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Ohio Valley Associated Builders and Contractors Canstruction Now On Display

October 17, 2024 By Dayton937

Canstruction is a unique blend of philanthropy, teambuilding, and a challenge of your team’s creativity and ingenuity. Teams design and build a CanSculpture using only canned goods, competing for awards in categories like “Best Use of Labels” and “Structural Ingenuity.” Following the competition, 100% of the canned goods used are donated to The Foodbank of Greater Dayton. Put on by the Ohio Valley Associated Builders and Contractors each year, you can view the designs currently on display at the Dayton Mall.

Voting for the People’s Choice Award is OPEN! To vote, go to Facebook and LIKE the picture of your favorite sculpture. Final votes will be tallied at EOD on Wednesday, October 23.

The Elephant in the Room
2,500 cans
Complete Mechanical Services

I-75 Construction
2,821 cans
MT Studio

Food on Ice
3,178 cans
Miller Valentine Construction

Timeout for Hunger
5,236 cans
JPA Architecture

The Stoplight to Stop All Hunger
2,000 cans
Messer Construction Co.

Wright Brothers Airplane
2,275 cans
Garber Electrical Contractors, Inc

The CANjuring
3,745 cans
Henny Penny

Stacking the Deck Against Hunger
2,272 cans
Danis

Hammering Away Hunger
6,396 cans
Ferguson Construction

We the People
1,600 cans
Wilcon

Roadtrip: Jack O’ Lantern Glow at The Cincinnati Zoo

October 16, 2024 By Lisa Grigsby

Jack O’ Lantern Glow is an immersive walkthrough experience with more than 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins and fall displays along a half-mile trail in the Zoo, making it the largest of its kind in the Tri-state area! Experience the grandeur of fall at the Cincinnati Zoo, as it transforms into a mesmerizing wonderland of illuminated jack o’lanterns, breathtaking displays, and special effects that elevate your autumn nights to extraordinary heights. The family-friendly event is great for all ages.

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

3400 Vine St.,,Cincinnati, OH 45220

(513) 281-4700

Admission:
$25 adult admission- includes parking
$20 children 3-12, 3 and under free

All visitors, including members, must secure a date and time-specific ticket in advance.

Starting at 6:30pm on 10/18/2024, 10/19/2024, 10/20/2024, 10/21/2024, 10/22/2024, 10/23/2024, 10/24/2024, 10/25/2024, 10/26/2024, 10/27/2024, 10/28/2024, 10/29/2024, 10/30/2024, 10/31/2024

Red Bird Pizza Soft Opening

October 15, 2024 By Lisa Grigsby

Red Bird Pizza Announces their soft opening on Tues, Oct 22nd at 4:30p and stay open until 8:30p (or til the dough runs out).

According to their Facebook post they “will have a 2 pie per order limit as we are only selling a limited number of pizzas for now.

We are still a very small team (night 1 will be a team of three). So we are starting off with a limited menu and shortened hours to allow us to focus on quality and training our team. We will expand the menu and hours as soon as we are able to do so without sacrificing quality.”

Miamisburg resident Christian Clothier grew up in New Jersey and has memories of enjoying pizza outings as a kid with his Grandmother. Fast forward through a career as a professional photographer, and his love of pizza, meeting of his neighbor Ife Olaore, who also shared that love and together the men are launching Red Bird Pizza.

I had a chance to meet up with Christian this past weekend and got the tour of the new place. Formerly a print shop, the newly remodeled restaurant has a small kitchen, a dough room equipped with equipment to purify the water they use for the dough, and a large walk in refrigerator where they will “age” the dough and keep their fresh ingredients.

Watching Christian make a pizza, stretching and tossing the dough, his joy of sharing this creative process just shined through as he described their process of locating the top quality ingredients and partnering with local farms to source produce.

Clothier describes their pies as “elevated NY style pizza with fresh ingredients.” The menu will include pizza, salads, meatballs, calzones, killer chocolate cookies, banana muffins and bread pudding made with Bear Creek Donuts to start. You’ll be able to order by the slice or by the 16″ pie.

If you’re wondering, the name Red Bird Pizza is in honor of Christian’s late grandmother Betty, who’s always dreamed of opening a bed and breakfast named after her fascination or cardinals called Red Bird. Combining the love and respect for his grandmother’s this pizza shop will be his homage to the love of family and he hopes to inspire a whole new generation of pizza lovers.

Red Bird Pizza

18 N. 2nd Street

Miamisburg, OH 45342

Hours will be:

Wednesday — Saturday
11am-2pm / 5-8pm

Saturday
12pm-9pm

Disaster Relief Events For North Carolina & Florida

October 14, 2024 By Dayton937

With all of the devastation happening around us we often ask the question “what can I do to help?” Your compassion is vital as we race against time to provide aid, hygiene supplies, support for clinics and shelters, mental health care, and more. You can help rush lifesaving aid to Hurricane Helene survivors and ensure we can continue our mission around the world to provide urgent relief and make a lasting impact for people facing disasters, conflicts, and health crises. A gift to this appeal will be used to support Project HOPE’s mission, wherever the need is greatest. Project HOPE — The People-to-People Health Foundation, Inc. Dba Project HOPE is a 501(c)(3) not‑for‑profit organization, CFC #11115, EIN 53‑0242962.

Here are some local events you can support:

Giovanni’s Fairborn will be open tomorrow, October 15th from 4-8. They will be featuring their Pasta Giovanni, Wings, & also serving up the full pizza menu along with some everyday favorites out of the kitchen. Proceeds are going to help those in North Carolina and Florida.

Smith’ Boathouse in Troy, is hosting a Dine to Donate event where 30% of our sales will be donated directly to those with boots on the ground organizing efforts for disaster relief on Thurs, October 17th. Please consider joining us that evening and helping this dire cause.Let’s come together as Americans and help those who are suffering and have lost everything!

BLOCK PARTY FOR BLACK MOUNTAIN on Saturday, October 19th, 2024 from Noon-10pm at Miami Valley Gaming, 930 Watertower Lane, West Carrollton, Ohio 45449.

Please bring donations to fill a semi trailer full of supplies to drive down to Black Mountain, NC! We will have games, food trucks, music, raffles, drinks (DORA approved), trick or treat for the kids, silent and chance auctions, a car wash and much, much more!

Hurricane Helene has left untold devastation in her path and Black Mountain, NC is just one example of a town left without water, power, food, or the knowledge that they have a home to go back to at all. Black Mountain is dear to our hearts however as it is home to one of our own from West Carrollton – former police officer Dan Wessling and his wife Stephanie.

Dan and Stephanie operate a restaurant in Black Mountain, NC which now serves as a beacon of hope for the community as they have offered up shelter, supplies, and safety. Those supplies and resources are now exhausted and they still need our help! Supply needs are changing daily but as the cold sets in and the clean up phase approaches warm clothing, underwear, socks, shoes, boots, sleeping bags, tents, blankets, camping gear, tools, gas-powered tools, cleaning supplies, peroxide, rubbing alcohol, feminine care products, towels, wash rags, cotton balls, soap, and anything of the like are certainly helpful!

All are invited to this family-friendly event! Please consider donating supplies, money, or time!

Branch & Bone– Through the end of this week they will be donating $1 per pour of our flagship hazy, Spectral Alphabet. So stop on in for a pour today!

The Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant will donate $1 for every Caleb Czech 6 Pilsner

Yellow Springs Brewery– Each pint of Boat Show and Festbier poured in thir Taprooms until October 15th will donate $1 to relief efforts through NC Disaster Relief Fund, and signage is posted in each of our Taprooms where you can learn more about the effort and scan a QR code to donate directly to the cause.

Rhinegeist Brewery(Cincinnati) will donate $1 from every Beer for Humans sold throughout October.

BJ’s $13 Pizookie Meal Deal

October 14, 2024 By Dayton937

BJ’s Brewhouse has just announced a new meal deal. For $13 you can choose one of eight entrees and then finish off your meal with a personal pizookie- a large, warm, skillet cookie served with ice cream.

“We wanted to create an unbeatable bundle that showcases our iconic dessert at an unbeatable price, offering guests the ultimate value for their dining experience,” said Putnam Shin, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer at BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. “In today’s economic environment, it’s more important than ever to provide something that truly resonates with our guests, and this deal strikes right at the heart of what they need — an indulgent treat at a price that doesn’t break the bank.”

The $13 Pizookie^® Meal Deal is available for dine in, take out and delivery all day, Monday through Friday, for a limited time, making it the perfect option for lunch, dinner or any occasion.

Check out the entree choices:

Chicken Bacon Ranch Piadina

Italian Chicken Parmigiana Pasta Lunch Sized

Classic Cheeseburger*

Mini Deep Dish Pizza & House Salad Combo image

Mini Deep Dish Pizza & House Salad Combo

Southern Fried Chicken

Enlightened Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

Soup and Salad Combo

Strawberry Fields Salad With Chicken

BJ’s Dayton Locations:

10563 Innovation Drive, Miamisburg

2715 Fairfield Commons, Beavercreek

BLINK | Cincinnati’s Festival of Light & Art

October 14, 2024 By Dayton937

The Nation’s largest immersive art event, BLINK, lights up the Cincy Region for 4 days every other year. This engaging celebration of art and light is family friendly, free, and welcomes everyone to bask in its glow.

Check out this recap from 20222.

BLINK’s Director Justin Brookhart also hinted at a “first-of-its-kind” installation that will be making its debut this year. Brookhart described it as a “bridge of light” connecting the two sides of the river with an 100-foot-long array of laser lights stretching from Covington Landing to Sawyer Point on Cincinnati’s riverfront.

BLINK kicks off with an opening night parade at 7:30 pm Thursday, Oct. 17. This year’s theme is “Let it Shine.” The parade begins at 8 p.m. at West Mehring Way by Paycor Stadium and continues along the Riverfront to Barry Larkin Way at Great American Ballpark.

BLINK® spans 30+ city blocks from Findlay Market in Cincinnati to Covington and Newport in Northern Kentucky. Each map outlines the neighborhood zones, providing an overview of the streets, alleys, buildings and landmarks set to be transformed from October 17th-20th. The BLINK experience is designed as a walking event and an opportunity for visitors to explore the city in a new light.

The full BLINK map with all 80+ installations, experiences hospitality and accessibility sites and can be viewed online.

Meet the Artists That Fuel Blink

With more than 80 murals, projections, light installations, stages and unique attractions spanning more than 30 city blocks, there’s plenty to see.

THE FINDLAY MARKET ZONE

The four-day festival will feature more than 80 installations divided into six “zones” including the Findlay Market Zone, Over-the-Rhine Zone, Downtown Zone, Banks Zone, Covington Zone and for the first time, the Newport Zone.

The Findlay Market Zone will feature 15 new permanent murals and a fan-favorite installation “String Theory” which combines hundreds of glowing strings tied together to create a colorful web.

THE OTR ZONE

A couple streets away is the Over-the-Rhine Zone which will once again light up the iconic Music Gall with projection-mapping displays presented by AVextended, Chaske Haverkos, Susan Kosti, and Lightborne.

THE DOWNTOWN ZONE

The downtown zone will cover Cincinnati’s business district, illuminating murals like the Cincinnatus and Toy Heritage mural.

Also returning is the Asianati Night Market.

THE BANKS ZONE

Down at The Banks zone, there will be a stage featuring musicians each day along with the return of BLINK Cincinnati’s nightly drone show at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. and a first-of-its-kind installation creating a multi-color bridge of light spanning the Ohio River.

THE COVINGTON AND NEWPORT ZONES

Across the river will be the Covington and Newport Zones where installations will light up Hotel Covington along with new sites including the Southgate/Thompson House and Newport on the Levee.

Don’t BLINK® & DRIVE

Metro & TANK & Butler Co. Regional Transit Authority (BRCTA) Offering Free Rides to BLINK

Metro, TANK, Butler Co. Regional Transit Authority (BRCTA) and BLINK® are making it easier to experience with fare-free rides and direct access from Park and Ride locations to this year’s immersive art experience.

Metro and TANK will offer fare-free rides beginning at 6 p.m., October 17-20. All rides on both transportation networks, including direct routes to BLINK, will be free. Direct routes to BLINK will be available via three Park and Ride locations. These Park and Ride locations will drop attendees off at the Riverfront Transit Center for both Metro and TANK.

BCRTA’s CincyLink will shuttle attendees from Park and rides to the Riverfront Transit Station, from 5:30-11pm each night of BLINK.

The Park and Rides will be located at:

Cincinnati State, 3658 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Crossroads Oakley, 3500 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Northern Kentucky University, 1 Louie B. Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY, 41099 (Fri. & Sat. only)
Meijer, 3651 Towne Blvd., Middletown, OH 45005
Meijer, 7390 Tylersville Rd., West Chester. OH 45069

2025 Foodie Card Decks Have Arrived

October 12, 2024 By Lisa Grigsby

FoodieCards are a real playable deck of cards! Each card deals out $10 off your order at over 50 restaurants in the Miami Valley. The decks sell for $30, so if you use just 3 cards you’ve earned your money back from purchasing the deck and have over $500 in savings still to earn. The decks are valid through Dec 31, 2025.

The Dayton decks have been around for five years. New to the deck this year are Hank’s Local, Latin Arepas and Manna Uptown. Decks make great holiday gifts and non-profits can even sell them as a fundraiser, earning $10/deck sold.

Current list of cards included in the deck:

You can buy a deck online and it will be shipped to you, or watch for pop-up sales around town.

McCoy on Movies: PIECE BY PIECE

October 11, 2024 By Tabari McCoy

Pharrell Williams gets animated in director Morgan Neville’s visually stimulating and inspiring LEGO® documentary

“You know, even as LEGO® men, no one know what the heck Daft Punk looks like under these helmets!” Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams take the stage in a scene from director Morgan Neville’s PIECE BY PIECE, a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features / © 2024 FOCUS FEATURES LLC.

WWATCH THE TRAILER HERE:

KEY CAST MEMBERS: Gabriel Labelle, Cooper Hoffman, Rachel Sennott, Ella Hunt, Cory Michael Smith, Dylan O’Brien, Matt Wood, Lamorne Morris, Nicholas Braun, Kim Matula, Tommy Dewey, Nicolas Podnay, Ellen Boscov, Emily Fairn, Andrew Feldman, Taylor Gray and Mcabe Gregg with J.K. Simmons and Willem Dafoe

DIRECTOR: Morgan Neville

THE BACK STORY: Pharrell Williams is nothing short of a modern day musical wunderkind. He’s produced scores of hits for some of the biggest stars in hip-hop, R&B and even pop music, not to mention his work with his band N*E*R*D (No One Ever Really Dies) and his solo career. But how in the world did a kid who grew up feeling like an outsider in Virginia grow into one of the most influential music composers of the last 35 years? Through the magic of LEGO®, director Morgan Neville – along with 3D animated versions of some of music’s most important figures – seeks to explain how he built up his career PIECE BY PIECE.

THE REVIEW: A story presented in a format that captures the childlike imagination, whimsy and dreams that inspired its subject, PIECE BY PIECE shows that there is not only life in LEGO® filmmaking, but why Williams’ story is one worth telling. In doing so, the film delivers a portrait of an artist that despite making millions, feels relatable to men, women and children worldwide who dare to be creative and follow their dreams.

An animated documentary, let alone one told through animated bricks – let alone one that has to follow scores of LEGO® films that were essentially comedies or traditional comic book-style tales – wouldn’t work for most people. With PIECE BY PIECE, however, we are given an extraordinary insight into Williams’ mind, the path he took to become who he is and the passions that drive him. But in exploring those passions and seeing how they impacted his journey, moviegoers are treated to a story visually is suited for children, but delivers insights directed at the inner child in all of us.

Director Morgan Neville makes wonderful use of the LEGO® format, using the notorious bricks many a parent has stepped on in the middle of the night to showcase different emotions with an Inside Out-like flair. The whimsical figures relay the happiness of Pharrell’s big break and realization of when he has a hit on his hands exceptionally; likewise, disappointments, failure and loss seemingly hit harder watching the animated spirit that is Williams’ fade in his darkest moments. PIECE BY PIECE works so well in both instances due to the inherent nature of both toys and, as its subject mentions in the film, the ability to use them to craft a world out of one’s own desires and creativity.

The LEGO® format allows Neville to bring the complexities of Williams’ creativity and worldview to life in a manner that might not work as well in a traditional format, leading to eye catching imagery memorable as the soundtrack. Remarkably, one needn’t be a Williams fan to enjoy the storytelling of the film nor catch the inspiration it provides (although it certainly would help – brush up on your Golden Era hip-hop and 90s R&B, kids!).

In inviting us to come experience his story, Williams will likely end up inspiring the film’s audience to go explore their own … And that, in addition to clever humor, perfectly sequenced storytelling and a thumping soundtrack, is what makes PIECE BY PIECE a masterpiece.

OVERALL RATING (OUT OF FOUR POSSIBLE BUCKETS OF POPCORN):

‘OUT HERE DAYTON’ FILM FESTIVAL kicks off Thursday at Neon!

October 9, 2024 By Joshua Stucky

OUT HERE DAYTON FILM FEST is preparing for its 19 th year of celebrating the best of
LGBTQIA+ films from around the world with the Miami Valley. Decisions were so hard to
make decisions that the festival decided to expand by an extra day. Join OUT HERE at
THE NEON during the long weekend of Oct. 10-13 for 9 different screenings – featuring 25
short and feature-length films. And don’t forget the Friday Night Party – this year at Lily’s!
which is just a block away from THE NEON’s front doors.
Directors Luke Willis (LADY LIKE) and Caden Douglas (MOTHER FATHER SISTER
BROTHER FRANK) will be in attendance for Q&A’s following their films.
Tickets are $10 for each screening, and a scholarship button is available on the website’s main
page for anyone seeking complimentary tickets.
Visit www.outheredayton.org for more details.

Here is a look at the schedule for the beloved film festival:

THURSDAY, OCT. 10:
7:30
LADY LIKE – 89 min, USA/UK – dir. Luke Willis
The pages of Lady Camden's fairytale are filled with growth, discovery, and a true
passion for performance in this imaginative, heartfelt documentary. A student of
dance, Camden had performed ballet across many international stages before lip
syncing on the catwalk of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Preceded by:
STAN BEHAVIOR – 15 min, USA – dir. Tyler C. Peterson
A drag queen (Ginger Minj) embarks on a quest for better workplace rights but
ends up in a dicey situation.
KINGS – 6 min, USA – dir. Eric Garcia
Two drag kings fall in love during a bathroom quickie.

FRIDAY, OCT 11:
7:00
THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS – 98 min, Canada/Pakistan – dir. Fawzia Mirza
Queer Pakistani grad student Azra is worlds apart from her conservative Muslim
mother. When her father suddenly dies, Azra finds herself on a Bollywood-
inspired journey through memories – from her mother’s youth in Karachi to her
own coming- of-age in rural Canada.
Preceded by:
QUEEN SIZE – 19 min, France – dir. Avril Besson
This morning, Marina has an appointment with Charlie to sell her a mattress. This
evening, she will cancel her plane ticket.
9:30
Post-Screening Friday Night Party – Lily’s Dayton in the Oregon District

SATURDAY, OCT 12:
12:30
TOP DRAWER SHORTS – Pack #1.

3:30
A HOUSE IS NOT A DISCO – 91 min, USA – dir. Brian J. Smith
Gorgeous and emotionally charged, A HOUSE IS NOT A DISCO goes behind the
scenes of the infamous Fire Island Pines, a gay fantasyland on the East Coast,
to uncover real life pleasures and simmering conflict – capturing the energy and
ideas of today’s residents, as millennials connect with old timers to reframe the
focus and value of the community.
7:00
BOB MACKIE: NAKED ILLUSION – 105 min, USA – dir. Matthew Miele
Showcases the six-decade career of award-winning costume designer, Bob
Mackie. And like his costumes, Mackie is wholly unique and unfiltered, which
makes for a compelling and candid subject- with interviews including Cher, Pink,
Tom Ford, Miley Cyrus, RuPaul, Carol Burnett, and more.
Preceded by:
WOULDN’T MAKE IT ANY OTHER WAY – 21 min, USA – Hao Zhou
an aspiring costume designer visits their island homeland of Guam to make
costumes for a children’s theatre and reconnect with distanced parents.
9:45
MOTHER FATHER SISTER BROTHER FRANK – 86 min, Canada – dir. Cadan
Douglas
The Jennings family are having their traditional Sunday dinner. As tensions
reach a boiling point, an unwanted guest arrives: Frank, Father’s wayward brother. To what end with Mother, Father, Sister, and Brother go to get rid of
Frank? Mindy Cohn and Enrico Colantoni star in this comedy horror that’s full of
violence, gore and big laughs.
Preceded by:
THE DINNER – 12 min, Spain – dir. Jesus Martinez
There are some issues which cannot be left for later!

SUNDAY, OCT 13:
12:30
TOP DRAWER SHORTS – Pack #2

3:15
WHAT A FEELING – 111 min, Austria – dir. Kat Rohrer
A chance encounter at a lesbian bar brings two women of a certain age living
strikingly different lives together in this winning romantic comedy. Named after
Irene Cara’s classic anthem from Flashdance, WHAT A FEELING blends heart
with a lack of self-consciousness, telling a poignant story of new love amongst
two women in the “sandwich generation” while also never taking itself too
seriously.
6:00
TURTLES – 82 min, Belgium/Canada – dir. David Lambert
Now in their 60s, Thom and Henri are a married couple living an outwardly sweet
existence at their quaint home in Brussels with their pet turtles Topsy and Turvy.
As they celebrate Henri’s retirement from the police force, Thom sees this as a
perfect opportunity to rekindle their passion after 35 years. But Henri can’t cope with his newfound lack of purpose, and thus… the two start to drive each other
crazy.

Noodles & Company Unveils 3 New Pasta Dishes

October 9, 2024 By Dayton937

Following successful trials in three test markets, Noodles & Company rolls out three highly anticipated new bowls nationwide. Inspired by positive guest feedback, these new dishes represent the next evolution of the Noodles menu. To bring this vision to life, Noodles & Company collaborated with The Culinary Edge to introduce bold and innovative flavors that elevate the dining experience.

From smoky bacon and zesty roasted tomatoes to savory artichokes and grilled corn, the new ingredients underscore Noodles’ commitment to pushing boundaries while staying true to what guests love: noodles done right.

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi : Noodles’ zesty twist on the classic, with grilled shrimp, roasted tomatoes, and fresh artichokes.
Chipotle Chicken Cavatappi : Bringing a little heat with roasted red peppers and smoky chipotle sauce, balanced by grilled chicken and spiral cavatappi noodles.
Crispy Chicken Bacon Alfredo : Noodles’ famous 4-cheese alfredo sauce with crispy bacon, and fresh broccoli, delivering a rich, indulgent take on a fan favorite.

“Our new Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi , Chipotle Chicken Cavatappi , and Crispy Chicken Bacon Alfredo are just the beginning for Noodles & Company,” said Scott Davis , chief concept officer at Noodles & Company. “This launch is a significant milestone in our journey to deliver more sophisticated, dynamic flavors to our guests, and we’re confident that our fans—new and old alike—will find something to love. We’re just getting started, and these three new dishes are only the beginning of what’s to come.”

The three menu items performed well during an early testing phase at a central location. The Crispy Chicken Bacon Alfredo is selling 50% higher and has stronger guest satisfaction scores than the Alfredo MontAmore, which it will replace. The Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi, which falls under the light and fresh menu category, is “selling well and has guest satisfaction scores well above our menu average,” Madsen said. The Chipotle Chicken Cavatappi, which ends Noodles’ lack of Latin-inspired dishes, is also seeing similar results.

The chain removed its Zucchini Roasted Garlic Cream, Leanguini Rosa and Leanguini Fresca as part of its initial refresh at the test location, Madsen said. Last week, the chain added five new or improved dishes and removed a dish from the same central testing locations. The company plans to introduce the next round of dishes after the holiday season ends, during Q1 2025, Madsen said.

Noodles

The Greene

11 Greene Blvd
Beavercreek, OH 45432

10:30 AM to 9:00 PM

Austin Landing

3400 Rigby Road
Miamisburg, OH 45342

10:30 AM to 9:00 PM

Burger King’s Addams Family Menu

October 9, 2024 By Dayton937

This Halloween, Burger King^®– home of the flame-grilled Whopper^® – is teaming up with Amazon MGM Studios Consumer Products and the animated adaptations of The Addams Family to serve up scary delicious takes on some of the brand’s most iconic menu items. Available starting Thursday, Oct. 10 at participating restaurants while supplies last, the new The Addams Family Menu features four delicious items – each inspired by a different character from the beloved animated films.

Burger King is inviting Guests to pull up a seat at the table with their favorite family (and Thing, of course) as the brand brings unique The Addams Family-inspired offerings to menus nationwide, including:

Wednesday’s Whopper – Enjoy the iconic flame-grilled Whopper topped with Swiss cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, and onions all toasted on a purple bun that gets its hue from purple potato topped with black sesame seeds.
Thing’s Rings – Hold tight to Thing’s Rings, signature BK crispy onion rings served in themed packaging of The Addams Family’s beloved, but mysterious one-handed helper – Thing!
Gomez’s Churro Fries – Keep the flames of love alive with Gomez’s Churro Fries – deliciously crispy, fried churros coated in cinnamon sugar and paired with chocolate dipping sauce.
Morticia’s Kooky Chocolate Shake – You don’t have to be a psychic to know you’ll love this delicious shake that features creamy soft serve mixed with chocolate cake batter fudge and topped with black and purple cookie pieces.

“Halloween holds a special place in our brand’s history, and we know our Guests look forward to seeing what delicious and kooky creations we come up with each year,” said Pat O’Toole, Chief Marketing Officer, Burger King North America. “We know The Addams Family also has an affinity for the scarier things in life, so we’re excited to offer fans not one, but four new takes on their favorite BK products this Halloween season with these Addams Family-inspired creations.”

Burger King will also be releasing a limited-edition line of King Jr. Meal toys inspired by the various characters from The Addams Family animated films to further commemorate its chilling collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios Consumer Products.

SpongeBob ‘Krabby Patty’ Meal Now At Wendy’s

October 8, 2024 By Dayton937

Wendy’s is releasing a special “Krabby Patty Kollab” meal for a limited time — in honor of the 25th anniversary of the “SpongeBob SquarePants” TV show.

The special cheeseburger — named after the fictional burger concocted by SpongeBob in the show — is served with an additional slice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion and a “top-secret” Krabby Kollab sauce on a toasted bun.

The Krabby Patty meal is a combo featuring the Krabby Patty Kollab Burger, a Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty, and fries.

The new Frosty option — inspired by Spongebob’s fruity home — is made with vanilla and a swirl of pineapple-and-mango-flavored puree.

Ghost Pepper Chicken Debuts at Popeyes

October 7, 2024 By Dayton937

A brand-new Ghost Pepper Chicken sandwich is hitting menus today, Oct. 7. The “Ghost Pepper” name carries a lot of weight as it was formerly considered the hottest pepper in the world (the Pepper X now holds the title). However, Popeyes promises that its new sandwich “is indulgent, flavorful, and gives just the right kick to make your taste buds tingle without overwhelming the senses—this sandwich is scary good, but not scary spicy!”

It features a buttermilk-battered chicken breast, barrel-cured pickles, and a chili-infused Ghost Pepper Sauce on a toasted brioche bun. In other words, it is identical to Popeyes’ wildly popular classic Chicken Sandwich (700 calories) except for replacing the mayo with that new Ghost Pepper Sauce.

The Ghost Pepper Chicken Sandwich isn’t the only exciting new option that is making its debut at Popeyes today. To celebrate the fall season, the chain is also offering a new Apple Cranberry Tea and Apple Cranberry Lemonade, both of which feature tart cranberry and warm spice flavors. The new beverages and chicken sandwich will only be available for a limited time, so interested customers shouldn’t wait too long before stopping by their local Popeyes.

As a final goodie for fans, Popeyes is offering a new “Chick or Treat” promotion that provides customers with a free Chocolate Chip Biscuit with any purchase over $5. Running from Oct. 7 through Oct. 31, this deal is available online and via the Popeyes app. Guests can also score the freebie in person when they ask for it at checkout.

Riverway Shop Local Passport Challenge

October 7, 2024 By GreatMiamiRiverway

The NEW Riverway Shop Local Passport Challenge is a way to support local shops – and win prizes.

The Great Miami Riverway Shop Local Passport Challenge will run through December 31- during peak holiday shopping time. The more you shop, the more chances you have to win weekly prizes and the grand prize. Details below.

HOW TO PLAY

Download the Riverway app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
Log in if you already have an account, or create an account by tapping Menu > Login in the top right corner
‘Shop Local Challenge’ will appear on your main link list once logged in. Tap the button.
Check-In to participating Riverway stores as you visit them!

RULES

- The challenge runs October 1 to December 31. Every week a winner will be selected randomly.
- 1 Check-In = 1 Entry into weekly prize drawing. Purchase is not required for check-in or prize drawing entries. Mention you are doing the Great Miami Riverway Shop Local Challenge at our participating stores to recieve 10% off a purchase valued at $100 or less.
- Additional entries can be earned by snapping a selfie at a participating business, posting the photo to either Instagram or Facebook, and tagging the shop’s account, our accounts (@grmiamiriverway on IG & Great Miami Riverway on FB), and using the hashtag #shoplocalgmr. You must be following our account and the shop’s account.

Participants are eligible for entry into the grand prize drawing by checking into at least one store from each community.

PRIZES

Prizes are items donated by participating shops valued around $25, Riverway swag, and more.
We will notify winners with the e-mail they created an account with.
Winners have 1 week to respond with shipping information to recieve their prize, or another winner will be selected.

LIST OF PARTICIPATING STORES

Miamisburg
Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop
Blush
Monocle Comics & Coffee
The Village Wick
Ohio Red Barn

Franklin
DoublePlay Records & Retro
Fizzy Sips & Sweets
The SheShac

Sidney
Austeria Wine Boutique
Greenhaus Coffee
Magnum Music Center
Moonflower Effect

Piqua
Crazy Martin’s Gifts & Novel
Readmore’s Hallmark
The Mercantile

Troy
Provision’s Co.
3 Weird Sisters
BA Bricks
Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop
Respire Salt Spa
Cherry Street Bottle Shop

Tipp City
Fox & Feather Trading Co.
Topsy Turvy Toys
Bella Gray Market
Browse Awhile Books
Rad Candy Co.
Serendipity Paper Co.
Living Simply Soap
Always Blooming

Trenton
Barn-N-Bunk Farm Market
Martin’s Donut Shop
Wonder Comics & More
State Street Coffee

Monroe
Garver Family Farm Market

Hamilton
Seraph by the River

Giovanni Lunch Tuesday To Benefit Hurricane Helene Relief

October 6, 2024 By Lisa Grigsby

Here are the details about lunch at Giovanni’s Fairborn on Tuesday, Oct 8th from 11am – 2pm . Giovanni’s is asking that you come out so they can send proceeds to those affected by Hurricane Helene. Many of which are bracing for another storm this week.

They will have our Full Pizza Menu available.

From the Kitchen they will offer $15.99 Lunches that include a Main and 2 sides:

Main Dishes (pick 1)

Italian Pot Roast

1/2 Blimp

1/2 Deluxe Muffaletta (not our traditional one)

1/2 Italian Beef

1/2 Meatball Sub

6 Wings (Honey Garlic, Parmesan Garlic Buffalo, & Teriyaki)

Bowtie Pasta with Garlic Cream Sauce, Chicken, Asparagus, and Sundried Tomatoes

Sides(pick 2)

Italian Parmesan Fries

Poppers

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Mashed Potatoes

Side Salad

Meatballs

Your lunch will help those in need affected by Hurricane Helene.

Places that Kids Eat Free or Cheap

October 6, 2024 By Lisa Grigsby

We are here to help you get that meal out and save a little money at the same time. Here is a great list of local businesses that offer “kids eat free” or “kids eat cheap” here in the Miami Valley.

Places that Kids Eat Free or Cheap Every Day

Buffalo Wings and Rings: Kids eat free with purchase of an adult meal.

Fricker’s: Children 10 and under get a free meal from the Lil’ Fricker’s menu. Free kids meals come with the purchase of one kids’ beverage and one adult meal. This offer is available for dine-in only at participating restaurants.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Kids meals are 50% on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays with adult purchase. Their kids meals come with an entrée, side and drink for around $8, so on a 50% off day you can feed your little one for just $4.
Noodles & Company: Guests will receive a free kids’ meal with the purchase of any regular entrée. Guests can redeem the free kids’ meal offer in-restaurant, through the Noodles app, or online at Noodles.com, using the code KIDSEATFREE.
Spaghetti Warehouse: Kids eat for $1.99.
Supper Subby’s: kids under 12 can eat free while dining in with the purchase of an adult meal? Kids meals come with a three inch, single meat sub, fries or chips, and a small drink

Places that Kids Eat Free or Cheap on Mondays

Buffalo Wings & Rings : Kids eat free with a paying adult; $10 minimum purchase required

Frisch’s Big Boy: Get one free kids meal (for children 12 and under) per adult purchase of $6.98 or more all day on Monday.
MCL Restaurant & Bakery: Enjoy free kids meals on Mondays . You’ll get two complimentary kids meals per adult meal purchased when you dine in.

Places that Kids Eat Free or Cheap on Tuesdays

Bob Evans: Spend at least $15 on the Bob Evans app and get a free Bob Evans kids meal on Tuesdays. Place your order on the app, add the kids meal, and the kids meal will be discounted at checkout.
Chick-fil-A: At participating locations, children under 12 can get a free kids’ meal between 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. when you buy one adult meal. Note that you must dine in to receive this offer, and because not all Chick-fil-A’s participate in this promotion, you’ll want to make sure that yours does before placing an order.
Fazoli’s – Tuesday night is Kids Night from 5pm until 8pm, Kids Meals are just 99 cents with the purchase of an adult entree!

Firehouse Subs: Enjoy up to 2 free kids meals and free kids beverages with the purchase of each adult meal. Tuesday nights beginning at 4 pm

Gameday Grill & Patio: Kids eat free! One free kids meal with every adult entree purchase.
Gold Star Chili: Children 12 and under eat free with an adult purchase of $8 or more after 4 p.m. Kids’ entree choices include a three-way, spaghetti, chicken fingers, a cheese coney, and a cheeseburger.
Golden Corral: Kids ages 8 and under eat free, and kids ages 9–12 eat for $5 on Tuesdays from 4–9 PM. Some locations may also offer live entertainment
Moe’s Southwest Grill: Purchase an adult entrée from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and get one free kid’s meal. Kids’ entree choices include a burrito, a taco, and a quesadilla.
Texas Roadhouse: Kids meals are $1.99 per adult meal purchased

Places that Kids Eat Free or Cheap on Wednesdays

Ikea: It’s free to register for an IKEA Family account, and your membership will get you two kids’ entrees free with the purchase of adult entree on Wednesdays.
Larosa’s: Kids under 10 receive a one-topping pizza with either a cookie or crackers and a drink for $5.99. Dine-in locations only.
Red Robin: Kids under 11 get 50% of kids’ meals all day with a minimum purchase. Kids’ entree choices include mac and cheese, pizza, chicken fingers, a cheeseburger, corn dogs, and grilled chicken.
Smashburger: Children 12 and under get a free kids’ meal on Wednesdays when you buy one adult entree, side, and drink. This offer is only available in stores.

Places that Kids Eat Free or Cheap on Wednesdays

Company 7 BBQ: little ones can use a midweek break too we offer “Kids Eat Free” (under 12) with one free Kids Menu meal with each adult entree, sandwich, or dinner salad purchase.
Red Robin: Every Wednesday at participating locations, children 11 and under can get 50% off a kids’ meal at Red Robin with the purchase of an adult entree. Order online using the promo code KIDSMEAL50, and note that it’s limited to four kids’ meals per one adult entree.
Submarine House: Kids eat free from 4-8pm with a qualifying adult purchase. (Dine in only) ‍ ‍ ‍

Places That Kids Eat Free or Cheap on Fridays

Qdoba: All day, get 1 free kids meal per adult meal purchased.

Places That Kids Eat Free on Saturdays

Steak & Shake: On Saturdays and Sundays, kids 12 and under eat free with each $9 dine-in purchase

Places That Kids Eat Free or Cheap on Sundays

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Children under 12 get a free kids’ meal at Dickey’s with the purchase of one adult meal on Sundays.
Mamacitas Cantina – 10 & under kids get a free meal from the kids menu with the purchase of an adult meal!
Moe’s Southwest Grill: Buy one adult meal at and get one free kids’ meal at Moe’s for guests under 12 on Sundays.
Rusty Bucket: Read five books to receive a voucher for a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Kids’ entree choices include mac and cheese, chicken fingers, pizza, tacos, spaghetti, and sliders.
Steak & Shake: On Saturdays and Sundays, kids 12 and under eat free with each $9 dine-in purchase
Steak Thyme: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal.

Please note: this list only contains Kids Eat Free deals that we were able to confirm via website or phone. As promos and participation are subject to change, we recommend calling the particular restaurant and location you plan on dining before you go.

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