C'est Tout

Clambake at C’est Tout

June 27, 2013 By Lisa Grigsby 1 Comment

It may not be seaside, but Chef Dominique Fortin at C’est Tout is celebrating summer with their annual clambake this weekend. Through Saturday you can order this New England special and you’ll get Lobster, Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, Clams with Potatoes, Onion and Sweet Corn $38.50. You can also order ala carte and enjoy the Lobster eggroll, a Lobster salad with Mango, Berries and Cilantro Pineapple Vinaigrette or perhaps just a sauteed Crab Cake with Country Mustard Sauce. These special will be available during dinner service only.

To add to the festivities, C’est Tout will even be featuring live music on Friday and Saturday from 7:30-10:30pm. Friday it will be Reyna on the guitar with Dana singing and Saturday Lou and Pamela are a piano player and singer who do classics, according to the C’est Tout hostess.

C’est Tout is located at 2600 Far Hills Avenue in Oakwood. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling 298-0022. C’est Tout will be closed Monday 7/1 through Thursday 7/4 and reopen for lunch on Friday at 11am.

Roasted Lobster, Rice, Vegetables Julienne, Truffle Butter Sauce $26.95

New England Clambake-Lobster, Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, Clams with Potatoes, Onion and Sweet Corn $38.50

Live Music

Friday 6/28 Reyna and Dana perform 7:30-10:30

Saturday 6/29 Lou and Pamela perform 7:30-10:30

Closings

C’est Tout will be closed Monday 7/1 through Thursday 7/4. We will reopen for regular business hours on Friday 7/5.

C’est Tout Celebrates 10th birthday

January 17, 2013 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

Chef and owner Dominique Fortin invites you to celebrate C’est Tout‘s 10th anniversary with a special menu this Friday and Saturday, Jan 18 & 19 and Monday Jan 21st. According to their website Fortin’s lifelong dream of owning and operating his own bistro began when he was a young man in Chartres, France. Starting at Henri IV in Chartres, he began a 20-year odyssey gaining valuable experience at some of the world’s finest restaurants – Berlioz in Paris, the Alpine Rose near Stadt, London’s Connaught Hotel, LaCremaillere in New York, LeFrancais and Ciel Bleu in Chicago, Gazebo in Boca Raton, Atlanta’s Riviera, and Connecticut’s La Colline Verte. It was in Connecticut that he met Joseph Reif, who talked Dominique into coming to Dayton to replace Dieter Krug as Executive Chef at L’Auberge.

Along the way, Dominique met and married Sallie, his life and business companion (she keeps the books for the bistro). They are two parts of a triad that makesC’est Tout work. C’est Tout opened its doors on January 21, 2003. “As a chef, your dream is always to own a little bistro,” Fortin notes. “We have a great system here with Sallie in back to keep the books, a dedicated staff and myself to worry about cooking and tasting. When
Fortin admits he is somewhat demanding. “I’m a pure French guy, now with an American touch. And I am very difficult to please.
I expect the best. I want the best. Somepeople may say that I am difficult to work with, but after they have worked with me a little time, they learn. I’m a teacher. I want to be able to teach them here the same way that I learned in France, to pass on my knowledge.I have good people to help me, I get to do what l love to do.”

Special Anniversary Menu:

Duck Soup with Roasted Garlic and Beet Chips 7.95
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Sautéed Foie Gras with Pears, Pecans, and Cranberries – Honey Lavender Sauce 18.95
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Cold Avocado Mousse with Jumbo Crab and Bell Peppers – Lemon Tapenade 12.95
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Braised Beef “Ravioli” – Compote of Oyster Mushrooms 9.75
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Watercress, Spaghetti Squash, Roasted Tomato, Artichoke with Whole Wheat Blinis -Champagne Vinaigrette 7.50
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Sautéed Skate Wings with Belgian Endive, Snow Peas, and Roasted Egg Plant -Pistachio Pepper Sauce 23.95
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Medallion of Sturgeon, Brown Rice Kohlrabi Scallion Egg Rolls with Caviar Fennel Champagne Sauce 29.95
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Colorado Lamb Rack “Persille” with Lentils Curried Stew Natural Jus 38.75
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Tournedo of Beef, Sautéed Foie Gras, Truffle Galette Potato, and Root Vegetables Port Wine Sauce 34.95

Twas the Night Before Christmas, What Dayton Restaurants Will Be Open?

December 18, 2012 By Lisa Grigsby 2 Comments

Take a much-needed break from the last-minute present-wrapping and feast-prepping, and let the area’s best chefs create the main culinary event for you and your loved ones. Below, are our top picks for dining out on Christmas Eve and even, a few notable spots opening up their doors on Christmas Day. We also suggest you call for reservations, as many places will be booked up.

Dayton Restaurants Open Christmas Eve

Carvers Steaks & Chops
1535 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-7099
Noon to 7pm

Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
4432 Walnut Street, Dayton, OH 45440
(937) 320-9548
5 – 10pm

C’est Tout Bistro
2600 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering
(937) 298-0022
5 -10pm

Champps Americana
7880 Washington Village Drive, Washington Twp.
(937) 433-2333
Noon to 10 pm

Giuliano, An Anticoli Tavern
67 S. Main Street, Miamisburg
(937) 859-3000
4 -9pm

Jay’s Seafood Restaurant
225 E Sixth Street Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 222-2892
4-8pm

Neil’s Heritage House
2323 West Schantz Avenue, Dayton OH
(937) 298-86111
3 -7pm

Shen’s Szechuan & Sushi
7580 Poe Ave Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 898-3860
11am – 10pm

Spaghetti Warehouse
6 W. Fifth Street, Dayton OH 45402
(937) 461-3913
11am – 8pm

The Caroline
5 South Market Street, Troy , OH 45373
(937) 552-7676
3- 8pm Christmas Buffet Only
Adults – $20.95, Children 5 to 12 – $9.95, Under 5 Free

The Oakwood Club
2414 Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood, Ohio 45419
(937) 293-6973
4-9pm

For all those folks who may not celebrate Christmas, or just don’t want to cook that day, there are indeed a few restaurants that will be open for your dining pleasure. Of course you can always dine at Waffle House- they never close, but no matter where you dine out, please remember that the staff of these places have given up their holiday to serve you, so please tip generously, as working on a holiday is never fun, but should at least be profitable for those away from their families.

As always, if you know of a place we missed, feel free to add it in the comments!

Dayton Restaurants Open Christmas Day

Amar India Restaurant
2759 Miamisburg Centerville Road
(937) 439-9005
12 – 7pm

Champps Americana
7880 Washington Village Drive, Washington Twp.
(937) 433-2333
Noon to 10 pm

Fricker’s
7 Area Locations
5pm – 2am

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks
4429 Cedar Park Drive (at The Greene) Beavercreek, OH 45440
(937) 431-9200
11am – 8pm

Neil’s Heritage House
2323 West Schantz Avenue, Dayton OH
(937) 298-86111
3 -7pm

Shen’s Szechuan & Sushi
7580 Poe Ave Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 898-3860
11am – 10pm

Dayton’s Newest Discount Dining Deals

January 14, 2011 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

First there was Groupon, then Living Social, and now Rewards Magazine has just introduced their discount dining certificate program- Double Take Deals. An advantage this program has: when you purchase these deals you’ll get a pdf email certificate back- so no waiting for the mail! If you like any of the offers, you must act quickly. DoubleTakeDeals.com offers are typically only available for ten days — or until the maximum quantity of discount savings certificates are sold. Certificates are NOT valid during Restaurant Week or on holidays. Listed below are the latest deals

Happy Dining!

Amelia’s Bistro

$20 For $40 Worth Of Fine Dining And Drinks At Amelia’s Buy Now

We serve what we call Rustic Comfort Food. Try our NEW CAB (Certified Angus Beef. ) They now offer a 16oz bone-in rib eye, a fabulous veal chop that will melt in your mouth, and you should also try one of their vegetarian choices like the vegetable lasagna or margherita pizza. They also have barbequed chicken pizza and offer many designer salads, delectable appetizers and sandwiches. For more flair, order thei table side Caesar Salad and Bananas Foster.

129 W. Franklin St. Bellbrook, OH 45305 937-310-3040

Lunch Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 am – 2:00pm
Dinner Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 4:00 – 9:00pm Friday & Saturday 4:00pm – 10:00 pm
Closed Sunday

C’est Tout – A French Bistro Featuring American & French Entrees

$25 For $50 Worth Of American & French Bistro Cuisines Buy Now

Step inside C’est Tout and you will feel as though you are somewhere in the south of France, with the cheery yellow of the faux plaster walls, the white woodwork, brass railings, tapestried chairs, and the framed posters and paintings, C’est Tout will envelope you in an ambiance that is relaxing, glowing with charm and welcoming. On a sunny day, the tables on the terrace make a fine perch to watch the world go by. In the evening, the lighting becomes more dramatic and the bar takes on a cosmopolitan feel.

Chef/Proprietor Dominique Fortin wouldn’t have it any other way.

LUNCH: Mon-Sat 11-2:30 DINNER: Mon-Thurs 5-10; Fri & Sat 5-11
ENJOY OUR “BAR MENU” 5 UNTIL LATE NIGHT
CLOSED SUNDAY’S -EXCEPT FOR LARGE PARTIES

The Grub Steak Restaurant

$20 For $40 Worth of Fine Family Dining Buy Now

The Grub Steak’s secret of success is no secret. Steaks cut by on-premises meat cutters, hot bread made from scratch and homemade salad dressings all contribute to the food quality of the Grub Steak. Years of experimentation have led to the development of the house specialty: “Royal Ribs.” This barbeque-flavored treat is made from prime cut of the finest pork loin and served on wooden skewers, the great taste of barbecue ribs without the mess!

2098 South Alex Rd. West Carrollton, OH 45449 937-276-4193
Mon.-Thur. 4pm-9pm, Fri. 11am-10pm, Sat. 3pm-10pm, Sun. 12pm-8pm

The Hawthorn Grill

$15 For $30 Worth Of Eclectic American Dining Buy Now

American cuisine with a twist. Offering everything from appetizers, soups and salads to delightful white wine-braised pork and chicken-n-biscuits entrees. Walk into the warm, inviting atmosphere and you will feel right at home in front of the fireplace. Chef Candace Rinke‘s attention to detail is evident in both entrees and side dishes. “Like mom made, but better.”

1222 East Stroop West Kettering, OH 45449 937-298-2222
Tues – Thurs 5pm-9pm Fri. 11:30am – 10pm Sat. 5pm-10pm

Jeet India Restaurant

$20 For $40 Worth Of Indian Cuisine Buy Now

Aesthetic decor, delicious food, and unparalleled service: come taste the authentic sounds of India. Delicious cuisines are prepared by our world-renowned chefs, who have created mouthwatering masterpieces sure to delight your taste buds.

2632 Colonel Glen Hwy. Fairborn, OH 45324 937-431-8881

Lunch: Mon.-Thurs. 11am-2:30pm Fri & Sat. 11am-3pm · Sun. 11am-3pm
Dinner: Mon.-Thurs. 5pm-9pm Fri. & Sat. 5pm-10pm · Sun. 5pm-9pm

Savona Restaurant & Wine Bar

$20 For $40 Worth Of American Cuisine With Mediterranean Influence Buy Now

Chef Keith Taylor creates Modern American cuisine with Mediterranean influence, using only the finest local ingredients. An inspirational wine list has been created with the philosophy; that food and wine are not just intended to complement one another, but to inspire, as well. Complement your food!

79 S. Main St.Centerville, OH 45459 937-610-9835

Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday 5pm – 9pm Friday – Saturday 5pm – 10pm

The Dock

$20 For $40 Worth Of Boathouse Dining Buy Now

A unique seaside-style restaurant, land-locked in Enon, Ohio. It is reminiscent of so many waterfront restaurants from the Bahamas to Key West and north to Maine. Outdoor dining by beautiful ponds with old dry-docked boats and indoor dining by a charming waterfall help to create the vacation atmosphere you are looking for year ’round. The free live entertainment is an added bonus for all ages.

The Dock features fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, pastas, chicken and prime rib, slow roasted on the outdoor grill. Terrific evening and weekend dinner specials round out an extensive menu of reasonably priced entrees.
250 West Main Street Enon, OH 4532 937-864-5011
Open Tues.-Fri. 4pm-9pm and Sat. 3pm-10pm

French Bistro Introduces New Specials

November 3, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby 1 Comment

Chef Dominique Fortin has introduced a new version of his daily specials and invites you to visit C’est Tout for a two course meal at a great price. Here are the weekly features:

MON : Chicken Pot Pie $12.95
TUES: Spaghetti and Meatballs with Garlic Bread $10.95
WED: Pork Chop, Sweet Potato Casserole and Vegetables – $12.75
THURS: Homemade Meatloaf with Pomme Puree and Vegetables – Red Wine Sauce $10.95
FRI: Fish ‘n’ Chips- Tartare Sauce $14.50
SAT: Roasted Prime Rib ” au jus” small $15.95 queen $19.75 king $26.50

Each meal comes with your choice of a small house salad or a cup of the soup du jour! Enjoy these specials Mon – Thurs between 5 – 10pm and Fri and Sat from 5 – 11pm. C’est Tout is closed on Sunday’s. The restaurant is located at 2600 Far Hills Avenue.

$20.50 Menu’s at Area Restaurants Salut Dayton Opera

October 15, 2010 By Lisa Grigsby 3 Comments

Support the Dayton Opera’s 50th Anniversary Season

Porgy & Bess is the Great American Opera, celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2010! With beloved music like “Summertime,” “I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” and “Bess You Is My Woman Now”, the residents of Catfish Row, 1920’s Charleston SC, will vividly come to life on the stage of the Schuster Center. This production will bring together a broad-based community-wide collaboration and celebration fitting for the 50th Season opener!

The Story of Porgy and Bess

Porgy and Bess Synopsis

Throughout the 1920’s, George Gershwin was one of the Broadway musical theater’s leading lights. By the end of 1930, he had composed the scores for 22 complete shows as well as collaborating on others; but it was Gershwin’s first instrumental concert work, Rhapsody in Blue in 1924, that made him famous. It may seem strange that a productive, sought-after songwriter would devote the better part of two years to a single large work, but Porgy and Bess was Gershwin’s magnum opus. It was nourished by more than a decade of technical study and a longheld interest in African-American experience. It boasts of a fine African-American play by DuBose Heyward and Gershwin’s music brings to the play dramatic power, humor, tragedy, rich atmospheric colors and finely drawn characterizations. Incorporating a wealth of blues and jazz idioms into the classical art form of opera, Gershwin considered it his finest work.

Nine of Dayton’s finest restaurants and clubs will salute Dayton Opera’s 50th Anniversary Season opener Porgy and Bess from October 14-31 with special low-country menus or features priced at $20.50.
Reservations are suggested for this special dining event.

C’est Tout Bistro 937-298-0022

Coco’s Bistro 937-228-2626

Jay’s Seafood Restaurant 937-222-2892

L’Auberge 937-299-5536
New Orleans Catfish with Black Beans and Dirty Rice -Or- Duck and Chicken Jambalaya

Savona Restaurant and Wine Bar 937-610-9835

Paragon Supper Club 937-433-1234

Dayton Woman’s Club 937-228-1124Sunday brunch, Oct. 31 only 11:30 am – 2 pm – Open to the Public, but reservations require. The monthly brunch has been changed from Oct. 10 to Oct. 31 this month only because of the opera performance. The charge for this Halloween Brunch is $15, tax and tip included.

*The Dayton Country Club 937-294-2735

*Engineers Club of Dayton 937-228-2148 Friday, Oct. 29 only-Reservations require

*Indicates one in the party must be a member