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Fat Tuesday

Have You Gotten Your King Cake Yet?

January 5, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

A King Cake, also known as a three kings cake, which is associated with King’s Day or the 12th night of Christmas and Fat Tuesday and can officially be  eaten on January 6th in honor of the Epiphany which historically marks the arrival of the three wise men/kings in Bethlehem who delivered gifts to baby Jesus.  A blend of coffee cake and cinnamon roll, king cake is usually iced in yellow, green and purple – the colors of Mardi Gras — and is frequently packed with fruit fillings and decadent cream cheeses. Hidden within these season sweets also lie a special surprise: a plastic king cake baby to continue the fun.  Whoever finds it must either bring the next cake or throw a party, thus sparking an unending round of food and fun.

Melody over at elé Cake Company says they are  “ready to bake these delicious seasonal treats starting Monday, January 6th, in celebration of Three Kings Day. We learned our craft from a bakery in the deep south, and we can’t wait to make these special cakes again!”

Here are the flavors they offer:

  • Apple
  • Bavarian Cream
  • Berry Deluxe (Raspberry, Strawberry, Blueberry with Cream Cheese)
  • Blueberry
  • Blueberry Cream Cheese
  • Cherry
  • Cherry Cream Cheese
  • Chocolate
  • Chocolate & Bavarian Cream
  • Cinnamon Cream
  • Cream Cheese
  • German Chocolate
  • Italian Cream Cheese
  • Key Lime
  • Lemon
  • Lemon Cream Cheese
  • Mississippi Mud
  • Pecan Praline
  • Raspberry
  • Raspberry Cream Cheese
  • Raspberry Amaretto
  • Strawberry
  • Strawberry Cream Cheese
  • Strawberry Bavarian

Pricing starts at $20.99 and you can place your order on their website.

You can also order a King Cake at Beavercreek’s Cake, Hope, and Love.

 Their King Cakes are made fresh with love, featuring our signature sweet dough, a delicious cinnamon filling, and topped with festive icing and sprinkles.
They’re perfect for Mardi Gras celebrations or anytime you want a little extra indulgence!
 Order yours now. CH & L can also ship these nationwide.

Ashley’s Pastry Shop in Oakwood also does King Cakes. Made with a rich, brioche dough and a wide variety of fillings, including cinnamon, chocolate and cream cheese. The cake is baked without a center, like a traditional bundt cake, but has a glaze topped with gold, green and purple sprinkles

Dorothy Lane Market is another good place to pick up a King Cake. Therer cakes come with festive beads and a small plastic baby, to hide in the cake.  They usually stock them closer to Fat Tuesday, which this year is March 4th.

Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Fat Tuesday, king cake, mardi gras

Fat Tuesday Buffet at Amber Rose

February 5, 2024 By Dayton937

Cajun food is not what you normally associate with a restaurant that specialaizes in German, Lithuanian, Polish, Hungarian, Russian and Italian dishes, but the key factor behind Amber Rose’s cajun and creole inspired Fat Tuesday menu is Chef T.J. Peterson.  He grew up in New Orleans.

“My grandmother was a master baker and she always tried to get me in the kitchen with her, but I just wanted to lick the bowl,” Peterson said. “I lived in a shot gun house with my mom and my grandparents lived next door. We cooked Cajun, Creole, Italian and so much more and food brought us all together.”

Peterson has been a chef at Amber Rose for 16 years and he looks forward to this one day a year he can serve up his family recipes. “I love giving folks a chance to get a taste of New Orleans,” said Chef T.J. “Even if they can’t travel there, they can go there through the food.”

The buffet will include Gumbo, Seafood Crepes, Red Beans & Rice, Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya, Dirty Rice, Cajun Seafood Pasta, Shrimp & Cheesy Grits,Big Easy Chicken and Steak Orlean’s.

And you’ll want to save room for desserts, which will include Bananas Foster Bread Pudding and Black Bottom Bourbon Pecan Pie.

Tickets are $40 and must be prepaid, which you can do online. The buffet will be served from 5-7pm in the upstairs banquet room on Tues, Feb 13th.  Due to the historic nature of the building, there is no elevator access.


Amber Rose

1400 Valley Street
Dayton, OH 45404

937-228-2511

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Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Amber Rose, Chef T.J. Peterson, Fat Tuesday, mardi gras

Celebrating Mardi Gras Around The Miami Valley

February 16, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

Fat Tuesday is the traditional name for the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent in  the Roman Catholic Church and Protestant churches. Fat Tuesday is more commonly known as Mardi Gras, which is simply Fat Tuesday in French. It’s called Fat Tuesday because it’s the last day that many people eat meat and fatty foods before Lent begins.

Laissez les bons temps rouler

The Cajun French phrase translated to “let the good times roll!”
February 21 @ 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
Fat Tuesday
FigLeaf Brewing Company 
3387 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, Middletown
It’s time to get your Fat Tuesday on with FigLeaf! We’ll be serving up gumbo, mixing up New Orleans cocktails like the Blue Voodoo, Liquid King Cake, Hurricane and French 75 and live music starts at 6pm with Chris Lucas.  Come dressed for Mardi Gras!
February 21 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Mardi Gras Celebration

Mudlick Tap House
135 East Second St., Dayton

Anywhere else, it’s just another Tuesday but at the Tap House, it’s Mardi Gras! Featuring New Orleans-inspired cocktails and food.  Some of the items on the Fat Tuesday Menu include:

MUFFALETTA, FRIED OYSTER PO’BOY
GUMBO, JAMBALAYA
CHEDDAR BISCUIT CRAWFISH ETOUFFE
SHRIMP & GRITS, BAYOU CAJUN PASTA
BEIGNETS, KING CAKE

 

March 21 5-10pm
Jimmie’s Ladder 11

1001 Brown St, Dayton, OH

Featuring:
King Creole Cheesecake
New Orleans Style Gumbo
Shrimp or Oyster Po’Boy
Shrimp & Grits
Red Beans & Rice
Bourbon Glazed Bread Pudding

February 21 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mardi Gras Party   Free family event
Carrollton Center Elm Street, West Carrollton
Join us at our 2nd Annual Mardi Gras! It is about music, food, King cakes, and excitement.
Dress in purple, green, and gold, and adorn yourself with long beads we will also be giving some away. You can wear crazy appropriate costumes, kids with their families, all are welcome.
Food Trucks, face painting, music and more.

Fat Tuesday Party

Backwater Voodoo & Watermark
103 S. 2nd St, Miamisburg,

– TWO live bands
– authentic Creole & Cajun food
– beads, prizes, and fun!

Gumbo, Jambalaya, Etouffee, Dirty Rice, Red Beans & Rice, Shrimp & Grits, Fried Catfish
Oysters, Crawfish, Crab Cakes, Boudin and Bread Pudding

February 21 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Mardis Gras Carnival

W. Social Tap & Table
1100 W. Third St, Dayton 
Mask and Hat competition, make your best masquerade mask or hat and be judged by the amazing Mrs.Joni Watson and Ms. Nicole Gunder (amazing art teachers from Dayton Public Schools). Winners get W.Social gift cards!!
– King Cakes
– Martinis
– Drink & Food Specials
– Live music
– Mardi Gras beads and Door prizes!
February 25 @ 5:00 pm – 11:30 pm
The Gem City Mardi Gras Threauxdown $15/advance, $2o/door
The Brightside
905 E. Third Street, Dayton

Featuring Live New Orleans inspired Music from:Phil’s Big Ass Brass Band & Solistic & LOTS of special musical guests, and a Mardi Gras 2nd Line Marching Parade! Specialty Cajun inspired menu by Kungfubbq Lansangan Special Beer Release by Devil Wind Brewery Live Painting by Megan Fiely Psychic Tarot Readings by Marta Mari

February 21 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Mardi Gras Party
Devil Wind Brewing 
30 South Detroit Street, Xenia
It’s Carnival Time, and everybody’s having fun!” That’s right, it’s time for our annual Mardi Gras party! Join us on Fat Tuesday (2/21) as we bring the spirit of Mardi Gras and New Orleans to the heart of Downtown Xenia.
We’ll be serving up New Orleans Hurricanes throughout the night, as well as a keg of our special Mardi Gras brew, Fat Brewesday. Big Al’s Speakeasy Jazz Band will be playing Dixieland and jazz from 7-9 to set the mood, and La Pampa will be here to make sure you’re feeling fat and sassy on Fat Tuesday.

The following events are already sold out:

Fat Tuesday Donut and Beer Walk!

Amber Rose Fat Tuesday Appetizer Buffet

Filed Under: Dayton Dining Tagged With: Fat Tuesday, mardi gras

Celebrating Fat Tuesday in the Miami Valley

February 28, 2022 By Lisa Grigsby

Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. It’s also called Shrove Tuesday, Carnival Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday, depending on where the celebration is taking place. No matter the name, it’s a day of revelry that includes parades, parties and gastronomic indulgence before the Christian fasting season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.
March 1 @ 6pm

Fat Tuesday Marti Gras Party!

Good Time Charlie’s 61 S. Main St, Miamisburg

Join the party as we celebrate FAT TUESDAY 2022!! FREE taco bar- Margarita specials- QOH drawing and live music! Come…

Jimmie’s Ladder 11

Tues, March 1st 5:00pm – 9:00pm.
Our Shrimp Po Boy is looking to get some beads this Fat Tuesday! Come celebrate Mardi Gras at Jimmie’s Ladder 11!
+Food and Drink Specials
+Live Jazz
+New Orleans style food
+Reservations available
March 1 @ 6 – 10pm 

Fat Brewesday

Devil Wind Brewing 30 South Detroit Street, Xenia

It’s time to throw on some purple and gold and let the good times roll! We’re celebrating Fat Tuesday in…

Mudlick Tap House

Tues, March 1 4-10pm

Can’t make it to NOLA for Mardi Gras? No problem.
Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Mudlick Tap House!
Mini Muffalettas, Jambalaya, Gumbo, King Cake, Beignets, Hurricanes, Sazerac, and more!

Lucky Star Brewery

Tues, March 1st 3:30-10pm
Celebrating Mardi Gras AND TaCo TuEsDaY
$1.50 tacos every Tuesday

FAT TUESDAY EVENT

Presented by Watermark and Backwater Voodoo
Tuesday, March 1st  5 – 10pm
LIVE Entertainment in all locations
Jean Lafitte’s Voodoo Daquiri & Authentic Hurricanes!
New Orleans Mardi Gras Buffet ($50) – including:

 Muffuletta,  Jambalaya with rice, Fried Catfish, Crispy Fried Shrimp, Boudin Balls, Dirty Rice
Country Green Beans, Cole slaw, Creole Potato Salad, Mixed Greens Salad, Coca-Cola Cake

Special add-on menu items, including:
Fresh Oysters (grilled or raw), Cajun Gumbo, King Cake (win prizes!)
LIVE Entertainment featuring:
• Randy Villars Dixieland Band, Alex & Company – Acoustic Trio, The Mythical Misfits and the Mysterious Voodoo Princess
A FEW IMPORTANT NOTES –
We will be closed to the public, and will *NOT* be offering our regular menu on Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras). You must purchase a ticket to attend.

West Carrollton Mardi Gras Celebration

Tuesday, March 1st H 5 – 8pm

Block party with  Dayton Mobile DJ and food trucks: McNasty’s, Claybourne Grille, Cumberland Kettle Corn, and Billie Gold Bubble Tea. Mardi Gras masks, beads and King “cup”cakes will be offered.

Face painting, balloon animals and the local library will be making mini-floats for the kids.

Laissez les bons temps rouler beyond Tuesday:

March 5 @ 5:00 pm

The Gem City Mardi Gras Threauxdown

The Brightside Event & Music Venue 905 E. Third Street, Dayton

Dayton’s own MARDI GRAS Celebration is BACK!! ***Don’t Miss Out and Get Your Tickets Now! *** Featuring Live New Orleans…

$15 – $20
March 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Mardi Gras Celebration Dinner!

Hidden Valley Orchards
5474 North State Route 48, Lebanon

Doors open at 5:30pm.  Live Music: TBD! Stay Tuned!  Our very own New Orleans inspired HVO Dinner Buffet will open…

$45

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Fat Tuesday, mardi gras

Amber Rose & Dayton Beer Company Fat Tuesday Feast

March 2, 2019 By Lisa Grigsby

Celebrate Mardi Gras with a fabulous four course feast paired with four beers from Datyon Beer Company.  Earn beads for answering trivia questions about Fat Tuesday, New Orleans and Mardi Gras!

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Amber Rose, dayton beer co, Fat Tuesday, mardi gras

Fat Tuesday Celebrations Around Town

February 27, 2017 By Lisa Grigsby

Fat Tuesday, also know as Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day and Mardi Gras is is considered the last day of the Carnival season, before the beginning of Lent and it has been recorded as far back as the 17th and 18th century.

According to historians,  it all began thousands of years ago as a few local celebratory events honoring spring and fertility among Roman Catholics. Then the debauchery spread to other European countries such as France, Germany, England, and Spain, and finally made its way overseas to America with early settlers at the beginning of the 18th century. The reason “Fat Tuesday” is the English translation of the French term “Mardi Gras” is because members of the Christian faith would stuff themselves with beef, bread, and anything else that was left in their homes on the last day before Ash Wednesday, which kicked off the 40 days of Lent leading to Easter Sunday.

Fat Tuesday moved throughout the U.S. in the 1800s when French settlers threw parties in New Orleans and other French settlements across Louisiana. These parties consisted of masked balls, monstrous feasts, and people going wild in the streets. Since then, they’ve added multiple parades, decorating the floats of said parades, tossing beads, and the heavenly consumption of King Cake — a colorful ring-shaped doughy cake similar to coffee cake. And the color scheme wasn’t just a random selection of hues selected by the drunken bead tossers. According to IBTimes, in 1892, Rex, the King of Carnaval (another name for Mardi Gras) chose purple for justice, gold for power, and green for faith.

 Laissez les bons temps rouler

Let the good times roll in the Miami Valley with these events:

Jimmie’s Ladder 11   Feb 28 @ 11:00 am – 11:55 pm

Celebrate Fat Tuesday at Jimmie’s Ladder 11 with Dave Greer and the Classic Zydeco Stompers! Jimmie will be featuring famous…


Amber Rose  Feb 28 – Mar 4th  Mardi Gras Menu all Week

Chicken, Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Gumbo over Rice – 7   Red Beans and Rice with Andouille Sausage 7  …

Mudlick Tap House   Fat Tuesday Celebration Feb 28 @ 4:00 – 10:00 pm

Features of the night will include Jambalaya, King Cake and debauchery! Abita Brewing Company’s Purple Haze Raspberry Wheat and Turbo Dog Brown Ale will be flowing while we “laissez les bons temps rouler” and party to the sounds of NOLA

 

South Park Tavern  Fat Tuesday Dessert Beer Night   Feb 28 @ 4:00 – 9:00 pm

Join Us For Fat Tuesday February 28th As We Celebrate Mardi Gras. We Will Have Abita Mardi Gras Bock And We Will Have Abita Mardi Gras Bock And Abita Brewing Co. Beer Swag! Stone Brewing Co. Xocoveza Spiced Mocha Stout, Braxton’s/Graeter’s Black Raspberry Chocoate Chip Milk Stout Paired with Icecream!

 

Lily’s Bistro   3rd Annual Mardi Gras Happy Hour   Feb 28 @ 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Dayton PRSA invites you to join us for our third annual “Mardi Gras” Happy Hour! Enjoy a sampling of New Orleans style appetizers, Beignets and cocktails.

 

St. Helen’s Parish Shrove Tuesday Celebration   Feb 28 @ 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Join us for our annual Shrove Tuesday celebration! 7 pm Evening Prayer in Church, followed by the burning of last of last year’s palms, and, then, the Feast before the Fast celebration in the gym!

 
The Blue Note Bistro & Lounge   Satchmo Show  Feb 28 @ 8:00 – 10:00 pm

They launch our Mardi Gras Week with Fat Tuesday starring The SATCHMO SHOW! It’s a two hour concert, starring the sensational trumpeter, and #1 Louis Armstrong impersonator in the world, Mr. Dean Simms!Trumpeter/Vocalist/Entertainer/Playwright.

Bar Dumaine’s Mardi Gras Celebration  Feb 28 11am – 11pm
Andouille sausage & Hill Family chicken gumbo, Gulf shrimp & housemade tasso. served over cheesy Trotwood grits. Braised beef po-boy, Creole remoulade, Creole fries. peel-n-eat Gulf shrimp and possibly a few more goodies.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining Tagged With: Fat Tuesday, mardi gras, Shrove Tuesday

7 Places to Celebrate Fat Tuesday in Dayton

February 8, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

Fat Tuesday.inddMardi Gras (French for Fat Tuesday) is a Christian holiday that dates back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rites. Also known as Carnival, it is celebrated in several nations across the globe — predominantly those with large Roman Catholic populations — on the day before the religious season of lent.

For most, Fat Tuesday conjures images of beads, beer, and the Big Easy. Historians believe the first American Mardi Gras occurred on March 3, 1699 when French explorers Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville and Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville landed in what is now Louisiana.  The relatively small festivities were held just south of the present day Mardi Gras capital, New Orleans. In the ensuing decades, New Orleans and other French settlements took to marking the holiday with masked balls, lavish dinners, and wild street parties.

In Dayton, we celebrate the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season with small feasts at local eateries.   Click on the links below to get specific details.

Tuesday February 09, 2016
Buck-A-Bone Event Buck-A-Bone Event

City Barbeque
Tuesday February 09, 2016 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Fat Tuesday Celebration Fat Tuesday Celebration

Mudlick Tap House
Tuesday February 09, 2016 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Abita Mardi Gras Party Abita Mardi Gras Party

South Park Tavern
Tuesday February 09, 2016 5:00 PM
Mardi Gras Celebration Mardi Gras Celebration

Rue Dumaine
Tuesday February 09, 2016 5:00  – 9:00 PM
Mardi Gras Dinner Mardi Gras Dinner

The Hawthorn Grill
Tuesday February 09, 2016 5:00 – 09:00 PM
Mardi Gras Specials Mardi Gras Specials

Amber Rose
Tuesday February 09, 2016 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fat Tuesday Fat Tuesday

Chappys Tap Room & Grille
Tuesday February 09, 2016 All Day Event

Another Mardi Gras tradition is the King Cake. The King Cake is baked with a small plastic baby hidden inside, the person who gets the slice with baby in it has various privileges and obligations.  Often times when you find the prize, you are responsible for planning the next celebration.  You can pick up a king cake at many local bakeries, including Dorothy Lane Market.  I noticed Whole Foods has a display of them for abut $20 each yesterday.  

As a slight twist you can stop by the grand opening of Tasty Measures at the corner of 5th & Jefferson on Fat Tuesday and get a free King Muffin with purchase.  If you find the baby you’ll win free meat pies for a year!

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Fat Tuesday, mardi gras

J. Gumbo’s—Providing Us with a Reason to Celebrate Mardi Gras!

February 20, 2012 By Dayton937 2 Comments

Ready for a magic trick? I’m guessing the first thought to pop into your head after reading that they offer Southern cuisine included some variation of the word “spicy;” whether that was preceded by “too,” “adequately,” “awesomely,” or “freakishly,” can be your little secret, but let me tell you one of mine—at J. Gumbo’s, it’s not about how much spice they can pack into a bite. “It’s more about the flavor,” clarified John. And there’s nothing like some good Southern flavor to celebrate Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras, which just so happens to be tomorrow, the very day that J. Gumbo’s is offering a remarkable all-you-can-eat special!

Pairing well with their unique selection of food, J. Gumbo’s also has a very unique story.  John Krabacher, manager and chef, was able to sit down with me last Friday to give me a history lesson, including that of himself and the company. John grew up along Brown Street, having his first Cheese Steak from Milano’s when it still occupied J. Gumbo’s present location. He even had his first beer at Timothy’s! He and his friends lived among these college parts and even developed a weekend routine, which included sneaking past the cops who always used to wait in Arby’s parking lot. After some growing up, John has become a chef, helped run Kanoe Cafe, and shared recipes through his blogs; John’s latest adventure is managing this newest baby of the J. Gumbo’s franchise. Whilst speaking to me about it, he said, “If you told me two years ago I’d be here, I’d tell you that you were nuts. I don’t like franchises.” So naturally I wanted to know why he decided to dive into this franchise. Usually a chain like this wants to stick to certain recipes, which, in John’s opinion, takes away from the creativity of the food. But John’s great ideas, knack for taste, and personal relationship with the founder has given him the ability to tweak recipes, and now he proudly claims his J. Gumbo’s houses the best food of the franchise. This was only possible with the help of his right-hand lady, Erin. “Erin’s really good at what she does,” which consists of a whole slew of things, including perfecting their bread pudding recipe; baking their corn bread, bread pudding, and apple cobbler from scratch; and the daily task of keeping John in line. They complement each other brilliantly, both fully understanding what is needed for their Store Number Thirty-Nine to succeed.

Jambalaya with Garlic Bread

Store Number One was founded by a thoroughbred jockey, named Billy Fox. He was getting tired of the stable food, so he started cooking Cajun. After his career as a jockey, he retired to Louisiana, where he started Gumbo A Go-Go. Eventually, after some hard work, the company evolved to what we have today on Brown Street—J. Gumbo’s. Their gumbo has evolved along with them, which can now only be described as none other than delicious. Considered by John to be the restaurant’s must-have item, their gumbo has improved a lot over the years. If you’re interested in more of a sweet dish, J. Gumbo’s offers a vegetarian entrée, entitled Bumblebee Stew, which happens to be my absolute personal favorite. Pair that with their Jambalaya, and you’ve got my ultimate Southern combination. Want to dive into something with a little more zing? Their Voodoo Chicken, tomato-based and spicy, might just be what you’re craving. Billy Fox actually started the company on only two recipes: the previously mentioned Voodoo Chicken and what they call Drunken Chicken—made with black pepper and pepper corn seasoning, marinated for 24 hours in beer. College students, let me repeat that—BEER! And don’t worry, not Natty.

Bumblebee Stew

On that note, John was very excited to tell me they will be getting their liquor license very soon and plan to house an assortment of Louisiana brews, the perfect way to top off this Southern meal. If you’re still a bit hesitant to try something completely new, J. Gumbo’s offers free samples to first-timers. Try it out this Tuesday, the twenty-first of February! And once you realize you love it, you will be happy you chose to come to J. Gumbo’s on Fat Tuesday. ‘Why?’ you ask. Because this Mardi Gras, J. Gumbo’s is having ALL YOU CAN EAT for only $12! You get a stamped card once you pay, and you can come back for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if you so choose. This is the ultimate gift for your taste buds, whether you’re just seeking flavor or hoping to get a little spicy on Mardi Gras!

And to keep us all coming back, J. Gumbo’s is dishing out the deals every week. Mondays are Kid’s night, where Looney Ballooney, a local balloon artist, makes balloon figurines for the families, giving dinner a whole new dimension of fun. Tuesdays, in general, college students can save 10% all day by showing their ID to the cashier. On Wednesdays, municipal workers get 10% off all day, and J. Gumbo’s is just waiting to hear of other specials in which we, as customers, would like to partake. Eating there will satisfy our taste buds; why not satisfy our wallets, too?

J. Gumbo’s casual, down-home Southern cuisine and atmosphere, complete with music of the South, is sure to win you and your taste buds over. I’ve always ventured to have my readers try something new. I haven’t steered you wrong before, and I’m not planning to now. Cajun and Creole food may be completely new to you, as it was for me, or it may be a trip down memory lane of your last trip down South. Either way, J. Gumbo’s is definitely worth a visit. Especially this Mardi Gras!

So grab your beads and meet down on Brown in front of the Crawdaddy sign. And have a happy, flavor-filled Mardi Gras!

 

J. Gumbo’s

1822 Brown Street

(937) 522-0704

Mon-Sat 11AM-10PM

Sun 12PM-9PM

www.jgumbos.com

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: cajun food, DaytonDining, Fat Tuesday, J. Gumbo's

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Fun Trivia! Prizes!

7:00 pm
Bock Family Brewing
+ 5 More

Clark County Fair

8:00 am
clark county fairgrounds

Shelby County Fair

8:00 am
Shelby County Fairgrounds

Annie Oakley Days Festival

9:00 am
Darke County Fairgrounds

ShowDogs HotDogs

11:30 am
Dayton Children's South

Homearama 2025

12:00 pm
At Various Locations

Brookville Community Picnic

12:00 pm
Golden Gate Park

Youth Business Fair

4:00 pm
Huber Heights Athletic Center

Godown’s Fixins

4:00 pm
Xenia Food Truck Rally

What The Taco?!

4:00 pm
Miamisburg High School

Briella’s Hot Dogs

4:00 pm
Kil-Kare Raceway

Cruise In at the Roadhouse

4:00 pm
Rip Rap Roadhouse

Great Lakes Pint Night

5:00 pm
Dorothy Lane Market Washington Square

Matilda: The Musical

6:00 pm
La Comedia

LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark

6:00 pm
Miami Valley Sports Bar

Epic Eagles Tribute Band

6:30 pm
The Mayflower- The Encore

Centerville Pops! The Music Man Experience

7:00 pm
Stubbs Park

Star City Free Concert Series

7:00 pm
Riverfront Park
+ 11 More
All Day

Preble County Fair

Preble County Fairgrounds

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

8:00 am
John Bryan Community Center

Shelby County Fair

8:00 am
Shelby County Fairgrounds

Brookville Community Picnic

8:00 am
Golden Gate Park

Grand Opening – Pickleball Kingdom Centerville

8:00 am
Pickleball Kingdom Centerville

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

8:30 am
Franklin Farmers Market

Oakwood Farmers Market

9:00 am
Oakwood Farmers Market

Greene County Farmers Market

9:00 am
Beavercreek Farmers Market

Shiloh Farmers Market

9:00 am
Shiloh Church

Annie Oakley Days Festival

9:00 am
Darke County Fairgrounds

Farmers Market at The Heights

10:00 am
Eichelberger Amphitheater

New Carlisle Farmer’s Market

10:00 am
Downtown New Carlisle

Cars & Cuts

10:00 am
Michaels Salon & Spa

Sports Card & Memorabilia Show

10:00 am
Dayton Mall

Warped Wing Brat Cookout

11:00 am
Dorothy Lane Market

Underground Railroad Walking Tour

11:30 am
Springboro Area Historical Society

Afternoon Tea

12:00 pm
Manna Uptown

Homearama 2025

12:00 pm
At Various Locations

Rose Wine Tasting

1:00 pm
Arrow Wine Far Hills

The Food Pitt

1:00 pm
Miamisburg Christian Church

Freakin Rican

3:00 pm
Full Circle Brewgarden

Lilia’s Outside Cafe

3:00 pm
Austin Landing
+ 19 More

Summer Restaurant Week

8:00 am

Greene County Fair 2025

8:00 am
greene county fairgrounds

Grand Opening – Pickleball Kingdom Centerville

8:00 am
Pickleball Kingdom Centerville

Downtown Troy Farmers’ Market

9:00 am
Downtown Troy

Annie Oakley Days Festival

9:00 am
Darke County Fairgrounds

Behind the Scenes Brunch Benefitting Halcyon Daze

10:00 am
AC Hotel Dayton

Free Pet Food

11:00 am
Sicsa

Homearama 2025

12:00 pm
At Various Locations

Galactic Flats

1:00 pm
Yellow Springs Brewery

Timeless Tacos Food Truck

5:00 pm
Stubbs Park

Claybourne GRILLE

5:30 pm
Stubbs Park

Matilda: The Musical

6:00 pm
La Comedia
+ 9 More

Week of Events

Mon 21

Tue 22

Wed 23

Thu 24

Fri 25

Sat 26

Sun 27

July 26

Preble County Fair

Preble County Fair

July 26

Preble County Fair

Memories that will last a lifetime... Camping, County Idol, Demolition Derby, Tractor Pull, ATV Drag, Rodeo, Tug a Truck, Lawn...

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Clark County Fair

July 21 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Clark County Fair

Live Entertainment, Carnival Rides, Antique Show, Livestock Show, Home Brew Contest, Truck Tug-O-War, Truck Pull, Demolition Derby, O.S.T.P.A. Tractor Pull,...

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Shelby County Fair

July 21 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Shelby County Fair

Join us for the 165th Annual Shelby County Fair, located right here in Sidney, Ohio July 20 - 26, 2025.  We...

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Color Our World – The Art of Stories

July 21 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Color Our World – The Art of Stories

Each session of this freeform art class will focus on a different children's book illustrators' works and provide children an...

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

$3 Burger Night

July 21 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

$3 Burger Night

From 5-10pm you can choose from the following: for $3 - it's a plain burger on a bun, $4 -...

$3
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Then and Now Dayton History with Andrew Walsh, Part 3

July 21 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Then and Now Dayton History with Andrew Walsh, Part 3

Join librarian and local history author Andrew Walsh for an engaging presentation covering Dayton's history and revitalization with plenty of...

Free
7:30 pm - 11:30 pm Recurring

Justin’s LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament

July 21 @ 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm Recurring

Justin’s LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament

EVERY MONDAY NIGHT at Miami Valley Sports Bar - Justin's Famous Luck of the Draw Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament!!! Each...

$10.00
8:00 pm Recurring

Monday Night Laughs!

July 21 @ 8:00 pm Recurring

Monday Night Laughs!

  Join us every Monday at Oregon Express for Comedy Open Mic hosted by the hilarious G-Money! Sign-ups at 8:00PM...

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Clark County Fair

July 22 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Clark County Fair

Live Entertainment, Carnival Rides, Antique Show, Livestock Show, Home Brew Contest, Truck Tug-O-War, Truck Pull, Demolition Derby, O.S.T.P.A. Tractor Pull,...

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Shelby County Fair

July 22 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Shelby County Fair

Join us for the 165th Annual Shelby County Fair, located right here in Sidney, Ohio July 20 - 26, 2025.  We...

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

July 22 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

2:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day

July 22 @ 2:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day

Tuesday at the Neon in Downtown Dayton movies are just $6.50

$6.50
4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Half Price Wine every Tuesday at Whisperz Speakeasy

July 22 @ 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Half Price Wine every Tuesday at Whisperz Speakeasy

We're pouring amazing boutique wines from independent winemakers around the world at Whisperz Speakeasy, join us for a glass at...

Free
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Free Concert: ThunderBeard–Tribute to ZZ Top

July 22 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Free Concert: ThunderBeard–Tribute to ZZ Top

ThunderBeard is the most authentic ZZ Top Tribute Band, recreating the live experience of “That Little Ol' Band from Texas."...

Free
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Trivia with Rob

July 22 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Trivia with Rob

Come test your brain, enjoy great food and drinks, and have some fun!

7:00 pm - 9:45 pm Recurring

Progressive Euchre Tournament

July 22 @ 7:00 pm - 9:45 pm Recurring

Progressive Euchre Tournament

Are you ready for a fun, social evening with fellow Euchre enthusiasts? Look no further! Our progressive Euchre tournament is...

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Clark County Fair

July 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Clark County Fair

Live Entertainment, Carnival Rides, Antique Show, Livestock Show, Home Brew Contest, Truck Tug-O-War, Truck Pull, Demolition Derby, O.S.T.P.A. Tractor Pull,...

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Shelby County Fair

July 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Shelby County Fair

Join us for the 165th Annual Shelby County Fair, located right here in Sidney, Ohio July 20 - 26, 2025.  We...

10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Fairborn Farmers Market

July 23 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Fairborn Farmers Market

The Fairborn Farmers Market was established with the intent to provide the Fairborn community access to fresh and wholesome products...

Free
11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Beckers SMASH-tastic Burgers

July 23 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Beckers SMASH-tastic Burgers

Single Single smash patty on a brioche bun $9.00 Single with Bacon Single smash patty and bacon on a brioche...

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Beginner’s Pilates

July 23 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Beginner’s Pilates

In this Pilates class you will learn basic Pilates principles, how to change your posture to improve pain syndromes, strengthen...

Free
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Trotwood Community Market (presented by American Legion Post 613)

July 23 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Trotwood Community Market (presented by American Legion Post 613)

A celebration of locally sourced foods and products from small businesses in Trotwood and the surrounding communities! Stop by and...

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Miamisburg Farmers Market

July 23 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Miamisburg Farmers Market

Miamisburg Farmers MarketAt Miamisburg Christian Church parking lot.1146 E. Central Ave in Miamisburg.Fresh Produce, sweet treats, food trucks and more..

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Lilia’s Outside Cafe

July 23 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Lilia’s Outside Cafe

Dayton area food truck serving Pork, Chicken, Steakburgers, Gourmet salads, Tacos, our 4 different Loaded fry meals, and our famous...

+ 9 More
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Clark County Fair

July 24 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Clark County Fair

Live Entertainment, Carnival Rides, Antique Show, Livestock Show, Home Brew Contest, Truck Tug-O-War, Truck Pull, Demolition Derby, O.S.T.P.A. Tractor Pull,...

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Shelby County Fair

July 24 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Shelby County Fair

Join us for the 165th Annual Shelby County Fair, located right here in Sidney, Ohio July 20 - 26, 2025.  We...

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Claybourne GRILLE

July 24 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Claybourne GRILLE

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Lebanon Farmers Market

July 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Lebanon Farmers Market

The Lebanon Farmers Market is open 4 pm to 7 pm every Thursday mid-May through mid-October.  We are located in...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Naughty Lobstah

July 24 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Naughty Lobstah

We are so excited to finally be rollin' back into one of our favorite spots, the first place to allow...

4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

$10 Tini Time every Thursday

July 24 @ 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

$10 Tini Time every Thursday

Every Thursday night at Whisperz Speakeasy we'll be handcrafting an array of different fabulous martinis for just $10 each. Come...

Free
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Yummy Gyro

July 24 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Yummy Gyro

6:00 pm Recurring

Matilda: The Musical

July 24 @ 6:00 pm Recurring

Matilda: The Musical

Winner of 47 International Awards! Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and special powers. She's unloved by...

$39 – $79
+ 5 More
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Clark County Fair

July 25 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Clark County Fair

Live Entertainment, Carnival Rides, Antique Show, Livestock Show, Home Brew Contest, Truck Tug-O-War, Truck Pull, Demolition Derby, O.S.T.P.A. Tractor Pull,...

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Shelby County Fair

July 25 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Shelby County Fair

Join us for the 165th Annual Shelby County Fair, located right here in Sidney, Ohio July 20 - 26, 2025.  We...

9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Annie Oakley Days Festival

July 25 @ 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Annie Oakley Days Festival

A family-friendly festival featuring live entertainment including western arts, cowboy mounted shooting, musical performances and more.

Free
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

ShowDogs HotDogs

July 25 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

ShowDogs HotDogs

American  Choice of Relish, Onion, Mustard and Ketchup $4.00 The German  Kraut, Onions, Mustard $5.00 Memphis Bacon, BBQ Sauce, Cheese,...

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Homearama 2025

July 25 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Homearama 2025

The Homearama Touring Edition is back- inviting you to a self-guided summer adventure through some of the Miami Valley's most...

Free
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Brookville Community Picnic

July 25 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Brookville Community Picnic

Join us for the 74th Family Friendly Brookville Community Picnic! Rides, Games, Bounce Houses, Music, Food, Fun! Saturday we will...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Youth Business Fair

July 25 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Youth Business Fair

This is an opportunity to highlight your talent and also sell your products. We look forward to hearing from you....

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Godown’s Fixins

July 25 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Godown’s Fixins

We serve waffle bun sandwiches, dessert waffles and our specialty is deep fried mashed potatoes!

+ 11 More
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

July 26 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

For over 20 years this market has been made up of a hardworking group of men, women and children, dedicated...

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Shelby County Fair

July 26 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Shelby County Fair

Join us for the 165th Annual Shelby County Fair, located right here in Sidney, Ohio July 20 - 26, 2025.  We...

8:00 am - 10:00 pm Recurring

Brookville Community Picnic

July 26 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Recurring

Brookville Community Picnic

Join us for the 74th Family Friendly Brookville Community Picnic! Rides, Games, Bounce Houses, Music, Food, Fun! Saturday we will...

8:00 am - 11:00 pm

Grand Opening – Pickleball Kingdom Centerville

July 26 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

Grand Opening – Pickleball Kingdom Centerville

Get ready, Centerville! Pickleball Kingdom is officially opening, and you’re invited to celebrate with us!  FREE Open Play all day...

8:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

July 26 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

Join us every Saturday through Sept 13, 8.30 a.m. - 12 p.m. for local products including fresh produce, honey/jams, and...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Oakwood Farmers Market

July 26 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Oakwood Farmers Market

The 2025 Oakwood Farmers’ Market will be held Saturdays, June 7th thru October 11th, from 9 am until 12pm. The...

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Greene County Farmers Market

July 26 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Greene County Farmers Market

The outdoor Farmers Market on Indian Ripple Rd. in Beavercreek runs Saturdays, 9-1 even during the winter months. Check out...

9:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Shiloh Farmers Market

July 26 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Shiloh Farmers Market

The farmers’ market is located on the corner of Main St. & Philadelphia Dr, in the parking lot of Shiloh...

+ 19 More
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Summer Restaurant Week

July 27 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Summer Restaurant Week

Try unique menus at many of Dayton’s classiest places for reduced prices, all while raising money for charity. July 20-27,...

8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Greene County Fair 2025

July 27 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Greene County Fair 2025

Prepare for a safe and fun-filled week at the Greene County Fairgrounds! Rides, Kiddie/Calf Scramble, Tug-a-Truck, Harness Racing, Demo Derby,...

8:00 am - 11:00 pm Recurring

Grand Opening – Pickleball Kingdom Centerville

July 27 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 pm Recurring

Grand Opening – Pickleball Kingdom Centerville

Get ready, Centerville! Pickleball Kingdom is officially opening, and you’re invited to celebrate with us!  FREE Open Play all day...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Troy Farmers’ Market

July 27 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Troy Farmers’ Market

Downtown Troy Farmers' Market will run Saturday mornings 9:00 am to 12:00 pm from June 22nd, 2013 through September 21st,...

9:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Annie Oakley Days Festival

July 27 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Annie Oakley Days Festival

A family-friendly festival featuring live entertainment including western arts, cowboy mounted shooting, musical performances and more.

Free
10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Behind the Scenes Brunch Benefitting Halcyon Daze

July 27 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Behind the Scenes Brunch Benefitting Halcyon Daze

It’s time to go Behind the Scenes!  Be among the first to have a special first look at the latest...

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Free Pet Food

July 27 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Free Pet Food

If you're in need of pet food, our SICSA Help Center will be handing out free dog and cat food...

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Homearama 2025

July 27 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Homearama 2025

The Homearama Touring Edition is back- inviting you to a self-guided summer adventure through some of the Miami Valley's most...

Free
+ 9 More
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