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DAYTON’s BEST SUPER BOWL FOOD & TRIVIA

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Wings and Rings is the Best place watch a super Bowl in Dayton

This Sunday is a favorite day for the Food Adventure Crew because it involves some of our favorite things… Parties, Foods and Drinks!

Super Bowl Sunday is this week,  and many people will find themselves enjoying, or being dragged to a party of some sort.  Others will stay home, and yet more will go do something entirely unrelated to the big game.

But this traditional weekend has developed more and more into a food fest.

So let’s say you have decided to venture out and about Dayton for the big game.

Considering comfortably, food, crowds and TV locations, we have come up with a few of the BEST places to eat and watch the game …..

 

Lock 27 – a whole brewery at your fingertips

THE 10 BEST RESTAURANTS IN DAYTON TO WATCH THE SUPERBOWL:

1) WINGS & RINGS in CENTERVILLE:
The place has the best TV’s, incredible hand breaded chicken tenders, and is NEVER crowded. This is a PERFECT secret place to watch the game. We don’t understand why this place isn’t packed constantly. Prices are lower than BW3 and the craft beer choices are great. This is THE biggest secret in where to watch sporting events in the Dayton area.
894 S. Main Street, C, Centerville, OH 45458

 

2) LOCK 27 BREWING COMPANY – CENTERVILLE:
Again, sit at the bar and you have the HUGE HD TV’S practically to yourself… oh and you have an entire brewing facility at your fingertips with the gastro-pub food that makes this place so special. Good Eats, Good drinks, Big TV’s and not wall to wall crowds of screaming fans. Try the smoked wings and cheese plate, with a Whipple Tree Beer.
1035 S Main St, Centerville, OH 45458

 

Half of a Super Duper Cheesesteak at Submarine House

3) SUBMARINE HOUSE in BEAVERCREEK:
The Beavercreek location has all the TV’s you need, but not an overfilled atmosphere. The food and beer selection is top notch. Get an Ohio beer and a half Super Duper Cheesesteak with the works. This should hold you ’til halftime.
3195 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45434

 

4) ELSA’S BAR DINING AREA in CENTERVILLE:
In the bar area, there is a big projection screen and a half-dozen flat screens around. Time for some Bad Juan’s and Jamaica Jerk Wings. Try the crunchy beef tacos too. Endless popcorn with endless nacho chips.. you will be in football heaven.
6318 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45459

 

Chips & Salsa are endless at Elsa’s

5) BENNETT’S PUBLICAL in MIAMISBURG:
Perfect spot for good TV views and great food. They have a nice craft beer selection too. This place is a well-kept secret, that the people of Miamisburg know about. It is time other cities know how good food and fun is. Get yourself an Ohio brewed beer and a gorgonzola encrusted filet mignon steak. Or go for the Beer Battered Fish ! Either way it is a touchdown.
67 S Main St, Miamisburg, OH 45342

 

6) MILANO’S ATLANTIC CITY SUBMARINES in BEAVERCREEK:
You can get a light crowd on this night and get one of the HD TVs to yourself. Best bet here is a sub or some pizza. The beers on tap are a decent list, always. Good stuff near the Fairfield Commons mall.
2260 N Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45431

 

El Rancho has some good food and big TV’s on McEwen Rd

7) EL RANCHO GRANDE on 725:
Right near the bar are a few TV’s in this place that is a perfect escape to watch the game. The menu is nice and reasonably priced.  Let us recommend some Corona Lights and the Del Mar Trio.  Get some Chile Rellenos as well.
1020 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Washington Township, OH 45459

 

8) BUNKERS in VANDALIA:
No frills sports bar with enough elbow room, that maybe the crowd wont be so bad. Get wings, because the sauces are great. – Get burgers, they are delicious. Scan the beer menu for some good craft beers. They have a good selection here and
893 E National Rd, Vandalia, OH 45377

 

Spinoza’s Margherita PIzza in Beavercreek

9) SPINOZA’S in BEAVERCREEK:
They have some TV’s by certain tables and not many would think of coming here for Super Bowl Sunday. This is a perfect time for yet another great beer selection and some of the best pizza in town. We would suggest a pepperoni, onion, green pepper and mushroom pizza with a local brew. The salads are great too.
2727 Fairfield Commons Blvd, Beavercreek, OH 45431

 

10) ARCHER’S KETTERING, INDOOR PATIO AREA:
The most versatile menu of the bunch. The secret here is to get a seat on the indoor patio by one of the huge HD flat screen TV’s. Once you do that, tune into the game and get a burger. If you try the sweet and sexy wings, you can’t go wrong. In the mood for pizza? They are surprisingly great here.
2030 E Dorothy Ln, Kettering, OH 45420

 

Again, realize the above list is because we believe these places will not be uncomfortably packed and you wont be fighting for a TV spots or tables. Plus the food, drink and TV situation is good.

 

We like Kettering Archers Indoor Patio for Game Options.

Wanna get food “to go” to watch on your own TV ???

 

***BEST 5 DAYTON TAKEOUT PLACES FOR THE SUPER BOWL***

BENJAMIN THE BURGER MASTER in DAYTON:
The best place in town for BBQ wings, you can even pick them up  at the drive thru.
1000 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45405

 

Roast Turkey from City Barbeque

ROCKY’S PIZZA RING in BEAVERCREEK:
Some of the most underrated pizza in town. You wont have to wait in swamped kitchens or busy phone lines. People don’t know about this great place. Get a good pizza from a local mom and pop shop.
3273 Seajay Dr, Beavercreek, OH 45430

 

CITY BARBEQUE:
Get pulled chicken and roast turkey to go with all the sides and sauces. This is the good stuff. Cater it up my friend.
5 E Franklin St, Centerville, OH 45459 and in Beavercreek

 

CHOP SUEY CARRYOUT:
Dayton’s oldest Chinese place is ready for you on Superbowl Sunday. They wont be busy, so you will great service. Get the Shrimp Chop Suey and the Shrimp Chow Mein.
1465 E Dorothy Ln, Dayton, OH 45429

 

Centerville Pizza and BBQ’s Zombie Pizza uses white sauce

CENTERVILLE PIZZA and BBQ:
Broasted wings are the best, and the pulled pork and BBQ sauces are terrific. If you get a pizza , use their white sauce for a change and be blown away. This often overlooked place even DELIVERS !
9470 Dayton Lebanon Pike, Dayton, OH 45458

 

What will you be doing this Gameday? Jax says she traditionally stays home and makes Soft pretzels  with homemade beer cheese!  Hungry Jax also loves Heluva Good French onion dip! Company originated in Sodus, NY!

Big Ragu is going to a Cassano’s Pizza party with friends.

Whether you are headed to a potluck party or a fully catered or cooked gig, chances are you are headed to your own Food Adventure !

HERE’S THE SKINNY THIS YEAR:  PHILADELPHIA vs NEW ENGLAND

Philadelphia –
—Known for Cheesesteaks.
—This city invented Stromboli, Hoagies, Soft Pretzels, Cheese whiz , and sodas like Root Beer.
—Home to the “WING BOWL,” an eating contest that draws 20,000 people.
—The largest cheesesteak ever assembled was in Philadelphia and was the length of a football field.
—The first cream cheese is made in New York in 1880.  Philadelphia is adopted as the brand name because Philadelphia was considered at the time to be the home of top quality food.

New England:
— Known for Clambakes and Chowder
—New England is also known for Lobster, Cod, Cranberries, Maple Syrup and Baked Beans
— When a New Englander says “Creemee” they are referring to soft serve ice cream.
— The sprinkles over the ice cream cones are called “Jimmies” in New England

A Meatball Sub from Milanos is in order

THANK GOODNESS YOU ARE NOT AT THE GAME !!

A soda and pretzel combo costs $17 at the super bowl.  A hot dog is $8.  A 16oz Bud Light is $12.

Good luck, and may the best team win ….

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Bunkers Bacon Duble Cheeseburger

LOCK 27 wings

Shrimp Chop suey from Chop Suey Carryout

Rockys Pizza Locally Owned

Rocky’s Pizza

Chicken Sandwich at Archers

Pulled Pork from Centerville Pizza and BBQ

Archer’s Sweet and Sexy wings

Fat Tuesday Throwdown With Chef Anne Kearney

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Chef Anne Kearney moved to NOLA in 1991 and learned how to celebrate Mardi Gras is style.  And lucky for Dayton, she’s bringing that celebration to Table 33 for Fat Tuesday.  She’s inviting us to join her “to ring in an evening of reveling before the long stretch of 40 days and night of repent that will follow.”

 

 

 

 

 

Here are the details as shared by Chef in her newsletter:

 

FAT TUESDAY THROWDOWN
Tuesday, February 13th, 2018
5pm-9pm

Heavy hors d’oeurves & small plates:

Enjoy the following delights, passed around to you all evening long!! Some will be two bites, other 4.
All American seafood!!
* Cornmeal crusted catfish, Rémoulade sauce
* Muffaletta-sandwich of Mortadella, salami, Cappicola, Mozzarella, Provolone, and Creole olive salad, YUM!!
* Red beans & rice, Andouille sausage
* Megan’s mushroom & chicken gumbo
* Cajun pork Jambalaya
* Flash fried Blue Point oysters, Ravigote sauce
* Natchitoches meat pies- Fried hand pie filled with trinity, ground beef and spice, YUM!!
* Crawfish triangles – Phyllo crunchy exterior, lightly creamy interior with sweet red peppers, green onions and crawfish tails, YUM!!
* Creole shrimp deviled eggs – Creole poached shrimp, chopped and mix into creamed yolks, garlic aioli & black pepper, a few chives too
* Pecan pralines
* Jaime’s Bananas Foster bread pudding- she insisted this was present so she could cook it again. I love this girl!!
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Additionally, tickets are available for purchase to include additional food offerings:

* Jim’s chargrilled Blue Point oysters (all night long) –  OYSTERS will be cooked throughout the evening, a la minute (to the moment, as needed). Walk out and say hello to Jim & Vern, eat the oysters, hot off the grill.

* Anne’s shrimp boil with fixings (6:30-6:45 pm dump time) – The shrimp pot is scheduled to dump at 6:30-6:45 pm (thanks for giving me a few minutes as there are many factors that will determine the perfectly cooked Gulf shrimp of a mid-February boil).

Festive attire is encouraged. Be ready to grab Chef Anne for a quick dance to some New Orleans funk as the evening rolls on. If that is not your thing, grab one of the masks that will be floating around and a couple strands of beads. Then be sure to get a photo in before the evening is complete, so you’ll forever have that memory.

Locale: The fine gentlemen of Table33 (Cris & Chris) are welcoming us on February 13th, kicking off at 5 pm.  These nice, young men, who own this downtown eatery, are up for welcoming a rowdy bunch of revelers to celebrate in style. While you are there, inquire about their efforts. It is always nice to have another food option whilst downtown, especially for breakfast, lunch, and brunch.
I am confident you will not leave hungry but rather, happy you joined us for few hours.  I take-away a great community feeling when I’ve seen all of you gathering to support the local food efforts.

The tickets for this event are available ONLY through the EVENTBRITE website.  PAGE IS GOING LIVE @ 12noon today. 

The Table33 space is limited to 100 guests for the evening, each derriere will have a chair.
Next up for Chef Kearney  a February 22nd event at Crooked Handle for a charcutiere offering.

Vue Ultra Lounge Contents Up For Auction

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For almost 14 years, this Washington Township bar was the place you went for a good time.  With  plasma screens displaying the latest music videos and sporting events in sync with an awesome sound system, a jammin’ dance floor and aLight Show  that could rival the hottest NYC night clubs the Vue Ultra Lounge was Dayton’s hippest bar.   Not to mention the coolest ladies restroom around- with your own bartender and camera’s to watch what’s happening at the bar when you’ve excused yourself to powder your nose.

The VUE offered a sophisticated atmosphere and the friendliest staff.  Many of us have some great memories of nights spent there, or at least we’ve heard the stories of the fun we had! But all good things come to an end and on New Year’s Eve, the Vue threw it’s final bash.

 

Now you have a chance to own a piece of Vue Ultra Lounge.

Worley Auctions has posted the catalog of  352 items for sale as a part of the online auction.  So whether you’re nostalgic for one of the plush benches, a martini flight  or one of the many neon’s, you’ve now got the chance to buy one.

You can check it all out online, or preview the items on Tues, Feb. 20th between 4 and 6pm at the club, which is located at 1004 Miamisburg Centerville Rd.   The auction will close on Wed, Feb 21st at 2pm and winning bidders can pick up their items on Thurs, Feb 22nd between 10am and 6pm.

Taco Bell Fries Have Arrived

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Lousville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has finally brought fries to their Taco Bell chain. In what they claim is “the the most-anticipated menu item release of the year” these Mexican fries arrived at the fast foot eatery this past week.

 

So in the name of research, I ran for the border to try them, ok not really the border, but the Taco Bell on St. Rt 741.   The $1 Nacho Fries are dusted with what Taco Bell has dubbed, Mexican seasoning. The regular $1 order of fries comes with a side of Taco Bell’s signature cheese sauce for dipping.

 

You also have the option to  upgrade your Nacho Fries to Supreme for $2.49 or Bell Grande for $3.49, where they’ll be topped with  beef, nacho cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo.  As you can see from the picture of my “supreme” order the pico de gallo was just chopped tomatoes.

 

The best deal is the Nacho Fry box for $5 which comes with the new nacho fries, a cheesy Gordita Crunch, a Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco and a medium drink.

Taco Bell says the fries will be available through March.

Xenia Gets A Rapid Fired Pizza- Grand Opening Sunday!

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Rapid Fired Pizza is proud to announce the opening of it’s 22nd store in Xenia OH on Sunday, January 28th.  This location at 40 South Progress Drive in Xenia will have 2400 square feet and seat over 72 people.  “We are excited to be opening in Xenia,” says Kelly Gray, co-founder of Rapid Fired Pizza.  “It’s been a long time coming and we can’t wait to share our Amazingly Good Amazing Fast ®  product with the citizens of Xenia!  Delivery will be available beginning on opening day in Xenia, which is a first for the brand.”

                                                                         

Rapid Fired Pizza offers a build your own or craft pizza that is cooked in 180 seconds.  RFP features eight sauces, eight cheeses, over thirty toppings, and fourteen dipping sauces for patrons to build their perfect pizza, there are ten craft pizzas on the menu as well.  The one of a kind “No Doh” Pizza, salads, breadsticks, and desserts are also available. 

The concept was founded in Kettering, Ohio and has grown as fast as their pizzas cook! Rapid FIred Pizza has 22 stores open in 2 states and many more under construction right behind it in 6 additional states.  Every Rapid Fired Pizza location has flat screen TVs,  LED lighting and uses recyclable materials. Rapid Fired Pizza opened their first store in September of 2015. For more information visit www.rapidfiredpizza.com

It’s a big day for Flyboy’s Deli!

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Flyboy’s Deli 5th Anniversary Celebration!

At the Oakwood location of Flyboys Deli there’s a celebration going on for their 5th anniversary.  Steve Crandall, a retired Air Force Colonel, and Eunice Kim, with 10 years of deli experience in Maryland and Washington D.C., combined their passions to bring Dayton a unique deli experience. Their first venture, Flyboys Deli, features three focus areas: the first floor of Flyboys Deli evokes a New York-style deli, the second floor, especially the mural, celebrate Dayton’s 110 years of aviation heritage and its rich history as a cradle of invention. And from the rooftop deck you can watch the planes soar across the sky  as they celebrate Dayton’s heritage- flight.

Expect sandwich specials, complimentary treats, and opportunities to win a Flyboys Deli gift basket!  There are also raffle drawings that will go on from 1- 5pm with five winners being drawn.  Prizes include:

Grand Prize – Shirt, Hat, Traveler Mug, Ceramic Mug, Pint Glass, Patch, Keychain and  $25 Gift Card
2nd Prize – Pint Glass, Shirt, Patch, Airplane Keychain, and $20 Gift Card
3rd Prize – Pint Glass, Patch, Airplane Keychain, and $15 Gift Card
4th Prize – Patch, Airplane Keychain, and $10 Gift Card
5th Prize – Airplane Keychain and $10 Gift Card

There will also be complimentary cupcakes for all!

Flyboy’s Deli Beavercreek Grand Opening!

Photo by Ron Kaplan

And then at 5pm tonight the 2nd location at The Mall at Fairfield Commons opens it doors to a restaurant that will be filled with tributes to the servicemen and women of America. In addition, Flyboys is adding a large outdoor patio, the Frequent Flyer Hall, the Flyboy’s Traveler, a banquet hall and a conference room! And unlike the Oakwood location, the Beavercreek restaurant will have full liquor service.

There will also be some  new menu items that take a twist on classic Korean dishes created by owner Eunice Kim. Each week, Flyboy’s will celebrate a different city’s cuisine by serving their best dishes, and will be offering “rides” through each city on their flight simulator to truly experience the essence and diversity of cities around the world.

The celebration kicks off at 5pm with live music from Flow & The Flyovers, a band made up of retired Air Force personnel.  Their will be door prizes for the first 55 guests, with raffle drawings at 7 & 9pm, with five winners for each drawing.  Also be on the lookout for social media contests and trivia as well! Winners will receive a pint glass or mug and keychain.  In addition, 20% of all proceeds tonight will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association and Fisher House.

Photo by Ron Kaplan

 

Representative Rick Perales, of Ohio’s 73rd District congratulates owners Eunice Kim and Steve Crandall, a retired Air Force colonel,  at a soft opening event held yesterday at the new The 7,400-square-foot eatery, which is located outside of the main entrance to the Mall at Fairfield Commons.

Photo by Ron Kaplan

 

 

 

 

 

photo by Ron Kaplan

 

Like the original location, the new club will also feature an Aces Club.  A Flyboys Ace is based on a flying ace in aviation – five kills and you become a flying ace! For Flyboys it’s  Five Wednesday visits in purchasing their rotating selections of  beer and you become a ‘Flyboy Ace’ with your name displayed on the board above the bar. After 41 visits to Flyboys on Wednesday nights, you are recognized as a ‘Flyboys Ace of Aces’. Flyboys Deli will then award our Ace of Aces with an engraved keepsake.

Troy Eatery Celebrates 10 Years with $10 Steak

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In January of 2008, owners Steve and Melanie Smith opened The Caroline in The Dye  building, which was built on the southeast corner of Troy’s public square in 1866 for owner by William Henry Harrison Dye. 

W.H.H. Dye was likely the wealthiest man in Troy after the Civil war and also at the time of his death in 1900. He lived at the southeast corner of Franklin and S. Market streets in a large 2- story dwelling. After going into semi-retirement in 1865 William spent time wisely investing his fortune. This building was likely constructed as one of those good investments. Early on this building housed the Mammoth Boot & Shoe Store, C.Q. Sabin’s dental office, the E.R. Rinehart Cash Drug Store and Mr. Eli Kelly’s book and stationery store which also specialized in the sale of musical organs. In 1871 he established W.H.H. Dye & Son, Troy’s first private bank, which was located on the ground floor in the northwest corner of the Dye building. Eight years later he sold the bank to a Dayton firm and the bank eventually became known as the Miami County Bank. There remained a bank in this location until ca. 1900. During the 1880’s the Knights of Pythias met on the third floor of this building and every two weeks the Troy Dancing Club, a men’s organization, held dances here. As the space was so grand, the largest balls in town were held here, including masquerades, Firemen’s balls and New Year’s Eve balls.

From as early as 1875 there was a drugstore at 3 S. Market. These stores include: E.R. Rinehart Cash Drug Store, N. Tobey & Son, Chas. W. Tobey and the Magoteaux drug stores. 5 S. Market St. has been the home of dry goods stores including James Grunder & Co.; by 1911 it was the location of a 5 & 10 cent store. As early as 1927 G.C. Murphy & Co. had opened here and was in business until the early 1970’s. 7 S. Market St. has housed books and stationery shops, groceries and for many years was the location of a hardware store. These stores include: H.L. Hatfield & Bro., Hatfield & Scott and the Ralph Gibson hardware stores.

The ribbon cutting in Jan 2008.

For many years G.C. Murphy and Co. occupied the entire ground floor of the Dye Building. When G.C. Murphy closed their doors around 1971, the building became vacant. For most of the 1970’s and 1980’s, most of the building was deserted except for a business here and there on the 1st floor; the 2nd and 3rd floors ‘of this building were likely deserted even longer. In 1987 7 S. Market became the home of the Upper Krust restaurant which was replaced the following year by Taggarts restaurant which remained at this location until the spring of 2007 just prior to the sale of the building to Tony Blundell of the Medallion Investment Group which planned to renovate and restore the building.

On Monday, January 29th The Caroline, named after the Smith’s daughter, will celebrate their 10th birthday.  As part of the celebration you can join them for a 10 oz. Certified Angus Beef brand House Sirloin, a baked potato, and tossed salad for just $10!  They’ll also be giving away fun prizes throughout the night.

We asked owner Steve Smith to reflect back over the past 10 years and share some of his thoughts about the business.

What’s the best thing about being a restaurant owner?
      Everyday is different and the great people that enjoy coming to your restaurant 
When you look back at the 10 years- what stands out the most- good or bad, lesson learned?
Use quality products. Don’t cut corners your only good as your last meal served!
You have to do you homework and plan right
In hindsight, what were you most wrong about in planning the business?
Probably the amount of employees you are ultimately responsible for and rely on you 
And people do care about their bread (lol)
What’s next?
Continue to deliver great food and service subtle updates to the restaurant and building now that we own the building.

Steve Smith bought the building in the fall of 2017 when the loan of the previous owner when into default.  The  second floor has 4 office  which are leased out and he plans to move forward with conversion of the third floor into two or three condos, which had been started, but never completed by Medallion Investments, LLC.

Everything’s Better with Bacon

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In what’s become an annual tradition for Dorothy Lane Market, Baconfest is back!  DLM celebrates at all 3 locations with a weekend-long event, 11 am to 4 pm Saturday, Jan. 27, and Sunday, Jan. 28.

As you stroll through the grocery store to the sizzling smell of bacon, sampling stations will be set up where you can graze on free samples of DLM’s BLT, Bacon Jam, Boozy Bacon Barbecue Sauce, Bacon flavored Chocolate, Pizzas with bacon, bacon salsa and so much more!

Some things to look for:

DLM UNCURED BACON

DLM chose duBreton Natural Pork to make their own bacon. DuBreton, a Canadian supplier of this top quality pork, adheres to strict principles which include environmental stewardship, natural growing practices, and the humane treatment of animals. Their animals, which are raised on small family farms, are fed 100% vegetarian feed and are given no antibiotics or growth promotants, ever! Varieties of DLM Uncured Bacon include Hickory-Smoked, Cherrywood-Smoked, Applewood-Smoked, Peppered, Jalapeño, Certified Organic Applewood, or Turkey.

VOSGES MO’S MILK CHOCOLATE BACON BAR

Sulfite-free hickory smoked bacon is baked in small batches before it is hand chopped into fine nibbles. Alderwood smoked salt exudes a campfire aroma and perfectly offsets the sweetness of the chocolate.

TERRAPIN RIDGE FARMS HATCH CHILE BACON RANCH DIP

Don’t limit yourself on the endless possibilities of this sauce. Use as a dip for chips, veggies, or finger food, or add atop a sandwich or grilled fish.

KETTLE BRAND MAPLE BACON POTATO CHIPS

Kudos to Kettle Brand for developing this unusually flavored potato chip. A hint of smokiness erupts after opening the bag. The thick, hearty, extra-crunchy chips capture the taste of bacon and maple syrup. What’s also impressive is that Kettle Chips are GMO free, gluten free, have no MSG, and are safe for people with peanut allergies.

 

SEASONAL SELECTIONS GOURMET BACON SALSA

Located in Waynesville, Seasonal Selections produces salsas with no preservatives or fillers that can obscure the natural ingredients. Their bacon salsa starts off with a sweet, smoky flavor, and ends with a mild touch of spice. Makes a great topper for baked potatoes or omelets.

DLM MAPLE BACON GELATO

DLM Maple Bacon Gelato is made in small batches just 28 pints at a time. We start with our delicious DLM 100% Pure Maple Syrup and DLM’s nitrate- and nitrite-free uncured bacon cooked to a crunchy finish. Each is then mixed into an artisan gelato made 2.5 gallons at a time on imported gelato machines from Italy. The sweet, smoky flavor is addictive!

New this year, a Bacon Brew will be available on tap, brewed by Crooked Handle Brewing Co. So be sure and stop by Dorothy Lane Market this weekend and experience the joy of bacon.

 

Dorothy Lane Market Locations:

OAKWOOD
2710 Far Hills Ave.
Open 24 Hours

SPRINGBORO
740 N. Main Street
Open 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.

WASHINGTON SQUARE
6177 Far Hills Ave.
Open 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Local Author Pens Beer Cookbook

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John Lemmon, Author of “Beer Makes Everything Better”

Dayton native John Lemmon has a passion for home brewing beer. He has worked in jobs from restaurant management to corporate property management and has always found time to indulge his brew hobby. He even developed a beer that is served at Star City Brewery in Miamisburg .  It is a session IPA called “Hip Hop o Potamus.”

The Food Adventure Crew’s Big Ragu caught up with John for a couple of beers at Star City, and although we have known John for 20 years. we recently learned of his brewing hobby.

Now he has added author to his resume.  And it is a cookbook of sorts….

The book is called “BEER MAKES EVERYTHING BETTER.” It is subtitled “101 Recipes for Using Beer to Make Your Favorite Happy Hour Grub.”  Click here for info on purchasing the book.

John’s wife is a very successful author of fiction novels and through her dealings, he found himself in the middle of an opportunity to write a book about his passion.  BEER !

John is a true Food Adventurer.  His passion for brews and food is inspiring.

IT IS IN THE GENES:
After a few years of brewing, one of John’s siblings was researching the family tree. As fate would have it, they learned history was repeating itself.  John’s great, great Grampa Johann (John) Grimm, was listed as a brewmaster in the turn of the century census.   Johann Grimm was a brewmaster for 32 years before prohibition put his company out of business.  This coincidence makes you wonder, was John “born to brew ?”

John also runs a fun blog called “That Happy Hour Guy.”  Stay up to date with his activities on this FACEBOOK PAGE

WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS:

The book “Beer Makes Everything Better” is selling well, and John just finished a busy book signing event at a Centerville Library.

The book has recipes using all types of beers, and John says you can choose local beers or your favorite large-scale breweries. Check out one of his recipes here BEER BAKED WINGS !

He has some  upcoming gigs you my want to hit.
Feb 3rd  – Star City Brewery Book Signing
Feb 19th – he is at the Dayton Brew Club meeting taking place at Warped Wing Brewery.

Want more scoop on brews and food in the Miami Valley?  Check back for a new Food Adventure article EVERY WEEK right here on DaytonMostMetro.  Follow Food Adventures on Facebook with a click HERE

Enjoy browsing the gallery below.

Successful Authors in love – John and Jessica Lemmon

John making Beer Turkey chili from his cookbook

Beer lover and beer cookbook author, John Lemmon

The locally written book you need to add to your collection !

Ponitz Pave the Path Benefit Dinner

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Chef Head instructs Ponitz culinary students.

 

The Ponitz Culinary Program, at David H Ponitz Career Technology Center, Dayton & Table 33 are pleased to present PAVE THE PATH Benefit Dinner, a culinary journey through England, France & Italy this Saturday evening, Jan 27th. There will be two seatings, 6pm and 8pm for this dinner.

The special night will include a 4-course dinner that guides you through the enchanting cuisines of the four locales these culinary students will travel this summer. Live entertainment and an optional wine pairing menu will be a part of the evening. Here’s what’s on the menu:

 

Appetizer 

Inspired by London, England

Crisps Trio – Table 33’s own house made duck fat, Potato Crisps. Lightly seasoned and served with a trio of dips: Baked Pimento Cheese Dip (Table 33 staple), English Curry Dip accented with apples and Riesling soaked golden raisins (vegan), Tomato Bacon Jam with Malt Vinegar

Soup/Salad

Inspired by Paris, France

Choose One

  • Parisian Blues Salad – a bed of winter greens, pear, caramelized pecans, and a brilliant maple dressing all brought together to spotlight a true Parisan Blue Cheese. Served with toast points.
  • Deconstructed French Onion Soup – rich veggie broth using a red wine and mushrooms to give a great flavor (vegan) Raclette Style Cheese Fondue, with toast points for the ultimate experience.

Entrée

Inspired by Florence, Northern Italy 

Choose One

  • Barolo Braised Beef –Keener Farm’s local, sustainable, 100% grass fed beef, slowly braised in Barolo wine with carrots, celery, mushrooms, and a beautiful array of herbs and spices
  • Baccala alla Fiorentina – salted cod, seared and topped with a Fiorentina sauce of fresh tomato, red onion, olive oil, fresh rosemary and sprinkled with parmesan
  • Mushroom Ragu All’Inzimino – mushroom ragu made with white wine, slow simmered vegetable broth, inzimino a lovely mix of northern beans, chick peas, spinach, greens, fresh herbs and rich tomato puree (vegan)

 

Accompaniments

  • Polenta  – rich with olive oil drizzle, finished off with heavy cream, parmesan, and fresh parsley
  • Broccolini  – roasted and tossed in olive oil with fresh garlic, lemon zest and pepper (vegan)

Desserts 

Inspired by Rome, Southern Italy

A trio of sweet bites

  • Italian Cream Cake – Traditional Italian cream cake with pecans (Table 33 Staple)
  • Olive Oil Cake  – Cake made with the finest olive oil and fresh orange zest, rolled in a chocolate espresso glaze, glistened with olive oil and a charred candied orange
  • Panna Cotta  – hand crafted with coconut milk, smothered with a fresh berry coulis, garnished with fresh lemon peel (vegan)

***All Menu Items are Gluten Free***

Tickets can be purchased online for $60 for this dinner at Table 33.  Proceeds from the event will help send these Ponitz Culinary  students on a life-changing adventure to Europe that includes educational stops in London, Paris, Florence and Rome! Chef Steph and Chef Head, the co-instructors of the Ponitz Hospitality Management and Culinary Program, have been working with these students both in classroom and off-site, supporting numerous charity events, where they show up as extra hands to support local chefs in their catering gigs.  These opportunities provide real life experience that let these students get a realistic view of the business they will be joining upon graduation.

To learn more about the trip, visit https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/1950205UK

 

Stivers Savor Your Sunday Brunches Are Back at Coco’s

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Each Sunday in February, Coco’s Bistro will have different student performers from Stivers School for the Arts serenade you as you enjoy a tasty brunch, and support the premier arts school in the region.

These Sunday’s sell out quickly, so be sure to reserve for one or more Sundays ahead of time so you won’t miss out.

 

SAVOR YOUR SUNDAY  E N T R E E S    

FILET & EGGS

chargrilled filet, sunny side up eggs, house made demi glace, & home fried potatoes, english muffin

FRITTATA

fresh eggs, asparagus, carmelized onions, gouda, chive creama, home fried potatoes, English muffin

ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE

panko breaded sourdough, four cheese blend, & our creamy tomato bisque

SPINACH SALAD                                                                     

blackened chicken breast, baby spinach, granny smith apples, french burnt walnuts, gouda, maple molasses vinaigrette, lemon zest

CHICKEN & WAFFLES

buttermilk fried chicken, belgian waffle, ohio maple syrup, house hot sauce

SHRIMP AND GRITS

Red chili butter, gorgonzola grits, white cheddar biscuit

THE BIG BREAKFAST

Local savory sage sausage, cracked black pepper gravy, white cheddar biscuit, home fried potatoes, over easy eggs, Applewood bacon

Tickets are $30 per guest. [$15 is tax-deductible] includes cinnamon focaccia bread.  Price does not include tax and gratuity.   Reservations are available  from 10am to 1:30pm. Tickets are $30 per guest [$15 is tax-deductible],  Bloody Mary’s & Mimosa’s are available for $5.  Full bar also available.

  • Feb. 4th
    The Stivers Jazz Group
  • Feb. 11th
    The Stivers Chamber Choir
  • Feb. 18th
    The Stivers Concert Pianists
  • Feb. 25th
    The Stivers Strings

Coco’s Bistro is located at 250 Warren St, Dayton, OH 45402 and can be reached at (937) 228-2626.

Dunkin Donuts Makes Changes But Is It Enough?

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The first half of 2017 was spent chomping down my favorite, my one ultimate weakness DUNKIN DONUTS. Growing up on the east coast, Dunkies was a huge part of my life and over the years my feelings of love have been quite evident when it came to those tasty donuts. I would joke about how they knew my order at the drive thru and having a dozen or so present when I met with clients was the standard. Donuts were a big part of my life. Dunkin that is. They are something I never thought I would give up. As much as I enjoyed burying my face in them the after effects were not good. Since really diving into food and how everything I eat makes me feel, like many other things – I had to wonder, what’s in those donuts? And like many things theses days, the nutrition information is somewhat of a Magna Carta of bad stuff. But is there hope?

Photo Credit Grub Street

 

DUNKIN MAKES CHANGES

Like many in the food industry, Dunkin is making changes. News last year about cutting its menu and potentially changing its name was only the beginning.  In a recent announcement,  Dunkin announcement it’s commitment to “cleaner” menus in 2018. By the end of this year, they play to remove artificial dyes across their menu, including donut icings, fillings and toppings, as well as frozen beverages such as COOLATTA® frozen beverages, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches and coffee flavorings.

In August 2017, Dunkin Donuts announces it’s cutting half the menu, toying with the idea of removing “Donuts” from the brand name.

Photo Credit Dunkin Donuts

WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER STUFF?

So they’re removing artificial dyes, does that mean the donuts are healthier? I remained curious and did some digging because aside from me loving and craving their donuts often, I had absolutely no idea what was in them.

“Despite Dunkin’s recent decision to eliminate artificial dyes from their menu by the end of 2018, a simple glazed doughnut still contains over 30 ingredients.” – Cooking Light Magazine

30 INGREDIENTS!!!!

I looked into it and none of it made sense, but a recent article in Cooking Light Magazine shed some light on not only the mighty 30 that make up a glazed donuts.

From Cooking Light Magazine

1.) Enriched Unbleached Wheat Flour (including wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron as ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid)
“Wheat flour” simply means wheat that has been milled (meaning the hard shell, or bran, and germ have been rubbed off) and ground into flour. Unfortunately a lot of the healthy nutrients are in the bran and germ (which is why unmilled, or “whole” wheat is better for you). So this flour has been “enriched” with those other ingredients—a mix of B vitamins and iron. While it’s better for you than unenriched flour would be, as you might imagine, it’s not quite the same.

Sometimes flour is bleached, so it looks nice and clean and white. But that’s less necessary if you’re adding in colors and other additives, so in this case, they’re specifying that the flour is “unbleached.”

Jim’s Donuts

If you have a favorite donut shop in Dayton, tell us about it!

Who’d You Rather? KFC or Lee’s Famous Recipe ? Win $20 GiftCard

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In a world of fried chicken, 2 chains have battled it out for decades.   They are Kentucky Fried Chicken and Lee’s Famous Recipe. 

The colonel and the rooster have been going head to head for generations. But did you know these restaurants were started by related family members?

Today , Food Adventures heats up the family feud again and pits them against each other, head to head.  Plus, you get a chance to win a $20 gift card, just by commenting on which one is your favorite.

Yes.. you heard right…..

****COMMENT BELOW FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN a $20 GIFT CARD TO YOUR FAVORITE ONE****

So we ask you our patented question ….

WHO’D YOU RATHER GET IT ON WITH?
KFC or LEE’s FAMOUS RECIPE??

The Carolina Gold Chicken Little is KFC’s best item.

Comment at the bottom of the article and you can have a shot at winning a $20 gift certificate to tour favorite restaurant.  Don’t be a chicken.. do it !

The Big Ragu from The Food Adventures Crew breaks this one down.  Let’s see how the king of deep-fried food voted …

KFC TALE OF THE TAPE:
Founded by Colonel Harland Sanders, a Kentucky entrepreneur from Corbin, Kentucky who sold his chicken during the Great Depression. Sander’s opened his 2nd store in 1952. It was known as “Kentucky Fried Chicken” until 1991 when they changed the name to KFC. Today it is the 4th largest fast food franchise.

HERE ARE THE PRO’s of KFC:
—The Carolina Gold Chicken Little sandwich is a must eat, it is the best thing on the menu.
—Better Biscuits, no contest… but they always forget to give you butter and honey
—The whole wings are amazing, get 2 original recipe and 2 extra crispy
—Slightly better sides, even the alien “mashed potatoes and gravy”
—The apple pies that are offered at some stores are the same ones McDonalsds had in the 70’s and 80’s – deep-fried ones.
—The popcorn chicken is a winner, Nashville hot sauce will burn yo’ ass.

KFC’s HOT WINGS are no longer longer on the menu everyday – big mistake .

HERE ARE THE CONS’s of KFC:
–corporate made poor decision and got rid of two of their best menu items Honey BBQ Wings and Hot Wings
—KFC is not cheap…they price gouge a little
—They close too early

——————–Now, in the other corner …

LEE’S FAMOUS RECIPE, TALE OF THE TAPE:
After Colonel Sanders sold his franchise in 1962, he agreed to stay on as a promotional employee.  His nephew Lee Cummings worked on a new chicken recipe and in 1966 founded the first Lee’s Famous Recipe Fried Chicken in Lima, Ohio. Today, there are currently 142 Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken locations in 13 states across the USA.  Dayton, Ohio has been a national hot spot and testing ground for Famous Recipe Chicken stores.

Lee Cummings, Colonel Sander’s nephew started Famous Recipe Chicken

HERE ARE THE PRO’s of LEE’s FAMOUS RECIPE:
—The menu has a wider variety of choices country fried steak, oven roasted chicken,  liver and gizzards, white chicken chili, strawberry shortcake, etc..
—They offer an extra crispy SPICY version of their chicken too.
—During Lent they offer Shrimp and fish sometimes
—Nice prices, specials and deals help your wallet.

HERE ARE THE CONS’s of LEE’s FAMOUS RECIPE:
—The chicken is a little to salty
—The biscuits are awful
—The chicken fried steak is like a TV dinner Saulsbury steak

 

BIG RAGU’S VOTE: – KFC IS BETTER …

But what is your vote? Let your voice be heard.  Who’d you rather and why?  What items are your favorites?

A buttery biscuit from KFC – when they remember to give you butter and honey

**Comment below and be entered into our contest to win a $20 Gift Card to your choice of KFC or Famous Recipe.**

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Please feel free to browse more photos in our gallery below.  Don’t forget to comment below for your chance to win.  Winner chosen at random next week.

 

Everybody needs an little KFC

left is KFC Original Recipe and right is Extra Crispy

KFC Biscuits – great if they remember to pack butter and honey for you

Lee’s Famous Recipe Mashed Potatoes and gravy

Country Fried Steak at Famous Recipe – yeah .. no …

Popcorn Shrimp great to dip in hot sauce at KFC

HONEY BBQ WINGS – the best thing KFC ever took off their menu – BRING THEM BACK 4 good

KFC took Hot wings off their menu too .. bad move

Colonel Sander’s and Mommie Dearest Joan Crawford… she was a Pepsi Exec for a while

A box of LEE’S.

Shrimp during lent ? YES !

Extra Crispy chicken from LEE’S FAMOUS RECIPE

Apple Pie at KFC

Nashvile Hot KFC sauce is ‘hot

COLONEL SANDERS And ALICE COOPER

COL SANDERS and JERRY LEWIS

Recipe for refrigerator rolls

Piles of LEE’S CHICKEN !

Famous recipe Extra Crispy Spicy chicken

KFC’s NASHVILLE HOT

Try a chicken little dipped in CAROLINA GOLD SAUCE- it is HEAVEN !

KFC HOT WINGS

Apple Pie at KFC

Lee’s Famous Recipe’s White Chicken Chili,,,,

 

 

 

All You Can Eat Crab Legs Are Back!

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Back by popular demand, Basil’s On Market is bringing back their Friday night All-You-Can-Eat Snow Crab legs night!

Starting on January 19th, seafood lovers’ will be able to enjoy this treat from 4-9pm . They will also be featuring their signature truffle fries along with the crab legs.  This special will run  every Friday through March 30th for $30.

Basil’s on Market opened in August of 2016 and  shares a building with PNC Bank overlooking the Great Miami River. It’s part of the Water Street mixed-use development along the river with parking available on the street or in the Water Street parking lot.

The 4,800-square-foot restaurant seats 150 inside, and another 120 or so on a 2,200-square-foot patio overlooking the river and its fountains, when the weather cooperates. The bar has 20 taps of rotating craft beers, as well as a menu of craft cocktails.

No reservation are required, just stop in and enjoy as much crab as your heart desires!

Basil's logo with large B and basil leaf

Basil’s On Market

937.818.4390
312 N. Patterson Blvd.
Dayton, OH 45402

Basil’s Hours
Mon-Thu: 11 AM – 8 PM
Fri: 11 AM – 9 PM
Sat: 11 AM – 9 PM
Sun: 10 AM – 3 PM (Brunch Only)

Beer + Donuts Tasting Event

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Pairing two of the best things ever made by man, Star City Brewing Company is partnering with  Bear Creek Donuts for Beer + Donuts: A Miamisburg Pairing on Saturday, January 20 from 1-4pm.

“Being from Miamisburg and occupying the old Peerless Mill, where we are, has always been central to who we are as a business,” said Justin Kohnen, owner of Star City Brewing Company. “There are so many great things going on in downtown Miamisburg too. We’ve been throwing around the idea of doing an event with Ryan Tripp from Bear Creek Donuts for a while now and are excited to see it come together for Beer + Donuts.”

Working closely with Bear Creek Donuts, the suggested pairings for the event include the Mound’s RTG Stout with two chocolate/coconut donut holes, the Great Miami Gose with two sea salt inspired donut holes, the Sweet Cider with a mini apple fritter, and the Hip-Hop-O-Potamus Session IPA with two citrus based donut holes.

“After you’ve finished the pairings, Bear Creek has the literal icing on top for us,” said Kohnen. “Ryan worked with our head brewer, Chad Klehamer and created an exclusive donut just for this event using one of our beers. We’re keeping it a surprise for the event, but you won’t be disappointed.”

For those interested, Beer + Donuts: A Miamisburg Pairing will take place at Star City Brewing on January 20 from 1-4pm. Tickets are $15 at the brewery or online.

The Votes Are In For Dayton’s Best Bloody Mary!

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With almost 500 in people in attendance at today’s 3rd Annual Svedka Bloody Mary Showdown, the votes were counted and for the 2nd year is a row The Vue Ultra Lounge‘s Scott Conrad came out on top. Conrad walks away with $300 cash and bragging rights for another year.

And yes, many of you may know that the doors closed on the South Dayton nightclub on December 31st, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to get the winning Bloody Mary.  Conrad is in the process of working with a bottling company and will be distributing his RAD’S mix commercially very soon!

We also need to share that The Vue tied last year with Mack’s Tavern, who won the very first Showdown. MacKenzie was unable to make this event at the last minute due to staffing challenges.  Her main cook and mom had back surgery, and she was a few staffers down,  and on top of it, Mack’s is home to some fiercely loyal Pittsburgh Steelers fans and the game was scheduled for 1pm.  Based on the outcome, we bet MacKenzie would have rather been at the Showdown!

Rick & Marci of Mr. Boro’s Tavern

Coming in second were newcomers Marci & Rick from Mr. Boro’s Tavern in Springboro with their HAIL MARY PEPPERED PIGSKIN!  They describe it as  delicious blend of bloody mary mix with citrus & seasonings, our home made horseradish sauce and our house made peppered bacon.

In third place, also new to the competition Papi’s Sassy Bloody Mary Mix  a  Rich in fresh Tennessee tomato flavor combined with award winning Papi Joe’s Tennessee Pepper Sauce for just the right kick of spice!  Papi’s sells their bottled sauce at the 2nd Street Market.

Other awards went to Miami Valley Gaming for Best Table Decor and for the 2nd year in a row Mudlick Tap House takes home the Best Garnish- bringing their build your own Bloody Mary Bar to the competition.

But the true winner of the day was The First Tee Greater Miami Valley, who will walk a way with a major donation from Planned2Give, for being the charity beneficiary for this years event.First Tee is a youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people. The sport is a perfect platform for helping young people develop character because just like in life, players experience the highs and lows of the game. Jeff Jackson, co-owner and co-producer of the event shares, “it’s a great casual event that everyone really seems to enjoy and it allows us to give back to a different organization each year. We were thrilled that the event more than doubled the attendance this year and we’re already tweaking and adding ideas for next year.”

The other competitors in today’s event included:
Trolley Stop, Old Scratch Pizza, Fifth Street Brewpub, Jimmie’s Ladder 11, Brixx Ice Company,
Corner Kitchen, The Highland Stag, Whiskey Barrel, Scene 75, Cold Water Cafe and Newcom’s Tavern.
Scratch Event Catering was on hand with a brunch buffet, as well.