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Taco Bell’s New Refrescas Drink Menu

July 3, 2025 By Dayton937

Taco Bell says it has a “vision to make its beverages as iconic as its food.” That’s one of the reasons the chain just unveiled multiple new drink options nationwide. Here are the just launched six new wild drinks- New Taco Bell Refrescas! These are all available now but only for a limited time. Here’s a quick description of the new drinks:

 

Dragon Fruit Berry Refresca

Taco Bell Dragon Fruit Berry Refresca

The first drink Taco Bell added to the roster? The Dragon Fruit Berry Refresca. Tropical dragonfruit and mixed berry flavors, real freeze-dried The dragonfruit pieces, and green tea. Contains 51mg of caffeine.

Mango Peach Agua Refresca

Taco Bell Mango Peach Agua Refresca

Mango Peach Agua Refresca  has been describes as a tropical mango and juicy peach flavors, real freeze-dried mango pieces, and green tea. Contains 51mg of caffeine.”

Strawberry Passionfruit Agua Refresca

Taco Bell Strawberry Passionfruit Agua Refresca

Flavor three is Strawberry Passionfruit Agua Refresca.  Strawberry passionfruit flavors, real freeze-dried strawberry pieces, and green tea. Contains 51mg of caffeine.

Tropical Punch Rockstar Energy Refresca

Taco Bell Tropical Punch Rockstar Energy Refresca

Tropical Punch Rockstar Energy Refresca  Tropical punch–flavored beverage featuring Rockstar Focus Energy, packed with Lion’s Mane, B vitamins, guarana, and taurine for a charge of energy. Contains 200mg of caffeine. says Snackbetch. “I tried the Tropical rockstar punch. Taste like no sugar Rockstar punch,” one follower writes.

Pineapple Lime Rockstar Energy Refresca

Pineapple Lime Rockstar Energy Refresca

This pineapple lime–flavored beverage featuring Rockstar Focus Energy, packed with Lion’s Mane, B vitamins, guarana, and taurine for a charge of energy. Contains 200mg of caffeine.

Strawberry Lime Refresca Freeze

Strawberry Lime Refresca Freeze

A twist on their Wild Strawberry freeze, infused with tart citrusy lime flavor and crafted with real freeze-dried strawberry pieces. This drink contains no caffeine.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Refrescas, Taco Bell

Loose Ends Brewing Annual Crab Rangoon Eating Contest

July 1, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

It’s back—and bigger than ever. Join us for the 3rd Annual Crab Rangoon Eating Contest at Loose Ends Brewing.

Last year’s champ crushed 42 rangoons. Think you’ve got what it takes to beat that number and walk away a Rangoon legend?

🥢 Contestants take on our house-made crab rangoons + signature sweet chili sauce

🏆 Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place

🍻 Cold beer + full menu for spectators

🎉 Come early—contest starts at 5PM sharp!

Filed Under: Dayton Dining

McDonald’s Launches Lil Happy Meals with Miniature Toys

July 1, 2025 By Dayton937

McDonald’s is going small in a big way this summer with the launch of Lil McDonald’s Happy Meals, a limited-time collection of 21 miniature toys inspired by the fast-food giant’s most iconic features. Starting July 1 through August 11, 2025, customers across the U.S. can collect tiny versions of McDonald’s staples—from a Boo Bucket and Happy Meal box to a mini cash register, delivery truck, and even a pint-sized PlayPlace.

The Lil McDonald’s collection taps into the joy of imaginative play and nostalgia, with toys that replicate everything from a McNugget box to a self-ordering kiosk. “There’s something magical about watching your child’s imagination come to life with these tiny toys,” said Anna Engel, Director of Marketing for McDonald’s USA. The toys are designed to let kids “play McDonald’s” at home—turning kitchen tables into drive-thrus and living rooms into mini restaurants.

Each Happy Meal includes one of the 21 collectible toys and a scannable code that unlocks Drive Thru Dash, a digital game where players race to take orders and earn points. Families can also download a Lil McDonald’s placemat from HappyMeal.com to create their own play zone, or use the McDonald’s app to find nearby restaurants with real PlayPlaces.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: happy meal, McDonald's

An App for Discounts on Groceries!

July 1, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Flashfood is an app that partners with grocery stores to sell surplus food at a discounted rate. We’re talking up to 50% off on items ranging from fresh produce to bakery goods. The app is designed to help reduce food waste while saving you some serious cash.

Using Flashfood is a breeze. You simply download the app, enter your location, and  a list of participating stores pops up.  Seems Meijer is the biggest local partner From there, you can browse daily deals and snag whatever catches your eye. Be aware many of the items have a short shelf life, likely why they are discounted.  After purchasing through the app, you just swing by the store to pick up your items near the customer service desk.  Be sure and check back often, deals change daily.

Beyond personal savings, Flashfood plays a part in a larger movement to tackle food waste. By supporting this app, you’re joining a community that values sustainability and smart consumption. It’s about making small changes that collectively make a big difference.

 

Save $5 on your first purchase:

Once you download the app you can get $5 off your first purchase of $7 or more when you use my code: Lisa70857.  In full disclosure, I’ll get $5 off my next purchase when you use this code.  Once you’ve done this, you to can get you code to share the savings.

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: flash food

Learn To Make Biscuits With Master Baker Bill Evans

June 30, 2025 By Dayton937

Master Baker Bill Evans

In a unique fundraiser, join Miami Valley Meals founding board member Bill Evans, a retired certified master baker (CMB) and former owner of Evans Bakery, for a fast-paced, hands-on lesson in Biscuit making.

In a one-hour class on Sunday, July 27th at 10am  Evans will  introduce you to a technique called lamination that will enable you to produce not only flaky biscuits, but also other laminated products-Danish, croissants, puff pastry, even pie crust.

If you are among the 25 amateur bakers to sign up for this $25 event, Bill will guarantee you a fun-filled hour and enough knowledge to have bragging rights the next time you have friends over for biscuits and gravy, strawberry shortcake, scones, or a combination of the two.

Looking forward to a sell-out crowd. The proceeds will be split between Miami Valley Meals and  Bill’s charity, Luke meets Nehemiah (LMN), a door-to-door emergency meal delivery ministry that always includes Miami Valley Meals.

As a bonus, if you prove to be an energetic crowd, pay attention, and don’t make a mess, Evans will have time to squeeze in a bonus biscuit recipe, “Hootie’s mystery biscuits.”

Reserve your spot online here. The class will be held at Miami Valley Meals, located at 428 S Edwin C Moses Blvd in Dayton.

Filed Under: Charity Events, Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Bill Evans, biscuits, Miami Valley Meals

Get Toasted this Summer with BJ’s S’mores Pizookie®

June 29, 2025 By Dayton937

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse is serving up summer in the boldest, most indulgent way possible—with the return of its beloved Graham Cracker S’mores Pizookie®, a fresh lineup of seasonal brews, including BJ’s Sweet Sin Chocolate Porter™, BJ’s Hard Root Beer and BJ’s Co-Hoperate Hazy Pils™, and the new All-American Smash Burger—perfect pairings for long summer days and starry nights.

Guests can now enjoy BJ’s signature world-famous dessert layered with graham cracker crumbles, toasted marshmallows and Ghirardelli® chocolate—the perfect dessert this summer. For more information, visit bjsrestaurants.com.

The Graham Cracker S’mores Pizookie® is more than a dessert—it’s a full on summer vibe. Inspired by the nostalgic flavors of the classic campfire treat, this limited-time Pizookie® features a warm, gooey Ghirardelli® chocolate cookie base, topped with golden graham cracker crumbles, toasted marshmallows and two generous scoops of rich vanilla bean ice cream. Originally spun off from the cult-favorite Peanut Butter S’mores Pizookie®, this version ditches the peanut butter and adds in a twist that screams summer nights around a campfire.

Want s’more? This crave-worthy dessert returns just in time to accompany a lineup of seasonal brews and a new smash burger that are guaranteed to have you feeling the summer lovin’:

  • BJ’s Hard Root Beer: A nostalgic yet modern take on a soda shop classic with flavors of vanilla, licorice, sassafras, wintergreen and molasses. Make it extra special by adding 2 scoops of our vanilla bean ice cream for a delicious adult root beer float!
  • BJ’s Sweet Sin Chocolate Porter™: Crafted with real Ghirardelli® chocolate, just like the Graham Cracker S’mores Pizookie®, this silky, full-bodied porter is a dessert lover’s dream. With notes of both dark chocolate and roasted coffee, BJ’s new chocolate porter will have you wishing it was five o’clock already.
  • BJ’s Co-Hoperate Hazy Pils™: A hybrid brew that blends the crisp refreshment of a pilsner with the soft, juicy hops of a hazy. This global collaboration with Germany’s König Brewery lets you take a transatlantic trip without the jet lag.
  • All-American Smash Burger: Nothing says summer quite like BJ’s new All-American Smash Burger, a backyard cookout classic elevated to perfection. Featuring two perfectly smashed and seared beef patties topped with melty American cheese and BJ’s signature sauce, all nestled in a premium parker house bun, this mouthwatering creation delivers the perfect blend of crispy edges and juicy center that’ll transport you to a summertime BBQ. Available Monday through Friday as part of BJ’s $13 Pizookie® Meal Deal, complete with crispy fries and a personal Pizookie® for the ultimate indulgence.

“Summer is the time for making unforgettable memories with friends and loved ones—whether you’re clinking glasses over a refreshing, ice-cold brew or sharing stories around a campfire with an iconic s’more. So, we’re making it easy to savor the summer vibes with an all-new Pizookie® and an assortment of craft beers and hard root beer,” said Heidi Rogers, Senior Vice President of Marketing at BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. “Unlike other chains that outsource their beer production, BJ’s owns every step of the process, brewing in-house from grain to glass. This approach is central to our brewing philosophy and allows us to keep pushing the boundaries with artisanal offerings like the BJ’s Sweet Sin Chocolate Porter™, unique collaborations like our new Co-Hoperate Hazy Pils™ and a refreshing Hard Root Beer—perfect for an adult take on the classic soda. Plus, with the Graham Cracker S’more Pizookie®, you can indulge in the summer’s most iconic treat without striking a match.”

For more information on the Graham Cracker S’mores Pizookie®, Sweet Sin Chocolate Porter, Hard Root Beer, Co-Hoperate Hazy Pils, or All-American Smash Burger, visit www.bjsrestaurants.com.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Bj's Brewhouse, Pizookie, S'mores

Bottomless Appetizers At Buffalo Wild Wings

June 27, 2025 By Dayton937

Buffalo Wild Wings has just launched a new Bottomless Apps deal, available for dine-in only. Starting today, you can dig into endless rounds of two apps at a time, which starts at $9.99 for the table. That’s right, you’ll be getting their fan-favorite appetizers such as Fried Pickles, Mozzarella Sticks, Onion Rings, Chips & Salsa, and Hatch Queso.

When you order “Bottomless Apps,” you’ll receive unlimited rounds of appetizers. The only catch is that you can only order two appetizers at time. It’s important to note that price points may change based on how many are in your party and which state you live in (for example, California, Hawaii, or New York could implement slight price increases). This deal only applies to parties of four, with additional costs for more than four guests. There’s currently no end date for this initiative and it’s only available in participating locations within the franchise. 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: buffalo wild wings

Gather to Transform into Lucho, a Mezcal-Fueled Taco Bar

June 27, 2025 By Dayton937

After two remarkable years as the first food and beverage company to open inside the recently revitalized Dayton Arcade, Gather—owned by Shane Anderson—is ready for its next evolution. Anderson is joining forces with Charlie Carroll and Hospitalité Group to temporarily close Gather and reimagine the space as Lucho, a bold burrito, taco, mezcal, and espresso bar, set to reopen in July.

While Gather will soon undergo a full transformation, the spirit of what made it special remains. From its earliest days, Gather became more than just a café—it was the heartbeat of the Arcade’s mornings. Known for its thoughtful espresso program, signature seasonal drinks, and high-quality beans, Gather served as a daily ritual for downtown regulars and visitors alike. Whether it was a hand-poured latte before work or a spiced Café de Olla shared over conversation, the café offered a warm, grounded sense of community with every cup.

Anderson, who brings more than 15 years of hospitality experience, will now join forces with Carroll, founder of Table 33 and several other Dayton food ventures. Both see this as a chance to level up. “Shane helped breathe life into the Arcade. His ability to build meaningful spaces—through coffee, food, and connection—has been invaluable,” said Carroll. “We’re excited to keep that momentum going with something completely fresh.”

Lucho will be a vibrant all-day taqueria-meets-mezcal-bar, with tacos, burritos, bowls, and cocktails served from morning into the night. The menu is packed with bold, soulful combinations like the “El Desvelo” breakfast taco with short rib and chipotle hollandaise, or the “La Baja” with beer-battered fish, charred pineapple salsa, and cabbage slaw.

While the name and flavors may be changing, Lucho will still carry pieces of Gather’s coffee culture forward. Expect signature drinks like the Café de Olla latte, Oaxacan Mocha, and the Mezcal Affogato—espresso poured over vanilla bean ice cream and a float of joven mezcal. Coffee drinkers can rest easy: their morning ritual will still have a home.

On the cocktail side, Lucho comes ready to party. The bar will serve everything from smoky agave Old Fashioneds to hibiscus-infused tequila spritzes, watermelon mezcal sours, and a decadent Churro Martini rimmed with cookie crumble.

At the same time, Carroll’s Hospitalité Group is launching a second concept—completely distinct from Lucho—called The Dessert Room. Housed in its own dedicated space connected to Table 33, The Dessert Room is a nostalgic after-dinner destination focused solely on elevated desserts and post-meal cocktails.

This isn’t just an add-on or side room—it’s a full-fledged experience of its own. Inspired by the kind of sweets that once graced your grandparents’ table (think pies, puddings, and cakes), The Dessert Room reimagines those classics with modern technique, bold flavors, and a little grown-up mischief. Expect warm slices of pie, boozy milkshakes, and candlelit comfort in an intimate, stand-alone setting made for lingering late into the night.

Both Lucho and The Dessert Room are part of a growing investment in downtown Dayton’s culinary scene. “This is about creating layers of experience,” said Carroll. “Gather started the story. Now, we’re building two completely different destinations—one spicy, one sweet, both unforgettable.”

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles

Gather Bids Adieu

June 26, 2025 By Dayton937

Thank you, Dayton. 

“For the past 22 months, Gather by Ghostlight has had the incredible honor of welcoming our community into the historic Dayton Arcade — a space that’s always represented the heart and hope of our city. To be even a small part of its revitalization has meant the world to us.
We want to express our deepest appreciation to the incredible team at The Arcade and Cross Street Partners, who have been far more than landlords. They’ve been champions for our city, working tirelessly with true intention to revitalize this precious gem into something lasting and meaningful for Dayton. It’s been a privilege to partner with people so invested in the soul of this place.
While we’re stepping out of this space, this is not a closing. This is a transition. Sunday, June 29th will be our last service as Gather, but a very exciting collaboration is on the horizon.
Our friends at Hospitalité Group & Table 33 have exciting plans ahead — expanding into both the gallery and café spaces at Gather with fresh concepts & continued community focus. We couldn’t be more thrilled for what’s to come.
Even better news: there will be new opportunities for our amazing Gather team to continue doing what they do best, with coffee, breakfast, lunch & cocktails still a big part of the vision for this space. 🙌 Watch this space for announcements about what’s to come!
The Dayton Arcade is more than architecture. It’s a symbol of resilience, reinvention, and hope. Thank you for allowing us to be a small part of its story.
So much appreciation for all of the staff, guests, artists & musicians who have walked through our 4th Street door. It will only be closed for a little while & then we’ll be welcoming you right back in, with a few changes.

We’ll see you soon — back at our roots on Wayne Ave.”

With love and gratitude,
The Gather by Ghostlight Team

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: gather

Chili’s Debuts New Premium PATRÓN Frozen Margaritas

June 26, 2025 By Dayton937

Chili’s® Grill & Bar, the seller of more margaritas than any restaurant brand in the U.S. — with more than 25 million sold last year alone — is raising the bar with three new, premium frozen choices.

Chili’s® Grill & Bar, the seller of more margaritas than any restaurant brand in the U.S. — with more than 25 million sold last year alone — is raising the bar with three new, premium frozen choices made with PATRÓN Silver tequila.

Made with PATRÓN Silver tequila, the lineup features something for everyone:

  • PATRÓN Frozen Marg – Timeless and smooth, Chili’s new frozen margarita features PATRÓN Silver, triple sec, lime juice and agave and starts at just $10. Guests can choose to add strawberry, mango, watermelon, blackberry, dragonfruit or even spicy flavor for an added punch.
  • Flamingo Freeze – This vibrant, pink drink is made by shaking up Tito’s® Handmade Vodka with Owen’s Prickly Pear, then swirling with PATRÓN Frozen Marg for a sweet sip featuring a popular flavor in the southwest.
  • Arctic Drift – Featuring a refreshing blend of Malibu® Coconut Rum, pineapple juice and Blue Curaçao, shaken then swirled with PATRÓN Frozen Marg, the Arctic Drift brings in flavors of the tropics, garnished with a lime wedge and maraschino cherry.

“As a leader in the margarita space, we saw a big opportunity to elevate and expand our frozen margs to be ones that our guests deserve,” said George Felix, Chief Marketing Officer at Chili’s Grill & Bar. “At Chili’s, margaritas are a core part of who we are – and now we’re proud to serve what we believe to be the best frozen margs in the industry. I can’t think of a better combination on a hot summer day than our all-new PATRÓN Frozen Marg and a Triple Dipper.”

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles

Heinz’s First New Mustard In a Decade

June 25, 2025 By Guest Contributor

If you’ve turned on Top Hits radio lately, you’ve likely heard a beat made by Dijon McFarlane, also known as DJ Mustard. Mustard has worked with a variety of music artists and has made beats for Kendrick Lamar’s newest album, which includes the hit “TV Off.” The song features the producer’s tag, “Mustard on the beat,” before an undeniably catchy callout “Mustaaaaaard.”

Recently, the music producer added another name to his list of collaborators, but this time it’s not a music industry giant. Mustard has teamed up with Heinz for the brand’s first-ever U.S. partnership. Appropriately named, Heinz Mustaaaaaard is a sweet and smoky chipotle honey mustard that features real chipotle peppers and sweet honey flavor. The thick and creamy sauce is the perfect addition to burgers and chicken, but can also be used as a marinade or to coat beef brisket before tossing into the smoker.

A mustard enthusiast himself, DJ Mustard says that the iconic yellow condiment has always had a place at the table. “Heinz Mustard has always been my grilling secret weapon,” says Mustard. “I knew I wanted some sweetness in my sauce, because that’s what gets you that nice browning, bark formation when grilling, but from there I was open. I tested a bunch of remixes with the Heinz team, trying different ingredients like jalapeños, bacon, and chipotle peppers. In the end, it came down to three top contenders before I ultimately chose what I felt was the ‘Mustard’ of all mustards.

The mustard collab was announced earlier this year, though the details were kept under wraps. Despite limited info, it’s been a much-anticipated release for Mustard and mustard fans alike. “This is too perfect,” said one person in a Reddit thread. “Mustard on the meat,” quipped another.

Fans who want a first taste of the new Heinz creation can do so at Buffalo Wild Wings locations nationwide, where it will be exclusively available June 25 through July 14. Guests who order a beef menu item for dine-in will receive a free bottle of Heinz Mustaaaaaard, while supplies last. But don’t worry if you can’t make it during the two-week preview period. The new mustard will soon roll out to major retailers nationwide, including Walmart.com, Target, and Amazon. This is a limited edition product, and we don’t know exactly how long it will be on shelves, so be sure to stock up before it disappears.


Story by Samantha Dillard and originally appeard on Allrecipes.

Samantha Dillard is a Missouri-based cookbook author and recipe consultant forcused on food trends, cooking hacks, and time-saving kitchen appliances. Her work has been featured in various food and fitness publications, including Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Delish, BuzzFeed, and Business Insider.
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Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Heinz mustard

Teardrop Steakhouse Adds Lunch Service & Specials

June 24, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Downtown has a new lunch option, as Teardrop Steakhouse , which opened earlier this month, reveals their lunch menu, which will b served Tuesdy- Sunday from 11am – 2pm at the eatery on First Street.

Teardrop has also announced their version of happy hour that will be offered from 4 – 7pm Tuesday through Friday.

Chef Jay has also posted some more budget friendly nightly meal specials.

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Carl Johnson, Chef Jay, owner, Teardrop Steakhouse

Morgan’s Fine Cuisine Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening

June 24, 2025 By Dayton937

Chef Morgan

A ribbon cutting for the Grand Opening of Morgan’s Fine Cuisine in Wright Dunbar will be held on Wednesday, June 25th at 11:00am with City of Dayton officials.

The new restaurant, founded by Executive Chef Phillip Morgan, features a dynamic menu that reimagines food trends and experiments with fusion cuisine. Chef Phil is the former executive chef at Mojo’s in Troy and dining supervisor at The University of Dayton. Chef Phil operated Morgan’s Catering out of The Entrepreneur’s Marketplace in Wright Dunbar and launched a food trailer in 2021. Opening his first brick-and-mortar location in Wright Dunbar, where he created his food following, was the next logical step in his business. The restaurant has been completely renovated including the dining room, kitchen & patio!  The total project cost was $225,000, partially funded by CityWide Development Corporation utilizing the City of Dayton’s First Floor Funds & private investment by Wright Dunbar Inc. Morgan’s currently has 9 employees. 


Morgan’s Fine Cuisine

1101 West Third St.
Dayton, OH 45402

 (937) 239-4343

Open Tues– Sat 12-9 p.m

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles

Red Lobster Brings Seafood Boils to Crabfest

June 24, 2025 By Dayton937

 Red Lobster is making a splash this summer with the return of its biggest crab event of the year – Crabfest! This year’s lineup is packed with exciting new flavors, including all-new Seafood Boils designed to bring fun and flavor straight to the table.

Sailor’s BoilFor the ultimate dining experience, guests can customize their seafood boil by choosing from two delicious options, Mariner’s Boil, featuring a Maine lobster tail, a dozen shrimp, snow crab legs, corn and red potatoes, or Sailor’s Boil, featuring a mix of shrimp, smoked sausage, corn and red potatoes. Each boil can be finished with a choice of bold flavors: Roasted Garlic Butter, Cajun Butter, or OLD BAY® seasoning, ensuring a crave-worthy combination in every bite.

Mariner’s Boil“Red Lobster’s Crabfest is the ultimate summer dining experience, featuring exciting and flavorful dishes like our new Seafood Boils,” said Nichole Robillard, Chief Marketing Officer of Red Lobster. “Whether you’re a longtime Red Lobster lover or participating in Crabfest for the first time, we’ve got something to bring everyone joy.”

“Red Lobster’s Crabfest is the ultimate summer dining experience, featuring exciting and flavorful dishes like our new Seafood Boils,” said Nichole Robillard, Chief Marketing Officer of Red Lobster. “Whether you’re a longtime Red Lobster lover or participating in Crabfest for the first time, we’ve got something to bring everyone joy.”

With the fan favorite Crab Your Way offering, diners can enjoy a full pound of crab legs prepared your way over crispy potatoes. Diners can choose between Snow Crab or Bairdi Crab (+$9) and then choose their flavor between Simply Steamed, Roasted Garlic Butter, Cajun Butter or a NEW OLD BAY® & Parmesan flavoring.

New Crabfest Dishes

  • Crabby Stuffed Mushrooms – A flavorful appetizer packed with rich crab stuffing
  • Crab-Topped Asparagus – A premium side dish featuring asparagus topped with crab
  • Crab-Topped Potato – A premium side dish, elevating a classic dish with savory crab
  • Steak Oscar – Sirloin topped with lump meat in a creamy, decadent sauce
  • Salmon Oscar – Atlantic salmon topped with lump crab meat in a cream, decadent sauce

Alongside the Seafood Boils, Red Lobster is introducing the “Festival of Summer Sips,’ a lineup of three festival-themed cocktails:“Festival Summer of Sips”

  • Headliner: Purple Haze by Dre & Snoop, featuring STILL G.I.N. by Dre and Snoop, desert pear, handcrafted lemonade and sparkling gold shimmer.
  • Opening Act: Passion Star Spritz, featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka and passionfruit, topped with Wycliff Sparkling Wine and garnished with a gold-dusted dried starfruit.
  • Encore: Starry Eyed Surprise, featuring Patron Silver Tequila, guava and blue curacao, topped with Starry® Lemon-Lime and garnished with sugar sprinkles rimmer.

Crab lovers won’t want to miss this crustacean celebration! Crabfest is available for a limited time, from June 23 – September 14, so head to Red Lobster to join in on the fun.

To view the complete menu or find a restaurant location, visit Red Lobster’s website

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Crab Fest, red lobster, Seafood Boils

Archer’s Tavern Celebrates 15th Anniversary All Week!

June 23, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

It was fifteen years ago this week that Dan Apolito, Mike Fullenkamp, and Scott Dorsten openend Archer’s Taven in Centerville.  They are going all out with a week long celebration,  bringing back classic food favorites, as well as offering discounted alcohol Monday through Friday until 9pm.  They will also be celebrating with all the same specials at the Kettering location, which is just 9 years old.

Speaking with Apolito, who’s had a long career in the hospitality business, working for Applebee’ before he opened his own place  shared who he’s “learned how important local restaurant are to the local community.  We supply jobs, provide a place for people to gather, celebrate and connect and communities are often identified by the businesses that operate within them.”   He’s proud to support the Miami Valley and many of the nonprofits with fundraiser they host at Archer’s.

Here are the special menu’s they’ll be featuring”

 

anniversary specials

They’ll end the week celebrating with their annual crawfish boil on Saturday. With crawfish flown in from Louisiana, Gumbo, and beer specials, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Starting at  2pm Saturday at Centerville only, $10/plate. If you make it to your 3rd plate that will be just $5/plate and you can fill up as many plates as you can eat,  until they sell out.

Apollito also owns the Stone House Tavern in Waynesville and he tell us Waynesville has just created a DORA there so you can sip and shop your way down Main Street.   They feature live music on the patio every Thursday.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Archer's Tavern, dan apolito

Sonic’s  $1.99 Menu

June 23, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Is your dining budget feeling challenged this summer? Sonic’s  $1.99 menu gives you lots of affordable dining options.  It  feature its Queso Wraps in both Bacon Ranch and Southwest Crunch flavors, French Toast Sticks, Groovy Fries, and floats made with Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper, Barq’s Root Beer, or Fanta. Sonic also added the  Jr. Chicken Sandwiches in both Original and Honey Chipotle flavors for just $1.99. It’s also good to know that many area Sonic’s serve from 8am – midnight. So

In addition to the refreshed $1.99 menu, Sonic has also changed some of its sauces—and added two new ones.

new sonic sauces with chicken nuggets and fries

Sonic is changing its Ranch, Honey Mustard, and BBQ Sauce to make them more flavorful and bolder, as well as adding two new sauces to menus: Jalapeño Ranch and Asian-Style Sweet Chili

The Jalapeño Ranch is a creamy ranch sauce with herbs and a hint of spicy green jalapeño, while the Asian-Style Sweet Chili is a sweet-and-spicy sauce made with soy, sesame, garlic, and ginger.


Area Sonic Locations:

2890 Wilmington Pike
Kettering, OH 45419
8am – 1am

3970 Colonel Glenn Highway
Beavercreek, OH 45324
8am – midnight
7888 Brandt Pike
Huber Heights, OH 45424
8am – midnight
1956 Harner Drive
Xenia, OH 45385
8am – 11pm

Filed Under: Dayton Dining Tagged With: Sonic

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