In honor of Kettering’s sister city, Steyr, Austria, we celebrate with a Spass Nacht (translation: Fun Night). Strap on your lederhosen and join us at this fun annual festival. We’ll bring the authentic food, beverages, polka music and live entertainment–you bring your family and friends to this celebration of all things Austrian. The festivities will take place throughout Lincoln Park.
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Calling All Cornholers: $250 is Waiting
$250 Prize to the winning team !
Are you a cornhole player? Can you throw that bag filled with corn? Can you knock it through the hole or leave it dangling on the board for points?
Then come one, come all to the Rock N Green Tomato Festival . They are having a $250 winner take all tournament on Saturday July 23rd. Teams check in at 11:30am.
Cornhole at the Rock N Green Tomato Festival
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This is the 6th Annual Rock N Green Tomato Festival, and the Cornhole tournament has become a tradition as well. This is one of Dayton’s biggest tournaments, but the atmosphere is laid back and background activities are live bands and food and craft vendors. It is a perfect chance to bring the family, a few lawn chairs and let them listen to the free music and enjoy the kids activities as well.
Grab a Green Beer before or after at Ron’s Pizza
HERE’S THE SKINNY ON CORNHOLE:
— It is essentially a bean bag toss towards a board, 33 feet away
— You get 4 bean bag tosses each turn
— Object is to accumulate points by throwng your bag into the hole, or landing it on the board
— The strategy is to also keep your opponent from scoring points
— The first team to score 21 points, wins
The following is a list of terms commonly used in cornhole. (For the record, we at Food Adventures have been using words like “Dirty Rollup” and “Slippery Granny” for years under different circumstances).
- Ace or cow pie: A bag landing on the board, worth one point.
Throwing the bags
- Back door or Dirty Rollup: A cornhole bag that rolls over the top of a blocker and into the hole.
- Backstop: A bag that lands past the hole but remains on the board creating a backboard for a slider to knock into without going off the board.
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Have you ever thrown a “Slippery Granny?”
Blocker: A bag that lands in front of the hole, blocking the hole.
- Cornfusion: When players or teams cannot agree on the scoring
- Cornhole: A bag that falls in the hole, which is worth three points.
- Cornucopia: A player possessing a wide variety of skills
- Dirty bag: A bag that is on the ground or is hanging off the board touching the ground.
- Flop: Type of toss without rotation or spin.
Full House
- Grasshopper: A bag that bounces off the grass or ground and lands on the board for a point.
- Screaming Eagle: A bag that flys beyond the board without hitting the board.
- Slippery Granny: Scoring three bags in a row on the board only.
- Gusher, double deuce, Cornholio, or Four Bagger: Four cornholes by a single player in a single round.
- Hanger: A bag on the lip of the hole ready to drop.
- Hooker: A bag hitting the board and hooking or curving around into the hole.
- Jumper: A bag that strikes another bag on the board causing it to bounce up into the hole.
- Leprechaun or Clover: When a player attains all four bags onto the board without getting any into the hole.
- Po-lice: The cornhole referee
It’s a family affair
- Sally or Shortbag: A weak toss that and lands on the ground before reaching the board.
- Shucker: When a player throws a bag and it knocks an opponent’s bag off the board.
- Skunk, whitewash or shutout: A game that ends in an 11–0 score.
- Slider or a White Castle: A cornhole bag that slides into the hole.
- Swish: A bag that goes directly in the hole without touching the board.
Elvis Tribute band will be performing
- Shotgun: Throwing all your bags at once.
This isn’t just a great day for Cornhole. It is a great opportunity for a Food Adventure. And that’s what we will be there for.. Food and live music…
MUST EATS AFTER A CORNHOLE MATCH AT THE ROCKnGREEN TOMATO FESTIVAL:
A double Hamburger Wagon burger is good Cornhole Fuel
— RON’S PIZZA patio and dining room will be open, featuring a full menu. Let us suggest the deluxe pizza, extra sauce with a special drink of the day – a“Green Draft Beer.”
— If you are feeling really competitive, you can also enter the HAMBURGER WAGON Burger eating contest!
Choose your weapon
— The ICE CREAM TROLLEY is always a cool stop on a summer’s day of cornhole
— SAUCY SWINE O’s – A food truck with smoked meatballs, pulled pork, chicken and brisket. And ooh that BBQ sauce!
We will see you at Miamisburg’s Riverfront Park, downtown, behind Ron’s Pizza.
So July 23rd, stretch out those hamstrings, crack those knuckles and roll your wrists. Get loosey goosey and let the bean bags fly!
Join the Food Adventures crew at the Rock N Green Tomato Festival, 2016.
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It promises to be a Banner Year !
Who’s Food is Better? Italian Fest or Greek Fest?
The Greek Fest Gyro – one of the joys of festival weekend
Two heavy hitters in the Dayton festival world go head to head every year for attendance the weekend after Labor Day. These 2 festivals are the Greek Festival and the Italian Festival. Why do they both hold their big events on the same weekend? We don’t know, but we do know that when asked if they would move the festival to another weekend, both sides aren’t budging.
We decided to compare the festivals under our favorite topic.. FOOD. What happens when these two ancient nations and cultures collide in a battle of the culinary worlds? The food Adventures Crew asks you, Dayton…
Which festival has better food, GREEK FEST or ITALIAN FEST ?
Chef House, Hungry Jax and The Big Ragu have decided to put decades of eating experience at each festival to the test, with the most definitive and exhaustive comparison to date. Most of these foods only come around once a year, so our mouths have been watering for months.
Which festival is the better Food Adventure?
HERE’S THE SKINNY:
The Cannoli from Italian Festival
— Dayton’s Italian Festival, called the “Fall Festa” by the people at the Sons of Italy is held at Bella Villa Hall at 2625 County Line Road.
Hours are:
Friday, Sept. 11 – 6pm to 11pm
Saturday, Sept. 12 – Noon to 11pm
Sunday, Sept. 13 – Noon to 8pm
***Admission and Parking are free. Shuttle service available for parking from Reynolds & Reynolds lot.
— Dayton’s Greek Festival is held at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church at 500 Belmonte Park, North (next to Dayton Art Institute)
Hours are:
Friday, Sept. 11 – 11am to 11pm
Saturday, Sept. 12 – 11am to 11pm
Sunday, Sept. 13 – 11am to 6pm
***Admission: Friday from 11 am to 5 pm admission is FREE (come for lunch). The rest of the weekend, admission is $2 per person, children 12 years and under are free, Parking is free on streets surrounding the church. Shuttle service available from Grandview Hospital, Shaw Avenue. Grafton Medical Center Parking Lot on Forest Avenue and Eye Clinic Parking Lot,Grand Avenue.
Time to lace up the gloves and put the napkins in your collar.. let’s find out who has the best food !
Loukoumades (honey puffs)
The Battle of the MUST EATS at the ITALIAN FEST vs. GREEK FEST HAS BEGUN !
*** ICONIC MAINSTAYS ***:
GREEK GYRO vs THE ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICH
GREEK PASTITSIO vs ITALIAN CALZONES
GREEK MOUSSAKA vs ITALIAN MEATBALL SUB
GREEK PIZZAS vs ITALIAN PIZZAS
Chef House: Greece wins battle of the mainstays –
Big Ragu: Greece wins – The Gyro takes the cake and outshines them all
Hungry Jax: Italy wins battle of the mainstays – Meatball sub, please !
*** FULL BLOWN DINNERS*** :
ITALIAN STUFFED SHELLS DINNER vs GREEK LAMB SHANK DINNER
ITALIAN SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS vs GREEK CHICKEN DINNER
Chef House: Greece wins battle of the dinners with the Lamb Shank choice
Big Ragu: Italy wins with Stuffed Shells all day long
Hungry Jax: Greece wins the dinner battle in a close one
Cavatelli – a simple pasta dish at the Italian Fall Festa
***OFF THE BEATEN FOOD PATH***:
GREEK DOLMADES (STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES) vs ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
GREEK TRIGONAS (SPINAKOPITA) vs ITALIAN CAVATELLI
Chef House: Greece wins, I love the Spinakopita the Dolmades are wonderful !
Big Ragu: Italy wins as Cavatelli has my heart !
Hungry Jax: Italy wins the off the beaten path battle. I want some wedding soup !
*** WINES, BEERS & MORE ***:
ITALIAN PERONI BEER vs GREEK MARATHON BEER
ITALIAN RED MORETTI BEER and GREEK ALFA BEER
ITALIAN WINES vs GREEK WINES
ITALIAN RASPBERRY SPARKLETINI vs OUZO
Chef House: Greece wins, fuller tasting beer, Ouzo and I love their wines
Big Ragu: Italy wins because of the Sparkletini but tell the boss that the Moretti regular lager is sorely missing
Hungry Jax: Italy wins the battle of the wines, beers and more…
A Spinach Pie (Spinakopita) and a Cheese Pie (Trigona) from the Greek Festival
*** DESSERTS AND PASTRIES ***:
GREEK BAKLAVA vs ITALIAN CANNOLI
GREEK LOUKOUMADES (HONEY PUFFS) vs ITALIAN TIRAMISU
GREEK PASTRY BOOTH vs ITALIAN COOKIE BOOTH
Chef House: Greece wins the dessert battle – the baklava and pastry booth is amazing.
Big Ragu: Italy wins – lock me in a room with Tiramisu and Cannoli
Hungry Jax: Italy all the way in the desserts and pastry battle
What is your take on who has the better food? Tell us with your comments below.
In the meantime here are 3 little known eats from each festival that are some of our favorites:
GREEK FEST –
BAKLAVA SUNDAE – Maybe the best thing at Greek Fest
GREEK FRIES – lemon juice drizzled with seasonings make this a nice treat
GREEK LEMONADE – Refreshing on a festival day – add a little alcohol to boot
ITALIAN FEST –
RASPBERRY SPARKLETINI CHAMPAGNE – this stuff is the most addicting thing at the festivals
Stuffed Shell dinner
PASTA FAGIOLI SOUP – Dark horse of good eats
SFINGI – Italian funnel cake – see if they will deep fry a cannoli for ya too !
On a non-food note, Chef House wants to make sure that the Greek Fest gets a shout out for the incredible dancers. The Big Ragu loves the band led by George Karras. Hungry Jax has been known to cut a rug at the Italian Festival to some traditional Italian American classic songs as well.
We learned one thing today – YOU CANT LOSE WITH A FOOD ADVENTURE TO EITHER FESTIVAL.. YOU JUST HAVE TO KNOW WHAT TO EAT !!
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Browse the photos below for a full view of the festival foods !
Greek Beer
Lamb Shank Dinner
Pastitio at Greek fest
Greek Pizza
Italian Fest Raspberry Sparkletini chug
Italian cookies
Greek Baklava
Greek Fries
Italian Pizza
Greek Beers and Gyros
Ahh zoop , zoopa doop.. Italian soups 1
Italian sausages
Greek Pastries
Calzone Guy
Italian Fest Pizza
Get Your Garlic On This Sunday!
The Menus in concert for FREE Sunday at 5:30pm at Garlic Fest at 2625 County Line Rd !
The Menus in concert for free, 15 Food Vendors, Bocce Ball, Cooking Demos, and Beer. Foodies and hungry people of Dayton, we proudly announce that Garlic Fest is ready for you this Sunday. Dayton Most Metro and Food Adventures has the EXCLUSIVE SCOOP on food and timeline of the day!
This is the ONLY spot that will list EVERY food vendor and point you in the way of a great garlic loving time!
Come out……. it is in your breath interest !
HERE’S THE SKINNY:
— THE 2015 GARLIC FEST will be held at the Sons of Italy’s Bella Villa Hall at 2625 County Line Rd in Beavercreek
— The event is FREE & will be held from NOON – 8PM
FOOD AND TIMELINE:
The Spicy Olive Oil Company will be selling flavor infused Olive Oils, Balsamics and more
11:30am: The Bocce Classic bocce ball tournament will be underway, and food vendors will be warming up their grills and kitchens.
FOOD VENDORS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER (food booths will be open noon-8pm).
12pm NOON (Food & Beer will be available until 8pm)
1) THE AMBER ROSE RESTAURANT: Look for the kings of comfort food, to throw a Lithuanian twist into Garlic Fest. Look for some Garlic Cheese Fries and a Mini Garlic Monkey bread creation. It looks like owner Joe Castellano will be showcasing his Italian roots as well!
2) BRIXX ICE CO.: What is a festival without Brixx? Chef and owner Chris Bhai always pushes the envelope while hitting home runs in taste. His menu will have Grilled Wings tossed in your choice of sauces including Award winning Spicy Garlic, Sriracha BBQ, or Creamy Parmesan. Also, look for an Italian Bologna Sandwich on Sun Dried Foccocia with Brixx Signature sauce. Garlic Parm Chicken on roll and homemade kettle chips will please too.. The MUST EAT is Garlic Mortadella Mac N Cheese…(((BOOM)).
Brixx will be featuring their Spicy Garlic Wings
3) EL MESON: The Latin food world will be well represented at Garlic Fest. El Meson will feature their famous Paella, as well as their incredible food truck menu. Their South American gourmet food is made with love, and you can taste it in every bite. Served with incredible presentation, the food tastes even better than it looks. Our Must Eats here are the Paella and Empanadas
4) GIOVANNI’S: The Italian pride of Fairborn is no stranger to garlic. They promise to feature a Garlic and Gorganzola Stuffed Burger, and Garlic Pulled Pork Sandwich with Coleslaw, among other treats. Our must eats here are the Italian Steamed Clams. Chef Cassaundra Spaziani is bringing the good to the fest!
5) GYRO PALACE: How about a Middle Eastern spin on garlic? Look now further than the masters at Gyro Palace. They are featuring garlic hummus, chicken shawarma and falafel with garlic sauce. Last but not least, their signature Gyros are MUST EATS, and will have a garlic Tzatki sauce.
Mamma DiSalvo’s will be on hand with some garlic sauced pasta !
6) KOWALSKI HOTS: The NY Hot dog guy brings his cart to fest with a garlic twist… literally. He will feature garlic butter breadsticks and a Garlic Dog with Sauerkraut option. He will have his regular hot dog menu available too. Try the Zweigel Red Hots with coney sauce or the Hoffmans brand White Hots with Hoffman’s Mustard &onions. These are Big Ragu and Hungry Jax’s faves. Thank us later.
7) MAMMA DISALVO’S RESTAURANT: Nothing says garlic like Mamma DiSalvo’s. They will be featuring a pasta dish with olive oil, tomatoes, sauce and GARLIC! They may even add a little asparagus. Whatever the dish, make sure you try the family restaurant that has stolen Dayton’s heart for over 3 decades! Bobby DiSalvo’s pasta dishes are MUST EATS !
The Mohawk Burger from Mohawk Freestyle Grill
8) MOHAWK FREESTYLE GRILL: Beijing Garlic Street Rolls are the special feature, a menu item you cannot get anywhere in the USA except Garlic Fest this Sunday.We love Chef Aaron and his big bites with big flavors. Our MUST EAT here is the Mohawk Burger.
9) RITTER’S FROZEN CUSTARD: He will have his regular, delicious menu available… a great choice in the heat! Look for the incredible sundaes that Daytonians have come to know and love. Our Must Eat is the Peanut Butter and Chocolate Sundae!
10) SCRATCH CATERING: Ahh yes, the inventive vendor, Scratch Catering. What do they have in store? Well just one item will make your mouth water : Flash Fried Sweet Garlic Chili Chicken tossed in Garlic Parmesan Aioli Roasted Pepper and Sweet Garlic “Masa Tots” with Drawn Garlic Butter. Need we say more? When Chef Matt Hayden is around, get ready for some damn good food.
The delicious Ritter’s Frozen Custard will be on hand !
11) SONS OF ITALY’S HOLY CANNOLI BOOTH: It is like bigfoot, because not many have seen the Holy Cannoli. It is a cannoli dipped in a guarded recipe of batter. The cannoli is then deep fried until crisp. It is warm, it is gooey, it feels like you’re breaking the law. Come walk on the wild side and try a holy cannoli, or just try a regular cannoli .. you really can’t go wrong.
12) SWEET P’S HANDMADE ICE POPS: Perfect in warm weather, look for the one time only dark chocolate garlic pops! Handmade, hand crafted and one of a kind. Try them, you’ll love them. Our MUST EAT – the Nanna Cream pop!
13) TEXAS BEEF AND CATTLE COMPANY: A newcomer to the Dayton area, we are expecting some good brisket and pulled pork, offered in a garlic BBQ sauce ! We like the name and the swag, we are hoping for big things from this meat company!
14) THE SPICY OLIVE, OLIVE OIL STORE: Flavor infused olive oils that you will not find anywhere else. These oils and balsamics are some of Hungry Jax and Big Ragu’s favorite products on earth. These incredible olive oils have kicked our cooking up a notch, and are must haves for your kitchen. Look for the garlic lemon infused olive oil, along with many other garlic combinations.
Gyro Palace – Their gyros are the best with garlic Tzatziki sauce
15) VOLTZY’S: The hamburger king of Dayton is here and he is sassy and garlicky. Expect him selling some garlic burgers grilled with onions and topped with cheese. As always, insults are still free. If personality was music, owner Rick Voltzy would be a whole brass band.
16) THE BUDWEISER BEER BOOTH: The beer truck will be at the fest. Come grab beer from noon-8pm, must be 21 and over. ***Ask about buying a Garlic Fest Cup and saving money on refills.
2PM-4PM: ACOUSTIC MUSIC with DENNIS CHRISMAN. Laid back music, with this local, talented musician is sure to be a treat. Expect some classic rock and even a little country.
Oh, and there’s more at 2pm !
Try the White Hots with garlic sauce at Kowalski’s Hots
2:00PM: COOKING DEMO with “HUNGRY JAX” JACKIE SCANLAN: This wife and mom of two, hails from Utica, NY and brings her own special influence to the Kitchen. Growing up, this Italian girl was always in the kitchen and now as a mother, she is introducing her kids to culinary fun as well. Jackie has written some published recipes and is a passionate cook who has often volunteered for the DLM School of Cooking/Culinary Center over the years. She also part of Dayton’s favorite food blog, “Food Adventures.” Don’t miss her demo! Held inside the Bella Villa Hall, these free cooking demos will include step by step instructions to make some delicious eats with some highly guarded, secret recipes!
3:00PM: COOKING DEMO with CHEF JENN DiSANTO: Here is your chance to see a pro at work! Regarded as one of the best chefs in Dayton, Jenn owns her own catering business called “Fresco.“ Her style is fresh and her flavors are amazing. It is an educational experience whenever she is around a kitchen. Please don’t miss this demo, it is a rare opportunity to see one of the best in action. Held inside the Bella Villa Hall, these free cooking demos will include step by step instructions to make some delicious eats with some highly guarded, secret recipes!
The Texas Beef and Cattle Company will be there with a signature Garlic BBQ Sauce
4:00PM: COOKING DEMO with CHEF LEEANNE HOUSE: Time to heat things up! The spicy LeeAnne is known for her locally made Sriracha Sauce and Hot Honey, from her company, Housemade Sauces. Working in the food industry her whole life, she is now Executive Chef of Mudlick Tap House in Germantown. She is also featured in Dayton’s popular food blog, Food Adventures as well as a partner in the new hot dog truck “Bad Dog.”. Take this special opportunity to learn from her experience. In this cooking demo, we bet she will spice things up. Her nickname isn’t “Sriracha Mama” for nothing! Held inside the Bella Villa Hall, these free cooking demos will include step by step instructions to make some delicious eats with some highly guarded, secret recipes!
5:00PM: DAYTON’S 2015 GARLIC PEELING AND GARLIC EATING CONTEST: $100 goes to the first place winner of this contest. They will also win the strongest breath.. The Big Ragu from Food Adventures will emcee and host this contest on the stage. It will be a battle of the bulbs !
Garlic Peeling and Eating Contest winner gets $100 from the Big Ragu
5:30PM – 8:00PM: THE MENUS in CONCERT for FREE !!!!! Classic rock, 60’s, 70’s 80’s cover music and more! Watch the legendary, Cincinnati band play favorite party hits, while the lead singer kicks a few balloons while rocking the crowd!
NOTE: You may want to bring a folding chair if you plan to stay for the free Menus concert.
Be the brightest bulb in your group and join us at Garlic fest. Stop and smell the garlic! Good food, good beer, good music, all on the grounds of the Sons of Italy. A perfect match for a summer’s day. See you there…
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Paella from El Meson
Cooking Demo Schedule
Voltzy let us try a Garlic Burger Sample
Scratch Catering’s culinary whiz, Chef Matt Hayden will be in attendance !
Amber Rose will be rockin the Garlic Fries and Garlic Monkey Bread
Nanna Cream Ice pops from Sweet P’s OMG YES !
Local Musician/Singer Dennis Chrisman will be providing tunes during the day
Empanadas from El Meson
Come see the Holy Cannoli !
Voltzy will be selling these garlic burgers
Spicy Olive, Olive Oil store will be selling some amazing garlic oil combinations
Gyro Palace – we love your gyros
Taste the garlic goodness of El Meson’s Seafood Paella !
The Menus love food and music !
FilmDAYTON Festival & 2 Other Hits at THE NEON!
Hello Everyone,
This is the weekend for the 2014 Eichelberger FilmDayton Festival. With more to offer than just movies (screenings happen at THE NEON), I suggest you take a look at the official site to see what strikes a chord with you. The festival will be screening films for the majority of the weekend in one of our auditoriums, but we will also manage to keep both BOYHOOD and MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT running on our other screen. (For this week’s remaining showtimes, visit our website at www.neonmovies.com)
Advance tickets for the FilmDayton screenings must be purchased on-line. Remaining tickets will be sold in our lobby on the day of each screening. Here’s a list of the films that will screen at THE NEON:
Friday, Aug. 22 at 7pm – THE INFINITE MAN
Friday, Aug. 22 at 9pm – FLICK MY CLIP
Saturday, Aug. 23 at Noon – INTERNATIONAL SHORTS
Saturday, Aug. 23 at 2pm – GIVE TO LIVE THE MOVIE
Saturday, Aug. 23 at 4pm – OHIO SHORTS
Saturday, Aug. 23 at 7pm – ZERO MOTIVATION
Sunday, Aug. 24 at 12:30pm – U.S. SHORTS
Sunday, Aug. 24 at 3:15pm – STOMPING GROUND
Sunday, Aug. 24 at 5:30pm – THIS TIME NEXT YEAR
Sunday, Aug. 24 at 8pm – FILMDAYTON AWARDS
On Saturday, August 30 at noon, Roosevelt Class of ’67 will hold a fundraiser with a screening of BUCK AND THE PREACHER. “The film stars several icons who were at the beginning of their careers. Sidney Poitier stars as Buck. This was also the first film that he directed. Harry Belafonte stars as the preacher. His production company, Belafonte Enterprise produced the film with others. Ruby Dee was the wife of Buck. This film was set in Kansas Territory immediately following the Civil War in the late 1860’s. The cost is $20. This includes the movie, glass of wine, soda, and popcorn. Tickets are available at THE NEON.” (taken from press notes)
Start Freedom Dayton is hoping you’ll help tip the scales to bring #StandWithMe to Dayton on Thursday, Sept. 25. This film will only screen if 68 tickets are sold by Friday, Sept. 12. Click this LINK to watch a trailer and reserve your ticket now (if not enough tickets are reserved, your card will never be charged). “Only a 9-year-old would dream that a lemonade stand could free 500 enslaved children. What followed became so much bigger. After seeing a photo of two enslaved boys in Nepal, Vivienne Harr is moved to help in the only way she knows how: by setting up her lemonade stand. With the goal of freeing 500 children from a life of slavery, she sets up her stand every day, rain or shine. As Vivienne’s vision begins to show promise for something greater, her community stands with her – and she develops her own Social Purpose Company. In telling Vivienne’s story, #standwithme examines the realities of modern-day slavery, the role we play in it as consumers, and the importance of knowing the story behind what we buy.” (taken from tugg press notes)
Thanks for your continued support!
We hope to see you this weekend,
Jonathan
SHOWTIMES for Friday, August 22 – Thursday, August 28:
MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT (PG-13) 1 Hr 37 Min
Friday: 1:15, 4:30, 7:20, 9:30
Saturday: 1:15, 7:20, 9:30
Sunday: 1:15, 7:20
Monday – Thursday: 3:00, 5:20, 7:40
BOYHOOD (R) 2 Hr 45 Min
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 3:30
Monday – Thursday: 3:30, 7:30
FILMDAYTON FESTIVAL
Click Here for Entire Line-Up
COMING SOON:
(All Dates Are Tentative. Dates Often Move And Sometimes Disappear.)
Aug 29 – LAND HO!
Aug 29 – CALVARY
TBD – TRIP TO ITALY
TBD – LOVE IS STRANGE
TBD – ALIVE INSIDE
TBD – SKELETON TWINS
Colin Firth & Emma Stone in Woody Allen’s MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT at THE NEON!
Hello Everyone,
Woody Allen’s last three films – MIDNIGHT IN PARIS, TO ROME WITH LOVE and BLUE JASMINE – have all been big hits at THE NEON. On Friday, we will open Allen’s latest film – a 1920’s romantic comedy starring Colin Frith and Emma Stone – MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT. BOYHOOD – the best-reviewed film of the year – will stick around for another week.
Synopsis for MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT: “Chinese conjuror Wei Ling Soo is the most celebrated magician of his age, but few know that he is the stage persona of Stanley Crawford (Colin Firth), a grouchy and arrogant Englishman with a sky-high opinion of himself and an aversion to phony spiritualists’ claims. Persuaded by his friend, Howard Burkan (Simon McBurney), Stanley goes on a mission to the Cote d’Azur mansion of the Catledge family: mother Grace (Jacki Weaver), son Brice (Hamish Linklater), and daughter Caroline (Erica Leerhsen). He presents himself as a businessman named Stanley Taplinger in order to debunk the alluring young clairvoyant Sophie Baker (Emma Stone) who is staying there with her mother (Marcia Gay Harden)…What follows is a series of events that are magical in every sense of the word and send the characters reeling. In the end, the biggest trick MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT plays is the one that fools us all.” (taken from Sony Pictures Classics) Click this LINK to visit the film’s official site.
The FilmDayton Film Festival is just around the corner – August 22-24. The full schedule has been released and festival passes and single tickets are now available on-line. Check out the line-up and purchase your tickets at the festival’s Official Site. In addition to screenings that will be held at THE NEON, there are a number of other special programs happening downtown. Here’s a list of what’s happening at THE NEON:
Friday, Aug. 22 at 7pm – THE INFINITE MAN
Friday, Aug. 22 at 9pm – FLICK MY CLIP
Saturday, Aug. 23 at Noon – INTERNATIONAL SHORTS
Saturday, Aug. 23 at 2pm – GIVE TO LIVE THE MOVIE
Saturday, Aug. 23 at 4pm – OHIO SHORTS
Saturday, Aug. 23 at 7pm – ZERO MOTIVATION
Sunday, Aug. 24 at 12:30pm – U.S. SHORTS
Sunday, Aug. 24 at 3:15pm – STOMPING GROUND
Sunday, Aug. 24 at 5:30pm – THIS TIME NEXT YEAR
Sunday, Aug. 24 at 8pm – FILMDAYTON AWARDS
On Saturday, August 30 at noon, Roosevelt Class of ’67 will hold a fundraiser with a screening of BUCK AND THE PREACHER. “The film stars several icons who were at the beginning of their careers. Sidney Pointier stars as Buck. This was also the first film that he directed. Harry Belafonte stars as the preacher. His production company, Belafonte Enterprise produced the film with others. Ruby Dee was the wife of Buck. This film was set in Kansas Territory immediately following the Civil War in the late 1860’s. The cost is $20. This includes the movie, glass of wine, soda, and popcorn. Tickets are available at THE NEON.” (taken from press notes)
Mark your calendars now for The Dayton LGBT Film Festival – set for October 10-12. I met with the festival committee on Sunday for our epic, hash-it-out, planning meeting…and we came up with a really strong line-up of films. That said, I’m still awaiting confirmation from a couple titles before I can make big announcements. However, I can announce this – our Opening Night film – THE WAY HE LOOKS, sponsored by Square One Salon & Spa – is a huge crowd pleaser that has been winning awards all around the world. I hope you’ll hurry down to get tickets once they go on sale!
Thanks for your continued support!
Jonathan
SHOWTIMES for Friday, August 15 – Thursday, August 21:
MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT (PG-13) 1 Hr 37 Min
Friday, Saturday: 12:40, 2:50, 5:00, 7:20, 9:30
Sunday: 12:40, 2:50, 5:00, 7:20
Monday & Tuesday: 3:00, 5:20, 7:40
Wednesday: 3:00, 5:20, 8:30
Thursday: 3:00, 5:20, 7:40
BOYHOOD (R) 2 Hr 45 Min
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 1:00, 4:30, 8:00
Monday – Thursday: 3:30, 7:30
COMING SOON:
(All Dates Are Tentative. Dates Often Move And Sometimes Disappear.)
Aug 29 – LAND HO
Aug 29 – CALVARY
TBD – TRIP TO ITALY
TBD – LOVE IS STRANGE
TBD – ALIVE INSIDE
TBD – SKELETON TWINS
Free Summer Party Downtown
The Dayton Metro Library is inviting the whole community to a Summer Party. There will be free entertainment, games, contests and hands-on activities for the whole family on Saturday, August 9, 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Main Library and in Cooper Park, downtown Dayton.Chuck Duritsch from the Dayton Metro Library says, “We want to celebrate not only our summer readers who worked hard and met their goals, but also have a fun afternoon for everyone!”
What’s in store?
Visit the Technology Petting Zoo to see the latest gadgets, then pet puppies from the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. Make your own cotton candy, then ride a blender bike and make a smoothie. Time the Rubik’s Cube champ, learn break dancing skills from Deja Kru, and meet a young Yo-Yo Master. Book swaps, henna tattoos, physical challenges, chess games, storytimes, oh my! There’s too much to mention. Suffice it to say there are activities throughout Cooper Park and inside the Main Library as well – plenty for adults and children to have a fun, free afternoon. Food vendors will be on hand for the purchase of food and beverages, but all other activities (from the Active Zone to the Zoot Theatre puppets) are FREE.
“This is a chance for families to come together for a fun, free event to celebrate the summer,” said Diane Farrell, Director of External Relations for the Library. The Library invites you to come enjoy an afternoon with your friends, family and neighbors at the Dayton Metro Library as we wrap up a super summer and get ready for a fabulous fall!
More details from the Library:
The event features:
- Hands-on activities, crafts and experiments
- The Kids BookMobile
- The Batmobile with Batman and Robin
- Curious George, The Cat in the Hat, Heater and Gem from The Dayton Dragons and costumed Star Wars characters
- The Zoot Theatre Company puppets
- Music by DJ Dan Edwards
- An active zone with hula hoops, jump ropes, Frisbees, bubbles and bikes
- A Book Swap for all ages, plus more!
Partner organizations and guests include:
- Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission teaching bike safety
- Humane Society of Greater Dayton showcasing pet adoptions
- Boonshoft Museum of Discovery meeting animals up close
- Muse Machine – leading active story and dance
- Ohio Virtual Academy and Chaminade Julienne High School – getting hands on with STEM labs and slime
- Rosewood Arts Center – exploring comic book art
- ThinkTV – PBS Kids Island
- Time Warner Cable – science behind cotton candy
- Dayton Mom-Spot Blog – book and swag bag giveaways
- Welcome Dayton – language activities
- Prevent Blindness Ohio – coloring and eye health
- EarthFare – Sun Safety
- Yo-Yo demonstrations, break dancing and the national Rubik’s Cube champion
Admission and all activities are free. Food trucks will be on hand for the purchase of food and beverages. Summer Reading Club participants of all ages can bring their completed folders to the Party for special prizes.
For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s External Relations Department at 937-496-8901.
Best Reviewed Film of the Year – BOYHOOD – Opens at THE NEON!
Hello Everyone,
We’re pretty excited here at THE NEON. On Friday, August 1, we’re opening the best reviewed film of the year – BOYHOOD. We will also keep the amazing film IDA for select screenings.
Synopsis for BOYHOOD: Given 100% Reviews by countless critics and currently at 99% FRESH on rotten tomatoes, BOYHOOD is the best reviewed film of the year! “Filmed over 12 years with the same cast, Richard Linklater’s BOYHOOD is a groundbreaking story of growing up as seen through the eyes of a child named Mason (a breakthrough performance by Ellar Coltrane), who literally grows up on screen before our eyes. Starring Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette as Mason’s parents and newcomer Lorelei Linklater as his sister Samantha, BOYHOOD charts the rocky terrain of childhood like no other film has before. Snapshots of adolescence from road trips and family dinners to birthdays and graduations and all the moments in between become transcendent, set to a soundtrack spanning the years from Coldplay’s “Yellow” to Arcade Fire’s “Deep Blue.” BOYHOOD is both a nostalgic time capsule of the recent past and an ode to growing up and parenting. It’s impossible to watch Mason and his family without thinking about our own journey.” (taken from IFC Films press notes) Click this LINK to visit the official website.
On Sunday, August 3 at 1:00, SPAN Ohio will hold a one-time screening of THE HEATHCARE MOVIE. “Single Payer Action Network Ohio (SPAN Ohio) is proud to host THE HEALTHCARE MOVIE on the 49th anniversary of our own Medicare system. THE HEALTHCARE MOVIE is a 65 minute documentary that reveals the intensity of the political struggle that led to Canada’s universal medical care system, and exposes public relations campaigns that have been prevalent in the U.S. since the early 1900’s to dissuade the American public from supporting national health care. Every day people are dying or going bankrupt due to the ills of the United States system. Who are we in the face of this human tragedy? If you agree that people are more important than profits, then you must see this film. Admission is free and open to the public.” (taken from SPAN Ohio press notes)
“On Thursday, August 14 at 7:30 Boston Stoker is proud to present A FILM ABOUT COFFEE to the Dayton Area. The film, which first premiered in Seattle at the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), explores the world’s involvement and fascination with specialty coffee from crop to cup. It captures in-depth views on the current state of specialty coffee with footage from throughout the US, Africa, South America and Japan. Boston Stoker is a specialty coffee roaster and wholesaler that has operated out of Dayton, Ohio since 1973. The company has a long history with direct trade work within the coffee industry, focusing on Heart to Honduras.” (taken from Boston Stoker press notes) This screening will be an Ohio premiere! Tickets are currently available at THE NEON’s box office for $10 each. Click this LINK to find out more about the film. Click this LINK to visit Boston Stoker’s official site (where you can purchase tickets on-line).
The FilmDayton Film Festival is set for August 22-24. The full schedule has just been released and festival passes are now available on-line (single tickets will be available beginning July 31). Check out the line-up and purchase your pass at the festival’s Official Site. In addition to screenings that will be held at THE NEON, there are a number of other special programs happening downtown.
On Saturday, August 30 at noon, Roosevelt Class of ’67 will hold a fundraiser with a screening of BUCK AND THE PREACHER. “The film stars several icons who were at the beginning of their careers. Sidney Pointier stars as Buck. This was also the first film that he directed. Harry Belafonte stars as the preacher. His production company, Belafonte Enterprise produced the film with others. Ruby Dee was the wife of Buck. This film was set in Kansas Territory immediately following the Civil War in the late 1860’s. The cost is $20. This includes the movie, glass of wine, soda, and popcorn. Tickets are available at THE NEON.” (taken from press notes)
We hope to see you this weekend!
Jonathan
SHOWTIMES for Friday, August 1 – Thursday, August 7:
IDA (PG-13) 1 Hr 20 Min
Friday, Saturday: 12:20, 5:30
Sunday – Thursday: 5:30
BOYHOOD (R) 2 Hr 45 Min
Friday, Saturday: 1:00, 2:15, 4:30, 7:30, 8:00
Sunday: 1:00, 4:30, 7:30 8:00
Monday – Thursday: 2:15, 3:30, 7:00, 7:30
THE HEALTHCARE MOVIE (NR) 1 Hr 5 Min + Discussion
Sunday: 1:00
COMING SOON:
(All Dates Are Tentative. Dates Often Move And Sometimes Disappear.)
Aug 8 – I ORIGINS
Aug 15 – MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT
Aug 29 – LAND HO
Aug 29 – CALVARY
TBD – TRIP TO ITALY
TBD – LOVE IS STRANGE
TBD – ALIVE INSIDE
TBD – SKELETON TWINS
Eat me, I’m Celtic !
Here’s to the 2014 Dayton Celtic Fest
Tonight, tomorrow and Sunday.. there is an Irish Food Adventure brewing on the streets of Dayton. It is the wildly popular Dayton Celtic Festival. Who better to tell you lasses and lads about it than The Food Adventure Crew?
Listen up as we give a tip of our cap to the festival for the good old Emerald Isle!
HERE’S THE SKINNY:
— It is a street party celebrating Irish Heritage at RIVERSCAPE METRO PARK with dancing, music, beer and FOOD ! Admission is FREE
—FESTIVAL GOES FROM FRIDAY – SUNDAY !
- Friday – 6:30pm – 10:30pm
- Saturday – Noon – 10:30pm
- Sunday – Noon – 5:30pm
— Want directions??? CLICK HERE !
A Cheeky Meat Pie is in your future
What to eat?? This isn’t our first blarney stone, so take our advice or we will hit you in the head with a Shillelagh.
So by “faith and begorrah,” here are our patented “must eats” !!
MUST EATS:
— REUBEN SANDWICH FROM CLADDAGH’s BOOTH: We love a good Reuben, and we have found a delicious one here! Served freshly grilled and hot, this is a big sandwich, that will fill you up.
— CHEEKY MEAT PIES: Whether you order the Distinguished Darby version, or another type, these pies are fantastic and perfect for “on the go eating.” Watch out! They are hot inside! Australian pies at an Irish Festival?? You betcha !
— IRISH BEER: There are the three types we recommentd – the lighter beer (HARP LAGER), the red beer (SMITHWICK’S), and the dark beer (GUINNESS). Or make Ireland proud. and go through all the colors of the rainbow, they say there is a pot of gold at the end….
— FISH AND CHIPS: High demand on these might mean a line, but it ensures you get a piping hot, fresh out of the fryer, batch of fish and chips. Whether you do tartar or vinegar, you will be glad you did some pub style sea fare.
— GRILLED SALMON SANDWICH from BROCK MASTERSONS: Looking for a lighter treat? Try one of these babies with or without a bun. The secret is the dill sauce topping, so ask for extra. Honorable mention goes to their crab cakes, which almost made the list. This is a Food Adventure all time fave.
Fish and Chips – Must Eats at the Celtic Festival
An important tip.. there is a dish called haggis at the festival, which traditionally is chopped up liver served inside pig intestines… we tried it last year. Once was enough for us. For some of you purists with adventurous pallets, go for it.
Hopefully we pointed you in the right direction for a weekend Food Adventure.
There is one more wee bit of advice we have about the festival, and that is make sure you stop in and listen to the music under the big white Riverscape tents. It makes the food and beer taste better too. Musical acts are flown in from Ireland for this event, so take advantage of it.
See you at the festival, please say “hi” to The Food Adventure Crew, and we will try to wave or shake hands while carrying beer and festival food.
Check out our gallery below for some killer food pics from Celtic Fests of yesteryear!
Want more from these leprechauns? Then like Food Adventures on Facebook by CLICKING HERE !
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Americana Festival: 5k, FOOD, Fireworks & Fox
Pork Chops on the Grill
Run, eat and watch fireworks in the street. The Americana Festival is celebrating 41 years strong with this year’s event in downtown Centerville. This year we have the star spangled scoop on some new Food Adventure attractions and happenings.
The Big Ragu is a lifelong Centerville guy, so this festival is close to our homes and our hearts. We cant think of a better way to celebrate freedom and the good ole’ USA, than this event.
Here is a day in the life of a 4th of July Food Adventurer at the Americana Festival:
7:30am: 5K RUN at Centerville Stadium. Why? So we can eat all day, guilt free, that’s why !
9:30am: Sneak between the chairs lining the streets, dart across State Route 48 and see what food vendors are open early. Ragu actually had a 9:45am cheesesteak 2 years ago.
10:00am: Watch the AMERICANA FESTIVAL PARADE. We hope to march in he parade someday, carrying flags with cheeseburgers on them, and wearing sequin shorts…
Harvest Mobile Food Truck will be at the Festival
11:30am – 4:00pm: STREET FAIR: We are excited to be checking out these MUST EATS !!
—HARVEST MOBILE: Who else loves the healthy “Local Wrap?”
— ZOMBIE DOGZ: The Nibbler Dog ! Heck, any hot dog they have is a true original and something you wont taste anywhere else!
— EL MESON FOOD TRUCK: Empanadas to die for !
— MOM’S HOMEMADE GOODIES: Incredible Soft Pretzels
— SANTORINI’S GREEK KITCHEN: The Gyros are must eats. They are grilled fresh by these guys in from Indianapolis.
— TIM HORTON’S: You may need the coffee for some quick energy
— OLD TYME POPCORN: Kettle Corn experts !
— LaROSA’S: You gotta get some pizza slices from this Cincinnati icon
— CINDY LOU’S BBQ: Any BBQ entree is delicious here !
— KONA ICE: Cool off with a SnoCone cup with tiger’s blood sauce !
El Meson will be at the Street Fair
— CORK N BOTTLE’S AMERICAN GRILL: Any one of their sandwiches are delicious, cheap, and a handful !
— BLACKJACK GRILL: The best grilled porkchops in Dayton
—NELLY’S CHICKEN: The rotesserie roasted, Bolivian recipe chicken is nothing short of amazing on flavor !
As you can see there are gonna be plenty of options to light your fireworks. We didnt even mention the carnival type food, or local places within walking distance like SWEENEY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE, JOHNNY’S SLICE OF NY, BILLS DONUTS, MARION’S PIZZA, CITY BBQ, GRAETERS ICE CREAM, ROOT48, and MCDIGGERS PUB.
We will also be hanging out with Fox and Friend’s Brian Kilmeade who will be in town promoting his new book!
10:00PM: FIREWORKS AT CENTERVILLE FOOTBALL STADUM. We usually cap off the night by attending the fireworks with family, after napping off a food coma.
Show your patriotism this Friday. Whether it is chanting USA, or wearing a US Flag t-shirt, we hope you have the time of your life. We suggest you do just that in downtown Centerville on the 4th !
Even Uncle Sam will be there, and so will The Food Adventures Crew.
Want be a good American? Then “like” FOOD ADVENTURES on Facebook HERE. We are often imitated, never duplicated.
Check out our Americana Food Photos below !
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Hot House! Local Chef Heats Things Up With New Sriracha Sauce
Dayton Chef LeeAnne House, with her Housemade Sriracha Sauce !
We’ve got the boss with the hot sauce right here! Want to heat up your Food Adventures at home? Then look no further.
Local chef, our own LeeAnne House has made her mark in the kitchens of upscale area restaurants. Now she is out on her own, with a new company called Housemade. Her first bottled product is a popular one, called Housemade Sriracha Sauce. She started experimenting with new sauces in her apartment kitchen and the batches grew, and so did the demand. Now she has taken her saucy self corporate.
Believe it or not, sriracha is a style of sauce, and not a brand name. We are all familiar with that plastic bottle with the rooster and green spout. This gives that sauce a kick in the pants.
HERE’S THE SKINNY:
— LeeAnne grew up in the food industry. Her parents at one time owned various restaurants like Lincoln Park Grille, Oregon Express, and others. LeeAnne worked her way up from bussing tables to chief hottie.
Bottles of Housemade Sriracha, Ready to be Labeled
— The sauce took a year and a half to perfect. Originally home cooked and home produced, she is now off to the big time with the same, natural recipe. Food Adventures have been trying her home batch sriracha sauces for months, so we are especially happy to see her recent success.
— This sauce won 1st prize in the 2014 Louisiana Cajun Hot Sauce Festival, for the best specialty chili sauce, and is being blogged about nationally from California to Nashville. Foodies and Food Adventurers agree, it’s fantastic!
— A bottle of this sauce goes a long way, good thing there is a 2 year shelf life.
WHY IS THIS SAUCE A MUST EAT?
— FLAVOR: That is the most important thing, right? Not just heat for the sake of heat, but good flavor is what a sauce is all about. Housemade Sriracha is sweeter, hotter and meaner than the sriracha you are used to. There is a good amount of tang and zing to get your tastebuds rolling.
— ALL PEPPERS in this sauce are Thai Chili Peppers, and the sauce has NO STEMS. This is huge, because most mass produced sauces have stems ground into them, thereby changing the flavor of the sauce. Housemade keeps the flavor truer to the pepper itself with the tedious process of stem removal.
— NATURAL INGREDIENTS: We wont give away the recipe, just read the side of the label for the natural ingredients. Did we mention it is vegan and gluten-free ?
— LOCALLY MADE – Whenever possible local ingredients are used, local farmers, and the sauce is assembled from Dayton to Chillicothe. Hello, support local, buy local. Expect different sauces from Housemade in the future !
The Big Ragu knows where to get Housemade Sriracha, and now, you do too !
The Big Ragu loves the sauce on chili, shrimp, wings and anything mexican (nachos, tacos, tortas, burritos and sopes).
LITE BITES: Try the sriracha on egg white omelettes, roasted veggies, homemade vegetable soups, and quinoa.
Housemade Sriracha Sauce has made its way into local restaurants and has been appearing on specials at Lily’s Bistro, and pizzas at Oregon Express to name a couple. We expect more locally owned restaurants to follow this trend. In fact, the demand has been so good, that a second batch has already gone into production.
WHERE CAN YOU BUY THE BOTTLES OF HOUSEMADE SRIRACHA?
In more ways than one, it is the hottest product in Dayton. Housemade Sriracha, we love you, you hot thang you ….
Speaking of hotness, check out Food Adventures on Facebook and “like” them HERE
Also, see more of LeeAnne and her hot sauce in the photo gallery below!
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Rock n Green Tomato Festival to Feature Pie Baking Contest !
Green Tomato Pie – Can you make the best one?
Calling all bakers!! Miamisburg needs you. Saturday June 14th is the 4th Annual Rock N Green Tomato Festival. One of the features is a “GREEN TOMATO PIE CONTEST.”
Can you bake the best pie? Do you have what it takes? Can you be the champ? Prizes will include 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies. Register and prove you have the skills to make the most delicious pie of them all!
The judges for this contest are the only locals with mouths big enough to fit the bill, Chef House, Hungry Jax and Big Ragu from Food Adventures !
***TO ENTER THE BAKING CONTEST, Fill out and send in this form by June 11th ! —> click here for form
You have to register by June 11th, then bring your pie to Ron’s Pizza house at 5:30pm on June 14th. The contest begins at 6pm. Ron’s will keep your pie warm or cold for you at your direction. The Food Adventures Crew are serious eaters, and are sure to have their taste buds tuned up and ready for the test … Are you kitchen savvy enough to win? Then get your oven mitts, pie crusts, and baking pans ready for this Green Tomato Pie Baking Contest. But most of all, you have to sign up !
Green Tomato Pizza? It was Delicious !
This event promises to be a festive Food Adventure at Miamisburg’s Riverfront Park!
The Rock N Green Tomato Festival is relatively new, but has picked up a loyal following in 4 short years.
This cozy festival is a blast and a MUST EAT on your summer list of festivities. It is a friendly, fun atmosphere with plenty of food and drink. Speaking of which..
We also have a side contest*** WANT TO WIN DINNER with THE FOOD ADVENTURE CREW at the Rock n Green Tomato Festival for you and a friend? Then comment on the story below and tell us why you deserve it! One winner will be chosen at random, and they may bring a guest and meet us at the festival at 4pm. It looks like Hamburger Wagon Burgers and Ron’s Pizzas are on the menu ! You cant beat a free dinner for you and a pal with 2 original Dayton Food Adventurers!
We love the Fried Green Tomatoes at the festival
*******FESTIVAL INFO*******
WHAT: ROCK N GREEN TOMATO FESTIVAL
WHEN: SATURDAY JUNE 14th from Noon – 11pm
WHERE: Downtown Miamisburg, next to Ron’s Pizza At Riverfront Park
WHAT ELSE:
— CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT $250 to winner – click here to enter –
— LIVE MUSIC from Noon – 11pm – schedule of bands here –
This Hamburger Wagon Burger didn’t last long on our plate
— 5k RUN/WALK at 10am – click here to register –
— FOOD AND MERCHANDISE VENDORS – -want to be a vendor? CLICK HERE –
— HAMBURGER EATING CONTEST
— KIDS GAMES and BOUNCY CASTLE
— HULA HOOP CONTEST
— JITTERBUG CONTEST
*****For all the event info visit: www.rockngreentomato.com/ *****
The Food Adventures Crew will see you there ! Don’t forget to comment on this article for a chance to win dinner with them the night of the festival !
Browse through our Food Adventure photo gallery below from past 3 years of “Rock n Green Tomato Festivals.” Also, “like” Food Adventures on Facebook by clicking HERE !
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Here Comes the FLEURS ET VIN Festival!
“Fleurs et Vin” Festival will feature over 400 wines for tasting !
Get ready to raise your wine glass this Sunday at Carillon Park , because Dayton’s premier wine and gourmet food festival arrives!!
That’s right, the one and only shindig known as “FLEURS ET VIN” (flowers and wine in French) takes place this weekend!
This is a Food Adventure and Wine extravaganza that you don’t want to miss. The Big Ragu will be there in full force!
WHAT: FLEURS ET VIN FESTIVAL
WHERE: At Historic Carillon Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd. Dayton, Ohio 45409
WHEN: SUNDAY MAY 18th from 1pm – 4pm
WHY: To benefit AIDS Resoruce Center of Dayton Ohio
MUST DRINKS: Over 400 wines available for tasting and a Beer Garden !
MUST EATS: Local restaurants providing samples of menu specialties.
Restaurants Include: Amar India, Carvers Steaks & Chops, Central Perc European Cafe, Chappys Tap Room and Grille, Coco’s Bistro, El Meson, Figlio, Giovanni’s, Jay’s Seafood, Kohler’s Catering, Lock 27 Brewing, Mamma DiSalvo’s, Neil’s Heritage House, The Oakwood Club, Salar Restaurant and Lounge The Dock, The Deli at Webster Street & Top of the Market and Thai 9.
WHAT ELSE: Live Music during the festival by J.t. Fedrick and the Sax Groove, a silent auction that ends at 3pma and a Live Auction that starts at 4pm
COST: $70 in advance, $75 at the door click HERE for more ticket info
Just in Case: Don’t drink and drive- Divine Services will be on hand if you and your car need a ride home.
Fleurs Et Vin is something you must experience as a true Daytonian. Experience the best wines in the world, paired with Dayton’s Best Restaurant offerings. It is for charity, which makes getting a ticket a no brainer. Support Dayton, support the AIDS Resource Center, and join the fun at Carillon Park. Treat yourself to a Food Adventure !
We raise our wine glasses high and say “Here’s to Fleurs Et Vin, the toast of the town this Sunday!” See you under the big tents!
Are you a Dayton foodie? Then join us for more fun Food Adventures by “liking”us on Facebook.
Check out our photo gallery below from last year’s event!
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Hog Jam VIII: Another Fun Weekend of Camping and Music
Eight years ago, Tony Herdman was in a band that was part of the Dayton Battle of the Bands, which was taking place at Canal Street Tavern. The competition ran throughout the summer, with numerous bands duking it out to win time to record in a local studio. Herdman’s band reached the finals, but unfortunately losing. Even though they lost, Herdman noticed the overwhelming support and love from family, friends, and fans of his band. To show how much he appreciated seeing everyone coming out, he wanted to give back and throw a party for everyone. So he found a location in Waynesville, and thus began the yearly event Hog Jam. “We wanted to throw this party for everyone that came out and supported us throughout the summer”, Herdman explains. “So, we roasted a pig, played some music, and had one of the best times of our lives. We had a lot of people afterwards mention that we should do it again.”
Throughout the years since the first Hog Jam, Herdman has constantly tried to make the weekend bigger and better this than the previous. This year, Herdman has enlisted another festival organizer and friend Jim Hamden to help make the eighth installment the best one to date. “We both work so well together, even though we are completely different people”, said Herdman. “I am just thrilled that we are actually doing this together, and plan on working together for a long time to come.”
The weekend will also be showcasing artists and bands from all ranges of genres and from the United States. Some of the bands that will be performing include the local funk/rock fellas over at Magic Jackson to the Dayton version of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Emily and the Lost Cat Ramblers to the rich folk sound of Charlie Tipton Band to Herdman himself. The music will be giving the festivals goers plenty of great music from the beginning of the afternoon to the wee hours at night.
Attendees will be able to camp out and hang out all weekend long. Vendors will be also there for everyone to grab food. Speaking of food, the roasting of the pig will be still take place. And this year’s pig isn’t for the faint of heart. “It’s going to be a 300 pound pig”, said Herdman. Yep-300 pounds. This year’s festival, like the ones before, will surely have everyone planning on attending next year. “We have folks that come to me and tell that they plan on coming for the next year as soon as the event is done on Sunday (laughing)”, Herdman said.
As the end nears at each year’s festival, Herdman shared with me a tradition that he holds dear to him. “Each year, I gather around some of family and friends, grab a shot of whiskey, bow my head down and say ‘here’s to another great year!”
Hog Jam 8 will be located this year at VFW Campgrounds on 8718 Claude-Thomas Road in Franklin, Ohio. The event will be a two-day festival that will have two stages with 17 artists and bands for to play. Tickets at the gates for the weekend are $35. For more info, click on the Facebook page, located here.
100,000 People Expected at Food Filled Americana Festival
Look down the street, hungry people as far as the eye can see !
July 4th will mark the 40th annual Americana Festival in Centerville. Wouldn’t you know that The Big Ragu & Crew are veterans of practically every single Americana Festival over the years. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate America’s Independence that a brisk walk through the intersection of State Route 48 and Franklin Street, sampling food selections from various vendors. With over 100 spots to eat, this is a perfect opportunity for a summer Food Adventure. From typical festival fare like funnel cakes and to healthier choices like salads and grilled chops, there is something for every taste bud on hand. The food tour stretches from the center of town, down through Benham’s Grove and the Activity Center Park. French Fries, Deep Fried Snickers, Roasted Corn, Chinese food and Gyro Vendors are just some of our favorites on the yearly hit list. We would be amiss if we didn’t mention the various icons that will be open along the street such as Bill’s Donut Shop, City BBQ and Graeter’s Ice Cream. You can even enjoy a Marion’s Pizza near the classic car show in their parking lot. Ohhh Americana, how we love thee!
Hey there, Pork Chop !
If you need the scoop on one of Dayton’s largest festivals, here you go:
HERE’S THE SKINNY:
— July 4th events start at 7:30am with a 5k Run/Walk – Always a nice start to a guilt free Food Adventure
— Parade starts at 10am sharp near Centerville High School and typically lasts until 11:30am
— The Street Festival runs from 11am-4pm with over 300 vendors (many of them food booths)
— Festival ends with a Fireworks Display at Centerville High School Stadium at 10pm
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Now for the rumbling stomachs that sound like a fireworks grand finale, here are your Food Adventure MUST EATS !
MUST EATS:
— Nothing says independence like a mouthful of powdered sugar and fried dough, so get yourself a damn Funnel Cake
Nothing says Independence like Powdered Sugar and Fried Dough
— Grilled Pork Chops – Various vendors are serving up these chops that weigh as much as a small dumbell
— Roasted Corn – More than knee high by the 4th of July, don’t forget the brush and buttery dip option
— Gyro’s – The Greek vendors at this event never disappoint. Grab a Gyro with the works, which sometimes includes some Caesar’s Salad lettuce on top
— Philly Cheesesteak – A little known secret of the festival is that some vendors fire up the grills as early as 9:30am. We took advantage of this one year. We also should have taken a tums. Huge, mouth watering, stuffed sandwiches. Just look for the banner “Italian Sausages & Philly Cheesesteaks”
— Deep Fried Snickers – Ok, so admit it, you have always wanted to try one. If you like rich foods and gooey chocolate, give it a whirl. It is like a small, powdered corndog with chocolate inside. Everyone should try these just once. Put it on your July4th bucket list.
— McDigger’s Pub – Go inside and grab a cold libation at the corner of Elm and East Franklin St. They also grill burgers and sausages on the patio. This is the only bar we know of where a round of drinks costs about the same as a local Moose Lodge. Just aim your beer burps the other way, please.
Whether you grab a pretzel donut or a grilled chicken wrap with Uncle Sam on stilts, this shindig is as much a celebration of taste as a celebration of the stars and stripes. So get yourself to the center of Centerville and see why this festival is one of the biggest in Dayton. Are you a veteran of the event? Then comment below and tell us your favorite bites from the Americana Festival!
Your hometown foodies Chef House, Hungry Jax and The Big Ragu wish each and every one of you a happy 4th of July. Enjoy the local street food and more on this warm summer’s holiday. This festival definitely shows off “America the Beautiful !”
Browse through our photos below, they will light your firecracker ! “Like” Food Adventures on Facebook HERE !
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Fleurs Et Vin: A Great Success at Carrillon Park
Each Guest Received Souvenir Glasses
Did you miss it? Endless wine tasting and all the food samplings you wanted were featured at the 2013 Fleurs et Vin Festival held at Carillon Park on May 19th. The Big Ragu was on hand with Dayton Most Metro’s staff, greeting the massive crowds and sample the various offerings. It was a Food Adventure paradise in the heart of Dayton, and a must eat on our list of events.
If you were not able to make it to this annual benefit for the AIDS Resource Center Ohio, then check out our recap, below.
Here’s the Skinny:
— FLEURS ET VIN is Dayton’s Premier Wine and Gourmet Food Festival, typically held each year on a Sunday in May from 1-4pm under the tents at Carrillon Historical Park. It is an all-you-want tasting event with a loyal following.
— ALL of the food and wine was donated by locally owned restaurants, allowing 100% of the proceeds to benefit AIDS Resource Center of Dayton. A Food Adventure with a cause
— Admission price allowed you access to over 400 wines from around the world and taste menu samples from 20 local restaurants, along with a Belgian Beer Garden area !
— Live and Silent Auction areas allowed even more funds to be raised for this worthy cause that focuses of prevention and education about AIDS, along with service programs that help those in need with HIV/AIDS.
— Live music filled the air and added to the warm ambiance.
With so many good wines and so much good food, below are our picks for the best of the best from this spectacular event!
Crab Rangoon from Thai 9. Our Favorite Rangoon in Dayton.
OUR FAVORITES (THE FOOD):
Thai 9’s Crab Rangoon and Chicken with Rice: In our opinion, the best crab rangoon in the Dayton area were these incredible samples from Thai9. Stuffed full and deep, and served with a sweet side of Thai sauce, we found ourselves returning to this line often. The Thai chicken dish was also incredible at this station. It was a Thai pepper chicken, served in a brown, curry house sauce over a bed of white rice. We told them we loved it, but our mouths were so full that they couldn’t understand us.
The Dock’s Crab Cakes: Slowly seared on their portable flat top grill, these were flavorful, hand-packed circles of love. The sauce that topped the crab cakes was the secret ingredient that kept us coming back for more. The staff of The Dock probably wanted to file a restraining order against us for hanging out by their grill as much as we did. We could not resist seconds of these scrumptious bites of crab heaven.
Hawthorn Grill’s Sorbet and Strawberry ShortCake: All of the desserts at Hawthorn Grill are homemade by Chef Candace and her staff. Her sorbet was a perfect, refreshing break during this hot event. The bite size piece of cake, topped with a strawberry sauce also hit the spot.
Scratch Catering’s Beef Brisket and Carmelized Onion Bruschetta: When doesn’t Chef Matt Hayden please the hungry crowds? This delicious, slow-cooked sampling was just as pleasing to the eye, as it was to our taste buds. The hits from Scratch Catering just keep on coming ….
OUR FAVORITES (THE WINES):
Canella Blood Orange Mimosa: Talk about refreshing! This tasty, bottled mimosa was the perfect drink, on this hot day. The server at this booth had to be tired of us by the end of the event. Probably our favorite offering from the Vintage Wine Distributor. This Italian wine cocktail is made from grape wine and the juice and pulp of blood oranges from Sicily.
Heron Chardonnay: A crisp, white wine made from 22 year old grape vines. The winery is a female owned, family vineyard run by Laely Heron. One of the few American women who made wine in France, Heron’s products are also produced in California.
Spreitzer Riesling 101: This German Riesling comes from a winery owned by two brothers who have been honing their craft since 1997. It was a cold, refreshing sip of sparkling goodness in the warm weather.
The Belgian Beer Garden: Although this was a wine festival, Heidelberg Distributing distracted us with some great beer selections. Food Adventures enjoyed a couple of Stella Artois beers in a souvenir pint. The Big Ragu went for some Hoegaarden beer and an Ommegang Witte Beer.
All in all, this is Dayton’s “Wine me and dine me” Festival. We loved being a part of a wonderful event, that supported a locally based AIDS charity. Good local food and world class wines, what more could one ask for? So let us end this Food Adventure, by raising our glass with a toast.. “Whether you love Merlot or Chardonnay, here’s to seeing you at Fleurs et Vin, next May!!”
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