Dayton Dining

Friday, June 6th is National Donut Day

June 5, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

It’s not just about frosting and sprinkles—National Donut Day was created in 1938 by the Salvation Army to honor the “Donut Lassies,” women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. It’s a feel-good mix of patriotism, nostalgia, and comfort food.

Whether you’re enjoying a free donut from your favorite shop or just appreciating the sweet joy they bring, National Donut Day is a reminder that even small treats can create big smiles.

Many of our local shops give away free donuts or offer big discounts.
Here’s where you can find the deals:

Baker Benji’s

700 Troy Street, Dayton
6am – 2pm
preorder a dozen glazed donut for $10

Bear Creek Donuts

80 S. Main Street, Miamisburg
open 6am – noon

Will do a free 13th donut with a dozen.
Any purchase will let customers enter a raffle for over $200 in prizes

Bill’s Donut Shop

268 N Main St, Centerville
open 24 hours

The first 1,500 guests starting at 7AM get a FREE premium Cream-Filled Long John topped with Oreos — no purchase necessary. Just show up and enjoy!

Donut Palace

5115 Troy Pike, Huber Heights

5264 Salem Ave, Trotwood

They are offering 6% off all donuts, coffee & drinks.
(On everything in the store)

Duck Donuts

1200 Brown Street, Dayton
Open 6:30am – 7:00pm

Enjoy a FREE Cinnamon Sugar DonutPlus find tasty offers in-store for coffee and more!

No purchase necessary & in-shop only. Limit one donut per customer*

Get 6 cinnamon sugar donuts for $6 on 6/

Glazed Donut Eatery

607 N. Detroit Street, Xenia
3800 Colonel Glen HWY, Beavercreek/Fairborn
open 5am – 2pm or until sold out

Stop in and get a chance to win a dozen donuts a month for a year!
Winner will be announced via social media on Saturday

Hole N One Donuts

2739 West Alex Bell Road , Moraine
open 6am – 1pm

Will be offering bakers dozens as well as a few giveaways including free donuts for a year and a gift basket with apparel and coffee tumblers

Jim’s Donut Shop

122 E National Rd Vandalia
5am – 8pm

Customers can buy a beverage and get a free regular donut

Stan The Donut Man

1441 Wilmington Ave , Dayton
open 6am – 8pm
For National donut day we will be doing bakers dozens and bakers 1/2 dozens.
Free pens. and a raffle every hour for free giveaways!

The Donut Haus Bakery

305 W Central Ave, Springboro
open 5:45am – 9:30pm

Will do a free 13th donut with a dozen.
Any purchase will let customers enter a raffle for over $200 in prizes

National Chain Deals:

Dunkin’ gives away a free doughnut of your choice with any beverage purchase. Krispy Kreme is giving away a free doughnut of your choice, no purchase necessary.

Speedway Rewards members can get a classic glazed doughnut for just 50 cents

Krispy Kreme is giving away one free doughnut to all customers, no purchase necessary, on June 6. And, because just one doughnut isn’t enough, you can get a dozen original glazed doughnuts for just $2 when you buy any other dozen at the regular price.

Downtown Steakhouse To Open Friday

June 4, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Local entrepreneur Carl Johnson (who currently owns Members Only 937 and previously owned Club Kixx, The Fox and The Arena) has created an upscale dining spot downtown with TearDrop Steakhouse. He’s brought in his nephew Chef Jay Jones who runs Celebrity Platinum Catering to run the kitchen. They’ve been looking for a spot for a couple of years, almost inking a deal with The Greene, before the complexes bankruptcy put that deal on ice. They looked at the former Table 33 location and then were contacted by Demetrius Wright, the owner of 1Eleven Flavor House when he heard he was looking. They worked at a deal for the First Street location now they’ve hired 60 employees and been training them to produce steaks so good, you’ll drop a tear when you taste them. All steaks will be served with a tear drop of herb garlic butter, that will melt down your steak upon presentation.

Photo by: Kenny Wilkerson

Opening for service this Friday, June 6th, guests are encouraged to call for reservations at (937) 496-5535. There is seating for 96 guests including the bar stools inside and an additional 32 seats will be available once the patio is completed.

Johnson asks for grace from their guests as they open, knowing it will take some time for their staff to learn and perfect their service. He says, “we’ll learn quickly from any mistakes and quickly correct them, but we have to start serving guests to perfect our service.”

Kitchen training at TearDrop

Teardrop Steakhouse Menu

Starters

•Bacon wrapped Cajun butter Scallops 17.95 w/ Cajun Chipotle sauce

•Baked creamy spinach Artichoke dip $16.95 W/ house made fried pita chips

•Chef’s Deviled Eggs $13.95 Choice of one type. Candy bacon, Shrimp or Zesty Avocado pico de gallo blend.

•Flash Calamari $15.95 w/ two part dipping sauce zesty ranch homemade tartar sauce

•Colossal Shrimp cocktail $21 w/ homemade smoked lemon cocktail sauce.

Salads

•Chef Salad $12 A bed or mixed green,crouton, cucumbers, mixed cheese blend, egg, red onion

•Spinach mixed green berry salad $15 Feature’s all your favor berries, Craisins, red onions, cucumber, croutons w/ raspberry vinaigrette.

•Caesar salad $13 crouton, parmesan cheese, red onion on a bed of romaine lettuce

To Any salads can also be an entree for additional cost adding Grilled Chicken $11, Salmon $14 or Shrimp $12

On the Chop Carnivores

All steaks are made to your preference & Topped w/our chef’s Mix herb garlic butter

•Platinum Crown Royal Smoked Baby Back Ribs Half slab $26 or whole slab $48 slow cook with its own unique marinade followed by a Cajun six pepper herb season blend.

•Smoked 22oz Porterhouse $72 Very juicy flavorful smoke steak.

•Filet Medallion (9oz) $54 Tender fillet made on a bed of sweet caramelized onion w/ a choice of Chef demi glaze or mushroom stock.

•Cowboy Ribeye 14oz $62 It’s a very juicy very flavorful smoked steak. w/ a unique marble throughout this tender beef.

•Sirloins 9 oz $49 A silky lean very juicy steak prepared to your preference.

•Gem City Bourbon Strip Loin. 14oz $64 A lady’s cut this city. Steak has its own unique extra savory flavor & tenderness sizzling to perfections.

Teardrops Seafood, Chicken & pastas

•Seared crusted salmon 9oz $49.95 Topped w/ our Colossal Grilled Shrimp & our chef creamy Cajun sauce

•Seared & Grilled Crusted Halibut $47.95 topped w/ Cajun cream sauce

•Grilled Pineapple bruschetta Chicken breast 9oz $36.95 Top w/a honey zesty savory glaze

•Cajun Mesquite Grilled Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Pasta $27.95 w/ toast seasoned point

You can change the poultry for additional cost to Salmon $15, shrimp $13, or steak Sirloin $22

•Zesty Mosaic Vegetable Chunky Tomato Bisque “PASTA” $30.95 vegan & Vegetarian style. Sides

All entrees come with two sides. You can add sides for an additional cost

•Sauteed seasoned asparagus $13

•Steamed mixed Herb garlic butter broccoli $11

•Cheesy parm stacked potato casserole $16

•House Mix herb butter garlic mashed potatoes $11

To die for Desserts
•BANANA CHEESECAKE on a COOKIE CRUST $11

•DOUBLE CHOCOLATE SALTED BIGGIE COOKIE $9

•Snickerdoodle Brownie Sundae $11 Choice Of Ice Cream Butter Pecan or Vanilla Bean

•Four Layered Chocolate Cake. $13.95

• Four Layered Pineapple Carrot Cake $17.95

Popeyes® Introduces Chicken Wraps

June 4, 2025 By Dayton937

Popeyes® is bringing their signature flavor to summer eats with the launch of an all-new category on their menu: Popeyes® Chicken Wraps. Same legendary Louisiana flavor with a whole new twist. Wrapped, packed and made to move with you. Whether you’re cruising through errands, road tripping or hopping between meetings, Popeyes is bringing their signature crunch that you crave in a grab-and-go style that’s big on flavor and easy on the wallet.

For a limited time only, these generously sized Chicken Wraps, are everything you love about Popeyes, now wrapped and ready to roll at participating restaurants nationwide. Each one is packed with a Popeyes hand-breaded and battered chicken tender, crisp lettuce, shredded cheese, crunchy pickles and topped with your choice of a Classic, Spicy or Honey Mustard spread, all tucked into a soft, warm tortilla inspired by our famous biscuits.

The Chicken Wraps are available in three bold variations, for $3.99* each for a whole lot of flavor without breaking the bank.

And because no snack is complete without a sip to match, Popeyes is also dropping a brand-new beverage lineup of Blueberry Lemonade and Teas, just in time to cool things down for summer. Building on the hype of Popeyes viral Pickle Lemonade, this new berry-infused offering includes Blueberry Lemonade (Chilled or Frozen), Blueberry Cane Sweet Tea and Blueberry Unsweet Tea.

“With our new Chicken Wraps, we’ve taken our iconic chicken tenders and wrapped them in something completely new, bringing all that craveable crunch in a fresh, portable way,” said Chef Amy Alarcon, VP of Culinary Innovation at Popeyes. “We wanted to create a Chicken Wrap that was undeniably Popeyes. Infusing the flavors from our famous biscuit into our wraps was the perfect way to ensure our signature flavors shined through.”

Whether you’re heading out for a long weekend or hustling through the weekday grind, Popeyes Chicken Wraps and Blueberry Beverages are snackable, sippable and summer ready. Starting today, June 2, at participating locations nationwide and on the Popeyes app and website while supplies last, they’re here for a good time, not a long time, so get ’em while they’re hot.

For more info and real-time flavor drops, visit Popeyes.com and follow @popeyes on Instagram, X and Facebook.

Summer In The Valley 4 Course Wine Dinner

June 2, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Carrabba’s Italian Grill is hosting this wine dinner on June 25th at 6:30pm that will make you feel like you’re being transported to summer in the Napa Valley, enjoying a 4 course Italian dinner paired with wines from California’s most iconic wine regions. Reserve your seats now, just $60 per person.

Course 1

SUMMER SHRIMP SALAD

Chilled shrimp, spinach, romaine, tomatoes, red onion, zucchini and strawberries tossed in a lemon-strawberry vinaigrette and topped with ricotta salata

WINE PAIRING: IMAGERY SAUVIGNON BLANC

Every bottle of Imagery wine features original label artwork, reinforcing the brand’s dedication to both artistry and winemaking. The wine’s bright citrus and crisp acidity pair wonderfully with the chilled shrimp, while its tropical fruit notes complement the lemon-strawberry vinaigrette

Course 2

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA WITH SCALLOPS

Spaghetti tossed in a rich cream sauce with eggs, parmesan and romano cheese, diced tomatoes and bacon topped with wood-grilled sea scallops

WINE PAIRING: MEIOMI PINOT NOIR

The name “Meiomi” is derived from a Native American word meaning “coast,” reflecting the winery’s dedication to sourcing grapes from California’s coastal regions. The wine’s bright berry notes and soft tannins complement the creamy sauce, while its subtle acidity cuts through the richness of the bacon and cheese

Course 3

PARMESAN CRUSTED SIRLOIN

Our 10oz wood-grilled sirloin with our signature Mr. C’s Grill Baste, olive oil and herbs topped with a golden cheesy parmesan crust. Served with grilled vegetables

WINE PAIRING: JOSH CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON

This Cabernet Sauvignon was the first wine made by Josh Cellars. The wine’s dark berry notes, hints of vanilla, and toasted oak complement the richness of the parmesan crust, while the wood-grilled char on the sirloin enhances the wine’s subtle smokiness

Course 4

LIMONCELLO BREAD PUDDING

House-made limoncello and vanilla custard-soaked brioche bread with limoncello syrup and vanilla ice cream

WINE PAIRING: CONUNDRUM RED BLEND

Charles F. Wagner, founder of Caymus Vineyards, would often blend different wines at the dinner table to create unique flavors that complemented their meals. The wine’s ripe berry notes, hints of chocolate, and warm spice provide a balanced counterpoint to the bright citrusy sweetness of the limoncello

Burger King Turns 71 and Celebrates with Deals

June 2, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Burger King is turning 71. Originally named Instant Burger King, the chain opened in 1954, a year before the first McDonald’s. A burger and milkshake restaurant, BK’s captured burger lovers’ attention in 1957 when it introduced the Whopper (just 37 cents at the time), still a staple on the menu.

In the decades since, it’s introduced countless other products, including breakfast sandwiches, chicken nuggets, chicken fries, wraps, and so much more to go with its fries, onion rings, and desserts—all designed to satisfy taste buds while traditionally offering value and letting guests “have it your way.”

Burger King is celebrating its birthday by giving away free burgers, mozzarella fries, onion rings, and other menu favorites all month long. To get a new freebie each day, you must be a member of Burger King’s Royal Perks, its rewards program.
Here’s what you can get:

June 4: National Cheese Day means a free order of Mozzarella Fries (4 pc.) with a $1+ purchase for an extra cheesy snack.
June 15: To celebrate father figures on their special day, give the gift of a BOGO Whopper, available all Father’s Day long.
June 22: For National Onion Ring Day (because this favorite side deserves a day all its own), members can redeem a free order of Onion Rings (any size!).
June 1-June 30: Enjoy BOGO Impossible Whoppers all month long.

$14.99 All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet at Green Green Chili Indian For June

June 1, 2025 By Dayton937

Enjoy a rotating selection of authentic Indian favorites featuring premium proteins like lamb and goat, plus seafood and vegetarian dishes—a buffet experience that delivers more variety than the rest. The entire month of June the lunch buffet will be offered for just $14.99 from 11am – 2:30pm. Kids option for just $9.95. The price includes complimentary drinks and dessert.

You can also enjoy 20% off your dinner order daily from 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM (dine-in only). FYI for Vegetarians, they have 2 deep friers, one dedicated to vegetables and the other one for everything else!

Green Green Chili Indian Restaurant

1501 Lyons Road
Dayton, OH 45458

937-999-4545

Mozzarella & Mimosas

May 28, 2025 By Dayton937

Learn how to create your own mozzzarella!

Texas Roadhouse Early Dine Menu

May 28, 2025 By Dayton937

Texas Roadhouse Early Dine Menu available Monday-Thursday from 3-6 pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am – 2pm. Early dining within Texas Roadhouse allows guests to enjoy that delicious meal and price compared to dining at the off-peak hours of the restaurant.

Early Dine Menu:

6 oz. USDA Choice Sirloin Steak	Cooked to order, served with two sides.	460	$10.99
Country Fried Sirloin	Breaded and deep-fried sirloin steak with country gravy.	1170	$10.99
Grilled BBQ Chicken	Marinated grilled chicken breast.	300	$10.99
Herb Crusted Chicken	Chicken breast with a flavorful herb crust.	420	$10.99
Country Fried Chicken	Classic breaded and fried chicken.	770	$10.99
Chicken Critters Dinner	Tender chicken critters.	520	$10.99
Pulled Pork Dinner	Slow-cooked pulled pork.	890	$10.99
Grilled Pork Chops (Single)	Juicy grilled pork chops.	730	$10.99
Chicken Caesar Salad	Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing.	1100	$10.99
Grilled Chicken Salad	Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, Parmesan cheese.	810	$10.99
Chicken Critter Salad	Salad with chicken critters.

Texas Roadhouse Locations:

Fairborn

2600 Colonel Glenn Highway Fairborn, OH 45324

Huber Heights

5611 Merily Way Huber Heights, OH 45424

Troy

1809 Towne Park Drive Troy, OH 45373

Springfield

1750 N. Bechtle Avenue Springfield, OH 45504

Celebrate National Hamburger Day with These Restaurant Deals

May 27, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

If you didn’t get your fix of burgers during Memorial Day weekend, you’re in luck because National Hamburger Day is Wednesday, May 28 and celebrates the juicy, flame-grilled meal staple that reminds us all of the long, sunny days of summer.Americans eat an estimated 50 billion burgers. The average U.S consumer eat 26 burgers per year from restaurants, drive-throughs and other food service operations, according to Circana, based on research from the 12 months ending March 2025.

To celebrate National Hamburger Day, many restaurants are cooking up some tantalizing deals. Below, we’re sharing some that our tempting our taste buds:

Red Robin

Red Robin Royalty members who buy a burger and a drink during the month of May will automatically be entered into a contest for the chance to win free burgers for the whole year. Only 12 people will be selected to win.

The Root Beer Stande

Their infamous hand crafted Hank’s burgers will be on sale for $7. You get to pick from any of our a Hank’s burgers. Make it a double for an additional $2.99. We can’t wait to feed you. We will be open from 11-8.

Burger King

Members of the chain’s Royal Perks program can receive a free hamburger with a purchase of $1 or more. Loyalty members can also score a hamburger for 125 crowns — half the usual reward cost of 250 crowns — through the end of the month.

Deals must be activated through the Burger King app.

Sonic Drive-In

Get half-price Cheeseburgers when you order in the Sonic app on Tuesday, May 27, after 5 p.m. Also available after 5 p.m. through the end of the month – half price shakes in the app.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

Classic Cheeseburger Pizookie Meal Deal for $13: Comes with a cheeseburger, lettuce, tomatoes, dill pickles, burger sauce, fries and a personal Pizookie. You can also get their Classic Cheeseburger Bundle starting at $45: Comes with four cheeseburgers, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, salad and chips or fries.

Wendy’s

Now through June 1, customers can get a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for 1 cent with any Wendy’s purchase. The offer can be redeemed on the Wendy’s app. New deals will be added to the app beyond June 1 as part of the company’s 100 Days of Savings.

Dairy Queen

Cooling down with a Blizzard may be DQ’s bread and butter, but their burgers have a following all their own.

That’s why Dairy Queen is offering an extended deal from May 26 through June 1. To celebrate National Hamburger Day, rewards members can get a second Signature Stackburger for 99 cents when they buy one at regular price. This is available through the DQ Mobile App.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Known for its wings, the restaurant chain also offers burgers. In honor of National Hamburger Day, customers can score a half-price All-American Cheeseburger, Triple Bacon Cheeseburger, or other burger by using the code GOBURGER when ordering takeout or delivery. The offer is not valid for customers dining at Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants.

Rally’s

From May 27 to May 29, get The Cheese Double combo for $3.

Perkins

For National Hamburger Month in May, the restaurant chain has added to the menu The Great American Burger Trio – a cheeseburger, fries, and pie – for $9.99. Also, you can join the Perkins e-Club loyalty program and get 20% off your next visit.

Smashburger

If the siren call of smashburgers gets you through the door every time, rejoice: Smashburger has a special deal for National Hamburger Day. For one day only, on May 28, the chain is offering all burgers for just $5.28, no minimum purchase required. To take advantage of the deal, use code JUST528 at checkout for delivery or online orders, or visit a location in person.

$7.99 Lunch Specials at Centerville Eatery

May 27, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

My Favorite Muffin in Centerville offer a $7.99 lunch Special Monday – Friday. Each day it’s a different delicious sandwich special, made on your choice of freshly made bagel, paired with a regular-sized fountain drink for only $7.99 You can also add 3 mini muffins or a bag of chips for just $0.75!

Here’s what’s on the menu:

Monday – Lunch BLT
Bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo. 390-550 calories

Tuesday – Classic Turkey

Roasted Turkey, lettuce, tomato & mayo. 420-580 calories

Wednesday – Mediterranean Veg Out

Hummus or cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green pepper & red onion. 370-620 calories

Thursday – Grilled Chicken

Grilled chicken breast, mayo, lettuce & tomato. 450-610 caloreis

Friday – Ham & Cheddar
Ham, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & mayo. 490-650 calories

Stop by and enjoy a fresh, satisfying lunch—because great food should come at a great price!

My Favorite Muffin

175 E Alex Bell Road
Centerville, OH 45459

937-434-2535

Free Smoothie for National Flip Flop Day

May 27, 2025 By Dayton937

On Wednesday, May 28, Tropical Smoothie Cafe invites smoothie lovers nationwide to kick off summer and celebrate its annual National Flip Flop Day. Guests that come into a participating Tropical Smoothie Cafe location from 2 to 7 p.m. wearing flip flops will receive a refreshing 12 oz. Sunrise Sunset Smoothie for free*. No purchase is required – just flip flops and summer vibes.

National Flip Flop Day has become a beloved summer tradition and the unofficial start to smoothie season. The holiday sets the tone for the summer months ahead, inviting guests to sit back, relax and sip a while.

This year’s featured beverage is a fan favorite smoothie – the Sunrise Sunset Smoothie – a bold, tropical blend of orange juice, mango, pineapple and strawberries, crafted to deliver the feeling of a mini beachside getaway no matter where you’re based.

“We love giving our guests a reason to pause and enjoy a refreshing taste of the tropics to kick off their summer season,” said Deborah von Kutzleben, Chief Marketing Officer of Tropical Smoothie Café, LLC. “National Flip Flop Day is all about creating experiences that celebrate the joy, fun, and flavor our current guests have come to know and love at Tropical Smoothie Cafe and introduce new guests to Tropic Time.”

*One free 12 oz. Sunrise Sunset Smoothie per guest on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 2 to 7 p.m. in-cafe at participating locations only. Free smoothie will be applied to lowest priced 12 oz. Sunrise Sunset Smoothie ordered. No modifications. While supplies last.

Burger King® Introduces New Menu Inspired By The How to Train Your Dragon Film

May 27, 2025 By Dayton937

Calling all Dragon Trainers! Burger King® – in co-promotion with the new live-action How to Train Your Dragon film from Universal Pictures – invites Guests to take a trip to the Isle of Berk with four dragon-inspired takes on fan-favorite menu items. Available starting Tuesday, May 27, the new lineup was developed to help BK and How to Train Your Dragon fans alike celebrate the release of the new film, which soars into theaters on Friday, June 13.

As home of the flame-grilled Whopper®, Burger King is no stranger to fire and reimagining America’s most iconic burger. That’s why BK is inviting Guests to take their tastebuds on a bold and flavorful journey with adventurous new menu offerings, including:

Dragon Flame-Grilled Whopper – The star of the show features a 1/4 lb* of flame-grilled beef served on a red-and-orange-marbled bun colored with natural spices and vegetables, topped with American cheese, crispy bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pickles, ketchup and mayo.
Fiery Dragon Mozzarella Fries – In addition to bringing the flame, BK is bringing the heat with Fiery Dragon Mozzarella Fries, featuring melty mozzarella cheese, peppers and Fiery Calabrian chili pepper-breading for the perfect fiery snack served in a one-of-a-kind Toothless-inspired carton.
Soaring Strawberry Lemonade – Soar to new heights and quench your thirst for adventure with the all-new Soaring Strawberry Lemonade, made with real fruit juice**.
Viking’s Chocolate Sundae – Finish the adventure with Viking’s Chocolate Sundae, a delicious sweet treat featuring a vanilla soft-serve with HERSHEY’S® chocolate syrup and black & green cookie crumbles.

“At BK, we love to bring partnerships to life that create an awesome experience for families. Our new collaboration with How to Train Your Dragon is going to be fun for both kids and kids at heart,” says Joel Yashinsky, Chief Marketing Officer, Burger King US&C. “Our team has created a delicious menu inspired by the beloved characters and themes of this exciting new movie that brings that experience to Burger King restaurants.”

Additionally, Burger King will launch “Night Fury Flight” – a game inspired by the new film and available exclusively in the BK app and web. From May 27 through July 15, Royal Perks members can play daily to receive exclusive offers and be entered for a chance to win sweepstake prizes, including digital AMC Theatres® gift cards and a grand prize trip for four to Universal Orlando Resort to experience the all-new How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk attraction.

Mudlick Tap House Is Asking For Support of Downtown Businesses

May 26, 2025 By Guest Contributor

As a local independent restaurant in downtown Dayton, we’ve always taken pride in being part of this community. But this past week—due to the NATO Summit—has been incredibly difficult. Road closures, parking restrictions, and limited access to downtown meant foot traffic disappeared, and like many small businesses around us, we felt the hit.

What made it even harder was the lack of communication and disregard from the City of Dayton. There was little effort to meaningfully include small businesses in the planning or to mitigate the disruption we would face. Decisions were made without us, even though we’ve been showing up for this city every day—paying taxes, employing local workers, and contributing to the culture, economy and vibrancy of the downtown landscape.

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Independent restaurants and shops like ours are part of what makes Dayton special. If you’ve ever shared a meal with us, made memories here, or supported any small downtown businesses—this is the time to show your love. Come downtown. Dine, shop, and help lift up the places that give this city its heartbeat.

Thank you for being part of our story.

Jen & Forrest Williams

Mamacitas Cantina Summer Menu Now Out

May 24, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Mamacitas Cantina, a modern Latin fusion restaurant and bar recently celebrated their first anniversay and now they’ve released an updated menu. They say they’ve poured their r hearts into crafting these new dishes, bringing you bold flavors, rich traditions, and a taste of something truly special.

Mamacitas Cantina
1060 Patterson Rd,
Dayton, OH 45420
937-640-3180

Sun – Thurs noon – midnight
Fri & Sat noon – 2:30am

Roadtrip: Taste of Cincinnati

May 23, 2025 By Dayton937

Kicking off the summer season, Taste of Cincinnati takes to the streets of downtown Cincy on May 24-26 in 2025, serving up Italian, creole, vegetarian/vegan, Hawaiian, and Greek dishes and of course Cincy Region favorite – goetta!–and just about everything you can imagine in between. So bring your appetites and prepare to dig into some of the tastiest treats from the Cincinnati Region. There will be 80 restaurants, food trucks, and Findlay Market vendors, plus an additional 12 beverage vendors including local breweries and wine.

Taste of Cincinnati is the nation’s longest running food festival, and one of the largest street festivals in the country. There are 3 stages programed with live entertainment all weekend. Check out the lineup here.

Several downtown streets are closed for this event from 6 p.m. on Friday, May 23, and will reopen at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27. Taste of Cincinnati parking is available in several nearby parking garages and parking lots on Third, Fourth, and Sixth Streets are available. Street closures and parking info will be updated throughout the weekend.

The downtown streetcar, Cincinnati Connector, makes a 3.6-mile loop through the city. It can easily connect you to Taste of Cincinnati and it’s free! Cincy Red Bikes has 52 stations between Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky with more than 400 bikes available. Ride sharing with Uber or Lyft is always available–although prices can rise during peak hours of this event. Parking in Northern Kentucky is another option. The Southbank Shuttle, AKA the trolley, serves Bellevue, Covington, Newport, and Cincinnati and runs every 15 minutes. To walk over The Taylor Southgate Bridge from Newport, or the Roebling Bridge from Covington is no more than 1.5 miles to the event.

Check out Taste of Cincinnati’s website, Facebook, or Instagram for the latest updates on parking, road closures, restaurants, entertainment, and other info. Event guides and maps are also available.

Taste of Cincinnati 2025 Hours & Schedule

Saturday, May 24, 2025 –11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Sunday, May 25, 2025 – 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Monday, May 26, 2025 – 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

There is no admission for Taste of Cincinnati. Menu items range from $4 – $8.