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Jollity Debuts Winter Menu

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Founded in 2016 Jollity was conceptualized by 3 cheffs and friends, Zach Weiner, Brendon Miller and Nathan Heil, who met while attending Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC). Jollity opened its doors with 60 seats in 2021 in Dayton’s Fire Blocks District.

Brendon Miller (left) and Zackary Weiner.

As they do each season, yesterday they dropped a new winter menu.  Check it out below:

Winter 2025 Menu

Veg

Meat

Seafood

Sweets & Finales

Jollity
127 E. 3rd St.
Dayton, OH 45420

Tues- Sat 5 -10pm

Jollity’s Fall Menu is Out

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*V/VG/GF indicates item is vegetarian/vegan/gluten free

Jollity
127 E. 3rd street
Dayton, OH, 45402
937-938-9089
reservations suggested
Tues- Thurs 5-9pm
Fri & Sat 5-10pm

Koji Burger Pop Up

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While Jollity is taking a little fall break this week, they are hosting a special pop up Koji Burger event tonight, Thurs, Sept 7th and Fri, Sept 8th starting at 4pm both nights. Here’s the menu:

Jollity continues to tease they will be opening a brick and mortar spot featuring their Koji burgers. Stay tuned for more info.

Jollity

127 E. 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45402

937-938-9089

The Return of the Koji Burger

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Jollity has declared July 25 – 29 Koji Burger week at this Fire Blocks District eatery.

Created by Jollity Co- Owner Chef Brendon Miller to run during Restaurant Week last year.  It was such a hit , peole kept asking for it throughout the year so they are bringing it back for summer restaurant week.

You’ll get a Petite Caesar + Classic Koji Burger
& French Fries with French Aioli $25

According to Miller’ partner Chef  Zackary Weiner, “we never wanted to put a burger on our dinner menu because we didn’t want to take away from things we focus so intently on every single day,”

To make a Koji Burger, Weiner explained that it takes the same amount of work and craftmanship as it does to make a dish on Jollity’s dinner menu. He said the meat must age for three days before it can be cleaned and air dried for an additional day, prior to grinding it.

Earlier this year they shared plans to open a second eatery that features this cheeseburger and they’ve teased on their Facebook page, “Bigger announcement in the coming weeks.”

Jollity

127 E. 3rd street,
Dayton, OH 45402
 937-938-9089
Restaurant Week Hours
July 25-29
5-9 PM
online reservations

Jollity Still Winning After 1 Year

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Opening a restaurant post pandemic may have seemed ridiculous to some, but after one year they are still going strong! Situated in the Fire Blocks district is this big city shotgun style restaurant with a small bar in front, seating at the platform kitchen and tables along one wall.

The three owners (2 chefs and 1 front of house manager) are present and involved. The menu changes regularly so you need to visit regularly!

We stopped in tonight after a reception downtown. We shared a couple appetizers to start. Curry cream corn (a vegetarian option) served warm with tarragon pickled tomatoes, Thai basil oil and rice cracklings. Smooth flavor with a hint of curry at first taste and a little kick at the end. Fried brussel sprouts (a gluten free option) served with fermented barbecue sauce, mustard aioli and Koji salt.

For dinner we chose Chicken Fried Duck and Swordfish. The Chicken Fried Duck fall off the bone served with Izakaya Japanese potato salad – DELICIOUS – bacon pickled mustard seed and house hot sauce. The swordfish(another gluten free option) is served seed crusted with edamame purée, roasted radish, eggplant, asparagus and chili crunch. The entrees seemed to disappear from our plates.

In spite of being fully satisfied – we still needed to consider desserts. We chose a perfectly sized Pineapple Upside Down Pot De Creme (yet another gluten free option). This taste sensation served in layers starts with pineapple jam, cherry cake crumble and whipped topping. In true pot de crème style you must take the spoon all the way to the bottom to experience all of the layers of this perfectly flavored (not too sweet) dessert.

If you’ve not been to Jollity, you need to visit…and go back often. The menu changes often and I know I cannot wait to experience more. I love all of the options we have in downtown Dayton and this is certainly one of the best!

Jollity

127 E. 3rd Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402

937-938-9089

Tues-Thurs 5:00-9:00 PM
Fri-Sat 5:00-10:00 PM

Brunch Coming to Jollity this September

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Jollity, downtown’s new eatery, located on Third Street in  the Fire Blocks District has just announced they will be adding Saturday brunch hours starting in September.  Walk-ins will be welcomed from 10am – 1:45pm and reservations will be accepted from 10:30am- 1:3pm.

According to Chef/Owner Zackary Weiner, “The menu will stay static for 45-60 days at a time with the exception of the daily pastry which will change weekly. Quantities of this pastry will be limited and are first come first serve.  We will have a limited special brunch cocktail menu but our full wine, beer, and sake menu will be available.”

The both bars will be reserved for walk-ins only, but tables are available for reservation online.

Here’s a sample of the brunch menu:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jollity

127 E. 3rd Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402

937-938-9089

Hours:
Tues-Thurs 5-9pm
Fri-Sat 5-10pm

Brunch Sat 10-am 1:45pm starting Sept 4th

 

Jollity X District Provisions

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Join us for a dinner of laughter, wine, food, and friendship. Doors Open at 4:45, the first course will be served at 5:30 PM!

Hosted inside District Provisions the nights offering will include:

Baked (sweet) Potato

Ember Cooked Sweet Potato/Ginger Creme Fraiche/ Sesame Seed Cluster/ Cranberry/ Nasturtium

Wasabi Peas…And Stuff

Wasabi English Peas Pods/ Charred Brussels/ Lemon/ Fish Sauce Vinaigrette (vegetarian preperation available)

Pork Bowl

Braised Pork Shoulder/ Rice Grits/ Potato Leaves/ Mentsuyu/ Pickled Summer Vegetable

OR

Earth Bowl

Soy Braised Mushroom and Charred EggPlant/ Rice Grits/ Potato Leaves/ Mentsuyu/ Pickled Summer Vegetable

Banana Pudding

Smoked Banana /White Miso Pudding/ Peanut Sable Cookie / Whip

$45

Dinner + a bottle of wine is avaliable for $65

*Those who purchase wine will be contacted directly by Nathan Heil to reserve their prefered bottle from the wine list 2 weeks before the event.*

*Ticket price does not include gratuity, please tip your service staff*