Dayton Dining

Crafted & Cured, Dayton’s purveyor of premium craft beer, artisanal meats and cheeses, today announced it will open a new location in the iconic First National Bank building in downtown Troy.

The new Crafted & Cured location will offer a full-service retail shop and restaurant selling craft beer, boutique wines, cured meats, artisanal cheeses and champagnes. Customers may purchase items to-go or for dine-in service in the historic landmark.

“In 2016, we opened Crafted & Cured to create a customer experience of delicious artisanal items married with a historic, unique atmosphere,” said Christian Alvarez, co-owner, Crafted & Cured. “When given the opportunity to extend that customer experience to Troy in a setting unlike anything else in Ohio, we knew this was the right place for us.”

Alvarez and co-owner Andy Routson plan to use the 11,900 square foot of space to expand on the experience customers knew and loved in their Dayton location. The site will have a full liquor license and offer bourbon and cocktails. Routson and Alvarez will grow their craft services to include in-house cheeses, cured meats and more. Later phases of the expansion include plans for catering and on-site community events.

The co-owners anticipate hiring a crew of 20-30 team members at the new location and are already seeking candidates for full-time managerial positions, charcutiers and bartenders. Interested candidates can apply by email at [email protected].

Located at 8 South Market Street, Crafted & Cured will be a welcome addition to Troy’s growing downtown restaurant and business scene when it opens later this year.

“Crafted & Cured is a natural, strong addition to Troy’s historic downtown,” said Wade Westfall, Four Sons Development site developer. “Given its proven record of creating a memorable, unique and delicious experience for customers in Dayton, I look forward to Crafted & Cured being a similar destination for visitors and residents in Troy.”

Alvarez and Routson closed their downtown Dayton location in mid-2020 amid the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the duo planned to relocate to the Dayton Arcade, they ultimately decided the Troy development was most viable for the immediate future.

“We love Dayton and are deeply grateful for all the support the community has shown us,” said Routson. “We are excited for this next chapter, and we are still committed to being part of the Dayton community and finding a new home in downtown Dayton.”

I had the pleasure of first meeting Nestor and Gabriela in the summer of 2016 when they were getting ready to launch their food truck.  I had reached out to ask them questions about their menu and they invited me to their house to try their food.  Nestor charmed me while Gabriela was busy cooking up a storm in the kitchen, explaining that “as a child in Venezuela I watched my grandmother cook breakfast, feed the family, clean up and then start cooking lunch, which was our big meal of the day. These family recipes are third generation and what I grew up on.”

We started with Pabellon, the National dish of Venezuella, a rice bowl with shredded beef, black beans, plantains and white cheese.  Nestor then introduced me to the Latinas sauce, a secret recipe he wouldn’t share, but is something they’ll make up fresh daily.  Adding it to the yuca totally changed the taste and he shared they’ll also have a spicy Latinas sauce for those that like a little heat with their meal.   

You may have enjoyed a meal at their food truck, or at the kitchen they ran out of Bar Granada downtown, but now you can enjoy their restaurant, which just opened up on Rt 73 in Springboro, across from Warped Wing.

Never had an Arepa?  (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈɾepa]) it is a type of food made of ground corn maize dough cooked flour. It is glucose free ideal for vegan and vegetarians  prominent cuisine of Venezuela and Colombia.

Here’s Latin Aprepas Cafe’s  menu:

Latin Arepas Cafe

85 W Central Ave
Springboro, OH 45066

937-806-3066

Hours:

Tues- Sat noon – 8pm

Grist Provisions recently expanded adding space to teach classes and do special tasting events and they’ve just announced their first class in the new space this weekend.

They are offering 2 class sessions for Homemade Pasta, that will focus on  a basic semolina pasta dough and shapes that require no special tools. You’ll also learn an easy sauce that pairs will with the pasta.

After the class a 3 course meal will be served.  It will start with a chicory & winter citrus salad, followed. by a saffron malloreddus with roasted apple and pork ragu and finishing iwth a caramelized white chocolate panna cotta.

Class sessions will be Friday, March 11th or Saturday, March 12th from 5:30-8:30pm and tickets for the class and dinner are $100 per person.  You can sign up now by sending an email to [email protected], or in person at the shop. There will be 20 spots open for each night so grab one before they’re all gone!!!

Grist Provisions

46 W. 5th Street
Dayton, OH 45402

(937) 802-4544

Retail Hours:

Tues- Sun 10am – 5pm

‘Oh My God….there are actually 4 seats at the bar!’ The voice rings out in the room filled with red leather rolling chairs, a cast of regulars, and a beloved bartender, Grace. ‘It’s really like finding a treasure!’ says the lady before plopping down with her husband and another thankful couple.
If you know Treasure Island Supper Club, tucked ever-so humbly at 4250 Chief Woods Lane in Moraine, you know seats at the bar are a premium. And be aware, there are folks who know those seats quite well, and have sat in them for decades!

The storied restaurant, known for its nautical decor, is having a moment….or perhaps it always has. Stepping into the space is the perfect blend of ‘what was’ and ‘what is’…and, oh, the sunken bar, still sought by ‘never-been-theres!’ That bar always brings a smile! ‘That’s amazing!’ Said one recent friend of mine, a virgin to TI. ‘I can’t believe I have never set foot in this place.’ he goes on…and it is hard to believe for someone who has roots in Dayton for over 40 years now. People don’t know what they are missing.

We sit, and Grace (aka Gracie), who too many is the face of Treasure Island, quickly grabs us a cocktail and sets down a menu. I have seen it 1000 times, but for some reason, I still have to remind myself, look to the right for the daily specials. As I am perusing the night’s food choices, all sounding yummy,

my Maker’s and soda comes…and it’s a right-sized cocktail! (Thank You TI!)

I have favorites at Treasure Island. I think the pickerel on Tuesday always hits the mark; Monday’s broasted chicken is some of the best and I have never had a salad there I didn’t like. And I would be remiss if I didn’t mention what many hold near and dear…the CRACKER BASKET, with BUTTER! Talk about indulgence. For many of my closest friends, Treasure Island is a ‘go-to’ because you can rest assured you won’t leave hungry! To-Go boxes are plentiful at TI!

If the bar is packed, and it usually is, the dining room and it’s ornate tables, is a great place to chew and chat. The waitresses, who folks know and love, are fun-loving, know the menu and are not afraid to make suggestions (which is helpful!). They love a joke, a story or just a ‘It’s good to see you.’ Eat there twice, and believe me, you will feel that ‘belonging’ many folks speak of.
I’ve been coming to TI since I first taught school just down the street off of Dryden. After-school, we would head there for a quick cocktail and it has always been consistent….consistently satisfying!

Dayton has a love of supper clubs…think about it! Oakwood Club, Pine Club, Paragon, etc….and each of them has their own air, their own atmosphere. Treasure Island has exactly what it needs! Great food, super service, cocktails of size and LOYAL guests. That’s GOLD!

I, like many, don’t want the secret of Treasure Island getting out…it’s one of the best-kept in the area. But, truth be told, Treasure Island is one that needs to be shared. They deserve the praise they receive (see their Facebook Reviews) and the devoted fans who have shown up for decades. Go, discover the GEM that is Treasure Island!

Banquets and Parties Welcome.
They are Closed on Sundays.
More Info…Call (937) 299-6161.

HOURS
Mon – Thu 11a – 9p
Fri – Sat 11a – 10p