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LaRosa’s 40+ Year Spaghetti Pigout Tradition

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All you Can Eat Spaghetti Mon & Tues at LaRosa’s

LaRosa’s Family Pizzeria has had the best dinner deal in town, for four decades.  It is called “Spaghetti a  Plenty” Nights.  We decided to revisit this weekly special and see if it is still “bowling” folks over.

We found out, kids love it, grown ups love it.. so what’s going on here?

Oodles and oodles of noodles… enough for several Food Adventures, that’s what’s going on here.  It is a chance to indulge at a nominal price.

Since the 1970’s LaRosa’s has been serving up the Monday and Tuesday “All-You-Can-Eat” Spaghetti deal for adults and for kids.  The Big Ragu remembers those 70’s nights in Centerville and Lebanon taking advantage of the special treat.  If you love pasta, this place has been the mecca for your craving at the beginning of each week.  It is a tradition to “pig out” and loosen your belt after the meal….

Do you love your spaghetti with chunky marinara sauce, full of tomatoes?  Or are you the meat sauce type, even loving a big old meatball in the middle of your spun noodles.  This dinner has all the fixings and is crazy cheap.  How Cheap?  99 cents cheap for kids and $5.19 for adults.  From the Oregano to the Parmesan, this night will have you and your family dancing in your booth seats.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

Looks like it is Meatball Mania on this Food Adventure

WHAT: “SPAGHETTI-A-PLENTY” NIGHTS at LaROSA’S PIZZERIA.. it’s ALL-U-CAN-EAT Spaghetti!  Capeesh?

WHEN:  MONDAY and TUESDAY’s from 4pm – close.

COST: 99cents for  kids, $5.19 for adults. (Sometimes they charge you $1 for meat sauce)

Ok , so The Big Ragu, Hungry Jax and Chef House have super secret codes and we are gonna share with you the way to get the most of this special if you are a pasta lover.  We will channel your inner Italian …especially like the Italian in us!

 

ROUND 1: DINNER SALAD –  This isn’t your typical “side salad.”  They are generous with shredded mozzarella, covering your mixed greens plate, and serving your favorite dressing on the side.  Dig it, it is cold, refreshing and delicious.  Even served with an olive or 2, make sure you shake, shake shake some of that Parmesan cheese on top.

 

ROUND 2: SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE:  Order this first.  A big portion, how we like it, with a LOT of sauce.  Buddy LaRosa’s own family recipe of sauce, that has stood the test for 6 decades. Ask for the TEXAS TOAST here and work it into your noodle spinning.  Did we forget to mention.. sprinkle the oregano, hot pepper, and Parmesan cheese on your “Sketty Mountain.”

 

Salad Included.. Do it up !

ROUND 3: SPAGHETTI with MEAT SAUCE:  Finish strong, even asking for a meatball in the middle.  They serve this and other “refills” as half portions.  So hey, deal with it… meaty, so good.  Ask for the BREADSTICKS option on this round, so you take advantage of all the amenities

 

**NOTE: Your kids don’t like sauce?  No problem!  They have a butter sauce available, so the noodles are served plain… go ahead, if you want it this way, put your “lunch hooks” in the air and wave…

That’s our system, after this you are on your own.  You could keep going, ordering more servings or eat forkfuls off your kids plates and a pound of spaghetti like Hungry Jax.   Another option is spill half of it down your chest like The Big Ragu, leaving stains as memories of past Food Adventures.

Want something besides spaghetti?  Well we have a few patented “Must Eats” that you want to sink your teeth into.   And away we go ….

 

Pepperoni Pizza – it put Kings Island on the International food map

MUST EATS: (BESIDES SPAGHETTI A PLENTY) 

— PEPPERONI PIZZA: Why just pepperoni? Because it is the pizza that put Kings Island on the International food map.  Come on, the pizza tastes so good.  Whether you are sitting in a wet bathing suit on a bench after “Waterworks” water park, or in a booth with your favorite pizza pal.

— GARLIC FRIES: Dripping with freshly minced garlic and butter, what’s not to love.  Your breath might be rank, but your mouth will be smiling.

— LASAGNA: A brick of lasagna, smothered in sauce and cheese.  Try it and get lost in gooey, cheesey, saucy heaven.  A labor of love, brought to you by Buddy LaRosa.

 

But this week it was all about the spaghetti.  It was about fork spinnin, sauce drippin’, bread dippin’ good eats.  “Spaghetti A Plenty” is a CHEAP, fun way to get the family together.  It has been going on for 40 years.. why don’t you stop at LaRosa’s Pizzeria and see why ?  See you at tables….

Chef House says follow Food Adventures on INSTAGRAM HERE if you know whats good for you.  Be a Facebook fan with our entourage of foodies by clicking HERE

All you want, endless “Spaghetti A Plenty”

Forkfull

Menu shot

Tomato Sauce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Big Ragu and his ancestor ????

Pepperoni Pie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Garlic Fries

Fun for the whole family

Meat Sauce.. but of courrrse !

Breadstick for dipping, CHECK !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buddy Larosa

The Starch Stare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hungry Jax and her daughters run on PASTA POWER !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meat Sauce

We love our breadsticks

Hangry? Get Texas Toast

Get to twirling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello Mr bubbly

Cheese , PLEASE

I see a MEATBALL on top…

Lasagna – ohh baby

The Three Wiseman of LaRosas

Fresh, cold, crisp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 Course Food Adventure at North China

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Crab Rangoon and Honey Teriyaki Chicken Wings

We don’t monkey around.  Everyone who knows us, know we do things original and right.

Today, we announce one of the biggest and boldest Food Adventure dinners yet…. and it just happens to be at one of our favorite spots.  North China Restaurant in Centerville will host the “Year of the Monkey” Celebration dinner, with 10 courses of food !

Since 1987, North China Restaurant has been pleasing Dayton area foodies, with tastes of Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine.  May 19th they team up with our crew for an epic eating extravaganza!  From appetizers to entrees, this “Year of the Monkey Dinner” promises to be a throwback to 80’s Chinese American restaurants, with a touch of family style dining.

Tickets are PRE-PAY only and can only be bought online at this link —> CLICK HERE.   There is limited seating, so get your tickets before we sell out.

Just what kind of Food Adventure have we come up with?  Let’s get the scoop…

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

Mongolian Chicken

— WHAT: 10 Course Food Adventure Dinner Event at North China Restaurant

— WHERE: 6090 Far Hills Ave, Centerville, OH 45459, next to Woodbourne Library.

— WHEN: 6:30pm THURSDAY MAY 19th

— WHY:  Celebrating “The Year of the Monkey” … and a chance to eat some good food!

— COST $29 per person & includes tip.  Water and Hot Tea included.  Alcohol and Soft Drinks, additional cost.

TICKETS CAN ONLY BE BOUGHT ONLINE—> CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS

 

How are your chopstick skills?  It doesn’t matter, because you will get forks and spoons too… so get ready here are the 10 courses of MUST EATS during the Year of the Monkey !

 

TEN COURSES OF MUST EATS AT NORTH CHINA: (sorry, no substitutions)

Top of the Entrance to a Dayton Original

1)  SIZZLING RICE SOUP:  A light brothed soup with vegetables, rice and chicken.  A perfect start to awaken your taste buds and senses.

2) EGG ROLL: The best in Dayton, bar none.  Handmade, hand rolled, and stuffed with pork, cabbage and a touch of peanut dust.

3) CRAB RANGOON: Handmade, on site, this cheesey goodness should be dipped in sweet and sour sauce with a dash of soy sauce.

4) HONEY TERIYAKI GLAZED CHICKEN WING: The delicate sweetness, the savory deep fried morsels…. ’nuff said

5) MU SHU PORK:  A wrapped “Chinese burrito,” The wrapper is rubbed with a plum and hoisin sauce, and pork and vegetables are added, and the “tortilla” is gently wrapped and served.  One of the most special delicacy attractions at North China.

Crispy Shrimp Entree

6) MONGOLIAN CHICKEN ENTREE: North China’s best selling dish.  Prepare to become addicted.

7) CRISPY SHRIMP ENTREE:  Deep Fried Shrimp, in a sweet and spicy, yellowish, brown sauce.

8) PEPPER STEAK ENTREE: Sauteed beef slices with onions and green peppers

9) KUNG PAO CHICKEN ENTREE: Cubed, stir fried chicken in a slightly spicy brown sauce

10) SHRIMP WITH VEGETABLE ENTREE: A lighter dish, served with broccoli, snow peas, water chestnuts and bamboo shoots.

Entrees will be served with STEAMED WHITE RICE and shared family style.

Dinner will end with the all familiar fortune cookie… which will probably say “you just ate too much on a Food Adventure.”

 

Chef House, Hungry Jax and The Big Ragu will be passing out door prizes, t-shirts, gift certificates and more.

Please join us for this epic Food Adventure celebrating “The Year of the Monkey” at North China Restaurant.

Join the 6,200 Foodies in the Dayton area following Food Adventures on Facebook, “like” us HERE.

“We are not food critics, we are just three people who love to eat at Dayton’s best spots.  No Rules!”

Soy, Sweet N Sour, Hot Mustard, & Tea – your accessories!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sizzling Rice Soup

2016 : The Year of the Monkey

Pot Sticker.. pot steeeeka !

The greatest egg rolls in the world

Hand Made Crab Rangoon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mu shu Pork

Sign of good things coming

Pot Stickers – so good

North China never dissapoints

Mongolian Chicken

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entrance to Food Adventure Bliss

Shrimp and Lobster Sauce

Crab Rangoon

Chicken and Broccoli

Happy Family Dish

Hot Tea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GarlicFest Returns with Bocce Classic July 15-17th

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Eddie “Boom Boom” takes a bocce break to eat Bella Sorella Pizza

The faint smell of garlic is in the air!  Today being National Garlic Day, it gives Dayton Most Metro the perfect opportunity to announce that GarlicFest is returning this summer to the Sons of Italy’s Bella Villa Hall.  We are again partnering with the John Pirelli Lodge for this popular event.  Food Adventures is honored to be helping with the festivities. The same weekend also features the annual bocce ball tournament called the “Bocce Classic,” which is in its 22nd year.

The Bella Villa Hall venue is located at 2625 County Line Rd. in Beavercreek, the same place the Italian Fall Festa is held.

The big weekend will feature:
A huge Food Truck Rally Friday, July 15th
The Bocce Classic Tournament, July 16 -17th
The Garlic Festival, Sunday July 17th.

One new attraction will see local celebs, and Up Dayton groups square off Friday Night, July 15th in a “Beginner Bocce Bash.” A Single elimination bocce tournament with cash prizes for the top 3 teams.  Just $40/team to enter.

The weekend will be filled with Food Vendors, Garlic Vendors, and Craft Vendors.  There will be a booth for the deep fried “Holy Cannoli.”  

There will be soft drinks, beer, and more.  There will be bocce ball, and the Garlic King and Queen.  Chef House and Hungry Jax from Food Adventures, will be hosting cooking demos with garlic inside the hall. Weezy’s Garlic, Spices and More will be there with all kinds of garlic goodies for you to buy!  Don’t forget the Garlic Eating Contest with host the Big Ragu and a Live Band !

With so much to do and so much to eat, you may have to make a couple of trips back during the weekend….

Some of the food vendors we are expecting over the weekend are:

Garlic Fest and Live Music

Zombie Dogz 
Bella Sorella Pizza 
Horseless Buggy Food Truck 
Wicked Wich of Dayton Food Truck 
Giovanni’s Restaurant 
Brixx Ice Co. 
Mama DiSalvos Restaurant 
El Meson Restaurant  
Mohawk Freestyle Burger Food Truck 
Amber Rose Restaurant  
The Hamburger Wagon 
Hunger Paynes Food Truck 
Voltzy’s 
Jimmie’s Ladder 11 Streatery
Sweet P’s Ice Pops 
Painted Pepper Food Truck
Gyro Palace
The Spicy Olive Olive Oil Store
The Texas Beef and Cattle Company

We will announce more vendors as they confirm….

 

Weekend of July 15 – 17th

HERE’S THE SKINNY  for the

Timeline of the GarlicFest / Bocce Classic Weeekend:

 

FRIDAY , JULY 15th

5pm – 9pm:  SONS OF ITALY FOOD TRUCK RALLY – 15 trucks, live music, adult beverages

6pm – 9pm:   “BEGINNER BOCCE BASH” with LOCAL CELEBS and hosted by “UpDayton”
(Want to enter a team for the local celeb tournament, email [email protected] or call 937-380-6723)

 

 

SATURDAY , JULY 16th

9am – 5pm: BOCCE CLASSIC Tournament opening rounds. (Signup at BocceClassic.com)

9am – 5pm:  Concession Booth of  Pizza, Meatball  Sandwiches, Italian Sausages
from the John Pirelli Lodge/Sons of Italy

Bocce Finals

5pm – 7pm:  Dinner from Outback Steakhouse

7pm – 11pm: Bocce Tournament continues

 

 

SUNDAY , JULY 17th

9am:  BOCCE CLASSIC tournament continues all day til 6:30pm Championships
(signup at www.BocceClassic.com)

 

Noon – 8pm: GARLICFEST  – 15 Food Vendors,  Craft Vendors, Garlic Vendors,
Pop, Beer,

 

1pm: Cooking Demo featuring a garlic recipe by Jackie “Hungry Jax” Scanlan, from Food Adventures, inside the Bella Villa Hall 

 

Garlic Chicken from Scratch Catering

3pm: Cooking Demo featuring a garlic recipe by Chef LeeAnne House, from Food Adventures, inside the Bella Villa Hall 

 

5pm: Garlic Eating Contest with The Big Ragu as emcee

 

5:30PM – 8PM: Live Band

 

So, mark your calendar for the weekend of July 15-17, and bring your breath mints.  Stretch out your bocce arm enjoy

Come out to get your garlic fix that weekend and play some bocce ball .  Below are photos from last year’s GarlicFest and Bocce Classic.  Please check them out…

Feel free to follow Food Adventures on Facebook by clicking HERE.

Ohhhh the food ! Amber Rose dessert

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beer Trucks

Garlic Feta and tomatoes

cannoli

Cannoli

Cooking Demo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

crowd

bocce ball courts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Garlic Eating contest

Grounds

Voltzys Garlic Burger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super Duper Cheesesteak Finals, Saturday !

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16inch Super Duper Cheesesteak

2016 clash of the cheesesteak champs, climaxes this Saturday at 1pm at the Beavercreek store.  The battle to see who can eat a 16 inch Super Duper Cheeseseak the fastest is a day away, and you are invited to come watch the devastation!

The individual store champions are set. The judges are set, the cooks are ready, the grill is hot and the buns are warming.

Last year’s champ Aaron Smith looks to retain his title from 2015, where he ate the sandwich in  mere 89 seconds.  Dayton Most Metro’s Food Adventures Crew was there last year and will be there again judging for the 4th year in a row.  Chef House and the Big Ragu will join  K99 radio personality The Frye Guy, Beavercreek Mayor Brian Jarvis, and Living Dayton’s hosts Katie Kenney, Zak Pitts and Sallie Taylor and Lisa Grigsby from DaytonDining to decide the winner.  The Champ will get check for $1,000 plus their name on the Cheesesteak Championship Belt.

The event ends with an incredible donation presentation to Dayton’s Children’s Hospital, which was over $15,000 last year.  There is also a $10,000 prize drawing at the contest from the entries collected in 2016.   Submarine House is a great company, who gives back to Dayton and deserves our patronage, plus their cheesesteaks kick some serious butt.

Come out and watch the fun, it is usually standing room only, but you gotta see this!  Stay afterward for your own Food Adventure and try a cheesesteak for yourself, or many of the other popular sandwiches, pizzas and more on the menu.

SEE YOU THERE for CHEESESTEAKS, CHARITY and MORE !

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

Aaron Smith set the record in 2015 by eating one in 89 seconds

WHAT:  The Super Duper Cheesesteak Championship Finals

WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 16th at 1pm

WHERE:  The Submarine House, 3195 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45434

WHY: Proceeds of the cheesteak challenge benefit Dayton Children’s Hospital

 

Hang out with Food Adventures Crew at Submarine House after the contest, and grab some drinks and grub.. we will be autographing sub buns and lettuce for our fans…

Here is one “Must Eat” you should know about on this special day!

 

MUST EATS:  

— THE 16INCH SUPER DUPER CHEESESTEAK:  Dubbed “16 inches of heaven.” It is a cheesesteak with triple the meat and cheese, tossed and grilled with peppers, mushrooms and onions, then topped with the works (lettuce, tomato, spices, mayo, hot pepper relish), all on a 16 inch sub bun.  If you have not tried this sandwich – it is a Dayton Icon and a MUST EAT.  It is DELICIOUS ! Not a big eater? Get the 8inch version and find cheesesteak bliss.

 

See you Saturday !  Are you a Dayton Foodie?  Then follow our everyday Food Adventures on Facebook by clicking here.

Like us on Facebook, love us in your hearts ….

 

Donation to Dayton Childrens Hospital 2015

How fast can you eat this ?

Some hangry contestants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gooey cheese

16 inches of heaven

full sub

Ragu takes the challenge

cooking em up in Centerville

Super Duper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Champ !

Hungry Jax, Big Ragu and 2015 Champ Aaron Smith !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chef House will be a judge !

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Donut !

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Look, over at Centerville Stadium, caped superheros of all sorts are descending on the track for a 5k / 10k Walk/Run this Saturday, April 16th!  They are able to leap a dozen pretzel donuts in a single bound.  They are the runners/walkers for this special event.

Dubbed the “Bill’s Donut Superhero Run,” this walk/run event is for kids and adults.   Most importantly it benefits a local charity, the Dayton, Ohio Affiliate Chapter of “A Special Wish Foundation, Inc.,” covering Montgomery, Darke, Mercer, Miami, Greene & Shelby Counties.

The event allows families to participate together, or just kids, or just adults.   Who is your favorite super hero?  Green Lantern?  The Flash?  Wonder Woman? Who will you dress up as?

Join the fun and come dressed as your favorite super hero.  Kids go crazy for this stuff, and what a fun way to promote healthy exercise in their lives.   You even get to have some world famous Bill’s Donuts after the race, as well as Mikesells chips, bananas, and grilled hot dogs.  What a fun Food Adventure!

Super heroes get hungry too, ya know.  Plenty of bottled water will be available for re-hydration of our super powers after the race.

What is your favorite donut?  Blueberry?  Long Johns?  Persian Nuts?  Maybe even stop by for more Bill’s Donuts on the way home, around the corner from the stadium.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

The Legendary Bill’s Pretzel Donut

— WHAT: BILL’S DONUTS SUPERHERO RUN,

     Option for 1 mile KIDS FUN RUN, 5k walk/Run, or 10k walk/run 

 

— WHEN:  SATURDAY, APRIL 16th

     7:30am – Check in
     9:00am – Kids Fun Run
     9:15am – 10K begins
     9:30am – 5K Walk/Run begins

 

— WHAT ELSE: Donuts and other items will be handed out after the race.

 

— WHERE: CENTERVILLE FOOTBALL STADIUM – 500 E Franklin St, Dayton, OH 45459

— COST: Day-of registration: 10K : $50,    5K : $40,    Fun Run : $15.

 

Thank you to the Elam family, who own Bill’s Donuts, for hosting the event !

— Have a super hero shirt or costume?  Wear it !

 

This is one of the most fun and entertaining local races of the year.  Come out and walk, run, or just people watch.  Bring the kids and sign them up for the fun run, it is an absolute riot to see some of the youngsters in their “super hero” alter egos.  Kudos to Bill’s Donuts, the Elam family,  A Special Wish staff, and all the sponsors for helping out the charity  “A Special Wish Foundation, Inc.”

The Big Ragu, Hungry Jax and Chef House will be in attendance volunteering passing out donuts, and even participating in the walk/run.  Come join the Food Adventures Crew and hundreds of others.

For more of the best eats Dayton has to offer, join the thousands following FOOD ADVENTURES by clicking HERE.

GO !

A little vanilla frosting on top

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super Heroes !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wolver-Cream

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chips and Donuts

Familiar Faces

Even heroes need a break

Incredibles!

Iconic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Butterscotch

Dogs are cooking !

Family fun on the kid run !

Bacon Maple Donut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lunch from a Gas Station?

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When I lived in Baton Rouge it was common knowledge that the best Boudin Sausage could be found at a roadside gas station on Airline Highway between the capital city and New Orleans. Last year in Kansas City I had the best “burnt ends” at Joe’s. Joe’s is a working gas station where the line for BBQ is an hour long most afternoons. It should have been no surprise that the best Fried Chicken in Kettering can be found at Town and Country Shell Gas Station on the corner of Far Hills and Stroop Road.

 

ChickenFor months, I have kept this little bit of information to myself. Great fried chicken and potato wedges that surpass everyday fast food offerings. Krispy Krunchy Chicken also serves up great wings, fried fish and cajun season fried shrimp. I casually mentioned that this fried food haven was now filling growlers with local beers to the Food Adventures Crew and my secret was out.

 

I unofficially joined the Food Adventures Crew this week and hosted them at my favorite gas station. Hungry Jax, Chef House and the Big Ragu joined me for lunch and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. Ragu had the wings, both the bbq and buffalo, as well as the traditional breaded whole wings. Chef House was the most cautious, but with the help of her Housemade Thai Spiced Hot Honey she was quickly on board with the fried chicken fingers. Hungry Jax brought the kids and they approved of the chicken fingers and Mac & Cheese. I stuck to the Cajun fried chicken. We arrived at the end of the lunch hour and the fries were in short supply, so I opted for a side of Jambalaya.
The chicken was cooked perfectly. Crispy flavorful coating and moist and slightly spicy chicken underneath. As a former Louisiana resident I can say the Jambalaya, sausage and chicken, was as authentic as I have found anywhere in Ohio. Two forks up for the spicy rice dish served inside a gas station.

 

The highlight of the lunch came in two parts. Chef House brought an empty 1/2 growler andtaps filled up with Warped Wing’s Gamma Bomb for only $8.00. Gamma Bomb is their American IPA and it really worked with spicy chicken. At 92 IBU it was a bit hoppier than I like but fit the bill for a lunch hour drink. The second surprise was the complimentary honey cheddar biscuit that comes with every order. The Big Ragu was a happy camper when he found the biscuit in his bag atop the wings. The biscuit is sweet and savory all in one buttery bite. This biscuit is almost a sweet dessert after the spicy chicken.

 

A two piece lunch with a side, biscuit, and fountain drink runs about $7.50. Fish and shrimp options can be a little pricier. Family packs and lunch portions are both available. There are only a half dozen seats in the station, but this food is perfect to grab for home or work when in a hurry. With 16 beers on tap and their own growlers for sale it is easy to find a beer to accompany lunch or dinner. You will find Dayton area favorites like Warped Wing, Toxic Brew and Yellow Springs Brewery as well as Rhinegeist, Mad Tree and my personal favorite, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, on tap for a glass, sampler flight or a growler to go.

 

If you find yourself south of town at lunch or in need of a quick grab to take home to the family, keep Town and Country Shell Station in mind. Sometimes the most unlikely of spots offer exactly what you are looking for. Order an extra biscuit. You’ll thank me later.

 

Find them on Facebook or on the web for a full menu and hours.

Mobile Boutique Makes Its Debut

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Owner Jacquie and her Mobile “Bon Voyage Boutique”

Dayton Most Metro has exclusive first scoop on a new mobile boutique that is ready for business.

“Bon Voyage Boutique” will bring Dayton’s first Airstream brand mobile shopping boutique to the masses.  In recent years, mobile boutiques have become more popular.  Owner Jacquie  Powell has been obsessed with this concept for a while.  She had searched and searched for the perfect mobile unit.  Jacquie found the Airstream in August after searching all over Ohio, North Carolina, and Indiana.

Ready for business

Then the work began.  Her and her team gutted it down to the studs. While Jacquie did much of the work, she used local carpenter Ryan Spencer to transform  into a the Airstream into a shop.   Ashley Powell of Luken Interiors was in charge of design.  Finally, Brett Walker from Asher’s Car Detail, has polished the “camper.”  Jacquie told us there are many people to give credit to, that helped make her dream come true.

Bon Voyage Boutique will feature women’s fashions purchased in New York during fashion shows.  From clothing and shoes, to jewelry and accessories, the selection will be fun and fashionable.  Jacquie makes sure all the products are American made.  She chose only to carry American made because as a retailer she feels it is her responsibility to provide ethically sourced and eco friendly fashion. Eventually,  Bon Voyage Boutique would like to become a “fair trade company,” meaning their products are socially and environmentally sustainable.  Jacquie’s goal is to spread awareness about the fashion industry and the effects it has globally.

Bon Voyage is currently booking private parties, also doing rallies and festivals in the Dayton/Cincinnati area.

BOOK YOUR EVENT by calling 937-422-6284 or visit Bon Voyage Boutique on Facebook HERE.

Gather with friends at the boutique for a private, fun wine party, or boost a fundraiser.  What a great way to get “impossible to find” fashions from New York City.  Keep your eyes out for Bon Voyage Boutique, rolling to a fashion party near you !

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Trying on Fashions

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Inside the boutique, first glance

Shopping for mechandise

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Memorial Concert Tonight at Soft Rock Cafe

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Fabulous DeBonte Brothers Rock it Out

November 4, 2012 just after midnight, families worlds changed forever.  Skylar Kooken, just 16 years old, and two of her friends, Sophie and Julianna, passed away in a car accident.  Skylar’s mom, Kelli, and her family and friends have decided to take this tragedy, and make a positive influence on the community with a scholarship fund in her honor.

Tonight, Saturday April 9th, at Soft Rock Cafe at 877 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd, a benefit will be held for this fund.

The benefit will include raffle prizes, silent auction items, drink specials and more.  Food Adventures suggests ordering some of Soft Rock’s famous pizza?  The wings are good and of course the band is terrific.

Pizza at Soft Rock Cafe in Centerville

One of the features of the night is local favorite band “The Fabulous Debonte Brothers.”  They will be playing rock and 80’s tunes throughout the night.   There is a $5 cover charge that will go directly to the Skylar Kooken Memorial Fund.
The Skylar Kooken Memorial Fund is awarded to graduating seniors from Bellbrook High School.

If you are unable to make the event, but would like to donate, heres how:

Mail a check to:
Bellbrook-Sugarcreek School – c/o Kevin Liming
3757 Upper Bellbrook Rd. Bellbrook, OH 45305
Checks should be made payable to: BSEF .
Skylar Kooken Fund must be written in the memo line.
EIN: 31-1751001 (for tax purposes)

For more info please visit www.IloveUmore.com

Stay tuned to Food Adventures, for all the scoop on Miami Valley food events.  Follow Hungry Jax, The Big Ragu and Chef House on Facebook by clicking HERE.

A Dayton Woman, & Her Macarons!

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Katia, Owner of Redémarrage Patisserie

This is the story of a meticulous, local foodie, who developed an obsession with the French Macaron, and took matters into her own hands.  Her name is Katia, and she is the owner of a local baking business, called “Redémarrage Patisserie.”   She grew up in Beavercreek and being of Lebanese descent she is familiar with good food and parties.  She also loves to travel.  In other words, she is a Food Adventurer in her own right.

After visiting various pastry shops like Laduree in New York, a fascination with macarons evolved.  After trips to Paris, she found more macarons and fell deeper in love with them.

 When Katia returned to Dayton, she tried to introduce her friends to macarons, but the local options were either non-existent or not authentic.  She researched macarons, the baking, and for a couple years tweaked and narrowed down her distinct recipe.  Pretty soon, Katia had her own baking business and named it Redémarrage Patisserie.

They were at the Sweet Treats Festival and invited the Food Adventures Crew to a private tasting… and we are big fans.

Authentic French Macarons

These French Macaron cookies are like nothing we have ever tried before.  So, what goes into making these authentic treats, which are some the best macarons for miles around?

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— What is a French macaron?  It is part cookie, part cake, part pastry. These delicate, artsy morsels are hard to describe.  Authentic macarons are identified through a hallmark along the filling and cookie called “feet.”  Macarons should also have an eggshell like crunch when you bite into them.  It should lightly shatter in your mouth.  Non-crunch, means not authentic macarons.

— The recipes at Redémarrage Patisserie have to be exact.  But that is ok, because Katia admits she has a streak of OCD in her.  It is as much about chemistry as it is about baking.  Her products are gluten free and have only 5 ingredients: Egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, almond flour, and filling.

— Katia has gone to great lengths to get the humidity levels in her home baking area just right, so the environment works for making macarons.  It is all about climate control, and she has the dehumidifiers to prove it!

A Coffee Flavored Macaron

— The macarons are little pieces of delicate art.  Some have brushed artwork on the cookie cover.  All are meticulously crafted into different flavors.  They are definitely a hand held Food Adventure.  So much work goes into creating them, you almost feel guilty eating them… and then you taste them and your guilt fades away.

— Redémarrage Patisserie typically sells the macarons for $2 each.  They are perfect for weddings, wedding showers, baby showers, birthday parties, and any event you want to class up, or impress your friends and family.   Katia suggests ordering between 1 to 3 flavors, and recommends the macarons be eaten within 24 hours, so they stay true to form.

Delicious Works of Art

— The best way to place your orders is to call (937) 838-2503, you can also contact them through Facebook HERE. The Patisserie is also in discussions with various corporations about possible distribution deals.  You may see them more accessible in the future at a store near you!  The outlook is bright for this passionate, local owner!

We were lucky enough to try a sampling of the various macaron flavors and we have to share our favorites.  So without further delay, Food Adventures presents their “Must Eat” macarons from Redémarrage Patisserie.

Strawberry Macaroons

MUST EATS:

— COFFEE FLAVORED MACARON: So delicate, yet the flavor takes over in a good way.  Creamy and dreamy, this macaron is a Must Eat if there ever was one.

— VANILLA BOURBON MACARON: You can make your own Bourbon Trail without leaving Dayton.  Just place a few of these macarons on a plate, and you will hear the accolades.  Rich, and filled with full deep flavor, this one is a winner.

— STRAWBERRY MACARONS:  Wait for it.. crunch! and yep, the surprise taste of strawberry jam inside.  Light and delicious, this macaron could be a favorite of any person with taste buds.

Inside the Macaron

Food Adventures has done it again.  We have found yet another little known gem in the Gem City.  Family owned, and so well run, we expect to hear big things in the coming months about Redémarrage Patisserie.  Call them now and order these one-of-a-kind, authentic creations for yourselves.

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We are not Food Critics, we are just 3 people that love to eat !

Vanilla Bourbon

Perfect for Weddings and Showers

Katia’s excitement is infectious

My goodness !

Redémarrage Patisserie for authentic French Macarons

Vanilla Macaron

Artwork galore

Hallmarks of a macaron include the “feet”

3 Places to “Hop to” on the Adult Easter Weekend Trail

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Adrienne’s White Rabbit Lounge in Centerville

Adults need a break too.  Kids can’t have all the fun this Easter.  Today, Food Adventures suggests 3 Dayton area spots to go rabid.. errr rabbit on this weekend.  They each have something in common.  Can you guess what?

Let’s hop to it…..

 

— ADRIENNE’S WHITE RABBIT LOUNGE:  This place is sure to be a future feature on “Dive Bar Tuesday” with Brian Petro.  Have you ever been to a bar, where the whole place is .. well the bar?  This is one of those places.  It is a no-nonsense watering hole.  It is a  drinking person’s bar.  The staff is friendly and the regulars are welcoming too.  The drink prices are very cheap and some of the canned beer specials are amazing.  Adrienne’s White Rabbit is located in a shopping center at 889 S. Main Street in Centerville.  It is a perfect place for a happy hour after a long work day.  Want a MUST DRINK this Easter weekend?  This time of year, they are known for a PEEP SHOT.  Yep, your shot may have a couple of the marshmallow bunny peeps hanging on the rim of the glass.  How is that for unwinding?  We suggest you start out your Friday evening here, this weekend….

 

Hairless Hare Brewery in Vandalia has some Great Beers

— HAIRLESS HARE BREWERY:  Good beer, brewed on site, is the hallmark for this Easter weekend stop at 738 W. National Rd in Vandalia.  The MUST DRINKS here are KICK BACK KOLSCH, AMERICAN ALE, BELGIAN HARE, T-DAWG AMBER ALE and SHADY RIVER WHEAT.  Owners Matt Harris, Mike Legg and brewmaster Tony Dawes push the flavor envelope every month with new creations.  The Hairless Hare also has some MUST EATS, the PIZZA.  Homemade dough and premium toppings like salmon, are the reason these pizzas are unforgettable.

Speaking of unforgettable, do we have one for you, featuring Hairless Hare beers…. Chef House, Hungry Jax and the Big Ragu are excited for an upcoming Food Adventure dinner on April 1st at Company 7 BBQ featuring 5 food courses and 4 Hairless Hare Beers.  Did you know you get all that and tip included for $25? Tickets are pre sale only and available at this LINK.  Get your seat before they sell out !

 

— BUNNY’S HASTY TASTY PANCAKE HOUSE:  Ok, this is The Big Ragu’s entry, so humor him.  Bunny’s Hasty Tasty Pancake House at 3509 Linden Ave. is a Dayton icon.  For the last 64 years, this place has been a staple in the Miami Valley.  From the waitress BETTY who has worked there since 1974, to their comfort food, The Hasty Tasty Pancake House is one of a kind.  We suggest you hit this place Saturday morning or Saturday 9pm and get PANCAKES as the MUST EAT, to soak up the weekend alcohol from the other 2 places.  Want a different route?  Another MUST EAT deal is the Friday night all you can eat fish fry for $8.25.

 

So there you go, 3 stops on the Adult Bunny Trail, this Easter weekend.  Drink up, eat up and don’t overdo or you may oversleep through the Easter egg hunt!

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Bunnys Hasty Tasty Pancake House

All you want fish on Fridays Hasty Tasty 8.25

Pizza from Hairless Hare

Hairless Hare Beer Menu

Vandalia’s Brewery

Mike, Tony and Matt from Hairless Hare

The star of the Hasty Tasty Pancake House for 64 years

White Rabbit’s Peep Shot

Pour me a Hairless Hare Brew !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dayton’s Chef Showdown Champ Named

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There was sizzle, drizzle, sear and even a little bit of fire when nine of Dayton’s premiere Chef’s went head to head in a Chopped inspired “Chef Showdown” Saturday. With three qualifying rounds on Saturday, chefs had 20 minutes to turn a mystery basket with 4 ingredients into a winning dish at the Dayton Home and Garden Show at the Dayton Convention Center.z_20160319_078

On the Kroger stage, event emcee Jim Bucher helped introduce the mystery baskets, created by  event producer Lisa Grigsby, of Dayton Most Metro.   Basket one included  Lychee Nuts,  Chicken, canned  spinach and cranberry cinnamon goat cheese.  Chefs were able to supplement their appeizer with ingredients from the Kroger pantry.

The contest judges, brought in from Dayton Most Metro included: Kevin Rankin, Laura Rea, Duane Myers, Ann Roberts and Steve “Big Ragu” Milano

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Local culinary fans packed the room where the competition took place at 11am, 1pm and 3pm respectively, and the results are in….

ROUND 1 WRAP UP: 

Chef Candace Rinke, from Hawthorn Grill won round one with her chicken appetizer on a pita triangle.  She barely edged out 2 other delicious chicken creations.  One from Chef David Glynn, of Dayton Country Club, who incorporated numerous ingredients into a large chicken dish, and Chef Aaron Braun of Meadowlark who wowed the judges with his bacon wrapped chicken and goat cheese.

Chef Rinke’s Winning Chicken on Pita Appetizer

 

ROUND 2 WRAP UP:

Chef Mariah Gahagan, from Lily’s Bistro was victorious in round 2 with a salmon dish that flowed with a perfect melody of flavor, from edge to edge with greens and avocados.  Close behind was Chef Richard Roberts, of De’Lish Cafe, who made a salmon pita appetizer with swiss cheese, and used a blow torch for a carmelized smoky flavor.  Chef Crystal Coppock, from Wheat Penny also made it a tight race, with her salmon seared on spinach, with bamboo shoots, but as timer buzzed she realized  her Tamarind sauce (one of the required ingredients), which was absolutely killer- according to the judges, didn’t make her plates.

 

ROUND 3 WRAP UP:

Scratch Catering owner Chef Matt Hayden took the winning honors in the final round in an epic battle that included a temporary flare up of flames.  Using scallops, Matt concocted a deep fried fritter (Indian Pakora) with an amazing Indian influenced Tandoori sauce.  Following close behind was Chef LeeAnne House, from HouseMade Sauces.  LeeAnne’s appetizer was a colorful combo of sauteed greens, peppers and veggies with scallops on bruschetta.  Also keeping the contest close was Chef Nathan Vance from Salar Restaurant, who

Round 2 of the Chef Showdown: Chef Gahagan, Chef Coppock and Chef Roberts

wowed the crowd with his unshakable concentration during the hectic round.  Nathan’s creation included placing the scallops over greens, with some sauteed veggie and a delicious sauce drizzle.

 

finalSUNDAY’S CHEF SHOWDOWN FINALS:

At 1pm today at the DAYTON HOME AND GARDEN SHOW at the Convention Center, the three advancing chefs met up for a final round of competition.  This time around they had 25 minutes to turn 5 mystery ingredients into an entree.  As the clock started, it was revealed that shrimp, black beans, asparagus, canned peaches and canned tomatoes were the base for the meal.

Just a few minutes into cooking Chef Mariah’s burner malfunctioned and Chef Matt left his station to assist here, and Chef Candice reached over to pull Chef Matt’s saute pan off the fire, so his food didn’t burn.  This sense of teamwork, even in the middle of a competition, just exemplifies the character of our local culinary community.SHowdown Finalists

Judges Ann Roberts, a local foodie, Alexis Larsen of the DAI and writer for Dayton Daily News and Executive Chef Don Warfe of Christopher’s spent a good 10 minutes, tasting and deliberating and commenting on the expertise of the entrees from all the chefs.  Warfe, who spent time on tv for Gordon Ramsey’s” Kitchen Nightmares” questioned the chefs about the use of ingredients and complimented the flavors of the food.  Larsen shared she “was impressed with the ability of the trio to turn canned ingredients we often have in our pantry to fresh tasting, flavorful meals.”  Ann Roberts had the honor of announcing that the “bread salad” created by Hawthorn Grill Chef/Owner Candace Rinke won her the title of Chef Showdown Championship and $500 cash from the Dayton Home & Garden Show.

 

Judges

Chef House’s Bruschetta with Scallops

Salmon, avocado, and greens from Chef Mariah Gahagan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chef David Glynn describes his dish

Chef Candice Rinke goes over her creation

Chef Aaron Braun’s Bacon Wrapped Chicken appetizer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chef David Glynn’s Chicken app

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jim Bucher with Chef Crystal Coppock from Wheat Penny

Jim Bucher talks with Chef Richard Roberts from De’Lish about his Salmon appetizer

Chef Matt Hayden’s winning Indian Pakora appetizer with Tandoori sauce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Judging duties

Round 1: Chef Braun, Chef Glynn and Chef Rinke

Scallop from Chef Nathan Vance from Salar took it to the limit

Round 3: Chef Vance, Chef House, Chef Hayden

Chef Coppock had an excellent salmon appetizer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chef Richard Roberts made this delicious Salmon on Pita appetizer and used a blow torch

Chef House talks to the judges

Chef Gahagan talks to Jim Bucher and the crowd

Chef Aaron Braun talks about his culinary creation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greek Food Truck to Hit Dayton Streets

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“The Greek Street Food Truck” is about to explode onto the streets of the Miami Valley

Food Adventures has super secret info that we have been waiting months to release right here on Dayton Most Metro.  It concerns Dayton’s newest food truck, that will soon make a splash in the Miami Valley.

The scoop is so fresh that their website isn’t up yet, but you can find them on Facebook —>here.

THE GREEK STREET FOOD TRUCK is putting the final touches on its menu and final tweaks on operations, but looks ready to roll.

We are excited because this will be the first strictly “Greek Based truck” that we know of and brings further diversity to an already incredible selection of local food vehicles.

So whats the scoop on the new kid in town?  Who is behind the Greek Street Food Truck?

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY ON THE OWNER:

— CHEF CHRIS SPIRTOS, owner and operator of Greek Street Food Truck has an extensive cooking background.

Traditional Beef/Lamb Gyro from “Greek Street Food Truck”

— Chris went to Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Chicago to hone his craft.  The Centerville native, also  worked at L’Auberge and as a sous chef at Sung’s Korean Bistro in Cincinnati.

— Chris also studied under the Chef for Oprah Winfrey, Chef Art Smith, while living in Chicago.  He was so well thought of, that Chris was flown to Oprah’s California home to help fix a dinner she hosted for the first graduating class of her school in Africa.

— More recently, Chris has worked on the incredible food truck, Zombie Dogz

— Born into a Greek family (his grandparents were from Greece), Chris’ recipe for Baklava is his mom’s, and it is a traditional favorite.

 

What type of eats can you expect on the truck?  Food Adventures  has all the scoop right here.

 

 

Stacked Chicken on the Spindle cooker

Other GREEK STREET FOOD TRUCK info:

HERE’S THE SKINNY ON WHAT TO EXPECT:

— The meats are individually layered on a spindle and cooked.  There are no compressed or processed meats.  Just a Beef/Lamb mixture spindle, and a Chicken spindle.  Each gyro is sliced to order.

— The Greek Street Food Truck will have a core menu of:
   Gyros
   Greek Fries  or Regular Fries
   Spanakopita (a Greek spinach Pie)
   An assortment of dips, possibly including hummus
   Homemade Baklava

— The menu will feature daily, revolving specials as well

 

Now, without further delay, let’s give you our menu items from Greek Street Food Truck that are absolutely, “Must Eats”….

 

MUST EATS:

— CHICKEN GYRO, STREET STYLE: Stacked rotisserie chicken breasts slices, piled into a pita and topped with “street style toppings.”  Street style means:  tomato jam, pickled red onions, crumbled feta, fresh herbs, fries, and tzatziki sauce.  Quite honestly, one of the most flavorful and unique gyros we have had.  If you try one thing, this is item to grab.

— BEEF GYRO, TRADITIONAL STYLE:  Shaved slices of stacked lamb and beef rotisserie cooked meat.  This is a throwback to the gyros of the old country with “traditional toppings.”  Traditional toppings are: tomato, tzatziki sauce, onions, smoked paprika and french fries.  This gyro is authentic.  It is like a steak sandwich, no processed meat here.  Damn good food on the “go.”

 

Owner Chris Spirtos of “Greek Street Food Truck”

We are excited for the first Greek themed entry into Dayton’s food truck scene.  The Food Adventure crew of The Big Ragu, Chef House, and Hungry Jax, wish Chris good luck with his “Big Fat Greek Food Truck.”   We think Greek Street will be a huge hit… here’s to you .. OPA !

 

Below are more practically edible photos of the luscious food at Greek Street Food Truck.

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The “Street Style Chicken Gyro”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Chicken Gyro Street Style is a MUST EAT !

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Greek Street

Coming to your city

Spanakopita – homemade

Greek Shrimp

Beef and Lamb meat, stacked and cooking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Traditional or Street Gyro? you cant go wrong

Greek Street Food Truck side view

The pickled onions on street gyro are amazing

Handful of Greek Street Food !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Joke! Apr 1st Food Adventure With Hairless Hare Beer & Company 7 BBQ

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BBQ paired with Hairless Hare Beer

It is going to be a “Hoppy April Fools Day” on April 1st in Dayton.  That is because the Food Adventures Crew is showcasing a dinner teaming up two North Dayton favorites.  Company 7 BBQ will partner with Hairless Hare Brewery for a 5 course, one-night-only dinner!  Hairless Hare is busy brewing four beers to be paired with the five course.

The best thing about this dinner may be the price.  Tickets are pre-pay only and are $25, which includes the tip!

***TICKETS MAY ONLY BE BOUGHT ONLINE THROUGH THIS LINK—> click HERE 

GREAT LOCAL BBQ:

Company 7 BBQ, in Englewood is known for 7 great, homemade BBQ sauces, and tremendous, slow cooked BBQ meats.   Company 7 has been featured  on national TV with a spot on the Travel Channel’s show “Food Paradise.”  Now it is time for an epic Food Adventure like no other.  The owners are a dad, son and a son-in-law, all of whom are firefighters.  They learned the BBQ craft through slow cooking methods and the fruits of their knowledge are your treat.

 

GREAT LOCAL BEER:

Hairless Hare Brewery, in Vandalia since 2013, is known for pushing the envelope of taste and ingenuity.  Their variety of beers is unmatched.  They experiment with different styles and flavors, and inventiveness is one of their trademarks.    So is quality and consistency.  Food Adventures met with owners Matt Harris and Mike Legg and, their beer pairings will go perfectly with the great BBQ.

Now, lets recap what you need to know about this one-night-only, one-of-a-kind feast for all you local foodies…

April Fools day will bring some BBQ and BEER together… no joke !

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

Smoked Wings are course #2

WHAT: “HOPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY” DINNER at COMPANY 7 BBQ, FEATURING HAIRLESS HARE BREWERY

WHAT ELSE: 5 COURSE DINNER, MATCHED WITH 4 BEERS 

WHERE:  COMPANY 7 BBQ, 1001 S. Main St., Engelwood, Ohio (St. Rt. 48)

WHEN: FRIDAY NIGHT, APRIL 1st, 2016 at 7:00pm

COST: $25 per person, this includes gratuity.  WHAT A DEAL !  Here is the event on Facebook if you want to join, but remember …

**TICKETS MAY ONLY BE PURCHASED ONLINE BY CLICKING —>HERE

 

COMPANY 7 BBQ MENU:

COURSE 1 : HOMEMADE GUMBO

COURSE 2: SMOKED WINGS

COURSE 3: PULLED PORK SLIDERS with COLE SLAW

COURSE 4: BEEF BRISKET WITH BBQ BAKED BEANS

COURSE 5: HOMEMADE PEANUT BUTTER PIE

 

HAIRLESS HARE BEER PAIRING:

COURSE 1: TPA DOUBLE IPA

COURSE 2: “RYE THE HELL KNOT” PALE ALE – Aromas of bread and mild spice, with a smooth hoppy finish

Brewmaster Tony from Hairless Hare has our beer needs taken care of !

COURSE 3: CAERBANNOG ENGLISH BROWN ALE – Inspired by the rabbit and holy hand grenade from the movie “Monty Python’s Holy Grail”

COURSE 4: COLD WAR RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT

 

There is one more thing…. THE AFTER PARTY moves to the bar!!!  And we negotiated a “hoppy hour…”

COMPANY 7 has 25 beers on tap and EACH BEER WILL BE ON SPECIAL for only $4 a PINT !

The AFTER PARTY is a cash bar, and the owners of both Company 7 and Hairless Hare will be mingling and answering any BBQ or beer questions you may have!

Get your tickets because the private party room has limited seating!  This promises to be the best April Fools event in Dayton !

Please “like” Food Adventures on Facebook by clicking here, so you don’t miss any of Dayton’s foodie scoop.

Check out our photos below from multiple visits to both Company 7 and Hairless Hare….

6 sauces.. the 7th sauce is a super secret hot sauce you have to specially ask for

Pork Sliders, BBQ Baked Beans, Texas Toast

Mike , Tony and Matt from Hairless Hare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Promo 2

Hungry Jax and Company 7 Owner and firefighter Patrick Murty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vandalias Finest

Beer sprouted bunny ears I thnk

Smoked Wings – ohh pass the sauces

Behold the super secret hot bbq sauce

Wheat beer from the Hare …

Ragu and Jax with 2 of the Company 7 owners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the Hairless Hare bar

Mike and Matt

Hairless Hare – many styles

Ragu was here

Tony’s a creative brewer


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Tailgate Buffet” at Vinny’s for Last U.D. Home Game

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Sat. Mar 5th, Doors Open 4:30pm on Dryden Rd

Hey basketball fans.. Vinny’s Bar and Grill on Dryden Rd is offering up their “World Famous Indoor Tailgate Buffet” this Saturday evening from 5:30pm -7:30pm!   All you want local sausages, broasted wings and so much more…

As always, Vinny’s is the place to pre-party, before University of Dayton Flyer Men’s Basketball games.

The Food Adventures Crew will be on hand for what they call an annual “Munch Madness” Food Adventure event.  Also on hand will be Rick from “Ricks Tropical Delight” cooking up  Burgers and Sausages on the Big Green Egg Ceramic Grill.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY ON SATURDAY’S EVENT:

WHAT: “MUNCH MADNESS INDOOR TAILGATE BUFFET PARTY”

WHERE: VINNY’S BAR AND GRILL on 2205 Dryden Rd, in Moraine

WHEN: SATURDAY, MARCH 5th:   Doors open 4:30pm – Buffet begins 5:30pm

WHY: UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON FLYERS LAST HOME BASKETBALL GAME OF THE SEASON – Pre-party

PRICE: $12 per person for the Indoor Tailgate Buffet – or you can order off the menu a la carte

BUFFET MENU INCLUDES:

Locally made Hot and Mild Polish Sausages, and Bratwursts

— BROASTED CHICKEN WINGS: Trays of wings with sides of bbq, mild and hot sauces

—  HOT & MILD POLISH SAUSAGES: Locally made and grilled on the Big Egg Grill

— BRATWURST: Local ones, grilled on the Big Green Egg Ceramic grill by Rick

— HOMEMADE ROAST BEEF:  Vinny’s secret recipe

— SIDES: (probably Green Beans)

— SALAD:  with various homemade dressings

— SOUP – the homemade soup of the day is always a slam dunk

Don’t want the buffet?  No problem, Vinny’s has a full menu and will be featuring 1/2 pound and 1/4 pound Angus Burgers, grilled on the Big Green Egg.   Rick will also be grilling up Chicken Breasts

All You Want Broasted Wings, 3 Different Sauces

Join us for some great sports grub – Saturday Night’s alright for biting !

Vinny Nyhan and his staff will be fixing some delicious food, do your part and come out !

If you have tickets to the game, this is the place to pre-party.  If you don’t have tickets, feel free to pre-party, then stay and drink some brews while watching U.D. end the regular season with a win.  GO FLYERS !

Win every day by following Food Adventures with Chef House, The Big Ragu and Hungry Jax on Facebok, by clicking here.  Enjoy our weekly articles featuring Dayton’s best food scoop, right here on Dayton Most Metro!

 

The Event

2205 Dryden Rd, Moraine, OH 45439

Vinny – the Big Guy

Food Adventures Crew

Drinks and more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rick for Ricks Tropical Delights on the Ceramic Grill

Broasted Wings

Broasting Machine

Steaming Sausages

Homemade Soup

Inside Big Green Egg

Vinny and his Parents

Vinny and Rick

Great food

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Out Front

IndoorTailgate Buffet

Chicken wings and more

Big Green Egg – Ceramic Grill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make dinner in 180 seconds? Rapid Fired Does!

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Traditonal! An old classic, the Pepperoni Pan Pizza

We’ve all lived this scenario in one form or another: You’re hungry. Your kids are hungry. Your spouse is hungry. You look in your pantry and you’re dreading making dinner and how long it’ll take to cook something that everyone will actually agree on.   People in your house are getting hungry, and angry … Yes, “Hanger” is setting in.  Things are about to get ugly…  (learn how to win a FREE PIZZA below).

 

Have no fear! Rapid Fire Pizza is here! Finally a place where you can get a personal sized pizzas made your way, fast and fresh and affordable! It’s no secret that our crew of Hungry Jax, The Big Ragu and Chef House love pizza and Rapid Fired not only puts out a great product, but every time you go it’s a new Food Adventure created by YOU!

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— Rapid Fire Pizza is the newest endeavor by a collaboration of restaurant entrepreneurs! This foodie dream team consists of Ray Wiley (Co-Founder of Hot Head Burritos) as well as Kelly Gray, Matt Curtis, Tim Tefs, Peter Wiley, and Jim Savakinas all of whom have years of experience in developing local franchises in the Dayton area. This newest pizza endeavor was inspired by the growing popularity of “quick-serve” restaurants that allow for the consumer to have the options of choosing fresh ingredients, fast service and at the right price!

The Sky is The Limit with Toppings

—Rapid Fired Pizza starts you out with choosing your crust (“thin”, “pan” or even gluten free), and all dough is made fresh and in house. Next you have multiple options of toppings including 8 different sauces, 7 varieties of cheese, 9 kinds of meat, and 17 different veggies!  Oh! And Tofu too! They then send it through the rapid oven and BAM! 180 seconds later you have dinner!

— But that’s not all! You can also finish off your pizza with one of 8 different spices and indulge in 14 different dipping sauces!

— Overwhelmed by the options? Don’t worry, the pizza gurus at Rapid Fired have also created 10 different “Craft Pizzas”  and take the stress of the decision making.  There truly is something for everyone!

 

Wait, there’s still more! Let’s just start drooling over our “Must Eats”, shall we?  Drum roll please …..

 

MUST EATS: 

— CREATE-YOUR-OWN PIZZA: Obviously the biggest bonus of indulging in Rapid Fire Pizza is the option to create your own pizza. And at $7.25 each, you can feed your family a dinner that pleases everyone while still keeping it fresh and budget friendly.  They will even split pizzas for you, so you can try one half one way, and the other half another!  Chef House loves loading up with the fresh veggies and hot sauces, Big Ragu is obsessed with putting ricotta cheese on his pizzas, and Hungry Jax has been experimenting with sauces and has become a “regular.”

 

— CRAFT SALADS: Oh yes, you read that right, there’s a salad option too… And they are HUGE! Not only do these guys know how to make a good pizza, they’ve also created 4 different Craft Salads, all under 400 calories. Wanna create your own? You can do that too! For $7.25 you can get a salad big enough to share or fulfill a healthy appetite. Hungry Jax has really been hooked on these,recently.

 

Craft Salads are chopped to make it easier to eat!

Craft Salads are chopped to make them easier to eat!

— WHITE OUT PIZZA: There are 10 “suggested craft pizza recipes” to choose from, but we gotta say that The White Out is a favorite. Topped with their white sauce, mozzarella, feta, grilled chicken, garlic, the White Out is then loaded with fresh arugula after it comes out from the oven!

 

— TACO PIZZA: Want something with more kick? Then the Taco Pizza is clearly a winner for you! This pizza is layered with the taco sauce, Monetary Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, ground beef and then topped with fresh tomatoes and lettuce after it’s done baking

 

— GARLIC BUTTER DIPPING SAUCE:  A creamy, garlicky dip that will embrace just about any combination on their menu!  You have 14 dipping sauces to choose from, and our favorite is the Garlic Butter, but the key is to experiment yourself.  Not sure what sauce to try? Well for one thing, there is no limit, so try them all! But to further assist you on this Food Adventure, they even have a sign identifying pizza and sauce parings that the creates have personally taste tested and approved for your culinary pleasure!

 

The one and ony: BlueBerry Delight Dessert Pie

— BLUEBERRY DELIGHT DESSERT PIZZA: Yup. It’s true, there’s even a dessert pizza! It is a warm, sweet and delicious way to finish off your dinner.  We like to get it to go and let the indulging continue at home. Glasses of Milk welcomed on this one.

 

— GOLDEN MONKEY BEER:  Beer and pizza are a match made in Heaven.  Chef House is a fan of the 24 bottled craft beer selection at Rapid Fired, and she says the best one is the Golden Monkey.  This beer is made in Pennsylvania by Victory Brewing Company, and is a Belgium Tripel.  It has a nice, deep flavor with subtle spices added.

 

— DIGITAL PEPSI SPIRE MACHINE: Not a beer drinker? Don’t worry, they have a state of the art Pepsi Spire (digital fountain machine) allowing you to choose from 120 different beverage combinations.

 

All in all, the folks at Rapid Fired Pizza want to give you a dining experience that can be new and different each time you go there.  They are also rapidly expanding their franchise.  Look for locations popping up in Fairborn, Sugarcreek, Huber Heights and Troy.

 

*** BIG NEWS ***  BEAVERCREEK LOCATION OPENS MONDAY, FEB 29th
2800 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn, OH – right across from Wright State University and in front of the Holiday Inn

TO CELEBRATE, Food Adventures and MOSTMETRO.Com  are GIVING AWAY 4 FREE PIZZA’s for either location.

TO ENTER, JUST COMMENT ON THE STORY BELOW, ON WHY YOU WANT A PIZZA.. A random winner will be chosen at the beginning of next week by random.

The original Rapid Fired Pizza is located at 1008 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, in Washington Township and  coming soon to Sugarcreek Township, Troy and Huber Heights.

So next time you’re out and hunger creeps up on you, just remember, 180 seconds is all that stands between you and dinner!

Please browse the photos below from our various trips to Rapid Fired Pizza.  Are you a Foodie?  Then join the thousands following Food Adventures on Facebook by clicking HERE.

 

Created our own with Pepperoni, Onion, Ricotta, Green Pepper, Mushroom, Tomatoes and Banana Peppers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kids Love Rapid Fired, because they can make the pizza their way, and it is fun !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outside the Centerville Store

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chef House loaded up on Veggies for the “Create your Own” option

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The "White Out"

The “White Out”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Big Ragu always goes Sauce Crazy

Artichokes, Chicken, Peppers and more for Hungry Jax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create your own salads! Hungry Jax with another nice creation.

Signage – custom and clean

Sauces / and pairings

Sauce Zone !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rapid Fired Pizza= Happy kids

Lots of options and hot sauce drizzle

now entering the SAUCE ZONE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So many good sauces…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mozzarella and Ricotta? HELL YEAH

Careful, some have a kick to them

Decorating it …. our waaaaaaaaaay

Ragu’s Pizza this week….

The Magic Mushroom Pizza

Taco Pizza

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29 Spots Serving Up Pancakes For Feb 28th “Day of Caring”

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This Sunday, Feb 28th is a fundraiser for the homeless and hungry

Shelter and food…. we all need it.   We all deserve a warm meal, and a warm, dry place to live, protected from of the elements.
Daytonians who are the most at risk, lack these very basics needs of life.  It is easy to take such things for granted as we go about our business during everyday life.  But this weekend, local volunteers are putting the poor as first priority.  The Annual “A Day of Caring” event  is being held at various Miami Valley religious centers and event spaces.   It will benefit hungry and homeless from local neighborhoods.  Join The Food Adventures Crew Sunday, and support this cause any way you can.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:
— WHEN: Sunday, February 28th, most breakfast events are starting between 8am-10am, but check the list below

— WHAT: “A Day of Caring,” where over one thousand volunteers from various churches and charities are hosting dozens of Pancake Breakfasts.  One hundred percent of ticket sales go right back to local organizations like Dayton area food banks and Montgomery County housing charities.

 

— WHERE:  CLICK HERE for a list of over 30 sites serving the pancake breakfasts for charity

 

Since 1991 the “Day of Caring” events have raised over $500,000 for local charities.  This year seeks to add another $45,000 to the total.

Please support the “Day of Caring,” with a delicious breakfast

Chef House, Hungry Jax, and the Big Ragu, challenge our fellow Daytonians to get involved with a “Day of Caring” this Sunday, by attending a breakfast, volunteering your time or making a donation directly at this link HERE.

The effect of donations to these local food pantries and housing areas on the community is tremendous.  Help a hungry and homeless neighbor.  Visit one of the participating locations for the “Day of Caring.”

Want to volunteer?  For more information on how you can get involved, go to the Day of Caring Website at http://dayofcaring.us/

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