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Dayton Pizza Factory To Compete in ORA Fundraiser

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The Ohio Restaurant Association Education Foundation announces the launching of statewide fundraising campaign to benefit Ohio Restaurant Employee Relief Fund

From Monday, January 25 to Sunday, January 31, the Ohio Restaurant Association Education Foundation (ORAEF) is collaborating with pizza operators and restauranteurs with generous hearts on a statewide fundraiser, called Pizza with a Purpose, to benefit the Ohio Restaurant Employee Relief Fund.

Participating pizza operators across the Buckeye state will donate $1.00 per pepperoni pizza sold to the Fund, which provides grants to restaurant, foodservice and hospitality employees financially impacted by the pandemic.

The number of pizzas sold will be tracked, the individual location that sells the most pizzas will be recognized as “Best Pepperoni Pizza” in Ohio and awarded the coveted “Golden Pizza” slice trophy.

Currently, more than 250 operators and restauranteurs with over 100 locations total have signed up to participate, including the following:

Dayton’s Original Pizza Factory

Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern 

Wheat Penny Oven & Bar

Click here to view all participants.

“We’re incredibly honored and excited to be a part of this effort to raise awareness and funds for restaurant employees that are hurting during this difficult time. Getting pizza operators across the state to come together for a great cause is something that is the heart of every business owner that cares about their community and its people,” said Ryan Rose, president & CEO of Romeo’s Pizza Franchise, one of many participating operators. Rose is a member of the ORA & Education Foundation board of directors.

“We are so thankful for all of the pizza operators participating to help raise funds for those in need,” said John Barker, ORA president & CEO. “The need is severe. During the pandemic, we’ve conducted polls about the health of restaurants across the state to assess the devastating impacts of COVID-19 on the industry. Recent poll numbers reveal that at current capacity, 74% of Ohio restaurant operators believe they will be forced to close within one year and 82% of respondents did not break even in 2020. Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics just released numbers that the restaurant industry lost 372,000 jobs nationwide in the month of December alone and is down 2.4 million jobs since March 2020.”

Even with the vaccine distribution in the early stages, Ohio’s 585,000 restaurant and foodservice employees are still struggling to find work due to many furloughs and are in financial distress.

“Since its launch in April 2020, the Relief Fund has awarded more than 1,300 grants to use for housing, living and medical expenses, and fundraised over $400,000 for employees in need,” said Patty Halper, Executive Director of the ORA Education Foundation. “Pizza with a Purpose is one of the many ways the ORAEF and generous operators are supporting them and we look forward to the promotion later this month.”

Pizza enthusiasts can learn more here and contribute to the cause through participating in Pizza with a Purpose or by donating directly to the fund at OhioRestaurantsRelief.org.

RALLY ‘ROUND YOUR BUCKET AND WIN DINNER FOR A YEAR

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1453543_614653405237329_356405818_nAs Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern’s roll out a new website, they are also picking one grand prize winner to receive Bucket dinner for a year (twelve $100 gift cards valid for food only) and a Bucket Fastpass, which guarantees seating at the next available table upon arrival at the winner’s selected Rusty Bucket location.  To register, guests are asked to join the Rusty Bucket e-mail list now through March 16th. Additionally, Rusty Bucket will select one winner from each of the 15 locations to receive a Bucket Fastpass.

 

Rusty Bucket guests previously had interacted with each other through social media, sharing their photos and experiences and even developing widely used hashtags. Rusty Bucket will utilize their new website to engage directly with their associates and guests. “Each Rusty Bucket restaurant is incredibly community oriented, and many of our guests are very loyal to a specific location. We wanted to create that same sense of localization and community online as we do in the restaurants,” said Rusty Bucket founder and president Gary Callicoat.

 

To accomplish, this Rusty Bucket encourages guests to “compete for their local Bucket” and upload their Bucket experience photos through social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and hashtag their local Bucket (#rustybucketdayton), which then live streams the Instagram photos to each location’s website. Official Rusty Bucket hashtags were created for each location so guests and associates can directly interact with each other and the brand. As guests join social media channels, Buckets will compete for the most fans.  A weekly tally graph of the Buckets will be displayed on the “fresh, new and Rusty all over” website.

 

Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern, which operates 15 neighborhood eateries in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana,  can be found on Facebook.com/Rusty-Bucket-Restaurant-Tavern, @MyRustyBucket on Twitter and Instagram and LinkedIn.com/company/rusty-bucket-restaurant-and-tavern.

 

Remodeled Rusty Bucket Now Open **Gift Certificate Giveaway**

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Rusty-Bucket3Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern by the Dayton Mall is celebrating its new design enhancements and an updated menu.   The neighborhood gathering place now features an updated three-sided bar, and all-season patio space including heaters and a fireplace. The remodel also incorporates new wood tables and chairs in the dining room along with black leather booths and upgraded lighting.  Additional design enhancements include a “video wall” big-screen projection television, which can be used as one large screen or individual screens and a new private dining room that will seat up to eight guests.

Guests visiting Rusty Bucket for the Grand Re-Opening will also be introduced to an updated menu, fresh cocktails and 12 additional draft handles. Some of the new menu items include an appetizer featuring fresh Mussels sautéed in white wine, an Asian inspired Thai Steak Salad, an exceptional burger for bacon lovers – the Double Bacon Cheddar and the highly popular Saturday Blue Plate Special Backyard BBQ Ribs have made their way to the menu every day. In addition, the Rusty Bucket’s Daily Drink Specials have been updated to include popular drinks such as a Mule cocktail on Mondays or Throwback Thursdays that feature three classics – Luxardo Old Fashioned, Pink Gin Fizz and Pecan Manhattan. The additional draft handles will give guests 24 draft beers to choose from including Dogfish Head 60 minute IPA, Fathead IPA, Great Lakes Seasonal and Sam Adams Seasonal.

Rusty Bucket is located at 2812 Miamisburg Centerville Rd just outside the Dayton Mall. Rusty Bucket offers a kid’s menu, a gluten-free friendly menu, as well as Blue Plate Specials available all day, a weekday happy hour and daily drink specials featuring house made cocktails. Call-ahead seating is available by calling 937-436-2426.

DMM wants to send some of our readers to enjoy the new Rusty Bucket, so we’ere giving away two $25 gift cards.  To enter to win, like this post, share it on facebook and fill in the form below.  We’ll announce our winners Tuesday night.

Congratulations to contest winners: Nathan Driver of Miamisburg and Ashley King of Franklin!

Rusty Bucket Prepares For Remodel

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rustybucket Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern at the Dayton Mall  will begin a remodel to incorporate new design enhancements and an updated dining room. Rusty Bucket will be closed for business starting Monday, August 19 and will reopen on Saturday, September 7, beginning with lunch service.  A Grand Opening event will be held that day with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Crayons to Classrooms, an organization that provides school supplies at no cost to teachers of students in need.

 

The neighborhood gathering place will feature new wood tables and chairs in the dining room along with black leather booths and upgraded lighting. Additional design enhancements include, a “video wall” big-screen projection television, which can be used as one large screen or individual screens. At the bar, 12 additional draft handles will be added offering guests 24 draft beers to choose from. There will also be a new private dining room that will seat up to eight guests. Additionally, the patio will receive a makeover and will become an all-season space including heaters and a fireplace.

 

Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern is located at 2812 Miamisburg Centerville Rd just outside the Dayton Mall and is open for lunch and dinner daily.  Rusty Bucket offers a kid’s menu, a gluten-free friendly menu, as well as Blue Plate Specials available all day, a weekday happy hour and daily drink specials featuring house made cocktails. Call-ahead seating is available by calling 937-436-2426.

 

 

Tis The Season To Dine with Santa

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If your children cannot stop talking about Santa Claus, you are not alone.  That’s why restaurants all over town have put together some special opportunities  to allow your kids to meet one of Santa’s helpers.

But here’s a tip for you.  Don’t spring Santa on them. Let your child know they are going to meet a very special visitor. Ask them what they think Santa will wear and talk about how he has a big beard.  Sometimes children will feel more secure of they have siblings or friends accompanying them, however you are the best gauge of your child’s needs.  And be sure and have fresh batteries in the camera!

Here’s a round up of events:

Sat, Dec 4 & 11, 9am
Rusty Bucket
Includes breakfast, special holiday gits, and the opportunity to meet Santa and his holiday friends.  $5 each, advance tickets required- seating will sell out..  


Sat, Dec 4, 9am
Pollen Farms

Santa will join us for this special breakfast at Polen Farm. After eating you’ll have some individual one-on-one time with Santa. Seating is very limited so register early. Everyone must register including parents.  $6 for Kettering residents, $10 for all else.

Sat’s in Dec 4, 11 & 18, 11am
Have a special lunch with Santa and then visit the Tike’s Shop at the Schuster Center. Reservations required. Call for cost and reservations. 910-8000.
Every year for the past 30 years L’Auberge has been proud to present our traditional pre-Christmas brunch for the whole family. There will be one seating at 12:00 – 12:30 pm starting with Santa Claus and gifts for the kids and adults followed by our carol singers.  $39.50 per person
Sat, Dec 19th 8am
anta Claus will be here December 18 at 8:00 a.m.  He will be checking everyone’s list.  Be sure to mark your calendar and reserve your spot for breakfast with Santa Claus.  Space is limited!  Activites for the morning include breakfast, crafts, a special story and time to share that important wish list with Santa.  Photo opportunity available, please bring your camera.

The menu includes:  Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast breads, cereal, fruit, juices, milk, and coffee. Children 2-12 years $7, all others $10


Mon, Dec 20th 5-8pm
Dinner with Santa on Monday, December 20th (that was the only date he was available)
Pictures, candy canes and one of Santa’s elves will be here to help!
Kids Menu for the evening:
**Pasta with Red or White Sauce
**Cheese Pizza
**Grilled Cheese Sandwich with fries
**Mini Burger with fries
**Chicken Fingers with fries
If I’ve missed any, please feel free to add them in the comments below!