Dayton Dining

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Opens Monday

April 22, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

After much anticipation and several construction delays, this Texas based chain will open at The Greene this Monday, April 23rd at 7am. As part of their Grand Opening Event, the first 50 customers get FREE TACOS FOR A YEAR

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop’s corporate-owned and franchise locations are now serving fresh, handmade Baja-style Mexican food in 81 stores across 9 states, with many more to open soon. This one happens to be corporate owned. All of Fuzzy’a restaurants offer indoor and patio seating, and their specialties include fish tacos, burritos, nachos, queso, and ice-cold beer. The atmosphere at Fuzzy’s is bright, fun, and energetic – perfect for gathering with friends and family to watch a game, enjoy a beer or margarita, or just hang out.

The 3800 square food space is full of tables that sit around the ordering counter, which is surrounded on either side by bar stool seating. For service, guests order at the counter, and are given a buzzer. Then you can go to the self service drink counter, pour your drinks, find a table and wait for your buzzer to light up, at which time you head up to the pickup window and grab your food on a cafeteria tray.

This quick serve eatery will offer 12 tacos options, 11 different kinds of burritos, 7 different nachos options, 7 quesadillas to choose from, soups and the bar offers beer, margaritas and frozen fuzzy’s, of course!

Soup Options include:

BREAKFAST

The marketing team shared with me that their breakfast tacos, which are served all day long, are some of their most popular dishes, and cost $1 – $2.49. Breakfast Burritos are $3.99 – $5.99

Salads on the menu:

Dinner Options

Taco Plate

Side options include refried beans, borracho beans, black beans, cilantro-lime rice, mix-mex rice and latin fried potatoes

Be sure and download the Fuzzy’s app. Loyal guests get rewarded for eating there. Get a point for every dollar you spend. Download now and get a free Souvenir Cup. Invite friends and get free Chips & Queso after your friend makes their first purchase! So many ways to be rewarded!

Hours for Fuzzy’s Taco Shop:

Sun – Thurs: 7am – 10pm

Fri & Sat: 7am – 11pm

The Wine Gallery’s Largest Sale Ever

April 20, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

As many of you already know, Brian Linnean sold the building that hosts The Wine Gallery as well as the business. After 15 years downtown, first at the 2nd Street Market, then at The Cannery, and finally moving to their current space in 2010, their final days are approaching. Between now and Sunday, April 29th, he will be holding some of the biggest wine sales in the history of The Wine Gallery.

He’s brought the cellar up to the main floor for all to inspect and hopefully purchase for your own collection. He will be selling all bottles over $100 dollars each at a 40% discount and any bottle over $35 dollars at a 30% discount. All Runquist wines in stock excluding 1448 and Muscat Canalli are 30% off the regular price. As time moves closer to the end, the discounts will be better but the selection will not! He says he’s not discounting bottles under $35 dollars until April 27th.

Please note the following:

No discounts on special orders
No returns or exchanges.
All Sales Are Final.

Remember they do accept cash and checks. They will also gladly accept credit cards but will are accessing a 3% fee on all bottles discounted more than 10%.

There are some GREAT sales by the case as well……

Patz & Hall Chardonnay in mags at $80 a six pack
Patz & Hall Chardonnay in half bottles at $36 a case of 12
Chalk Hill Rose at $60 a case of 12
Belle Maid Chardonnay, Merlot and Red Blend at $24 a six pack
Kettmeir Muller Thurgau at $75 a case of 12
Adult Root Beer at $12 a case of 24 bottles

Linnean will be spending his time supervising the 5 Points Cafe (formerly Linda’s) , an family eatery serving breakfast and lunch, located at 131 Cincinnati Ave in downtown Xenia.

No word yet from the new owner Paul Pelnar on what his plans are for the building.

Inside The Greene’s New Restaurant – Ace Asian Cafe!

April 18, 2018 By Dayton937 1 Comment

Ace Asian Cafe will specialize in 3 types of cuisine: Chinese, Japanese and Thai food.

The restaurant will open in the former Choe’s Asian Bistro location. Ace Asian Cafe plan to start serving food this Friday, but they are not sure of the exact time. As crunch time approaches, management has set that day as the target. The carpenters and management are hard at work finalizing the menu and details.

NOW HIRING !
Ace Asian Cafe is looking for servers, dishwashers and table bussers. The jobs promise to be in fun, face paced environment. Please call 937-320-0002 for information.

The restaurant will feature a sushi bar, an upstairs dining area and a full wine area loaded with wine, sake and booze. The windows have been decorated in Asian Koi goldfish designs to match the inside dining room’s accent shades.

HERE’S THE SKINNY on ACE ASIAN BISTRO:

New Sign outside Ace Asian Cafe

— Opening at 4394 Juniper Way in the Greene Town Center

— Hours:
MON-FRI 11:30am – 10pm
SAT – NOON – 11pm
SUN – NOON – 9pm

—Menu will feature Chinese, Japanese, and Thai Cuisine

Menu Highlights:
— Sushi Rolls
— Hibachi Style entrees
— Sashimi
— Nigiri
— Kung Pao
— Szechuan
— General Tsao’s
— Pad Thai
— Soups

You can view Ace Asian Cafe’s Facebook Page here. A full website will be added soon as well as menus and photos to Facebook.

Sushi Bar Area

Their brand new TWITTER account is here and their INSTAGRAM account is here.

The owners of Ace Asian Cafe are part of the team that originally opened up Choe’s, but then they sold it to another group and the restaurant closed. Expect moderately fine dining and a sleek atmosphere, with a grand piano. The owners are looking for a weekend piano player, call 937-320-0002 if interested.

This gourmet restaurant is soon to be a popular destination for Miami Valley diners seeking a Food Adventure. If the end product is as good as the expectations, they should have no problems keeping this cafe busy.

BROWSE THE GALLERY BELOW FOR MORE SNEAK PEEK PHOTOS INSIDE THE NEW ACE ASIAN CAFE !!

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Sushi Bar up close

Stairway to upstairs room

Last minute touch ups

Decorative sake shelves

logo

Looking Out at the Greene

One of the main dining areas

Another Bar Area

Wine & Grilled Cheese In Miamisburg

April 15, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

How do you make a wine and cheese tasting even better?

Star City Brewing, located at 319 South 2nd Street in Miamisburg is partnering with their neighbors at Watermark for Wine & Grilled Cheese: A Miamisburg Pairing!

On Friday, April 27 from 6:30-8:30pm Chef Maria will bring her skills and taste to this very special pairing event.

The menu includes four Peerless Mill Wines made at the brewery, each thoughtfully paired with Watermark’s gourmet grilled cheeses. The menu includes…

Sliced pear and dijon with gouda
Foie gras spread made with bacon, red wine and sun dried tomato with munster cheese
Marinated sliced tomatoes and fresh basil with mozzarella cheese
Red wine braised short ribs and caramelized onions with swiss cheese

Owners of both business will be there to talk about their products and socialize.

Tickets are $36 at the brewery, restaurant or online with a nominal fee.

2018 Tax Day Specials, Freebies & Deals in Dayton

April 14, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

Preparing your tax returns may not be the most enjoyable effort — and that has companies trying to leverage that sentiment with the increasingly common “tax day freebie.”

National and local businesses are rolling out discounts and deals on April 17, this year’s deadline for filing federal tax returns. Their goal is to offer benefits to help “stressed-out taxpayers,” said Carson Yarbrough, savings expert at Offers.com.

Here are the deals we found:

Applebee’s: Get $1 margaritas, which the chain calls the Dollarita, through April 30.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: The day after Tax Day is the chain’s Free Pizookie Day. Get a free Pizookie with a minimum $9.95 food purchase Wednesday.

Chuck E. Cheese families can enjoy a guaranteed return (Tue, 4/17 – Thurs, 4/19) offer: Buy any large pizza, get one large cheese pizza free. U.S. only.

Firehouse Subs is inviting guests to stop by to receive a free medium sub when they purchase a full price medium or large sub, chips and a drink (valid Tuesday, April 17 through Thursday, April 19, 2018). Please click here for a link to the offer.

Hardee’s wants to ease the pain of Tax Day in the U.S. and is offering customers a free Sausage Biscuit on April 17, 7-10 am, local time, courtesy of its new “Tastes Like America” campaign. Each Sausage Biscuit contains a sausage patty on a freshly baked Made from Scratch Biscuit. Hardee’s famous Made from Scratch Biscuits are handmade with real buttermilk and baked fresh each morning starting at 4 am. Be sure to say the password, “Made from scratch,” to redeem.

MCL Cafeteria celebrates April 17th Tax Day MCL Day with 15% Off your meal with coupon. Click here for your coupon. https://mymclmeal.com/tax-day

Noodles & Company: Through Wednesday, take $4 off online orders $10 placed at www.noodles.com with promo code TAXDAY18.

P.F. Chang’s: Get 15% off takeout orders Monday and Tuesday with promo code TAXDAY on online orders and phone orders.

Potbelly Sandwich Shops -This month, anyone who downloads the app and joins its Potbelly Perks program will get a free sandwich. Those already enrolled in the program will find a buy-one, get one-free sandwich offer loaded on their app April 17 for Tax Day use

Piada Italian Street Food will be giving away its giant blackberry lemonade for free at all locations (with any purchase) on Tax Day (April 17) . This day will also kick off an online preview of Piada’s upcoming Spring + Summer menu.

Quiznos is celebrating tax day by offering a 10.40 percent deduction off any purchase including catering, on April 17 to new or existing Toasty Points loyalty app members at all participating U.S. locations. Also, Quiznos fans who download the Toasty Points loyalty app will receive a free 4-inch sub upon download.

Sonic Drive-In: Get half-price cheeseburgers Tuesday. Limit five per customer at participating locations. Also every day after 8 p.m., Sonic has half-price shakes, floats and ice cream slushes.

Office Depot and OfficeMax. Purge the paper, clear the clutter and protect privacy, with free shredding services at all Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores, March 18 – April 28. Customers can bring in up to five pounds of documents to shred free of charge and redeem the offer in-store by printing a coupon, available here or by showing the online coupon to a retail store associate via their mobile device.

Celebrating Yellow Springs Brewery’s 5th Anniversary!

April 14, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

Saturday, April 14th Yellow Springs Brewery is celebrating their fifth anniversary of crafting and sharing their brews with the super supportive Ohio craft beer community! Fifth anniversaries are traditionally known as the “wood” anniversary so this celebration has a special significance to them as wood serves as an integral part in aging, conditioning and flavoring craft brews. They’ve decided to show their appreciation to our loyal customers with a barrel- and wood-aged Birthday Bash!

Master Brewer, Jeffrey McElfresh has created a limited release white oak IPA in honor of this special occasion and it will be available in 12 oz. cans for $12 per 4-pack. This IPA is aged with American white oak staves giving it a sweet, earthy bouquet with warm vanilla overtones. Dry hopping lends a piney and grapefruit flavor that enhances the soft character of the white oak. And there’s no better way to enjoy this delicious IPA than in their new limited-edition 5th anniversary glassware! This Perl Goblet style glassware features a design by Just A Jar Design Press in Marietta, OH, and has a delightfully low price tag of $10!

This celebration is loaded with opportunities to obtain limited-edition brewery merch and we will feature a series of timed raffles from 2-9 PM. The day-long raffle includes prizes from House of Aum, Current Cuisine, Dino’s Coffee, The Winds and many more! Raffle tickets will be sold as a pack of 5 tickets for $5 or 20 tickets for $10 and all proceeds from the raffle will benefit Glen Helen Nature Preserve. They will also be on site for the Birthday Bash to hand out special gifts to those who become members during the celebration! Culinary options include the incredible wood-fired food of La Pampa Argentinian Grill and Bella Sorella Pizza! There will also be selling a limited-edition woodcut poster, created by Just A Jar Design Press, which will be on sale for $15. Only 100 of these have been printed!

The hit of the day may very well be the selection of some of the area’s most rare and sought after barrel-aged beers that will be featured on our taps! YSB’s resident beer curator, Chris Hutson, has managed to acquire a list of brews that is sure to please the palate of even the most particular beer geeks out there. Two bars will be set up for timed trappings of our celebratory beers. These taps will occur once every two hours starting at 2 pm with White Oak IPA, with the last tapping at 7 pm! Don’t miss out on this anniversary extravaganza, join Yellow Springs Brewery in celebration of 5 years growing with this amazing community!

Yellow Springs Brewery is located at 305 North Walnut Street, Suite B in Yellow Springs, Ohio

Taproom Hours:

Mon-Fri 3-10pm, Sat 1-10pm, Sun 1-8pm

20 Dayton Dining & Drinking Spots With a Great Patio

April 13, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

The skies are sunny and warm weather is here, which can mean only one thing: The season for patio drinking is here! Since it’s been a while since we’ve been able to sip cocktails on a patio, we’d like to share with you of a few of our favorites:

Troll Pub patio

Troll Pub
216 Wayne Ave, Dayton
Mon – Fri 11am – 2pm, Sat noon- 2am, Sun noon-11pm

The newest patio in Dayton, this eatery opened on St. Patrick’s Day and extends the Oregon District to the east. Order up a round of Frickles- deep fried dill pickles, beer cheese with pretzel sticks or the pot roast poutine to pair up with one of their 100 beers choices, or their extensive beer/whiskey menu. Update- Ohio Liquor Control has stopped liquor service on this patio until a fence is put up to separate the common area from the patio- Mgmt is working on that and should be fixed within 2 weeks.

South Park Tavern
1301 Wayne Ave, South Park
Mon – Sat 11am -1pm, Sun noon- 1am

This enclosed patio has a cool, casual feel, and great service, so it’s easy to sip away for lunch or an afternoon of day drinking. Try an order of their focaccia, the loaded tavern fries or some dirty chips to munch on with your cocktails. Of course they are best know for the pizza and Monday’s are especially busy, when you can take advantage of half price pizza all day.

Old Scratch Pizza patio

Old Scratch Pizza
812 S Patterson Blvd, Dayton
Tues – Thurs 11am–10pm, Fri & Sat 11am–11pm, Sun 11am–9pm

Serving up Neapolitan-style pies quickly crafted in their 800° wood-burning ovens, with 20 taps of local and regional craft beer, in a casual and communal hall. If you are looking for more than pizza, they have “not-your-average-pizza-place” salads, fire-roasted veggies, and gluten-free and vegan options too.

Peach’s in Yellow Springs

Peach’s Bar and Grill
104 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs
open daily 11:3oam – 2:30am

With a great beer selection, a menu that’s vegetarian friendly and some great people watching this covered patio is a great place to chill out. The laid back atmosphere is just what you’ll want after a long hike at the nearby Glen Helen or a ride on the bike trail that’s just adjacent to this business. Beer list has a pretty extensive offering of craft beers.

Dayton Beer Company
41 Madison Street, Dayton
Tues-Thurs 4 to 10 pm, Fri 4 pm to midnight,
Sat noon- midnight, Sun noon – 6pm

This Dayton microbrewery in the heart of downtown opened it’s 8000 square foot bier hall in 2015 with 36 taps that feature all Ohio made brews. The 1,000 square foot bier garden features plenty of picnic tables and even some cornhole boards. Head downstairs for homemade pizza and subs from 2ND STREET PIZZA. For the non- beer drinker, they offer wine by the bottle as well as Coca-Cola products.

Double 18 Lounge

Double 18 Lounge
1818 Brown Street above Timothy’s Bar

It’s a whole new reason to stop by UD bar Timothy’s. The beloved bar’s second floor includes an upgraded bar area, lounge style seating, a deck overlooking the student neighborhood and large windows facing Patterson Homestead. Handcrafted cocktails and a food menu are now offered to customers, including Double 18 sliders and Tim’s tater tots.

Coco’s Bistro
250 Warren Street
Mon-Thurs 11 am to 10 pm, Fri 11 am to 11 pm, Sat 5 to 11 pm

Dayton’s place to see and be seen features two patios, one off the bar and another off the dining room. Classy but not stuffy, you’re welcome here in a suit or shorts, sipping on a glass of wine and nibbling on their baked brie. Their Charcuterie Board is great to share with friends or order lunch or dinner al fresco.

Wheat Penny Patio

Wheat Penny
515 Wayne Ave, Dayton
Mon-Sat 11 am to 10 pm

It’s always a who’s who of Dayton hanging on this rustic veranda enjoying some eggplant fires and hand crafted cocktail from their well trained bartenders, including Brandon McKibben, who recently won Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders. The kitchen is also filled with award winning chefs lead by Liz Valenti, who was the executive chef at Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Studios in Chicago, before coming to Dayton. Sous Chef Crystal Coppock recently won the 3rd annual Chef Showdown.

One of 3 patio’s at Lily’s Bistro

Lily’s Bistro
329 E. 5th Street, Oregon District

Tues – Thurs 11:30am- 3pm, 5-9pm, Fri 1:30am- 3pm, 5-midnight,
Sat 10am – 3p, 5-midnight, Sun 10am – 3p, 5-9:30pm

They actually have three patio’s, but it’s the back patio, often dubbed the hidden garden that makes you totally forget you’re just blocks from downtown. The bar is stocked with some unusual liquors and the bar staff always features some creative drinks, so be sure and check out their cocktail menu and try some of their originals.

El Meson
903 E. Dixie Drive, West Carrollton
Mon -Thurs 11am- 2pm, 4:30-9pm, Fri 11am- 2pm, 4:30-10pm, Sat 4:30-10pm

When you head to the expansive patio here, you’ll feel like you’ve taken a vacation when you hang out, enjoying an eclectic menu of Latin American tapas and don’t miss their signature sangria! They even have days when they welcome your pooches on the patio. Being close to the bike path makes it a great destination for a mid-ride break.

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Garden seating at Fifth Street Bistro

Fifth Street Brewpub
1600 E. Fifth Steet in St. Anne’s Hill

Mon-Thurs 4 to 11 pm, Fri 11 to midnight, Sat 10 am to midnight, Sun 10 am to 10 pm

Dayton’s only co-op’s brewery offers a courtyard packed with picnic tables and often features live music and trivia.

Carmel’s
1025 Shroyer Road, Kettering/Oakwood
open 7 days a week 11am – 2pm

Ice Cold BOBARITAS go down awfully easy when you chill on this patio with some tex/mex appetizers. This neighborhood dive is packed with regulars and has a very casual, welcoming atmosphere.

Flyboys Deli Oakwood

Flyboys Oakwood
2515 Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood
Mon – Thurs . 10:30am -9pm, Fri 10:30am -10pm, Sat 8am – 10pm

Many folks never even make it upstairs in this Oakwood deli, but head up the steps and right out onto the balcony that overlooks Far Hills Avenue. You can even rent it out for a special occasions. Each Wed they feature a new craft beer, and beer lovers should ask about joining the Flyboys Ace club. tribute to some of the world’s greatest inventors & inventions from the Dayton, Ohio area that changed the world! Just a note- they only serve beer and wine at this location.

Flyboys Deli Beavercreek
2729 Fairfield Commons Boulevard, Beavercreek
Mon – Fri 10:30am -10pm, Sat 8am- 10pm

Just opened in Jan of this year, the 7,400-square-foot eatery, located outside of the main entrance to the Mall at Fairfield Commons pays tribute to some of the world’s greatest inventors & inventions from the Dayton area this 2nd location for Flyboys has the deli menu as well as a special menu of Korean Street Food! With a large patio and full liquor license this could be a great new place to day drink!

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Outdoor seating at Heather’

Heather’s Coffee & Cafe
505 Main Street, Springboro
Tues & Wed 7am-4pm, Thurs & Fri 7am-10pm, Sat 7am-4pm

They renovated an old house in Springboro and turned it in to a great little coffee/lunch place by day and a rocking little hangout at night. The nightlife and live music usually happens on Wednesday through Friday, with an occasional Saturday special event thrown in. Also look for special bourbon tastings and cigar nights in the man cave.

TJ Chumps
12 E. Linden, Miamisburg
Sun-Thurs 11am – 11pm, Fri & Sat 11am – 12:30am,

When they take off the walls, this patio is a great hangout. Close to the bike trail it’s a perfect spot to refuel after a great ride.

Trolley Stop patio in the Oregon District

Trolley Stop
430 E. Fifth Street, Oregon District
Mon – Wed 11am- 1am, Thurs-Sun 11am -2am

Great for lunch or a late afternoon meeting, time just disappears when you hang out at this oasis that just blocks out all the noise in the busy city. Their tiny kitchen puts out some pretty flavorful dishes, with many vegetarian friendly options. On Saturday and Sunday take advantage of their bloody mary bar and brunch menu. Also see that door – its the entry to the the guest house, which can be rented out for private parties for up to 50 guests.prime

Carver’s Steaks & Chops
1535 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Centerville
Mon-Wed 5-11pm, Fri & Sat 5-10:30pm, Sun 4-9pm

Great food & great service this south suburban patio has a laid back atmosphere with an upscale menu. Chose a glass of wine for their extensive list or try one of their martini’s. The Carver’s Social hour features a $5 menu of prime rib meatballs, bruschetta toasted bread, a Carvers’s burger and a stuffed portabella mushroom.

Mudlick Tap House
135 E 2nd St, Dayton
Mon-Thurs 11am – 11pm, Fri & Sat 11am -midnight, Sun 11am – 5pm

This Gastropub starts their second summer downtown, has a rustic feel, great selection of craft beers and a scratch kitchen. Open seven days a week and serving brunch Sat and Sun with a great bloody mary bar.

Basil’s on Market Dayton
312 N. Patterson Blvd, Dayton
Mon- Wed 11am – 8pm, Fri & Sat 11am – 9pm, Sun 10am – 3pm

Dayton’s only patio right on the river, it’s the best place to watch the fountains go off. But be warned- when the wind is blowing just right- it’s possible you’ll get wet! Appetizer highlights include their calamari, tomato basils bruchetta, fried green tomatoes or risotto tater tots. Or keep it simple with their signature truffle fries.

Brixx Ice Company
500 East First Street, Dayton

Mon – Thurs 11am-11pm & 12am game days, Fri-Sat 11am-12am & 1am game days, Sun 11am-9pm

With patio seating for 148, this is one of the area’s largest. Great views of Fifth Third field and just 1000 yards from Riverscape it’s the perfect place to enjoy the weather. 10 outdoor beer taps make the service speedy and they even have racks for your bike if you’re on 2 wheels. Lots of live music and daily food and beer specials make this a patio worth checking out!

If you’ve got a favorite we missed, feel free to add it in the comments below.

French Toast Breakfast Taco Trial – Only in Dayton

April 11, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

Taco Bell is trying out French toast as a breakfast taco shell with the recently launched test of the new French Toast Chalupa – available only here in Dayton.

Taco Bell describes the shell as “fluffy and cinnamony.” The French Toast Chalupa comes filled with scrambled eggs, a choice of bacon or sausage crumbles and a side of syrup and is selling for $2.49 each. Instead of a shell, it has a taco-shaped piece of French toast which is basically a soft flatbread (AKA their gordita shell) shell that’s been deep fried.

The test item marks the latest in a long line of attempts by Taco Bell at making other foods into a taco shell. There was the Waffle taco shell, the fried chicken shell, a croissant shell, a quesadilla shell, and a biscuit shell. We’ll have to see if this one is a winner. Let us know in the comments below if you try it and what you think!

Rock n Green Tomato Fest Expands

April 11, 2018 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

There is going to be an Elvis sighting in Miamisburg again this summer…and maybe Jerry Lee Lewis as well…

The Rock N Green Tomato Fest is expanding and will now be held over 2 days in June. Previously the festival was one day.

Organizers have announced that the “Rocking” will take place on the following days & nights:

Friday Night June 8th 5pm-11pm
Saturday June 9th 11am-11pm.

Green Tomato based foods and old time Rock n roll will be the features once again for this popular event held in the park behind Ron’s Pizza , downtown Miamisburg.

This is a great family event with kids bouncy house, food trucks. craft vendors, cornhole, hula hoop contests, hamburger eating contests and even a pie baking contest. DO NOT MISS this annual extravaganza highlighting the green tomato !

There will be Food Truck Vendors

HERE’S THE SKINNY on the 8th ANNUAL ROCK N GREEN TOMATO FESTIVAL:

— The event is at RIVERFRONT PARK IN MIAMISBURG (behind Ron’s Pizza)

—Festival Sponsor is MID USA CREDIT UNION and the emcee is local celeb JIM BUCHER from BuchTVGuy.com

— FESTIVAL HOURS:
FRIDAY June 8th, 5pm – 11pm
SATURDAY June 9th, NOON – 11pm

Friday, June 8 Lineup of Activities:(subject to change)

Fried Green Tomatoes

—5pm FOOD TRUCKS and CRAFT VENDORS

—5pm Live Music with “THE REVELATORS” rock band.

—8pm BLAIR CARMAN and the BELLVIEW BOYS (Honkytonk, Rockabilly, Memphis style piano rock n roll)

**We suggest you bring lawnchairs !!!**

Saturday, June 9 Lineup of Activities:

— 9AM – ROCK N DONUT RUN 5K

—11:00AM CORNHOLE TOURNMENT SIGNUP, STARTS NOON

—NOON – FOOD TRUCKS and CRAFT VENDORS

Blair Carman is rocking the piano like no other

— NOON – Live Music “NIGHT MAGIC” Rock Band

—NOON – 9pm – KIDS BOUNCY HOUSE

— 2:30PM – HAMBURGER WAGON‘s BURGER EATING CONTEST

—3PM – Live Music – “THE DRUNK UNCLES” Rock Band

— 4:30PM – HULA HOOP CONTEST

— 5:30PM – GREEN TOMATO PIE BAKING CONTEST, with the FOOD ADVENTURES CREW

—7:30 PM “RYAN ROTH and THE COMEBACK SPECIAL” (14 Piece, Vegas Style Elvis Tribute Band)

Green Tomato Pizza

The Eighth Annual Rock ‘n’ Green Tomato Festival, sponsored by MidUSA Credit Union, is sure to be a hit for the entire family. Events and entertainment performed live outside in Riverfront Park next to Ron’s Pizza in Downtown Miamisburg! Come join us for a day filled with Great Food, Vendors, Contests, Cornhole Tournament and some great FREE, Live Rock ‘n’ Roll Music throughout the entire day.

THE ROCKING GREEN TOMATO FESTIVAL IS TAKING VENDOR APPLICATIONS – CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT A FORM AND PAY

For information regarding the Event, Vendor Space, Sign up for Cornhole Tournament, or to be a Sponsor call us today at:

Events: (937) 974-0027, [email protected]

Sponsorships: (937) 974-0027, [email protected]

Vendors: (937) 380-6723 , [email protected]

Cornhole: (937) 847-2442, [email protected]

Welcome

Hamburer Wagon

Fun Family Festival

Pie Contest Winner

Hula Hoop warm ups

green tomato slider

Green Tomato Pie

Ryan Roth

Ready to Rock n Roll ?

Blair Carman is coming to town

Pie Baking Contest

Hamburger Eating Champs with Bucher !

6 Places to Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day

April 11, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

National Grilled Cheese Day is April 12. Actually, you can celebrate America’s favorite childhood lunch throughout April, which is National Grilled Cheese Month.

Here’s a quick guide on where to find these crispy, melty, buttery and cheesy sandwiches around town:

Tank’s Bar and Grill, 2033 Wayne Ave

You can order a regular grilled cheese here, or get the Tanks”My Way” Grilled Cheese which is swiss, cheddar, provolone, american cheeses with lettuce, tomato, banana peppers, mayo, mustard and horseradish on dark rye.

Coco’s Bistro, 250 Warren St

For the classic combo, Coco’s Bistro offers up a panko breaded, four cheeses sandwich served up with tomato bisque on their lunch menu.

Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Avenue

Then Monster Grilled Cheese is cheddar, monster jack and swiss cheeses melted between three sices of toasted sour dough bread (we add bacon to this and order a side of pub fries). There’s also an option for the Angry Monster which is made with a smoky ghost pepper jack cheese and Irish rashers for those that like it spicy!

The Deli at Webster Street Market, 32 Webster Street

The basic- your choice of any two cheeses on either toasted sourdough or whole wheat bread. Add bacon for 99 cents. Or for the sandwich pictured below ask for Emily’s Grilled Cheese.

Meadowlark, 5531 Far Hills Ave

Served with fries or vinaigrette-dressed greens Order cheese only, white cheddar, gouda or gruyere, or change up the classic with below additions:

Swiss Gruyere with Red Wine and Grilled Onions — Red wine is brushed on the inside of the bread
Sharp White Cheddar with Sliced Ham and Homemade Chow-chow
Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese! Cheddar and cream cheese with grilled jalapenos, chopped Nueske’s bacon, and a drizzle of sweet/tart raspberry sauce

Sonic, 10 locations around town

When you’re on the go this delicious classic cheesy concoction of two thick slices of Texas Toast with classic melted American cheese hits the spot.

Archer’s Kettering Wine Dinner Pairings + Ticket Giveway

April 10, 2018 By Dayton937 8 Comments

Beef Tenderloin and “Borne of Fire” Cabarnet

April 19th promises to be one of the tastiest days in Dayton.

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Today the chefs at Archer’s in Kettering have confirmed a final menu for the CORKS and FORKS Dinner event.

This is a 4 course Food Adventure complete with wine pairings

Here is the lineup just announced !!!!

FIRST COURSE:
WINE FLIGHT 1:
J. PINOT GRIS
FOOD COURSE 1:
BANGING SHRIMP and SPINACH DIP
(Made with 3 cheeses)

SECOND COURSE:
WINE FLIGHT 2:
ROSEHAVEN ROSE
FOOD COURSE 2:
GRILLED ROMAINE HEART CAESAR SALAD
(Served with shaved Parmesan and grape tomatoes. We may showcase Archer’s “Cardinal” dressing.)

THIRD COURSE:
WINE FLIGHT 3: BORNE OF FIRE CABERNET
FOOD COURSE 3:
BEEF TENDERLOIN:
(Served with a wild mushroom red wine sauce, on a bed of mashed potatoes.
Possible Salmon option for those who do not like steak)

FOURTH COURSE:
WINE FLIGHT 4: RISATA MOSCATO D’ASTI
FOOD COURSE 4:
APPLE CRUNCH CAKE
(Apple Pie topped with brown sugar, yellow cake, and mixed nuts.
Key Lime pie option for those with nut allergy)

Apple Spice Cake

GET TICKETS NOW – Seated is limited to the first 40 tickets sold.

HERE IS THE SKINNY ON THE EVENT:

—“CORKS and FORKS”
4 COURSES, 4 WINE PAIRINGS Just $40
(Menu subject to change)

—THURSDAY APRIL 19th, 6:30pm

—ARCHERS KETTERING, 2030 E. Dorothy Ln, Kettering

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Help Make Pups on Patios Legal!

April 9, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

Want to drink a pilsner with your poodle or a latte with your labradoodle? While there are some places around town that allow it, currently Ohio bans dogs on restaurant patios due to the health code. But current legislation is trying to overturn that law!In a letter from one Ohio Health Department they explain “Live animals may not be allowed on the premises of a food-service operation or retail food establishment. Certain exceptions are allowed, such as a service dog helping a disabled person, as long as the animal’s presence doesn’t pose a threat to food contamination.

The letter concluded that because patios and open air bar-type areas are considered “food premises,” any ”‘pups on porch’ or similar events” are in violation of state health codes.

How You Can Help Change the Law:

A bill has been introduced in both the Ohio house and the senate that would allow the decision to be up to the business owner whether they allow dogs in their outdoor dining areas.

If you are an Ohio resident in support of HB263 and SB182, contact your State Rep. and let them know you want them to vote YES on HB263 and SB182!!

To find your Rep:
Head to www.Legislature.ohio.gov and click on the Contact link; find your 4 Digit zip code extension & contact your rep!

Madtree Beer Dinner at Dewberry 1850

April 9, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

Dewberry 1850, the restaurant located inside the UD Marriott on South Patterson Boulevard has been hosting monthly beer dinners on the last Thursday of each month. For April they are partnering with Cincinnati’s Madtree Brewing Company on April 26th at 6pm for a 5 course dinner.

They’ve just announced the menu and beer pairings for this upcoming April event:

Scotch bonnet, quail egg spicy chorizo sausage, beer battered pickles / Entropic Theory

Shrimp queso with lemon bread points / Lift

Crispy chicken avocado roll, ginger lemon Vinaigrette/ Hefelump

Beer braised short rib, potato latke and spicy catsup/ Rubus Cacao

Marshmallow chocolate lava cake / PSA

You can reserve your seat for this dinner online for just $40.

Can ‘t make this dinner? Plan ahead for other upcoming beer dinners at Dewberry 1850:

Thurs, May 24 6pm
Dewberry 1850 / North High Brewery Beer Dinner – get tickets

Thurs, June 28 6pm
Dewberry 1850 / 50 West Brewing Company Beer Dinner – get tickets

Seafood Shines at Old Bag of Nails

April 4, 2018 By Dayton937

British Style Fish and Chips

A lot of pubs have been popping up around town. One of the most popular has been The Old Bag of Nails Pub in Cross Pointe Shopping Center in Centerville. The packed parking lot at the corner of Alex Bell and State Route 48 has been steady since the restaurant opening, in November, 2017.

Recently, neighboring Schlotsky’s Deli has closed its doors, making Old Bag of Nails the end cap on Cross Pointe Center. The Food Adventure Crew has gotten a chance to visit the pub a half a dozen times and have had a good sampling of the menu at different times of the day. We have found the menu to be pretty seafood dominated, and those were some of our favorite dishes.

Let’s get started giving you the scoop….

HERE IS THE SKINNY on THE OLD BAG OF NAILS PUB:

— The Old Bag of Nails is a chain based out of Columbus. Owner Mike Purdum and his staff manage 13 restaurants located from Northern to Southern Ohio.

— The menu is extensive and eclectic, featuring favorite pub foods to unique creations you won’t see anywhere else in town.

New England Clam Chowder

— The bar has a great list of craft beers on tap. Usually from Bells Brewery to local Dayton brews, you can find something for every palate, event the Bud and Miller Lite lovers.

— Located at 101 E Alex-Bell Rd. Suite 191 in Centerville, their hours are 11am-10pm everyday except 11am-9pm on Sundays.

So what’s the best stuff on this big menu? We can help you there, with our patented .. MUST EATS !

MUST EATS at THE OLD BAG OF NAILS PUB:

— BRITISH STYLE FISH and CHIPS:
Everyday is a fish fry at Old Bag of Nails Pub. This dinner is their big daddy, this is their house specialty. It is a filling plate too, with two huge whitefish filets, thick steak fries and a scoop of cole slaw. If you try one thing on the menu, this should be it ….

— THE NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER:
Oh it is good. Nice and creamy and loaded with clams and potatoes. There is a hint of bacon, but the recipe stays true to showcasing the clams.

Mussels and Shrimp Appetizer

— MUSSELS AND SHRIMP APPETIZER:
Over a pound of Mussels with Shrimp steamed in white wine and butter. The plate is served with Garlic Bread and is a delicious combo.

— BLACKENED SALMON CAESAR SALAD:
A generous slab of salmon over a Caesar Salad bowl (ask for a small salad). The salmon is cooked slightly rare, so if you do not like that, let the server know you want your salmon cooked more.

— DYNAMITE SHRIMP DIP APPETIZER:
An interesting and unique dip made of shrimp, cheese and hot sauce. It is a little bit oily, but strangely addicting. Served with toasted pita triangles, you will find yourself spooning heaps of the dip onto your chips.

—FRIED OYSTER BASKET:
These Oysters are delicious and plump. We recommend this over the Oyster Po Boy because the oysters get lost in the sandwich, sub bun and toppings. The basket is the way to go, but this may be a special and sometimes not available on the menu. Ask your server about this one. The scallop and chips dinner is ok, but the oysters are much better.

—DEEP FRIED CORN ON THE COB SIDE DISH:
This dish is a side option to many meals. It is an option you MUST EAT. Deep fried corn on the cob. It has a splash of butter and Parmesan cheese. Easily our favorite side dish.

Dynamite Shrimp Dip

We have tried many other entrees and apps, but those are the best of the best. We have an extensive photo gallery below of dishes for Old Bag of Nails so please check them out below. The prices are a little higher, but that is because seafood specialties are typically higher in price. Shrimp Lovers will love that Wednesday nights is an all you can eat shrimp and chips deal, so they can get their bang for their buck.

If you aren’t a seafood fan, go for the Specialty Cheesburgers. Old Bag of Nails has a couple big options with lots of delicious toppings.

The decor is nice and open. Service is sometimes slow, but that is because a lot of the menu is homemade. Good things come to those who wait….

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Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad

French Onion Soup

British Style Fish and Chips

Burger and tater tots

The lights of heaven shine on our foodie pal Curt as he takes a bite of his burger.

Fish filets longer than your knife

Blackened Whitefish sandwich

Tuna Salad Sandwich

Scallops and Chips

Clam Basket

Gaylords Favorite Burger

Oyster Po Boy and Deep Fried Corn on the Cob

Dynamite Shrimp Dip

Boom Boom Shrimp appetizer

Gaylords Favorite Burger with BBQ Sauce

Salar To Return This Summer

April 3, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

Salar Restaurant and Lounge co-owner and executive chef Margot Blondet announced that she has signed a lease for her popular chef-driven concept, marking her comeback to Dayton’s diverse culinary scene. Salar will re-open in the summer in its former Historic Oregon District location on 400 E. Fifth St.

The upscale French-Peruvian fusion eatery suffered devastating loses after an early morning fire broke out on Dec. 29, forcing the staff to cancel more than 350 New Year celebration reservations and the restaurant to shutter temporarily.

In asking Chef how she’s been filling her time, she shared , “I think I’ve worked harder in the last couple months working with the insurance company, re-negotiating the lease and dealing with the architects. It’s been a real roller coaster of emotions, and by the way I don’t like roller coasters or surprises.”

“It’s time to get cooking again,” says Blondet, “The love and support that the Dayton community has shown me and my restaurant family is overwhelming. Now, we’re ready for the renovation journey that will refresh Salar with new ideas while honoring what our guests have come to cherish from our culinary and bar program.”

She says they’ve been cleaning and packing away things that can be salvaged to get ready for the renovation and making manuals for the new vision.

The interior design vibe will evolve to embrace current trends, with a color palette that’s lighter, airier and more inviting. The new layout begins with a lobby that leads to a new wine and main bar area that will accommodate more guests than before, complemented by an expanded wine and spirits menu. A larger outdoor dining area will enhance the experience of customers wishing for an al fresco ambiance.

“While the loss was heartbreaking, starting over has given me the opportunity to dream bigger, to be more creative and to take more risks,” adds Blondet. “Dayton, I’m coming for you. Expect to be wowed.”

The construction phase will commence soon, pending permitting, and will continue through the next few months. The building will be getting new a new HVAC system, new electric and plumbing. It will be like a brand new building with a grand re-opening expected in the summer. Construction updates and new information will be posted as it becomes available on Salar’s social media channels on Facebook and Instagram.

Hurry up, we can’t wait Chef Margot!

Free Mini DeepDish from BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Today

April 3, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

In honor of Deep Dish Pizza Day, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse will be offering 30,000 free mini pies today, Thursday, April 5.

DoorDash will deliver a free mini cheese or pepperoni deep dish pizza to customers who use the promo code “DEEPDISH” at checkout.

The offer is valid for up to one pizza per order, with a subtotal of $10 or more required The order must be made between 9 am and 9 pm on Thursday online.

“We are so pleased to partner with DoorDash to celebrate National Deep Dish Pizza Day,” said Greg Trojan, Chief Executive Officer of BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, in a statement. “It gives us the opportunity to treat our loyal fans and new guests to one of our most popular menu items.”

If you miss out on the April 5 deal, DoorDash is also offering a free week of delivery on all orders that are at least $10 from BJ’s Restaurant from April 6 until April 12. No promotion code is necessary to get this deal.