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

January 31, 2013 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

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 !”

Food Adventures Meets the Gem City Rollergirls

August 25, 2012 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

The Action was Fast and Furious !

Entering the Orbit Fun Center in Huber Heights, chants could be heard on the other side of the ticket booth wall. Walking into the arena, The Big Ragu and the Food Adventures Crew thought “what the hell have we gotten into?” The answer: The Gem City Rollergirls! Nothing is more “Dayton” than these hometown roller derby divas! Even though we had arrived early, the roller girls were already stretching out while their competitors, the Youngstown Little Steel, were skating laps warming up.

Sweaty concession stand hot dogs !

We made our way past the droves of fans and said hello to some of our rollergirl friends like “Racey Rocker,” “Outer Spacey,” “Manson’s Maiden” and “Cozza Frenzy.” We then walked past the crowd to the concession stand. After all, we are foodies in our forties. We grabbed a hot dog, some drinks, and a slice of pizza from the friendly Orbit Fun Center staff. we talked to some hardcore fans and then made our way to the seating area.

The Filling Station on Linden Ave: Gem City Roller Girl’s “Home” Bar

There were fans encircling the entire skating rink. Some held signs, some cheered on their favorites, others just took it all in. We even sat next to a bachelor party! Then, the lights dimmed and introductions began. We recognized names like “Supersonic,” Flirtini Tease”, “Punky Rooster” and “Demolition Curvy.” The action began shortly after introductions and we learned this game requires a lot of skill and talent. The match was full of speed and quick moves. The match also had it’s share of bumps and bruises. There were elbows, hip checks, blockers, jammers and the action was fast and furious. The Big Ragu and Food Adventure Crew had a blast as we watched the Gem City Roller Girls win their hard fought match! The event benefited “Luv-a-Bulls” which is a Pitbull-Bulldog-Mastiff rescue organization. What a great way to support a great charity!

After the match, the local superstars invited us to an after party, so of course we turned it into a full blown Food Adventure!!

Raspberry Walnut Salad at the Filling Station

The Gem City Roller Girls’ “home bar” is The Filling Station on Linden Ave. This eatery is known for it’s bar, food and game room. There were some great drink specials at The Filling Station, including $9 buckets of beer. On the awning outside, we noticed print that read “unforgettable wings.” We decided to try the Habenero BBQ wings, southwestern egg rolls and a raspberry walnut salad. The food was great, and the beers were cold! It was a perfect end to our action-packed evening. We had a blast pairing our Food Adventures with another Dayton Original, the Gem City Roller Girls. The Big Ragu is definitely a fan who highly recommends this experience !!

Want to experience Dayton’s own Gem City Roller Girls? The next match is at the Orbit Fun Center in Huber Heights on September 8th vs. Heart of Appalachia (Charleston, WV).

Click through the photos below to check out the rollergirls and some great photos from the Filling Station.

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Thyme for a Food Adventure

August 10, 2012 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

The Cheesesteak at Steak Thyme

Have you tried Steak Thyme on Wilmington Pike in Kettering? If not, you are missing out on a sub shop and so much more. As you may know, The Food Adventure Crew are not food critics, we are just people who love to eat, and we found a gem of a place. This family owned restaurant has been cranking out good food for the past 8 years. Steak Thyme’s menu features various Philly cheesesteak style sandwiches. These sandwiches start with 100 percent pure angus beef and are cooked with a special thyme seasoning from which the eatery gets its name. The tasty subs are then topped with fresh toppings depending on what was ordered. Not a steak lover? Steak Thyme offers ham, chicken, or turkey as your meat substitute instead of angus. Types of subs range from the Greek Chicken Philly, topped with feta and olives, to the BBQ Cheddar Steak. Fresh cut fries or onion rings add the perfect side to these comfort food specialties.

Steak Thyme’s menu also offers 100 percent certified Angus Burgers sprinkled with the special Thyme Seasoning. In fact, many of the menu items have this Thyme Seasoning infused in them. Gret tastes and we love the great values that really stretch your dollar! Looking for a great deal? The current special is the Gyro combo for only 6 bucks! Additional lunch or dinner choices include salads, wraps and Cincinnati Style Chili Cheese Dogs that melt in your mouth.

Steak Thyme is a little known secret, but regulars realize it is a great place to get a quick, delicious meal. They even have a convenient drive thru. The Big Ragu is a big fan of Steak Thyme. It is a great place for certified Food Adventure! If you have not tried this casual dining spot, it’s thyme you went there!

Their Chili Cheese Dogs are Big !

Have you had a chance to eat at Steak Thyme?

What are your thoughts on this “mom and pop” place?

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Chipotle vs. Qdoba: Who’d You Rather ?

July 30, 2012 By Dayton937 1 Comment

Fajita Ranchera Burrito at Qdoba

In the world of Food Adventures, we rarely hit the chains. But once in a while, we give our spin on some familiar favorites. How about some feedback from the thousands of Dayton Foodies out there? That’s right, The Big Ragu and the Crew want to know what DaytonMostMetro fans think. What do you like better, Chipotle or Qdoba and why?

Jax’s take: For me it is Qdoba for the simple fact that there are more choices. More options mean a better variety in my effort to be more health conscious. The tastes are similar but there are more soups, quesadillas, etc. at Qdoba. This discussion makes me miss the Baja Fresh restaurant !

The Big Ragu’s take: I would rather go to Qdoba for two reasons. First, Qdoba offers a ground beef meat option, while Chipotle does not. Also the chicken at Qdoba is white meat, while the chicken at Chipotle is a white/dark mix. Since I am “weird” when it comes to meat, the decision is a no brainer for me.

A Burrito Bowl at Chipotle

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Brixx Ice Company’s Menu is a Grand Slam

June 19, 2012 By Dayton937 1 Comment

Brixx Ice Company is much more than “that place across from the Dragon’s Stadium.” Locals may be aware of their good beer tap selections and drink deals before the baseball games. What most Dayton foodies don’t know, is that this place has a strong menu. Brixx’s owner Chris Bhai keeps striding to bring fantastic food selections to go along with his restaurant’s fantastic patio view. A self taught chef, Chris brings his spicy spin to traditional favorites, and hits a few home runs of his own with innovative menu items. These meal selections are being gobbled up by hungry patrons and with summer in full swing, this eatery gets quite crowded.

Homemade, Hand Rolled Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls

The Big Ragu, Chef House and Hungry Jax enjoyed a peaceful, sunny, Saturday afternoon recently on Brixx’s patio. We sampled some Summer Shandy and the newly acquired Third Shift Brewing Company draft choices. Also sipped, was the new Angry Orchard Hard Cider by Sam Adam’s breweries. As we enjoyed the day we ordered an appetizer that has become one of Brixx’s calling cards, gourmet egg rolls. Egg rolls?? Yes, egg rolls. Brixx hand wraps these homemade beauties in forms of interesting twists such as cheese steak egg rolls and vegetable curry egg rolls. We went for the cheese steak egg rolls, which blew us away. Served fresh and piping hot, the cheese and steak inside melted in your mouth. They even served a side of cheese queso for dipping and it was pure cheese steak utopia.

” Mom !!! The Meatloaf !! “

Our special moment was interrupted by the owner and server telling us that we have to try the Kobe Meatloaf sandwich. Meatloaf ??? Yes, meatloaf. We took the leap of faith, and also decided to try another unique dish, Chicken Korma. Chicken Korma is Brixx’s spin on an Indian dish and was inspired by the owner’s father. Both dishes were very tasty. The incredible meatloaf sandwich has a glaze sauce that is sweet and spicy and it made the dish even more superb. It tasted like an incredible burger. We are hooked!

The Chicken Korma was a colorful and tasty dish. It is thinly sliced chicken breast tossed in a curry masala. The colorful dinner also includes corn, green beans and onions over a bed of rice. It is flavorful with the perfect amount of heat. It was also served with a few small pieces of naan bread.

Other Food Adventure favorites include Fire Bites (deep fried jalapeno slices), and of course the “Build your Own Brixx Burger.” Hungry Jax also enjoys the Chicago Beef Sandwich, homemade waffle fries and the breaded mushrooms.

A fantastic Indian dish called Chicken Korma

Brixx Ice Company has live music on Friday and Saturday evenings and some pretty good drink specials. Who doesn’t love a great deal? They have a pretty extensive cocktail menu, and of course one of the best patio dining areas in town. Now you know, location is not Brixx’s only strength. The owner has presented a new take on familiar menu items, and hit them out of the park! Slide into Brixx Ice Company, a true Dayton original and check it out yourself.

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