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Food Adventures

Food Adventures Air Fryer Recipe: Chicken Parm Balls

November 26, 2019 By The Food Adventures Crew

A Finished Parm Chicken Ball

Hey all you Miami Valley foodies!!  The Food Adventure Crew is back at it with a last minute recipe for Thanksgiving.  This time it is an Italian classic for all “youse guys”out there with air fryers!

Jackie recently got an air fryer and absolutely loves it.  She felt compelled to share this easy and delicious recipe which is a perfect option for a unique Thanksgiving side, or a feature in an upcoming pasta meal you are planning.

This hungry Italian mom knows her parm, and now you will too!

 

Without further delay we present to you one of our favorites …

JACKIE’S CHICKEN PARM BALLS (The Air Fryer Edition)

INGREDIENTS: (makes about 10 Parm Balls)

Placing the cheese inside

1lb ground chicken
1 egg
1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parm/Romano
1 tsp of dried parsley
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
Dash of red pepper flakes

2 cups Panko bread crumbs (for rolling)
1 tbs Olive oil
2 mozzarella sticks cup up into chunks (5 each) and frozen

DIRECTIONS:
—Mix the first nine  ingredients together and let sit for 10 minutes. It’s a wet mixture so the breadcrumbs need a few minutes to help give it more structure.

 

—Take a large spoonful of mixture and place a chunk of cheese in the middle. Roll the meat around it to form a ball.

Ready for the Air Fryer !

 

—Toss the Panko bread crumbs with olive oil and roll the balls in it. This will also be when you can better shape the balls as they won’t be as sticky.

 

—Air fry for 12 minutes (turning once half way) at 400 degrees.

 

There you have it. A cutting edge recipe for the new air fryer.  If you are considering getting an air fryer, Jackie definitely recommends it.  She uses hers often and has been experimenting with various foods and recipes.  So far so good!

 

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Until then have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING from our Food Adventure Crew: Jackie, The Big Ragu and Jessie!

Rolling the balls in bread crumbs

Formed and ready to fry

Fried to a golden brown

Serve as an appetizer or with pasta !

One of Jackie’s first experiments with chicken parm balls was this batch..

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Food Adventures, The Featured Articles Tagged With: air fryer, Dayton, Food Adventures, recipe chicken parm balls

Thanksgiving Recipe – Easy Peazy Peanut Butter Pie !

November 21, 2019 By The Food Adventures Crew

Easy to Make Peanut Butter Pie

Hey fellow foodies !

Looking for a quick dessert to bring to family Thanksgiving that will please the masses?

It is really easy, too!  The old favorite “Peanut Butter Pie”  is simple, fun to make, and fairly inexpensive.

Let’s dive into this Food Adventure head first, and waste no time getting into this scrumptious recipe.

 

PEANUT BUTTER PIE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

—1/4 teaspoon of Pure Vanilla Extract

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Mix the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract and peanut butter together until smooth.
  2. Fold in 1 of the whipped topping containers.
  3. Spoon the mixture into the graham cracker crust.
  4. Place the remaining whipped topping inside the 2nd container over the top of the peanut butter mixture
  5. Garnish with the peanut butter cups.
  6. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Voila ! There you have it …

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from The Food Adventure Crew: JESSIE, THE BIG RAGU and JACKIE !

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35 Years of Penn Station *** $35 Gift Card Giveaway ***

September 26, 2019 By The Food Adventures Crew 11 Comments

Penn Station enters 35th year & you can win a $35 gift card

Penn Station is going into their 35th year of serving up East Coast style submarine sandwiches. To celebrate, we at Food Adventures are giving away a $35 Gift Card to this regional chain, whose roots are right here in Dayton.

For your chance to win, just comment below and tell us something you love about Penn Station.  Here is a great opportunity for you to win some of those freshly grilled subs, freshly cut fries and freshly squeezed lemonade!

The Sandwich that made it all happen – Penn Station’s Philly Cheesesteak

Are you a sub lover?  Than odds are, over the last 34 years, you have made it into a Penn Station restaurant in the Miami Valley for our own Food Adventure.  Known for their flying spatulas, dicing up meat while grilling submarine sandwiches, the ordering process has evolved over the years.  One thing that has not changed, is that they serve some of the most delicious subs in town.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY on PENN STATION EAST COAST SUBS:

Turkey Dagwood

 

 


Owner Jeff Osterfeld’s first started “Jeffrey’s Delicatessen” in the Dayton Mall in Dayton, Ohio.

— Jeff opened his first Penn Station in 1985 in Downtown Cincinnati.  Today there are 313 Penn Station restaurants in 15 states.

— The sub bread is cooked in-house with a signature soft inside, and crunchy outside texture.  This is perfect for holding up the sub structure with all of the hot ingredients. The bread is also delicious.

— Customers who walk in, order  in a cafeteria type line, then watch their sandwiches get cooked and/or assembled and most get a ride to get toasted in a conveyor pizza oven.  As you move down the line you are asked if you want some freshly cut fries, cookies, or drinks.

Fresh Cut Fries

— Most stores feature call ahead, drive-thru pickup windows.

 

Now you know what Penn Station is all about, let’s explore the best of the best on their menu…. our patented “Must Eats” section is below.

 

MUST EATS AT PENN STATION EAST COAST SUBS:

Chicken Teriyaki

 

 

— DAGWOOD WITH TURKEY ONLY AS THE MEAT ADD TERIYAKI SAUCE:
This first one is a super secret sandwich, not on the menu as is, but a discovery of the Big Ragu.  You order a “Dagwood with Turkey only as the meat.”  Ask them to add extra meat – it is worth the 1 to 2 bucks,  Ask then to grill it in Teriyaki sauce and ask them to the grill onions, mushrooms, and banana peppers and add provolone cheese.  After it is grilled tell them to add mayo, lettuce and tomato.  The result is an amazing “Turkey Teriyaki Cheesesteak.”  It is a Food Adventure original and the workers always compliment us on how good that sandwich looks.  Try it, it will change your life…

 

— THE CHEESESTEAK:

We loaded up this Philly cheesesteak


The sandwich that anchors the establishment, the Philly cheesesteak.  Get extra meat, always with this option.  May we suggest asking them to grill the onions, mushrooms and banana peppers.  Then add provolone, oregano and mayo. 

Our pal and Penn Station Regional Manager Randy suggests getting the Cheesesteak with “extra meat, extra cheese, with honey mustard, Parmesan cheese and oregano.”

 

Artichoke Sub

 

 

 

— CHICKEN TERIYAKI SUB:
For those who love chicken, this sub is for you.  The chicken is cubed and not shredded like the Turkey, which is why we prefer the turkey, but this sandwich is excellent as well.  May we suggest trying it this way: Get extra meat, then ask them to the grill onions, mushrooms, and banana peppers and add provolone cheese to the teriyaki chicken “well done”.  After it is grilled tell them to add mayo, lettuce and tomato.

 

 

— THE GRILLED ARTICHOKE SUB:

Fries made to order


We had heard from many friends that this sub was great, but it took us years to try it.  Guess what?  It was shockingly good!  Artichoke Hearts mixed with grilled onions, grilled banana peppers and grilled mushrooms, covered in cheese.  It was a velvety bite in each sandwich, and tasted very close to a chicken sub. That’s the part we couldn’t figure out… why?

 

Lemonade – freshly made

 

 

 

— FRESH CUT FRIES:
It is very hard to resist the freshly cooked “cups” of fries.  Not a fan on how they serve them in cups, but hey they taste so good we soon forget.  They slice them using this wall contraption and take trays full of raw. sliced fries over to the fryer.  Served with a bit of salt, vinegar or ketchup and you are home free.  Always cooked perfectly and some of the best fries in town.

 

— FRESH SQUEEZED LEMONADE:
Hand squeezed daily.  For some reason, the combo of the lemonade deadening the grilled onion breath is a perfect combo.  The lemonade so cold and flavorful and free refills on a hot day is a bonus.  Heck the refills are great no matter what the weather is like outside.

Cheesesteak Extra Meat and Extra Cheese

**** NOW – who wants to win a $35 Gift Card to Penn Station and try some great East Coast Subs ? ****
To enter, just type in a comment below on one of your favorite things at Penn Station or why you should win.  The winner will be drawn at random next week.  ONE COMMENT PER PERSON or you will be disqualified.

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Turkey Teriyaki Dagwood

Turkey Teriyaki Dagwood

Turkey Dagwood

Turkey Dagwood

Chicken Teriyaki

Cheesesteal

Cheesesteak add lettuce and tomato and pickles!

Our pal Randy makes his Cheesesteaks with extra meat, extra cheese and oregano with honey mustard sauce

Chocolate Chunk Cookies at Penn Station

Philly Cheesesteak

10 inch Tuna Sub

Inside the Cheesesteak Sandwich, the grilled onions are amazing

Turkey Sub

The bread is crunchy on the outside and soft inside

Cheesesteak

Those fries

Cheesesteak Extra meat and Extra cheese

Cheesesteak extra meat and extra cheese

Outside Penn Station

Turkey Dagwood and fries

Chicken Teriyaki and Fries

Philly Cheese steak with extra toppings

Chicken Teriyaki

Turkey Teriyaki

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Food Adventures, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Dagwood, Food Adventures, Jeff Osterfeld, Penn Station, philly cheesesteak

Fishes & Big Dishes at NEW Tokyo Grill & Hibachi

September 12, 2019 By The Food Adventures Crew Leave a Comment

Do you love seafood of all sorts?  How about Japanese Hibachi Dishes?  Even Sushi?

If you said yes to any of those three questions, you may be thrilled about Centerville’s newest buffet and hibachi hybrid called Tokyo Grill Sushi and Hibachi Buffet.  This restaurant has recently opened in the old Rue Dumaine location near Sams Club on 725 near Lyons Rd.

Part of the Buffet Bar

The Food Adventures Crew was impressed with the all you can eat sushi roll choices made constantly and replaced on the bar.  We also loved the service of their hibachi grill.  You pick the ingredients, they cook it and bring it to your table.  This place is a cross between Mongolian Grill and a Chinese Buffet with good sushi.  To us the best part was the Sashimi (raw sushi with no rice).

Let’s give you the scoop – you gotta try this place….

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY on TOKYO GRILL SUSHI and HIBACHI BUFFET:

Vanilla Pudding (left) and Tuna and Salmon Sashimi (right)

—Tokyo Grill Sushi & Hibachi Buffet is located at 1061 Miamisburg-Centerville Road in Washington Twp.

— They are open seven days a week from 11am to 10pm.

— This is considered an upscale,  “high end buffet.”  Lunch is around $12.99 and Dinner is around $18.99.  Drinks are not included.

—This is one of the few times we suggest you go for dinner instead of lunch and here is why:  a) more sashimi offerings on the bar b) Shrimp and more seafood included in the raw meat section of the hibachi grill. These 2 reasons alone are worth the price difference.  You eat 2 pieces of sashimi and you have made up the difference price wise.

Nigiri section

— The restaurant seats 90 and they pack them in, sometimes tightly.   If you go on “off hours” it is not as busy.

—The owner has a couple of other locations in different states and decided to invest in a Dayton location because he was told it is a “friendly market.”

— The restaurant consists of 4 bars –
Bar 1 is desserts and raw sashimi (sushi with no rice)
Bar 2 is cooked and raw sushi rolls and nigiri (sliced sushi on top of rice).
Bar 3 is Chinese Food, Appetizers and soup
Bar 4 is the Hibachi Grill with meat and vegetable choices.

Sushi Roll Section – they have about 20 kinds of rolls

There are so many dishes here – but we are going to tell you the best of the best …

 

THE MUST EATS at TOKYO GRILL SUSHI and HIBACHI BUFFET:

—THE SASHIMI (Raw sushi with no rice):
The raw Salmon is amazing.
The raw Tuna is a treat, this is a rare chance to load up.  There are White Tuna, Octopus and sometimes Mackrel and Yellowtail slices in the sashimi section as well.

Typical sushi

—THE SUSHI ROLL BAR:
There are dozens rolls with crab, salmon, tuna, eel and more in them with avocado, cream cheese and other ingredients.  Some are even deep fried sushi rolls.
The Salmon and Tuna Nigiri
(slices of raw meat on top of rice) are incredible.

—THE HIBACHI BAR:
Choices of meat include salmon, scallops, steak, chicken, shrimp, calamari, imitation crab meat and tofu. 
The vegetable selection is huge!  You can choose to have your ingredients stir fried and served with brown rice, white rice, thin noodles, or thick noodles (udon).

Hibachi Meats

 

—THE VANILLA PUDDING CUPS:
We would be remiss if we didn’t mention the vanilla pudding cups on the dessert bar with a vanilla wafer on top.  A  perfect end to a night of indulgence.

 

 

If you are a hibachi or sushi fan at all, or if you love seafood, this place is worth a visit.  Heavily

Hibachi Veggies

stacked with seafood from calamari, to cooked and raw fish, there are a lot of high quality items on this buffet not usually found in an “all you can eat environment.”  In other words, if you are one of those people who spends $20 on two sushi rolls and walks out of the restaurant hungry, this could be your new favorite place.  Take advantage of the hibachi grill, soup area and all the amenities.

Tokyo Grill Sushi and Hibachi Buffet is a fun treat when your hungry for a seafood feast!  If you do not like seafood you can load up on steak and chicken at the hibachi buffet and a couple of chicken dishes at the Chinese bar.

Hibachi Bowl

Please share your comments of your Food Adventures to Tokyo Grill below !

This place is a great chance to sample delicacies like Octopus, Squid, and other seafoods you might not ever try. Give it a shot!

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Browse our gallery below of more Tokyo Grill Sushi & Hibachi Buffet photos.

 

 

 

One of our plates

All you can eat sushi !!

Miso Soup All Day Long

This hibachi bowl was spicy with salmon, tofu and fake crabmeat

 

Seared Ahi Tuna and Mango

BUSY BUSY

About 1/4 of the bar

Hibachi Bowl is cooked for you !!!

So many sushi rolls

Seared White tuna and sauce

Cooked Octopus Sashimi

OHHH That Salmon !

Veggies at Hibachi

Dining Room

SUSHI !

Freshly prepared- all you want

Kani – imitation crab

Here is your bowl for hibachi raw ingredients to be placed into

Tuna and Salmon

Deep fried rolls , salmon and tuna -its like paradise

Spicy Crab Roll and salmon Nigiri for days ….

Tuna and Squid

dessert bar

We went overboard …AGAIN

Jalapeno Sushi

Chinese and Japanese Appetizers

More Veggies at the Hibachi

Vanilla Pudding

The sushi is terrific

Hibachi Stir Fry ! – Shrimp Scallops, Squid and more

Do you have bigger plates? How about a cookie sheet ?

View of a bar

 

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Food Adventures, The Featured Articles Tagged With: buffet, Dayton, Food Adventures, japanese, sushi

Boozy Milkshake Recipe for End of Summer

August 15, 2019 By The Food Adventures Crew Leave a Comment

Ingredients for Uncle Jims Milkshake

The Food Adventure Crew has a treat for you.  A long standing family secret, tweeked to a boozy delight.

The Big Ragu has been making his “Uncle Jim’s Famous Milkshake Recipe” since his early teens.  It is time to pass along the legend with an adult twist.  This recipe is perfect for end of summer sipping on the patio, or a dessert for a special homemade meal.

Here is the recipe.  This will change your life.

UNCLE JIM’S BOOZY MILKSHAKES: (Serves 4)

Pouring Boozy Milkshakes

Ingredients:
2/3 Gallon of Chocolate Ice Cream (You may substitute a Vanilla or Butter Pecan)
1/3 Gallon of milk
3 TBS of Peanut Butter
1 Banana
1 to 1.5 cups of Baileys Irish Cream (You may substitute Kahlua or any rum)
2 TBS Chocolate Syrup

Directions:

—In a blender put a half to 2/3rds a gallon of chocolate ice cream, or until it almost reaches the top of the blender

—Fill the blender halfway up with milk

—Add the Banana, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Syrup

—Add the Alcohol.

—Start mixing slow pressing the low powered buttons first, and build to the maximum.  Then slow speed down again to lowest setting.

—Mixing should take about 60 seconds.

—Serve immediately in a medium sized glass.

There you have our suggestion for a delicious summer delight.  Uncle Jim’s famous milkshakes are sure to make you smile.  Enjoy and let us know how you liked them — with or without alcohol, they are great !

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Try one of these tonight

Happiness is a Boozy Milkshake

Let’s get this party started

Using Vanilla Ice Cream

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Food Adventures, The Featured Articles Tagged With: boozy milk shake, Food Adventures

The Oregon District – 19 “MUST EATS”

August 6, 2019 By The Food Adventures Crew 1 Comment

Manicotti from Francos

In wake of the events this week, there are no words.  Food Adventures suggests we all take some time and show continued support and love for the Oregon District, by eating at some of the places in and around the area on Fifth Street.  We humbly suggest some of our favorites.  Here’s to keeping Dayton strong.

 

OREGON DISTRICT “MUST EATS”

Pickle Soup at Blind Bobs

CHEESE MANICOTTI at FRANCO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO:
The pasta filled with ricotta cheese and blanketed with sauce and mozzarella.  Franco’s wonderful marinara, makes the dish and use that bread to sponge up the goodness.
824 E. Fifth St.

 

PICKLE SOUP at BLIND BOB’S:
Sounds crazy, tastes incredible.  If you like cream of broccoli soup. you will love this.  It is kicked up a notch with a hint of pickle flavor.  Not overpowering, just perfect and creamy.  A couple of shakes of pepper and you are in the drivers seat, ready to roll.
430 E. Fifth St.

The Hearse Burger from Lucky’s Taproom

THE HEARSE BURGER at LUCKY’S TAPROOM:
Keener Beef
starts the burger out and it is topped with BBQ pulled chicken, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, applewood smoked bacon and red cabbage slaw.   It is a 1/3 pound burger and more than a mouthful.  Did we mention they have incredible fish dinners where you pick the beer to batter your fish?  Now you know, visit there soon.
520 E. Fifth St.

Lilys Bistro has Fried Chicken on Sundays

FRIED CHICKEN at LILYS BISTRO:
On Sundays they have a treat for you!  Get a choice of a 2 piece dinner, half a chicken dinner, or a whole chicken, cut up into pieces and deep fried.  The golden brown Free-Range Fried Chicken is from a local farm.  The result is a delicious taste in every bite.  Get a bread basket and mashed potatoes to fill the table !
329 E. Fifth St.

 

MUSSELS AND FRIES at THE CORNER KITCHEN:
These delicious shellfish are steamed and served in a buttery wine sauce with tomatoes.  The mussels are cooked perfectly  and these bites will melt in your mouth. Served with a side or fries for dipping away and sopping up the sauce.
613 E. Fifth St.

Mussels and Fries from the Corner Kitchen

 

THE HERITAGE PORK CHOP at ROOST MODERN ITALIAN:
A huge grilled pork chop served alongside creamy goat cheese polenta, charred scallions and candied applewood bacon.  Chef Dana Downs has a fantastic gourmet menu, and this is just one of many hits.
524 E Fifth St

The Heritage Pork Chop at Roost Modern Italian

 

PEPPERONI ROLLS at 416 DINER:
You normally don’t see these unless you are in a big city or upstate New York.  This Italian delight is so good here because of the taste of the homemade bread.  Try a pepperoni roll today !
416 E. Fifth St.

 

PECAN AND SAGE ENCRUSTED SALMON at SALAR:
So delicate and tasty, this baked dream is the perfect dinner.  Excellent flavors and a generous serving of salmon.  Salar knocked it out of the park with this one.  If you don’t like fish, go for the filet mignon, it is remarkable.
400 E. Fifth St.

Salar’s Pecan and Sage Encrusted Salmon

FISH WITH CHILI SAUCE at THAI 9:
With such an extensive menu, they have terrific food from pad thai to sushi.  We are addicted to the huge fish with chili sauce.  A giant fish filet, deep fried and topped with chili sauce.  The spices in the fish and the sauce toppings are mouth watering.  This dish is so good, it is hard for us to order anything else.
11 Brown St 

 

LOADED POTATO SOUP at THE DUBLIN PUB:

Loaded Potato Soup at the Dublin Pub


A creamy, cheesey bowl of  potato soup topped with bacon crumbles and scallions will have you jumping for joy.  This is warm comfort food at its best.  The pub is also a great place to pair the soup with a brew.  Get lost in the flavor and stay for a second pint.
300 Wayne Ave.

 

THE SMOKED CHICKEN WINGS at SMOKIN BBQ:
Perfectly cooked, perfectly crispy wings are found here.  The smokey taste is great and the spices are good.  But they have some sauces you need to put on the side for dipping.  They got BBQ sauce and a hot sauce.  Use them individually or mix them, but whatever you do use them every other bite for a true BBQ experience.
200 E. Fifth St

Smoked Wings from Smokin Bar-B-Que

EGGPLANT FRIES at WHEAT PENNY OVEN and BAR:
Served with a yogurt dipping sauce, these are absolutely addicting.  Did we mention they have incredible pizza and pasta dishes?  Yeah, get in here….
515 Wayne Ave.

 

CHICKEN, BACON, FETA and CILANTRO PIZZA from OREGON EXPRESS:
It is like the 4th of July for your taste buds. You gotta try this.  In a place with fantastic pizza, this one stands out.  Good bar selection too, but the pizzas are off the chart good.  Fun atmosphere and sometimes there are live bands.
336 E. Fifth St.

Oregon Express – Great Pizza

 

FARM FRESH CHILI from THE TROLLEY STOP:
Made with Keener Farm grass fed beef, fresh onions, peppers & red beans, and topped with your choice of cheese or onions; or both.  A nice, hearty bowl of chili made with local beef.  Slap a squirt of hot sauce on top and you are in business.
530 E. Fifth St.

 

THE CLAM CHOWDER at JAY’S SEAFOOD:
A Dayton icon and family tradition.  Imagine the creamiest broth in the world, riddled with potatoes and plump clam meat.  Just a dash of black pepper and maybe some crackers to seal this deal.  We are talking childhood memories here or great tastes for the first time.  Either way, this appetizer is the tip of the iceberg of good eats here.
225 E. 6th St.

 

TOXIC BLONDE at TOXIC BREW CO.:

Beers at Toxic Brew Co.


Take a break from the heat with a cold one at Toxic Brew.  They are pushing the envelope on uniqueness and brewing here.  Like hops? This is a place for you.  We prefer the light ale, Toxic Blonde for an easy drink on a hot summer day.  The atmosphere is fun and the bartenders have a lot of personality.
431 E.Fifth St.

 

DRUNKEN CHEESECAKE at THE TROLL PUB:
Time for dessert? How about some cheesecake?  Rich and drizzled with caramel is the way to go.  Thank goodness that is how they serve it.  Big menu with lots of big tastes, but this item is special.  Indulge yourself and let your troubles slip away.
216 Wayne Ave.

Drunken Cheesecake from the Troll Pub

 

RAW OYSTERS at DISTRICT PROVISIONS /GLASZ BLEU OVEN/ JACK LUKEYS OYSTER SALOON and CAVIAR BAR:
Slurp!  Enjoy a taste of fresh raw oysters, just shucked.  Sprinkle a little lemon and or hot sauce on the top and your experience is all that and more.  Three business share a home in this spot.  Wander and browse them all.  Don’t forget a nice craft beer to wash it down.
521 Wayne Ave

Oysters at Jack Lukey’s Oyster Saloon

 

ONE OF 60 BEERS at CRAFTED AND CURED:
They have 60 crafted alcoholic drinks on tap, yes that’s right.  At the posting time of this article two beers stuck out for us to choose today: Witbier from Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co. in Springfield and Stay Golden Blonde Ale from Steetside Brewery in Cincinnati.  Check out the list of beers currently on tap by clicking HERE.
531 Wayne Ave.

 

Make sure you continue to support these places and more in their time of need.  Remember all of these

Special “CROWLER Cup” at Crafted and Cured

eateries are locally owned by families just like yours.  Best of all, they have great meals to offer.  Take this time to plan your own Food Adventure at the Oregon District.  See you there !

About Food Adventures: We are three Dayton foodies with a local blog and a weekly column exclusively here on Dayton Most Metro.  Since 2008, we have been highlighting the Miami Valley’s best restaurants, hosting dinner events, cooking classes, and partnering with festivals.  We have a ton of content and you can get more info by liking us on FACEBOOK by clicking HERE.

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Comment on any other Oregon District foods that are spectacular.

Farm Fresh Chili from The Trolley Stop

Eggplant Fries from Wheat Penny Oven and Bar

Pepperoni Rolls from 416 Diner

The Big Ragu bites into Thai 9’s fish with chili sauce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Food Adventures, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Food Adventures, Oregon District

Food Adventures Have Noticed Changes at Taco Bell

July 10, 2019 By The Food Adventures Crew 6 Comments

They don’t stuff tacos like they used to …

Okay, so 95 out of 100 articles we feature locally owned eateries.  Also, very rarely will we publish a negative slant in our stories on the Food Adventures Blog.  Today, however, we have taken notice of a situation, that has caused the Big Ragu some frustration.

In  the land of fast food, there was a fave that set itself apart.  But now it seems after a slow slide over the past 10 years, this old standby, is now a new spot of pitfalls and disappointments.  Has anyone else notice this change or is it us?

So we ask ….

Familiar site – you could listen to a Beatles album by the time you get to the pay window.

What has happened to Taco Bell ?

Back in the 80’s and the 90’s the successful chain was using the 59, 79 and 99 cent menus to the delight of fans.  There was the “Yoquero Taco Bell” Bell Dog, and the “Run for the border” campaign highlighting the late hours.  There was decent food and decent service late into the night, sometimes 4am !

They changed the burrito wrapper for the better, making it thicker and less breakable.  They came up with new menu ideas, maybe this is where the downfall started.  Maybe they offer too many menu items to crank things out like they used to….

Don’t get us wrong, Taco Bell still shows some magic.  The Big Ragu still absolutely loves the Mexican Pizza (although they stopped adding black olives on top), and we love the Nacho Bell Grande.  We applaud them for bringing back the nacho cheese fries.  But there are lot of changes that we have noticed locally over the past 10 years.  Is it just us?  Do other fast foodies in Dayton notice this around town?

This was the actual filling in our burrito supreme -mostly tortilla

— Smaller fillings:  Have you noticed they don’t stuff a taco or a burrito like they used to?  Every once in a while you will get an employee in the back that will be making some nice sized burritos and tacos, but for the most part they are partially stuffed and lots of times weighed.

— Slower Drive Thru Service: They used to be great on this, but now we have noticed you can watch an episode of The Big Bang Theory while waiting on your drive thru order.

— Poor Service:  No friendly greet, no thank you’s and lots of times

The Mexican PIzza is still a winner

the order is wrong. But the worst. and we mean ABSOLUTE WORST thing they do is close 15 minutes early and the employees hide inside and won’t come to the window because they know they are in the wrong.  They also close much earlier now than they have in years past, especially during winter months.

Is it just us, or have you noticed the change as well??  And if you ask for hot sauce they now give you 2 packets.  If you ask for 8 sauces they will give you 4.  We don’t know when this started but it seems they purposely short us now on sauces.

Can you spare a sauce?

Yeah we know, we took a weekly article to write about a chain.  Some of you may care, some may not, we just felt it worth mentioning since we think the decline is noticeable.

Suggestion:

One thing we suggest they do is bring back a simple menu item – BRING BACK THE BELLBEEFER.. This was Taco Bell’s version of a burger.  It was pretty much a sloppy joe with taco meat on a bun.  No frills, easy and quick to serve.

 

WE ASKED LOCAL EMPLOYEES:

Bring Back the Bellburger

Since this isn’t our first rodeo at the drive thru window – over the past 5 years, we have asked the employees at the window what the problem has been. Of the various local Taco Bells they all say the same thing. “We are greatly understaffed and it is hard to find good workers.”  

It sounds like they are short on workers, but trying to address the problem with no success do to the work force,

At any rate, until they fix it , we will be in that long drive thru line on occasion for a Mexican Pizza or Nacho Bell Grande.

Kudos for adding Nacho Fries to the menu

But we are in line there much less these days.. cutting our visits by about 75%.  Until then, here is hoping they make a change in size of servings, customer service, and drive thru times.  Is it too much to ask for that and some hot sauce?

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Wow..this bean burrito is lacking the goods

Look at this taco stuffing – are you kidding me ?

Here is a bean burrito – you can see that it is mostly tortilla

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11 Years of Dayton Food Adventures

May 3, 2019 By The Food Adventures Crew Leave a Comment

Happy 11th Birthday Food Adventures

Dear Local Foodies … THANK YOU !!
Our resident Food Adventures blog hit the 11 year milestone recently.  We also just recently surpassed our 500th feature article for  Dayton Most Metro .com  and are surpassing 8,000 Facebook fans.  We have been lucky to partner with Dayton Dining and help bring some incredible foodie events to the Dayton area.

The blog started as two people.  The lineup has changed a couple of times over the years. Each change brought expansion in activities and growth in community involvement.

Today our three Food Adventure Crew members, The Big Ragu, Jackie and Jessie promise even greater things in the future.  We promise to continue or traditions and add fun events as well.   Our presence locally is so much more than our social media of  Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.  We are more that just our website www.DaytonFoodies.com.  We are Dayton’s food blog since 2008.  You don’t have to belong to a club or pay to read our articles.  Our photos are always ours.  We don’t copy, we set the trends.  We enjoy sharing our favorite places to eat with the people of the Miami Valley. We have no rules, and leave no plate unturned.  From charity events, to festival partners, cooking classes, whole 30

Chinatown Duck in Chicago

guidance, hosting restaurant events, recipes, TV spots, and so much more.  Here is a look back at Food Adventures over the last eleven years..


2008 VISIT TO CHINATOWN CHICAGO:

It all started in April 2008 with a visit to Chinatown in Chicago.  Big Ragu ate weird foods he couldn’t pronounce and went out of his way to try things out of his comfort zone. As the photos were published with some smart ass captions, calling it the “Food Adventure to Chinatown” The feedback was staggering.  Friends asked: “why don’t you do this for places in the Dayton area?”   A page on Facebook was created, before we knew it there were 500 likes on our page..  Not long after, DaytonMostMetro .com approached Food Adventures about writing a column, and the rest evolved from there.  Today we even have shirts, aprons and more for sale.  Now, 8,000 fans later on Facebook and 500 articles on Dayton Most Metro, we just

Our First Food Adventure “The Bash at Brixx”

hit our 11th year of Food Adventures.

“BASH AT BRIXX” MEETING OF THE FOODIE MINDS:
Our first ever Food Adventure event was held in the private room upstairs at Brixx Ice Co. across from the Dayton Dragons stadium.  Owner Chris Bhai let us host a group and we all ordered off the menu.  He had a couple of drink specials and we gave away a $25 gift card to Brixx.  We went around the room with about 40 foodies sharing their favorite restaurant stories and menu items.  Jax and Big Ragu were both there.

Jackie bar tending at the Fifth Street Brewpub for charity

 

 

GUEST BARTENDERS at the FIFTH STREET BREWPUB:
We have been lucky enough to do this 3 times over the years for various charities from food banks to local dog shelters.  The great staff at the brewpub, the great beer and the fantastic food make every event a breeze.  The patio is wonderful and this bar is a great place to relax and enjoy some local flavor all around.  What”ll it be? Can we serve you up a pint for charity?  Thanks to the literally hundreds of people who helped make these nights a success by attending.  Because of you, we surpassed $1000 in charitable donations from those 3 nights.

 

50 Shades of Grape

50 SHADES OF GRAPE FOOD ADVENTURE at ARCHERS CENTERVILLE:
Each attendee had to sign a contract of behavior, like the book.  The wine dinner featured dishes from the book and door prizes were epic.  One surprised guest got a pair of edible underwear.  Well that was a Food Adventure first.  The 60 foodies in attendance were served incredible courses and even got to keep the wine glass as a souvenir … It was etched “50 Shades of Grape…”

 

ALE FEST and ALE FEASTS:
We have attended Ale Fests in the street, at Wright Patt and at the Masonic Temple.  We have sampled dozens of beer in a day.  This event puts your palate to the test and the beer world is your oyster.  We love it and look forward for more Ale Fests and Feasts in the future.

 

Ale Fest Wright Patt

DEALING BLACKJACK at ALTER FEST and INCARNATION FISH FRY:
For years the Big Ragu has helped these charities close to his heart. Dealing blackjack usually a day or two, at Alterfest, Alters Fish Fry and Incarnations fish fry has been the standard in the past.  We look forward to continued support in the future.  The fish frys and the AlterFest food is fantastic.

Jessie and Sallie Taylor on Living Dayton TV

LIVING DAYTON TV APPEARANCES:
Food Adventures
is thrilled to have a recurring spot on the Living Dayton TV Show.  Whether we are highlighting a local restaurant or a festival, the hosts could not be more gracious.  Sometimes we cook one of our family recipes on the air that is perfect for parties.  Most recently Jessie has cooked some Whole 30 compliant meals and the Big Ragu has even taken a pie in the face on live tv, It is all in fun and food and we appreciate the producers and staff for letting share our adventures on their show.

 

Jackie and her hubs with Alton Brown Food TV star

CELEBRITY FOOD ADVENTURES:
We have been lucky enough to have a Cassano’s pizza with Pete Rose, and meet Alton Brown from The Food Network.  From comedian Kevin Farley, to wrestlers Mick Foley and Jake the Snake Roberts, they all were Food Adventure fans.  Even American Idol star Alexis Gomez and Fox n Friends Brian Kilmeade wore our t-shirts.  We have met some really fun and famous foodies along the way !  They all love talking good eats.  Even Bengals stars Pete Johnson and Ickey Woods ate some burgers and cold cuts with us .  Everyday we’re shuff-a-lin.

 

AMBUCS CHILI COOKOFF FOR CHARITY:
Each year we have been lucky enough to be celeb judges at Dayton’s biggest chili cookoff.  If you have not been to this

Jackie tried every single chili in the house !

amazing event, you need to go.  for about $18 you get all the chili you want from usually about 20 restaurants.  They have hotdogs, beer, wine and soft drinks too.  All is included with entry.  They have gambling also and The Big Ragu has been known to deal some blackjack in a pinch.  This is one of those events where you can’t believe you ate the whole thing.  Amazing chili and cold beer, with gambling.  What more could you ask for?  Oh a DJ and dancing?  They have that too.  www.bestchili.org for info on this stellar event, that we are proud to partner with annually.

 

ARIAKE ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI FOOD ADVENTURE:

Ariake All you Can Eat Sushi Event


We had an incredible event a couple of years ago when the owners of Ariake Sushi Bar and Grill let it all hang out.  They gave us a deal on a one night only “all you can eat” extravaganza.  The result was boats of sushi, sashimi, rolls, and wasabi everywhere.  The soy sauce and sake were flowing and everyone left stuffed and happy.  We appreciate the sushi chef and owners of this fantastic restaurant with Dayton’s only truly authentic Japanese menu in town.  If you have not been here – you are missing out.

AMERICANA FESTIVAL:

Americana Pretzel Time !

We visit the Amish Pretzel Women, Kowalski’s Hots, and Zombie Dogz among others. Walking the streets with 100,000 foodies makes the lines a little long, but we get there early and eat right after the parade.  We don’t mind fast walking some teeney boppers to get a gyro or pork chop.  Every man and women are for themselves in this patriotic day of food and fun.  We have been contemplating being in the parade but we cant figure out how to eat and walk at the same time.

 

ARCHER’S ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF:
We get asked each year to help judge the chili entered into the Archers chili cookoff .  What’s at stake?  MONEY to the winner and their chili is featured in the menu Archer’s Tavern in Centerville and Kettering for an entire year.  Last year featured an intriguing chili, when David Klass made a chili using REIGELE beer, made in Germany’s sister city to Dayton.  The result was a balance of flavor that took the

Archers Chili Judges

contest.  It was close, but the vigorous selection process showed one clear winner.  Try the chili next time you are at Archer’s.

 

BENGALS vs BROWNS BASH at BENNETTS PUBLICAL:
The battle of Ohio begins each year.
This time the Bengals were at the Browns and Bennett’s provided specials on Platform Beer out of Cleveland and reduced prices on their Gorgonzola topped Steaks.   Have you been to this restaurant in Miamisburg? It is a helluva place to watch sports and eat good food.  We passed out t-shirts and the crowd enjoyed the game.

 

GUEST PIZZA SERVERS at BEAVERCREEK PIZZA DIVE:

Pizza Buffet at the Beavercreek Pizza Dive

The owners at the Beavercreek Pizza Dive were so generous and friendly. We marketed our appearances and a portion went to charity.  We served hungry kids from the Monday night pizza buffet which included a Ceasars Salad Pizza, BLT Pizza, and a Philly Cheesesteak Pizza. We also served old favorites like pepperoni or veggie pies.  Get in there on Monday nights and check out this deal for yourself.  It is all you can eat and less than 10 buck a person.  Drinks are extra, and the even sere bread stick bites.

BEERS AND STEERS at KENNEDY VINEYARD:

John Kennedy of Big Rack Brewery


Farm raised beef and the new Big Rack Brewery
debuted their beers on a Food Adventure.  The brewery was part of the now defunct Kennedy Vineyard in New Madison Ohio in Darke County.  It has since gone out of business due to a fire and legal complications with a former partner.  It is sad to see such a tremendous family suffer the hardship of losing their winery, brewery and livelihood.

 

BIG BEER AND BARLEY WINES EVENT:
Normally taking place at the fairgrounds, it is a plethora of weird beers and rare barley wine drinks.  The bottles are strong and the alcohol is flowing.   This is a fun event and usually features lots of beers we have never seen before.  We are grateful to pour beers at the Dayton Most Metro Booth.

 

BIG BREWS AND BLUES EVENT:
For Diabetes Dayton’s benefit, this event has been held in Riverscape and Carillon Park.  The last year saw a hiatus.  We hope this beer bash is back soon, not only for a great cause, but because it is great fun!  They always feature great music and food vendors, along with dozens of beers to sample.

 

BIG RAGU’s HOMEMADE COOKING:
The Big Ragu
gets to show his culinary skills in posts on social media or sharing recipes online. His cooking mostly concerns seafood, grilling out and Italian food.  Here is a Bleu Cheese Burger he made for a dinner party a few years ago.  It is a

Ragu’s Bleu Cheese Burger

on a bun.

CASSANO’s DOUGH PLANT TOUR:
Who could forget getting a personal tour of the Cassano dough plant from Vic Cassano’s grandson Chip?  Chip sowed us the enormous flour silos all the way through the process down to the packaging.  Cassano’s produced dough and thin crust dough for companies and restaurants nationwide. The facility is immaculate and a state of the art, one of a kind operation on Stroop Rd.  Sixty five years ago Mom Donisi invented her thin crust pizza and Cassano’s has been serving them ever since.

 

Inside Cassano’s Dough Plant

CELTIC FESTIVAL:
The annual street fair where you can get a Guinness, listen to Celtic Storm and eat local food vendors til you plop.  That’s what we do.  Our official mission is to hit as many new food vendors as we can each year.  A wee bit too much of food and drink, but we dance it off in the end.  This hugely popular festival is one you want to allow a few hours to take in.  Lots of great dressed up people at this one, channeling their inner Irishman.

 

RHINEGEISTS and POLTERGEISTS HAUNTED DINNERS at THE AMBER ROSE:

Rhinegeists and Poltergeists


Our hugely popular ghost dinners at the Amber Rose. We have a local Paranormal investigation team, reveal their findings from hundreds of hours of surveillance at the Amber Rose.  Spirits surround you.  Unexplained photos, and sound recordings dominate the night.  The food is an incredible 4 course meal and we pair the dishes with 4 Rhinegeist Beers. Learn bout the history of the building and the ghosts thought to haunt the place including a playful woman named “Chickie.”

 

A night of Ghost Hunting – Creeps and Creaks at The Amber Rose

NIGHT OF GHOST HUNTING at THE AMBER ROSE (Creeks and Creeps):
The other dinner we have in October annually is a dinner that puts ghost hunters to the test.  Can you find some paranormal evidence given unfettered access to all parts of the Amber Rose building?  We will feed you and give you some alcohol, but bring your own ghost hunting equipment.  From 9pm -2am attendees get to search attics, basements, and crawl spaces.  In the past we called this Food Adventure “Creeps and Creaks,” because we debuted Creepshow Beer from Warped Wing at the event.  One of the spookiest nights of the year.

“RINGING IN THE HOLIDAYS” at CARILLON PARK – DAYTON’S DELIGHTFUL DESSERT CONTEST GUEST JUDGES:

One of our classes at Dorothy Lane


One of our early Food Adventures at Historic Carillon Park.  Cocktails, and a dessert party in the middle of this Dayton history museum is cause for great conversation.  We brushed elbows with some of Dayton’s finest philanthropists and chefs.  We were lucky enough to judge the dessert contest and dare we say ride a merry-go-round ?

 

DOROTHY LANE MARKET SCHOOL OF COOKING:
We have been fortunate enough to host a few classes at the school of cooking.  From our “Party on the Patio” or Food Adventure Holiday favorites, we brought the party the DLM Culinary Center.  We have grilled salmon and clams, made tomato pie and boozy milkshakes.  Even pineapple pizzas, homemade cheese wontons and penne pasta dishes that would make anyone proud.  We are grateful for the opportunity to have cooked for over 100 people during our 3 events.

Evening Under the Stars

EVENING UNDER THE STARS:
The Big Ragu was asked to emcee this event hosted by AIMIA, that benefited Feeding America‘s Good-To-Go Backpack Program.   There were amazing desserts, champagne, wine and live music.  A silent auction included cruise trips.  The fun-filled night was held at Dayton’s Masonic Temple.

 

GARLIC FEST:

Jackies Garlic Fest Cooking Demo


Whether it is help organizing events and food vendors, or our cooking demos the day of the event.  We are proud to be a partner in Dayton’s Garlic Fest.  Always a “stinkin’ good time,”  this is one of most fun festivals we have ever attended.  June 29th 2019 will be at Carroll High School !  Jackie and Jessie will be doing free cooking demos during the day and live music, food and craft vendors go on until 10pm!

 

 

Big Ragu with his favorite Roller Derby Athlete Racey Rocker !

GEM CITY ROLLER DERBY:
We attended a derby in Huber Heights and watched the bumps and bruises while eating all of the concession food.  From popcorn to hot dogs, and from nachos to soft pretzels. We walked out a stuffed mess.  The action was as good as the food.  Don’t miss a match!

 

GEM CITY PODCAST:
We have a recurring role on the Gem City Podcast, giving an updated Food Adventure “state of the city” in food, each year.  The hosts are friendly and they are as big of foodies as we are.  We love talking new, old and closed restaurants, food trucks, festival food and more.  We slobber on the microphones every time and get lost in a food coma the minute we put on the headphones.

Jackie Rocking the Gem City Podcast

 

GERMAN FEST PICNIC:
Every year we hit them up for beer and pretzels. One year an Asian woman, stretched out the Big Ragu with a rigorous massage.  It actually helped him digest the festival food because she twisted him like a pretzel. Only in Dayton can you get an Asian massage for an Italian, at a German Fest.

 

GET WARPED at JIMMIES LADDER 11 DINNER:
Warped Wing
featured their beers for each course of the meal served by Ladder 11.  We gave away shirts and Warped Wing  items.  It was a packed house upstairs and another successful dinner.

 

 

Big Ragu gets a brutal stretchout at German Fest

GIOVANNI’s FOOD ADVENTURE WINE DINNER:
An incredible Italian meal featuring the best items on the menu.  From pizza to salad , and pasta to the tiramisu to end the meal.  There was even a garlic cheese onion appetizer that knocked our socks off.  Each course was served with a glass of vino.  It was unbelievable and we need to do another one SOON!

 

GOOSE vs GRAPES DINNER at ARCHER’S TAVERN:
It was Goose Island Beer vs Wine
and wine won. The five course tasting was a vote for which you liked better the beer or the wine with the pairing.  The packed dining room preferred the wines this time.  A night of deliciousness.

Tiramisu at Giovannis

 

 

DAYTON’S OKTOBERFEST:
Whether we volunteer to pour beer, or we jut come on preview night for a lot of drink and food, we love this event.  Big Ragu has an annual stogey on site and the vendors  from Strudel to Cream Puffs get our attention every time!  We also love choosing from Hamburger Wagon or Crab Rangoon for a late night snack.  The Art Institute never envisioned this when it was built, we are guessing.

 

Hungry Jax at Oktoberfest

TV SPOTS on FOX 45 :
Whether we are promoting food truck rallies, festivals or cooking on live morning TV, we have had some memorable Fox 45 TV spots.  Who can forget us eating raw garlic at 7am on live TV?  How about the time the Big Ragu took a pie in the face from the Fox 45 reporter while dressed as Elvis?  We even had a down to the wire cooking demo that went off like a charm.  Usually on early morning , there is nothing like Food Adventures Crew on live television.

 

DAYTON’S GREEK FESTIVAL:
Early Saturday and Early Sunday of this weekend fest, we get classic gyros and bask in the glory of an uncrowded fest.  Part of the reason is we typically work the Italian Fest later that day.  We love George Karras’ band and the pastries too.  Oh and those Trigonas are delicious.

Eating Raw Garlic on FOX 45 LIVE at 7am

 

GREENE COUNTY, MONTGOMERY COUNTY and DARKE COUNTY FAIRS:
We go ape at the fairs every year.  We always knock down 3 of them, looting every food booth we can.  The best funnel cakes are in Greene County, the best wings are in Montgomery County, The best sandwiches and pies are in Darke County. Eat, visit, discover new stuff.  We usually bring pockets of food to the horse races and enjoy the crowd. No rules. Just fun.

 

Company 7 BBQ and Hairless Hare Brewery hosted a Food Adventure

HOPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY – FOOD ADVENTURE at COMPANY 7 BBQ with HAIRLESS HARE BREWERY.
Vandalia’s brewery the Hairless Hare knocked it out of the park with some delicious pairings to BBQ at Company 7 in Englewood.  There was brisket, pulled pork and desserts.  This HUGE Food Adventure saw 60 foodies attend.  All 7 BBQ sauces were out and flowing and we even ordered some appetizers of onion rings that were terrific. The people who own the Hairless Hare and Company 7 BBQ are class acts, and the kind of local business owners that make Daytonians proud.

Grillmasters at the Jennifer Schmidt Memorial Tennis Tournament

 

JENNIFER SCHMIDT MEMORIAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT:
For 3 years we helped man the grill at sold burgers and hot dogs at the Jennifer Schmidt Memorial Tennis Tournament.  Our Food Adventure Crew would fire up the grill at 10am and the hungry tennis fans and players would come running.  The event was held at Cloud Park in Huber Heights and was hosted by Carroll High School’s tennis team.  The tournament was in memory of Jennifer Schmidt, a former Carroll Graduate and Tennis Player in the mid 1980’s.  Sadly, after going to college, she was feared abducted and went missing on the campus of Purdue University her Freshman year.  The case was never solved, and no trace of her was found.  Each year the high school would help raise funds for the girls tennis team. Each year they paid tribute to her family and honored her name.  We gladly helped this worthy cause.

Big Ragu gives Twisted Sister’s Dee Sniders ome Mikesells Chips !

 

HORROR HOUND CONVENTION IN CINCINNATI:
This convention allowed us to meet 80’s actors, Walking Dead stars, and even 80’s rocker Dee Snider.  We had lunch with former Bengals star Domato Peko, sharing some LaRosa’s Pizza. We had a Zombie Dog with a Reservoir Dog Michael Madsen. We gave French Bread and “Peru” to Better Off Dead Actress Diane Franklin. We met so many other obscure celebs with horror movie roles.  This was one hell of an all day Food Adventure.  We got to bring Candyman start Tony Todd some Esther Price too.

 

The Mount Rushmore of Dayton Beer

IPA HOLI-DAZE at STONE HOUSE TAVERN:
We got 8 local breweries to come to Stone House Tavern for an IPA showcase.  Dan Apolito helped organize the beer tasting and had appetizers available as well.  To see the owners and head brew masters of the regions greatest beer companies, all in one place was epic.  It was like being at the Mount Rushmore of Dayton beer history.  Stone House Tavern is in Waynesville and the bar and patio are perfect spots to enjoy their great beer and menu selection.

 

DAYTON’S ITALIAN FALL FESTA :

Cannoli from Italian Fall Festa

We first started working the kids area in 2008 at Italian Fest.  Then in 2009 we got traded to the beer truck at the festa.  Our volunteering has seen us grilling and serving wine, serving bottle water and soft drinks, and now we are back again at the beer truck where we belong, under the guidance of Kevin Sorice.  One of our favorite moments is Saturdays stuffed shell dinner, and smoking stogeys Sunday watching the Bengals play by the beer booth.  Big Ragu also makes cavatelli, tiramisu, and cannoli excursions.

 

 

Pizza Baking at the World A Fair Italian Booth

ITALIAN BOOTH at WORLD A’FAIR:
At the World A Fair, We have been tossed around from the pizza maker station, to the pizza baker station.  We have grilled sausages, and served meatball subs. Working in the booth was blast for a few years and we hope to again work the booth if the Sons of Italy Bella Villa Hall get involved again.  The best part of the weekend is when our shift at the Italian booth is over and we get to scour the other booths for worldly food … Greek Gyros, Bavarian CreamPuffs, Empanadas, Cannoli and Egg Rolls .. YES!

 

Jackie’s Tomato Pie

JACKIE’s KITCHEN – HOMEMADE :
Our Food Adventure Crew member Jackie is also known as Hungry Jax, because she is usually pretty hungry.  Her upbringing in an Italian family in Utica, NY meant a lot of time in the kitchen.  She also has volunteered at Dorothy Lane Market’s cooking school for years.  Her homelife is full of cooking as well.  She tests recipes in her kitchen using her hubs and 2 kiddos as taste testers.  The result is her passing down the traditions to the next generation of foodies in her family.  From Chicken Riggies to Tomato Pie, from Turkey to side item comfort food that is off the hook, Jackie loves to entertain and is great at it .  We often share these kitchen posts and recipes on Food Adventures.

 

Jessie has some celery juice for ya !

JESSIE’S KITCHEN:
The healthy influence in our blog comes from our in-house wellness coach Jessie Whitesell.  She is our Whole 30 guru who has her own company for life and nutrition planning.  She has helped dozens of people utilize foods to help improve their lives.  Her expertise in juicing and recognizing the power or performance in foods for athletics are helpful.  She also informs people with certain ailments, how to incorporate natural foods to help combat the illness.  Her kitchen can be found full of wholesome, natural and organic foods.  She has kids active in sports and a husband at home, so many of her nutritional tips for busy families on the go are priceless. Stay tuned as we will feature Jessie’s recipes, food photos, and whole 30 seminars.  Jessie’s ‘Health and Wellness” business page is HERE.

 

GUEST JUDGES AT DAYTON’s CHEF SHOWDOWN:

Chef Maria Walusis at the Chef Showdown


How about this Food Adventure? We get to judge the best food creations is a “chopped” inspired showdown from Dayton’s best chefs.  What a gig!  The best of the best in the area , battling it out with limited ingredients to come up with their tastiest appetizer offering.  Planned 2Give, is responsible for this event at the Convention Center in the middle of the Dayton Home and Garden Show.  It is an incredible honor to be affiliated with this contest for the last few years.

 

Voltzys Burgers are #1

LIST OF TOP DAYTON FOODS:
Most recently we brought you a list IN ORDER of the Top 35 Burgers of Dayton and The Best 30 Soups of Dayton.  No one comes close to compiling a more comprehensive list than us .  We also have the guts to rank them in order and not just a list.  Having no agenda, or ties to groups makes us special in that category.  Like Howard Cosell, we tell it like it is.  We also had the top 30 foods of Dayton, you gotta try before you die.

 

WHO’D YOU RATHER?
Over the years we faced off  restaurants with the moniker “Who’d you rather get it on with?” Who could forget these classic showdowns?  Chains or not, we have not rules,  we eat it all.
Frickers vs Roosters,

Thrilla in Waynesvilla !


Five Guys vs Smashburger
El Rancho Grande vs El Toro
Chipotle vs Qdoba,
Cracker Barrel vs Bob Evans

 

THE THRILLA IN WAYNESVILLA at STONE HOUSE TAVERN:
One of our craziest and most fun event was the showdown between Rivertown Brewery of Cincinnati and Mount Carmel Brewery in Cincinnati.  The Food Adventure was setup like a boxing match with 5 rounds beer vs beer and the voting came to a squeaked out decision for Rivertown.  The highlight of the event was the owner of Rivertown Brewery, Jason Roeper, standing on the bar at Stone House Tavern giving a heartfelt plea on why his beers should win the contest.

 

DAYTON TRIVIA AND FORGOTTEN RESTAURANTS:
Who could forget our articles on Dayton Food Trivia ?  What about the Forgotten Restaurants of Dayton?  We lead the way with the most comprehensive breakdown of these topics.

 

THE YEAR OF THE MONKEY DINNER at NORTH CHINA:
Twice we hosted 10 course Chinese new year’s dinners at North China.  From pot stickers and egg rolls, to mu shu pork and 7 other menu items, this was a feast for the ages.  The service is always impeccable.  The food is served hot every time.  This is one of our favorite foodie dinners that we host.

 

 

Jimmies in July Ladder 11 Cajun Dinner

 

JIMMIES LADDER 11 “JIMMIES IN JULY MARDI GRAS DINNER”:
A foodie paradise from gumbo to cajun specialties.  The decor was amazing and Jimmies Ladder 11 went all out on the party room.  The dinner was served in courses and the pastino chips were incredible too.  it was a hot time in the old firehouse.  Each course was paired with a beer from Abita Brewing company out of New Orleans.  Jimmy, Sue and the whole staff really went above and beyond.

 

CRAWFISH BOIL at STONE HOUSE TAVERN and ARCHER’S:

Crawfish Boil at Archers or Stone House Tavern

During Mardi Gras depending on the year, Archers or Stone House Tavern will host a crawfish boil.  Some years they had gumbo, crawfish etoufee and Jambalaya.  You never know what to expect, but the crawfish is usually boiled then laid on the table with onions, cajun spices, potatoes and sausage.  Attendees go nuts for this stuff!

 

 

Jimmys Italian Kitchen Food Adventure

JIMMIES ITALIAN KITCHEN FOOD ADVENTURE:
This dinner featured a 4 course menu highlighting a Pasta trio entrée, their homemade chicken rice soup, and fresh pizzas.  The event finale was homemade bakalava.  Owner Mo shared the story of his experience at the restaurant and the crowd cheered a great meal.  Maria and the staff led an impeccable service.  Everyone left stuffed!

 

GUEST PIZZA MAKERS at JOHNNY’S SLICE of NY PIZZA:
Johnny’s Slice of NY Pizzeria
was one of our faves.  It is now called Kings NY Pizzeria.  We had the fun opportunity of selling extra large 1 topping pizzas for $10.  It was amazing.  The response was incredible and we served dozens of friends!  Lots of photos, smiles and pizzas to go were served.  We even served pies to people who ate in the dining room.  One time Big Ragu dressed up in a huge mascot head and held up signs outside to draw in business.  The 2 times we did this was a riot.  We miss Johnny and Michelle at the store, but live visiting Kings when we can !  Big Ragu says their Sicilian is a secret menu item that you have to try !

Guest Pizza Makers at Johnnys Slice of NY

 

KIDS MAKE YOUR OWN PIZZA at PISANELLO’S PIZZERIA:
Our first kids related Food Adventure.  This was incredible since the kids made their own pizzas and got to see them baked.  When served they were treated to an incredible show of a local pizza dough tosses who did tricks.  It was amazing to see him juggle various doughs and his special moves.  Kids got door prizes for trivia questions and the pizzeria in Franklin was so generous to us.  We are lifelong fans of this place, check it out.

 

 

Kids Make Your Pizza Food Adventure at Pisanellos in Franklin

LITTLE SAIGON FOOD ADVENTURE and STORY of SURVIVAL:
This was an amazing dinner and amazing story of how a family escaped to America from Vietnam.  After the war, many South Vietnamese found themselves persecuted. The owners of this restaurant waited 2 years to sneak away in the middle of the night on a boat set adrift in the ocean with 40 others.  Some died on the way after 14 days with no food and water.  Finally the landed in Guam and were able to get to the USA in the mid 70’s.  Today they run the restaurant and have a happy existence.  The food is incredible and we are lucky to have this courageous family in our city.

Little Saigon Food Adventure Dinner

 

MUNCH MADNESS at VINNYS:
Every year during the University of Dayton mens basketball season, Vinny features a buffet he calls the “indoor tailgate party.”  He does this every home game.  People show up and eat, then go to the game.  We love these days and have had times where his food on the buffet were incredible creations like sloppy joes, rib tips, pork chops, fish, and his staples of sausages and chicken wings always remain.  If you want a special tailgate party, hit them up during basketball season.  This place has great food and is a little known gem.

 

Vinnys Munch Madness – Tailgate Buffet Food Adventure

 

THE MOOSE and THE GOOSE at BULLWINKLES:
An incredible 5 course meal featuring pairings with Goose Island brewery.  Highlights were the ribs and the end of the night chef John Sizemore made bananas foster by hand for everyone.  It was delicious!  The upstairs party room and the service were exceptional.  We came hungry and left stuffed like the moose by the bar .  Hats off to John Forman and his staff.

 

NEW BEERS RESOLUTION or NEW BEERS EVE at STONE HOUSE TAVERN:

The Moose and the Goose Food Adventure at Bullwinkles


Another beer event at Stone House Tavern featuring 8 local brewing companies.  Each were showcasing a “new beer.”  an exciting chance for brewers to mingle with the locals and get feedback and also fill them in on philosophy etc, of their brewery.

 

WINE and SWINE PIG ROAST & LIVE MUSIC at KENNEDY VINEYARD:
Acoustic music on the patio, and wine slushies inside.  We enjoyed Big Rack Beers and Kennedy Vineyard wines.   The winery is now sadly closed.  We miss the wines and beer, but most of all we miss the friendly family that ran the Vineyard.  They are great people who had to deal with a crippling fire and a former business associate.  We wish them well in the future.

 

Mamma DiSalvos Meatball Eating Contest

MAMMA DISALVO’S MEATBALL EATING CONTEST:
We were lucky enough to be guest judges at this hilarious contest.  With no hands, contestants have a limited time to finish the wonderful meatballs from Mamma Disalvos Restaurant.  Thank you to Lisa Grigsby  of Dayton Dining and Dayton Most Metro for the invite.

 

MARCH OF DIMES WALK FOR BABIES:
The late, great Bob Medlin took this event and made huge birthday cakes for the crowds.  We will never forget his warmth or the special people in our lives we met those days.

March of Dimes – with Longhorn Steakhouses Bob Medlin =we miss him

 

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE MORAINE and the CENTERVILLE ROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFASTS:
Whether at Longhorn Steak House in Moraine or the Centerville High School, we have supported the pancake breakfasts for charity almost every time. The generosity of the people who hold these events , never cease to amaze us.

 

MIKESELLS POTATO CHIP PLANT TOUR:
Incredible access to the hometown chip company.  We loved every second and love being used as taste test dummies for new flavors.  We support this company and it is still family owned to this day.  It is fascinating to see the process from potato to packaging.  Please remember to support this local company by always having their snacks at your parties.

Mikesells chip plant

 

NELLYS FOOD ADVENTURE “TOUR OF BOLIVIA:”
Literally the best chicken we have ever tasted in our lives is here.  If you have not been, you are missing rotisserie chicken cooked over hot charcoal coals.  The flavor and freshness is unparalleled.  From salads to flan and chicken wings the sausage on toast and beef entrees were hits too.  So much food, so little time …

Nellys Chorizo Bites

NIGHT MARKET:
The party at the old Yellow Cab building each month celebrates food and craft vendors. food trucks and local goods.  We love filling up on Dayton made stuff. Oh yea, there is beer here too !

NITE AT THE RACES:
The Rent Foundation of the Greater Dayton Apartment Association
has been running this charity night for 11 years.  Food Adventures has supported them every step of the way.

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY and OTHER FISH FRYS:
Every year we go to about 15 – 20 local fish frys during the Lenten season.  It is a yearly quest to visit new and revisit old fish frys.  The result is us being in a Friday and Saturday deep-fried coma until Easter.

 

FLEURS DE FETE at CARILLON PARK:
It was a chance for us to get lost in a thousand wines and end up in a beer garten at the end.  Various restaurants passed out appetizers and one guest passed our near the port a lets.  So you could say it was a successful festival.

 

Fleur de Fete

GRAND OPENING OF GODFATHERS PIZZA with THE GODFATHER:
We met the godfather from Godfathers Pizza.  He wanted us to come out for the opening of the Miamisburg store and ribbon cutting ceremony.  He made us an offer we couldn’t refuse.  The mayor of Miamisburg was there too.  We all at pizza and talked a little business.  He signed some autographs and before we knew it he was on his way.  If you want the Godfather Pizza you knew in the 1970’s,  Go to Miamisburg and order the “SUPER COMBO DELUXE.” This loads the pizza up like they did back in the day and it is the ONLY way to order your pie and get that old-time taste.

 

TASTE OF OREGON DISTRICT:

With The Godfather


When Hungry Jax and her pal Katie Gast, Oregon District guru, took a spin at the Taste of Oregon District, forks were flying. The best food of the event was a waffle cone filled with chicken tenders from Lily’s Bistro. 

 

RECIPES FOR FOREMOST SEAFOOD:
Big Ragu
was honored to write recipes for Foremost Seafood’s newsletter  for a year.  It was an amazing experience using the best and freshest seafood in Dayton to make dishes to his heart’s content.  The company and the family are class acts.  Recipes featured were from swordfish to deep-fried cod, and garlic mussels, scallops, clams and perch were featured as well, depending on the special of the month.  If you have not visited this store off of Woodman Dr, you are missing Dayton’s #1 seafood secret.

 

Recipes for Foremost Seafood

THE ROCK N GREEN TOMATO FESTIVAL:
This is Miamisburg’s festival where Food Adventures crew is deeply involved.  From food and craft vendors to planning meetings for months, we even help set up the band lineup!  The finale of the fest is the Elvis tribute band the Comeback Special featuring Ryan Roth.  Don’t forget the dozen food trucks, and Hamburger Wagon burger eating contest !  Also the Food Adventures Crew hosts the Green Tomato Pie baking contest and judges the winners.  From fried green tomatoes, to burgers with green tomatoes, this   a blast from the hula hoop contest to the rock n roll and bouncy houses.  Did we mention a $250 Cornhole Tournament ??????

Rock N Green Tomato Festival

 

 

FAREWELL PIZZA PARTY at ROCKY’S PIZZA RING:
All good things must come to an end.  When we heard Rocky’s Pizza Ring was closing we decided to have one more pizza bash Food Adventure at the site, before they closed.  It was an evening of story telling and great pizza.  Lots of trivia and memories were shared that night.  We miss it very much.

 

Rockys Pizza Farewell Food Adventure

 

GORDON MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT:
In the past we have sponsored holes and attended this fantastic outing that celebrates the life of a man who struggled with Multiple Sclerosis.  His daughter Nicole puts on the event that finishes with a steak dinner at Soft Rock Cafe.

SUZY PENDER MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT:
We have sponsored a hole at this outing in memory of our friend who passed in 2001.  Good times and a great dinner afterwards at Jamaica Run Golf Club catered by Scratch Foods.

Roger Gordon Memorial After Party

 

SHAKIN FLAVOR:
Shaking up fries with new flavor packets and chicken nuggets too!  This was a promotion by McDonald’s that the kids absolutely loved.  We took surveys, talked to foodies and passed out McDonald’s Bling. We ate more fries and chicken nuggets than man mountain Dean.  From BBQ to Parm flavor, the event was a blast.

 

DUNKIN DONUTS PROMOS:

Shakin flavor

We have been asked a couple of times to events at new Dunkin Donut stores. Jackie is familiar with their coffee back from her days in New York, so she is in tune with this one.  From their new fountain coffee machines to the mobile order drive thru, they’re hitting the digital age and going for a quick convenient cup of coffee in the morning.

 

SNOWHILL GOLF COURSE HAUNTED DINNER:
Our first haunted experience was this dinner in Wilmington Ohio.We had some great food and great creepy scares when they played sound bites of ghosts talking.  The decor and tone was scary and if you have the guts to spend the night in one of a few rooms you can.

 

“THIRD SHIFT” INTRODUCTION EVENT:
This event showcased the intro of  new beer by Coors.  This was their attempt at  craft beer.  It was delicious and the party was held at Webster street markets party area.  Foods were served using the beer in the recipe. Epic food Adventure and all the “Third Shift” beer you wanted.

 

COOKING CLASSES at THE SPICY OLIVE:
This is one of our favorite Food Adventures.  We come to the Spicy Olive in Austin Landing or West Chester and cook using balsamics and flavor infused olive oils.  The results are amazing.  Fresh olive oils make all the difference. Please visit this locally owned gem.

 

Spicy Olive Cooking Class

STANDING ROOM ONLY at STONE HOUSE TAVERN:
We packed as many brewery owners and appetizers into the bar area at Stone House Tavern in Waynesville.  Each owner talked about how they were started in the business, and what their philosophy is on brewing.  Attendees got to rub elbows with the areas finest and ask them questions, give feedback and learn about the process.  Appetizers were delicious and served hot from the staff at Stone House Tavern.

 

SUBMARINE HOUSE’s SUPER DUPER CHEESESTEAK CHALLENGE:

Super Duper Cheesesteak Qualifier at Submarine House


This one is twofold.  Food Adventures hosts a pre-qualifying event where a dozen local celebs try to get on the leadership board.  Local celebs with the biggest appetites in town battle it out in April.  Then in June the championships for the contest happen. Each store champion faces off with each other in a bid to see who can eat 16 inches of heaven the quickest.  The Super Duper Cheesesteak sub is 3 times the meat and 3 times the cheese with the works toppings… we are grateful to be annual judges for the event!

 

SWEET TREATS FESTIVAL:
A festival where the local chocolatiers. confectioners, bakers, cupcake makers and more joined up for a day and featured samples of their best stuff.  To see all of these vendors and their good put Willy Wonkas factory to shame.  We hope to see this one back soon!

 

ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI ADVENTURE at the SUSHI CLUB (now closed):
We loved the now closed “Sushi Club” in West Carrollton. It was a made to order, all you could eat buffet of sushi. The result was a frenzy of sashimi, nigiri and all the rolls you wanted.  We never understood the lack of customers, because the food was so good.  Our Food Adventure event here was a great success with about 50 hungry foodies getting their fill of sushi!  It was amazing to see the plates of hundreds of pieces of sushi rolls come out to the tables.  We miss this place dearly.

Sushi Club Food Adventure

 

BUCK WILD BRUNCH at BUCKIN DONKEY:
This is our latest Food Adventure and will take place SATURDAY MAY 18th, 11am at the BUCKIN DONKEY in Moraine. It will feature 4 of the wackiest food creations we have ever showcased. The fun will also involve a mimosa and bloody mary bar.  Please join us .  Tickets are pre-pay only and are available online only by clicking HERE for more info.

A Burger From BUCKIN DONKEY !

 

 

There you have it – 11 years worth of Food Adventure events, stuffed into a weekly article.  We can’t begin to scratch the surface of the all of the fun, door prizes, charity money, Dinners, lunches and friendships gained.  We also have been to tastes of various city events, Urban nights, the Dayton musical festival.  So many Food Adventures and so many more to come!

We are so grateful for the participation of literally thousands of people at our events.  Thank you Dayton. There will always be a plate at our dinner table for each and every one of you.

Feel free to browse the photos below of Food Adventures past !

Alter Fish Fry Blackjack – Big Ragu deals

Big Ragu and Pete Rose

Food Adventure at Bennetts Publical

Big Beers and Barleywines

Celtic Festival

Ringing in the Holidays

One fo the courses at Get Warped Food Adventure at Jimmies Ladder 11

Goose vs Grapes at Archers

Greek Fest

Greene County Fair Funnelcakes !

Shish Bob Food vendor at the Dayton Music Revival

Wine and Swine Food Adventure at Kennedy Vineyard

New Beers Eve

Night Market

Nite at the Races

Our Lady of the Rosary Fish Fry shirts pay homage to us !

Taste of Oregon District

Snow Hill Food

Rotary Pancake Breakfasts

Standing Room Only at Stone House Tavern

 

 

 

 

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Recipe of the Month: Spaghetti & Breadcrumbs

April 14, 2019 By The Food Adventures Crew Leave a Comment

Time for an Italian tradition

Welcome to our Food Adventure recipe of the month.  This month we feature a secret, closely guarded family recipe that is dear to our hearts.

Jackie Scanlan from our Food Adventure Crew is an Italian mom.  Today she shares not only an Italian Family secret, but a favorite you would typically find in New York and Jersey in Italian households.

Today’s recipe feature : SPAGHETTI with BREAD CRUMBS

Jackie aka “Hungry Jax” explains the origins and importance of this dish in her life.

Hello fellow Dayton area foodies !!

Spaghetti with Breadcrumbs

It’s finally warm out! Don’t get me wrong, I am a winter child. I love snow, hoodies and warm boots. But when the sun starts shining, and the weather warms up, I can’t help but feel more energized and ready to be outside with the kids anytime that we can! And with the change in the season, my appetite changes as well!

Pasta is truly my soul food. If I was only allowed to eat one thing for the rest of my life, spaghetti would be the choice. It is so versatile and fun to eat! The recipe I am sharing today is a lightened up spaghetti dish that is fresh and lighter for these warmer days but still fulfills as a comfort food.

Spaghetti with breadcrumbs was a go-to easy dish that my mother would make when I was a child. I loved it. Quick, simple, and satisfying! My version is pretty close to my mothers, but a few tweaks that enhance this dish to the next level.  This dish makes a

It all starts with GARLIC !

great main dish or can be a light side. Grill up some chicken and you’ve got a complete meal.  I added broccoli to brighten it up even more. My trick is to toss the broccoli florets in with the pasta during the last minute to cook them. This produces a crisp and brilliant colored broccoli without it being mushy. And it makes for one less pan to clean!

Give it a shot! It’s so easy and very tasty! Not that I am biased or anything…

Mangia!

  • Jax

 

SPAGHETTI WITH BREADCRUMBS

You’ll need:

  • ¼ cup olive oil

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  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tbls dried parsley
  • 1 tbls crushed red pepper
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 2 cups broccoli chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • zest from one lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • **reserve ½ cup pasta water**
  • Breath mints/gum for after if you’re on a date. This is a garlicky one!

 

Warning – this recipe makes kids happy

DIRECTIONS:

Boil water and cook pasta as instructed. Meanwhile, in a separate pan, heat the olive oil and red crushed pepper till warm on medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).  Add in bread crumbs and cook until lightly browned. Remove from heat and add parsley.

During the last minute of your pasta cooking, add in broccoli. Once done, drain but reserve ½ cup pasta water. Return pasta and broccoli to the pot. Add ¼ cup of  the reserved water and cook on low heat. Add lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Pasta should be moist but not swimming in pasta water. So only add more if you feel it’s too dry.

Remove from heat, dish out and top with the breadcrumbs and romano and/or parmesan cheese.  Mangia!

 

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About Jackie :

Jackie’s Top 5 Favorite Local Places
1) Lock 27
2) Partial to Pie
3) The Cakery
4) Sweeney’s Seafood
5) Zombie Dogz and Dorothy Lane Market (tie)

Jackie moved to the Dayton area in 2006. This Italian mom from Upstate New York, found herself in a very different culinary atmosphere that what she was used to in Utica, NY. However, different proved to be good and she fell in love with not only this “gem” of a city, but also the food and foodies within it. Cooking is a passion of Jackie’s.

Cook breadcrumbs until lightly browned

She loves to use her husband John, and 2 daughters Coraline and Ashlyn as her lab rats to test recipes out. Some of her recipes have been published in National Food Magazines! She has also won food competitions including best “Chicken Riggies.”

As much as she loves to cook, she loves to take a night off from her kitchen and enjoy eating out and letting someone else do all the work (and the cleanup)! Other foodie interests include years of volunteering at the Dorothy Lane Market School of Cooking, and recently has hosted her own Food Adventure classes with the crew at the culinary center.  She has been re-tweeted a few times by Food Network’s Alton Brown, whom she has been a fan of his since way back when he wore bowling shirts.

Jackie takes the lead at the Food Adventure cooking classes at Spicy Olive. She hosts cooking demos at Dayton’s Garlic Fest and has appeared for Food Adventures on Living Dayton TV.  Jackie is always excited to be a part of the Food Adventure team and this “always hungry girl” is looking forward to experiencing some new eats.  Her positive attitude and passion for food ads fun to all of our events.

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The finished product !

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Foremost Seafood: Get the Most Out of Lent

March 27, 2019 By The Food Adventures Crew Leave a Comment

Talk about Fresh …

For many of you this is Lenten season. For many of you it is not.  But there is one thing both groups should know.  A sort of secret place called Foremost Seafood in Kettering sells the freshest fish in town.  With grilling season starting in a couple of months, the timing is perfect for us to share our little know gem once again.

The Food Adventures Crew has been enjoying the benefits of Foremost Seafood for about 12 years now.

We have enjoyed seafood from all parts of the world and the freshest fish you can get your hands on in Dayton.

What’s this place and why is everyone crazy about place?  Let us explain….

HERE’S THE SKINNY on FOREMOST SEAFOOD:

Foremost sometimes gets crowded, so call in your order !

— This little known gem is located at 1904 Woodman Center Dr in Kettering, Ohio.

— Opened in 1983 it is a true mom and pop establishment with two friendly Daytonians at the helm, Tom and Pam Patterson.

— The staff is very knowledgeable and some are trained chefs.  They trim the fish with excellent precision, allowing for great eating and grilling enjoyment.

— Foremost Seafood is the seafood supplier for many local restaurants and grocers.

Fresh Fish trucked in almost every day


Hours: Tues – Friday 9am – 6pm 
                    Saturday 9am- noon
                    Sunday – CLOSED
                    Monday – CLOSED

— Foremost also carries olive oils, seafood spices, seafood  and special local sauces

— Seafood ranges from frozen crablegs and frozen shrimp to live mussels, live clams, live oysters, fresh scallops and more.

Mussels Steamed in white wine

— Fresh fish is brought in daily.  It is bought from 2 day boats which means the boats are only out fishing for 2 days.  After shipping to Dayton, these fish are just out of ocean or freshwater source for typically 3-4 days.  The fish are kept whole and not cut until you order it.  This is done on purpose to stay true to the fish.  They go through the trouble to get 2 day boats, so they keep that freshness by not cutting it up and displaying it until it is ordered.  Thereby minimizing the deterioration of the fresh fish.  The result is the best tasting fish around.

Steamed Clams

— Our favorite specials from time to time include fresh Carolina Shrimp, and live Softshell Crabs… both a couple of days out of the water.  They are definitely “must eats.” 

What other suggestions do we have ?  …… Here is our MUST EATS !

 

MUST EATS:

Fresh Salmon on the Grill and one Tilapia filet

—THE LIVE SHELLFISH:
Foremost has an amazing collection of live clams.  they have different sizes of clams and all are sweet and delicious , and easily steamed at home.  Serve them with butter for a heavenly bite.  The Cherrystones are the big clams we love best.  Also the live mussels are incredible.  Cook them in some wine and garlic and you have a gourmet feast for cheap.  Like Oysters?  Get to shuckin, they have live ones here you can enjoy raw or cook them at home!  Get your own order, we won’t share, we are too shellfish for that.

 

— FRESH ATLANTIC SALMON:
There are numerous types of salmon offered at Foremost Seafood.  From Scottish to Atlantic, we tend to buy the Atlantic Salmon. Quick recipe, get a filet, top it with olive oil, oregano, basil and garlic powder.  Bake it on 350 degrees for 20 minutes and you should have a meal to talk about for weeks,  This fish is the best for grilling in our humble opinion, get it with skin on when grilling and grill skin side down, until the final grill mark flip.

Red Snapper oiled up and ready for the oven

— FRESH RED SNAPPER:
“How’s your snapper maam?”  Fresh here at Foremost Seafood!  An incredible tasting fish, great for baking, needs little more than olive oil to bake it .  The unmistakable scales can be seen if you order the fish with the skin on, which we do.  The skin can be eaten or discarded, and acts as a buffer, to prevent overcooking of the fish.  Wana live on the edge?  Shake some cajun seasoning on that filet and have our own little “hot” party.

 

— THE BIG BAG OF FROZEN SNOW CRAB LEGS:

Look at this bag of snow crab clusters !

It is a party in a plastic bag !  This big bag of crab usaally has 3 or 4 big clusters.  Price is based on weight.  Two ways to cook these legs 1) steam them in 2 inches of water or 2) bake them at 300 degrees  for 15 minutes on a cookie sheet.  Melt some butter and get to crackin’.  The sweet taste of snow crab can really make any day special.

 

— FRESH SCALLOPS:
Always ask for the largest ones they have.  The price is more, but worth it.  The large scallops are succulent and easier to cook. You can grill them or bake them or pan sear them.  All three methods are terrific using olive oil, and promise to bring out the sweet juiciness of the scallops.  Serve with some garlic butter sauce, and you and your guests will be doing the happy dance.

 

Pan Seared Scallops

— FRESH SWORDFISH STEAKS:
 This is a nice presentation fish you can impress your friends with.  The fish is hearty, so it turns out well on the grill, baked or pan seared.  Lemon or fruit flavors pair well when cooking this fish.  People who like steak seem to like this fish.  The freshness of this fish can be seen in the color of the fish.

 

— FRESH LAKE ERIE PERCH AND WALLEYE:

We Baked this Swordfish with a Raspberry sauce


In the mood for some Ohio fish ?  Foremost is your hook up for Lake Erie Perch and Walleye.  These fish are great for fish frys and sandwiches.  Pan Sear the Lake Erie Perch and serve like sliders on dinner rolls with tartar sauce.   Or deep fry the walleye after dredging it using 2 packages Goldent Dipt all purpose breading and 1 Package Drake’s Crispy Fry Mix.

 

Pan Fried, Lake Erie Perch – we served it with seaweed

*****Here are a couple rules of thumb when buying fresh seafood.*****

First off, smell the raw fish you are about to buy.  If it is strong smelling it, means the fish is not fresh, dont buy it.  You want your fish to have that faint ocean smell, definitely not strong or sour.

Sometimes they have the whole fish on site for purchase.  If you are thinking of getting it, note that the clearness of the eyes is a sign of freshness, and the cloudy-eyed fish means it is not so fresh.

Fresh Shrimp

Don’t forget Foremost Seafood this Lenten and upcoming Summer. We have two tips when ordering
1) Get there early when you can , like when they open.
2) Call your order into 937-298-1986 in advance to avoid a line.

This Food Adventure feature as all about where to get fresh fish.  Take advantage of this special business.WE are lucky to have it in our community.

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Please feel free to browse our original photos below.

Outside Foremost Seafood

Frozen Lobster Tails

Dayton Original Sauce for Sale !

Clams and Crab anyone ?

They even have frozen oysters on the half shell !

Live Clams and Frozen Crab ready for the kettle

Glazed baked Salmon

Inside Foremost Seafood

Grilling time soon ….

Live Mussels

Seared Ahi Tuna

Shrimp and Salmon

Live Oysters

Scallops ready to be cooked

Fish fish fish Fish

Big Ragu’s Deep Fried Walleye

Blue Crabs – alive !!

How bout some crab legs ?

Steamed Clams

Baked Crab Legs

swordfish

Baked Red Snapper

Shrimp boiled in beer

 

 

 

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Meaty in Miamisburg: Rivertown Chili

March 19, 2019 By The Food Adventures Crew Leave a Comment

Owner Brian Walusis (right) with one of his sons

We have found our first 2019 hidden food gem, Rivertown Chili in Miamisburg.   This restaurant is a true family run organization, with a dad and his 2 sons on staff, and recipes passed down from a 3rd generation.

Owner Brian Walusis may sound familiar.  His brother Eric id married to  Chef Maria and they runWatermark Restaurant nearby.  He has another family member who owns the critically acclaimed chocolate shop in Oakwood called Madame Delluc Artisan Chocolatier.  But Brian’s bread and butter is a chili place, that also specializes in comfort breakfast foods.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY on RIVERTOWN CHILI:

John’s Dayton Style Chili

— Located at 105 S. Second Street, parking is available in the front and the back of the establishment.  It can be slightly tricky if crowded.

— Hours are limited to Breakfast and Lunch:
Tue – Thu, 11am – 2pm 
Fri – Sun, 8am – 2pm

— The quaint dining area seats about 30 in a cozy, split dining room.  The service is personal, friendly

Clashmore Mike’s Chili – Texas Style

— There is a small bar with beer choices including Star City Brews.

— The prices are VERY reasonable with entrees averaging about 7 or 8 bucks.

 

After visiting the restaurant numerous times, and trying nearly every item on the menu, we have formulated our patented “MUST EATS for Rivertown Chili.”  We have been using this bullet point format for 11 years, now setting the trends …

Let’s start with the meat of the menu — THE CHILI !

 

THE “MUST EATS” of RIVERTOWN CHILI:

— They offer 3 delicious and distinctive chili types everyday.

The Vegan Chili offering is amazing

ALL OF THEM ARE “MUST EATS”…

1) JOHN’S DAYTON STYLE CHILI-
This is the kind of chili that we are used to in Dayton, Ohio.  It has beans, meat, and some tomato influence.  When they serve it get the option of adding onions, cheese and sour cream.  This was the best thing we have had on their menu to date.  The chili is so reminiscent of what we grew up with our mom and grandmothers making that it brought a tear to our eye.  The recipe is passed down from John Walusis and is a shout out to the city’s namesake, Jonathan Dayton, a captain in the American Revolutionary War who signed the U.S. Constitution.

 

KIm’s Street Tacos

2) CLASHMORE MIKE’S CHILI-
This is a Texas style chili which has no beans, and has slices of steak like beef as the meat.  More reddish in color, this chili has a bit more of a spicy kick than the other chilis served. We came across this chili at the AMBUCS chili contest in 2017.  Named after the original mascot of Notre Dame College (Clashmore Mike), Owner Brian has fulfilled a life long dream of using that name in his restaurant.


3) KOKO’s FAVORITE VEGAN CHILI-

This is a fantastic choice, even meat lovers like.  You don’t miss any of the flavor, and this vegetarian option is as delicious as any chili as you will have.  We were very surprised how much we loved it and suggest you try it sometime for a change.  It has a nice little kick.

 

Cannoli Stuffed French Toast

— KIM’S STREET TACO’S:
Possibly the best soft taco we have had in years.  This is a special, but lately they have been offering it every day.  It is a chili soft taco with your choice of chili.  A raw jalapeno slice and onions and tomatoes round out the tacos.  Please try one of these.

 

—CANNOLI STUFFED FRENCH TOAST:
This sinful entree is often available during normal business hours.  Cannoli filling is stuffed between 2 warm pieces of French Toast.  The powdered sugar topping is the finishing touch.  Drizzle the maple syrup and you are in heaven.  Definitely a creamy must eat, and our favorite breakfast offering on the menu.

Chili Cheese Coney with Everything

— THE CHILI CHEESE CONEY:
Ok they have 2 versions, one with a brat sausage, or one with a weiner.  We prefer the hot dog version.  You get your choice of chili on a bun with onions and cheese.  It is topped with a raw jalapeno slice that gets us every time with the heat.  It’s a little messy, but sooooo worth it for the taste.  We love this little chili parlor !!

 

There are other good menu items, from the BLT to the Pancakes and Bacon, but the above items are our MUST EATS.. the best of the best …

BLT

 

 

In summary, this chili parlor is one of our new favorite “go to” spots.  Great, affordable casual food with personal service.  We love the menu and we love the family story behind the restaurant.  We think you will enjoy this little eatery as well.  Tell the Food Adventures sent you !!!

Feel free to browse more photos below from our visits to Rivertown Chili in Miamisburg.

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Pancakes

Sausage Gravy

Bacon and sausage

Street Taco

Breakfast bowl without the eggs

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Chicken Louies Making a Comeback

February 26, 2019 By The Food Adventures Crew 11 Comments

 

That famous taste you know is coming baaaccck !

Food Adventures has some secret scoop.  It is so secret in fact that we can’t release all the details of the deal, but we can tell you . absolutely that an iconic chicken stop is about to be reborn in Dayton.

Chicken Louie’s, a favorite for decades in the Dayton area, had a shop on N. Main St. and a store on the west side called “Lou’s Broaster Hut.”  Known for their broasted whole wings served plain or spun in one of 3 sauces, this “carryout only” spot became legendary in status.  Known for soulful sides, and late hours, people would travel miles or just walk up to the window to get a taste of Lou’s famous chicken.

Lou’s Broaster Hut was on 3rd Street

HERE’S THE SKINNY ON THE DEAL:

— In 1958, Chicken Louie’s began slinging wings in Dayton, and locals went berserk over the broasted style of cooked wings.  Marinated overnight, then deep-fried in a pressure cooker, the chicken had a distinct taste and the sauces complimented the chicken perfectly.  The menu featured wings, legs, thighs and breasts, and literally showed the price of each from 1 to 100 pieces.

Broasted Chicken and more

— Chicken Louie’s hit hard times in the turn of the century, as Lou had to take care of his ill mother.  He ended up closing for a while and selling to  his managing partner who ran the restaurant a little past Lou’s death in 2012.

— Chicken Louie’s was resurrected in 2014 in an unlikely place.  The same managing partner opened a side shop in the Super Subby’s restaurant in Miamisburg on Main St.  The shop served a limited Chicken Louie’s menu of wings, pies and broasted potatoes.  The location had spurts of greatness but never took hold in the Miamisburg community as expected.  As business dwindled, the Subby’s closed in December, 2018.

Coming in 2019

— Two private investors have stepped forward and bought all of the original equipment and recipes from the Chicken Louie’s establishment.  They will not only offer the famous broasted chicken wings, but they plan to offer the full original menu.  This means legs, thighs, broasted potatoes in butter, peanut butter pies, sweet potato pie, fish dinners, shrimp dinner, dinner rolls, cornbread and all the sides you remember.  Also available will be the 4 famous sauces: BBQ, mild, medium and hot.

— The plan is to open the first Chicken Louie’s in the city of Dayton proper, sometime before fall.  A site has been bought, signed and sealed, but we are not at liberty to disclose the exact location.  We can tell you that remodeling is about to begin.  The site layout will be similar to the popular carryout location on N. Main Street, that served up good food for decades.

Sweet Potato Pie

— The strategy is also to open a 2nd store eventually in the north or west Dayton area.  Again, we are not at liberty to disclose exact location plans, which would be premature of the 2nd location at this point.

Rarely is a Dayton iconic restaurant reborn from the ashes.  But, this will happen, and Miami Valley foodies will once again be able to enjoy Lou’s chicken.  Until the site opens, we will be licking our lips and deciding how many wings, pieces of shrimp and fish we are gonna order with our broasted potatoes.

See you at the window of Chicken Louie’s… real soon !

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Feel free to browse our gallery below of Chicken Louie favorites.

Sauces

Famous dinner rolls

Hot Wing

Medium Wing

A mild whole wing

Broasted Potatoes

Peanut Butter Pie

BBQ Wings

Chicken Louie’s was on N Main for decades

 

 

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Hamburger Wagon Owner’s Plea for Help

February 12, 2019 By The Food Adventures Crew 16 Comments

Jack Sperry and his daughters

Sometime life throws you curveballs.  For Jack Sperry, owner of the Hamburger Wagon he has thrived on meeting challenges head on and through hard work has typically achieved success.  He is now facing a new challenge, that is out of his control.

The Food Adventures Crew has known Jack since he was a standout football player at Centerville High School in the early eighties.  Jack is a supporter of Centerville and Miamisburg Schools and also helps run the Rock N Green Tomato Festival in Miamisburg, among other charitable events.

Jack is that prideful guy you know, who never asks anyone for help.  As irony would have it , he was was diagnosed 15 years ago with a kidney disease called “Berger’s Syndrome.”  The illness eventually damages kidney function, until the person needs a transplant.  That’s where Jack is at today.  His kidney function has fallen below a critical level, and dialysis and a transplant are eminent.

Jim Bucher left and Jack Sperry joke around the Hamburger Wagon

This is the passing along of a plea for help.  A plea from a lifelong Daytonian, in his time of need. We were going to write this article and explain the situation, but his brother Hank Sperry posted a Facebook message that was a perfect reach out for help.  Here it is:

“My name is Henry Sperry and I’m sending this message out on my brother’s Facebook account. I’ll get right to the point. I am looking for a hero to save my brother’s life. Please don’t turn away now. This won’t take much of your time to read. You may be the key to preserving the life of a man who is very much worth saving.

Jack recently got engaged

My brother is Jack Sperry. He is a beloved brother and the father of two beautiful teen-aged daughters, Alex and Emma Sperry. He is engaged to be married. He is an honorable man, a loyal friend to legions of people who are fortunate to know him. He is the proprietor of the famous Miamisburg, Ohio Hamburger Wagon.

15 years ago, Jack was diagnosed with Berger’s Syndrome (IgA Neuropathy), a kidney disease that occurs when a specific antibody lodges in one’s kidneys. THERE IS NO CURE. The disease slowly progresses over years until eventually, the kidneys cease functioning. When Jack was diagnosed, the hope was that the disease would progress so slowly that medical intervention would not be required in his lifetime.

Sadly this is not the case. His kidney function is below the critical threshold. It is time for serious medical intervention. Last fall, Jack’s local Nephrologist referred Jack to both the University of Cincinnati and Ohio State University transplant centers. I am pleased to report that after thorough and comprehensive medical evaluations, Jack has been approved by both centers for organ transplant.

Ron Holp of Ron’s Pizza with pal Jack Sperry of the Hamburger Wagon

Jack has three options, but only one which offers the promise of a normal life expectancy. Option 1 is kidney dialysis. While this option does extend life expectancy, it is burdensome and for someone Jack’s age, the average life expectancy on dialysis is 10 years. Option 2 is a kidney transplant from a deceased donor. But the wait for such a donor can be up to 5 years. The average useful life expectancy of a deceased donor transplant is 10 – 15 years.

By far the most favorable option is the third one, live donor transplant. Live donor transplants can last 20 – 25 years (even longer). Such a transplant would carry Jack into his late 70’s or even his 80’s, allowing him the joy of walking his daughters down the aisle, sharing love and life with his grandchildren, continuing to cherish his friends and family, and giving him the opportunity to pay forward the generosity of the hero who saved him.

Jack in front of the Hamburger Wagon with friend Gary.

I, as well as my other brother, Bob Sperry, would give up a kidney in a minute. Unfortunately, our own health issues have prevented us from being candidates.

That’s why we are turning to you. We realize this is a BIG ASK. But this is literally a chance for you to save the life of at least one – and perhaps two – human beings. That’s because you don’t have to be a direct match to Jack. Both medical centers are part of a national sharing chain whereby a non-matching kidney is donated and then Jack would receive a matching kidney immediately, no waiting.

I am not ready to write an obituary. There is so much life ahead for Jack, if someone is willing to answer the call. PLEASE consider making this gift. Think about the magnitude of this opportunity! You have the chance to give a decent, loving, honorable man the ability to share and experience a full life! We are looking for a hero and an angel.

Recent photo of Jack and his kids

This quest has obviously raised a number of questions. People ask me how Jack is doing now. Other than very poor kidney function, he is doing fairly well. He is not yet on dialysis but certainly headed there. He still works every day and other than fatigue from time to time, life is fairly normal and routine for him currently. People ask me how kidney donors do post transplant . The surgical/medical teams we’ve spoken with say kidney donors do just fine after transplant. As a rule of thumb, a healthy person with 100% kidney function will see their overall function drop to around 80% post transplant and should continue that level of function for the remainder of their lifetime. Jack’s current kidney function is less than 20% and he currently has no discernible symptoms.

Jack and his fiancee

Finally, people have asked how to go forward if interested in being a potential donor for Jack with either the University of Cincinnati or Ohio State University transplant centers. The process simply begins with a phone call or going on-line. For both Medical Centers you will need Jack’s legal name which is John P. Sperry and his birthdate which is March 4, 1963.

For the Ohio State Program:
Call 1-800-293-8965 Option #3

For the University of Cincinnati Program:
Log into: www.uchealth.com/Transplant or you can call UC Health’s waitlist coordinator, Beth Sanders, at (513) 584-0784.

Father / Daughter event

As mentioned earlier, I know this is a HUGE ASK and understandably perhaps too big of one for many of you. That’s okay. My intention is not to give anyone a guilt trip. My goal is simply to get the word out to as many as people as possible so that a potential hero for my brother can be found. Even if you aren’t interested in being a donor, would you mind sharing this with your contacts in some shape or form so that the word can be spread?

From all of us who love Jack Sperry, God bless you.”

 

From all of us at Food Adventures, we hope someone sees this who can save the day.   With a new fiancee, and 2 daughters, Jack is still very active and community involved.  We are staying positive that things will work out for him and his prayers will be answered.

Jack and his family need a hero, could it be you ?

 

Jack, working at the Hamburger Wagon

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Charity Events, Dayton Dining, Food Adventures, The Featured Articles Tagged With: bergers syndrome, Dayton, Food Adventures, hamburger wagon, help, jack sperry, kidney, need a kidney, needs a kidney, plea, transplant

Clean Eating 101 for 2019

February 5, 2019 By The Food Adventures Crew Leave a Comment

Dorothy Lane Market is a treasure trove for Clean Eating

Clean Eating 101

This week we channel Jessie Whitesell, wellness coach and member of our Food Adventure Crew.   She wrote our weekly article for  Dayton Most Metro, and it really hits home with most of us.

So here we are…. WEEK 5 into the NEW YEAR, 2019.

Fresh fruit

Most of us make resolutions, some set goals, others have wishful thinking …..all about how to approach their health and
wellness with an edge.

This is going to be the year :

“I lose the weight.”

“I get fit.”

“I lose the belly tire.”

“I build muscle.”

“I eat clean.”

What does that even mean….CLEAN EATING?

HERE’S THE SKINNY ON CLEAN EATING:

Clean eating is preparing and eating food as close as nature intended it to be. Clean eating is a lifestyle choice. It is a decision to fuel your body in the way that nature designed it to optimally function. It is not deprivation, counting calories, measuring food, or adding up points. None of that nonsense that makes you rub up to the notion that food is good or bad or that connects guilt and shame to your “number game”. Clean eating is a practice that focuses on quality over quantity.

Can you really eat too many leafy greens?

Can you really eat too many leafy greens?

Next week marks WEEK 6 into the new calendar year. Current research in the health industry shows us that this
is a pivotal point on the calendar. People who have been working toward their health and fitness goals for the new year more than likely hit a roadblock at 6 weeks and quit.

More than likely they feel deprived, their willpower is spent, they are tired of measuring and weighing their carbs, and disconnected to tuning in to the process of how foods make them feel.

One ingredient foods

People are often so eager to create quick, radical change that they load on too many new changes and they can’t keep it all afloat. The overwhelm takes over, they are done with juggling it all and quit.

The idea behind clean eating is that it is a sustainable approach to be carried out for a lifetime. Letting go of boxed foods, frozen processed meats and entrees, pre-packed snacks, and creating fresh meals with real food.

Single ingredient foods even.

When you strip the foods down to their bare bones, your ingredients list gets shorter, if there even is one, as foods closest to their natural state won’t be filled with unpronounceable chemical preservatives.

Dorothy Lane Market’s Quality Produce

With the rise of convenience foods, cooking and preparing food at home has become a lost art and is rarely now a skill being passed down to the next generation.

If you have an interest in eating clean as the calendar pages continue to turn, may we suggest you take your next FOOD ADVENTURE along the perimeter of one of the best grocers in town.  A local gem to the Dayton area is our own Dorothy Lane Market. Locally owned and operated since 1948, it began as a fruit stand. Today DLM encompasses three exquisite markets well-known for their fresh and healthy options, quick deli take-out, and specialty items. Be sure to take advantage of their pre-cut fruit and vegetables that offer a colossal variety of noodled, cubed, and sliced produce to help getting dinner on the table a bit easier.

Fresh Broccoli

Paying a few extra dollars, to keep your eating clean, is often worth every dime, so you stay on track with your
goals. Clean eating can be easily executed with simple planning and frequent trips to Dorothy Lane Market for the most beautiful and fresh produce in town.

Another great spot is Whole Foods Market on 725 near McEwen Rd.  They have a lot to offer for clean eating and Whole 30 compliance.  In fact there is a free seminar at Whole Foods,  Saturday Morning February 9th at 10am at the store located at 1050 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd.   Yours truly will be hosting the fun, fact filled Q and A.  Please join us if you are curious.  It is much bigger than food.  See you there !!!

Food Adventures is a Dayton food blog with feature articles appearing each week here, exclusively on Dayton Most Metro.  The Big Ragu, Jackie and Jessie will explore everything Dayton has to offer on the food scene.  We have no rules, and your humble Food Adventurers will leave no plate unturned.

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FEB 9th at WHOLE FOODS

Incredible organic selection at DLM

ORANGES

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Food Adventures, The Featured Articles Tagged With: clean eating, dorothy lane markey, Food Adventures, Health, Jessie Whitesell, Keto, Paleo, produce, seminar, whole 30, Whole Foods

800 Gallons of Soup at Voltzys!

January 29, 2019 By The Food Adventures Crew Leave a Comment

Rick Volz Steams Cabbage for his famous Cabbage Roll Soup

800 Gallons of Soup ????  That is the amount of soup that Voltzys Rootbeer Stand sells each winter … because they are just that damn good.

All of the soups are personally made by the owner…. from scratch.

The burger expert known for his sharp insulting wit, is also becoming our own local version of Seinfeld’s “Soup Nazi.”

If you don’t get razzed at Voltzy’s by the owner Rick Volz, then you might feel left out.  He is known for his one liners, verbal jabs, complaints, zingers and humor, all of which take a couple trips to get used to …

Homemade Cabbage Roll Soup has a bit of spiciness

From our Food Adventures with Voltzy over the past 10 years we have learned this about Voltzy’s
1) Know that he loves when you eat on his patio during the summer months.
2) He loves when you call your orders in ahead of time …. and
3) He will give you grief if you stray from his menu on how the sandwiches come, condiments etc,, but he grudgingly abides.. eventually.

Rick, a Ft. Wayne, Indiana native, is making winter a bit warmer with his hot soup choices that he has been selling for over 25 years.
He usually features ONE SOUP AVAILABLE PER DAY.

What are they you ask?

VOLTZY’S SOUPS

****Note all soups are 3 bucks****

Sign outside Voltzys

— CABBAGE ROLL SOUP:
The most popular and the best soup… it is also available for $45 a gallon with 4 days notice . It is worth it. A perfect cross of spicy, sweet, cabbage and mix of veggies and crumbled meat.

—CHEESEBURGER SOUP:
His famous burger meat simmered with tomatoes and onions, and secret spices. Goodness in a cup.

—POLISH VEGETABLE SOUP – KALUSHKA
Kalushka?? It is a Polish soup! It has a chicken broth base, ham, potatoes, butter, cabbage and get this…the kicker is BACON and BEER! How can you go wrong with that?

Cream of Vandalia Onion

—CREAM OF VANDALIA ONION:
He uses Vidalia onions, but this wise guy calls the soup Cream of Vandalia as a play on Dayton. It is creamy, the onions are soft and sweet. It is an amazing soup and a perfect winter “pick me up.” The best named soup in Dayton.

—CHICKEN TORTILLA:
He shreds chicken and adds Mexican spices. This isn’t your typical tortilla soup. All of Voltzy’s soup have his unique touch and taste.

—CHILI:
A meaty, slightly spicy chili with onions and beans. He also will put this over fries for “Sammy’s Chili Cheese Fries Order”

 

Chili on the fries at Voltzys

WHAT ELSE TO EAT AT VOLTZY’S

If you have never been to Voltzy’s you are not only missing out on these fantastic soups, but you are missing out on the best cheeseburgers in town.  He gets the meat ground fresh every day, never frozen.  From there the magic of the grill and the ingredients speak for itself.

May we suggest these two “ MUST EATS ”

Try the Sliders with the soup

  1. Get the 10 SLIDER CHEESEBURGERS for $12 deal.  Each slider has grilled onions, cheese and sweet heat mustard.
  2. “THE HOG” a delicious, monstrous 20 oz CHEESEBURGER with grilled onions, grilled onions, cheese and sweet heat mustard.

The burgers are so fresh, they melt in your mouth.  It is really a one of a kind recipe, he has going.

Cup of Cabbage Roll Soup

Get to Voltzy’s and get an original taste of one of Dayton’s finest..

ADDRESS:
4668 N Springboro Pike
Moraine, OH 45439
Call in your order :  (937) 299-1440

The hours are sparse, so get there and get there early !!  Sometimes they sell out, so you have been warned.  We are currently getting a petition with signatures to force him to stay open longer…

HOURS:
MON 11am-2pm
TUES 11am-2pm
WED11am-2pm
THUR 11am-2pm
FRI 11am-2pm
SAT 11am-2pm
SUN CLOSED

Call in your order ahead of time !!
Phone: (937) 299-1440

The food is great, the prices are great, and as always,  INSULTS ARE FREE !

Feel free to browse the gallery below.

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The 20 ounce Hog Cheeseburger

Empty soup

Cabbage Roll Soup – freshly made

Cup of Cabbage Roll Soup

Storefront

Cabbage Roll Soup

His food is #1

A pot of Cabbage Roll Soup

Stirring a pot of Cabbage Roll Soup

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Food Adventures, The Featured Articles Tagged With: cabbage roll, Dayton, Food Adventures, soup, voltzy's

OMP – Oh My Pie !

January 22, 2019 By The Food Adventures Crew Leave a Comment

One of our Food Adventures to Partial to Pie Bakery

Pie season began around Halloween and in Dayton, it is still flying high into 2019, partly due to a new bakery on Shroyer Ave.

If you’re one to follow the news about the places to eat in our area, by now you’ve probably heard of a local bakery that has been named “Best Pie Shop in Ohio” by USA today only five month’s after it’s opening last summer. Partial to Pie Bakery has taken Dayton pie lovers by storm!  The Food Adventures Crew went to check them out and it was clear as to why this place is loved so much by Dayton’s foodies.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY on PARTIAL TO PIE BAKERY:

—Local father-daughter team, Mike and Marie Clark have been keeping family recipes alive for their whole lives. What started out as baking for friends and family, eventually grew into baking for festivals and events. It was clear that they were onto something special.

The menu of pie offerings

—The Clarks opened up their brick and mortar location on July 31, 2018. Since the article in USA today ran, Partial to Pie Bakery has been selling out on a daily basis and has been working hard to keep up with the demands of Miami Valley’s appetites!

—Marie stated that they get to the bakery at about 5am every day to prep and then continue to prepare pies for the next day after they close.

Comfortable and casual dining

—When you walk into their shop (located at 200 Shroyer Rd), you feel as though you’ve stepped back in time.  The tables and chairs are like those from our grandmother’s kitchens. And we were smitten with the old dishes and mugs that the pies are served on!

— Our biggest tip is GET THERE EARLY !
Hours are:
Tuesday-Friday 7am – 5:30pm
Saturday 7am – pm
CLOSED Sunday and Monday

And then, there are the pies. Oooooo my.

Partial to Pie prides themselves on using local ingredients whenever possible. Their creations range from fruit pies to cream/custard pies and even savory quiches!  You have the option of buying a whole pie, slice, mini pie, or a pie pocket (which is like a handheld pie you can eat on the go!).

 

MUST EATS at PARTIAL TO PIE BAKERY:

 

BLT Quiche –  The Star of the Show

—THE BLT QUICHE:
This quiche is so light and tasty! Filled with bacon, leaks and tomatoes, it’s the perfect meal for any time of day!  We had a slice, but we could see ourselves getting an entire pie for a family dinner.  This was one of Jackie’s favorites and arguably their best menu item.  It was cooked perfectly leaving a nice flaky crust and a slightly crunchy top.  We had to have a moment to take this one all in.

 

—THE APPLE CRUMB PIE:
This pie took us back to our grandmother’s kitchen! The crumb topping was fantastic and crispy! It melted in your mouth. A Food Adventure time warp for sure.  OMP !  That’s OH MY PIE !

She’s my Cherry PIe

—CHERRY PIE:
Slightly tart, slightly sweet, this one surprised us a bit. Packed with cherries, was extremely flavorful and perfect with a glass of milk. It didn’t last long on the Big Ragu’s plate! A rare treat and a must eat.  It will have you singing in your chair that 80’s tune Cherry Pie by Warrant.

 

 

Banana Cream Pie

—BLUEBERRY PIE POCKETS:
Jax’s kids devoured these mini treats! You can’t beat the flaky crust on these!  They are not only perfect for  little ones (not so messy), but they are great on the go.  Take one with you on the drive to work when you are in a hurry.  Soft, flavorful goodness that will have you making yum yum noises.

 

Blueberry Pie Pocket

—THE BANANA CREAM PIE:
This was the Big Ragu’s favorite. It has it all, creamy pudding, bananas, a wonderful crust and that layer of whipped cream. Each forkful is a dream. Served chilled the cold pie hits your mouth with a refreshing burst of silkiness. Get a whole pie, like now … before they run out.

 

—THE BLACKBERRY PIE:
We got this to go for another Food Adventure, because even though we tried the whole menu, you cant eat 14 pieces of pie in a sitting (although we came close). This was the best of the ones from our next trip. The blackberry pie is surprisingly one of the last remaining pies and we cannot figure out why. It is absolutely delicious with the berry taste, slightly exotic and a small bit of seed crunch. Again the balance of tart and sweetness is perfect and the crust is cooked perfectly. They have the formula down for fruit pies.

Blackberry Pie

Honorable Mention:
Sweet Chorizo Quiche – this is a limited time special! The savory chorizo is balanced out with sweet potatoes and onions. Fantastic for brinner (That’s Brunch and Dinner). If you ask us to share we will tell you to Quiche our azz.

 

They offer so many options from Peach Mango to Special pies you can request for a future pickup.  Tell you what, it’s better if you just trust us and head on down there asap!

We came, we saw, we conquered

One important thing to note. Planning on ordering a pie for a special occasion? You’ll need to do so 2 business days out.

 

Partial to Pie has been selling out so fast, there is no guarantee that whole pies will be available when you visit. It’s best to order ahead of time if you know you are wanting one for a certain day. Think of the time you’ll save for the holidays!

 

Finally, two things we can assure you of: we are partial to pie, and we will be back!

Thank you for reading this week’s Food Adventure feature article.  Check back for our column, each and every week, exclusively, right here on DaytonMostMetro.   Follow Food Adventures on Facebook by clicking HERE.

Feel free to browse more photos below from our trips to Partial to Pie Bakery.

 

 

 

 

Display Case

Logo

Mugs and plates borrowed from grandmas houses

This little girl picked out her pies and walked out like a boss

We came, we saw, we conquered

Have a slice

WOWSA

Blackberry

Peach PIe

 

 

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Open Mic For Music

7:30 pm
Hidden Gem Music Club

Open Mic Night

8:00 pm
Peach's Grill

100% of Sales Benefit URS

11:00 am
Jersey Mike's Subs

Second Annual Belgian Beer Week

4:00 pm
Loose Ends Brewing

National Paella Day

4:00 pm
El Meson

Duckhorn Vineyards Wine Paring Dinner

6:00 pm
Carvers Steaks and Chops

Yoga & Wine Wednesday with Elesha Snyder

6:00 pm

Open Mic Night

6:00 pm
Lucky Star Brewery

Trivia Night at Alematic

7:00 pm
Alematic Artisan Ales

Trivia Night!

7:00 pm
Moeller Brew Bar Downtown

Traditional Irish Session Music

7:00 pm
Fifth Street Brewpub

Hypnotist Rich Guzzi

7:30 pm
Dayton Funny Bone Comedy Club

Celebration of the Arts

7:30 pm
Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center

Open Mic Night

9:00 pm
South Park Tavern
+ 4 More

Dayton Open Coffee Club

8:00 am
Wholly Grounds

Sleuth

10:30 am
La Comedia

DAI Community Day – Free Admission

11:00 am
The Dayton Art Institute

Pick Your Own Daffodil Bouquet

2:00 pm
The Village Flower Farm

Second Annual Belgian Beer Week

4:00 pm
Loose Ends Brewing

Prime Rib Thursday

4:00 pm
Corner Kitchen

Dayton March for Science Fundraiser!

6:00 pm
bd's Mongolian Grill

Open Mic Night

7:00 pm
Taffy's of Eaton

Fun Trivia! Prizes!

7:00 pm
Bock Family Brewing

International Folk Dance Lessons

7:00 pm
Michael Soloman Pavillion

David Thornton

7:00 pm
Jayne's On Main

Sharon Lane & Danny Sauers wsg grit & Harmony

7:30 pm
Trail Town Brewing

Comedy & Music Open Mic

7:30 pm
The Barrel House
+ 5 More

Coffee & Connections

8:00 am
Penny Lane Art Gallery & Cafe

Sleuth

10:30 am
La Comedia

St. Benedict the Moor Fish Fry

11:00 am
St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church

Second Annual Belgian Beer Week

11:00 am
Loose Ends Brewing

Pick Your Own Daffodil Bouquet

2:00 pm
The Village Flower Farm

DayCon Tabletop Gaming Convention

2:00 pm
Open Table Ministriess

Friday Fish Fry

5:00 pm
The Golf Club at Yankee Trace

Sacred Heart Fish Fry

5:00 pm
Sacred Heart Catholic Church

HAIRitage | A Cultural Journey & Experience curated by Erin Smith Glenn, MFA

5:00 pm
Dayton Society of Artists - DSA

Sleuth

5:30 pm
La Comedia

St. Christopher’s Fish Fry

6:00 pm
St. Christopher Church

All You Can Eat Fish Fry

6:00 pm
Kettering VFW

Church of the Transfiguration Fish Fry

6:00 pm
Church of the Transfiguratio

Antioch Fish Fry

6:00 pm
Antioch Temple

Behind The Lens: Photographing Where You Don’t Belong

6:00 pm
Front Street

Mad River Lions Club Fish Fry

6:00 pm
Milton Athletic Club

Euchre Tournament

7:00 pm
Kettering Recreation Complex

Hearts on Fire Band

7:00 pm
American Czechoslovakian Club

Adult Easter Egg Hunt

8:00 pm
Vandalia Rec Center

Relativity by Mark St. Germain

8:00 pm
Dayton Theatre Guild

Nasty Bingo

8:00 pm
Hidden Gem Music Club

Adult Easter Egg Hunt

8:00 pm
Kettering Recreation Complex
+ 14 More

SUPERHERO C.A.P.E. 5K WALK / RUN

9:00 am
Beavercreek High School

Community Easter Egg Hunt

9:30 am
Meadowbrook at Clayton

DayCon Tabletop Gaming Convention

9:30 am
Open Table Ministriess

2023 APRIL FOOL’S DAY 5K

10:00 am
Community Park

Sushi Dinner Cake Class

11:00 am
elé Cake Company

Second Annual Belgian Beer Week

11:00 am
Loose Ends Brewing

Pick Your Own Daffodil Bouquet

12:00 pm
The Village Flower Farm

Five Year Anniversary

12:00 pm
Devil Wind Brewing

Relativity by Mark St. Germain

5:00 pm
Dayton Theatre Guild

Sleuth

5:30 pm
La Comedia

Dayton Dinner Theatre Picture Show: The Sound of Music

6:00 pm
Eintrach Club

Fairytales on Ice

7:00 pm
Arbogast Performing Arts Center (APAC)

Dayton Dance Conservatory Company Spring Concert

7:00 pm
Northmont High School Auditorium

Girls Night Out the Show

9:00 pm
The Brightside Event & Music Venue
+ 6 More

56th ORRRC Marathon & 34th Half Marathon & Inaugural 10K

8:00 am
Xenia YMCA

Sunday Brunch

10:00 am

Sleuth

10:30 am
La Comedia

First Sunday Eudora Market

12:00 pm
Eudora Brewing Company

Gem City Pinball – March Rumble

2:00 pm
Canal Street Arcade and Deli

Sleuth

5:30 pm
La Comedia

Aerial Yoga Beginners

6:00 pm
DAY YOGA STUDIO BEAVERCREEK

Week of Events

Mon 27

Tue 28

Wed 29

Thu 30

Fri 31

Sat 1

Sun 2

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Scottish Country Dance Lessons

March 27 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Scottish Country Dance Lessons

The Flying Ghillies Scottish Country Dancers invite you to learn the jigs, reels, and strathspeys of Scotland in a comfortable...

$5.00
6:00 pm Recurring

Open Mic Night

March 27 @ 6:00 pm Recurring

Open Mic Night

Join Ben and Paula for Open Mic Night every Monday from 6pm-9pm in the taproom! Test out new music, jokes,...

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

How to submit your location as a filming site FilmDayton

March 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

How to submit your location as a filming site FilmDayton

FilmDayton maintains a digital library of locations throughout the region for use in films, television shows, commercials, videos and photo...

Free
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Quiz Night

March 27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Quiz Night

Got a case of the Mondays?  Come in and enjoy a night of trivia, good food, drinks, and company. Join...

Free
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Live Trivia!

March 27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Live Trivia!

Get those brain's a stormin' because it's time for some General Knowledge Trivia. We will have questions about movies, music,...

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Trivia With A Twist

March 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Trivia With A Twist

Trivia with a Twist! Every Monday at Dayton's Favorite Spot for Food, Beer, Baseball and Fun

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Second Annual Belgian Beer Week

March 28 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Second Annual Belgian Beer Week

For the second year in a row, Loose Ends Brewing Company has set aside an entire week to celebrate Belgian-style...

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

General Knowledge Trivia

March 28 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

General Knowledge Trivia

Come hang inside and out for excellent food, drinks & questions! Hosted at Fifth Street by Pepper Sprout Productions!

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Quiztastic Trivia

March 28 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Quiztastic Trivia

Quiztastic Trivia! 4 rounds of questions from all subjects...History, Sports, TV, Geography...you name it, Scott asks it! Coupon prizes for...

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Night in Fairborn

March 28 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Night in Fairborn

Enjoy the best ribs, burgers, salmon and more at Chumps in Fairborn. Live Trivia every Tuesday 7pm to 10pm!

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Reyna and Dana

March 28 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Reyna and Dana

Popular songs past and present

7:30 pm

Drawing Room Chamber Concert – Francis Laws

March 28 @ 7:30 pm

Drawing Room Chamber Concert – Francis Laws

The March 28 Drawing Room Chamber Concert will feature a special program with Francis Laws at 7:30 pm at the...

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Open Mic For Music

March 28 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Open Mic For Music

Our illustrious Open Mic, still going strong a year later! Come and join our music community. Bring your instrument or...

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Open Mic Night

March 28 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Open Mic Night

Your weekly spot to refill your music cup! All styles and experience levels welcome to our music community. Hosted by...

11:00 am - 9:00 pm

100% of Sales Benefit URS

March 29 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

100% of Sales Benefit URS

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Second Annual Belgian Beer Week

March 29 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Second Annual Belgian Beer Week

For the second year in a row, Loose Ends Brewing Company has set aside an entire week to celebrate Belgian-style...

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

National Paella Day

March 29 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

National Paella Day

El Meson is celebrating with $8 bowls of paella

$8
6:00 pm

Duckhorn Vineyards Wine Paring Dinner

March 29 @ 6:00 pm

Duckhorn Vineyards Wine Paring Dinner

Wednesday, Mar 29 Come join the Carvers team for an evening of fine wine, great food and fellowship on Wednesday,...

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Yoga & Wine Wednesday with Elesha Snyder

March 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Yoga & Wine Wednesday with Elesha Snyder

Feeling the need to move your body? Feeling the desire to socialize? Let's do both!

$20.00
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Open Mic Night

March 29 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Open Mic Night

Its Lucky Star Brewery open mic night! Come on in for the best way to have fun on a Wednesday...

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Night at Alematic

March 29 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Night at Alematic

Grab some friends and join us every Wednesday night at the brewery for a pint of your favorite ALEMATIC brew...

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Night!

March 29 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Night!

Join us every Wednesday at 7pm with Trivia with a Twist for Trivia Night! Three rounds of general knowledge trivia,...

Free
+ 4 More
8:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Dayton Open Coffee Club

March 30 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Dayton Open Coffee Club

Taking the grind out of entrepreneurship Calling all early birds, coffee lovers, tea enthusiasts, and social butterflies! Ease into your...

Free
10:30 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sleuth

March 30 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sleuth

The ultimate game of cat and mouse is played out in an English country house owned by celebrated mystery writer,...

$70
11:00 am - 8:00 pm

DAI Community Day – Free Admission

March 30 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

DAI Community Day – Free Admission

Check out 5,000 years of art for FREE this Thursday, March 30 The Dayton Art Institute will celebrate Women’s History...

Free
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Pick Your Own Daffodil Bouquet

March 30 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Pick Your Own Daffodil Bouquet