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Pups on the Patio with Badass Bulldogs Rescue at the Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant

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Pups on the Patio with Badass Bulldogs Rescue at the Wandering Griffin

🐕CAN I PET THAT DAWG?🐕 Join us on July 21st, 2024 from 2 – 5 PM for Pups on the Patio! 😎☀️

📆Date: July 21st, 2024
⌚Time: 2 to 5 PM
📍Location: 3725 Presidential Dr., Beavercreek, OH 45324 @ Wandering Griffin

It’s that time of the year again! Get yourself a porch beer 🍻and bring your four-legged friends 🐶 to the Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant in Beavercreek, OH for our first Charity Tap of the summer!

🍺Charity Tap Takeover: This event will be benefiting Badass Bulldogs Rescue, who’s bringing some of the dogs they currently have for adoption! Frenchies, English bulldogs, all will be here at the Griffin for you to possibly bring home. 🫶🏽 For every beer sold, $1 will be donated to Badass Bulldogs Rsecue, honoring Char Char’s legacy, and spreading the joy of bulldogs in the Dayton community.

🛒Mini Vendor Market: Hollywood Feed and Fur The Love of Dogs Bakery will be showcasing their #OhioMade premium products for you to peruse 🐕‍🦺Stop by and grab some top-of-the-line pet food for your furry family member or some from-scratch dog treats! C’mon, how can you say no to that face? 🤣

🫧Dog Grooming: Did you know the daughter of Wandering Griffin’s owner is an award-winning dog groomer? She’ll be here from 2 to 5 PM, offering on-site expert dog grooming services!

🎟️Raffle Prizes: Raffle baskets in a variety of themes with fantastic prizes for you to win! All proceeds will benefit Badass Bulldogs, supporting their mission and helping our doggos/puppers. Don’t miss out on your chance to win big and support a good cause!

🍩Death Grip Donuts Truck: Hot on the scene and locally-acclaimed, Death Grip Donuts will be parked outside our dog/pet-friendly patio for you to grab some of their crazy donuts! Stop and grab a pastry to see what all the hype is all about 💯

Mark your calendars because your dog won’t want to miss this! 😆🐶 Enjoy a porch beer and a donut, play with some adorable pups, and hang out with us on July 21st. It’s going to be a tail-waggin’ good time!

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Perfect Patios for Pups!

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Enjoy the patio at Wheat Penny with your pup!

It doesn’t get much better than quality time outside with man’s best friend and a cold drink in your hand. With the heatwave over and temperatures falling back to normal, some of our most comfortable patio days are ahead of us. Not sure what patios are dog friendly? Have no fear! Listed below are a few of our favorite canine friendly patios in the area. Be sure to check back as our list is sure to grow:

Dayton:

  • The Barrel House – 417 E. 3rd Street, Dayton
  • The Trolley Stop – 530 E. 5th Street, Dayton
  • Mudlick Tap House – 135 E 2nd Street, Dayton
  • Lily’s Bistro – 329 E. 5th Street, Dayton
  • CoCo’s Bistro – 250 Warren Street, Dayton
  • Dublin Pub – 300 Wayne Avenue, Dayton

    Libby Ballengee enjoys Lily’s Bistro’s front patio with Stella.

  • South Park Tavern – 1301 Wayne Avenue, Dayton
  • Wheat Penny Oven & Bar – 515 Wayne Avenue, Dayton
  • Milano’s  – 1834 Brown Street, Dayton
  • Dayton Beer Company – 41 Madison Street, Dayton

Suburbs:

  • Archers Tavern- 9496 Dayton Lebanon Pike, Centerville
  • Bennett’s – 67 S Main St., Miamisburg
  • El Meson – 903 E Dixie Dr, West Carrollton
  • Flavors Eatery – 865 E. Franklin Street, Centerville
  • Heather’s Cafe – 505 S. Main Street, Springboro
  • Mack’s Tavern – 381 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Centerville
  • Milano’s- 9572 Springboro Pike, Miami Twsp, 260 N Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek
  • Mr. Boro’s Tavern – 495 N. Main St., Springboro
  • Ray’s Wine and Spirits Grill – 8268 N. Main Street, Dayton
  • Ritter’s Frozen Custard- 2531 Dayton-Xenia Rd., 2226 Wilmington Pike, Kettering
  • Roma’s Pizza&Pasta – 282 W Central Ave Springboro
  • So Your Yogurt- 971 S Main St, Centerville
  • Ye Olde Trail Tavern – 228 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs
  • Zink’s Meats & Fine Wines – 409 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Centerville

Breweries:

  • Branch& Bone Artisian Ales- 905 Wayne Ave, Dayton
  • Crooked Handle Brewing Co.- 60 N. Main Street, Springboro
    Dayton Beer Company – 41 Madison Street, Dayton
  • Devil Wind Brewing – 130 South Detroit Street, Xenia
  • Eudora Brewing Company – 3022 Wilmington Pike, Kettering
  • FigLeaf Brewing Company – 3387 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, Middletown
  • Fifth Street Brewpub – 1600 E 5th St, Dayton (Dogs allowed Wednesdays only 6-9PM)
  • Lock 27 Brewing – 1035 South Main Street, Centerville
  • Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co – 102 W. Columbia St, Springfield
  • Southern Ohio Brewing – 818 Factory Rd, Beavercreek
  • Star City Brewing Company – 319 S 2nd St, Miamisburg
  • Toxic Brew Company – 431 E. 5th Street, Dayton
  • Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery – 25 Wright Station Way, Springboro
  • Yellow Springs Brewery – 305 Walnut Street, Yellow Springs

 

If you know of other pup friendly patios, post them in the comments below so we can add them.

Top Dog: Zombie Dogz Food Truck Still Leading the Pack

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“New Dog #2” Zombie Dogz Latest Pup!

Who waits in a line 70 yards long for a hot dog?   The answer is a lot of people in the Dayton area, as long as they are waiting for a Zombie Dog. In fact, with over 16,000 “Likes” on Facebook, this food truck is nothing short of a phenomenon!  Since Food Adventures with Big Ragu and the Crew are frequent visitors to this traveling delight, we decided to spread the word amongst our foodie readers!  Hungry Jax even marked this territory as one of her “Top Five Eats in Dayton” so no one has had more Zombie Dogz than us …

With Halloween approaching and The Walking Dead Zombie show starting back up, it is the perfect time for a Zombie Dogz Food Adventure  article!

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— Zombie Dogz is a food truck that takes hot dogs to a gourmet level with their unique toppings and handcrafted side dishes.

— Mom and pop establishment founded in 2012 by David and Lee Ann Van Artsdalen. They recently welcomed the newest member of their family this spring, baby Barrett Axel!

 

 

— Budget friendly at only $6/dog, you’ll be able to feed your own pack a hot dog that’s been grilled, tucked into a grilled bun and topped with combinations that will make you howl in delight!

The Van Artsdalen Pack” – Lee Ann, David and Baby Barrett Axell

— Not a carnivore? No worries! They offer tofu dog’s as a substitute.

— In the “ZD” logo, you’ll see the silhouette of David and Lee Ann’s dog, “Gauge”!  He even has a Zombie Dog named after him, the “Killer Gauge”.

 

Zombie Dogz offers up hot dogs that will surely make you salivate! You can find a full menu on their website, however they rotate it weekly to offer a wide variety.  To see what Specialty Dogz are offered this week, and to stay on top of their latest creations, tune into their Facebook page HERE.   They have so many delicious dogz, that it’s hard to nail it down to a few faves….. but we did.  Here are our top dogz aka Must Eats !!

 

MUST EATS:

— CALLING IN DEAD: There’s nothing dead about this dog. An all beef hot dog topped with a creamy homemade white truffle mac & cheese  and finished off with crumbled crackers.  It’s your childhood in a bun…. but better.

— THE DEAD DIXIE: This pup is covered in diced green apples, applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles and their signature bbq sauce! A great way to eat all of your food groups in just one bun!

— THE GERMANATOR (DAYTON OKTOBERFEST SPECIAL):  Topped with a braised beef brisket, crispy fried onions and a homemade beer cheese. This dog would surely satisfy the appetite of a former Governor of California!

“Calling in Dead”: Your childhood in a bun.

— NEW DOG #2:  It’s not uncommon for one of their new masterpieces to debut nameless. Zombie Dogz enlists their Facebook followers to take part of the naming process! This dog debuted at Oktoberfest as well. Topped with apple cider braised carnitas, spiced apples, arugula, butternut squash puree, and a sage crumble.  It is simply Autumn deliciousness, with toppings Chef House can appreciate.

— THE NIBBLER:- An American classic turned Zombie! This is their take on a coney is topped in homemade chili, diced red onions, mustard, and muenster cheese.  The King likes to tear into these like a dead walker into fresh meat!

— KILLER GAUGE – Named after their beloved dog, this hot dog is topped with a buffalo chicken dip, celery bits, blue cheese and ranch.

 Honorable Mention: THE GRANDE ZOMBE: Pronounced “Grand-ay, zom-bay,” this spicy little number includes queso sauce, shredded lettuce, cilantro sour cream, and crushed corn chips.  We like to heat up the night with this graveyard favorite.  Also, check out Big Ragu’s favorite, the dessert Zombie Dog called the “RED ROCKET” which is a banana in a bun  covered with peanut butter powder, stawberry jelly, white chocolate chips and pop rocks ! 

 **** IMPORTANT: Not every one of these Zombie Dogz are offered all the time.  They typically offer a few choices and rotate those throughout the year.  David and Lee Ann are always coming up with new flavors, so stay tuned.

 

“Dead Dixie”: Bacon, Apple and Blue Cheese Bliss.

From festivals, to food truck rallies, horror conventions, Oktoberfest or special single appearances, Zombie Dogz delivers the goods.  Our advice when they are around .. GET THERE EARLY, because this food truck is anything but dead.  They are easily the most popular food truck in Dayton.  Is it the Zombie Name?  Is it the one of a kind, unique toppings?  Is it the reasonable prices? The great customer service? For us, it’s all of the above!

The question we hear most is “Where can I find a schedule of where they are going to be?”  The answer is to stay updated through the Food Truck link on  Dayton Most Metro or follow Zombie Dogz on their Facebook  page. 

Speaking of Facebook, follow our new Food Adventure Crew with Hungry Jax, Chef House, The King, and the Big Ragu on Facebook by clicking HERE.

Cant get enough Zombie Dogz?  Then check out the photo gallery below for our huge collection of  pictures.  Food Adventures has some fantastic photos of many of their offerings!

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