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Easter Dining 2021

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Easter Sunday is typically a day to celebrate spring, hunt for eggs and baskets, and enjoy the day with your family. Last year, it was all take out dining from our local restaurants, this year given that the pandemic is not quite over we’re seeing a mix of dine in and carry out options for Sunday, April 4th. Most businesses are suggesting reservations.  This round-up is a work in progress ,so keep checking back for updates.

Amber Rose     SOLD OUT

 937-228-2511    1400 Valley St, Dayton

Brunch Buffet 10am – 2pm

Adults $30  Kids under ten $10

Scrambled Eggs • French Toast Bake • Omelet Cassarole • Biscuits & Gravy • Chicken & Waffles • Honey Ham • Salmon • Carving Station • Cabbbage Rolls • Herb Roasted Pork Loin • Kids Chicken Tenders • Bacon • Sausage • Potatoes O’Brien •Potato Pancakes • Mac & Cheese • Smashed Potatoes • Home-style Green Beans • Fresh Fruit • Breakfast Breads • Spinach Salad • Cherry Almond Bread Pudding • Apple Crisp • Pies

Basil’s On Market – Beavercreek

(937) 702-3160

Buffet Brunch $16.  10am-4pm, reservations are required
Omlet Station, Carving Station, Cinnamon Raisin French Toast, Bacon, Biscuits & Gravy,
Baked Salmon, Salad/Pasta Salad, fruit, cheese, veggies, chicken pot pie, baked whit ish, scrambled eggs, somethered pork chops
Bottomless Mimosas $19

Bob Evans

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Turkey & Dressing and Hickory-Smoked Ham Steak served hot with family-size green beans with ham, family-size mashed potatoes with chicken gravy, cranberry relish and a dozen freshly baked rolls. Serves up to 6. $54.99

Brock Masterson’s Catering

Call or Text Traci at 937-701-8926.
or Call 937-298-1234
Easter Dinner  Dinner for 4: $140.00. Dinner for 2: $80.00
Oven Roasted USDA Prime Standing Rib Roast
-with homemade creamy horseradish sauce
*Hickory Smoked Sliced Ham
*Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
*Seasoned Green Beans
*Maple Glazed Baby Carrots
*Artisan Rolls with herb infused butter
All orders must be placed by Friday, April 2nd by 5 p.m.
Pick up on Sunday, April 4th between 11:30 am and 3:00 pm.

Carvers Steaks & Chops

535 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd
937-433-7099

Plated 3 course Easter Brunch from 11 am. to 3 pm for $35 per person

Soup or Salad Course: Seafood Chowder, Spinach salad with honey mustard, Romaine salad with balsamic vinaigrette, Classic Caesar Salad

Entrée Course: Prime Rib Egg Benedict, Tenderloin Skillet, Smoked Salmon Egg Benedict, Honey BBQ Salmon or Carver’s Steak & Egg

Dessert Course: Chocolate Brownie or Carrot Cake

 

Chappys Social House

7880 Washington Village Dr, Centerville
(937) 439-9200
open noon – 8pm
Brunch menu available noon – 2pm
All Day Chappys hour and enjoy 1/2 OFF  shareable appetizers!

Coco’s Bistro

250 Warren St, Dayton

(937) 228-2626

Plated brunch 10am – 2pm

Including Chicken & Waffles, Shrimp & Grits, Hash, Avocado Toast,
Frittatas, Nicoise and the Best Egg Sandwich

Cracker Barrel

7171 Miller Ln., Dayton
5770 Wilmington Pike, Centerville

Easter Heat n’ Serve Feast – comes chilled and ready to heat in 3 hours, with Sugar Cured Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Gravy, choice of 3 sides, Yeast Rolls, and 2 Buttermilk Pies.  Serves 8-10 $139.99.  Serves 4-6 $79.99

Prime Rib Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner- Comes chilled and ready to heat in around 3 hours with Prime Rib plus Au Jus and Horseradish, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, 2 sides, and Yeast Rolls.  Serves 4-6 $109.99

El Meson

903 E Dixie Dr, West Carrollton
(937) 859-8229

10am -2 pm

Order from the brunch menu that includes:
Breakfast Omelette Pie, Crabby Benedict, Carne Asada and Eggs, Shrimp or chorizo polenta, Meson Breakfast Bowl, Grilled Quesadilla, Salmon BLT and more

 

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

3500 Rigby Rd Miamisburg, Austin Landing
937) 865-9355

Available for pre-order until Wed, March 31 , Pickup on April 3rd or April 4th from 9am-4pm

Prime Rib Feast Servers 4-6: $169.96  |  Servers 8-12: $299.95
Includes 4lb or 8lb herb-rubbed Prime Rib with Au Jus & Horseradish sauce, baked mac and cheese, roasted garlic herb butter asparagus, honey-chipotle glazed carrots, Parmesan mashed potatoes, bread and butter, and Lemon Cake with fresh blueberries in sauce

Ham Feast Servers 4-6: $139.96  |  Servers 8-12: $259.95
Includes 4lb or 8lb Brown sugar Baked Ham, baked mac and cheese, roasted garlic herb butter asparagus, honey-chipotle glazed carrots, Parmesan mashed potatoes, bread and butter, and Lemon Cake with fresh blueberries in sauce.

4432 Walnut Street at The Greene
937-320-9548

Open at 11AM on  Easter Sunday, April 4.
Dinner Menu and Children’s 3-course available all day.

Filet Wellington To Go Meal
32oz ready-to-bake filet wellington paired with a salad and two sides serves 4- 6 people  $300

Fleming’s For The Family menus start at $120 for four and $180 for six.*

Giovanni’s

215 W Main St, Fairborn
(937) 878-1611

Family Style Carry Out Only Meals
Need to be ordered by Friday April 2nd and will be ready to be picked up on  Saturday April 3rd.
Vegetarian Lasagna with traditional or caesar salad and bread.  Serves 6-8 $60.00
Traditional Lasagna with traditional or caesar salad and bread.  Serves 6-8 $65.00
Pot Roast and Mashed Potatoes with traditional or caesar salad and bread.  Serves 6-8 $75.00
Baked Ziti with traditional or caesar salad and bread.  Serves 4-5 $40.00

Lily’s Dayton

329 E 5th St, Dayton in the Oregon District
(937) 723-7637

 Offering pre-ordered, ready-to-eat Easter lunch and dinner meals that serve 2 or 4 people. Bar open to sell DORA drinks for outside consumption only as part of Out on 5th.

Ginger-Plum glazed ham, served with sides of parsnip mashed potatoes with parmesan and basil and Country style green beans with garlic, bacon, and onion. 2 $30 or for 4 $59

Creamy arborio rice with peas, asparagus, leeks, fennel, and carrots, served with parsnip mashed potatoes with parmesan and basil and Country-style green beans with garlic and onion2 $30 or for 4 $59

Green eggs and ham deviled eggs: local, free-range eggs with arugula filling, topped with ham garnish (4 pieces) $7

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We will have the bar open to sell DORA drinks for outside consumption only as part of Out on 5th.

Mill’s Park Hotel

321 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs
(937) 319-0400

Easter Brunch- two seatings 11am & 1pm
French Toast Casserole, Pancakes, Corned Beef Hash, Fames Quiche, Cornbread Mini Waffles, Sausage & Bacon.

Adults 20.99, Children 11.99

 

Mudlick Tap House

135 East Second St., Dayton
(937) 895-4066

Opens for brunch at 11am, reservations suggested
featuring steak and eggs, southern crab hash, biscuits & gravy and frittatas.  Dinner service 2-9pm.

Rob’s Restaurant

705 Arlington Rd, Brookville
937-833-3310

Dining Room on Easter Sunday from 7am-8 pm with breakfast until 11 am and dinner following.
Offering Take & Bake Meals to be picked up on Sat, April 3

Salar

400 E 5th St, Oregon District
937-203-3999
brunch 10am-2pm
Dinner 4-9pm
Easter Carryout
menu’s to come

Smith’s Boathouse 

439 N. Elm Street, Troy OH 45373
Call for Reservations (937) 335-3837

Easter Brunch  10am – 2pm

A few of the Entrees include:
Steak & Eggs $34
Chicken and Waffles $16
Blackened Salmon $27
Chicken Oscar $26
Fried Shrimp $15

Stella Bleu

20 North Fountain Springfield
(937) 717-0478
Easter lunch- 2 seatings 11am & 1pm $25/person
3 course meal with entree choices that include Salmon Cakes, Blueberry Waffle, Southwest Biscuits & Gravy, Steak & Eggs, Vegan Gumbo.  Dessert course choices: Key Lime Tart, Hot Fudge Cake. (No Sun liquor sales)

Table 33

130 W. 2nd St., Dayton
(937) 999-3070
Easter brunch served 8am –  3pm, no reservations – first come, first served
Strawberry rhubarb French toast, Biscuits & Gravy & Blood orange mimosas

Texas Roadhouse

2600 Colonel Glenn Highway, Fairborn
937-426-7422

Pre-order by Mon, March 29th your Ready-to-Roast
Prime Rib Dinner for pick up Friday, April 2 – Saturday, April 3.

SMALL EASTER FEAST – $74.99    Serves 4-6
3lb Ready-to-Roast Prime Rib, Family-sized Salad, Ready-to-Bake Potatoes, Buttered Corn, Frozen rolls with Honey Cinnamon Butter

LARGE EASTER FEAST – $139.99    Serves 6-8
6lb Ready-to-Roast Prime Rib, Family-sized Salad, Ready-to-Bake Potatoes, Buttered Corn, Frozen rolls with Honey Cinnamon

 

The Blue Berry Cafe

72 Bellbrook Plz , Bellbrook
(937) 848-5900

Open on Easter Sunday from 7am-1pm

Family Style Carry Out Meal

Pre-Order these Family Style Meals by Wednesday March 31st and Pick Up your meal kits on Saturday, April 3rd from 8am – 2pm!
Choose from:
🐣 Quiche Family Breakfast with Hash Browns, Fresh Fruit Cups and Muffin Man’s Blueberry Muffins
🐣 THE Family Breakfast with French Toast, Hash Browns, Bacon, Sausage, Fresh Fruit, Scrambled Eggs and Muffin Man’s Blueberry Muffins

The Brunch Club

601 South Main Street, Dayton
(937) 222-7411
open 8am – 1pm
regular menu including breakfast and lunch
21 W. Market St, Germantown
937-855-7759
Easter Dinner Buffet 11am – 8pm – reservations required
Dine-in $24.99, Children under 8 $10.99
curbside pick up $20.99 1 entree all sides
Baked Ham, Meatloaf, Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Corn Pudding, Cole Slaw, Deviled Eggs, Rolls, Assorted Desserts

The Wellington Grille

2450 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek
(937) 426-4600
Open noon – 7pm 
Regular menu available including:
Asian Pan Seared Ahi Tuna
Signature French Fried Jumbo Gulf Shrimp
Pecan Crusted Chicken with Grand Marnier Sauce
House Made Maryland Crabcakes
Roasted Indiana Duckling with Port Wine Swedish Lingonberry Sauce

Watermark

20 S 1st St, Miamisburg
(937) 802-0891

Easter Brunch 10am – 2pm

Brunch menu choices:  Kentucky Hot Brown, Avocado Toast, Crab Bake Bowl, Stuffed French Toast, Pork Belly Hash, Omelet of the day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bullwinkles, Carmel’s, Christopher’s Restaurant, Crooked Handle Brewing Co, Dixie Dairy Dreem, Ghostlight Coffee, Jimmie’s Ladder 11, Mamma DiSalvo’s, Sweeney’s Seafood, Thai Kitchen, The Caroline, TJ Chumps, Trolley Stop, Village Family Restaurant,Warehouse 4, Warped Wing, Yankee Trace

Food Truck Spotlight: Hunger Paynes

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Andrew Payne got started cooking at 15 years old at the Officer’s Club at WPAFB.  After that he moved on to cooking at Quaker Steak and Lube and Cracker Barrel.  He went to Culinary School at Hocking College and worked as a kitchen manager at a fine dining restaurant until he graduated top of his class.  He came back to Dayton in 2008, worked at NCR Country Club and numerous hotels until he landed the Sous Chef position at the Dayton Convention Center.  Within a few years he moved up to Executive Chef at both the Nutter Center and the Convention Center.

When asked about what inspired him to start a food tuck he told us, “I wanted the freedom to cook the dishes I wanted to cook and personally see the gratification from my customers instead of sitting back in the kitchen somewhere.  I wanted to create a truck where I could offer many different types of cuisine in a way that most people aren’t used to seeing while keeping a central theme, serving Croquettes checked all the boxes,” and thus in June of 2013 be launched  Hunger Paynes.
 
Andres tell us that his best seller is the Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese with  Garlic Sour Cream sauce and Green Onions (most people add his Aged Cheddar Cheese sauce and Bacon too).
The second best seller is probably his Reuben Croquette. They also offer cajun salmon, chipotle arancini and buffalo chicken croquettes, as well as an apple chicken wrap, buffalo chicken blt wrap, pretzel bites and beef sliders. You can also pick up some homemade chips and pork rinds, or spurge a little on the black truffle french fries.
Andrew is especially proud to share that he make everything from scratch.  “All of our sauces are one of kind, we make our Pretzel Bites from scratch using an early 18th Century recipe, we cut and fry our signature Potato Chips, and we utilize all raw ingredients in our Croquettes.  We are also certified by the United States Department of Agriculture and we strive to serve one of kind dishes with great customer service.”  As a classically trained Chef, he’s also a great caterer for your next special event. They offer catering for small parties, corporate events, and weddings up to 250 people. You can find a full catering menu available on their website.

Where to find Hunger Paynes:

March 26 – Carriage Trails (neighborhood), 5pm-7pm 9403 Lakeside St, Tipp City, OH 45371
March 27 – Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co, 4pm-8pm 102 W Columbia St, Springfield, OH 45504
April 3 – Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co, 4pm-8pm 102 W Columbia St, Springfield, OH 45504
April 9 – Yellow Springs Brewery, 4pm-8pm 305 Walnut St, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
April 10 – Southern Ohio Brewery, 12pm-9pm 818 Factory Rd, Dayton, OH 45434
Fo a  list of more  locations, current menu, and order online visit their website.
More information available on our Facebook Page as well as Twitter and Instagram. @HungerPaynes937

Giovanni’s Tuesday Take Out Dinner

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This Tuesday, March 30th Giovanni’s of Fairborn is offering a special
take-out dinner! You’ll need to place your order by calling at 937.878.1611
by 2pm on Sunday 3/28/21.
Orders will  for pick-up between 4-6pm on March 30th.
Appetizer Choice:
-Garlic Chicken Soup
-Spring Mix Salad with Gorgonzola & Blueberry Vinaigrette
Entrée Choice:
-Roasted Chicken Ravioli with sun-dried tomato & spinach garlic cream sauce
– Chicken Puttanesca over Angel Hair.
Dessert Choice:
– Cannoli
– Pear Crumble with Vanilla Ice cream
215 W Main St,  Fairborn
(937) 878-1611
Hours:
Wednesday – Sunday 

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

DAI Announces New At-Home Tasting Event!

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The Dayton Art Institute (DAI) has announced a new at-home tasting event, Pop, Fizz, Clink!, taking place on May 1.

Featuring sparkling wines, beers, hard seltzers and special surprises in a commemorative Party Pack, this online fundraiser takes the place of the popular Bourbon & Bubbles tasting event, which will not be held in 2021 due to the pandemic.

“While we are eager to welcome everyone back to in-person events at the museum, we felt it would be best to take a safe and cautious approach this spring,” said Dayton Art Institute Director & CEO Michael R. Roediger. “Building on the success of last year’s Virtual Oktoberfest fundraiser, our team has created what promises to be a unique and fun at-home event. You won’t want to miss this chance to sample some unique beverages and join us for an exclusive online party.”

Pop, Fizz, Clink! Party Packs are on sale now  at www.daytonartinstitute.org/popfizzclink.

They include three bottles of wine, two beer selections and two specialty hard seltzers, plus special treats and access to an exclusive online party taking place on May 1. Upgraded VIP Party Packs are also available and include additional treats and gourmet goodies!

Party Packs are priced at $90 for museum members and $100 for non-members. Each Party Pack includes: Campo Viejo cava, Yulupa sparkling and Chole prosecco; New Belgium Dominga Mimosa Sour and Deschutes Obsidian Stout; Press Seltzer and Vizzy Lemonade; one bag of turtle pecan sea salt gourmet popcorn from the American Classic Snack Company; and access to the online party on May 1.

 

Upgraded VIP Party Packs are priced at $140 for museum members and $150 for non-members. In addition to the items included in the Party Pack, the VIP upgrade includes: a six-piece chocolate box from Winan’s Chocolates + Coffee; an additional bag of bourbon beer cheese gourmet popcorn from the American Classic Snack Company; and two cupcakes in a jar from Twist Cupcakery, which was recently named best cupcakes in the state by MSN and East This Not That.

“The exclusive online party will include music, beer and wine tasting presentations, and many other surprises,” Roediger said. “And of course, it only makes sense to include a ‘virtual tour’ of POP Art in the museum’s collection, presented by our own Chief Curator and Director of Education, Dr. Jerry Smith. The tour will serve as a great tie-in to our upcoming Special Exhibition, Changing Times: Art of the 1960s, which opens later in May.”

Party Packs are only available for a very limited time and must be purchased in advance via the DAI website. Sales end April 14, with pickup taking place Saturday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a pickup-only event; Party Packs cannot be shipped. The DAI will announce additional details about Party Pack pickup later in April. The online party begins at 7 p.m. on May 1.

Pop, Fizz, Clink! is made possible with sponsorship support from Bonbright Distributors, Dayton International Airport, Enterprise Roofing & Sheet Metal, Heidelberg Distributing and White Allen European Auto Group, with special thanks to American Classic Snack Company, Twist Cupcakery and Winan’s Chocolates + Coffees.

All proceeds from this new fundraiser help benefit operations at the Dayton Art Institute.

“I hope everyone will take the opportunity to sip and savor, while helping support the museum as we begin the difficult process of recovering from financial impact of the pandemic,” Roediger added. “If you’re not a drinker, you can also go to the Pop, Fizz, Clink! page on our website, make an online donation to the event, and you will get access to the May 1st online party!”

Party Pack purchasers must be at least 21 years old and residents of the state of Ohio. Participants who place orders are asserting that they are 21 years old or more and are Ohio residents.  Participants must produce a valid photo identification, including proof of Ohio residency and age, when picking up packages. No exceptions will be made.

The Dayton Art Institute collection galleries are open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. For more information about planning a visit, go to www.daytonartinstitute.org or call 937-223-4ART (4278).

Abita Beer Tasting

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Join us on Wednesday, March 24th at 6:30 pm to sample some delicious brews from Abita Brewing Company!
Neil from Premium Beverage will be joining as a host for the evening and we’ll be trying some delicious beers from the legendary Louisiana Brewer, including:
ABITA AMBER
ABITA ANDYGATOR HELLESDOPPER BOCK
ABITA SPRING IPA
ABITA PURPLE HAZE
ABITA JOCKAMO JUICY IPA
ABITA STRAWBERRY LAGER
The price is $18 per person, and we’ll be serving some light appetizers to go with the beers!
Space is limited to 36 people, with tables of up to 4 only for reservations. Credit Card will be charged when making reservations.
RSVP for reservations by calling 937-552-7676.

Foodtruck Spotlight: Underdogs Mobile

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We asked Scott from Underdogs Mobile how he got started in the food truck business.  He shared with us he was was “very unhappy working in the corporate world and my wife actually came up with the idea. We felt there was room in the Dayton market to succeed if we could find our niche.”  He’d worked at a few restaurants while growing up in the Chicago area and he says with ” Dumb luck, some planning and a lot of hard work” they launched Underdogs Mobile.
Being from the Chicagoland area, he was inspired by traditional street vendors. “People ask if our Chicago Dog is legit and I just laugh and give a look. It’s the real deal- a dog- an all beef dog, dill pickle spear, tomato, relish, onion, mustard, poppy seeds, celery salt and sport pepper.”
This hot dog is one of their best sellers, along with the Home Run dog (topped with mac & cheese and crumbled bacon) and they rock A LOT of their now famous tots.
Our season will kick off Mid-March and run into the Fall. Since we’re on wheels we keep the truck moving so following us is best. We are always looking to add new events, companies and locations to serve at. No fans only friends!
Find Underdogs at:

Wed, 3/24 11am-1:30pm – Bell Elementary Bellbrook, 4122 N Linda Dr
Fri, 3/26 11am-2pm – Kettering at Governor’s Place, 3120 Governor’s Pl Blvd

For booking inquiries contact [email protected]
Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter is @UnderdogsMobile we also use the StreetFoodFinder app.

Cheers To The Latest State Bottle Lottery!

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Ohio Liquor is conducting an online lottery to give as many Ohioans as possible a chance to purchase a bottle from the OHLQ single barrel selections of Blanton’s, Eagle Rare, and E.H. Taylor that only becomes available in small amounts.

All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on March 22. An entry may be submitted for one, two, or all lotteries. Three separate submissions are not required to be considered for two or more lotteries. Additionally, if choosing two or more lotteries, entrants have a chance to win a product from all three and will NOT be disqualified from one if chosen as a winner on another.

All entries must be submitted online here.

Be prepared to enter the following information:

First Name
Last Name
Street Address
Date of Birth
Email Address
Phone Number
Ohio Driver’s License Number or Ohio Identification Card Number

Consumers will also be asked to choose an OHLQ location to purchase their product, should they be chosen as a winner.


Blanton’s Barrel #074: Spicy nutmeg, cornbread, and cinnamon on the nose. Floral hints and cinnamon continue on the palate, bitter orange peel and nice sweetness. Spicy honey, caramel, and corn finish. $54.99

Eagle Rare Barrel #027: Citrus forward but more oak and toffee with some notes of rose petals. Significantly more honey with a creamy finish. Sweet and spicy, the cinnamon coats the entire palate with a nice, long finish. $31.99
Eagle Rare Barrel #290: Honey forward on the nose with oak, vanilla, and baking spice. Easy sipping with brown sugar and vanilla with creamy honey and a chocolate, candied nut. An abbreviated finish. $31.99
Eagle Rare Barrel #304: Honey and vanilla forward on the nose with leather and oak. Very mild throughout with notes of chocolate cherry, rich caramel, honey, and vanilla with a long, creamy finish. $31.99
Eagle Rare Barrel #333: Oak, citrus, and spice on the nose with more herbaceous notes. This one has a lemon drop candy undercurrent that lingers a little with orange notes that are reminiscent of an orange peel in a Manhattan with a short, oak finish. $31.99
Eagle Rare Barrel #368: This one has a younger nose with notes of citrus and light oak. It has a little more bite on the palate with warm baking spices, cherry, and dark chocolate with a longer finish. A very traditional straight bourbon profile but on the vanilla, sweet side. A definite crowd pleaser. $31.99
E.H. Taylor Barrel #016: Toasted oak, butterscotch, maple sugar, caramelized candy, and bit smoky on the nose. Tobacco, baking spices, dark chocolate, caramel, and sea salt with a sweet, lingering finish.  $57.16
E.H. Taylor Barrel #061: Butterscotch forward on the nose with cherry, fig, and smokiness. Cherry forward with chocolate, cinnamon, and vanilla with a long, cherry finish. $57.16
The Ohio Bottle Lottery is limited to one entry per person. There is no cost to enter. Winners have the right to purchase one bottle at retail. Bottles are for personal use, not for resale. Bottles available for purchase will be determined by Division of Liquor Control staff. Entrants must be at least 21 years old and an Ohio resident to enter and win. Entrants acknowledge that their information becomes a public record subject to possible public release under Ohio’s public records law. Winners will be notified in early April. Winners must purchase their bottle by April 26, 2021 or risk forfeiting the ability to purchase.

Twist Cupcakery Named Best in State!

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Dayton’s own Twist Cupcakery was just recognized for having the best cupcake in the state by MSN and Eat This Not That in their Best Cupcake in Every State article!

According to their write up:

“You would be hard-pressed to find anything less than a five-star review on Twist Cupcakery’s Yelp page, and for good reason. Located in downtown Dayton, this unassuming joint churns out unique flavors like peanut butter Oreo and the popular apple pie cupcake.”

Owner Kate River opened downtown’s only bakery in 2015, after a 3 year run operating as a home based bakery. A successful kickstarter campaign and the doors were open.  The bakery has earned a reputation for amazing sweet treats and during the pandemic their line of cupcakes in a jar became a big hit, allowing folks to send “Happiness in a jar, wherever you are.” Each jar includes 2 full size cupcakes and all the toppings packaged in a re-usable half pint glass jar. Treats will be mailed via USPS Priority service or UPS for $9/jar. Kate says the cupcakes are best eaten within  two days of arrival, but will last up to a week in the refrigerator or frozen for several months.

Don’t let the name fool you, Twist also makes cakes, brownies, chocolate covered strawberries and even wedding cakes. Place an order for cupcakes, cakes and other treats via phone, online, email, or stop by their shop.

Twist Cupcakery

25 S St Clair Street
Dayton Ohio 45402

937-771-4099

Fri : 12:00 pm – 5:00pm
Sat: 11:30am – 3:00pm
937-771-4099

Samuel Adams Pour Out Your Pride Design Contest

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For the inaugural Hop Culture x Samuel Adams Queer Beer Festival, we’re seeking a talented individual to design some art. We want you to decide what it looks like to be a powerful queer person participating in the craft beer industry or culture. Is it a special beer brewed for Pride? Is it people coming together to brew a beer? Or, is it just a colorful expression of drinking? It can be a design, illustration, or even an inspiring poem. For the Hop Culture x Samuel Adams Pour Out Your Pride Design Contest show us your best stuff to help us celebrate a resounding, yet often unrepresented community in craft beer*.

From the submissions, the Hop Culture and Samuel Adams teams will choose five semi-finalist winners to have their design featured on 100 limited-edition prints. And, one grand prize winner will additionally have their design featured on 300 limited-edition, exclusive YETI Colsters generously donated by YETI. Known for their coolers built for the wild, YETI is also active in supporting a more inclusive and equitable industry. Both the posters and Colsters will be sold to the public with all proceeds donated to GLAAD, an organization rewriting the script for LGBTQ acceptance and tackling tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue.

Additionally, the final winner will be featured on Hop Culture’s Instagram (@hopculturemag) and profiled in an exclusive editorial piece on HopCulture.com.

The Story Behind Hop Culture’s Queer Beer Festival

pour out your pride design contest

The Hop Culture x Samuel Adams Queer Beer Festival is an evolution of Hop Culture’s women in craft beer festival: Beers With(out) Beards. In 2018, Hop Culture’s Head of Partnerships Grace Weitz launched the festival as a part of her graduate school thesis capstone project at NYU. Over the last three years, this revolutionary festival has attracted over 3,000 attendees and 50 women-led breweries. In the same period, the event has featured 30 events aimed at celebrating the achievements of women across all aspects of the alcoholic beverage industries.

Building on the success of BW(O)B, Weitz — who identifies as queer — conceptualized Queer Beer as a way to celebrate the unique, vibrant, diverse, thriving, and often underserved queer community in beer. Additionally, Weitz wanted to showcase LGBTQ+ drinkmakers and tastemakers, express stories of empowerment from top queer-owned breweries or breweries actively supporting the queer community, and build a stronger culture of inclusivity in the beer industry.

Samuel Adams and Hop Culture Collaborate on the Pour Out Your Pride Design Contest

Samuel Adams is not only one of the world’s leading independent craft breweries, but also a long-time and passionate supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. Because of this, they made the perfect partner for Hop Culture’s new event. An inclusive network of Samuel Adams and Boston Beer Company coworkers, aptly named Labels Out, recognized the importance of the festival as part of their ongoing mission to support and encourage their peers as members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community.

In 2020, Samuel Adams announced its partnership with GLAAD, including a $100,000 donation to the organization committed to rewriting the script for LGBTQ+ acceptance in addition to a commitment to education and training for coworkers. The brewery launched Love Conquers All, a Pride platform created in partnership with GLAAD, inspired by Love Conquers Ale, a Blackberry Basil Lime Gose limited release brewed by and for the LGBTQ+ community. To introduce Love Conquers All, Samuel Adams created a powerful video series called Poetry of Pride, to illustrate the power of poetry as a medium and expression designed to unite communities and amplify voices. Filmed inside the historic Stonewall inn, the series featured original poetry written by Teddy Geiger and Richard Blanco, recited by notable Broadway members of the LGBTQ+ community.

All in all, Samuel Adams has made huge strides to support the queer community, and Hop Culture is honored to partner with this revolutionary brewery as the presenting sponsor for its Queer Beer Festival.

So, what does the Hop Culture x Samuel Adams Pour Out Your Pride contest look like? Here’s what you need to know.

What is Hop Culture x Samuel Adams’ Pour Out Your Pride Contest?

The Hop Culture x Samuel Adams’ Pour Out Your Pride Contest is a competition asking people to submit a design, illustration, drawing, or poem that represents what it means to them to be a powerful queer person in craft beer.

Who Can Enter?

This Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States or DC, age 18 or older.

Although Hop Culture is more than happy to take submissions from anyone, we respectfully ask for understanding around the idea that only those who identify as queer will be eligible to win. LGBTQ+ allies and friends are an incredibly important part of our community, but our goals for this contest are to amplify queer voices and provide a platform for a marginalized community.

How Do I Enter?

To submit your design, simply post it on Instagram with the hashtag #pouroutyourpride and #contest. Then follow @samueladamsbeer and @hopculturemag to see the winners. The five-semi finalists will be announced on April 5th, 2020. The final winner will be announced on April 19th, 2021, at which point we’ll be in contact for the art files. And that’s it!

How Long Will the Pout Out Your Pride Contest Run?

March 15th to March 31st at 11:59 PM EST – First round entries will be accepted. From there, a representative panel from Hop Culture and Samuel Adams will choose five semi-finalists.

April 5th – The five semi-finalists will be announced via Hop Culture’s Instagram page (@hopculturemag). Each of the five semi-finalists will be contacted through Instagram and sent an additional questionnaire and art release.

April 14th – Semi-finalist questionnaire due.

April 19th – Hop Culture and Samuel Adams will announce the final winner.

May TBD – The posters with the winning designs from all semi-finalists will go on sale with all proceeds donated to GLAAD!

May TBD – The YETI Colsters with the final winning design will go on sale with all proceeds donated to GLAAD!

What Do I Win?

Five semi-finalists will have their submissions displayed on Hop Culture’s Instagram (@hopculturemag) and printed on 100 limited-edition 18×24 posters that will be sold online. All proceeds from the sales of these posters will be donated to GLAAD, an organization rewriting the script for LGBTQ acceptance and tackling tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue.

And, one lucky finalist will additionally have their winning design showcased on 300 exclusive limited-edition YETI Colsters (generously donated by YETI) that will be sold to the public prior to the festival. All of the proceeds from the Colsters will also be donated to GLAAD. Additionally, the final winner will be featured on Hop Culture’s Instagram (@hopculturemag) and profiled in an exclusive editorial piece on HopCulture.com.

Are There Any Rules on My Pour Out Your Pride Submission?

In order to meet the specifications of the YETI Colster, please note that the final winning design will be printed in a single color. We still encourage you to submit a full-color design because all five semi-finalist designs will be printed in color. However, please know that while we can represent the integrity of your design in full color on social media and on the semi-finalist winning posters, we will only be able to print on the Colster in a single color.

Who Chooses the Pour Out Your Pride Semi-Finalists and the Final Winner?

Winners will be chosen by a representative panel from Hop Culture and Samuel Adams.

What if I Have a Question That Wasn’t Answered?

Didn’t see an answer to your question here? Please direct any additional questions to Grace Weitz at [email protected]

Foodtruck Spotlight: Kona Ice

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Molly and Brad Eaton began Kona Ice of Dayton in 2016. We loved the product and the colorful trucks! We love being involved in the community and schools. Kona Ice has allowed us the opportunity to be at as many fun events as we can! This photo was taken when they brought our first Kona Ice truck home in 2015. Their daughters were only 18 months and 4 years old, and Molly says, “like most great adventures in life, we didn’t really know what we were doing, but just started figuring it out as we went along.”

When asked what people should know about Kona, Molly says “We’re mobile. We’re fun. We’re stocked with the most delicious flavors you’ve ever tasted.” Their most popular seller is Blackberry Mojito in a Kona Ice color changing cup!

Need a moment of pure bliss? Kona Ice has you covered. Molly invites you to “come visit us, let our sweet tunes sweep you away to an island in the middle of the ocean. And while you’re there, kick up your feet and enjoy a nice cup of our premium shaved ice.”

A HUGE part of what they’re doing at the moment is making sure that their trucks and updated serving procedures are 100% clean and safe before they head out to events.

Nationally, Kona Ice has even partnered with a company called MicroShield360. They’ve applied their product to every surface in their trucks. It lays down a barrier that kills germs, viruses and more, instantly on contact for an entire year! As they say, we want our customers’ experience to be completely clean and safe.


Look fo a Kona trucks at parties and festivals near you in  2021! To book them for an upcoming event reach out to Molly at [email protected].

Virtual Cooking Class with Owners of Grist!

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Here’s your chance to cook a meal with guidance from Chefs Casey & Patrick Van Voorhis of Grist!

On Saturday, March 2oth this talented couple will walk  you through the preparation and cooking process for a 3 course meal via video, complete with a wine and cocktail tutorial as well.

What You Get:  

  • Restaurant-grade ingredients for a three-course meal
  • A refreshing cocktail to enjoy as you prepare your meal
  • One bottle of wine perfectly paired to enjoy with your meal
  • A link to a virtual cooking class so you can cook along with the chef

How It Works:  

  • Choose your registration type and make your payment.
    Runs $150/couple or $80 per individual
  • You will receive an email immediately confirming your payment was received. This is your dinner reservation!
  • You will receive another email NO LATER THAN 6:00 pm on the Wednesday before the event providing you with a list of basic pantry items (salt, pepper, etc.) and cooking utensils you will need to provide, along with a zoom link to the virtual cooking class.
  • You will pick up your pre-measured and individually packaged meal ingredients and beverages the Friday before the event at the Ronald McDonald House anytime between 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
  • At 5:30 pm on the day of the event, log in to the zoom virtual class and join a live cooking demonstration.

Can’t make this class?  Check the schedule for future monthly classes.

 

Great Miami Riverway’s PIZZA TRAIL

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Announcing the Great Miami Riverway’s PIZZA TRAIL of pizza shops. Locally-owned pizza shops are a source of pride for communities, and serve as part of the fabric of each Riverway community.

Did you know that the largest pizza ever baked weighed 26,883 pounds? For some perspective – that is 44 times heavier than the Wright brother’s Wright Flyer aircraft!

That particular pizza measured 122 feet, 8 inches in diameter, weighed 26,883 pounds, and contained 9,920 pounds of flour, 3,960 pounds of cheese, 1 763 pounds of mushrooms, 1,984 pounds of tomato puree, and 1,984 pounds of chopped tomatoes.

If you’re looking for a pizza that can actually fit in your car – or plane – for takeout, the Great Miami Riverway has every kind pf pie imaginable.

Locally-owned pizza shops are a source of pride for communities, and serve as part of the fabric of each Riverway community. And they all have a story behind them, a story of a small business owner who’s worked long hours to build a loyal customer base that lasts years and years.

A favorite in Hamilton, Richard’s Pizza was first opened by Richard Underwood in 1955. Richard’s daughters continue to run the business in five locations around Hamilton. He said in a 2019 Hamilton Journal News article “…we only buy the best products available.  That typically means tomatoes, pepperoni and cheese from local, family-owned businesses. We don’t believe in short cuts or adding sugar to our sauce,” Richard said. “You can make a cheap pizza that way, but that doesn’t work for us. It’s all about quality.”

The pizza shops of the Riverway offer hometown favorites, gourmet flavors, gluten-free, vegan, and GIGANTIC. Your favorite shop is probably on this list, but use the Pizza Trail list to pick a new place to visit, or hop the whole trail and try them all!

Your favorite is probably on this list, but pick a new one to try – or travel the whole trail and try them all!

Old Scratch Pizza

Old Scratch Pizza is a casual, counter-service, walk-in-only restaurant. Our Neapolitan-style pies are quickly crafted in our 800° wood-burning ovens, and served with 20 taps of local and regio…

Old Scratch Pizza
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Original Flying Pizza

The Original is still the best! Are you a fan of The Flying Pizza? Visit us often to see our specials, what’s new and hit our website too… www.originalflyingpizza.com

Original Flying Pizza
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Pisanello’s Pizza

A local favorite with pizza, subs, sandwiches, salads and lunch specials, this renovated hardware store features a pizza parlor on the street level, two meeting rooms on the second floor, and a grand …

Pisanello's Pizza
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3 Joe’s Pizzeria and Trattoria

This beautiful restaurant serves authentic Italian food including pastas and delicious pizza. They also feature tasty soups, desserts and a complete wine list.

3 Joe’s Pizzeria and Trattoria
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Richard’s Pizza

Since 1955, Richard’s Pizza has been family owned and operated. Grab a slice or a whole pie, or try one of our World-Famous Italian Steak Sandwiches!

Richard's Pizza
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Ron’s Pizza and Ribs

We’ve got some of the best food in our town and a great selection from which your whole family can choose. From Pizza to Pasta, from Seafood to Salads, not to mention crowd favorite Soups, …

Ron's Pizza and Ribs
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A & G Pizza

The BEST pizza in Franklin – heck – in the world!!

A & G Pizza
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Al’s Pizza

Al’s Pizza serves the finest pizza in Sidney, OH. We at Al’s Pizza are proud to say that our dough is made fresh every day. Our pizza sauce and dough are made from scratch bringing you the great taste…

Al's Pizza
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The Trojan Horse

“We’re More Than Just Pizza!” #troyohio #supportsmallbusiness #blessed #thetrojanhorse #foodie #local #pizza #love

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DJ’s Pizza Alley

 

DJ's Pizza Alley
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The Slice Pie

The Slice Pie is a no Frills Pizza shop ‘delivering’ Unbelievably great NY style pizza with our World famous Pickle Pie!! We use Only the Freshest Ingredients, the way it used to be. San Marzano tomat…

The Slice Pie
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Ron’s Pizza West Carrollton

Ron’s Pizza is the place to go for the best pizza in Dayton. Our homemade dough and fresh ingredients will quickly make you a fan! We promise that once you have a taste, you will definitely be back ag…

Ron's Pizza West Carrollton
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Pappa’s Pizza Palace

Our gluten-free pizza is flavorful and oh, so, delicious. We are told that Pappa’s Pizza Palace offers the best gluten-free pizza option in Dayton, Ohio. Our customers claim that our GF pizza crust could pass for wheat.

Pappa's Pizza Palace
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Where To Get Deals on Pizza For National Pi Day!

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Sunday, March 14, 2021, is National Pi Day in the United States! The holiday honors the mathematical constant known as pi (π). According to Scientific American, pi is the “ratio of the circumference of any circle to the diameter of that circle.” No matter how big or small the circle is, the ratio will always equal pi.

Technically speaking, the value of pi is 3.141592653589793238 (that’s a lot of numbers!), but when shortened to 3.14, it becomes clear why we celebrate National Pi Day on March 14 every year.

The thing we love most about Pi Day (besides the cool math facts) is that it inspires local and nationwide deals on pizza pies!

  • Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen – Celebrate Pi Day by enjoying the restaurant’s signature menu item, Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, for only $9.99.  Available for dine-in or to go.
  • Junior’s Pizza and Wings & Subs: any and all medium pizzas $12.99 each pickup or dine in
  • Kroger: Through March 16, Kroger will be selling 8-inch bakery-fresh pies for just $3.14 each. You can use this coupon to get a discounted pie at a location near you.
  • Marco’s Pizza: Buy one large pizza and get another for $3.14 on Sunday, March 14, 2021 with promo code “PIDAY.”
  • MacKenzie River Restaurant– Enjoy 20% OFF your subtotal when you order a pizza pie online this Sunday, March 14th (3.14). Just use code PIDAY at checkout.
  • Papa John’s: $12 Large Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza Deal On March 14, 2021
  • Pot Belly Sandwich Shop: Awarding 314 lucky Perks members free Chicken Pot Pie Soup. Potbelly will randomly pick 314 Potbelly Perks loyalty members and drop the freebie in their accounts to use.
  • Rapid Fired Pizza–  Sunday March 14 order online or stop in for your choice of a personal cheese pizza for $3.14, or a build your own with your choice of toppings for only $5.00. It’s that easy. No coupon or calculator required! *Not valid with any other offers. Offer good March 14, 2021. Excludes 14″ pizzas. Gluten free crust and extra cheese available for an additional cost.
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  • Uno Pizzeria & Grill: Offering $3.14 Individual Thin Crust Cheese Pizza Deal On March 14, 2021

6th Annual Carroll St. Pat’s Fest- A 2 Day Event

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We invite you to support the 6th Annual Carroll St. Pat’s Fest!  Organized by Carroll High School Parents, the Alumni Association, and Carrolleer Band Boosters, the weekend will consist of a 2-day carryout event with an online silent auction and livestream entertainment to kick off St. Patrick’s Week.

How To Win Hashbrowns For a Year

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Waffle House has  partnered with Heinz to bring you a sweepstakes for your chance to win free hashbrowns for a year* and 10 others can win a $100 Waffle House gift card!

Share a picture that show  how you #HeinzYourHashbrowns by posting to Twitter or Instagram of how you enjoy your Waffle House meal with Heinz Ketchup or other sauces! Be sure to use the hashtag #HeinzYourHashbrowns #Sweepstakes and tag Waffle House and Heinz to qualify.

*Fulfilled in a $1000 Waffle House Gift Card Ends 03/31/21. All participants must be 18+. No purchase necessary. For more information visit this link.

Twitter: @wafflehouse & @heinztweets
Instagram: @wafflehouseofficial & @heinz

Lily’s Oyster Happy Hour Starts Today

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Lily’s in the Oregon District will be offering discounted oyster happy hour from Tuesday through Sunday from 5-7pm until March 21st for dine in only. According to owner Emily Mendenhall, “we had so much fun at this year’s 2-week oyster fest and we’ve been brainstorming what we’d like to do for a revamped happy hour.  We’ll run this for 2 weeks and then evaluate it to see if it’s well received enough to make it a permanent thing.”

They’ll be serving up  oysters on the half shell, oyster shooters, fried oysters, oyster po boys, and Vietnamese baked oysters- “which are a Cochon (a NOLA restaurant owner Emily once worked at) inspired baked oyster in a garlic, lemony compound butter with red pepper flakes,” according to Chef Don Warfe,  who also shared that it was one of the big hits during their Oyster Fest.   There will also be specials on glasses of wine, beer, and cocktails!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oyster lovers are encouraged to arrive early, as they will start each day with a limited quantity to ensure freshness, and when they are gone they are gone.  Warfe shares they will have both east coast oysters, which are generally saltier, a bit bigger, chewier, and have a longer, paisley shape. as well as  west coast oysters that seem to have a  signature cucumber or melon note, they’re mild in salt and tend to be smaller overall.

 

Reservations are suggested, make them by  calling 937-723-7637, walk ins welcome as well.

Lily’s Dayton

329 E 5th St
Dayton, OH 45402

Tuesday- Thursday  5 – 9pm
Friday: 5 – 10pm
Saturday: 10am – 2pm, 5 – 10pm
Sunday: 10am – 2pm, 5 – 9:30pm