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Gem City Provisions: Meat and Cheese Masterpieces

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A business that creates charcuterie boards is all about turning food into art — blending creativity, flavor, and presentation into edible experiences. These businesses curate beautiful assortments of meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and other gourmet bites, often styled on wooden boards or trays for any occasion — from intimate date nights to large-scale corporate events. Bridget Robinson, who bartends at McDiggers and O’Leary’s, recently  launched Gem City Provisions. 

She can create customized boards, offering themed boards (like brunch, dessert, or seasonal) and catering to dietary preferences such as vegetarian, keto, or gluten-free. The artistry is just as important as the ingredients — think handcrafted cheeses, locally sourced honey, artisan crackers, and a pop of color from fresh herbs or edible flowers.

From intimate birthdays and casual weeknight dinners to large corporate events, Bridget provides beautifully curated boards that bring people together.

From rich cheeses to unique cured meats, seasonal fruits, fresh nuts, and local honey, every ingredient is chosen to create a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Whether selling ready-made boxes for pickup, delivering grazing tables for weddings, this  charcuterie entrepreneur is redefining how we snack, celebrate, and share food.

Gem City Provisions offers: 

  • Custom Charcuterie Boards – Tailored to fit any occasion or dietary preference.
  • Party Platters & Catering – Perfect for weddings, corporate events, and large gatherings.
  • Small Batch Local Products – We source only the finest, locally-sourced ingredients to make each board a delicious work of art.
  • Perfect for any Occasion, Big or Small: Whether it’s a Monday afternoon treat, a milestone birthday, or a large corporate function, we’ve got you covered.

Call 937-657-8446 or Email to book your board!

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A First Visit to Crafted & Cured

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Sidney resident Roger Garber shared his experience at the newly opened Crafted & Cured, located at 8 S. Market Street in Troy.
So after waiting for years for them to reopen Wednesday February 8th was the day. If you know me I love a good charcuterie board and that’s what this place is all about.
Ribbon ceremony was at 4:30 and we got there shortly after 5:00. I didn’t know what to expect or if there would even be room for us to be seated. Well my worries were at ease when we walked in. There is no hostess stand. You walk in and the bar area greets you with 63 beers on tap. You can start your tab there and use it throughout your visit.
We placed our drink order and I proceeded to ask all the important questions that I do. So they explain the whole building is open for exploration while your there or waiting on your board. We proceeded to the back of the restaurant where the charcuterie boards are ordered. There is a bar area there so you can sit there and watch them or go find a seat elsewhere.
We decided to go upstairs and watch from above. The space is an old bank and I was surprised by the height. The ceiling is a good 30+ ft high with intricate woodwork.
Later in our visit we found the original build receipt for $179,000 in 1930. I couldn’t imagine the cost to rebuild in 2023.
We found a small table for two by the overlook and waited for food. There are multiple tables and seating that accommodates multiple size parties.
Back to the boards, they offer numerous boards with different price ranges. They come with two meats and two cheeses with all the goodies.
There is a Cajun theme, seafood theme, regular board and the Best of the Best. You know I had to order that one.
You can buy items individually to a certain point. I forgot to ask but all the boards had fresh bread sliced. Not sure if that is made in house or from a local vendor. We waited about 15-20 minutes for our board to arrive. The ingredients are served on a slate board and it’s full edge to edge with goodness. Boards are made to serve 2-4 but that is all relevant to if your hungry or not.
We decided to get the dessert board but I told her I was in no hurry so take time making it while we explored more. I knew the bank vault was in the basement so we headed there.
The whole basement is open to explore and there are also restrooms down there. They haven’t figured it out yet but there is going to be a safe deposit program where you rent a box by the year. For the larger boxes they are going to have specially made barrels of bourbon and you buy a bottle and store it there. That program is still in the works so I’m not going to speculate all the details.
At that time I realized I didn’t have my table marker 24 in my hand. They give you markers when you order so they know where to take your food when it’s ready. I figured I must have left it up at the table so we went back upstairs and our other board was there waiting. That was an oops on my behalf but know one had bothered it or ate it all. They also have a huge wine selection that they sell at state minimum so you can take it to go or drink there. If you decide to drink it there they charge $8 bottle fee to open.
There are also self serve fresh water stations on the first and second floor. They also have 4 meads on tap and a few Strong ports. I talked to both owners and they answered all of my questions that I had for the night. I almost forgot to mention they are adding a bourbon bar upstairs. The one lady I talked to said they were starting that very soon. You can go upstairs and see the template and design for that. It was definitely a good date night for the wife and I and we will be back sooner than later. I would allow 90 minutes for a good experience. We stayed around 3 hours but we were just enjoying each others company and the atmosphere. Definitely two thumbs up and I’m grateful to this addition to downtown Troy. Can’t wait till the new pizza place opens. I’ll definitely be there to support them and enjoy that.

Crafted & Cured Set To Open in Troy

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Crafted & Cured will host a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony with the Troy Area Chamber of Commerce and city officials on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. This marks the official opening of Crafted & Cured on Market Street in Troy.  Ribbon cutting is scheduled for 4:30 PM and Crafted & Cured will open immediately following at 5 PM with the full menu available for purchase.

Regular operating hours begin February 9, 2023; Wednesday through Thursday 3-10 PM, Friday through Saturday 3 PM – midnight, and Sunday 11 AM – 7 PM.

“We feel incredibly honored to re-open Crafted & Cured to serve the greater Dayton community. We’ve missed our clientele and we look forward to foraging new relationships in the community of Troy and beyond. Everyone’s been incredibly supportive,” expressed Andy Routson and Christian Alvarez, co-owners of Crafted & Cured.

Crafted & Cured’s new location at 8 S Market St., holds significant historical value to the area, originally constructed in 1929 as The First Troy National Bank (formerly known as US Bank). During soft opening events, customers captured photos exploring the original architecture and bank features, specifically enjoying the Safety Deposit Vault, one of two original vaults in the space.

Photo by Cole Carpenter.

“Crafted & Cured will provide a unique dining environment in one of Troy’s most iconic structures. There is no doubt that this location will become a regional destination for people wanting a relaxing experience in a truly distinctive atmosphere.

This will be known as a place for people to spend time to sit and talk. There are no televisions, and the furnishings are inviting. There are few places like this anywhere and we are fortunate to have something like this in Troy,” explained Wade Westfall, landlord and owner of Four Sons Development.

Photo by Cole Carpenter.

Crafted & Cured will open with a charcuterie bar featuring boards and bar bites, 60-taps of craft beer, ciders, sours, and meads. Wine and champagne sold by the glass and bottle. An additional bar with a bourbon-centric beverage program will be added in the coming months, along with an expanded food program.

Crafted & Cured plans to extend operating hours as foot-traffic increases and will continue to expand the staff. To join the team at Crafted & Cured, email [email protected] with resume and cover letter.

Crafted & Cured

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8 S Market Street
Troy, OH 45373

Wed &  Thurs 3-10pm
Fri & Satt 3pm – midnight
Sun 11am – 7pm

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Charcuterie Class at Lucky Star Brewery

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Dayton Charcuterie Gal in collaboration with Lucky Star Brewery are hosting the Cinco de Mayo workshop of your dreams!
30 tickets available! Each attendee makes their own Cinco de Mayo board, get a charcuterie cup for snacking and your choice of one mimosa, beer, glass of wine or frozen margarita to sip on while we build! Ticket sales will end May 4th at 7pm!

Texas Beef & Cattle Company Hosts Charcuterie & Chill

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Pitmaster Nunez is passionate about his meat….and cured meats are no different! And we had so much fun last year…Let’s do it again!!

With 30+ years experience in smoking meats, the Pitmaster’s curiosity into the culinary art has been piqued… by Charcuterie! A select few have tasted the venison summer sausage, brats and smoked salmon…with RAVE REVIEWS! Now, we’re ready to share some tasty smoked and cured treats with our community!

Charcuterie and Chill at Wright Dunbar Eatery

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Pitmaster Nunez is at it again…and he’s pulled out all of the stops!

With 30+ years experience in smoking meats, the Pitmaster’s curiosity into the culinary art has been piqued… by Charcuterie! A select few have tasted the venison summer sausage, brats and smoked salmon…with RAVE REVIEWS! Now, we’re ready to share some tasty smoked and cured treats with our community!

Texas Beef & Cattle Company is inviting you to a decadent winter celebration: Your presence is requested on Tuesday, Dec 19th, from 6-9pm at Texas Beef & Cattle Company – 1101 West Third Street – Dayton, OH 45402 for heavy hors d’oeuvres – Charcuterie style. Local Beer and Local Texan Beer will be available for purchase, but please bring your own cigars!!

Cost is $15 per person and covers your one-of-a-kind, ground- breaking, testament to what is next hors d’oeuvres.