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Archer’s Tavern Celebrates 15th Anniversary All Week!

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It was fifteen years ago this week that Dan Apolito, Mike Fullenkamp, and Scott Dorsten openend Archer’s Taven in Centerville.  They are going all out with a week long celebration,  bringing back classic food favorites, as well as offering discounted alcohol Monday through Friday until 9pm.  They will also be celebrating with all the same specials at the Kettering location, which is just 9 years old.

Speaking with Apolito, who’s had a long career in the hospitality business, working for Applebee’ before he opened his own place  shared who he’s “learned how important local restaurant are to the local community.  We supply jobs, provide a place for people to gather, celebrate and connect and communities are often identified by the businesses that operate within them.”   He’s proud to support the Miami Valley and many of the nonprofits with fundraiser they host at Archer’s.

Here are the special menu’s they’ll be featuring”

 

anniversary specials

They’ll end the week celebrating with their annual crawfish boil on Saturday. With crawfish flown in from Louisiana, Gumbo, and beer specials, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Starting at  2pm Saturday at Centerville only, $10/plate. If you make it to your 3rd plate that will be just $5/plate and you can fill up as many plates as you can eat,  until they sell out.

Apollito also owns the Stone House Tavern in Waynesville and he tell us Waynesville has just created a DORA there so you can sip and shop your way down Main Street.   They feature live music on the patio every Thursday.

Archer’s Tavern Celebrates 12th Birthday

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Dan Apolito

Archer’s Tavern in Centerville will be celebrating their 12th anniversary starting this Saturday!
Co-Owner  Dan Apolito says they created the week long celebration filled with special events and drink specials after they survived their first year in business as a thank you to all who supported them.  He shared that he still has 4 of the original crew from 2010 working at the restaurant. And while the menu has changed through out the years, surprisingly their top selling items have remained consistent over the years:

Sticky Burger
Wings
Fresh Cut Fries
Philly Cheese Steak
Pepperoni Pizza
They opened with 12 beers on tap and currently they have 28 taps. Back when they opened there were no craft breweries in Dayton and now most of their draft sales are brewed locally. Check out the beer list here.
Co -owner Mike Fullenkamp, who runs daily operations, and Apolito bothlearned the restaurant trade while working at Applebee’s and they along with one silent partner have created a success with Archer’s, adding a 2nd Kettering location in 2016.

The birthday festivities start this Saturday at 2pm with a Crawfish Boil!

They’ve flown in  Crawfish  from Louisiana, and will be cooking up pots fo Jambalaya, serving Abita Beers and Hurricanes! Get a plate for $10, after your 3rd plate it becomes all you can eat until the crawfish run out, which Apolito shares is usually a couple of hours
Monday June 27th – Pajama day! Wear your jammies in and receive a FREE kid’s meal!
Tuesday June 28th – Their actual  birthday! Cup cakes and Tiki Tuesday! They’ll be giving away  with free cupcakes and will also feature their house made pina coladas, hawaiian pizza and hawaiian burger!
Wednesday June 29th – Jazzercise Workout Wednesday 💪🏼
Thursday June 30th – 70’s Disco Dance Party – break out those bell bottoms! You’ll get to boogie with your favorite alumni bartenders! 🕺🏼
Friday July 1st – Christmas in July – which means CHRISTMAS MULES!
Apolito is quick to mention they owe much of their success to their great customers and staff.  Speaking of which, they’d love to add a few smiling faces to their team.

Archer’s Tavern Centerville

9496 Dayton-Lebanon Pike,
Centerville, OH 45458mobile-phone

(937) 401-1015

Hours

Mon-Thurs 11:00am – 10:30pm

Fri-Sat9:00am – Midnight

Sunday9:00am – 10:00pm

Visit their sister restaurant at 2030 E Dorothy Lane in Kettering

Archer’s Celebrates 6th Birthday! All Week!

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Half off all bar drinks all week (beer, wine, liquor)

The uber popular eatery, Archer’s Tavern will celebrate it’s 6th birthday starting tomorrow with a week long celebration of activities.

The restaurant located at 9496 Dayton Lebanon Pike,  is also known by the intersection of 48 and Sheehan Rd., across from the Mega Kroger in Centerville.

Food Adventures has loved this place since this place since the get go.. Why?  It is a simple formula, good food, good service , good prices.  They also have a great draft beer list.  Whether you are a regular customer, or havent tried the place, this upcoming week is a great time to catch some fun events at Archer’s Tavern.  

 

HERE IS THE SKINNY ON THE 6th BIRTHDAY WEEK PARTIES:

SATURDAY JUNE 25th– Their famous CRAWFISH BOIL for $7  plate.  It goes from noon – till its gone.  This is a MUST EAT !!   Can you eat more plates that than the Big Ragu who will be stopping by?  Also, featuring Louisiana Brewery, ABITA beers that pair perfectly with the “mud bugs.”

 

Crawfish $7 a plate Saturday at noon

SUNDAY JUNE 26th– They will feature a BLOODY MARY BAR, CORNHOLE, LADDER BALL, and GIANT JENGA. All day Sunday.

 

MONDAY JUNE 27th– It is a BEACH PARTY on the patio. Hawaiian shirts are a must !

 

From MONDAY JUNE 27th thru FRIDAY JULY 1st – you get half-priced bar drinks from 11am-9pm (beer, liquor, wine).

Happy 6th Birthday !

 

TUESDAY JUNE 28th– Archer’s Tavern’s official birthday! There will be BIRTHDAY  CAKES and it is PATIO POUNDER DAY where you can MAKE YOUR OWN SANGARIA CONCOCTION.

 

Owners Dan and Mike have a lot planned next week

WEDNESDAY JUNE 29th– ALICE IN WONDERLAND THEME.  Dress up as your favorite character as Archer’s taps kegs of MAD HATTER BEER !

 

THURSDAY JUNE 30th– Sports day! All kids wearing a sports jersey get a FREE COOKIE !!  Also, BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS, 9am – pancake breakfast – FREE !  All young athletes and parents are welcome to the motivational seminar from former Buckeyes Tim Williams and Donnie Avege.  Also former Philadelphia Eagle, Andy Harmon will be in attendance.

Keg tappings and more

 

FRIDAY JULY 1st– SUPERHERO DAY – BATMAN AND BATGIRL will be on hand to meet the kids. You are welcome to take photos.  We have a feeling Hungry Jax’s kids will take advantage of this one…

 

The Big Ragu will see you at Archer’s

It is a great week to eat and drink to your heart’s content.  Stop in and you may see some of the Food Adventures Crew at some of these events.

HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY ARCHERS TAVERN !! – we wish you many more years of success.

 

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Flown in Crawfish from Louisiana !

Beers and Crawfish boils – this Saturday

Look at those crawfish

Crawfish Boil

Archers – good food, good service , good prices

The Burgers at Archer’s really stack up

1/2 off all drinks all week

it is worth repeating half off drinks ! ALL WEEK !

Archer’s – 6 years of success in Centerville

Plenty of seating – see you there !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ickey, Archer’s and Asthma

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Food Adventures is all about fun, food and the lighter side of life.  We pick out Dayton eatings spots and have great times doing so.  Today however, we want to take time to mention a serious cause.  Chef House, Hungry Jax and The Big Ragu are fans of the restaurants that give back to the community.  Today we recognize another such effort from the owners of Archer’s Tavern in Centerville.

Today we recognize the final hours to get involved with a charitable cause at the 1st Annual Dayton Fairways for Airways a Celeb Pro-Am golf Outing to benefit the Javonte Woods Foundation.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

Always involved with local charities

— On August 14th, 2010, Princeton High School Student Jovante Woods died suddenly from a severe asthma attack. His parents, Ickey and Chandra, were inspired to keep his memory alive.   They started the Javonte Woods foundation with the goal of educating and helping prevent others from experiencing the loss of a loved one to this condition.

— ARCHER’S TAVERN and Former Cincinnati Bengal’s Football star ICKEY WOODS have teamed up to hold a golf outing for the foundation at NCR Country Club Monday May 9th.  Last minute golfers may be able to attend, email [email protected]

 

— Some of the celebs expected to be in attendance include:

Ed Young, former UD Basketball superstar

Jim Breech, former Bengal Kicker

Andy Harmon, former Philadelphia Eagles Defensive All Star from Centerville

Ira Hillary, Bengals former Wide Receiver

James Brooks, Bengals former All Pro Running Back

Pete Johnson, former Bengals Running Back

Tom Browning, former Reds Pitcher

Solomon Wilcots, former Bengal Defensive Back and current ESPN personality

Keith Byars, former Ohio State and Philadelphia Eagles star running back and Dayton native

Hanford Dixon, former Cleveland Browns star Defensive Back

 

The Big Ragu is still looking for his golf ball at NCR North course

NCR Country Club is the perfect backdrop for this event, Monday, with its world class courses.  Thick brush and tricky fairways, will make for a fun and challenging outing.  We wish the participants the best of luck, and the celebs too !

Food Adventures also wishes the foundation and “Fairways for Airways” much success in the future. Thank you to the organizers, like Archer’s owner Dan Apolito, Ickey Woods and the celebs.  Also a shout out to the people who patronize this tournament.  You make the world go ’round !

If you would like to donate or get involved in next year’s event, email [email protected] or shop Bengals signed mechandise at the Jovante Woods Store

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Stone House Tavern & DMM’s Food Adventures Hosts Local Beer Tasting Dec 15th

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A Beer Event is coming to Stone House Tavern on December 15th

Calling all beer enthusiasts! Would you love to talk to the people that brew your favorite beers? Dec 15th will be your chance to mingle and drink with the owners of 5 area brewing companies.

Stone House Tavern is teaming up with the Food Adventures Crew for this one-night-only party!   They have pulled the chairs out of the bar, and will even host an after party with drink specials.

Stone House Tavern is only releasing 50 tickets for this pre-pay only event.  It is also a great chance to sample some of the best kitchen creations from Stone House!

You can only order your tickets online, by clicking HERE.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

WHAT: “STANDING ROOM ONLY” – a night with LOCAL BREWERS (Finger foods and appetizers included).

WHEN: DECEMBER 15th, 7pm-9pm  “after party ” with drink specials and cash bar 9pm–?

WHERE: STONE HOUSE TAVERN at 258 S Main St WAYNESVILLE

PRICE: $30 per person, includes gratuity (6 beers, finger foods/appetizers).  

Pre-pay only, limited seats, TICKETS MAY ONLY BE BOUGHT ONLINE HERE

 

The area brewers to be featured:

They will be in attendance !

LOCK 27 BREWING CO. – The brilliant brainchild of businessman and home brewer turned  entrepreneur, Steve Barnhart.  Located in Centerville, Lock 27 has made a huge impact in the area with its European “Gastro Pub” feel.  Meet Steve and learn his story about how he followed his brewing passion, and took a chance to fulfill a dream.

 

THE DAYTON BEER COMPANY – Meet owner Pete Hilgeman, the trailblazer and the first in Dayton area to start the “rebirth” of brewing locally due to changes in state laws.  Hear about his original bar on Dorothy Lane and undertaking the project of opening a second beer hall type location at the corner of 2nd and Madison Streets in Downtown, Dayton.  They have also started canning their products for regional distribution.

 

The Dayton Beer Company is coming !

RIVERTOWN BREWING CO., CINCINNATI – Trend setting brewery owned by Jason Roeper, located in Northern Cincinnati.  Talk personally with Rivertown brewing managers, and discover their passion for beer, philosophy on brewing, and innovative ideas to expand his business in the future.  This brewery is becoming a “little giant” in Cincinnati, due to their increase in bottling production.  This is a great chance to learn about “whats next” in the craft beer scene.

 

YELLOW SPRINGS BREWERY – Another local brewery that is under expansion and has begun canning  their brews.  Meet the owners and brewers behind this popular brewing company.  Learn about their philosophy on beer and what is important to them, as they continue to achieve more and more success.

 

Rivertown from Cincinnati

WARPED WING BREWING CO. – One of Dayton’s more popular breweries, Warped Wing has been pushing the envelope in partnerships and distribution.  They were the first brewery to start canning beer in Dayton in over 50 years.  Nick Bowman, partner/owner always has interesting stories on what is coming next, and how their new kitchen offerings will  affect the growth of their brewery.  Learn about the company and their dedication to honoring famous Daytonians with their product.

 

Does this sound like a great Food Adventure event or what?

Time to get your tickets and get ready to mingle wells and jingle bells.  This is a great early Christmas gift for any craft beer lover, or treat yourself to a nice night out.

REMEMBER:  5 Breweries, 6 Beers, One night only – Gt your tickets before we sell this thing out !

In attendance will be the Food Adventures Crew : Big Ragu, Hungry Jax and Chef House, as well as owner/partner of Stone House Tavern, Dan Apolito!

A popular brewery

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We pulled the chairs, its just beer and brewers !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Food Adventures Takes Aim at Archer’s + $20 Gift Certificate !!

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You have driven by and seen the packed parking lot, so you know something is up.  Archer’s Tavern has just surpassed its 3rd year in business and is still cookin’ right along in more ways than one.  Owner’s Dan Apolito, Scott Dorsten and Mike Fullenkamp have a great formula for success.  Good food, good drink, and affordable prices.  The owners also immerse themselves in the community, donating to various churches, charities and youth organizations.  The belief is “If you do good things for people, it will come back to you.”  The menu, which is printed on newspaper, keeps customers coming back for sure.

Archer’sm, located at 9496 Dayton Lebanon Pike, is a family pub-style restaurant named after John Archer Jr.  who owned Centerville’s first tavern.  This nod to history is true to form with ownership’s belief in local involvement.

From Burgers and Pizzas, to Salads and Craft Beers, there is something for everyone at Archer’s Tavern.  Don’t forget the special events they showcase from time to time.

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— Family Friendly Atmosphere with a pub feel.  You could bring the kids here after a soccer game, or sit at the bar with some friends.

— Great Craft Beer selection on tap and in bottles.  Archer’s partners with regional breweries for some rare, delicious selections.  Their rotating selection is sure to please thirsty patrons.

The Brandon Burger features Zink’s Local Beef , a fried egg, and bacon on top.

— Affordable meals with most selections in  the $7-$10 range.  They even have a burger for under $4.

— Don’t miss their special events throughout the year.  Whether it is a crawfish boil to celebrate their anniversary or a beer/menu tasting featuring Goose Island beers, these events are worth checking out.  Stay tuned to their website and Facebook Page to keep up with the latest happenings.   Here is EXCLUSIVE SCOOP on the next upcoming event !

****EXCLUSIVE SCOOP !  YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST ! ***

Archer’s will feature a CHILI COOKOFF on Saturday, September 14th from 2pm-4pm.  Do you have a winning recipe?  Limited to 20 entrants, the winning person’s chili will be featured on the Archer’s menu for an entire year.  There is also a cash prize of $200.  To enter the contest, stop into Archers Tavern, but do it quickly as space is limited to the first 20 entrants.  Food Adventures will be celebrity judges and you can be a judge too!  Just show up the day of the event and pay $10 to sample the 20 chili entries and cast your vote.   Join us for this FOOD ADVENTURE !  The money collected will go to the Centerville High School Culinary Student fund or the Archer’s Scholarship Fund.  Again,  Archer’s is giving back to the community.  We love and respect that.

Archer’s Ale – a damn good craft beer

With so much going on in this place, we offer up our suggestions on some of the best.  As with all of our Food Adventures, we have been here numerous times and tried almost everything on the menu.

If you have not yet been to Archer’s, let Big Ragu, Chef House and Hungry Jax point you in the right direction.

MUST EATS:

— THE BRANDON BURGER:  This burger is a favorite.  It features a fried egg and bacon all on top of a fresh Zink’s Meat Market Burger.  It is quite simply one of the best burgers in town.

— ARCHER’S ALE:  An ESB (Extra Special Bitter), that is an original craft beer.  A quality brew to be appreciated by the beer connoisseur in you.  Smooth and easy, this is an enjoyable drink for those ESB lovers.

— CITRUS CHICKEN SALAD – Grilled chicken on a bed of fresh greens, mixed with a balsamic dressing.   Other toppings include mandarin oranges, cranberries, bleu cheese crumbles and almonds.  A healthy and tasty alternative!

—  THE MARGHERITA PIZZA:  Fresh Mozzarella and a smooth tomato sauce is the key to this pizza.  Fresh basil leaves and Roma tomatoes top off this vegetarian pie nicely.

— THE PHILLY CHEESESTEAK: A heaping sandwich filled with meat, peppers and melted provolone cheese.  You can also request cheese whiz on this monster.  We say, go for it.  This is how they do it in Philadelphia.  Your choice of ribeye steak or chicken for the meat.

— THE STICKY BURGER:  A burger with peanut butter on it? YES!  The result is a unique taste, reminiscent of a Thai Peanut Sauce.   This burger is the Big Ragu’s Favorite.  It also comes with bacon and smoked pepper jack cheese.  This is a curiously good burger that you won’t soon forget.

— CRAZY UNCLE JESTER’S HOT SAUCE:  Archer’s is partnered with a local hot sauce maker that really lights things up.  Make sure and ask your waitress to bring out some different flavored bottles of Crazy Uncle Jester’s Hot Sauce.   Add it to some wings, chili or whatever you want to pack a wallop of flavor.  Good stuff here, some of it isn’t for the squeamish.

Margherita Pizza – Savor that Fresh Mozzarella

Finally, this article would be incomplete if we didn’t talk about the servers.  Our many experiences have shown us that this friendly staff cares about the customers and shows commitment in offering good service.  The management instills this belief from the top down.  If you love decent prices for good food, then give Archer’s Tavern a shot.  This place is about relaxing in a fun eatery.  Our advice is, scan the beer selection, order a burger or one of our  ‘must eats’  and then… enjoy.   In  this Food Adventure, you can be sure that Archer’s will hit the bullseye !

Browse through our photo album of literally dozens of menu items and features from past special events.  Are you a Foodie?  Then “like” Food Adventures on Facebook HERE !

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$20 GIFT CERTIFICATE CONTEST !!

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Rivertown Brewery Wins the “Thrilla in Waynesvilla” at Stone House Tavern

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Patrick Clark from Mt Carmel vs Jason Roper from Rivertown: Who has the best brewery ?

A packed house Wednesday night at Stone House Tavern  saw Rivertown Brewing Company beat Mt. Carmel Brewing Company by majority decision, 3 rounds to 2.   TO SEE THE SCORECARD RESULTS CLICK HERE ! The “Thrilla in Waynesvilla” Food Adventure event was a beer tasting, menu pairing and one of a kind evening.   Attendees tasted beers from the two breweries and voted for their favorites as Mt. Carmel and Rivertown slugged it out for the championship and bragging rights.

The breweries went head to head, beer to beer for 5 rounds in front of a crowd of over 60 thirsty judges.  The excitement for the “Thrilla in Waynesvilla” had been building for weeks and the event sold out in a few days.  The throwdown took place at Stone House Tavern in Waynesville.  The night was sponsored by Dayton Most Metro.com and The Food Adventure Crew who are originals, so you know this event was going to be out of the ordinary.  “Ring Announcer” Dan Apolito, part owner of  Stone House Tavern and Archers Tavern, hosted the event as the emcee.

As the bell rang, the anxious crowd drew to a hush as introductions were made.  In this corner, Patrick Clark, manager and marketing guru from Cincinnati’s Mt. Carmel Brewery was ready to present his beers!   In the opposing corner, Jason Roeper, owner and brewmaster of Rivertown Brewery in Cincinnati.  Hungry Jax was the cornergirl/cutman for Mt. Carmel Brewery, while The Big Ragu with sweat towel in hand, tended to Rivertown’s corner.  The action promised to be fast and furious with gulps, sips, hops and barley flying in all directions.  Each brewer took time to explain to the crowd why they felt their beer was the best.  It was a once in a lifetime chance to taste beer brewed hours ago, by the people who made them.   But talk can be cheap, and the judges decisions were made on taste.

Special Guest Ring Girl Aja, kicked off each round

Here is a round by round, blow by blow recap of the THRILLA IN WAYNESVILLA:

ROUND 1 – StoneHouse Tavern delivered a crisp and delicious Salmon Ceasar Salad to the judges and the pouring began.  Mt Carmel drew first blood when their Springtime Ale beat Rivertown’s Stonehouse Tavern Hefeweizen.  The Springtime Ale was rich and malty, and brewed in the tradition of a Scottish Ale.  The Stonehouse Hefeweizen was a worthy opponent brewed with Canadian pale malt and Pacific northwest hops.  WINNER : MT.CARMEL

ROUND 2 – The menu sampling continued with Stone House Tavern serving up some Cheddar Burger Sliders.  These little delights were topped with bacon, and were a perfect lead-in to the beer tasting.  Mt. Carmel took a commanding lead and landed a big blow when their Amber Ale grabbed a victory over Rivertown’s Hop Bomber Pale Ale.  The winning brew was deep in color with a smooth, complex flavor.  Rivertown’s beer, named after a b-24 bomber had a malty flavor, but fell short in a close vote. WINNER: MT. CARMEL

ROUND 3 – Sweet BBQ Boneless Wings were the food pairing this round from Stone House Tavern’s menu.  The tangy bites were served with ranch dipping sauce and satisfied everyone’s alert taste buds.  Rivertown scored its first victory of the night in round 3, when the caramel tasting, Munich style, Dunkel Lager won the judges vote.  Mt. Carmel’s Nut Brown Ale showed strong promise with hazelnut and maple flavors, but was edged out by the Dunkel. WINNER: RIVERTOWN

ROUND 4 – This round began with one of our favorites, the Blackened Fish Tacos from Stone House Tavern.  Flour tortillas,  filled with perfectly baked tilapia, cilantro, corn salsa and a spicy baja sauce were paired with 2 IPA’s in this round.  Rivertown’s Hop Baron Double Down IPA won the round and evened things up.  This impressive beer takes 2 hours to brew and uses four types of hops.  It narrowly defeated Mt. Carmel’s India Pale Ale.  Mt. Carmel’s entry offered a spicy, pine hop aroma with a beautiful orange color.  WINNER: RIVERTOWN

The event featured 5 rounds of beer face-offs paired with 5 menu items like these blackened fish tacos

ROUND 5 – Unbeknownst to the crowd, the score was tied leading into the final round of this throwdown.  Each brewing company had won 2 rounds, and the “Thrilla in Waynesvilla” was coming down to the wire!  The final menu sampling was a moist, delicious Chocolate Brownie, topped with Raspberry Sauce.  It was a perfect complement to the final beers of the night.  Mt Carmel offered their Stout beer.  It had a slight fruit aroma, with hints of  coffee and the color was pitch black.  It was toppled, however by Rivertown’s Roebling beer.  This beer, brewed with vanilla beans and Peruvian coffee, is named for the Roebling Bridge that connects Cincinnati to Covington, KY.   Roebling won the final round for Rivertown thereby securing a victory.  WINNER: RIVERTOWN

FINAL DECISION:  THE WINNER OF “THE THRILLA IN WAYNESVILLA” by majority decision, is RIVERTOWN BREWING COMPANY !!

When the beer brawl ended, Jason Roeper of Rivertown Brewing Company held the championship belt high above his head.  It was a tough battle, and Patrick Clark of Mt. Carmel Brewing Company, was gracious in defeat.  The competitors posed for post-fight pictures, and shook hands with the crowd.  It was a great night with a unique opportunity to hear from some experts who know their craft.  It was also a reminder to buy local and see what Ohio has to offer.

If you missed this event, you missed a lot.  The “Thrilla in Waynesvilla” was a huge success.    Each attendee received souvenir pint glasses from both Mt Carmel and from Rivertown Brewery.  Door prizes included gift certificates to Archer’s Tavern, Olive and Stone House Tavern.  Other giveaways were 6 packs of Rivertown Beer, 6 packs of Mt Carmel Beer, t-shirts and hats.

The final round included Rivertown’s Roebling and Mt Carmel’s Stout paired with dessert

The brew battle was heated, and a great time was had by all.  Great local beer and delicious menu samples capped a wonderful,  SOLD OUT Food Adventure!  Again, congratulations to Jason Roeper, owner and brewmaster of Rivertown Brewery.   Special thanks to Patrick Clark from Mt. Carmel Brewery, who presented some fantastic beers in the main event.  Dan Apolito and Mike Fullenkamp of  Stone House Tavern deserve special recognition for hosting the epic showdown with their stellar staff.   Even Lisa Grigsby with Dayton Dining was in attendance!  We also want to give a  shout out to Aja Delaney, our lovely ring girl.

The Big Ragu would like to thank the attendees who judged the contest.  We appreciate all of the positive feedback and comments.  Food Adventures has been setting the trends for 5 years now, so stay tuned to DaytonMostMetro.com for more original Food Adventures like this in the future.  As for the “Thrilla in Waynesvilla,” this tremendous event was a knockout !!

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Did you attend the event?  Are you a beer connoisseur?  Tell us your thoughts on who has the better brews, Mt. Carmel or Rivertown ??  PLEASE COMMENT BELOW !

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Rivertown Edges Mt. Carmel Brewery in the “Thrilla in Waynesvilla”

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Jason Roeper, Owner of Rivertown Brewery, Celebrates his Victory

A packed house Wednesday night at Stone House Tavern in Waynesville saw Rivertown Brewery beat Mt. Carmel Brewery by majority decision, 3 rounds to 2.   The “Thrilla in Waynesvilla” Food Adventure event was a beer tasting, menu pairing and one of a kind event.  Attendees tasted beers and voted for their favorites as Mt. Carmel and Rivertown slugged it out for the championship and bragging rights.  The brew battle was heated, and a great time was had by all.  Congratulations to Jason Roeper, owner and brewmaster of Rivertown Brewery.   Special thanks to Patrick Clark from Mt. Carmel brewery, who presented some fantastic beers in the throwdown.  Dan Apolito and Mike Fullenkamp of  Stone House Tavern hosted the epic showdown with their stellar staff.   Special shout out to Aja Delaney, our lovely ring girl.   Great local beer and delicious menu samples capped a wonderful,  SOLD OUT Food Adventure!  Food Adventures will have the full story and many more photos in a Friday feature on DaytonMostMetro.com !  STAY TUNED TOMORROW FOR THE BIG STORY AND MORE DETAILS !

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The Thrilla in Waynesvilla !! EXCLUSIVE Food Adventure Event at Stone House Tavern

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First there was Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier.  Now, there is Mt. Carmel Brewery vs. Rivertown Brewery, being billed as the “Thrilla in Waynesvilla.”   These two brewers will go head to head, toe to toe in an all out Beer Brawl!  This event is PRE-PAY ONLY and will sell out quickly, so get your tickets now !!   This epic beer throwdown, is scheduled for 6pm on Wednesday night February 20th, 2013 at the only venue able to contain the excitement, Stone House Tavern in Waynesville !

Food Adventures along with DaytonMostMetro.com are proud to present this EXCLUSIVE, one of a kind Food Adventure event that promises to be a knockout.  Only 50 tickets will be sold,  and they are only available online.

Here is how it all will go down…

Attendees will be treated to 5 rounds of beer vs. beer and will vote on their favorites.  Each round they will get a taste of 2 beers, one from Mt. Carmel Brewery and one from Rivertown Brewery.  The beers will have a food pairing each round  from the Stone House Tavern menu.   The brewery that wins the most rounds will be declared CHAMPION of the “Thrilla in Waynesvilla.”  The price to this EXCLUSIVE Food Adventure is $25 and that includes gratuity!   This is a one time only main event, and after 50 tickets are sold, they are all gone!  **Note:  PRE-PAY ONLY, NO REFUNDS !

Get your tickets for this one time only, exclusive FOOD ADVENTURE event!

“The Thrilla in Waynesvilla” is a fantastic opportunity to learn from expert brewmasters Patrick Clark and Jason Roeper.  Also, visit with local restaurateur Dan Apolito who is part owner of Stone House Tavern and Archers Tavern.

And who could forget, The Food Adventures Crew will be cornermen for the different breweries!  This throwdown and brew battle promises top be a night of great beers and good food !

So, without further delay, get your tickets here and  “LLLeetts get ready to rumble !”

 

Coopers’s Deli: The Big Apple Comes to Dayton

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Want to have a taste of the NYC in the DYT?  We know a Food Adventure spot that lights up our appetites like a sign on Broadway.   Cooper’s Deli recently opened in the Shoppes of Oakwood and is creating quite the buzz.  The restaurant specializes in New York Style deli sandwiches as well as  homemade soups, salads, a kids menu, and desserts.  In addition to top notch food, the restaurant offers delivery within a two mile radius, an incredible rooftop patio, beer, wine selections, wheelchair accessibility, and two levels of indoor seating.

The Pastrami Sandwich may be the star of the deli

The Big Ragu spoke with, co-Owner Dan Apolito who traveled to New York City on a “Deli” tour in 2011, tasting various meats and securing the best for Cooper’s Deli.  New Yorkers take pride in their deli’s and Apolito is bringing that mindset to Dayton.  Cooper’s Deli uses the same corned beef and pastrami that is used in the world famous Stage Deli in New York City.  The meats are shipped directly to Dayton from New York City.  The Corned Beef and Pastrami served here are not your typical run of the mill deli meats.  The proof is in the taste.

The Cooper’s Salad is loaded with everything under the sun, pulling no punches.

The pastrami melts in your mouth…you won’t get that at your local $5 sub shop.  Other sandwiches that we tried included: The Reuben which is quite possibly the best reuben that Dayton has to offer.  The Corned Beef is flavorful, plentiful and further proof of the quality of food that Cooper’s Deli is serving.  The Turkey sandwich is basically a mound of turkey breast stuffed between a layer of herbed goat cheese and cranberry-orange chutney on Challah bread.   Vegetarians may enjoy the Garden Grilled Cheese, which consists of four cheeses, artichoke, tomato, and spinach.  We would highly recommend all four sandwiches.

Every menu has a monster dish and Cooper’s is the “New Yorker Sandwich.”  This big sandwich sells for $15.50 and is large enough for two people, like most of their sandwiches.  The “New Yorker” consists of 12 ounces of pastrami and corned beef, sharp cheddar cheese, coleslaw, and Russian dressing, all on fresh marble rye bread.  For deli connoisseurs, this is the promise land.  How lucky we are to have the taste of Manhattan, Brooklyn, or the Bronx shipped fresh to Dayton via Cooper’s Deli.   These sandwiches are not only fresh, they are piled high and thick.  Be careful not to unhinge your jaw biting into one of these marvelous deli features.  Click here to view their entire menu.

The Huge “New Yorker Sandwich”: 12 ounces of NY Pastrami and Corned Beef

Make sure you get to Cooper’s Deli and dine on the patio overlooking downtown Oakwood, or take a taste of  Big Apple “to go.”   Either way, there is no place like Cooper’s Deli in Dayton, or in Ohio for that matter.

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