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The Silos Food Hall & Beer Garden Now Open

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The Silos, Dayton’s newest food hall and beer garden,  is now open at 810 E. First Street, just down the road from the 2nd Street Market.  The original plan for owners Wes Hartshorn, Shannon Thomas and Scott Johnson, was to open in the summer of 2024, but it took a lot longer to jump through all the hoops of construction, zoning and permitting for the 1.5-acre property.  Seeing the results, it sure was worth the wait!
When I arrived for my first visit, I got lucky and parked on the street right in front of the building, which is easy to find since the Silos stand out from a couple blocks away.
As you enter you’re greeted by the central bar, which seemed to service the guests pretty quickly.  All beverage service is handled at the bar. You can start a tab if you’ll be there for a bit.
With 16 tap handles and a full liquor license, you’ll have no problem finding something that quenches your thirst!  The House beer has been created for them by Warped Wing, it’s a pilsner called Load Lifter, which is named after the huge crane at the brewery’s headquarters.  Plenty of craft beers and Hartshorn says they’ll always have $2 PBR’s. Nonalcoholic options include kombucha, THC beverages and and sodas.
Here’s a look at the opening offerings:
An eclectic mix of table and sofa seating is scattered around with seating for a couple of hundred with the 2nd floor atmosphere is jungle/industrial with a very cozy feeling with all the plants and some couch seating for about 80 upstairs, you can take the stairs or the elevator to get upstairs.  Garage doors and plenty of outdoor seating will expand the food hall, once spring weather arrives.
Located on the perimeter of the building are the four food vendors each created in a shipping container.   Each vendor pays a flat monthly rent and all decisions about their business are up to them. The food options include:
Kung Fu BBQ – a family owned eatery that serves worldly-inspired cuisine with a unique American BBQ smoked interpretation. They draw influences from the Philippines, Japan, Hawaii, Mexico and more. Think Birria tacos made with Smoked Brisket and Filipino Pork Belly Adobo with garlic rice

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Indigo– 100% gluten and dairy free , plant forward dishes like salads, grain bowls and burritos


The Burger Bistro by Cece’s Kitchen– featuring elevated burgers and sandwiches that includes traditional American burger along with a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, glazed salmon filet sandwich, black bean burger, sliders, wings, fried mac & cheese balls and of course fries – cheese fries with a house-made cheese sauce. Be sure and check them out and tell them DaytonDining sent you!

Nood Bar– asian inspired food with a twist that includes noodle dishes, bao buns and dumplings by Chef Dane Shipp
On my visit today the place was bustling, with lots of families and friendly folks willing to share seating and talk about what they ordered and liked best. The staff were hustling, keeping tables clean and the trash emptied.  It was a great first experience and I’m sure it will get event better as they all get into a rhythm.

The Silos

810 E 1st, Downtown Dayton

Free street parking is available on Meige, Taylor, East First, Pond, and East Second Streets

Tuesday – Thursday 4-10 PM
Friday 4 PM – Midnight
Saturday 11 AM – Midnight
Sunday 11 AM – 7 PM

Dayton’s Premier Wine & Gourmet Food Festival returns

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The original “Party in the Park” was the brain child of two friends, Vail Miller Sr. of Heidelberg and Mike Frank of Arrow Wine.  With a mission of bringing wine out of just the wine cellars and homes of people to the general public, the idea of a wine festival was born.  Now 19 years later, Fleurs et Vin is the most anticipated, talked about and attend wine event in the Miami Valley.

On Sunday, May 23 from 1- 4pm, wine connoisseurs and novices alike will sample the best wines from around the world while enjoying culinary treats from top independent restaurants in the region-click here to see the lineup. The $60 advance admission ticket ($70 at the park) will allow you to to choose from hundreds of wines to samples, chat with winery owners like Amber Lee of J. Lohr Vineyards in San Jose, CA and enjoy the live jazz being played by JT Fedrick/Sax Groove.  Participating restaurants include:  Amber Rose, Carver’s, El Meson, Mamma DiSalvo’s The Oakwood Club, L’Auberge and fifteen more.  For the complete list, click here.

As you stroll through the tent, be sure and make some bids on the silent auction, which will feature gift baskets filled with art, theater tickets and restaurant gift certificates and even a weeks stay at a Lake Norris vacation cabin.  A live auction will get under way at about 3:45pm and some of the early highlights include a hideaway bar cabinet, donated by Bruning’s Wine Cellar, Chef Dinner’s and wine collectibles and verticals.

Not a wine drinker?  Then you may want to spend your time in the Beer Garden featuring Belgium favorites, Stella Artois, Leffe and Hoegaarden. Souvenir glasses will be available for just $2 each.

Proceeds from the event will benefit 13 arts organizations as well as individuals infected, affected and at risk of HIV/AIDS. This event is truly like none other in the Miami Valley.

One day, two causes, 300+ wines and over 1000 friends.

For more info or to purchase tickets, visit the Fleurs et Vin Website.
Tickets also available at area wine stores like Arrow Wine, Bella Vino, Bruning’s Wine Cellar, Dorothy Lane Market, Jerardi’s Little Store, Miami Valley Wine & Liquor,
Miami Valley Wine & Spirits, Rumblseat Wine and The Wine Gallery

UPDATE – TICKET GIVE-AWAY!!!

We’re giving away a pair of free tickets to Fleurs et Vin ($140 value) – just comment below and tell us your favorite place in the Dayton Region to drink or buy wine.  Be sure to include your email address (won’t be made public) so we can notify you if you win.  We’ll announce the winner on our Facebook Fan Page by 5pm Saturday 5/21.  Good Luck!