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Graeter’s Newest Bonus Flavor Released

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Graeter’s Ice Cream has unveiled their latest summer bonus flavor.  Midnight Snack is a malt ice cream and a mix of peanut butter cups, chocolate-covered pretzels and brownie pieces, officials said.

Bonus Flavors are considered a “Limited Time Only” flavor, and once the flavor is gone from scoop shops and online, the flavor is retired for the year. Previous bonus flavors realeased already this summer include pralines & cream and black raspberry.  Expect a new bonus flavor about every 3 weeks with the last announcement on Aug. 9.

Stillwrights Lives!

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In May of 2021 Fairborn, Ohio-based Flat Rock Spirits, LLC, owner of the Stillwrights brand, announced the closure of its production facility and tasting room after eleven years of operation. Following that announcement Cincinnati Distilling Company and Flat Rock Spirits came to terms on a deal for Cincinnati Distilling to acquire the Stillwrights brand and intellectual property in order to resume production of the Stillwrights premium bourbons, rums and moonshines. Cincinnati Distilling has hired James Bagford, the co-owner and head distiller of Flat Rock Spirits to ensure continuity on the processes, recipes and finished products of the Stillwrights brand.

“Over the years we had the pleasure of working with the Flat Rock crew at various events and always enjoyed their outstanding line up. We loved working with their team and their Stillwrights products have always been top notch” said Josh Engel, Cincinnati Distilling representative. “We’re so excited to be able to keep Stillwrights in the market and couldn’t be happier to have James on our team. He will add tremendous knowledge and experience to the operation.”

 

James Bagford

“I’ve always had a great relationship with the Cincinnati Distilling team and had a blast every time I’ve worked with them in the past.  When I was contacted about continuing that relationship, it was a no brainer for me.” James Bagford added. “ I’m really excited about joining the Cincinnati Distilling team and looking forward to continuing the Stillwrights brand as well as getting to work on all of their other fantastic products.”

Production of the Stillwrights products will be consolidated into the Cincinnati Distilling facilities and there is no plan to reopen the distillery and tasting room in Fairborn. The additional capacity needed will ultimately be fulfilled in the state of the art production distillery being built in Milford, Ohio which is scheduled to open later this year. The Milford location will be home to Cincinnati Whiskeys and Bourbons, Voltage Vodka, Cooper Island Rums, Red Sky Gins, Rebellion Agave and now, the entire Stillwrights portfolio. 

 

“Cincinnati Distilling company has not only the capacity to continue to produce Stillwrights products, more importantly they have the same focused passion that Shawn, James and I have always had, to create high quality spirits for our customers. I know James is excited to get back to distilling and bottling.  Stillwrights will be back on the shelves very soon and that is a great feeling.” Brad Measel, co-founder and co-owner of Stillwrights said. The shape of the bottles will change, as the original supplier no longer makes those bottles.
The full line of Stillwrights products can be found at your favorite local Ohio liquor agency. The Cincinnati Distilling team plans to immediately resume and ramp up production to expand Stillwrights availability throughout the state.

Lily’s Father’s Day 3 Course Meal

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When your Chef is a dad and you’re trying to figure out what to make for your Father’s Day special you ask him what he’d like for his celebration.  Chef Don didn’t hesitate when he said PRIME RIB!
So from 10am-7pm this Sunday, Lily’s in the Oregon District will  be offering the following Father’s Day special menu as a 3-course prix fixe menu:
Appetizers (choose one)
-Buffalo Deviled Eggs
Blue Cheese, celery and spicy tangy buffalo sauce (GF,V)
-Antipasto Salad:Pepperoncini, grape tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, ham, salami, artichoke hearts, feta, fresh parsley, with red wine herbed vinaigrette over chopped romaine (GF). Substitute ham and salami with toasted pepitas and hazelnuts for vegetarian
Entrees (choose one)
-Oven Roasted Prime Rib with Rosemary Garlic
Slow cooked prime rib served with smashed and crisped poutine with cheese curds, green bean poriyal, and a sauce duo of au jus and horse radish sour cream $32 (*GF)
-Charred Zucchini, Eggplant, Tomato, and Corn Panzanella- Grilled vegetables, toasted French bread, fresh mozzarella, tossed in red wine vinaigrette, fresh herbs and served with a side of green bean poriyal and topped with balsamic reduction $26 (V)
-Lox or Mock Lox Bagel- Choose between smoked salmon OR mock lox (smoked carrots) with whipped dill cream cheese, pickled red onion, caperberries, and fresh cucumber on a toasted bagel. Served with smashed and crisped poutine with cheese curds, green bean poriyal $20 (Mock Lox=V)
Dessert (choose one)
-Bourbon Pecan Pie with Candied Maple Bacon Ice Cream
-Lily’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
-GF Dessert available upon request
Prices on Entrees reflect the price for entree, appetizer, and dessert. The special menu is the only menu being served, and while the value is in the 3-course menu, all items are also available a la carte. There are Gluten Free and Vegetarian options for each course. We will also have the bar open to sell DORA drinks for outside consumption as part of Out on 5th.
Reservations can be booked online at: https://www.exploretock.com/lilys/ and require a $5 deposit per person that will be applied to the bill.

Beer and ‘Gars on the Patio

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Two local businesses helping each other out, B&G’s Cigar Lounge and Star City Brewing will be hosting a “Beer and ‘Gars on the Patio” day every other week. B&G’s will be here selling the smokes and Star City has the beer.
 If you’re not a fan of smoke we invite you to come visit our cool, rustic, appropriately spaced tap room seating.

Jaqua’s Now Open at The Greene

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Chef inspired menu’s will be the standard for this classic American bistro that opened this week at The Greene.  Jaqua’s has been a work in progress since last summer, chef owner Bill Jaqua told us earlier this spring.  Seating over 170, including a large patio, Jaqua shares his family has been in the hospitality business since 1960, running Heritage Events, one of the area’s largest catering companies.

The menu offers something for everyone, featuring flatbreads, pizza’s burgers, steaks and seafood.

They are even offering an upscale Sunday Brunch from 11am – 2pm. Featured on the brunch will be shrimp, crab claws, scrambled eggs, omelets made to order, bacon, sausage, ham, smoked salmon, caviar, pork loin roulade, carved prime rib, fresh fruits, salads, vegetables, sweet breads, belgian waffles, pancake and a homemade desserts table.  For $27.50 per person brunch includes one mimosa.

Open  from 11am – 10pm Friday – Tuesday.  Closed Wed & Thurs.

Local Bars Support Pride All Month Long

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June is PRDIE month a celebration to recognize the sweeping impact that LGBT individuals, advocates and allies have on history in the United States and around the globe, according to the Library of Congress. 

The month of June was chosen for LGBT Pride Month to commemorate the riots held by members of the LGBT community against a police raid that took place at the Stonewall Inn in New York City on June 28, 1969. The Stonewall riots were a “tipping point” for the gay liberation movement in the United States. The uproar also paved the way for the modern fight for LGBT rights.  Dayton Pride is this weekend with a Friday’s Affair at the Square from 6-10pm featuring 3 bands and The Rubi Girls. Saturday starts with a reverse parade down Second Street from 10-11am and food, drink, vendor booths and live entertainment at Courthouse Square from noon-4pm.

Many Dayton area bars are joining together to show their pride, by offering drinks specials that will donate a portion of sales to the Greater Dayton LGBT Center for the entire month of June.

 

Crystal Head Vodka is proud to be an ongoing supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. and is the official Vodka sponsor of Dayton Pride. They’ve just released a  limited-edition Pride bottle. The 2021 Pride bottle release contains our original vodka, distilled 4 times from the highest quality, locally-sourced Canadian corn. Silky smooth with a hint of sweetness and vanilla. Filtered through Herkimer diamonds and blended with pristine Newfoundland water. This pure spirit is completely free from additives and made with pride.  As they explain it, “Colour plays a vital role in the world we live in, often used as a powerful communication tool and form of creative expression. Colour evokes feeling and has a direct link to creative thinking. Crystal Head Vodka is proud to bring creative spirits to life in celebration of diversity and equality with our newest limited-edition release. We are committed to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and related communities through our continuous involvement with LGBTQ+ foundations, charities and organizations.”

Billy Cavallo, the East Coast Brand Ambassador for Crystal Head, will be in Dayton this weekend to celebrate PRIDE, and visiting many of the bars supporting the LGBT Center promotion. The following bar have all committed to show their Pride:

  • MJs on Jefferson
  • Right Corner
  • Club Evolution
  • Mudlick Tap House
  • Ned Peppers
  • Hole in the Wall
  • Newcoms Tavern
  • Carmels Southwest Grill
  • Patterson Pub
  • Troll Pub
  • Timothys Double 18 Lounge
  • Back Home Table and Tavern
  • Tuty’s Bar and Grill
  • WO Wrights
  • Warped Wing
  • Heather’s
  • Mr Boros
  • The Barrel

Meet Warped Wing’s  Pride-a-Rita, a refreshing beer cocktail that blends Milagro silver tequila, passionfruit syrup, Magic Melon Gose, and triple sec. This tasty cocktail is on special for the entire month of June. Show your pride and try one at either  Taproom!

Chaffee’s Brewhouse

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Lisa Smith Richards and her husband, Shawn, are busy people! They opened Chaffee’s Brewhouse in Tipp City last year during the COVID epidemic, and they run their own farm. At their Hop Farm at Lock Sixteen, they grow their own hops for use in the Chaffee’s beers and for other customers like Mother Stewart’s brewery in Springfield. Shawn also owns a company that builds draft beer delivery systems for bars and restaurants.

Located just steps from the Great Miami River Recreation Trail, you can find Chaffee’s Brewhouse at 15 S. Second Street in downtown Tipp City. They love to welcome cyclists. “We have a group of about ten cyclists who come in at least twice a month after their Friday ride on the bike trail. Both my husband and I are runners and cyclists and we want to highlight that proximity as a way to grow our business” says Lisa

Named after Sidney Chaffee, who ran a distillery in the 1870’s in the same location where the brewhouse now resides. According to Dayton beer historian Tim Gaffney, Chaffee was an infamous Miami Valley businessman was once charged by the federal government with evading taxes after moving 200,000 gallons of spirits down the nearby Ohio Erie Canal without paying taxes.

According to Lisa, Shawn worked in the brewery industry in North Carolina, and they decided downtown Tipp City was the perfect place for a locally-owned brewery. “We felt like downtown Tipp City needed a brewpub, and we hope it also helps the economic momentum for other businesses as well,” she said. “We started construction in February of last year and then in March everything shut down. But we decided to just keep going, keep moving forward.”

Owners Lisa Smith-Richards and her husband, Shawn Richards. Photo by Tom Gilliam

They built the place themselves. Chaffee’s bar was built with wood sourced directly from Shawn’s local family farm. And given Shawn’s knowledge of draft beer systems, he designed and built the tap system that can handle 18 different beers.

As more people get vaccinated, and life begins to turn toward normal, Lisa says they’ve been able to welcome visitors safely back to the brewery. “We don’t want to be one of those places that packs hordes of people in. We want people to enjoy our beer, wine, and cocktails and be able to talk to each other”.

Tipp City, with the support of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership, recently instituted a DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) that includes Chaffee’s. “The DORA is working really well for us and other businesses. It’s a great way for local businesses in Tipp City to draw customers,” Lisa said.

The Great Miami Riverway Brew Trail includes 13 locally-owned craft breweries from Sidney to Hamilton, and Chaffee’s is a great addition to this trail. Congratulations to Lisa and Shawn on the opening of this great new asset to Tipp City.

Find Your Way…to Chaffee’s Brewhouse on the Great Miami Riverway!

 

 

CHAFFEE’S BREWHOUSE

15 S Second Street
Tipp City Ohio 45371

 

Hours:

Monday – Thursday 4 pm to 10ish

Friday 2 pm to 10ish

Saturday 12 pm to 10ish

Beer + Cheese Pairing

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We’re excited to bring back our highly anticipated event, Beer and Cheese with Tom’s Market. Join us Tuesday, June 8th at 7:00pm for a funky pairing of curated cheeses and beer at the Yellow Springs Brewery Barrel Room, located at 1475 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH 45387.
Tickets are $25 and include a guided pairing, cheese platter from Tom’s Market and a flight of selected beers. Guests are welcome to purchase additional beer at the bar!
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Valley Vineyards Beer & Wine Festival

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Join us to celebrate our award-winning wines and beers!

Wine and beer will be flowing by the glass and bottle.

Live music and entertainment all weekend.

Taste the delicious food of local vendors from all over Warren County.

Tour our cellars and learn how our wine and beers are made.

So Pizza Now Open Across From Dayton Mall

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Simla Oscan is a college student majoring in business administration and gets some real life experience in running a business with her family’s new eatery, So Pizza. Originally from Turkey, the family lived in Italy for a while where Simla remembers her grandfather running restaurants, which is what sparked her dream to own a restaurant.  The family moved to Ohio about when she was in junior high for her father’s granite business. Which worked out well for furnishing the tables for the eatery.

When we asked about the name, Simla just smiled and said it was her initials. On the day we visited she was working the counter and her mom was doing the the cooking.  Opened just last week in the strip center across from the Dayton Mall on  Rt. 725 is open seven days a week from 10am -10pm during the week, staying open til 11pm on Friday and Saturday.

And while the name tells you it’s a pizza place, the menu is so much more. Offering spaghetti, lasagna, and fettuccini alfredo, salads, burgers, subs, calzones and even fried chicken.  You can enjoy your food in the spacious dining room with table and booth seating surrounded by artwork of cartoons enjoying food, get carryout or have their food delivered.

Pictured here the chicken bacon ranch pizza and the deluxe pizza,  which like all their pizzas comes in 10, 12, 14 or 16 inch sizes.

They offer a lunch special Monday – Friday from noon until 2pm that is a 3 topping small pizza, fries and a 20 oz drink for $9.99.  The also offer a Family Meal Deal all day which is a 1 topping XL Pizza, 16 wings and a 2 liter dink for $30.99.

Here’s the entire menu:

Lobstermania at DLM This Saturday

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The king of the sea—Maine lobster! This anticipated catch will make its traditional splash at DLM for Lobstermania, May 29, as it does every year the Saturday before Memorial Day. Thousands of fresh lobsters make their way to us from the brisk waters of Maine from our lobstering friends at Ready Seafood for this annual tradition. Choose live and embark on a cooking adventure at home (see prep tips below)! Or, if you’d rather skip that part, well, that’s ok, as we’ll also have pre-cooked whole lobster available, too.

Food Truck Spotlight: I Heart Ice Cream

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Liz & Danny Cortes opened a new mobile ice cream business last week, just in time for a summer of serving up  ice cream around the Miami Valley. You’ll see Dayton’s first-ever rolled ice cream truck, e I Heart Ice Cream, all over town this summer.
A Dayton native, Liz shares she comes from a family of entrepreneurs  and she has fond memories of her grandmother’s vintage ice truck, which inspired their business choice. This husband and wife team are veterans of the food service business and during the pandemic they decided to make plans to launch their own family business.  So they commissioned a 6 x 10 trailer to be built with a 1950’s look to serve a delicious sweet cream liquid based ice cream that  is poured onto a frozen pan and then chopped, mixed, spread and rolled right in front of you!

Danny  says when they were doing research they had a friend in Thailand that told him about rolled ice cream and they where seeing it in other big cities, so they are excited about being something new to the food truck scene in the Miami Valley.   They pour a fresh cream based sweet vanilla  onto a frozen stainless plate, mix it up with ingredients, like oreo’s and chocolate sauce, pressed flat and in a couple of minute it’s pressed out and then rolled into strips of frozen ice cream.
They feature 10 different flavors including vanilla, chocolate, peanut butter, cotton candy, cake batter, strawberry  and they even have a vegan option.  They have a menu featuring a dozen suggestions,
like the Strawberry & Banana Rolls pictured here–  Sweet Cream Vanilla Base + Banana + Strawberry Syrup. Topped with Whipped Cream, Strawberry Drizzle, Strawberry Pocky Stick, Banana & Strawberry Garnish. 
Since it’s a true family business, they’ve used their children, Ezra- 5 years old and Inez – 2 year olds  as taste testers, a job they are very willing to take on.
Here’s where you can find the I Heart Ice Cream cart this weekend:

 5/28 4-8pm Xenia Food Truck Rally
5/31- 2-6pm Idol Swim Club Opening Day
or check their website calendar for future dates.

Sweet Water Brewing Beer Tasting at The Caroline

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Join us on Wednesday, May 26th at 6:30 pm to sample some great new beers from Sweet Water Brewing Company!
Nick from Sweet Water will be joining as a host for the evening and will be our guide through a selection of delicious brews including:
BETTER DAYS
BLUE BERRY WHEAT ALE
HAZY IPA
420 PALE ALE
420 STRAIN G13 IPA
CHOCOLOPE STOUT – DRAFT
The price is $18 per person, and we’ll be serving some light appetizers to go with the beers!
RSVP by calling 937-552-7676, or email Steve at [email protected]
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