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Moeller Brew Barn Releases HAY-Z Pale Ale

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Moeller Brew Barn’s new First Edition HAY-Z Pale Ale is set to release in both Brew Barn Taprooms (Troy and Maria Stein)  on Thursday, December 10. The fruity, floral and refreshing pale ale has loads of centennial, amarillo, galena and mosaic hops, along with an optimistic story in hopes of ending 2020 on a positive note. “With over 50 beers hitting the faucets, 2020 has been an experimental year. More than a dozen were the hoppy kind, my favorite. We’ve taken what we’ve learned, added a twist and are proud to announce our HAY-Z Pale Ale,” said Nick Moeller, Founder of Moeller Brew Barn.

The inspiration behind this ale’s fruity, floral flavor and visual style is The Old Farmer’s Almanac, an annual entertaining piece, plump full of predictions. As much of midwest Ohio is known for its prolific farming communities, locals can resonate with the nod to the publication. The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been published since 1792 during George Washington’s first term as president.

“Both Brew Barn locations are displayed on the can label, along with the agricultural landscape seen in the Maria Stein and Troy areas. The lively illustration includes Troy’s historic WACO biplane in the vivid orange sky, while rows of crops and silos cover the fields,” stated Jess Nielsen, Brand Manager of Moeller Brew Barn. “We all know that 2020 has been every bit unexpected,” said Moeller. “Our goal with this HAY-Z Pale Ale is to acknowledge that uncertainty while anticipating a better tomorrow. It’s bright and refreshing – what most of us are looking for in the new year.”

 

HAY-Z Pale Ale kegs and cans are set to hit distributors on December 14. The HAY-Z Pale Ale is just one of many late 2020 releases at Moeller Brew Barn. Every week through December, additional seltzer and beer releases will be announced to celebrate the season. To learn more, visit Moeller Brew Barn’s online untappd menu or www.moellerbrewbarn.com.

Moeller Brew Barn Maria Stein, Ohio
8016 Marion Drive | 419.925.3005

 

Moeller Brew Barn Troy, Ohio

214 W. Main Street | 937.552.9430

Wheat Penny’s Patio- Warm and Safe!

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It’s 36 degrees out currently and I’m having lunch on the patio (Tarte Flambe Pizza)  at Wheat Penny.  And with just 4 of the 6 heaters turned on, it’s toasty warm on the partially enclosed patio.  I came down to talk with Chef/Owner Liz Valenti about her decision to close the dining room, but still serve meals on the patio and do carry out.

As Liz talks, it’s easy to tell that she’s done a lot of research and is passionate about making the best decision for her guests and staff.  She consulted with an engineer about how to achieve maximum air flow on the patio and invested about $20,000 installing a Haiku UV-C Ceiling Fan and heaters.  The fan evenly circulates air through their system, which includes UV-C light rays that destroy and neutralize 99.99% of airborne pathogens. It removes mold, bacteria, and viruses – including the COVID-19 virus.

Wheat Penny will be adding additional wall mounted heating in the next couple of weeks.  Liz feels confident that her patio is safe and will be a viable option throughout the winter. Their tables are still socially distanced and of course staff are masked up.  “Because of the fresh air circulation, our patio is actually safer than than our dining room at this point.  We hope as things move forward to install a Haiku in the dining room.”

Back in March when the shutdown happened Wheat Penny and it’s sister restaurant Meadowlark had to lay off staff. They helped them file for unemployment and figure out what to do about their insurance and feed them weekly and stayed actively involved with lives of those we’ve laid off.   

Today Liz choked up as she  shared she had to lay off a couple more.  But they have plans to drop Door Dash and Uber Eats to launch their own in house delivery, which could bring back 3 employees. Initially delivery will be in a 3 mile range of each restaurant and then expanding as they master it.

Chef Liz shared that “the carryout menu will be expanding, we’ll be developing more family pack meals, utilizing our smoker more, smoking brisket. Our pizza’s, plated dinners and pasta’s have been our best sellers and I’m amazed at how many people are ordering our egg plant fries for take out.  I’m actually driving up to Chicago Sunday to pick up rice flour to make more, as our local purveyors have been unable to source it. To-go cocktails have also been a meaningful addition to carry outs, saying it’s not unusual for an order to be a pizza and 3 cocktails, which helps us keep bartenders on staff. We’ve also been doing some large take outs for companies that are gifting individually packaged meals with their employees and then eating together via zoom.

As we continue to chat, she shares that Covid has been the ultimate team building experience and truly improved the communication of the staff at both locations, because they’ve needed to be frank about what’s happening and they are speaking without filters.  She’s also really encouraged by the conversations being had with local and state lawmakers, and the guidance and advocacy being done on behalf of restaurants by the Ohio Restaurant Association.  As a matter of she has to end our conversation to take a call from Senator Sherrod Brown.

She left me with a final statement saying “our restaurants are making decisions based on health experts and aggressively adhering to the rules, while trying to keep as many people employed and feed. We hope our community will continue to support us and all the local eateries.”

Wheat Penny Oven and Bar

515 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45410 
(937) 496-5268
Tuesday- Thursday 11am – 8pm
Friday & Saturday 11am -9pm

 

Ohio Craft ExBEERiences Auction Online

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The Ohio Craft Brewers Association (OCBA) has some unique gift ideas for the craft beer enthusiast on your holiday shopping list. The inaugural Ohio Craft ExBEERiences Auction features dozens of beer-centric experience packages donated by Ohio breweries and other supporters of the state’s brewing industry. Available experiences include canoe and bike trips with brewers, private brewery tours, opportunities to create and brew new beers, and much more.

The Ohio Craft ExBEERiences Auction will be held online from Dec. 3-12, 2020. Many of the donated experiences are designed for individuals or small groups in order to comply with protocols designed to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Several have an outdoor component or can be redeemed at a future date when public health conditions are favorable. Proceeds from the sale of each package benefit OCBA, the non-profit organization formed to promote, protect, diversify and unify Ohio’s craft breweries.

In normal times, OCBA relies on income from popular beer tasting events like Winter Warmer Fest in Cleveland and Six One Pour in Columbus. OCBA uses those funds to advocate for craft beer-friendly legislation at the Ohio statehouse, provide educational resources to member breweries, offer valuable marketing reach through programs like the Ohio On Tap app, and to facilitate collaboration and cooperation among Ohio’s breweries so they can continue to make world class, award-winning beer.

With state and local restrictions on large gatherings still in place to slow the spread of coronavirus, OCBA has been forced to cancel several fundraising events in 2020 and 2021. To generate revenue crucial to furthering the organization’s mission, OCBA has launched several new campaigns this year. Ohio Brew Haul was rolled out in May to encourage craft beer fans to order beer for carry out and delivery from their local breweries. Ohio Pint Day followed in October with more than 110 breweries offering a collectible pint glass with art by Adam Hernandez. OCBA is also offering limited edition sweatshirts in connection with next year’s planned Winter Warmer Cask Day, to be held in place of a large public tasting event.

“Craft beer has always been about more than just the liquid in the glass,” said OCBA executive director Mary MacDonald. “Our members have graciously donated their time and effort to create these unique experiences to connect with craft beer fans. We greatly appreciate the support of our breweries and Ohio beer enthusiasts as we continue to navigate the challenges brought on by the pandemic.”

Founded in 2007, the Ohio Craft Brewers Association is a nonprofit guild that exists to promote, preserve, diversify and unify Ohio’s craft brewing industry. We aspire to be recognized as the industry leader at both state and national levels for preserving the art of making high-quality, unique craft beer; to serve as the unified voice for craft brewers across the state; to advocate on behalf of the Ohio craft beer industry; to contribute to systemic, local community development by driving economic and job growth, while creating experiences that bring people together; and to serve as a beacon for local production and manufacturing through craft beer, resulting in diverse choices for consumers.

Shop Online From Dayton’s Newest Bakery

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Salt Block Biscuit Co., located at 115 E. Third Street,  has launched its online bakery.  The online ordering site allows customers to purchase bakery items to share; biscuits, cornbread, jams, cakes and cobblers with a minimum of 48-hour notice.
With the launch of the online bakery, Salt Block has revealed its holiday gift packages, and gift certificates
available for purchase through the site.  Gift packages range from $42 – $110 and include biscuits, jams, honey, tinned seafoods, truffle oils…. did I mention TRUFFLES?

Rosy, Comfy & Cozy

(6) mini biscuits of your choice; the mother minis, everything biscuit, or cheddar thyme mini biscuits. Paired with a 13oz jar of Bonne Maman preserves; cherry, fig or peach. Accompanied by 50 sleeves of The Tea of Republic. Perfect for a slow morning or an afternoon wind-down. Embellished with assorted pieces of chocolates and chocolate truffles.  $42.00

Jingle All the Way

(6) mini biscuits of your choice; the mother minis, everything biscuit, or cheddar thyme mini biscuits. Paired with (3) tinned seafoods of your choice; Perfect for the savory seafood extraordinaire. Embellished with assorted pieces of chocolates and chocolate truffles.  $45.00

A Few of our Favorite Things

(6) mini biscuits of your choice; the mother minis, everything biscuit, or cheddar thyme mini biscuits. Paired with a 2.8oz jar of Truffle Hunter Black Truffle Slices and 4.23oz jar of Truffle Hunter White Truffle Acacia Honey. A perfect gift for a foodie who enjoys a rich indulge of flavor. Embellished with assorted pieces of chocolates and chocolate truffles.  $100.00

Hang All the Mistletoe

Your choice of a Baker’s Dz Mini Biscuits or (8) Large Biscuits; the mother, everything, or cheddar thyme biscuits. Paired with (3) 1oz jars of Wilkin & Sons spreads; Strawberry, Orange Marmalade, and Honey. Accompanied by 13.5oz Bees Knees Spicy Honey and your choice of 3.38oz Truffle Hunter Oil; White, Black or English Truffle. Finished with your choice of tinned seafood. Embellished with assorted pieces of chocolates and chocolate truffles. The ultimate gift package for all things savory, sweet and over the top!  $110.00

Cakes

Lemon chiffon 12″ round whole cake layered with lemon curd and mascarpone cream; serves 12-15 people. Great for special occasions; birthdays, anniversaries… actually it’s always a good time for cake! $65

Also available, buttermilk chocolate, zucchini & Grapefruit.

Cobblers

Apple and sweet bing cherry cobbler served in a 9×13 pan; serves 10-12 people. Make any day a holiday with a warm slice of cobbler. Serve with or without your favorite scoop of ice cream.

Also available in apple, peach and mixed berry.
So many more options are available on the website and even more treats are on the shelves of the downtown bakery.

St. Anne the Tart’s Socially-Distanced Holiday Cookie Swap

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For centuries the comforting ritual of cookie baking and exchanging has been one of the sweetest ties that bind neighbors, friends, and community members together during the holiday season. It’s­ the one time of the year when dozens of billowy sugar cookies laden with thick swoops of icing, gingerbread dusted with powdery sugar, and crispy biscotti for coffee-dipping are baked simply with a desire to share and to send a bit of our family roots into the home of another to let them know that they are loved.

Share Some Recipes.  Or Just Eat the Cookies.

This year we’re not going to let COVID have the last laugh on this 400+ year tradition. Let the holiday merrymaking continue!

In a year of pandemic proportions, we will host our cookie swap in the safest way possible. Here’s how St. Anne the Tart sees this unfolding:

Theme: We’re theming this year’s cookie swap around the idea of family stories. In a year when we have never felt more disconnected from one another, our cookie swap will give you the chance to connect through the sharing of memories, allowing you to know one another in a deeper, more meaningful way. We welcome recipe submissions that are inclusive of all holiday celebrations – from Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, St. Lucia Day and more.

Submissions: We will be accepting submissions for cookies that have a story attached to them. Maybe it was your grandfather’s recipe he brought from his childhood and baked for his grandkids each year. It could be the memory of the cookie you had while sitting on the lap of Santa for the first time and have replicated ever since. It could be the cookies you remember most fondly baking with your kids when they were small. We want to know not just the recipe, but the story. The feelings and the sentiments about the smells, tastes, and experiences of baking them. While we can ultimately only choose 12 cookie recipes for this year’s box, we will work hard to provide the recipes and stories of all submissions to our St. Anne the Tart Cookie Box customers.

Recipe entries accepted: Nov 25-Dec 2

Recipe winners notified: Dec. 4

Box orders: Order Box.  Now through Dec 11 (or until Sold Out)

Box Pickup: Dec 18

**delivery options available within the US. Please email to request assistance with cookie box delivery at [email protected] 

This year we’re not going to let COVID have the last laugh on this 400+ year tradition. Let the holiday merrymaking continue!

In a year of pandemic proportions, we will host our cookie swap in the safest way possible. Here’s how we see this so beautifully unfolding:

Theme: We’re theming this year’s cookie swap around the idea of family stories. In a year when we have never felt more disconnected from one another, our cookie swap will give you the chance to connect through the sharing of memories, allowing you to know one another in a deeper, more meaningful way. We welcome recipe submissions that are inclusive of all holiday celebrations – from Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, St. Lucia Day and more.

Submissions: We will be accepting submissions for cookies that have a story attached to them. Maybe it was your grandfather’s recipe he brought from his childhood and baked for his grandkids each year. It could be the memory of the cookie you had while sitting on the lap of Santa for the first time and have replicated ever since. It could be the cookies you remember most fondly baking with your kids when they were small. We want to know not just the recipe, but the story. The feelings and the sentiments about the smells, tastes, and experiences of baking them. While we can ultimately only choose 12 cookie recipes for this year’s box, we will work hard to provide the recipes and stories of all submissions to our St. Anne the Tart Cookie Box customers. lease email [email protected] by November 30th. Each submission should have a typed recipe and a written out story behind the recipe. If you have any holiday family photos that would fit well with the story, feel free to send that as well!

Decision: There are no specific criteria for a cookie to be chosen or not, and there is no prize for having your recipe included in this year’s cookie swap box. This is not a lose/win but rather a (tough!) decision our team will make based on a multitude of variables (fragility, complexity, ingredients, shelf-life, processes, to name a few).

After submission, you will be notified by December 4th if your recipe will be making an appearance in this year’s box!

Pre-ordering a box: From our recipe submitters to our cookie eaters, anyone is welcome to pre-order a cookie swap box! Pre-orders for our cookie swap boxes will be available on our online store starting today up until December 11th. Once your box has been pre-ordered, you can either schedule to pick-up or have your cookie swap box delivered (within the US). Boxes will be available for pick-up on the hill on December 18th.

What you will receive: Each festive box will include 12 unique, distinct cookies safely baked in our commercial kitchen space and carefully packaged. Each cookie will come with a story and recipe card so that you can both make the cookies at home throughout each holiday season and learn a bit more about why that recipe is so treasured by someone else.

Co-op Downtown Restaurant Delivery Service Now Available

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Our local restaurants have been struggling during the pandemic and as many of you may have read, traditional meal delivery services like Door Dash and Uber Eats charge these businesses up to 30%  of the order in handling and delivery fees.

So Co-Op Dayton, Flyer Consulting and local downtown eateries have banded together to launch a delivery service co-op that will be owned by the restaurants as well as the employees that will deliver the meals.

Starting small, the delivery zone for 937 Delivers is currently within five miles of downtown and here’s the line up of the restaurants that are participating:

The Dublin Pub, Lily’s Dayton, The Pizza Bandit, Butter Cafe, Franco’s Ristorante Italiano, Trolley Stop, Uno Pizzeria & Grill, Ghostlight Coffee, Fantasma taco, Phebe’s Cafe’, Oregon Express Bar and Restaurant, Smokin Barbecue

To order head to their website, then pick a restaurant, check out their menu and place your order online.

Delivery hours will be:

Mon – Thurs: 11am – 9pm
Friday: 11am -10pm
Saturday: 10am – 10pm
Sunday: 10am – 9pm

To stay update as they add restaurants or expand delivery area, join their mailing list.

 

Agave & Rye Now Open In Troy

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In a spot that was served up Italian eats for 25 years on the square in Troy, now opens it’s serve up “epic tacos and tequila” as  Agave & Rye.  Offering a chef-inspired take on the standard taco, this will be the sixth  location for this chain. Offering 20 different taco options, 7 different chip and dip combinations, 90 tequilas and over 80 bourbons, they pride themselves on Epic experiences.

 

Open seven days a week at 11am, tacos are prepared from scratch, using fresh produce and protein to create a mix of hot meats and cool toppings. Their menu offers options for Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Vegan palettes, and even has a section of the menu feature “NOT A TACO” options that include a burger, salad, enchiladas, and turkey lo mein. But there’s no doubt that tacos are the star, as you can see from this section of the menu:

Happy hour is offered Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with $2 off all epic tacos, $3 chips and queso, $2 domestic beer in cans, $6 bourbon peach punch and $6 Margaritas. Taco Tuesday is celebrated all day with $2-4 tacos, and the same drink features as their happy hour.  Whiskey Wednesday offers $2 off all whiskey and bourbon pours.  If you make it to dessert, they offer carrot cake and chocolate cake in portions they advertise as large enough for two.

2 N Market St., Troy, OH 45373

 

MON – SAT
11am-11pm

SUN
11am-10pm

(937) 741-TACO

 

Miguel’s Tacos Open Friday!

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Miguel’s Taco Truck has been in a familiar fixture around Yellow Springs for the last few years.  It debuted at the 2016 Street Fair and is often parked by the Yellow Springs Brewery or in Kings Yards. When you see that truck you can count on getting some freshly made taco’s or nacho’s. Miguel Espinosa prides himself  on using nothing from a can and hand making his sauces daily. A  few weeks ago Espinosa, announced on his facebook page that the truck was being put to rest so final preparations could be made to open the bricks and mortar version.

The new location for Miguel’s Tacos is at 101 Corry St in Yellow Springs.  Miguel says that the eatery will be open this Friday, November 27th and daily thereafter from 11:00 am – 9:00 pm.

Miguel, who was born in Mexico and moved to New York at 15. His father was a chef in a Mexican restaurant and Miguel started cooking as well.  He worked in a pizza place and when he felt he’s learned all he could there he moved on to a French restaurant and then an Asian restaurant.  Along the way he also bartended as some fancy places in NYC. After New York he found his way to a sushi restaurant in Tampa, Florida.  Several businesses later Espinosa, his wife and their 3 children moved to his wife’s hometown of Yellow Springs, when Dawn was hired as a development director for Yellow Spring schools.

It was after that that Miguel felt the need to cook for others again, and hence the food truck. Meals you can look forward to at the restaurant are pictured below:

Quesadillas with warm flour tortilla, your choice of meat, Chihuahua cheese, shaved lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guac on the side!

Fish Tacos

Restaurants Going Into Hibernation

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Ok As the temperature drops, a new trend is emerging in the Miami Valley’s struggling restaurant scene: shutting down completely for the coming winter and reopening in the spring, when a vaccine may be out.

Several restaurants around the city have closed their dining rooms- just offering carry out, others have closed their  doors to hunker down through the coldest months of the year until there is a better handle on Covid 19 infections. For many, they say it is their best chance of reopening in 2021.

 

Basil’s On Market – Dayton, OH

The Downtown location is now closed. We look forward to serving you delicious dishes at our Dayton location in Spring 2021! Please continue to order your Basil’s favorites from our Beavercreek location for Pick Up or  Delivery.

Culp’s Cafe

Dayton History officials announced that Culp’s Café on the grounds of Carillon Historical Park in Dayton also will close until spring.

Meadowlark Restaurant

will be closed until Tuesday, December 1st. When we re-open, we will be doing carryout ONLY during our regular hours for lunch and dinner, and will keep the dining room closed at least until the Montgomery County Stay-At-Home Advisory ends. That date at this point is December 17. Please stay tuned for further information.

St. Anne the Tart

On the heels of the stay-home advisory and real-time updates from doctors that multiple floors of our hospitals are now filled with COVID patients, we’ve decided to close our brick-and-mortar (dine-in and carry-out) starting now through the rest of 2020. Our hope and expectation is to reevaluate the climate and circumstances as facts change and to reopen dine-in once again in January 2021.

But, please know, we are 𝗡𝗢𝗧 closing St. Anne the Tart.  We’ll sell lots of take-and-bake and holiday swag for gift giving (Shopify link is above ☝️ and will be added to often! ). We’ll rent out the greenhouse for date nights and then deep clean like crazy for the next one. We’ll be taking custom orders as always! We will be opening for pre-scheduled shopping trips to our The Tart at Home pop-up shop. We will still make birthday cakes and celebratory desserts. And we may even have a few surprises up our sleeves…

 

Wheat Penny Oven and Bar

We have made the tough decision to close the in door dining room for the time being, until further notice. We will continue to have the HEATED PATIO dining area open along with our pop up patio for seating (as weather permits on the pop up patio)
We will also continue to offer carry out with curbside pickup as well as delivery. Please stay safe. And thank you, thank you, thank you for continuing to support us through carry out if our patio seating is full. Your support sustains us and warms our hearts 💕!

Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2020

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It’s no question that Turkey Day is one of the best (and filling) holidays of the year but with the stress of mandated quarantine and COVID-19, we don’t blame you one bit if you want a little help or skip the cooking entirely this year.  There are a number of restaurants open for the holidays, offering special feast of turkey and all the traditional sides. Many of those that will be open will be offering limited options, not their entire menu.

A word to the wise before you head out to any of these restaurants. Be sure to give them a call to double-check their holiday hours, as  many are reservation only and may already be sold out.

Here are the restaurants that stay open on this special day to serve you a festive holiday menu:

316 Tap & Barrel Grill

111 W. Main St., Medway, OH 45341 (937) 849-0423.    noon-4pm
Traditional Thanksgiving dinner and smoked turkey dinner along with some other favorites

Angies Firehouse

703 Watervliet Ave, Dayton.    (937) 252-5125     11am – 4pm

Serving up turkey & gravy, stuffing, mashed potato, & your choice of a side, roll and  pie all for $11.

Bob Evans

This year, Cracker Barrel is still running on normal business hours, even on Thanksgiving Day so if you really don’t want the hassle, dine in and enjoy a hot Thanksgiving meal starting at 11 AM! Find the location nearest you.

Bravo Italian Kitchen

2770 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton, OH 45459    (937) 439-1294  11am – 8:30pm

Book your spot at our Thanksgiving table to enjoy our delicious Thanksgiving Feast served family style or all our authentic Italian favorites.

Carvers Steaks & Chops

1535 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Centerville, OH 45459. (937) 433-7099

 

Cooper’s Hawk

5220 Cornerstone North Blvd, Centerville, OH 45440  (937) 900-9463

  • Butternut Squash Soup with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds and Sour Cream
  • Slow-Roasted Turkey with Pan Gravy, Traditional Stuffing, Mary’s Potatoes, Roasted and Glazed Green Beans & Carrots, and Cranberry Sauce
  • Eli’s Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake
  • Kids get a Chocolate Truffle for Dessert and a Kid’s Beverage

$28.99 per adult // $12.99 per kid (under 12)

Cracker Barrel

5770 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, (937) 432-2431, 6am – 10pm
7171 Miller Lane, Butler Twp, (937) 890-0047; 6am  to 10 pm
3280 Town Blvd, Middletown, (513) 727-4727; 6am  to 10 pm
105 West Leffel Lane, Springfield (937) 325-8221; 6am  to 10 pm
Turkey and traditional sides. No reservations taken

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

4432 Walnut Street, Dayton, OH 45440
937-320-9548     Open 11am – 8pm

Starting at $49 per guest Thanksgiving 3-COURSE MENU

Starter
choice of FLEMING’S SALAD** walnuts, tomatoes, dried cranberries, red onion, lemon balsamic vinaigrette LOBSTER BISQUE north atlantic lobster, spiced sherry cream

Entrée
choice of MIXED HERB-ROASTED TURKEY BREAST | 49 dark meat or combination available upon request PETITE FILET MIGNON* | 64 8oz & peppercorn sauce PRIME BONE-IN RIBEYE* | 74 20oz & peppercorn sauce served with Savory Housemade Stuffing & Turkey Gravy

Sides to Share
MASHED POTATOES GREEN BEANS & ONIONS CINNAMON-ORANGE INFUSED CRANBERRY SAUCE

Dessert
choice of HARVEST NEW YORK CHEESECAKE** classic preparation, orange cranberry sauce, pumpkin cream, candied walnuts & cinnamon CARROT CAKE three-layer cake with cream cheese frosting, drizzle of caramel

Taqueria Mixteca

1609 E 3rd St, Dayton    (937) 258-2654.    Open 10am – 3pm

The Florentine

21 W Market St, Germantown, OH 45327-1353
(937) 855-7759

Hasty Tasty

509 Linden Ave., Dayton, (937) 254-8431;     5 am to 6 pm
Thanksgiving dinner specials, no reservations. Cost: TBA, includes dessert.

Mimi’s Cafe

4402 Walnut St. in The Greene in Beavercreek, (937) 426-9153;  8am – 8pmregular menu and traditional Thanksgiving dinner, reservations accepted

Myracles Bar And Grill

1060 Patterson Rd, Dayton     (937) 716-1173   Open from 12-7pm on Thanksgiving

Rob’s Restaurant

705 Arlington Rd, Brookville    (937) 833-3310

 

Rob’s will be open 10:30-6:00 on Thanksgiving Day.

Yankee Trace  Thanksgiving Buffet 

10000 Yankee Street, Centerville OH 45458,  (937) 438-4653

Update 11/19- Yankee Trace has just cancelled their buffet

For $17.95 per person, we will have a delicious offering of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green beans, mac-n-cheese, cranberry sauce, Waldorf salad, rolls, and pumpkin pie.

Items will be packaged family-style and available for pick-up at our front door under the portico at your previously made reservation time. 

If you are interested in this option, please contact The Golf Club at Yankee Trace at 937-435-3585 ext. 2. by Wednesday 11/25/20 at noon. We will confirm your dinner order and get your credit card information for a quick, safe delivery.

 

Waffle House

To find the closest Waffle House to you use  the store locator.
It’s open 24 hours and if you sit at the bar you can watch them flip your eggs- it’s like dinner theater.

 

Wellington Grille

2450 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45434.  (937) 426-4600

We will be Open for Thanksgiving and are taking reservations, these will be first come first serve and they are filling up quickly as our capacity is diminished.

 

Editors Note:  We are sure there may be other restaurants open, these are the ones we were able to confirm. If you know of one we should add, drop us an email.

Thanksgiving Meals Made for You

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Less stress, more time with family.

If cooking Thanksgiving dinner in 2020 isn’t your idea of enjoying Thanksgiving and it brings on too much stress, consider buying a deliciously cooked meal instead! Here’s a list of places  (list in progress, we’ll continue to add to it as we hear of more options! ) you can order your holiday meal from.

All you have to do this year is turn your oven on (required in most cases to heat up the food), set the table, light a few candles, and spend time relaxing with family. It doesn’t get any easier & stress-free…and we know you all could use less stress in your lives this holiday season.

Amber Rose Restaurant and Catering 

1400 Valley St, Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 228-2511

Thanksgiving Pre Fixe Menu (Feeds 4-6 $150)
Seven Layer Salad, Roasted & Sliced Turkey Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravy, Stuffing, Corn Soufflé, Green Bean Casserole, Cranberry Orange Relish, Rolls and Choice one Dessert-Pumpkin Roll, Pumpkin Pie, Apple Dumplingl Pecan Pie, Apple Pie

Bernstein’s Fine Catering

3100 Woodman Dr., Kettering, OH 45420
(937) 898-2761

Bison and The Boar

3377 US 35 East.  Between Eaton & West Alexandria     937-839-4500

Dinner includes roasted turkey breast with herb gravy, dressing, green beans, cranberry chutney, rolls and butter, and your choice of either mashed potatoes or candied sweet potatoes for $16/person.
Pies is available for $4/slice or whole pies. Frozen peanut butter pie, pumpkin pie, or pecan pie.

Bob Evans

Bring home Bob Evans signature Farmhouse Thanksgiving feast – all you have to do is heat it up and they’ll even include step-by-step directions so everything is done perfectly at the same time. You’ll even have the option to add additional bakery treats and extra sides if needed. Their fully equipped Turkey or Ham Farmhouse Feasts feeds up to 4 and all are available for order now for just $54.99!

thanksgiving dinner plate of turkey green beans mashed potatoes

Want to skip clean up altogether? Bob Evans plans to be open this Thanksgiving, which gives you the option to dine in with your family and save on the mess, too. Their entire Thanksgiving menu is affordable and even has meals just for the kids.

Bravo Italian Kitchen 

2770 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton, OH 45459    (937) 439-1294

Thanksgiving Feast: Sliced white meat turkey, homestyle gravy, spice Italian sausage stuffing, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.

Small Feast feeds 3 $68.99, Large feeds 6 $134.99Thanksgiving Feasts available for pick up Hot or Cold and available for pick up on Nov. 23rd to 26th. Orders must be placed by 4p.m. on 11/24/20

Brock Masterson’s Catering 

446 Patterson Road, Dayton OH 45419
(937) 298-1234 text (937-701-8926)

Pick it up the day before and reheat, so easy, relax and enjoy your family.
Thanksgiving 2020 Dinner for 4 includes the following homemade favorites:

Oven Roasted Turkey (white and dark meat, sliced/pulled), Giblet Gravy, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Praline Sweet Potato Casserole, Cornbread Stuffing, Seasoned Green Beans, Cranberry Relish, Artisan Rolls & whipped butter

Thanksgiving Meal for 4 is $99

Add our Pecan Pie for $13.  Add our Charcuterie Board for $35

Pick up on Wednesday, November 25th between 1 & 4 p.m.

Pick up order from 446 Patterson Road (we are next to the Brewski Barrel, near the corner of Shroyer & Patterson). Pull up to our commissary door and we will bring the meal out to your car.

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Cafe 1610

521 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 815-1610

We know how hard the holidays can be when it comes to being vegan. We are here to save the day! You may order as early as tomorrow and we will be taking pre-orders ONLY. Last day to order is Nov 20 so don’t wait! Available for pick up Thanksgiving Day from 10-12!

Cherry House Cafe 

1241 Meadow Bridge Dr, Beavercreek, OH 45434    (937) 320-6200

Sliced roast turkey breast with gravy, choice of accompanying sides  (fresh fruit, potato salad or broccoli raisin nut salad,) dinner rolls, and a whole pumpkin pie for $45.00 !!  All meals must be picked up on Wednesday.    Call 937-320-6200 to place your order!!!!

Cooper’s Hawk

5220 Cornerstone North Blvd, Centerville, OH 45440  (937) 900-9463
Serves 6 for $169.99
  • Pretzel Bread and Butter
  • Butternut Squash Soup
  • House Salad
  • Slow Roasted Turkey
  • Pan Gravy
  • Cranberry Sauce
  • Traditional Stuffing
  • Mary’s Potatoes
  • Roasted and Glazed Green Beans & Carrots
  • Eli’s Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake

 

 

Cracker Barrel

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Feeding a crowd? The Thanksgiving Heat & Serve Meal at Cracker Barrel feeds up to 10 people and comes with all the traditional holiday fixings your heart desires. In 2 hours or less, you can have this delicious meal ready for your family – just make sure to order it at least 24 hours beforehand!  Feed 4 to 6 for $76.99

This year, Cracker Barrel is still running on normal business hours, even on Thanksgiving Day so if you really don’t want the hassle, dine in and enjoy a hot Thanksgiving meal starting at 11 AM!

Here’s what’s included in their Thanksgiving Kit:

Two Oven-Roasted Turkey Breasts, Cornbread Dressing, Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Choice of 3 Country Sides (each serves 10), Sweet Yeast Rolls, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie

37 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 767-8291

Here’s our list of foods that can be preordered for Thanksgiving. We have been doing this for over 25 years and it’s grown to be quite popular. New this year is a package for 2-4 people. Order deadline is Sunday November 22nd.

Dewberry 1850

1414 S Patterson Blvd, Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 586-4150
Chef has planned a carry-out family-style Thanksgiving meal & we are so excited!
Pick up from 2P – 4:30P on Thanksgiving.  Skip the stove & let us cook for you!Online orders:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thanksgiving-takeaway-meal-tickets-127216904185

Chef has planned a carry-out family-style Thanksgiving meal & we are so excited!
Pick up from 2P – 4:30P on Thanksgiving.
Skip the stove & let us cook for you!Online orders:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thanksgiving-takeaway-meal-tickets-127216904185

Dorothy Lane Market

OAKWOOD (937) 299-3561
WASHINGTON SQUARE (937) 434-1294
SPRINGBORO (937) 748-6800

Fully Cooked DLM Free-Range Turkey$6.99 lb

Locally raised non-GMO free-range turkey that is oven browned, minimally processed, and free of artificial ingredients. 3/4 to 1 lb per person.  We’ll do our best to get as close a weight as reserved below, but keep in mind these birds are grown, not manufactured, so actual size may vary.

Click here for the full menu.

Elite To Go

525 W. Riverview Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45405

Traditional Holiday Turkey Feast (Feeds 6-8 people)

$129.00 Order online.   Delivery available for a small fee

Everything you’ve ever wanted in a traditional turkey dinner delivered to your door! Forget hours and hours in the oven. It arrives ready to heahttps://mcusercontent.com/2d0a6601572c04cbc1f7e22c2/images/7b1baf0e-1fe5-4564-9dec-26e311f450f4.jpgt and serve, leaving you free time to mingle with your guests or watch the big game.

This goble ‘til you woble feast includes an Herb Crusted Frenched Turkey Breast (8-9 lb. avg). Paired with Mashed Red Skin Potatoes, savory Turkey Gravy, Apple Sausage Stuffing, classic Green Bean Casserole, Spiced Cranberry Sauce and Soft Rolls.

48 hours needed to prepare your meal fresh and arrange delivery. You can schedule your preferred delivery date and time at checkout.

 

El Meson

903 E. Dixie Dr, West Carrolton, OH 45449. 937-859-8229
Tequila Marinated Turkey
Cranberry Jalapeno Salad on Greens
Three Root Mash – potatoes, yuca, and sweet potatoes
Roasted Mexican Corn
Chorizo Stuffing
Butterscotch Pumpkin Bars

Meal for 4- $89

Eudora Brewing Company

3022 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429

No turkey- but all the sides! All items will be prepared to serve two to four people, with the option to buy multiple or family-style combos. Pre-orders will be available until 9:00pm on November 20 with pickups on November 24 and November 25 between 2-4pm. All dishes should be kept refrigerated until ready to heat and enjoy.

Sides include Mashed Potatoes and Thunderball Oatmeal Stout Gravy, a Sweet Potato Casserole with ricotta cheese, toasted pecans, whiskey-soaked craisins and a drizzle of honey, Green Bean Casserole in a creamy bechamel sauce with caramelized onions topped with parmesan gruyere and panko bread crumbs and Stuffing made with Big Sky Bread Co. English Muffin Bread.

All dishes should be kept refrigerated until ready to heat and enjoy.Eudora has partnered with Ghostlight Coffee Shop and Bakery to offer a Pumpkin Pie and Pecan Pie as well so guests can pick up their entire meal (sans turkey) in one stop. The full menu and online store can be found at ​EudoraBrewing.com

Firebirds

3500 Rigby Road, Miamisburg, OH, 45342
937-865-9355

Turkey Feast (Serves 12)

Turkey Feast feeds 6 $139.95

Includes: One roasted sliced turkey breast and gravy, homemade cranberry sauce, parmesan mashed potatoes, corn bread dressing, spiced pecan green beans, broccoli-cheddar casserole, deviled eggs, bread and whipped butter, and pumpkin cheesecake with spiced pecans and salted caramel sauce.

 

Prime Rib Feast (Serves 6)

Prime Rib Feast (Serves 6)  $169.95

Includes: *Uncooked* 4lbs herb-rubbed Prime Rib with Au Jus & Horseradish sauce, parmesan mashed potatoes, corn bread dressing, spiced pecan green beans, broccoli-cheddar casserole, deviled eggs, bread and whipped butter, and pumpkin cheesecake with spiced pecans and salted caramel sauce.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

4432 Walnut Street, Dayton, OH 45440
937-320-9548

The Florentine Restaurant

21 W Market St, Germantown, OH 45327-1353    (937) 855-7759
Traditional Roasted Turkey Dinner $20.99 for curbside pick-up. 11am – 7pm
includes traditional stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn pudding, sweet potato with marshmallow topping, cole slaw, cranberry sauce and roll with butter and seasonal pie
Dine-In buffet available for $24.99

Hickory River Smokehouse

135 S Garber Dr, Tipp City    (937) 669-2271

 

Home Sweet Home

320 W National Rd, Englewood, OH 45322-1401       (937) 832-2765

On Wednesday, we will have our Thanksgiving menu. We will be open from 12-8pm with this menu ONLY.

You can do…- DINE IN.  – PICK UP. – CURBSIDE.  And, for this day only…- DELIVERY
We will be doing delivery ourselves. Must be within 5 miles of the restaurant. Place your order through the phone. And there’s a $4 delivery fee (that doesn’t include a tip).  We will also have whole pies and cakes for sale. As well as homemade butters and jams.

Meadowlark

5531 Far Hills Ave, Kettering, OH 45429    (937) 434-4750
Please Place Your Order by 3 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 24 for Pick-up 12-6pm on Wednesday, Nov. 25

Miami Valley Gaming

6000 SR 63 Lebanon, OH  45036
513-934-7070

Rob’s Restaurant

705 Arlington Rd, Brookville, OH 45309
(937) 833-3310

Smokin Bbq

200 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 586-9790
This year we’re offering 12lb, 16lb & 24lb turkeys with all of our sides available in a variety of sizes. We’re also offering a Thanksgiving dinner for $100 which feeds 6-8 & includes 12lb hickory smoked turkey, Green beans, mashed potatoes, smoked stuffin.

Texas Beef & Cattle Company

1101 W. Third St, Dayton, OH 45402 

937-723-9958

Grab & Go Keto Meals and More

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Scratch Food has been undergoing a massive overhaul to prepare for the launch of PangeaKeto Dayton– a grab and go KETO retail store and bakery, located behind The Paragon Supper Club in Washington Township. Opening day is Tues, Nov 17th!

On the day I was there, Chef Marshall Bartley was making fresh-baked Pumpkin Donuts- that have just 1 NET CARB! This is just one of the proprietary items they will offer. Their  autumn line included, fresh-baked chocolate donuts, donut holes, and Cupcakes with Pumpkin Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting. Chef said the best thing he’s created is their KETO waffle. Owner Matt Hayden pipes in and says it’s their KETO chocolate.

For those not familiar with the ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with fat. This reduction in carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called ketosis. When this happens, your body becomes incredibly efficient at burning fat for energy. Ketogenic diets can cause significant reductions in blood sugar and insulin levels. The diet forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates.

Don’t worry if you don’t understand all the science involved, there will be plenty of folks at the store that can explain it to you.

PangeaKeto has been developing and producing some of the best sugar-free, low/no carb meals, snacks, baked goods, and sweets available on the market! You can pick up breads, sauces, snacks and so much more.  They even make their very own pork rinds, fulfilling that craving for crunch that so many on keto diets crave. Try their soups, the cheesy cauliflower, broccoli cheddar crab caught my interest.

Choose from 15 Keto  pre-made meals that include:

Smoked chicken gouda
Meatball w/ zoodles & tomato alfredo
Italian Sausage Risotto
Bbq bacon cheddar chicken
Pasta-free lasagna
Chicken codon bleu
Sausage zucchini bake
Seasoned chicken wings
Southwestern Pork
Cheesey chicken & broccoli
Mu Shu Pork
Coconut braised chicken thighs
Enchilada beef bowl
Mushroom Swiss Burger

They also have about 20 other meals for other dietary needs.

Meals are $10.99, come frozen and can be cooked in the microwave in minutes. You can also order these meals online.

 

PangeaKeto even has makes its very own chocolate bars, plain and with crunch.

Visit this Saturday and you’ll be able to sample their 9″ pizza’s, made right in the shop to order. Choose from a red sauce, alfredo or walnut pesto and add you favorite toppings.  While it’s cooking you can stock up on groceries for the week.

Scratch Food – PangeaKeto Dayton

767 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Dayton, OH 45459

(937) 567-7850

Tues- Fri 10am – 6pm
Sat 9am – 4pm

New Asian Restaurant Opens Near Dayton Mall

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It may have been a long time coming- as there have been coming soon signs in the windows of this former Qdoba spot since last winter.  But then again no one predicted  we’d have a pandemic either. Finally opening it’s doors just last week, Fu Mon Lau is now serving lunch and dinner seven days a week in a very modern feeling dining room on St Rt. 725 in  South Town Centre,  just east of the Dayton Mall.  They specialize in Cantonese style Chinese cuisine with a wide selection of seafood.

The name Fu Mon Lau in Chinese means a house full of happiness and my lunch today sure made me happy.  The lunch special of szechuan beef came with a choice of white, brown or fried rice and soup (egg drop, wonton or hot and sour) for just $8.95.  Lunch specials are available from 11am – 3:30pm.

 

 

The full menu is available to order from online.

 

Fu Mon Lau

2008 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton, OH 45459

937-293-2211/ 937-293-2277

Monday – Thursday   11:00 AM – 09:30 PM
Friday – Saturday     11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday     12:00 PM – 09:30 PM

 

Delivery available via Door Dash

Maker’s Mark Holiday Bottle Dipping Event

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Are you looking for a unique holiday gift for a bourbon lover in your family? Maybe you are a connoisseur and just want to treat yourself? Maker’s Mark will be coming to River’s Edge at Newport Landing in Kentucky on Friday, Dec 4th  for a unique bottle dipping event from 6-9pm. We all know how nostalgic the signature red wax is on a bottle of Maker’s Mark, but there are not many opportunities for you to add a second color wax to your bottle.

During the event, you will get to have your classic red wax bottle hand-dipped with a dip of green wax to transform it into the perfect holiday spirit. Your $25 ticket includes 2 drink tickets and a lavish spread of hors d’oeuvres. Bottles will be available for purchase on-site, but save significantly on select products by pre-purchasing during the checkout process.  Reserve online here.

Due to liquor licensing laws, you cannot bring in your outside bottles to this event.

BB Riverboats

101 Riverboat Row
Newport, KY 41071

Get Directions

(800) 261-8586

A Thanksgiving Produce Box- Just Add Protein

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During this stressful time when the holidays are on the horizon and COVID-19 cases are rising again, Premier ProduceOne is here to offer you, your families and employees the best in quality produce and specialty products with a safe, quick and easy shopping experience.

They’ve  put together a box that includes everything you need for a great Thanksgiving feast – just add protein! Complete with butter and heavy whipping cream, this box has all the produce you need for a fantastic Thanksgiving spread! Box costs $29.95.

  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Fresh Cranberries
  • Green Beans
  • Hard Squash
  • Potatoes
  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Oranges
  • Apples
  • Flat Leaf Parsley 
  • Fresh Herbs (Sage, Thyme, Chives) 
  • Butter
  • Heavy Whipping Cream 

(Items subject to change)

Pick up from any of our warehouses at your convenience on
Monday, November 23 from 7 AM to 3 PM,
Tuesday, November 24 from 7 AM to 3 PM, or
Wednesday, November 25 from 7 AM to 12 PM.

Dayton – 904 Woodley Road Dayton, OH 45403

Please call (937) 781-3900 when you arrive to pick up your box and our staff will bring it out to your car.

Wine Dinner Date Night

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Enjoy a night in, with a little help from Giovanni’s!

Dinners may be purchased as a Date Night (2 meals + 2 bottles of wine)or an Individual Meal (meal + glasses of wine)

This month’s menu includes:
  • Autumn Salad : mixed greens topped with shaved parmesan, sliced pears, candied walnuts, and a maple mustard vinaigrette
  • Beef Ravioli : Chianti braised beef ravioli in a creamy mushroom sauce
  • Dessert : Pumpkin cheesecake
  • Wines : Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva & Toscana Pinot Grigio LeRime
Call ahead to reserve your meal for pick-up!
937.878.1611
Giovanni’s | 215 W. Main St., Fairborn, OH 45324
Meals must be ordered by 4PM on Sunday, November 15th.
Orders will be available to pick up between 5-7pm on Monday, November 16th.
November Individual Meal : $29.99   
      All 3 courses + 2 glasses of wine
November Date Night for 2 : $86.99
      All 3 courses for 2 + 2 bottles of wine