

Wine & Grilled Cheese In Miamisburg

April 15, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

How do you make a wine and cheese tasting even better?

Star City Brewing, located at 319 South 2nd Street in Miamisburg is partnering with their neighbors at Watermark for Wine & Grilled Cheese: A Miamisburg Pairing!

On Friday, April 27 from 6:30-8:30pm  Chef Maria will bring her skills and taste to this very special pairing event.

The menu includes  four Peerless Mill Wines made at the brewery, each thoughtfully paired with Watermark’s gourmet grilled cheeses. The menu includes…

  • Sliced pear and dijon with gouda
  • Foie gras spread made with bacon, red wine and sun dried tomato with munster cheese
  • Marinated sliced tomatoes and fresh basil with mozzarella cheese
  • Red wine braised short ribs and caramelized onions with swiss cheese

Owners of both business will be there to talk about their products and socialize.

 

Tickets are $36 at the brewery, restaurant or online with a nominal fee.

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: grilled cheese, Star City Brewing, Watermark

2018 Tax Day Specials, Freebies & Deals in Dayton

April 14, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

Preparing your tax returns may not be the most enjoyable effort — and that has companies trying to leverage that sentiment with the increasingly common “tax day freebie.”

National and local businesses are rolling out discounts and deals on April 17, this year’s deadline for filing federal tax returns. Their goal is to offer benefits to help “stressed-out taxpayers,” said Carson Yarbrough, savings expert at Offers.com.

Here are the deals we found:

Applebee’s: Get $1 margaritas, which the chain calls the Dollarita, through April 30.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: The day after Tax Day is the chain’s Free Pizookie Day. Get a free Pizookie with a minimum $9.95 food purchase Wednesday.

Chuck E. Cheese families can enjoy a guaranteed return  (Tue, 4/17 – Thurs, 4/19) offer: Buy any large pizza, get one large cheese pizza free. U.S. only.

Firehouse Subs  is inviting guests to stop by to receive a free medium sub when they purchase a full price medium or large sub, chips and a drink (valid Tuesday, April 17 through Thursday, April 19, 2018). Please click here for a link to the offer.

Hardee’s wants to ease the pain of Tax Day in the U.S. and  is offering customers a free Sausage Biscuit on April 17, 7-10 am, local time, courtesy of its new “Tastes Like America” campaign. Each Sausage Biscuit contains a sausage patty on a freshly baked Made from Scratch Biscuit. Hardee’s famous Made from Scratch Biscuits are handmade with real buttermilk and baked fresh each morning starting at 4 am. Be sure to say the password,  “Made from scratch,” to redeem.

MCL Cafeteria celebrates  April 17th Tax Day MCL Day with 15% Off your meal with coupon. Click here for your coupon. https://mymclmeal.com/tax-day

Noodles & Company: Through Wednesday, take $4 off online orders $10 placed at www.noodles.com with promo code TAXDAY18.

P.F. Chang’s: Get 15% off takeout orders Monday and Tuesday with promo code TAXDAY on online orders and phone orders.

Potbelly Sandwich Shops -This month, anyone who downloads the app and joins its Potbelly Perks program will get a free sandwich. Those already enrolled in the program will find a buy-one, get one-free sandwich offer loaded on their app April 17 for Tax Day use

Piada Italian Street Food will be giving away its giant blackberry lemonade for free at all locations (with any purchase) on Tax Day (April 17) . This day will also kick off an online preview of Piada’s upcoming Spring + Summer menu.

Quiznos is celebrating tax day by offering a 10.40 percent deduction off any purchase including catering, on April 17 to new or existing Toasty Points loyalty app members at all participating U.S. locations. Also, Quiznos fans who download the Toasty Points loyalty app will receive a free 4-inch sub upon download.

Sonic Drive-In: Get half-price cheeseburgers Tuesday. Limit five per customer at participating locations. Also every day after 8 p.m., Sonic has half-price shakes, floats and ice cream slushes.

 

Office Depot and OfficeMax. Purge the paper, clear the clutter and protect privacy, with free shredding services at all Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores, March 18 – April 28. Customers can bring in up to five pounds of documents to shred free of charge and redeem the offer in-store by printing a coupon, available here or by showing the online coupon to a retail store associate via their mobile device.

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: 2018 Tax Day Specials, Freebies, tax day deals, Tax Deals

20 Dayton Dining & Drinking Spots With a Great Patio

April 13, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

The skies are sunny and warm weather is here, which can mean only one thing: The season for patio drinking is here!  Since it’s been a while since we’ve been able to sip cocktails on a patio, we’d like to share with you of a few of our favorites:

Troll Pub patio

Troll Pub
216 Wayne Ave, Dayton
Mon – Fri 11am – 2pm, Sat noon- 2am, Sun noon-11pm

The newest patio in Dayton, this eatery opened on St. Patrick’s Day and  extends the Oregon District to the east.  Order up a round of Frickles- deep fried dill pickles, beer cheese with pretzel sticks or the pot roast poutine to pair up with one of their 100 beers choices, or their extensive beer/whiskey menu. Update- Ohio Liquor Control has stopped liquor service on this patio until a fence is put up to separate the common area from the patio- Mgmt is working on that and should be fixed within 2 weeks. 

South Park Tavern
1301 Wayne Ave, South Park
Mon – Sat 11am -1pm, Sun noon- 1am

This enclosed patio has a cool, casual feel, and great service, so it’s easy to sip away for lunch or an afternoon of day drinking. Try an order of their focaccia, the loaded tavern fries or some dirty chips to munch on with your cocktails. Of course they are best know for the pizza and  Monday’s are especially busy, when you can take advantage of half price pizza all day.

 

Old Scratch Pizza patio

Old Scratch Pizza
812 S Patterson Blvd
, Dayton
Tues – Thurs  11am–10pm, Fri & Sat 11am–11pm, Sun  11am–9pm

Serving up Neapolitan-style pies quickly crafted in their 800° wood-burning ovens, with 20 taps of local and regional craft beer, in a casual and communal hall. If you are looking for more than pizza, they have “not-your-average-pizza-place” salads, fire-roasted veggies, and gluten-free and vegan options too.

 

Peach’s in Yellow Springs

Peach’s Bar and Grill
104 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs
open daily 11:3oam – 2:30am

With a great beer selection, a menu that’s vegetarian friendly and some great people watching this covered patio is a great place to chill out.  The laid back atmosphere is just what you’ll want after a long hike at the nearby Glen Helen or a ride on the bike trail that’s just adjacent to this business. Beer list has a pretty extensive offering of craft beers.

 

Dayton Beer Company
41 Madison Street, Dayton
Tues-Thurs 4 to 10 pm, Fri 4 pm to midnight,
Sat noon- midnight, Sun noon – 6pm

This Dayton microbrewery in the heart of downtown opened it’s 8000 square foot bier hall in 2015 with 36 taps that feature all Ohio made brews.  The 1,000 square foot bier garden features plenty of picnic tables and even some cornhole boards.  Head downstairs for homemade pizza and subs from  2ND STREET PIZZA. For the non- beer drinker, they offer wine by the bottle as well as Coca-Cola products.

Double 18 Lounge

Double 18 Lounge
1818 Brown Street above Timothy’s Bar

It’s a whole new reason to stop by UD bar Timothy’s. The beloved bar’s second floor includes an upgraded bar area, lounge style seating, a deck overlooking the student neighborhood and large windows facing Patterson Homestead. Handcrafted cocktails and a food menu are now offered to customers, including Double 18 sliders and Tim’s tater tots.

Coco’s Bistro
250 Warren Street
Mon-Thurs 11 am to 10 pm, Fri 11 am to 11 pm, Sat 5 to 11 pm

Dayton’s place to see and be seen features two patios, one off the bar and another off the dining room. Classy but not stuffy, you’re welcome here in a suit or shorts, sipping on a glass of wine and nibbling on their baked brie.  Their Charcuterie Board is great to share with friends or order lunch or dinner al fresco.
WheatPenny Patio

Wheat Penny Patio

Wheat Penny
515 Wayne Ave, Dayton
Mon-Sat 11 am to 10 pm

It’s always a who’s who of Dayton hanging on this rustic veranda enjoying some eggplant fires and hand crafted cocktail from their well trained bartenders, including Brandon McKibben, who recently won Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders.  The kitchen is also filled with award winning chefs lead by Liz Valenti, who was the executive chef at Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Studios in Chicago, before coming to Dayton.  Sous Chef Crystal Coppock recently won the 3rd annual Chef Showdown.

One of 3 patio’s at Lily’s Bistro

Lily’s Bistro
329 E. 5th Street, Oregon District

Tues – Thurs 11:30am- 3pm, 5-9pm, Fri 1:30am- 3pm, 5-midnight,
Sat 10am – 3p, 5-midnight, Sun 10am – 3p, 5-9:30pm

They actually have three patio’s, but it’s the back patio, often dubbed the hidden garden that makes you totally forget you’re just blocks from downtown.  The bar is stocked with some unusual liquors and the bar staff always features some creative drinks, so be sure and check out their cocktail menu and try some of their originals.

El Meson
903 E. Dixie Drive, West Carrollton
Mon -Thurs 11am- 2pm, 4:30-9pm, Fri 11am- 2pm, 4:30-10pm, Sat 4:30-10pm

When you head to the expansive patio here,  you’ll feel like you’ve taken a vacation when you hang out, enjoying  an eclectic menu of Latin American tapas and don’t miss their signature sangria!  They even have days when they welcome your pooches on the patio.   Being close to the bike path makes it a great destination for a mid-ride break.

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Garden seating at Fifth Street Bistro

Fifth Street Brewpub
1600 E. Fifth Steet in St. Anne’s Hill

Mon-Thurs 4 to 11 pm, Fri 11 to midnight, Sat 10 am to midnight, Sun 10 am to 10 pm

Dayton’s only co-op’s brewery offers a courtyard packed with picnic tables and often features live music and trivia.

Carmel’s 
1025 Shroyer Road, Kettering/Oakwood
open 7 days a week 11am – 2pm


Ice Cold BOBARITAS  go down awfully easy when you chill on this patio with some tex/mex appetizers.  This neighborhood dive is packed with regulars and has a very casual, welcoming atmosphere.

Flyboys Deli Oakwood

Flyboys Oakwood
2515 Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood
Mon – Thurs . 10:30am -9pm, Fri 10:30am -10pm, Sat 8am – 10pm

Many folks never even make it upstairs in this Oakwood deli, but head up the steps and right out onto the balcony that overlooks Far Hills Avenue.  You can even rent it out for a special occasions.  Each Wed they feature a new craft beer, and beer lovers should ask about joining the Flyboys Ace club. tribute to some of the world’s greatest inventors & inventions from the Dayton, Ohio area that changed the world!  Just a note- they only serve beer and wine at this location.

Flyboys Deli Beavercreek
2729 Fairfield Commons Boulevard, Beavercreek
Mon – Fri 10:30am -10pm, Sat 8am- 10pm

Just opened in Jan of this year, the 7,400-square-foot eatery,  located outside of the main entrance to the Mall at Fairfield Commons pays tribute to some of the world’s greatest inventors & inventions from the Dayton area this 2nd location for Flyboys has the deli menu as well as a special menu of Korean Street Food! With a large patio and full liquor license this could be a great new place to day drink!

 

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Outdoor seating at Heather’

Heather’s Coffee & Cafe
505 Main Street, Springboro
Tues & Wed 7am-4pm, Thurs & Fri 7am-10pm, Sat 7am-4pm

They renovated an old house in Springboro and turned it in to a great little coffee/lunch place by day and a rocking little hangout at night. The nightlife and live music usually happens on Wednesday through Friday, with an occasional Saturday special event thrown in.  Also look for special bourbon tastings and cigar nights in the man cave.

TJ Chumps
12 E. Linden, Miamisburg
Sun-Thurs 11am – 11pm, Fri & Sat 11am – 12:30am,

When they take off the walls, this patio is a great hangout.  Close to the bike trail it’s a perfect spot to refuel after a great ride.

Trolley Stop patio in the Oregon District

Trolley Stop
430 E. Fifth Street, Oregon District
Mon – Wed 11am- 1am, Thurs-Sun 11am -2am

Great for lunch or a late afternoon meeting, time just disappears when you hang out at this oasis that just blocks out all the noise in the busy city.  Their tiny kitchen puts out some pretty flavorful dishes, with many vegetarian friendly options. On Saturday and Sunday take advantage of their bloody mary bar and brunch menu. Also see that door – its the entry to the the guest house, which can be rented out for private parties for up to 50 guests.prime

Carver’s Steaks & Chops
1535 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Centerville
Mon-Wed 5-11pm, Fri & Sat 5-10:30pm, Sun 4-9pm

Great food & great service this south suburban patio has a laid back atmosphere with an upscale menu. Chose a glass of wine for their extensive list or try one of their martini’s.  The Carver’s Social hour features a $5 menu of prime rib meatballs, bruschetta toasted bread, a Carvers’s burger and a stuffed portabella mushroom.

Mudlick Tap House
135 E 2nd St, Dayton
Mon-Thurs 11am – 11pm, Fri & Sat 11am -midnight, Sun 11am – 5pm

This Gastropub starts their second summer downtown, has a rustic feel, great selection of craft beers and a scratch kitchen.  Open seven days a week and serving brunch Sat and Sun with a great bloody mary bar.

Basil’s on Market Dayton
312 N. Patterson Blvd, Dayton
Mon- Wed 11am – 8pm, Fri & Sat 11am – 9pm, Sun 10am – 3pm
Dayton’s only patio right on the river, it’s the best place to watch the fountains go off.  But be warned- when the wind is blowing just right- it’s possible you’ll get wet! Appetizer highlights include their calamari, tomato basils bruchetta, fried green tomatoes or risotto tater tots.  Or keep it simple with their signature truffle fries.

 

Brixx Ice Company
500 East First Street, Dayton

Mon – Thurs  11am-11pm & 12am game days, Fri-Sat 11am-12am & 1am game days, Sun 11am-9pm

With patio seating for 148, this is one of the area’s largest.  Great views of Fifth Third field and just 1000 yards from Riverscape it’s the perfect place to enjoy the weather. 10 outdoor beer taps make the service speedy and they even have racks for your bike if you’re on 2 wheels.  Lots of live music and daily food and beer specials make this a patio worth checking out!

If you’ve got a favorite we missed, feel free to add it in the comments below.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Dayton Patios, Dining Al Fresco, Miami Valley patio dining

French Toast Breakfast Taco Trial – Only in Dayton

April 11, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby


Taco Bell is trying out French toast as a breakfast taco shell with the recently launched test of the new French Toast Chalupa –  available only here in Dayton.

Taco Bell describes the shell as “fluffy and cinnamony.” The French Toast Chalupa comes filled with scrambled eggs, a choice of bacon or sausage crumbles and a side of syrup and is selling for $2.49 each.   Instead of a shell, it has a taco-shaped piece of French toast which is basically a soft flatbread (AKA their gordita shell) shell that’s been deep fried.

The test item marks the latest in a long line of attempts by Taco Bell at making other foods into a taco shell. There was the  Waffle taco shell, the fried chicken shell, a croissant shell, a quesadilla shell, and a biscuit shell.  We’ll have to see if this one is a winner.  Let us know in the comments below if you try it and what you think!

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Dayton, French Toast Chalupa, Taco Bell, Test Market

6 Places to Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day

April 11, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

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:

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.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

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

Sonic, 10 locations around town

When you’re on the go this delicious classic cheesy concoction of two thick slices of Texas Toast with classic melted American cheese hits the spot.

 

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: grilled cheese

Humane Society of Greater Dayton To Expand

April 10, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

Today, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton officially purchased land at 2673 Austin Blvd. in Miamisburg, near Austin Landing to build a new adoption center.

 

“This new facility will be a wonderful gathering spot for our community. We are excited to add a location that will be a place for all families to come and visit regardless if they are looking to adopt or just want to enjoy the amenities we will provide there,” said Brian Weltge, President and CEO of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. “After many years of research and listening to the needs of our community, we have determined this high-traffic area will be a perfect location for our adoption center. We are excited for this next chapter in our organization’s 116-year history in serving the Miami Valley and look forward to helping to save even more lives through this expansion.”

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton purchased the land from the Miami Township Community Improvement Corporation for $572,000. This includes 3.8 acres of land as well as an approximately 10,000-square-foot structure, which they plan to repurpose to fit their needs. A large portion of the funding for this purchase came from estates that were set aside to support the organization’s growth initiative.

 

“The sale of this property to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton gives the township another avenue to provide quality services to the citizens in our community,” said Miami Township Board of Trustees President John Morris. “A piece of land that was once used for storage will now be a bustling place where we can all come together to help celebrate the bond between people and pets.”

 

Prior to building the new adoption center, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton plans to expand their current facility at 1661 Nicholas Road in Dayton to include a high-volume spay/neuter clinic, which in a few years time will be able to spay/neuter an estimated 20,000 animals each year. With their current facility, they are capped off around 4,000 surgeries annually. In addition, they also plan to build a needs-based, full-service animal hospital to act as a resource for those who have pets, but may need some assistance. At their current facility they are also building a structure to better house animals that come to our facility through cruelty and neglect investigations.

 

“We want to transform animal welfare in the Greater Dayton area with our vision for the future,” said Weltge. “We are thankful for the partnership we have created with the Miami Township Board of Trustees to purchase this land and look forward to this new site being a go-to spot to help all of the animal lovers in our community.”

 

In addition to the land purchased for the new facility, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton is partnering with Miami Township to address the stray cat problem plaguing their community. We will be offering a Community Cat Initiative where residents of Miami Township can rent humane traps from the shelter. These un-owned cats are then humanely trapped and brought to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton where they will be spayed/neutered and eartipped, an international symbol of a stray cat who has been altered. This will help lower the number of community cats reproducing in the township and provide a humane solution to residents.

 

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is dedicated to building a community in which all animals are valued and free from suffering and family life is enhanced through the relationships with pets. Founded 116 years ago, it is the largest no-kill animal welfare agency in the Miami Valley. It focuses on pet adoptions, eliminating pet overpopulation, providing education and ensuring the humane treatment of all types of animals. For more information about the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, call (937) 268-PETS (7387) or visit www.hsdayton.org.

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Austin Landing, Humane Society, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton

Help Make Pups on Patios Legal!

April 9, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

Want to drink a pilsner with your poodle or a latte with your labradoodle? While there are some places around town that allow it, currently Ohio bans dogs on restaurant patios due to the health code.   But current legislation is trying to overturn that law!In a letter from one Ohio Health Department they explain “Live animals may not be allowed on the premises of a food-service operation or retail food establishment.  Certain exceptions are allowed, such as a service dog helping a disabled person, as long as the animal’s presence doesn’t pose a threat to food contamination.

The letter concluded that because patios and open air bar-type areas are considered “food premises,” any ”‘pups on porch’ or similar events” are in violation of state health codes.

How You Can Help Change the Law:

A bill has been introduced in both the Ohio house and the senate that would allow the decision to be up to the business owner whether they allow dogs in their outdoor dining areas.

If you are an Ohio resident in support of HB263 and SB182, contact your State Rep. and let them know you want them to vote YES on HB263 and SB182!!

To find your Rep:
Head to www.Legislature.ohio.gov and click on the Contact link; find your 4 Digit zip code extension & contact your rep!

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: dining with dogs, pups on patio

Madtree Beer Dinner at Dewberry 1850

April 9, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

Dewberry 1850, the restaurant located inside the UD Marriott on South Patterson Boulevard has been hosting monthly beer dinners on the last Thursday of each month.  For April they are partnering with Cincinnati’s Madtree Brewing Company on April 26th at 6pm for a 5 course dinner.

They’ve just announced the menu and beer pairings for this upcoming April event:

Scotch bonnet, quail egg spicy chorizo sausage, beer battered pickles / Entropic Theory

Shrimp queso with lemon bread points / Lift

Crispy chicken avocado roll, ginger lemon Vinaigrette/ Hefelump

Beer braised short rib, potato latke and spicy catsup/ Rubus Cacao

Marshmallow chocolate lava cake / PSA

You can reserve your seat for this dinner online for just $40.

 

Can ‘t make this dinner?  Plan ahead for other upcoming beer dinners at Dewberry 1850:


Thurs, May 24    6pm
Dewberry 1850 / North High Brewery Beer Dinner – get tickets

 

 

 


Thurs, June 28   6pm
Dewberry 1850 / 50 West Brewing Company Beer Dinner – get tickets

 

Filed Under: Dayton On Tap, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Dewberry 1850, Madtree Brewing Company

George Thorogood and The Destroyers To Rock The Rose

April 9, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

George Thorogood and The Destroyers announce the continuation of their “Rock Party Tour”. The tour will include a stop in Huber Heights, OH at Rose Music Center on Tuesday, August 7th.

The group is also donating proceeds from their “Rock Party Tour” to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to help find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients.

In 2017, George Thorogood’s first-ever solo album, PARTY OF ONE, landed in the Top 10 on Soundscan’s “Top Current Blues Albums” chart, marking George’s fastest-selling album in nearly 20 years.  The album features 14 cuts of traditional blues, classics and modern blues songs, from John Lee Hooker’s “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer” to Hank Williams’ “Pictures From Life’s Other Side.”

Over the course of the last four decades, George Thorogood, with his longtime legendary band, The Destroyers — Jeff Simon (drums, percussion), Bill Blough (bass guitar), Jim Suhler (rhythm guitar) and Buddy Leach (saxophone) — has sold more than 15 million albums, released 16 studio albums – including six gold and two platinum discs — and performed more than 8,000 live shows. George Thorogood and the Destroyers’ catalog of hits include: “Who Do You Love?,” “I Drink Alone,” “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” “Move It On Over,” “Get A Haircut,” and the anthemic “Bad To The Bone.”

Tickets for the Huber Heights show will go on sale to the public beginning 11am on Friday, April 13th at www.Ticketmaster.com andwww.Rosemusiccenter.com. Charge by phone at 1.800.745.3000. *Ticket prices include parking and are subject to applicable Ticketmaster fees.  Dates, times and artists subject to change without notice. All events rain or shine.

Filed Under: Dayton Music Tagged With: George Thorogood, Rose Music Center, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Calling All Pinball Wizards!

April 8, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

Do you enjoy playing pinball?  Do you have good eye-hand coordination ? Have you mastered ball control, the single flipper hit, and the flip trap?  Do you get sweaty hands and an adrenaline rush at the pull of the plunger?  Then you might be just the person to join the Canal Street Arcade and Deli Pinball League.

We asked Michelle “Sully” Sullivan to tell us about h0w the league got started and why she’s playing in the league and here’s what she had to say:

Sully and Tim at a recent league matchup

“Late last summer I fell in love with playing Pinball. As a person with epilepsy, pinball wasn’t something that I thought I could enjoy. The fear that the flashing lights that might trigger a seizure kept me away. I am now 20 years seizure free and decided to give it a try. A competition and terrific friendship began, with several other pinball enthusiast constantly trying to outscore one another. One competitor, is the owner of Canal Street Arcade and Deli. I approached Rob about starting a pinball league. The league was formed and the sponsorship of Tito’s was obtained. The best part about pinball is that anyone can play. The league is full of people from different backgrounds all coming to compete and socialize. The next league starts 04/16/2018! Come and unleash your Pinball Wizard!”

The initial pinball league players

The league is played on individual basis, no teammates required!  Fee is $30.00 this includes quarters, T-shirt, overall league winner prizes, and admin fees to keep it all organized. The spring  league starts play April 16th and runs through May 21st and players must be 21 years of age or older.

Official Rules:

  • Each individual will play 3 arcade games per night
  • Each game will be played as a 2 player game
  • All Arcade games vary and scoring is done weighted to make it more fair
  • League T-Shirts will be provided
  • Each night a prize winner will be drawn
  • May 13th Overall Winners will be awarded prizes

Late\Absence Policy:  Should an individual be late, please notify the league manager.  If you are unable to attend one night, make ups can be done on Sunday’s at 6PM prior to the start of the next league night.

 

So get signed up for the Canal Pinball League and have a flippin’ good time!

 

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Canal Street Arcade and Deli, pinball league

Salar To Return This Summer

April 3, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

Salar Restaurant and Lounge co-owner and executive chef Margot Blondet announced that she has signed a lease for her popular chef-driven concept, marking her comeback to Dayton’s diverse culinary scene. Salar will re-open in the summer in its former Historic Oregon District location on 400 E. Fifth St.

The upscale French-Peruvian fusion eatery suffered devastating loses after an early morning fire broke out on Dec. 29, forcing the staff to cancel more than 350 New Year celebration reservations and the restaurant to shutter temporarily.

In asking Chef how she’s been filling her time, she shared , “I think I’ve worked harder in the last couple months working with the insurance company, re-negotiating the lease and dealing with the architects.  It’s been a real roller coaster of emotions, and by the way I don’t like roller coasters or surprises.”

“It’s time to get cooking again,” says Blondet, “The love and support that the Dayton community has shown me and my restaurant family is overwhelming. Now, we’re ready for the renovation journey that will refresh Salar with new ideas while honoring what our guests have come to cherish from our culinary and bar program.” 

She says they’ve been cleaning and packing away things that can be salvaged to get ready for the renovation and making manuals for the new vision.

The interior design vibe will evolve to embrace current trends, with a color palette that’s lighter, airier and more inviting. The new layout begins with a lobby that leads to a new wine and main bar area that will accommodate more guests than before, complemented by an expanded wine and spirits menu. A larger outdoor dining area will enhance the experience of customers wishing for an al fresco ambiance.

“While the loss was heartbreaking, starting over has given me the opportunity to dream bigger, to be more creative and to take more risks,” adds Blondet. “Dayton, I’m coming for you. Expect to be wowed.”

The construction phase will commence soon, pending permitting, and will continue through the next few months.  The building will be getting new a new HVAC system, new electric and plumbing.  It will be like a brand new building  with a grand re-opening expected in the summer. Construction updates and new information will be posted as it becomes available on Salar’s social media channels on Facebook and Instagram.

Hurry up, we can’t wait Chef Margot!

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Margot Blondet, Salar

Free Mini DeepDish from BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Today

April 3, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

In honor of Deep Dish Pizza Day, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse will be offering 30,000 free mini pies today, Thursday, April 5.

DoorDash will deliver a free mini cheese or pepperoni deep dish pizza to customers who use the promo code “DEEPDISH” at checkout.

The offer is valid for up to one pizza per order, with a subtotal of $10 or more required The order must be made between 9 am and 9 pm on Thursday online.

“We are so pleased to partner with DoorDash to celebrate National Deep Dish Pizza Day,” said Greg Trojan, Chief Executive Officer of BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, in a statement. “It gives us the opportunity to treat our loyal fans and new guests to one of our most popular menu items.”

If you miss out on the April 5 deal, DoorDash is also offering a free week of delivery on all orders that are at least $10 from BJ’s Restaurant from April 6 until April 12. No promotion code is necessary to get this deal.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining Tagged With: BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, Door Dash

Lefty’s Eats & Espresso Now Open

April 2, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

LEFTY’S EATS & ESPRESSOLocated in the center of downtown Fairborn at 2 West Main Street, Lefty’s Eats & Espresso opened their doors late last week. Offering coffee, latte, cappuccino and espresso, they are more than just a coffee shop.

Owner  Lawren Williams, who ran Williams Eatery in Yellow Spring for 10 years before shutting it down, shared his vision with us for a locally owned eatery that offers clean eating, from locally sourced vendors. His place will offer fresh soups and unique flavors on the menu.  You won’t find a deep fryer in his 25 seat restaurant, but his salad and sandwich menu will give you lots of options.   He shared that since opening last Thursday, “I am overwhelmed by the support and positive response that we have received so far.”

Here’s just a sampling of his  menu:

SANDWICHES:

Green Goddess — roasted red pepper hummus, fresh spinach, avocado, tomato, cucumber, on toasted sundried tomato bread —
Whole 6.99. Half 3.99. 
(LP2) 3.49

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Salad Sandwich — fresh made jerk chicken salad, fresh greens, tomato, toasted swirled honey wheat bread— 
Whole 6.99. Half 3.99. (LP2) 3.49

Big Ham & Gouda — made with smoked ham, smoked gouda cheese, fresh greens, tomato, on toasted italian white bread —
Whole 6.49. Half 3.49. 
(LP2) 2.99

Carnitas Grilled Cheese — seasoned slow roasted pork, southwest jack cheese, green chiles, lime aioli, on grilled hearty white bread — 
Whole 7.99. Half 4.49. (LP2) 3.99

Black Bean and Quinoa Grilled Cheese — black beans, quinoa, feta cheese, tomato, on grilled sun dried tomato bread —
Whole 7.49. Half 4.49. 
(LP2) 3.99

Santa Fe Chicken Grilled Cheese — chicken breast, southwest jack cheese, chipotle aioli, fresh tomatoes, and green chiles, on grilled sun dried tomato bread — ​
Whole 7.49. Half 4.49. (LP2) 3.99

Steak and Mushroom/Onion White Cheddar Grilled Cheese — made with aged beef, sauteed mushrooms & onions, white cheddar cheese, house-made horseradish sauce, on grilled hearty white bread — Whole 8.99. Half 5.99. (LP2) 5.49

Reuben — corned beef brisket or roasted turkey, sauerkraut, dressing, on grilled rye bread —
Whole 8.99. Half. 5.99 
(LP2) 5.49

Cubano — seasoned, slow roasted pork, smoked ham, provolone cheese, lime aioli, and pickles all on a grilled hoagie bun —
Whole 7.99 half 4.99 
(LP2) 4.49

*Lefty’s Pick 2  —  (LP2) allows you to choose two halves at a cheaper cost; e.g., half a sandwich and half a salad = more bang for your buck

 

Salads:

Caribbean Shrimp Salad — made with shrimp, fresh salad greens, mango, tomatoes, carrots, onion, sunflower seeds, topped in housemade creamy tropical rum dressing —
Whole 10.99. Half 6.49. 
(LP2) 5.99

Lefty’s Caesar Salad — fresh greens, tossed in Caesar dressing, and topped with chicken, parmesan cheese, and croutons —
Whole 9.99. Half 5.49. 
(LP2) 4.99

Southwest Chicken Salad — crisp salad greens, and then topped with chicken, avocado, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese and roasted corn pepper black beans, chipotle ranch dressing —
Whole 9.99. Half 5.49. 
(LP2) 4.99

Asian Chicken Salad — fresh salad greens, then topped with chicken, apple, carrots, tomato, onion, crunchy chowmein noodles, seasame ginger dressing, drizzled with peanut sauce —
Whole 9.99. Half 5.49. 
(LP2) 4.99

Steak House Salad — crisp salad greens, topped with aged beef, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, onions, croutons, steakhouse dressing —
Whole 10.99. Half 6.49. 
(LP2) 5.99

Tuna Salad and Melon — fresh tuna salad served with a quarter of melon — 
Whole 6.99. (LP2) 5.99

Turkey Bacon Spinach Salad — fresh spinach, turkey breast, bacon, feta cheese, tomatoes, croutons, maple bacon dressing —
​Whole 10.99. Half 6.49. 
(LP2) 5.99

Lefty’s, which Williams shared is named after his father, has booth seating as well as a long communal table inside and will also have patio seating.  He looks forward to meeting his new neighbors and he’s excited for the new energy that downtown Fairborn has.

Lefty’s Eats and Espresso will be open from 6am -7pm Monday through Friday, opening at 7am on Saturday and closed on Sunday.

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