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St Louis Man Wins Submarine House Contest

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He is done ! 1 min 34 seconds!

This was a Food Adventure to remember, and our crew was on hand to judge the epic clash of huge subs and humanity in the name of charity.

2019 CHEESESTEAK CHAMPION CROWNED

A nationally known competitive eater swooped into Dayton to win the 2019 Super Duper Cheesesteak Championship on Saturday. The Submarine House’s annual eating contest was won by St Louis native Brandon “Da Garbage Disposal” Clark.  He took he title for the 2nd year in a row.  He ate the 16 inch, Super Duper Cheesesteak, with triple the cheese and triple the meat in 1 minute and 34 seconds.  The sandwich was topped with “The Works.”  A close second was Steve Howard, a local Daytonian and past champ.

16 inches of the SUPER DUPER CHEESESTEAK

The contest featured the fastest cheesesteak eaters as timed at each location at the store championships.  Former champions such at Kris Mick and Clayton Naylor rounded out the toughest group of competitors to date.

Brandon Clark stunned the crowd in 2018 when he blew away the record time and ate the sandwich in 1 minute and 14 seconds.  The previous record at that time was just under 2 minutes.  The Garbage Disposal did not disappoint in 2019,

Big Crowd on hand to watch !

winning the contest with 2nd best time ever recorded.  “Da Garbage Disposal” is gaining national fame for his traveling and eating challenges, and his YouTube Channel is approaching 22 thousand subscribers.  He even has a video with him and YouTube Eating Challenge star “Atlas” taking on a 15 egg omelette.

 

SUBMARINE HOUSE DONATES $35,000 to PINK RIBBON GIRLS

When reality hits !

The championship was held Saturday June 1st at the Centerville Submarine House Grille and Bar location.  All proceeds went to the Pink Ribbon Girls.  Even more impressive that the eating contest, was that Submarine House locations donated $35,000 to the Pink Ribbon Girls.  This means that over the past 3 years, Pink Ribbon Girls charity has received over $100,000 from this event!!  This was the 9th annual event, with the first 6 years benefiting Children’s Medical Center of Dayton.

 

THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN THE CHALLENGE ?

Plans are already gearing up for next year’s challenge – stay tuned to Dayton Most Metro and Food Adventures blog for information on next year’s even that will begin in March 2020.  Contestants can qualify next year at

Check presented to Pink Ribbon Girls for $35,000

each and every Submarine House location through mid May, 2020, then store championship and finals will be announced.  Thanks to those who supported the event.  Superstars like Jason and Brody Danner who own the franchise are amazing.  As are Centerville Store Owner Jeremy McDaniel and Marketing Director Kelsey Terhune.  You were the real champions this day.

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Steve Howard finishes 2nd

Kelsey and Brody watch the contest

Kris Mick and Dom Foster

Kris Mick

Look a those Super Duper Cheesesteaks !

This is 1/2 of the sandwich !

2020 Cheesesteak Challenges begin MARCH 2020 !

Da Garbage Disposal on his Youtube Channel after winning Heinkels Hot Dog Eating Contest

Brandon Clark and Atlas on Youtube eating a 15 egg omelette with veggies and toast and bacon and sausage

Past champ Clayton Naylor !

WINNER ! Brandon Clark finishes first !

Cheesesteak Challenge

and GO !!

Ready to go

PInk Ribbon girls CEO Heather Salazar, Submarine House owners Brody and Jason Danner

Super Duper Cheesesteak

Clayton Naylor, Steve Howard and Kris Mick are ready while Kelsey and Brody look on…

The chomp down ! Brandon Clark all the way to the right

1 minute in

Super Super Cheesesteak

Da Garbage Disposal on his way to the win

Mouthful

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beer Drinkers- The New Dayton Ale Trail Books Are Here!

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After a successful first year program, Dayton breweries have put together an even bigger passport that allows drinkers on The Dayton Ale Trail to collect stamps for each brewery visit and once they’ve purchased a beer at  all 21 stops they will be eligible to collect an embossed 12” Dayton Ale Trail Tin Tacker sign.

You can pick up your passport at any of these participating Miami Valley Breweries:

Alematic Artisan Ales
6182 Chambersburg
Huber Heights, Ohio 45424

Wed – Fri 3 – 10pm
Sat noon – 11pm
Sun noon – 7pm

 

Branch & Bone Artisan Ales
905 Wayne Ave
Dayton, Ohio 45410

Tues- Thurs 4-10pm
Fri & Sat noon – 11pm
Sun noon – 8pm

 

Carillon Brewing Co.

1000 Carillon Blvd
Dayton, Ohio 45409

Sun- Thurs 11am – 9pm
Fri & Sat 11am – 10pm

 

Crooked Handle Brewing Co.

760 N. Main Street
Springboro, Ohio 45066
Tues- Thurs 4-10pm
Fri & Sat noon – 11pm
Sun noon – 8pm

Dayton Beer Company

41 Madison Street

Dayton, Ohio 45402

 

Tues – Thurs 4 – 10pm
Fri 4pm – midnight
Sat noon – midnight
Sun noon – 6pm
130 South Detroit Street
Xenia, Ohio
Tues – Thurs 4 – 10pm
Fri 4pm – midnight
Sat noon – midnight
Sun noon – 8pm
3022 Wilmington Pike
Kettering, Ohio
Tues – Thurs 4 – 11pm
Fri 4pm – midnight
Sat noon – midnight
Sun noon – 8pm
1600 E 5th St
Dayton, Ohio
Mon – Thurs 4 -11pm
Fri 11am – midnight
Sat 10am – midnight
Sun 10am – 10pm
3387 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd
Middletown, Ohio

Wed & Thurs 4 – 10pm
Fri 4pm – midnight
Sat noon – midnight
Sun 10am – 8pm

The Hairless Hair Brewery
738 W National Rd,
Vandalia, Ohio
Mon – Wed  4 – 10pm

Thurs 11am – 1opm

Fri 11am – 11pm
Sat noon – 11pm
Sun noon – 10pm
497 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Centerville, Ohio

Thurs 4 – 9pm
Fri 4 – 10pm
Sat noon – 10pm
Sun 1 – 6pm

Lock 27 Brewing

2 locations:
1035 South Main Street
Centerville, Ohio 45458

Dayton Dragons Plaza
329 E. First St.
Dayton, Ohio 45402

Mon & Tues 11am – 10pm
Wed & Thurs 11am – 11pm
Fri&Sa t11am – midnight
Sun 11am – 9pm

Lucky Star Brewing & Cantina
219 S 2nd St
Miamisburg, Ohio 45342

Mon – Thurs 3:30 – 10pm
Fri 3:30 – midnight
Sat 11am – midnight
Sun 11am -10pm

 

Moeller Brew Barn
214 W. Main St.
Troy, Ohio 45373

Tues – Thurs 3 – 10pm
Fri -Sun 11am – 11pm

*Moeller Brew Barn in Troy is expecting to be open by the end of the month (we will let them announce the actual date). In the meantime your passport can be completed and prize collected without the Moeller stamp. They are however stamping passports at the Moeller location in Maria Stein and If you haven’t been there to see the new brewery expansion/kitchen it’s well worth the trip!

 

Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co.
102 W. Columbia St
Springfield, Ohio 45504

Tues – Thurs 3 – 10pm
Fri 3 – 11pm
Sat noon – 11pm
Sun noon – 9pm

Pinups and Pints
10963 Lower Valley Pike
Medway, Ohio

Mon – Sat 7pm – 2:30am

 

 

Rolling Mill Brewing Co.
916 1st Ave
Middletown, Ohio

Wed & Thurs 4 – 10pm
Fri 4pm – midnight
Sat 3pm-midnight

 

Star City Brewing Company
319 S 2nd St
Miamisburg, Ohio 45342

Mon – Thur 4 – 10pm
Fri 4 – 11pm
Sat 1 – 11pm

 

Toxic Brew Company
31 E 5th St
Dayton, Ohio 45402

Mon – Thurs 3 – midnight
Fri & Sat 1pm – 2am
Sun 1pm – 11pm

 

Warped Wing Brewing Company
26 Wyandot Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402

Tues – Thurs 5 – 10pm
Fri 3pm – midnight
Sat noon – midnight
Sun noon – 8pm

Yellow Springs Brewing 
305 N Walnut St, Ste B
Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387

Mon – Thurs 1- 10pm
Fri 1 – 11pm
Sat noon – 11pm
Sun noon – 10pm

You’ll need to make a purchase to receive stamp and the deadline to complete the 2019 Trail is June 1st, 2020.  2018 books can still be turned in, but no additional howlers will be ordered. Once 2018 prize inventory is gone you will receive the 2019 prize.

 

Farmstead Cheese Festival

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We offer unlimited Young’s Family Fun Wristbands all week to help celebrate our 10th year of making Young’s Farmstead Cheese!  Good for unlimited family fun all over the farm – unlimited miniature golf, batting cages, driving range, Cowvin’s Fast Slide, Moovers & Shakers & Cowvin’s Kiddie Corral.  Price is $15 for ages 12 and over and $9 for ages 11 and under.  Wristbands good only on day of purchase and can be purchased anywhere on the farm.

Watch or join the fun run!  ‘The Cheddar Challenge‘ – a 5k trail run starting at 9am on Saturday, June 8th.  We’re expecting up to 1,000 5K runners and walkers!

Tornado Damage Closes Local Restaurants

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Many of our local eateries were affected by last nights tornado’s. Here’s  what we’ve heard so far:

Primanti Bros at 2430 North Fairfield Road is currently closed.  With some roof damage and blown out windows, management will have to asses the damage before they can decide when to reopen.

Amber Rose on Valley Street in Old North Dayton has a hole in their roof, gutter damage and the roof was ripped off their walk-in cooler.  Closed until further notice.

El Toro, which has been remodeling the former Abuelo’s on North Fairfield says that the site looks like a war zone.

Scene 75 says there was major damage and flooding inside.

Wings Sports Bar & Grille on Dixie looks pretty bad from this picture and we haven’t been able to reach anyone there.

Many other local eateries are closed today due to loss of power or the boil advisory including Tanks, Corner Kitchen, Roost, Mudlick Tap House, Toxic Brew Pub, Salar, Trolley Stop, Crafted & Cured and The Rootbeer Stande downtown,  Chik Fil A on Fairfield, CBCB, Kings Table, Fox & Hound and Cake, Hope & Love Bakery  in Beavercreek, Carmel’s on Shroyer and Sea Jax Tavern in Kettering. Shen’s Szechuan & Sushi is also closed today. The Dayton club in the Kettering Tower has announced it will be closed today and tomorrow.

 

Other restaurants that avoided damages have quickly posted how they will be helping those that need help.

 

The Bison and The Boar in West Alexandria invite folks to join them tonight as we open for dinner with 10% of sales going back to our region’s The Foodbank, Inc.

El Meson is open for lunch and dinner today and will be donating back 10% of sales to Dayton’s The Foodbank, Inc.

Mamma DiSalvo’s will donate $1/meal to the American Red Cross all week

 

If you know of other restaurants we should add to these lists, please leave a comment below.

Celebrating Branch & Bone’s First Anniversary

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It’s been a year! Join us as we celebrate our First Anniversary here at Branch & Bone with some special beers culminating in the release of our first bourbon barrel aged beer, BA Feral Dawn, on Saturday June 1st. We have three days worth of exciting stuff to make for an awesome Anniversary weekend.

Thursday May 30th – Cask of Peanut Butter Coffee Dimmer.

Friday May 31st – Keg of Vanilla Coffee Feral Dawn as well as a keg of 2018 Vintage Feral Dawn.

Saturday June 1st – Anniversary Party and BA Feral Dawn bottle release.

We have a great tap list worked out for the Anniversary Party including special timed tappings throughout the day that will be announced leading up to the event, so be sure to follow the event.

Elsa’s Enters 74th Summer

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Centerville Far Hills

Locally owned restaurant now serving out of 5 locations.

Most Daytonians know Elsa’s Mexican Cantina for eats and drinks.  Most do not know they have been around for nearly 3 quarters of a century.  That’s a lot of taco shells.

Miami Valley Residents love Elsa’s. What’s not to love?  Each location has a sports bar feel, typically a great patio, and the fun atmosphere make it seem like cinco de mayo every day.  It is also a GREAT place to catch baseball and football games.  It gets noisy sometimes, but hey it is part of he fun and alcohol..

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY on ELSA’s:

Frozen Blue Juan and Frozen Bad Juan Margarita

—In 1945, Elsa Bonner opened her restaurant.

—In 1979,  Elsa’s daughter sold it to 4 business men, 1 whom still owns it.  The menu is Americanized Mexican food, and sports bar favorites.  Full bar menu highlights include margaritas and Mexican Beers.

— In 2019, they are operating 5 strong locations, and is the consummate place for a happy hour gathering with friends.

Here are the locations:
Elsa’s East Restaurant & Cantina , Linden Ave., Dayton, Ohio
Elsa’s Kettering Sports Grill, E. Stroop, Dayton, Ohio
Elsa’s On The Border, Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio
Elsa’s South Restaurant & Cantina, Far Hills Ave., Dayton, Ohio
Elsa’s Corner Cantina,  Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH

 

Now- you’re at Elsa’s, what are you gonna order?

MUST EATS at ELSA’S MEXICAN CANTINA:

—THE BAD JUAN MARGARITA:
The first must eat is a “must drink.”  This is Dayton’s submission to the Margarita world.  Known for its potency the choice is frozen, or on the rocks.  You can also choose Strawberry among other flavors.  We remain purists here and say “Order a Regular Bad Juan, Frozen.”  Warning may cause blurred speech and bad decisions after two of them.

 

— QUESO BLANCO DIP:

You get free popcorn and chips and salsa, so just take a little more and go first class.  This white cheese dip is the sinful deliciousness you are used to.  It is the cheese hat remains hot and liquid and after a few minutes it takes a second to become solid.

—THE MINI-SUPER BURRITO:
 A flour tortilla filled with refried beans, and your choice of ground beef, shredded beef, chicken, chorizo, or pork carnitas.  We always go for the ground beef.  The burrito is topped with a mild sauce, lettuce, pico de gallo, and aged cheddar cheese.  It is the perfect size for a happy hour bite.

 

— CRUNCHY BEEF TACOS:
That greasy beef, with that crispy, crunchy shell.  The lettuce and cheese make it a deal.  Use the Big Ragu’s “fat kid trick,” and drizzle salsa over the top of the taco,before you take a bite.

— JAMAICA JERK CHICKEN WINGS:
These are some of the most outstanding wings in Dayton.  Same with the sweet BBQ sauce.  The only problem is you can no longer order them “well done.”  What the hell ?  Yes it is true, and that is a travesty and affects the wings.  Maybe if a glut of us order “well done” wings and complain, they will change the policy.  But for now, Elsa’s wont cook their wings well done.  But boy are those wings and especially those 2 sauces amazing.

 

— NACHOS
3 awesome must eat nachos:
1) GROUND BEEF AND CHEESE NACHOS
For the simple, pure nacho lover, ask for sour cream on the side.

2) NACHOS GRANDE DELUXE:
Shredded beef, chicken, refried beans and Monterrey jack cheese.  Lettuce , tomatoes, onions, black olives and jalapenos are added.  Ask for Sour Cream and Guacamole on the side.

3) FAJITA NACHOS:
Ground beef, bean and/or chicken nachos, topped with cheese, grilled onions and grilled peppers.

There you have it.  Our patented must eats.  This will get you where you wanna go fast on the large menu.

As we enter the 74th summer of Elsa’s in the Dayton area, we have 5 locations we can ponder visiting.  Now you may have discovered a couple of new “must eats.”  Good Luck at happy hour !

For more MUST EATS around Dayton – check out Food Adventures on Facebook by clicking HERE

Kettering Location

Centerville Location

Kettering

Beer

Tacos

BAD JUAN on the rocks

inside a mini super burrito

wings – jamaica jerk

Bad Juans

Nachos

Nachos

Beef and cheeses nachos

Tacos

Tacos

BBQ wings

Jamaica Jerk Wings

Feel free to browse the gallery below

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quest For The Best: Hot Dog

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Springtime means the return of baseball, the opening of local ice cream and concession stands and the first firing up of the backyard grill. For me, its the return of the hotdog.
This uniquely American treat came here from Germany and quickly gained prominence on carts and at hot dog stands. Mostly associated with baseball and youth concession stands, the hotdog has made its way to menus across Dayton and we are happy about that.
Here’s where you can find the best hotdogs in Dayton:

Zombie Dogz

1200 Brown St #150, Dayton

Photo Cred: Yelp user Brett P (trio of dogs)
No one has done more to elevate the lowly hotdog than Zombie Dogs. I am not a Zombie guy. The entire genre confuses me. The menu at ZD does not confuse me. If it’s your first time here are a few reminders:
Get the tots. Trust me.Get a a few of the mini dogs. It is too hard to settle on just one dog. But. If you must choose just one. I’d suggest the Calling in Dead. It is their 1/4 all beef dog covered in Truffle Mac and Cheese with a Parmesan breadcrumb on top. It sounds heavy. Its not. Still get the tots. I’d also suggest the Chicago style, just ask for it. Juan of the Dead is popular as well, the big dog covered in pulled pork and bbq sauce. Crazy good. These are not concession stand, overly cooked mystery meat dogs. This is hotdogs on a whole ‘nother level.
Get the tots.

Rootbeer Stande

1727 Woodman Drive Dayton
Footlong hotdogs for under $5.00. You may remember I mentioned this place in my quest for the Best Pork Tenderloin, but when I want a good old school hotdog, the Stande is my go to. Here’s why.
Sauerkraut. Yes. Sauerkraut. Few places you can get a hotdog with it. They also serve Nathan’s all beef dog in a Chicago style, the Hound Dog with bacon and bbq sauce, and the Uncle Reuben. This one is made like a Reuben. Kraut, Swiss Cheese and 1000 Island dressing. Don’t wear your dress shirt for this one. The Dirty D. Bacon wrapped and deep fried. Don’t tell your doctor. Just order it with a Rootbeer and thank me later. Final two words. Onion Rings. Hot and fresh for you always at this drive up stand.

Gibbs Ole-Tyme Hamburgers

535 E Dixie Dr West Carrollton

Some would call this is cheap imitation of the Miamisburg Hamburger Wagon. Don’t listen to those negative people. This place has a similar burger, yes. But they also have one of the best hotdogs I’ve ever had in town. The Southern Dog. Deep fried along side the cast iron burgers, toped with mustard, chili, onion, mustard and slaw. Yes. AND SLAW. Its a big messy bite but perfectly balanced with hot and cold, sweet and savory. A perfect lunch is two sliders, one hotdog and a cold Coca Cola. If the Southern Dog is too much, go with the more familiar Coney Dog, coney sauce, onion and cheese.

Trolley Stop

530 East 5th Street Dayton
I’ve been known to say things like…Trolley..best patio in Dayton. Best chip dip in Dayton. Best Veggie burger.
However, the Double Dogs, a fork and knife kinda deal, should not be overlooked. Two beef hotdogs, chili (house made), onions, cheese and it comes with MikeSells chips and Herbie dip. I mentioned the dip earlier. Its worth mentioning twice. They’ve taken the hotdog to a new level here. It feels almost fancy.

Chicago Gyro and Dogs

3979 Indian Ripple Road, Beavercreek
Chicago Authentic
You’ve seen this place on my quest list before. They rank high in my book for Dayton’s best Gyro. For friends who ask for the best Chicago style dog, I send them here. Vienna Beef dogs are brought in from Chicago along with that neon green relish and sport peppers. They even have the poppy seed bug and celery salt on top like they do in the Windy City. Where else can you get an authentic Chicago style dog with authentic Chicago ingredients, made by a guy who hails from Chicago? Hint. This is the only place in Dayton and it’s only $3.00. They have a Cincy dog too, chili, cheese and onion and they are serving some of the best fries in town.
Where do you find a great Cuban sandwich? Let us know in the comments.
Check Bryan’s other quests:

Quest For The Best: Cuban Sandwich

Quest for the Best Biscuits and Gravy

Quest for Dayton’s Best: Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Taste of Cincinnati

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Taste of Cincinnati – Presented by Kroger – is the region’s can’t-miss Memorial Day weekend event. 2019 will feature more than 50 restaurants and food trucks, rotating vendors from Findlay Market and nearly 35 musical acts. The event showcases the culinary creativity of chefs from around the region, with vendors offering small plates priced from $2-$7. As always, Taste of Cincinnati is FREE to attend – no tickets needed.

Plea For Help, Turns to Dream Come True

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**** UPDATE to OUR PREVIOUS ARTICLE “HAMBURGER WAGON OWNER’S PLEA FOR HELP” ****

In a world of sad news, this story will restore your faith of people, and shows how special people are in the Miami Valley.  As you may recall we had been following the story of HAMBURGER WAGON OWNER JACK SPERRY.  He was fighting a lifelong illness, of all things called “Berger’s” disease.  The progression of this syndrome, leaves the person with a gradual decline in kidney function over a 15 year period, eventually resulting in renal failure.

TIME OF NEED

It was early 2019, Jack had run out of time, he had just turned 56 years old and his kidney function was bordering on 15%.  The doctors told him he was weeks away from dialysis, and he needed a new kidney.

Along with our readers, many news and social outlets reached out to the community.  The response was overwhelming.  There were so many requests for donors, that the University of Cincinnati hospital had to put a pause on processing any more matches for Jack.

Alex and Jack – Pre Operation

WHAT ARE THE ODDS?

As the first batch of tests came through, he had a match.  But they had to do more tests to make sure the match was exact.  It was.  Even more incredible, is that match was his fiancee Alex Frazier.  Against all reasonable odds, it was fate that she would be his hero.  Jacks chances were looking better.

Surgery was scheduled for Monday May 20th at University of Cincinnati.  The plan was to take one of Alex’s regular functioning kidneys and insert it into Jacks abdomen and connect it to his existing 2 kidneys.  Alex would be left with one kidney, which is strong enough that she could function normally with it.

As this past weekend went by, Jack visited with friends and relaxed.  He talked with The Food Adventures Crew and  rubbed it in that he had landed a Rock N Green Tomato Festival sponsor just hours before surgery.  “Im in renal failure and still kicking butt” he joked.

SURGERY DAY

Surgery was performed Monday May 20th, in the morning.   Then, the first word came through Monday afternoon,  a friend wrote on Facebook.  “Alex and Jack are out of surgery, Alex is recovering well and Jack’s new kidney is performing wonderfully.”  This was the first news, and it was tremendous news.

RECOVERY

Today (Tuesday May 21st) we received some joking texts from Jack and an eventual phone call.  Jack is sore as they have reduced his pain meds and he has gotten out of bed for the first time.  Joking about his high school football days at Centerville, he said “I should be back in the locker room in a few days, but I will have some stadium steps to run as punishment for missing practice.”  Asked how he feels, he said he is very sore.  He also said that Alex was in pain yesterday too, understandably.  He should improve every day and after a few weeks he will be cleared to drive again.  “I am hoping to be at the Rock N Green Tomato Fest.” he said.  We told him good, because Elvis, was looking forward to it.

THANK YOU

On behalf of the Sperry family, and Alex Heeter and the Frazier family, thank you for your support.  In a time of need, to see so many generous people willing to take a risk to help save someones life is a lesson in humanity.  We are cautiously optimistic that Jack and Alex will have a speedy recovery and a chance at a long, love filled life.  The MostMetro.com family is grateful to call them friends, and also to have friends like the many of you who signed up to donate for Jack.

Here are 2 links to organ donation

— KIDNEY DONATION:

— GENERAL ORGAN DONATION:

 

 

Ickey, Elvis and Cornhole June 8th

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There will be ELVIS sightings at Riverscape Park in Miamisburg, behind Ron’s Pizza Tavern on June 8th.

The Food Adventures Crew has EXCLUSIVE scoop – on the vendors and music.. so here we go.

THE ROCK N GREEN TOMATO FESTIVAL IS BACK for year #9. 
THE FESTIVAL GOES FROM NOON – 10pm !

Ickey is Coming !!!

ICKEY WOODS – Former Bengals star and GEICO TV ad star will be on hand signing photos.
12 Food Trucks and a $250 Cornhole Tournament will also be at the festival.  We are expecting 30 craft vendor booths, and live Rock n Rock and Roll all day !

There is even a MOTORCYCLE RUN – register at the park from 9:15am-10:15am – the run begins 10:30am benefiting the Youth Mission. Call 937-901-5393 for more info on the motorcycle run !

Hamburger Eating and Hula Hoop contests? YEP !

Kids Bouncy House and a Dunk Tank ? YES !!!

Packed for the free concert

Bengals and Ohio State Football star PETE JOHNSON will have a booth too with Buckeye and NFL merchandise.  Did you know he has scored more touchdowns than any Buckeye or Bengal in history?  He holds the record for both teams !

Live music all day on the stage adds to the fun. “The Funky Uncles” open at noon,  “Disturbing the Peace Band” play at 3, and “B-Caged” go on at 5pm.

There is even a Green Tomato Pie baking contest in the afternoon.

ELVIS ? is coming !

The festival reaches a fever pitch around 7:30pm when the crowd gathers to eat and drink and watch The Elvis tribute band, “Ryan Roth and the Comeback Special. ” A Vegas style tribute act with a 14 piece band backing up Ryan.  If you have not experienced the show, come see why Ryan was voted Daytons #1 Male vocalist for 2019.

 

YES FOLKS ALL THIS AND MORE at the
ROCK N GREEN TOMATO FESTIVAL,
SATURDAY JUNE 8th from noon -10pm.
Riverfront Park, 1 S. Main St Miamisburg, Oh  45342

Fried Green Tomatoes !!

Here is an exclusive peek at the eats available at the festival:

FOOD VENDORS:

—THE BUCKIN DONKEY:
Look for them to feature tacos with green tomato salsa and more.

—GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY FOOD TRUCK:
Chicken Salad on croissant, Mac n Cheese, Chicken and Dumplins, Burgers, pie and cobbler.

— GYRO PALACE:  Look for incredible regular or chicken gyros with an option of green tomatoes !

—THE HAMBURGER WAGON:
For the first time in 105 years, they will offer an option of green tomato on your burger !!!

Big Burger with Green Tomato

—KONA ICE:
Sno-cones with many flavors to choose from and mix !

—MIAMISBURG ATHLETIC BOOSTERS:
Fried Green Tomatoes and Bacon and Green Tomato Sliders

DUNK TANK

—RONS PIZZA TAVERN:
Pizza with Bacon and Green Tomatoes.  They will also serve Green Beer inside the Tavern at the bar and patio area.

—THE SALTY DOG FOOD TRUCK:
SaltyDog bacon wrapped hot dog, Fried Fish Sandwiches, chicken strip baskets, waffle fries, loaded nachos and tater tots, Smoothies and sweet tea.

—SCHIAVONE’S ITALIAN FOOD:
Deep fried lasagna, Deep fried meatballs with Mozarella cheese inside, Mini-Cannoli

—SINSATIONAL SANDWICHES:
Gourmet Burgers and Gourmet Hot Dogs, fresh cut fries, mac n cheese, homemade chips with BBQ sauce, corndogs.

—TOTALLY AWESOME KETTLE KORN:
Huge bags of Gourmet Popcorn and Lemon Shaker Drinks !

—WINKS TREATS:

Green Tomato and Bacon Pizza from Ron’s

Hot Dogs, Cotton Candy, Soft Pretzels, Caramel Apples, Nachos, Walking Tacos, Bacon Egg and Cheese Burrito, Biscuits and Gravy, Chocolate Chip Cookies.

 

DON’T FORGET – $250 prize CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT !!
Registration begins 11am

Here is a list of the days festivities !!

Bring your friends SATURDAY JUNE 8th to MIAMISBURG’S RIVERFRONT PARK

It should be an epic Food Adventure for the whole family,with classic Rock n Roll Music -LIVE !

We will see you at the 9th Annual Rock N GREEN TOMATO FESTIVAL!

Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce from Gyro Palace!

Hula Hoop Contest !

Green Maters !

Hamburger Wagon

SALTY DOG FOOD TRUCK has a BLGT – Bacon, Lettuce, Green Tomato

Winks Treats Hot Dog

KIDS BOUNCY HOUSE

$250 CORNHOLE TOURNEY – REGISTER 11am !

BIKE RUN -REGISTER 9:15 am

Schiavone’s Mozarella Stuffed Meatballs

Buckeye and Bengals Legend PETE JOHNSON is coming !

Green Tomato Pie Contest

Tacos from Buckin Donkey

Sinsational Sandwiches

Disturbing the Peace Band will be there !!

Good Golly Miss Molly chicken salad

Kona Ice

EMCEE JIM BUCHER !!

Totally Awesome Kettle Corn


 

 

 

 

 

 

ELvis Tribute Star Ryan Roth

The Crowd

$250 cornhole tourney

Green Beer inside Rons PIzza Tavern

Bacon Green Tomato Sliders

Hamburger Wagon Burger eating contest

 

New Seasonal Menu at Mudlick Tap House

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The Plate

Mudlick Tap House, located downtown at the corner of 2nd and St. Clair streets, is launching their new summer menu. According to Proprietor Jennifer Dean, the new menu will combine the lunch and dinner menu, meaning entrees will now be available all day. In talking about the new menu, Jen shared, “we’ve really put a lot of thought into creating a menu with more Gluten Free options and dishes that can be made vegetarian or vegan with slight modifications.  Our kitchen staff is great about being able to make meals that can accommodate any dietary restrictions.”

Mudlick is hosting a Gluten Free Cider Dinner this Wednesday evening. Joshua Raboin, CEO and head brewer of Redhead Ciderhouse will join Executive Chef Jason to talk you through the cider-making process while taking you on a culinary adventure highlighting the flavors of each dish paired with cider. You can do the whole prix fixe meal for $50 or order it a la carte from 5- 10pm.

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spinach salad

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wiki Leeks

When asking Jen what the highlight of the new menu are, she said “I’m really excited about the fried leeks, I was such a huge fan of  these at Olive and really have been missing these. And we’ve added a grass fed ribeye to the menu.”

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There are even some new cocktails on the bar menu including the return of the Mudlick Lemondae join the list of favorites like the Mudlick Mule, the Mason Jar Margarita and the Campfire Sling.  The whiskey of the day promotion continues, highlighting a different brand each day at discounted prices

2nd floor party space

The second floor at Mudlick, which can hold up to a hundred guests remains a popular option for rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby showers.  There is no charge for the room with a minimal spend, contact co-founder Forrest for more information and availability.  Jen told us they’ve already got several holiday parties booked, so you may want to plan ahead for December.

The Queen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaking of planning ahead, when ordering your meal at Mudlick, you’ll want to be sure and leave room for dessert.

The Basil Berry

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Opera Stout cake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Even the brunch menu got a little makeover!

 

Olde Schoolhouse Wine and Dine

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Join us on Tuesday, May 21st as we welcome our neighbors from Olde Schoolhouse Vineyard & Winery LLC for a very special evening of Wine and Dine! We will be offering $3 pours of a variety of Olde Schoolhouse wines, along with $5 small plates from our kitchen.

Purchase discounted presale tastes for 4 for $10. https://www.bisonandboar.com/events-1/olde-school-house-wine-and-dine

Reservations are encouraged at bisonandboar.com or by calling (937) 839-4500.

Celebrate National Slider Day with freebies from White Castle!

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White Castle is giving away free food Wednesday in honor of National Slider Day.

Customers can receive one free slider  and a small Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage with a coupon posted to whitecastle.com on May 15. The fast-food chain expects to give away tens of thousands of sliders in nearly 400 restaurants throughout the day.

Consumers can also enjoy $1 cashback through the end of May when they buy two boxes of any four or six count sliders using the Checkout51 app in grocery and convenience stores across the country.

If that weren’t enough, on Wednesdays, White Castle customers can sport western attire from bolo ties to boots to receive two free BBQ Original Sliders with any purchase.

“At White Castle, we take tremendous pride in the 2×2 inch sliders we’ve been serving and perfecting for nearly 100 years,” said Jamie Richardson, vice president at White Castle. “We invented National Slider Day as a special tribute to the fans who share that appreciation for the slider and share their Cravings with us. We hope everyone will have the opportunity to bite into a tasty slider on May 15.”

Nearest White Castle Restaurants:

4780 Roosevelt Blvd, Middletown, OH 45044

5201 Salem Bend, Trotwood, OH 45426

6901 DR 123, Franklin, OH 45005

Extreme Eats at Chicago Gyros & Dogs

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The Italian Beef Sandwich and Bacon Fries

We found a spot for a true Food Adventure.  It is an eatery which gained some fame on Wilmington Ave, then moved to a shopping strip on Indian Ripple Rd, not far from the Greene.  Chicago Gyros and Dogs is bustling and people coming in and out for carry outs, or to dine in, means they are doing something right. Their wacky menu features all types of one-of-a-kind sandwiches.

Let’s learn about this eatery with the extreme menu, that brings hungry Daytonians back for more.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY on CHICAGO GYROS AND DOGS:

This is “The Dougie” – it needs extra cheese to make it perfect

 

— Owned by a father and son, this local business has two locations:
3979 Indian Ripple Rd, Beavercreek  and
201 W McMillan St, Cincinnati near the campus of University of Cincinnati.

— Hours of the Beavercreek location are:
Monday – Saturday: 11am – 9pm
Sundays : 11am – 6pm

“The Fedyk “- A dog covered with chili , cheese and fries

— Menu features various takes on Gyros, Vienna Beef Hot Dogs, Burgers, and Fries.  The menu has options and add-ons that let you create your own monster sandwich.

— The biggest tip is to take advantage of their incredible lunch specials from 11am-2pm. You can save from 2 to 5 bucks with upgrades and more.  Each day has a different deal, check the chalk board near the counter for specials and deals.

 

We scoured the menu and have been there a half-dozen times.  We still have a couple of items to try, but we definitely have the feel for the menu enough to give you our patented “must eats.”

The Nasty Nati – 2 burgers, gyro meat,bacon, jalapenos and 2 kinds of cheese and more

 

“MUST EATS” at CHICAGO GYROS and DOGS:

— “THE DOUGIE” with EXTRA CHEESE:
This is a grilled cheese sandwich with gyro meat in it as well.  The regular menu item comes with one slice of cheese which just isn’t enough.  Make sure you order this deliciously toasted bread sandwich with extra cheese.  It makes all he difference.  Add some Tzatziki sauce and you are right where you wanna be.

 

— “THE FEDYK”:
Named after University of Dayton Football 2005 offensive lineman Dan Fedyk.  It’s a hot dog with mustard, onions, chili, cheese, fries and cole slaw.  This was our favorite dog on the menu.  It takes two hands to eat, and can quickly turn sloppy.

 

The Chicken Philly Gyro

— THE NASTY NATI:
This is the monster of the menu.  Instead of buns, it is served between two regular sized pitas.  It starts with two beef patties with provolone cheese, topped with gyro meat and Bacon.  Next it drizzled with nacho cheese and sprinkled with jalapenos and grilled onions.  It is then covered with Tzatziki sauce.  This sandwich is work of art and is a 10 napkin minimum.  This thing is so big , 2 people could share it.  This menu item defines the word “Food Adventure.”  Not for the squeamish, no rules here.

 

—THE CHICKEN PHILLY GYRO with EXTRA TZATZIKI SAUCE:
A huge heaping pita with grilled, diced chicken breast.  It is filled with Onions, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Provolone & Mayo.  Add some extra tzatziki sauce and request that they grill the onions too.  This is a huge sandwich and very filling.  All of the menu sandwiches are large, so it is par for the course.

The Gyro Sandwich – hidden below are tomatoes

 

— THE REGULAR GYRO:
The basic Gyro sandwich is great.  It is stuffed with meat and is like what you get at the Dayton Greek fest, but about 4 times the meat inside.  It also has a lot of onions on it and a couple of tomatoes.  We prefer to ask that they grill the onions.  Just a tip, to lessen the sharpness of that raw onion that some people love.

The Dayton Dog is covered in fries

—  THE DAYTON DOG:
This is a Vienna Beef Hot Dog on a poppy-seed bakery bun, with Mustard, Relish, Onions, Sport Peppers, Fries.  The sports peppers are hot and will sneak up on you.  It is a delicious dog, paying homage to the Gem city, with a little heat!

 

— THE CHICAGO DOG:
We again start with the poppy-seed bun and a Vienna hot dog.  Those hot dogs pop when you bite into them.  They have a little “snap.” It is topped with Mustard, Relish, Onions, Sport Peppers, Tomato, Dill Pickle, Celery Salt.  This is probably their signature dog. Again, watch those sports peppers, they will light you up!  So delicious, that you will crave them later.

The Chicago Dog

 

— THE ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICH:
This is not the Italian beef you are used to having.  This one has more onions and green peppers, making he dip into the au jus tricky.  This sandwich is loaded with toppings.  It is a huge meal in itself, and if you want more beef, less toppings, the more traditional order would be the Italian Beef with no, or light onions and green peppers.

 

—“CARDIAC” FRIES:
Oh, dare to indulge on this one.  These fries are topped with a scoop of Bob Evans sausage gravy and  covered in shredded cheese.  Get a fork, and go to town.  These were absolutely delicious, and our tip here is to ask for extra gravy.  Yeah .. we said it .

 

Cardiac Fries

The key here is that there are a lot of choices, so building or choosing a sandwich is easy.  The problem is picking which one or 2 to try, because you can have many favorites on this menu.  Chicago Gyro and Dogs has a lot to offer and the prices are very affordable.  The staff at the  Indian Ripple location are knowledgeable and friendly.

Although this place does have a decent cult following, and seems to do a brisk business, many people have yet to visit this establishment.  Check it out, as summer is a perfect time for Dogs and Gyros !

Thank you for reading this week’s article.  We have a Food Adventure feature article right here, each and every week on Dayton Most Metro.  For even more Food Adventures, like us on Facebook and discover why we are Dayton’s favorite food blog since 2008.

Chicago Dog

Bacon Fries and Italian Beef

“The Dougie”

Regular Gyro

Old location on Wilmington Ave

They have a Food Truck !

The Nasty Nati is served like this- you have to assemble it

Lunch Specials

Nasty Nati cut in half

Store Front on Indian Ripple Rd in Beavercreek

The Chicago Dog

 

 

 

 

Stacked Pickle Officially Opens Monday in Miamisburg

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In it’s first Ohio location, the Stacked Pickle chain softly opened its doors this weekend on Springboro Pike, in a spot that formerly hosted Roosters.  This is the 10th location for owner Gary Brackett,  by former Indianapolis Colts football player and Super Bowl Champion, who’s a hands on operator that started the chain in 2010.  Upon our arrival we realized the interior was pretty much exactly the same, but freshly painted and much cleaner. Sports team flags and tv’s decorate the dining room, with an assortment of booths, tables and high-top tables surrounding the bar.

Once seated we were greeted by a delightful server, Kia (like the car-she shared).  Her enthusiasm for making sure we had a great experience was refreshing and she steered us to the sampler platter to start our meal.  This gave us a taste of the wings (we choose boneless with a spicy asian sauce) , fried pickles, onion rings and mac and cheese bites, served with ranch, bleu cheese and horseradish sauce.

The menu offers a pretty wide variety of stacked burgers, flatbreads, sandwiches, wraps, salads,  rice bowls, tacos, fish and chips and a chicken pasta dish.  All sandwiches are served with fries and you have the option to make your sandwich gluten free by requesting a Udi’s gluten free bun.  You can add wings to any meal for $2.99. Sauce options for wings include Hot, Hot BBQ, Spicy Asian, Spicy Honey Garlic, Sweet Habanero, Medium, Kentucky Bourbon, Teriyaki, BBQ Sauce.  They serve coke products, had a decent beer list- both bottles and on tap.  Liquor was not available yet, but should be very soon.

I chose the gluten-free grilled shrimp bowl with jasmine rice, veggies and a spicy honey garlic sauce.

 

My dining companion ordered the Firecracker Shrimp Wedge- an iceberg wedge, fried shrimp tossed in spicy aioli, ranch, bleu cheese crumbles, tomatoes, bacon, red onion, scallions, hold the onions.

Dessert options available are monster cookie pie, cheesecake, peanut butter silk pie and the brownie sundae which we choose with 2 spoons to share.

Overall we felt the food was good, there was a great energy and buzz in the dining room and our service was excellent. We spent $50 for 2 and walked away stuffed! We predict the Indianapolis based chain will have a big success with their first Ohio location.

Stacked Pickle

103 North Springboro Pike
Miamisburg, OH 45449

Sunday- Thursday 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Friday & Saturday 11:00 am – 1:00 am