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Dayton at Work and Play: Chef Cece

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Conversation with Chef Cece of The Burger Bistro, one of the four restaurants at The Silos (801 East First). I asked Chef Cece about her food background.

“It seems like I’ve always been cooking” she told me. “My mother tells people that at age 7 I’d come home from school, open the refrigerator door, and then cook something creative out of whatever ingredients I found. But I didn’t think about cooking as a career. I worked for a large company in customer service. Sometimes at work we’d bring in food to share and people raved about my food. They said I should be selling it.”
“With that encouragement, I decided to start doing some catering on the side. Soon I was making more from catering than on my regular job. So 4 years ago I quit and started cooking full time. I call my business Cece’s Kitchen
The last 4 years have been crazy busy. In addition to our catering we now have a food truck that’s been very popular. I keep getting calls from people wondering when we’ll start it up again for the season. They especially miss our Taco Tuesday. And now we have a brick and mortar location – The Burger Bistro at the Silos. Business has been really good here at the Silos. I’m so glad my husband Antonio decided to jump on board. I really needed the help.”
What’s your most popular dish here at the Silos?
“Our Hot Honey Fried Chicken Deviled Eggs are our biggest seller. Our top burger is called Triple B. It’s a double smash burger with bacon, cheddar and provolone cheese, jalapeno, fried onions and maple bacon sauce.”
The last time I ate at the Burger Bistro I tried your glazed salmon sliders. They were so good I’ll have trouble ordering anything else.
“Those are a favorite for a lot of people, but before you get stuck in a rut you’ve got to try those eggs I told you about. And in May we’ll have some new menu items that might also tempt you.”

The Debut of Taco Bell’s Toasted Cheddar Chalupas

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Inspired by the vibrant culture of street tacos, Taco Bell’s Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas revive the fan-favorite street chalupas with a bold new edge: a crispy new exterior and craveable sauce. Street food is all about bold flavors, bright ingredients and a touch of creativity and this next evolution in Taco Bell’s ode to street food culture infuses the best of traditional street tacos – simple ingredients like onions and cilantro – into a crispy toasted cheddar shell and a new Chile Lime Crema Sauce. This new menu item provides a new flavor experience that’s craveable from the outside in.

Building on a legacy of bold chalupa innovations, Taco Bell is merging two fan-favorite menu creations from the past – the Toasted Cheddar Chalupa from 2019 and last year’s Cheesy Street Chalupas – to deliver the ultimate mashup of crispy, cheesy and street-inspired indulgence. The new menu item is now available nationwide for $5.49 a la carte starting March 27, for a limited time while supplies last.

“The street taco is a cultural staple built on bold flavor and quality ingredients, and the Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas honors that tradition while bringing in a unique Taco Bell touch that packs even more flavor into every bite,” said Luis Restrepo, Taco Bell’s Vice President, Product Innovation. “Fans immediately fell in love with the crispy, cheesy bite of the Toasted Cheddar Chalupa in 2019, and now we’re elevating that street-inspired flavor experience and that’s exactly the kind of comeback our fans have been waiting for.”

Unique Tasting Experience with Flavors That Hit from the Outside In
The Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas deliver a striking first impression with layers of flavor inside and out. Here’s the breakdown:

  • Toasted Cheesy Shell: A chalupa shell with a layer of mild cheddar, baked directly into the dough, and toasted to perfection for a crispy, cheesy, and savory bite.
  • Premium ingredients: Packed with fresh onions and cilantro – an ode to the street taco – and a choice of slow-roasted Cantina chicken or grilled, marinated steak.
  • Saucy surprise: Chile Lime Crema Sauce – a bold and zesty fusion of lime, fiery chile peppers, garlic, parmesan, and Romano cheeses, bringing all the flavors together in harmony.

Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas are available for a limited time at participating Taco Bell locations nationwide, starting at $5.49 for two chalupas (same protein per order).

3 New Piada Pockets

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Piada Italian Street Food recently announced the launch of its new Piada Pockets in three crave-worthy flavors: Spinach & Artichoke, Meatball Marinara, and Spicy Sausage. Baked to perfection in Piada’s signature dough and packed with bold Italian flavors, Piada Pockets will be available at all locations.

“Our Piada Pockets capture everything guests love about Italian food—rich flavors, high-quality ingredients, and a warm, satisfying bite—all in a portable format,” said Matt Harding, Chief Concept Officer at Piada Italian Street Food. “Whether you’re craving the classic comfort of meatballs and marinara, the indulgence of creamy spinach and artichoke, or the bold heat of spicy sausage and peppers, there’s a Piada Pocket for every taste.”

Piada Pockets aren’t just delicious—they’re also a way to give back. From March 24th – March 30th, Piada will donate $1 from every Piada Pocket sold to Pelotonia, supporting life-saving cancer research, with a commitment of up to $10,000. Additionally, anyone who orders a Piada Pocket online during this week will be entered to win one of five exciting prizes, including a $500 Piada gift card + an exclusive influencer pack or one of four $100 gift cards.

“Our goal was to take our signature Piada dough and create something truly irresistible,” said Dawn McClung, Research and Development Chef at Piada Italian Street Food. “After three years in the making, these pockets are a perfect balance of crisp, golden-baked dough and indulgent, high-quality fillings. They’re easy to eat on the go, but still bring that comforting, made-from-scratch Italian experience.”

Piada Pockets will be available at all Piada Italian Street Food locations nationwide. For more information and to order, visit mypiada.com or download the Piada One app.

Piada Italian Street Food
1047 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd
Dayton, OH 45459

4397 Far Hills Ave
Kettering, OH 45429

3286-B Pentagon Blvd
Beavercreek, OH 45431

Table 33 Presents 4 Course Wine Dinner

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Chef Keith Taylor

Table 33 is hosting an exclusive wine dinner with a special menu created by Executive Chef, Keith Taylor, and Sous Chef, Justin Gall, paired with Titus Wines on Wed, May 7th.  There will be two seatings, 5:30pm or 7:30pm. Joining them for the wine pairing will be Dinner with Napa Valley Winemaker & Owner of Titus Wines, Eric Titus.

From a young age, Eric Titus worked in the family vineyard in Napa Valley with his brothers and father, continuing the tradition until he left for college to earn his doctorate degree in Biology, where he was drawn to the dynamics of marine science and toxicology. Following this path, he worked around the world as a researcher and environmental consultant throughout the 1990’s. In 1997, he returned to St. Helena to help with the harvest at Titus Vineyards. The family business was growing, and, in 2002, Eric decided to devote himself to the winery full time to help with management of the burgeoning business. Today he is General Manager and Vineyard Operations Manager of the winery.
In the vineyard, Eric has adopted green practices that support sustainable farming. His aim is to farm with techniques that ensure minimum impact on the local environment, seeking to have as light a footprint as possible in the vineyard. Nearly all vineyard work is done by hand, row by row. He collaborates with Winemaker Stephen Cruzan to ensure that vineyard practices deliver expressive and focused fruit from their two estate vineyards. An estate-based winery allows for harvesting each row at the right moment for each wine.
Eric has served as President of the Napa Valley Grape Growers Association and is active with both the St. Helena Viticultural Society and Appellation St. Helena. He is committed to preserving agricultural land and the local ecosystem in Napa Valley. Eric works along with the local viticultural community to promote the Napa Valley as a world-class wine-growing region.
Tickets for this event run $195 and can be reserved online.

Homemade Ice Cream Pint Sale

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Young’s Jersey Dairy’s delicious homemade ice cream is on sale for $3.69 a pint!!

All you care to buy, while supplies last. We start with several thousand pints of ice cream. This is a once a year sale, so don’t miss out! Stock up on Young’s homemade ice cream!

Check their website for a full list of flavors!

Elsa’s Springboro Adds Brunch on the Weekends

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Starting tomorrow, March 22nd Elsa’s Boro Cantina will be offering  new brunch items every Saturday & Sunday from 11am-2pm! Check out the menu:
ON Sundays they’ll be offering  a Bloody Mary Bar set up during brunch! Stuffed olives, celery seeds, hot sauces, and so much more- come find out for yourself!
The breakfast tacos:

Elsa’s Springboro Cantina

774 N. Main Street
Springboro, OH, 45066
+1 937-790-1800

Jollity’s Spring Menu Starts Today

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Spring Menu 2025

Veg

Meat

Seafood

Booze & Boards Class

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Similar to our previous Cocktail Classes, but with a casual twist. We will walk you through the featured craft cocktail, Dayton Barrel Works spirits, along with a charcuterie board, and a take-home cocktail recipe card. Here are some things to know:
*IMPORTANT: If you have a NUT ALLERGY or other allergy, please let us know by the Tuesday before the event (3/18).
*This date’s featured craft cocktail is: Boulevardier (whiskey cocktail).
*Each ticket includes: 1 craft cocktail, 3 samples of Dayton Barrel Works spirits, a charcuterie board for 1, and a take-home cocktail recipe card.
*While we will still be open to the public, in order to be guaranteed a charcuterie board, you must purchase tickets by the Tuesday before the event (3/18).
*You choose what time is convenient for you, between the hours of 6:00-9:00 PM

KFC Debuts New “Dunk It Bucket”

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KFC® is dropping an all-new “Dunk It Bucket”* – the brand’s first new bucket in nearly a decade – featuring also-new Mashed Potato Poppers, available nationwide starting today, while supplies last. The quadruple-threat Dunk It Bucket is packed with KFC’s hand-breaded Original Recipe® Tenders, Secret Recipe Fries and crispy Mashed Potato Poppers with your choice of craveable sauces – because more dunking and more sauce means more deliciousness.

“Our new Mashed Potato Poppers transform a legendary KFC classic into a crunchy can’t-resist bite of perfection,” said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, President, KFC U.S. “And the Dunk It Bucket? Oh, it’s a dream come true for sauce lovers—dip it, dunk it, drench it, do your thing. It’s our first brand-new bucket in nearly a decade, and trust me, it was so worth the wait!”

Snag a solo Dunk It Bucket for $7* or feed family, friends or teammates for $25 with a Double Dunk It Bucket**, creating your ultimate dunk combination with juicy hand-breaded tenders, perfectly seasoned fries, crunchy Mashed Potato Poppers, with choices in the sauce squad lineup including:

  • Warm Gravy: A KFC all-star legend…gravy is officially a dipping sauce.
  • Comeback Sauce: The MVP – it’s creamy, zesty and craveable.
  • Honey BBQ: Sweet, smoky and tangy – you can’t go wrong with this fan favorite.
  • Honey Mustard: A blend of sweetness and tangy mustard, and an iconic tenders teammate.
  • Sticky Chicky Sweet and Sour Sauce: A balanced combination of sweet and tangy flavors including pineapple, garlic, vinegar and chili. If you love sweet and sour, you’re going to love this.
  • Classic Ranch: Our signature ranch…need we say more?
  • Buffalo Ranch: A perfect pairing of the classic kick of Buffalo sauce smoothed out with a creamy ranch, blended peppers, buttermilk, herbs and spices.

The new menu items are here just in time for college basketball’s ultimate tournament, so fried chicken fans can flaunt their sauce bracket and make a slam dunk pairing. Take the love for dunking beyond the KFC bucket with exclusive, limited-edition “KFC Dunk It” merch, available now on KFCShop.com. The KFC Dunk It Collection features a mini basketball hoop and ball, fun stickers, and stylish apparel such as a T-shirt and hoodie—each designed to bring the playful spirit of dunking to life. Whether you’re a chicken lover or a basketball fan, the collection is the perfect way to show off your KFC pride and join in on the dunking fun.

Before the buzzer sounds, order the Dunk It Bucket in-store, and on KFC.com, or on the KFC app for delivery or Quick Pick-Up. KFC Rewards*** customers will earn double points on Dunk It Bucket orders.****

 

Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich and New Pineapple Dragonfruit Beverages at Chick-fil-A

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Chick-fil-A® is celebrating the start of spring with vibrant new flavors to kick-start the warmer days. Starting March 17, the Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich returns to menus nationwide, this time featuring three options for Guests to create their own customized smoky twist. Also making its debut – and a perfectly sweet pairing – are the new Pineapple Dragonfruit beverages, also available at participating restaurants nationwide for a limited time.

A Bold Twist on Backyard Flavors: Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich
This spring, the Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich is back – this time with three filet options for Guests to customize their sandwich – original and spicy, alongside the classic grilled filet. The juicy chicken is paired with crispy bacon hand-tossed in a brown sugar and black pepper blend, topped with Colby Jack cheese, green leaf lettuce and a smoky BBQ sauce, served on a toasted, buttery, sweet yeast bun.

 

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Spring’s Sweet Escape: Pineapple Dragonfruit Beverages

Chick-fil-A’s new Pineapple Dragonfruit beverages combine sweet and juicy pineapple flavors, along with a unique, tropical dragonfruit twist, featuring a line-up of four refreshing options:

  • Pineapple Dragonfruit Frosted Lemonade
    • This treat combines Chick-fil-A® Lemonade (or Diet Lemonade) and our signature Icedream® dessert, mixed with natural pineapple and dragonfruit flavors.
  • Pineapple Dragonfruit Lemonade
    • This combination is a mix of classic Chick-fil-A® Lemonade (or Diet Lemonade) and natural pineapple and dragonfruit flavors.
  • Pineapple Dragonfruit Iced Tea
    • Freshly-brewed daily from a blend of tea leaves, the Pineapple Dragonfruit Iced Tea mixes classic Iced Tea with natural pineapple and dragonfruit flavors.
  • Pineapple Dragonfruit Sunjoy®
    • This beverage combines Chick-fil-A’s Sunjoy® beverage (Chick-fil-A® Lemonade and freshly-brewed Sweetened Iced Tea) with natural pineapple and dragonfruit flavors.

“As warmer weather approaches, our Guests are craving flavors that are reminiscent of longer, brighter days and time spent outside with family and friends,” said Allison Duncan, director of menu & packaging at Chick-fil-A. “We’re thrilled to bring back the Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich, with an expanded lineup of options for our Guests, alongside our new Pineapple Dragonfruit beverages which offer a deliciously sweet and refreshing balance to the smoky BBQ flavors.”

Testing a New Take on a Classic Treat
Chick-fil-A is also introducing two new ways to enjoy its signature Icedream® dessert with a playful twist on a classic – the Icedream Spin and Icedream® Float, testing exclusively in participating restaurants in Chicago, Salt Lake City, San Diego and Tampa, Fla.  

  • Icedream Spin
    • This new spin on a classic treat features our signature Icedream dessert hand-spun with your choice of fountain beverage for a creamy texture and delicious taste.
  • Icedream® Float
    • A classic float, with your choice of fountain beverage, made special with a swirl of our signature Icedream dessert.

Both options are available now for a limited time at participating locations in test markets.

Customers can check the Chick-fil-A® App or contact their local restaurant for availability of these menu items. To read about Chick-fil-A’s menu, innovations and more, visit chick-fil-a.com/press-room.

Dayton at Work and Play: Chef Dane

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Conversation with Chef Dane Shipp at the Nood Bar, one of the four restaurants at the Silos (801 East First). I asked Chef Dane how he got into the food business.
“I went to Sinclair part-time and eventually got into their culinary program. I was also working at Chappy’s Tap Room. After 8 years at Chappy’s I went to Lock 27 and became their executive chef. When the pandemic hit in 2020 I had to lay off almost everyone at Lock 27. I was doing all of the ordering all of the cooking and all of the cleanup – and making less money. I quit and became an executive chef.”
“The pandemic was a great time to be an executive chef. People couldn’t go out to restaurants but they still wanted to have dinner parties and eat good food. Just a few weeks after I started I had a 4 month backlog of work. Some of the people I cooked for then have been great supporters of my restaurants.”
“In 2023 I opened my first restaurant, at 416 E Fifth in the Oregon District. It’s called “Culture.” It only seats 36 people so it has a cozy atmosphere.”
I saw an article in “Eater,” a website dealing with food all over the world, that included Culture in their list of the top 18 restaurants in Dayton. The article mentioned an item on your menu called the Drip Burger. What’s that?
“We change our offerings often, but the Drip Burger is always on the menu. It’s made with local Honey Creek beef, farm-made American cheese, caramelized onions, pickled cherry peppers, and Drip sauce on a potato bun.”
The Nood Bar has a whole different menu than your first restaurant. Tell me about that.
“When I was younger I had three roommates from Laos and I fell in love with the Asian food they cooked. The Nood Bar takes their Asian style dishes and puts our own twist on it. Take our chicken ramen, for example. My roommates from Laos wouldn’t have topped their dish with collards.”
“I like being located here at The Silos and I think it’s going to be even better once the weather warms and patio seating opens up. We’re getting a lot of large groups and families, because with four restaurants sharing the same bar and seating area there’s food to appeal to everyone.”
Nood Bar at The Silos
810 E 1st St.
Dayton, OH, 45402

authentic noodles, bao buns, and dumplings, a celebration of Asian cuisine

Tuesday – Thursday 4-10 PM
Friday 4 PM – Midnight
Saturday 11 AM – Midnight
Sunday 11 AM – 7 PM

 

Famed Restaurant Famil to Celebrate Golden Anniversary

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The Blue Berry Cafe is going to celebrate their Golden Anniversary – FIFTY YEARS of owning and operating restaurants in the Miami Valley!!!

They have put together a 6 course meal, paired with 5 wines (optional) for Sunday, April 27th at The Blueberry Cafe in Bellbrook.

Since 1975, the family has owned and operated a total of 5 restaurants in the Miami Valley!
The Barnsider Restaurant (1975-2016) The Wellington Grille (1998-2022)
The Blue Berry Cafe Bellbrook (est 2004)
Harrison’s Restaurant (est. 2005)
The Blue Berry Cafe Kettering (est 2024)
They will share the the menu in a couple of weeks and it will featuring FAVORITE dishes from each of their restaurants !
Note* While the menu will not be Gluten Free, we can and will make the dinner GF by request!
Price:
With wine
$115 per person +tax+gratuity
Without wine
$100 per person + tax+gratuity
To reserve text Kelley at 937-545-8278!

Pi Day Dining Deals

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March 14 is commonly referred to as Pi Day, a day that aims to celebrate the ratio of the circumference of a circle.

The number is known as 3.14 or π and can actually go on forever. The most accurate value for Pi, according to Guinness World Records, is more than 62 trillion digits (62,831,853,071,796 to be precise), calculated in August 2021 by the University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland.

While the day is popular in math circles, it is also a day for those looking to score great deals on actual pie, pizza pie and other circular treats.

Are you looking for a discount or freebie? We have you covered. Here’s what to know about which companies are offering deals on March 14 this year.

BD’s Mongolian Grill

At BD’s Mongolian Grill, customers can get apple pie rolls in-store for $3.14 on Pi Day.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse customers who dine in on March 14 can get a second Pizookie for $3.14 with the purchase of a regularly-priced Pizookie. The offer can’t be combined with the Pizookie Trio, Pizookie Party Platter or $13 Pizookie Meal Deal.

Burger King

Burger King Royal Perks members can get a free Hershey Pie with any purchase of $3.14+ on Pi Day. The single-use offer is valid at participating U.S. locations and can be redeemed in the chain’s app or website for order ahead. The offer can’t be combined with other deals and isn’t valid in Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. territories.

Old Scratch Pizza

Swing by any Old Scratch before 3:14 PM and grab a 12” Margherita pizza for just $3.14. No complicated formulas, no quizzes—just a ridiculously good deal on our classic Neapolitan pie.

Papa Johns

Papa Johns rewards members who buy one large or extra-large pizza at regular menu price on March 14 will get another of equal or lesser value for $3.14. Between March 14 — 20, rewards members will also get exclusive Pi Day offers all week.

Perkins

Customers who visit Perkins restaurants on Friday, March 14 can present this coupon and get a free slice of pie with any entrée purchase. The offer is valid on all pies at select locations, according to the company. The restaurant offers flavors such as Banana Cream Pie, Homestyle Apple Pie, and Chocolate French Silk Pie, among others.

Taco Bell

Taco Bell rewards members can enjoy a Mexican Pizza for $3.14 on Pie Day. The single-use offer is valid on app orders and excludes third-party delivery orders.

SOUP DRESSED UP Fundraiser for Stivers

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IT’S JUST AROUND THE CORNER, STIVERS SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS COMMUNITY! Come in from the cold and warm up with delicious soup donated by some of Dayton’s most talented chefs! Join us on Friday, March 14th for SOUP DRESSED UP 2025! Ten dollars buys you a ceramic bowl of your choice handmade by one of our incredible students, a serving of soup, bread, a dessert and a drink! All proceeds benefit the wonderful ceramics department at Stivers. Don’t forget to bring extra money with you! There will be MULTIPLE raffle prizes ranging from gift cards to exciting experiences to pieces of art. Won’t you be a part of supporting our burgeoning artists? It will be an unbelievable evening of art, food, fun and music! We’ll see you there!

Call 937-542-7448 for more info

Restaurants That Offer Special Lenten Menus

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No meat during Lent on Fridays?

Maybe you thought Lent was just giving up one food like chocolate or, we hope not, coffee. But there are more rules surrounding food you eat during Lent than that, it’s just that it’s becoming less common to follow the fasting and abstinence rules associated with the time leading up to Easter. These fasting and abstinence practices are part of the Catholic celebration of Eastertide, with churchgoers foregoing meat and all foods containing “flesh meat” products on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and every Friday during Lent. Fish is not included in this and is allowed on Fridays, which is why you see so many fish frys between now and Easter.

Here’s a round up of menu’s created just for those of you who are honoring the no meat on Friday’s tradition.
If you know of others we should add to the list, either put in the comments below or drop us an email.

Archers Tavern

9496 Dayton Lebanon Pike, Centerville
2030 E DOROTHY LN, Kettering, 

Bullwinkles
19 N Main St, Miamisburg
George’s:
5216 N Dixie Dr, Dayton
Tuna salad plate, greek Salad, cod sandwich, Triple grilled cheese, waffles, meatless biscuits and gravy, and many more!

 

Hanks’s Local

2529 Patterson Rd, Dayton,
937-254-7527

 

Mulberry & Main

130 Main Street, Brookville

Bob Evans

Bob Evans’s Lent-friendly menu features wild-caught Alaska Cod, shrimp platters and more.

The restaurant said the menu is high-quality, natural, and sustainable. It will be offered daily at all locations and there will be kid’s portions available, to include the entire family.  The restaurant chain considers the annual recipes a core staple of its menu. It will offer a Fish Fry Platter for $12.99, a Fish Fry Sandwich for $12.49 and a Fried Shrimp Dinner for $14.19.

Rip Rap Roadhouse

6024 Rip Rap Rd, Dayton