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There’s A New Brunch In Town

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Meatloaf, onion, broccolini, and cheddar omelet with a side of gravy. Enjoy it with a Pimm’s Cup or Bloody Mary…or both!

Lily’s Bistro, located at 329 E. Fifth Street in Dayton’s Oregon District, has received their full liquor, beer & wine license and has expanded their Sunday brunch menu to include refreshing brunch cocktails like mimosas, Pimm’s cups, and Bloody Mary’s, as well as a Sunday ‘Family Style” chicken-centric dinner.

 

Owner Lisa Mendenhall says Lily’s had planned to offer a full Sunday bar and a casual Sunday dinner option since they opened last May, but the liquor license had been delayed.  In August, Lily’s decided to move forward with brunch, but could only serve beer.  “It gave us a chance to be creative with some beer cocktails, and our ‘beermosa’ made with dry pear cider and fresh squeezed orange juice has been a hit,” says Assistant Manager Alex Todd.  “However, we are really excited to offer a full bar at brunch as well as during Sunday dinner.”

 

General Manager Emily Mendenhall says that the fried chicken dinner Sunday night is designed for people looking for a laid back, budget friendly meal  “We’re serving things family style.  This means half and whole fried chicken options, bowls of creamy mac ‘n cheese, baskets of jalepeno cheddar cornbread.  Southern influenced comfort food that will change weekly.  There will also be weekly specials.”

 

All of the chicken is local and free-range, something in which Executive Chef Mariah Gahagan takes pride.  “We try to use local, sustainable ingredients as much as possible.  We love the farmer we get these chickens from, plus we like to support local people with great products.”

 

Brunch will be served 11am -3pm and Sunday dinner from 5-9pm. 

Get Your Tickets for the 3rd Annual Derby Day Brunch

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Grab your hats and get ready for the 3rd  annual Crown Jewels™ of Dayton Derby Day Brunch at Brio at The Greene on Sat, May 5th from 10am to 1pm.   This fundraising brunch will raise money to  further the work of the Kettering Medical Center Foundation’s Women’s Wellness Fund. The fund provides free screening and diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds and prostheses to uninsured women (and men) in our community.

The event will include brunch donated by Brio Tuscan Grille and in true Derby-style, mint juleps.

Monica McGee & Maha Kashani at the 2011 Derby Day Brunch

Other activities will include a “Hat Strut” by all guests, a silent auction and roaming models from merchants at The Greene. Guests will also get their picture taken by the official “Derby Day” photographer and everyone will receive a Run for the Pink Roses commemorative glass.

Tickets for the “Derby Day Brunch” are $40. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (937) 572-8001 or crownjewelsinc@sbcglobal.net

Sunday Pancake Brunches Around Town To Celebrate Day of Caring

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Sine 1991 the last Sunday in February has been declared a Day of Caring by a variety of churches and local service organizations.  A local grass roots organization that has raised over $500,000 through pancakes, founder Jan Venkayya’s vision is summed up with their vision statement: a single act of caring ripples to benefit many.

This year over 20 groups will be serving up a pancake and sausage brunch with all proceeds benefiting local Hunger and Housing Coalitions. Locations, times and more information can be found on Day of Caring’s website.

Not all sites will serve pancakes, The Greek Orthodox Church conducts a Honey Puff Sale every year on the day of the brunch to benefit Day of Caring; the Dayton Jewish Federation serves kosher food and in what may be the most interesting menu,  the Dayton Arab American Forum (DAAF) be will be serving up a traditional Middle Eastern style Brunch at the Miami Valley School.    Most brunches run just $6 and due to underwriting by area businesses like CareSource, DP & L, Cargill, Lamar Advertising and Bob Evans and foundations including Levin Family Foundation and Iddings,  products have been donated and all costs of the event are covered by the sponsors.

For  more information please contact the Day of Caring office at 937-320-1687 or via email at dayofcaring@dayof-caring.us.  See you at brunch on Sunday, Feb 26th!

Savor Your Sundays to Benefit Stivers

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For the fourth February, Coco’s Bistro will open up for a unique series of musical brunches featuring young musicians from Stivers School for the Arts. A different group from Stivers will perform each Sunday.

The schedule is:

Feb. 5: Stivers Singers
Feb. 12: Strings
Feb. 19: Concert Pianists
Feb. 26: Jazz Quintet

Each Sunday will feature two brunch sessions, from 10 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.; the same menu will be served at both seatings. Cost is $30 per person; $15 of this is a tax-deductible donation to the seedling Foundation, which supports the arts at Stivers. All funds raised during the Sunday brunches will support arts instruction at the school.

This year’s menu has not yet been release, but based on last year’s menu you’ll have a choice from about 1/2 a dozen choices, from traditional breakfast meals, salads and entrees, including vegetarian options.  Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s will be available for an additional charge. Advanced reservations are required; and based on previous years attendance, these brunches will sell out.  Call 228-COCO (2626), or go online at www.228coco.com/brunch to reserve

 

 

Savor Your Sundays & Support Stivers

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For the third year in a row Coco’s Bistro will open in February  for Sunday Brunch to benefit Stivers School for the Arts.  This unique fundraising event is food for the spirit – and stomach!

A different group from Stivers will perform each Sunday:
Feb. 6: Jazz Trio
Feb. 13: String Ensemble
Feb. 20: Chamber Choir
Feb. 27: Concert Pianists

Each Sunday will feature two seatings the first at 10 am to 11:30 a.m. and the second begins at noon t0 1:30pm.  Brunch runs $30 per person; $15 of this is a tax-deductible donation to the seedling Foundation, which supports the arts at Stivers.  Gift certificates also are available.

All funds raised during the Sunday brunches will support arts instruction at the school.
Advanced reservations are required; seating is limited. Call 228-COCO (2626), or reserve online.
Coco’s is located at 515 Wayne Ave just south of Fifth Street in the Oregon District.

Dayton Brunch Spots

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Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite brunch’s around town.  We know there are more  our there so if you know a place that should be on the list just tell us about it in comments below:

The Meadowlark
2094 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd, Dayton, Ohio 45459
937.434.4750

Sunday 10am – 3pm
Featuring Shrimp & Grits, Huevos Rancheros, Mushroom Migas and more


The Barnsider
5202 North Main Street, Dayton, OH 45415
937.277.1332

Saturday & Sunday 9am – 2pm
Breakfast Buffet  $7.95, little ones $4.95

Bella Vino
495 N. Main Street, Springboro, OH 45066
937-748-3807

Sat  10am – 1pm

Brunch is only $15, and includes your choice of a Mimosa, Bellini, or ZingZang Bloody Mary (ask for the house made bacon-infused vodka in yours).  Kids under twelve $8.

Blind Bob’s
430 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH 45402-2912
937. 938.6405

Saturday & Sunday 11am – 3pm
Bob’s Benedict, Orange French Toast, Mango Oatmeal, a Fruit Plate, Rosemary potatoes and a Quiche Wrap are just some of the items that will be featured.

PhotoT he Brunch Club

601 South Main Street, Dayton OH 45402
937.222.7411

Mon – Sun 7am – 3pm

Christopher’s
2318 E Dorothy Lane, Kettering, Ohio 45420
937.299.0089

Mon – Sat: 7:30 am – 9 pm
Outstanding flavors with nutrition and value in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Christopher’s has also established a reputation for offering many vegetarian options.

Crown Plaza Brunch in the Stars Lounge
33 East 5th Street, Dayton OH 45402
937.224.0800

Sun 10am – 2pm

Breakfast with a view from the 13th floor includes omlettes made to order, bacon, sausage, ham lots of fresh fruit, waffles and an array of desserts.  $12.95 adults, 11 and under $7.95

The Dublin Pub
300 Wayne Ave, Oregon District, OH 454010

937-224-7822
Saturday & Sunday from 11am till 3pm
Featuring breakfast shepard’s pie, omelete’s, reuben & eggs…

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Golden Nugget
2932 South Dixie Avenue, Dayton, OH 45409
937. 298.0138

A Dayton Tradition!


Hawthorn Grill
1222 East Stroop Road, Dayton OH 45429
209-2222

Sun 9am – 3pm

Roush’s Restaurant
305 W. Main Street, Fairborn, OH 45324
937.878.3611

Monday through Saturday
Breakfast served until 7am – 11am (til 1pm on Sat)

The Winds Cafe & Bakery

215 Xenia Ave
Yellow Springs, OH  45387

937.767.1144

Sun: 10am – 3pm

Yankee Trace
10,000 Yanke Tace, Centerville, OH
937.348.3585

Sunday 10am – 2pm
It’s a traditional buffet brunch,$15.95 adults, $8.95 for 12 and under, 5 and under Free

Brunch at Bella Vino

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Start your Saturday morning off with a lazy brunch at Springboro’s neighborhood wine shop.  They open at 10am every Saturday during the summer for Brunch!  Enjoy a selection of pastries from Boosalis Bakery, cheese, and fruit, along with an ever-changing selection of hot entrees – this week it’s Huevos Rancheros with eggs, bacon, spicy sausage, salsa, guacamole, refried beans, and salsa.

Brunch is only $15, and includes your choice of a Mimosa, Bellini, or ZingZang Bloody Mary (ask for the house made bacon-infused vodka in yours).  Kids under twelve eat for just $8.

And while you’re there you can pick up  some wine for dinner or the latest import beers.  And be sure and checkout their quaint private dining room- just perfect for a small wine tasting or luncheon for 16.  Looking for a unique gift?  Ask them about a custom wine label!

495 N. Main Street
Springboro, OH 45066
(741 and Tamarack, between Austin Rd. and SR 73)
937-748-3807

Get Your Brunch On

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As Blind Bob’s enters their 3rd year of existence, they’ve decided to  add a Saturday and Sunday brunch to their menu starting in July.   Bob’s Benedict, Orange French Toast, Mango Oatmeal, a Fruit Plate, Rosemary potatoes and a Quiche Wrap are just some of the items that will be featured.  Brunch will be served from 11am – 3pm each weekend of July.  To kick thing’s off, you can find a 20% off brunch coupon for this weekend in the Dayton City Paper.

To enjoy the great weather this weekend, Bob’s has a great patio, so you can dine al fresco!  It’s also a great spot for people watching in the Oregon District!  If you go, let us know what you think by commenting below!

Blind Bob’s

430 East 5th Street
Dayton, OH 45402-2912
(937) 938-6405