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Chef Maria Walusis Presents “A Taste of Paradox”

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Chef Maria Walusis  and Watermark Restaurant present “A Taste of Paradox” there upcoming eatery downtown Dayton on Wednesday, October 16th.  Brian DeMarke of Cutting Edge Selections, will be pouring the wines, and Chef Maria will be guiding the tour of special selections from the Paradox menu with a very special 5-course tasting menu.

Ticket includes five (5) courses for dinner, 4 of which are paired with wine. Tickets are  $75 per-person plus gratuity and tax. 

 

Wed – Oct. 16
6:00 – 8:30 PM

Watermark Restaurant
20 S. 1st St
Miamisburg, OH 45342

Final ticket purchase price will be all-inclusive, covering food, wine pairings, tax, and gratuity. Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferrable.

The menu:

Amuse-bouche
Crispy fingerling potatoes with crème fraiche and caviar Domaine Collin Crémant De Limoux NV, Limoux France

First
Roasted red and golden beet salad, with grapefruit, orange, arugula, toasted oats, white balsamic Domaine Chanson Vire-Clesse, Burgundy France

Second
Savory smoked salmon cheesecake with greens 2017 Grochau Cellars Commuter Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

Third
Wild mushroom and truffle risotto 2017 Paitin “Starda” Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmonte

Fourth
Croissant bread pudding with Bourbon and orange Crème Anglaise

 

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Mermaid & Pirate Breakfast

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Experience mermaids like never before! Bring your family to enjoy breakfast with a magical mermaid and meet some pirate friends.

During this very special breakfast, get exclusive access to meet a mermaid while dining in the Riverside Room with beautiful views of the Cincinnati Skyline and Ohio River. You’ll even meet some pirates who just made their way to Newport Aquarium from their adventures at sea. As a bonus, each child will receive a magical piece of treasure to take home during the meet & greet.

35 Years of Penn Station *** $35 Gift Card Giveaway ***

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Penn Station enters 35th year & you can win a $35 gift card

Penn Station is going into their 35th year of serving up East Coast style submarine sandwiches. To celebrate, we at Food Adventures are giving away a $35 Gift Card to this regional chain, whose roots are right here in Dayton.

For your chance to win, just comment below and tell us something you love about Penn Station.  Here is a great opportunity for you to win some of those freshly grilled subs, freshly cut fries and freshly squeezed lemonade!

The Sandwich that made it all happen – Penn Station’s Philly Cheesesteak

Are you a sub lover?  Than odds are, over the last 34 years, you have made it into a Penn Station restaurant in the Miami Valley for our own Food Adventure.  Known for their flying spatulas, dicing up meat while grilling submarine sandwiches, the ordering process has evolved over the years.  One thing that has not changed, is that they serve some of the most delicious subs in town.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY on PENN STATION EAST COAST SUBS:

Turkey Dagwood

 

 

Owner Jeff Osterfeld’s first started “Jeffrey’s Delicatessen” in the Dayton Mall in Dayton, Ohio.

— Jeff opened his first Penn Station in 1985 in Downtown Cincinnati.  Today there are 313 Penn Station restaurants in 15 states.

— The sub bread is cooked in-house with a signature soft inside, and crunchy outside texture.  This is perfect for holding up the sub structure with all of the hot ingredients. The bread is also delicious.

— Customers who walk in, order  in a cafeteria type line, then watch their sandwiches get cooked and/or assembled and most get a ride to get toasted in a conveyor pizza oven.  As you move down the line you are asked if you want some freshly cut fries, cookies, or drinks.

Fresh Cut Fries

— Most stores feature call ahead, drive-thru pickup windows.

 

Now you know what Penn Station is all about, let’s explore the best of the best on their menu…. our patented “Must Eats” section is below.

 

MUST EATS AT PENN STATION EAST COAST SUBS:

Chicken Teriyaki

 

 

— DAGWOOD WITH TURKEY ONLY AS THE MEAT ADD TERIYAKI SAUCE:
This first one is a super secret sandwich, not on the menu as is, but a discovery of the Big Ragu.  You order a “Dagwood with Turkey only as the meat.”  Ask them to add extra meat – it is worth the 1 to 2 bucks,  Ask then to grill it in Teriyaki sauce and ask them to the grill onions, mushrooms, and banana peppers and add provolone cheese.  After it is grilled tell them to add mayo, lettuce and tomato.  The result is an amazing “Turkey Teriyaki Cheesesteak.”  It is a Food Adventure original and the workers always compliment us on how good that sandwich looks.  Try it, it will change your life…

 

— THE CHEESESTEAK:

We loaded up this Philly cheesesteak


The sandwich that anchors the establishment, the Philly cheesesteak.  Get extra meat, always with this option.  May we suggest asking them to grill the onions, mushrooms and banana peppers.  Then add provolone, oregano and mayo. 

Our pal and Penn Station Regional Manager Randy suggests getting the Cheesesteak with “extra meat, extra cheese, with honey mustard, Parmesan cheese and oregano.”

 

Artichoke Sub

 

 

 

— CHICKEN TERIYAKI SUB:
For those who love chicken, this sub is for you.  The chicken is cubed and not shredded like the Turkey, which is why we prefer the turkey, but this sandwich is excellent as well.  May we suggest trying it this way: Get extra meat, then ask them to the grill onions, mushrooms, and banana peppers and add provolone cheese to the teriyaki chicken “well done”.  After it is grilled tell them to add mayo, lettuce and tomato.

 

 

— THE GRILLED ARTICHOKE SUB:

Fries made to order


We had heard from many friends that this sub was great, but it took us years to try it.  Guess what?  It was shockingly good!  Artichoke Hearts mixed with grilled onions, grilled banana peppers and grilled mushrooms, covered in cheese.  It was a velvety bite in each sandwich, and tasted very close to a chicken sub. That’s the part we couldn’t figure out… why?

 

Lemonade – freshly made

 

 

 

— FRESH CUT FRIES:
It is very hard to resist the freshly cooked “cups” of fries.  Not a fan on how they serve them in cups, but hey they taste so good we soon forget.  They slice them using this wall contraption and take trays full of raw. sliced fries over to the fryer.  Served with a bit of salt, vinegar or ketchup and you are home free.  Always cooked perfectly and some of the best fries in town.

 

— FRESH SQUEEZED LEMONADE:
Hand squeezed daily.  For some reason, the combo of the lemonade deadening the grilled onion breath is a perfect combo.  The lemonade so cold and flavorful and free refills on a hot day is a bonus.  Heck the refills are great no matter what the weather is like outside.

Cheesesteak Extra Meat and Extra Cheese

**** NOW – who wants to win a $35 Gift Card to Penn Station and try some great East Coast Subs ? ****
To enter, just type in a comment below on one of your favorite things at Penn Station or why you should win.  The winner will be drawn at random next week.  ONE COMMENT PER PERSON or you will be disqualified.

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Turkey Teriyaki Dagwood

Turkey Teriyaki Dagwood

Turkey Dagwood

Turkey Dagwood

Chicken Teriyaki

Cheesesteal

Cheesesteak add lettuce and tomato and pickles!

Our pal Randy makes his Cheesesteaks with extra meat, extra cheese and oregano with honey mustard sauce

Chocolate Chunk Cookies at Penn Station

Philly Cheesesteak

10 inch Tuna Sub

Inside the Cheesesteak Sandwich, the grilled onions are amazing

Turkey Sub

The bread is crunchy on the outside and soft inside

Cheesesteak

Those fries

Cheesesteak Extra meat and Extra cheese

Cheesesteak extra meat and extra cheese

Outside Penn Station

Turkey Dagwood and fries

Chicken Teriyaki and Fries

Philly Cheese steak with extra toppings

Chicken Teriyaki

Turkey Teriyaki

 

Domino’s Hiring Chief Garlic Bread Taste Tester

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Chief Garlic Bread Taste Tester

You butter believe it! Domino’s looking for someone a little bit crunchy, but mostly warm and soft on the inside, to help taste test our World-Famous Garlic Breads at Domino’s Headquarters in Brisbane, Australia! 

The ideal candidate:

  • Never met a carb they didn’t like
  • Does not identify as a vampire
  • Understands the perfect ‘crunch to softness’ ratio
  • Is passionate about food, innovation and having fun.

Experience and qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in garlic bread consumption
  • Has a detailed understanding of the pizza and garlic bread relationship
  • Has working taste buds
  • Has burned their fingers at least once not being able to wait for the garlic bread to cool down
  • Has a history of reviewing other people’s food choices (solicited and/or unsolicited).

About the role:

Spend a day at Domino’s HQ in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia sampling our delicious garlic breads and other products (including a sneak peek at what’s coming up) and provide important feedback to the team – all while being paid!

To apply:

Complete the survey and tell us in 200 words OR in a 30 second video why you are the perfect candidate for the job. Get creative! But no loafing around – applications close Monday 7 October 2019, so be quick!

The nitty gritty:

  • $30/hour for one day (7.5 hours) – pizza lunch included
  • Return domestic flights if successful applicant is not within driving distance of Brisbane
  • One night’s accommodation if same day return flight is not available.

Crooked Handle is Looking For Award Worthy Chili!

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Does your chili have what it takes to reign supreme at the 3rd Annual Crooked Handle Chili Boss Competition?

On Sat, Oct 12th up to 15 chili cooks will vie for the Championship!

To enter purchase a $20 ticket to submit your chili into the main event competition. Ticket includes 2 “Vote for People’s Choice” tickets. (one chili per $20 ticket). Your entry must be on the table no later than 2:30pm. Please provide a minimum 5 quarts of chili and a crock pot. Toppings WILL NOT be judged in the main event. If you have any questions please email [email protected]

The Judging Panel of experts will decide who walks home with the1st place cash prize of $250! (Full disclosure, DaytonDining has been a judge the previous 2 years, and will be again this year!)

~ First place in the main event will receive $250 cash and their name engraved on the Crooked Handle Chili Boss plaque

~Second place in the main event will receive a plaque and a $100 gift card

~Third place in the main event will receive a plaque and a $50 gift card

Fine chili should look good, smell good, and taste good! Accordingly, main event entries will be judged on the following criteria to arrive at a whole-number score for each category of 0 to 10 with 10 being the highest.

(a)Aroma—(b)Color—(c)Consistency (d)Taste—(e)Aftertaste

Last year Springboro resident Bill Lawton took home both the judges and people’s choice award.  Mason Walusis  won second place and Jeff Glackin took home third.

WANT TO HELP CHOOSE THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE?

Purchase a $5 “Vote for People’s Choice” ticket, come out to CHBC, grab a pint & spoon, and vote on your favorite chili for the People’s Choice Award. People’s Choice Award will be decided by ballot and the winner will receive a plaque and $150 in gift cards.

The main event judging will begin at 3pm. Popular vote ballots will close at 4:30pm. Award presentations will begin at 5pm.

*If applicable please provide a warning against any potential food allergens, such as peanut oil, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat.

Dining For A Cause

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You’ve got to eat, so why not choose a place that pays it forward to the community? Here are 3 places that are giving back to our community this week:

 

Tonight, Tuesday from 6-9pm

DECA Takes Over Old Scratch Pizza
812 South Patterson

Dayton Early College Academy (DECA) is a non-traditional charter high school singularly focused on preparing first-generation urban students to go to college.

Bring your friends and family for delicious pizza, drinks and soft serve ice cream to support DECA’s mission to prepare future college graduates today to become leaders of our community tomorrow. ????All September long is Cones For A Cause at Old Scratch Pizza, so make sure to get a cone after your pizza and 100% of your donation will benefit

 Wednesday from 11am – 11pm  BJ’s Brewhouse for FLOC

For Love of Children, Inc. (FLOC) is a 100% volunteer agency, with the mission to serve over 6,000 children in the greater Dayton area who are neglected, abused, in foster care or who are in need of community resource.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, Sept 26th 1 0:30 am–10 pm City Barbeque

Here is another way to donate for the victims of the Memorial Day Tornadoes .
City Barbeque in Beavercreek  will donate 25% of your order to the #937-LIVE LEGENDS FOR RELIEF.
Just show them this coupon!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’ve got an upcoming fundraiser you’d like us to share, send us your info.

Glo Juice Bar + Cafe On Brown Street Sets Opening Date

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While a fresh start is always nice, Glo Juice Bar + Cafe is headed for a fresh finish this month with plans to open its doors for business on the last day of the month.

Glo Juice Bar + Cafe, located in the University of Dayton area of Brown Street, will serve fresh cold-pressed juices, smoothies and smoothie bowls, raw vegan desserts, toasts, and organic baby food seven days a week. The cafe will host a Grand Opening sale on Monday, September 30, 2019 during which all customers will receive a 1⁄2 off coupon for the item of their choice on their next visit.

Glo is owned and operated by Amy Beaver, owner of Dayton’s iconic breakfast spot Butter Cafe. Beaver began looking into opening a juice and smoothie bar to share her passion for nutritious food while also making it more accessible and exciting to all.

“Glo feels like an extension of who I am,” said Beaver. “There isn’t a thing on the menu that I wouldn’t be excited and willing to put in my own body.”

All of Glo’s cold-pressed juice and smoothie products are made in-house with zero added sugars. Everything is gluten-free and vegan friendly. The company is partnering with Taste-T-Love Baby Food to sell organic baby foods so that busy parents don’t have to sacrifice quality or health to feed both themselves and their young ones when on the go.

Glo Juice Bar + Cafe is located at 1120 Brown St. and will be open from 7am-7pm Monday-Sunday.

Why is Movie Theater Popcorn Delicious?

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Why is Movie Popcorn so Good ?

A night at the movies can become a Food Adventure.  Envision your buttery fingers reaching again and again into a bag of addicting theater popcorn.  They charge outrageous prices for it, yet still will buy it.  The Food Adventures Crew took a moment from munching on kernels and reaching for the giant soft drink, to ask : “Why is movie theater popcorn so good?”

We never do things half-baked, so we scoured the 6 major cinemas in the Dayton area to get to the bottom of this mystery.  Our investigation took us to the popcorn making experts at The Neon Movies, Danbarry Dollar Saver, Regal Cinemas , Cinemark/Rave Cinemas , and Cinepolis Cinemas.  Our findings lead us to some differing opinions.

THE NEON MOVIES

Why do we eat most of our popcorn during previews?

Let’s start with a local icon, The Neon Movies’ explanation of why their popcorn is so good.  They say the secret is in the canola oil.   Popping in canola oil allows for a clean taste and it is a healthier alternative to other oils.  Also, The Neon Movies pops their popcorn right before showtimes.  They feel this gives them a freshness advantage over other theaters and produces a tastier treat.  The prices are cheaper too !  The popcorn here is delicious, and served in round cups or buckets.  There is more here than just popcorn.   This Food Adventure minded theater, also serves beer, Esther Price chocolates, and specialty coffees.  If you have not visited the locally owned Neon Movies, get downtown to the corner of 5th and Stone streets, grab some corn and watch an award-winning movie.

 

DANBARRY DOLLAR CINEMAS

Popcorn Machines at Danberry South – We pay crazy prices for this stuff

Danbarry Cinemas also pops their popcorn in canola oil.  But Danbarry’s management feels the secret is in the buttery topping.  The staff uses these buttery topping machines to shower a glistening coating onto moviegoers’ popcorn.  Definitely something you don’t have at home.  This dollar saver theater near the Dayton Mall has great popcorn and even better movie prices.  Their “Bargain Tuesdays” offer tickets at the insane low price of $1.75 .  Any other day, admission is $3.  Sure the movies are a few weeks older than the ones at other cinemas, but what a deal!  Also, don’t forget to take advantage of free refills of any large popcorn or large soft drink.

 

 

REGAL CINEMAS

Regal Cinemas had another take on the mystery.  Their

Bags of Rave Cinema popcorn

local management said the secret is the use of coconut/canola popping oil combo.   No other cinemas use this combination.  They claim this mix of oil gives a base flavor that is unmatched anywhere else.  They also say their particular brand of buttery topping is key.  It is different from anything one would use at home or in any other cinema for that matter.  Regal’s employees also felt the “butter salt” adds a great finish to the masterpiece in a bag.  These cinemas, located near the Fairfield Commons Mall, feature tiered stadium seating in a 20 theater complex.  What a great way to enjoy a huge bag of popped goodness.  Again, go large and get free refills!

 

CINEMARK/RAVE CINEMAS:

Regal Cinemas has great popcorn

Cinemark /Rave Cinemas on Mall Woods Drive and at The Greene would tell you the secret is how they cook the popcorn.  Rave actually cooks their popcorn in an oil and butter salt mixture.  This unique method is what they claim gives their popcorn a tremendous flavor.   The reasoning is, that by adding the buttery salt to the oil before popping, the seasoning ends up perfect.  So at Rave, it is all in the preparation.  Rave is yet another cinema that offers free refills for any large popcorn or large drink purchase.  So make sure you share as it helps keep your cost down and money in your pocket.   Also worth mentioning is the “self serve” flavored salt station.  There is also a “self serve” buttery topping machine at Rave Cinemas.  Some patrons practically use this as a drinking fountain before kicking back in the huge “lounge chair like sofas.”

 

CINEPOLIS CINEMAS:

Cinepolis Popcorn


Austin Landing is the home to Cinepolis Cinemas.  The “new kid” on the block, we were interested in their take on why their popcorn is so good.  The manager claims its the style of preparation.  He says other companies dont do this, but Cinepolis makes sure the oil is screaming hot before they add the popcorn.  The oil is always heated beforehand and it is all about timing.  He says also the dumping of the popcorn at the right time ensures no burnt kernels.  They claim this leaves very minimal burnt kernels in their popcorn.  They say this helps Cinepolis have more popped kernels than other cinemas by following those two rules: hot oil and timing of the popcorn leaving the kettle and being dumped into the display/bagging area.  You didn’t think popcorn could be so complicated, did you ? They even offer flavored popcorns!

 

CONCLUSION

Neon Movies – Popcorn, Drink and Esther Price !

We were surprised to find that the secret is NOT the type of popcorn cinemas use.  We were also surprised that the secret is NOT the popping machine itself.  Why does movie theater popcorn taste so good?  It seems the style of preparation, particularly THE OIL and SEASONINGS is the answer to this mystery.   Each theater not only had an answer for why theater popcorn was so good, but they also answered why their particular product was better than other cinemas.  So next time you you are at a movie, grabbing a handful of buttery popcorn dashed with salt, share the mystery with your seated friend.   Smile as you reach for a swig of soda to wash it all down.   You may not know the ending of the movie, but you know the origins of that great popcorn taste.

 

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Big Ragu watching the buttery topping machine

The awkward moment the characters on the screen notice your popcorn

The interesting “popcorn cabinet” at Danberry South

Rave Cinema-the medium bag

Lovin life at Danberry Cinemas

Cheap movies – great popcorn !

Popcorn from Danberry Dollar

Popcorn Machine at Danberry

Popcorn Machine- nothing like hot,fresh popcorn

Neon Movies Popcorn

Some Regal popcorn !

Regal popcorn station

We have much love for the Neon Movies

Huge buckets of popcorn in the Rave popcorn closet

Cinepolis cinemas

Cinepolis concessions

Austin Landings Cinepolis

Austin Landing’s Cinepolis

 

 

Rapid Fired Pizza Celebrates 4 years with $4 Special

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Rapid Fired Pizza opened their first store 4 years ago and you are invited to the party! On September 25th they will be celebrating with $4 Single Topping pizzas. This special is only available in store and at participating locations only.                                                                      

At Rapid Fired Pizza, guests can go from zero to pizza in 180 seconds with RFP’s “Amazingly Good, Amazingly Fast® offerings. Rapid Fired Pizza’s menu features handcrafted, individual-sized pizzas and 14” family size pizzas that are made-to-order and cooked right in front of you. RFP features eight sauces, eight cheeses, over thirty fresh toppings, and fourteen dipping sauces for patrons to build their perfect pizza.  Craft pizzas, pasta, calzones, salads, breadsticks, and desserts are also available in addition to the one and only Gluten Free, low Carb “No Doh” pizza.  This stores will also feature an impressive selection of local and craft beers, wine and margaritas.

Delivery is available via DoorDash, GrubHub and UberEats at Rapid Fired locations based on third party availability.

The concept was founded in Kettering, Ohio and has grown as fast as their pizzas cook! RFP has over 30 stores open in 5 states and many more under construction right behind it.  Every Rapid Fired Pizza location focuses on energy efficiency by using LED lighting and recyclable materials.  RFP offers a fun, family oriented surrounding with multiple television

4 Course Carrabba’s Wine Dinner To Raise Funds for Folds of Honor

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Carrabba’s Italian Grill is teaming up with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen and disabled service-members, to raise money for The Children’s Fund. Over 200 Carrabba’s restaurants throughout the U.S. will host a four-course Folds of Honor Wine Dinner on Wednesday, September 25, 6:30pm.

4-COURSE MENU INCLUDES

BERRIES & BURRATA
Creamy burrata cheese, fresh strawberries and blueberries drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze
Paired with William Hill Chardonnay

PENNE MARCONI
Penne pasta tossed with black pepper cream sauce, mushrooms and tomatoes, then topped with grilled shrimp
Paired with Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio

TUSCAN-GRILLED SIRLOIN MARSALA*
Wood-grilled 6-ounce sirloin topped with our signature house-made mushroom Lombardo Marsala sauce. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed broccoli
Paired with Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon

TOASTED NUT BROWNIE**
Scratch-made brownie loaded with roasted cinnamon rum pecans and walnuts. Finished with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, salted caramel and chocolate sauce
Paired with Mark West Pinot Noir

 

“We are grateful to the brave service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Mike Kappitt, President of Carrabba’s Italian Grill. “Partnering with Folds of Honor allows us to help honor their sacrifice by making sure their children’s educational needs are being met.”

 

For 30 years, Carrabba’s has been committed to giving back. Through the Carrabba’s Cares program, restaurants help raise funds for local non-profit organizations, making an impact in their immediate community. There are several ways diners can get involved on September 25:

 

  • RSVP for Folds of Honor Wine Dinner. Carrabba’s Italian Grill will donate two dollars to Folds of Honor for every Wine Pairing Dinner sold and diners can reserve their seat at www.carrabbas.com/carrabbascares.
  • Round Up Your Check.All week long from Monday, September 23 through Saturday, September 28, Carrabba’s guests can also opt to round up their check to the nearest rounded dollar or make a monetary donation of their choice that will go directly to Folds of Honor.

Since 2007, Folds of Honor has provided educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. The Children’s Fund provides support for children from kindergarten through 12th grade.

“We are so thankful for the great Patriots at Carrabba’s Italian Grill and their guests for supporting our
mission and ensuring that no family gets left behind on the field of battle” said Maj Dan Rooney, CEO and Founder of the Folds of Honor Foundation. “All monies donated will go directly to The Children’s Fund.”

 

For more information on The Folds of Honor Wine Dinner at Carrabba’s Italian Grill on September 25 and to RSVP to attend,  please visit www.carrabbas.com/carrabbascares.

Sneak Peek into Club Oceano

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A new restaurant is coming to The Greene.  It is called Club Oceano and Food Adventures has some scoop on the upcoming menu and full bar offerings.  The restaurant takes over the vacant building that previously housed  McCormick and Schmicks.  There is a buzz surrounding this new gourmet seafood eatery. Daytonians and the owners are excited open the doors this summer.  Opening day has been set for Wed, Sept 18th at 4:30pm.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY on CLUB OCEANA:

— Club Oceano will specialize in Seafood delicacies and beautiful meal presentations.

—The restaurant will be located at 4429 Cedar Park Dr.at The Greene

Part owner, Brian Andzik took time to talk with us

— Owners of the new restaurant are:

Brian Andzik -Local financial investment expert, who is known for his high level involvement in the Sons of Italy, John Pirelli Lodge at Bella Villa Hall and the annual Fall Festa, which is Dayton’s Italian Festival.

Sam Zheng – Partner in Sky Asian Cuisine, a popular quality focused sushi restaurant near the corner of Wilmington Pike and the Woodman fork in the road.

Raymond Chow – Partner in Sky Asian Cuisine, at 4090 Wilmington Pike

 

— Club Oceano will have a private dining area which is perfect for hosting parties, business events, or other celebrations.  The dining areas will have a modern feel with a touch of elegance that matches the menu.

There will be whiskey, wines, bourbon and more

— Their goal is to also offer a lunch in addition to dinner service.  The hope is that with great service and the high quality food, your experience will be special every visit.

— Club Oceano’s will offer an extensive full bar, with specialty cocktails, and the finest bourbon and whiskeys.  They will also have a complete wine selection.  The happy hour and the quality liquors should attract many visitors.

— The outdoor patio also expects to be a big attraction.  This beautiful dining and drinking area, will be an elegant added experience to dining at Club Oceano.

 

MUST EATS at CLUB OCEANO:

King Crab Legs

As the menu is in its final developments, here are the early “must eat” front runners !

— KING CRAB LEGS:
Huge crab legs usually caught in cold North Pacific waters.

— LOBSTER BISQUE:
A delicate, creamy soup with flavors of lobster meat

Mussels

— MUSSELS:
Typically steamed in wine and garlic, these shellfish are great appetizers but are also delicious with pasta dishes.

— FRESH FISH:
Look for specials on fresh fish at Club Oceano

— SEARED AHI TUNA:
Served rare, these pieces of seared tuna melt in your mouth.  They are usually marinated in a soy sauce.

— SEAFOOD PASTAS:
Channeling Brian Andzik’s Italian heritage, look for some great seafood and pasta offerings on the menu

— SURF n TURF:

Cajun Seafood Boil


Look for a an amazing quality steak and lobster dinner on the menu.  This one should be unforgettable.

— CAJUN SEAFOOD BOIL:
The typical cajun boil will incur shrimp, crawfish, corn, sausages and maybe potatoes.  Whatever the mixture, look for a rustic recipe to be served here.

Is your mouth watering yet?

See the menu’s here.

After hearing about the menu offerings and the dining atmosphere, we can’t wait to give this restaurant a try.

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Fresh Tuna

See you at The Greene !

Taco Bell Eliminating Nine Menu Items

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Taco Bell has decided to give it’s menu a fall makeover.  Adding new combo’s and removing nine items from their menu.  Gregg Rapp, a menu engineering consultant say “when it comes to deciding what items to remove, menu engineers start by getting rid of the menu items that are unpopular and less profitable.”

Even though removed items are usually not bestsellers, Rapp said that there will always be someone who complains about the changed menu. But there’s a simple trick to waylay angry customers.

“What we typically do is keep it in the kitchen for 60 days or so, so we’ll have it available, but then the next time the person comes in, they’ll have forgotten about it,” he said.

 

The new menu boards are designed to make it quicker and easier for guests to order.  They’ve  updated the craveable assortments that includes best-sellers and updated combo options, so be sure and check the # before you order.

 

The items that will be going away include:

  • Beefy Mini Quesadilla
  • Chips & Salsa
  • Chipotle Chicken Loaded Griller
  • Double Decker® Taco
  • Cool Ranch & Fiery Doritos® Locos Tacos
  • Double Tostada
  • Power Menu Burrito
  • XXL Grilled Stuft Burrito

Ethnosh Introduces International Dining Experiences to Dayton

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A popular dining initiative that originated in Greensboro, North Carolina is coming to the Miami Valley.

Ethnosh, an organization that plans monthly dining events called “NoshUps” at immigrant-owned restaurants in North Carolina, is partnering with civic innovation lab The Collaboratory to launch its model locally in Dayton.

The concept is to discover the most delicious international foods locally during casual tasting events where guests are able to sample and learn about the authentic cuisine being highlighted. At the same time, guests will meet and hear the stories of the owners and families coming to America and getting into the restaurant business.

Greensboro resident Donovan McKnight founded Ethnosh in 2014 out of a love for cross-cultural discovery and food: “My wife is the daughter of an immigrant,” says McKnight, “and grew up surrounded by global food. When she took me out to restaurants I became fascinated by the food, but more so the people behind the food. . I began developing relationships with the families, and I thought, “What if I could facilitate this experience for my community?’” That’s how Ethnosh was born. To date, the Greensboro, NC outfit has visited more than 40 restaurants and food trucks, with thousands of attendees. “Food has the power to bring people together,” says McKnight, “to dispel fear by creating commonality across cultures, and build bridges across the table.”

The Dayton initiative marks the first expansion of the Ethnosh network through its partnership with The Collaboratory, a regional civic innovation lab located in downtown Dayton. The Collaboratory acts as a catalyst for initiatives in the region like The Dayton Sewing Collaborative, X FACTOR and Porchfest.

Collaboratory founder Peter Benkendorf met McKnight while attending a national urban development conference about five years ago and the two became friends. According to Benkendorf, when he learned about Ethnosh a couple of years ago, the light bulb went for its alignment with Welcome Dayton, the region’s immigrant-friendly initiative, and the gears started turning.

“What I like about Ethnosh is its emphasis on cuisine, culture and community, as well as supporting local immi- grant-owned businesses,” said Benkendorf. “The NoshUps are about new culinary experiences, but they are also focused on sharing the personal stories and journeys of the restaurant owners and their families. NoshUps are set up with large tables, so we are also building community, which is a core value of The Collaboratory.”

“With hundreds of immigrant-owned restaurants in the Dayton region from every part of the globe, there is an in- credible wealth of cultural experiences out there waiting to be discovered. Ethnosh is a perfect fit with the Welcome Dayton initiative, since Welcome Dayton is committed to supporting immigrants and refugees and celebrating their contributions to the region. Ethnosh is a great way to bring people who love food and those who are curious about other cultures together to support these locally-owned businesses,” said Monica Harris, Coordinator of the City of Dayton’s Welcome Dayton Initiative and part of the Ethnosh team.

Attend the first Dayton NoshUp

Sunday, October 13, at Olive Mediterranean Grill
44 West Third Street, Dayton OH 45402

Seatings are at 5:00 and 7:30 pm
Tickets $18 per person plus ticketing service fee.
Seatings limited to 50 people.
Tickets are now on sale at  Ethnosh.org.

Olive specializes in traditional Mediterranean dishes, including Baba Ganouj, Shish Tawook, Kufta Kabab and Lamb Shank. Guests will be served a sampler plate representing traditional Mediterranean dishes.

Olive owner Fadi Shokri immigrated to the United States from Palestine in the winter of 2009, arriving in Dayton on New Years Day 2010. He and his brother opened Olive in 2015. Originally located on North Dixie Drive, the restaurant moved to downtown Dayton in June 2018.

“What I love about this business is not just sharing the food I grew up with, but meeting and sharing my story with Daytonians of every walk of life who come into Olive. The community has been so welcoming and I could not be more pleased to help Ethnosh get started in Dayton,” said Shokri.

For additional information contact [email protected] or 937.476.1321.

 

 

 

Jollity X District Provisions

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Join us for a dinner of laughter, wine, food, and friendship. Doors Open at 4:45, the first course will be served at 5:30 PM!

Hosted inside District Provisions the nights offering will include:

Baked (sweet) Potato

Ember Cooked Sweet Potato/Ginger Creme Fraiche/ Sesame Seed Cluster/ Cranberry/ Nasturtium

Wasabi Peas…And Stuff

Wasabi English Peas Pods/ Charred Brussels/ Lemon/ Fish Sauce Vinaigrette (vegetarian preperation available)

Pork Bowl

Braised Pork Shoulder/ Rice Grits/ Potato Leaves/ Mentsuyu/ Pickled Summer Vegetable

OR

Earth Bowl

Soy Braised Mushroom and Charred EggPlant/ Rice Grits/ Potato Leaves/ Mentsuyu/ Pickled Summer Vegetable

Banana Pudding

Smoked Banana /White Miso Pudding/ Peanut Sable Cookie / Whip

$45

Dinner + a bottle of wine is avaliable for $65

*Those who purchase wine will be contacted directly by Nathan Heil to reserve their prefered bottle from the wine list 2 weeks before the event.*

*Ticket price does not include gratuity, please tip your service staff*

Who Makes Dayton’s Best Martini?

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On Thursday, Sept 11th from 6-8pm you’ll have the chance to sample and select Dayton’s Best Martini. In the second year for ARTINI, this fundraiser for Culture Works, will take place at The Grande Hall.  Local mixologists have been challenged to create an art inspired martini for the event.

Funds raised at this event will support the mission of Culture Works, our local arts advocacy organization that strives to support a vibrant and attractive community. From providing inspiring educational opportunities for our children, to attracting and retaining employees in our region, to adding beauty and entertainment to our lives.

 

Local bartenders and mixologists will be crafting art-inspired martinis for you to sample and select your favorites. Each bartender’s table will have their inspiration image displayed next to their mini-martini tastings. Judging from some of the  names of the cocktails: Water Lilies, Cherry Blossoms, Metamorphosis, Purple Rain, The Rose Blush, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the creativity of these bartenders will certainly be on display.

Last year’s champion Tara Goffe from Milano’s will be there to defend her title as will representatives  from Smith’s Boathouse, Miami Valley Gaming, Watermark Restaurant, Mack’s Tavern, Salar, Table 33, Stillwrights and Lily’s Bistro.

You’ll also have a chance to experience the creation of art at the event.  Boy Blue will be doing his live inkwork at the event.  Jes McMillan from the Mosaic Institute has created a mosaic piece inspired by the ARTINI logo and guests at the event will able to help create a piece of work on the spot.  Both art pieces will be raffled off at the end of the evening

ARTINI

The Grande Hall at Liberty Tower
120 W. Second Street

5:30pm – 8:00pm (VIP tickets) $50
6:00pm – 8:00pm $30

Purchase tickets online.
General admission tickets will be available at the door for $35.

All guests must be 21 or over.

 

The Best Chili in Dayton

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Last night the IBEW Union Hall off Poe Avenue was packed with folks supporting the  32nd annual Ambucs Chili Cookoff!  This charitable evening raises funds to serve handicapped individuals with mobility equipment. Organizer Paul Jankovich has chaired this event as a volunteer for years and he spends months recruiting chili makers, coordinating the auction and gambling games that make this event such a success.  The $20 ticket that covers all the chili, hot dogs, beer and wine you can consume also make it a true bargain to attend!

We had a chance to taste a dozen different bowls of chili and here’s how I rank them:`

Dayton Dining’s Favorite:  Meadowlark– a hardy flavor, with big chunks of beef and garnished with a green onion sauce and we loved that they shared the ingredient list!

 

 

 

Meatiest:  Rivertown’s Joe Cooper Chili–  named after the author of the best book ever written about chili, included his own recipe in With or Without Beans, and it doesn’t have beans in it.   They also offered a 2nd option- John Dayton’s Chili, which they explained to me was most like the chili your mom made if you grew up here, and yes, this one had beans.While Rivertown’s Chili closed it’s Miamisburg restaurant they are still doing catering and special events! 

 

Biggest Kick– Los Reyes chili was soupier in style with a hot spice flavor that left you with true heat in your mouth!

 

Sweetest- The Brunch Club served up a chili that was on the sweet side with low heat and a cinnamon finish, served up by the same smiling faces that greet you each morning a the downtown eatery.

 

Best Garnish- Christopher’s Restaurant served up a solid chili, but what put them over the top for me was their garnish buffet of cheese, onions, sour cream, crackers, nuts  and the most yummy Garlic Cheddar Jalapeno biscuits!

Eaton Kennedy’s served up a hearty chunky chili that had a pretty good flavor as well.  Other participating competitors included: Slyders, George’s Restaurant, Bullwinkle’s, Atrium Grill, Harrigan’s and Chef Daddy’s.  And shame on those restaurants that signed up but didn’t show up.

 

 

 

All the guests got to vote and the People’s Choice Awards for Best Chili ? were:

1st Place:  Christopher’s

2nd Place: Meadowlark 

3rd Place: Brunch Club

Congrats to all and mostly to AMBUCS and all the specially  built tricycles they will be able to provide to facilitate therapy for disabled children and adult as well as ramps for families in need of mobility help.