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How to Participate in #IPAday

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IPADAYWidgetOn the first Thursday of August join beer enthusiasts, breweries and bars across the globe and celebrate IPA Day, a collective toast to one of craft beer’s most iconic styles: the India pale ale.

Founded in 2011, IPA Day is a global celebration of craft beer. It is a universal movement that was created to unite the voices of craft beer enthusiasts, bloggers and brewers worldwide. IPA Day was originally developed as a social media-based holiday, but has since expanded into a worldwide party, boasting hundreds of IPA-themed events and celebrations all over the globe.

IPA Day is not the brainchild of a corporate marketing machine, nor is it meant to serve any particular beer brand. IPA Day is an opportunity for all breweries, bloggers, businesses and beer lovers to connect and share their love of craft beer. It is an opportunity for the entire craft beer culture to combine forces and advocate craft beer through increased education and global awareness.

Why Celebrate the IPA?

This illustrious style represents the pinnacle of brewing innovation with its broad spectrum of diverse brands, subcategories and regional flavor variations, making it the perfect style to galvanize craft beer’s social voice.

At the 2015 Great American Beer Festival, the most-entered style category was the American-Style India Pale Ale with 336 entries; the Imperial India Pale Ale had the second highest amount of entries at 208. Its popularity and accessibility makes the IPA the most inclusive style for brewers, retailers and consumers to collectively celebrate.

The goal is to make this year’s IPA Day even more viral. Getting involved is easy! The only requirements are an appreciation for great craft beer and the willingness to spread the word. Anyone can participate by enjoying an IPA with friends, making some noise online with the #IPAday hashtag and showing the world that craft beer is more than a trend.

IPA Day

How to Participate in IPA Day

Organize an IPA Day event at your brewery, brewpub, restaurant, bar, bottle shop, home or office.

On August 4, share your photos, videos, blog posts, tasting notes, recipes and thoughts on IPA with the world. Be sure to tag your posts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Google+ and other social media platforms with the #IPAday hashtag. Please note that this year we are using a lower case “d” in the hashtag to reduce confusion.

See what other people are saying on Twitter by searching #IPAday. Follow the conversation closely by adding an #IPAday search column on your Tweetdeck.

Become a craft beer steward in your community. Encourage non-craft beer drinkers to take a break from their normal beverage routine and join the collective toast on IPA Day. Set the goal of converting at least one person, if not the whole world of drinkers to IPA lovers.

This Article orginally appeared on CraftBeer.com on July 28, 2016
By Ashley Routson  For more information follow @TheBeerWench

Proud Daytonian Now A Kentucky Colonel

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Joseph Head being presented his KY Colonel certificate by Michael Veach. Two legends in the bourbon world.

Many of us know Joe Head as the driving force behind the changing of The Century Bar to a bourbon bar.  In 2012 the decor of the bar was changed, to reflect its new direction and the focus of this venue, evolved to celebrate America’s Official Native Spirit.

In 2013 the Bourbon Review named The Century one of  America’s Best Bourbon Bars,”  a title they’ve continued to be a party of. Here’s what they said:

Century Bar, Dayton, OH: In what could be the most underrated Bourbon bar in the country, the Century Bar takes you back to 1862 with its 150-year-old back bar. The home of the former Kette & Sons Rye Whiskey Distillery, Century Bar packs 87 Bourbons and regularly holds blind tastings. It’s the sort of place every Bourbon drinker should visit at least once in his or her life.

In 2015 Men’s Journal declared The Century Bar one of the 10 Best Bourbon Bars in America. Travelandleisure.com put The Century on their list of 15  best bourbon bars in America. Joe has established himself as a bourbon ambassador and now spends more time doing talks and tastings than he does behind the bar. But he’s also made sure to keep the standards high for his staff of bartenders that mimic his passion for the bronze liquid and continue to create new bourbon fans daily.

 

And last night General Manager Joe Head was inducted into the Kentucky Colonels, for his dedication to promoting the bourbon heritage, and thus Kentucky.

Kentucky-Colonels-shield-only-logo-2C-e1445529700812-2The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels is an organization of talented and capable men and women appointed by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky because of their service to the state. They act as the Governor’s ambassadors of Kentucky’s heritage and rich history of arts and entertainment.

Here’s Colonel Joe’s reaction from last night, as posted to his Facebook page:

“Wow what an amazing evening so many people to thank, first and for13882228_642702562547982_8434116824604831488_n-1emost my beautiful wife Edye Head without her non of this would be possible , my dear friend Michael Veach for nominating me to be a Kentucky colonel. Thank you for the toast to my friend Jeff Luebbe. To all of you who took time out of your lives to share a glass of bourbon with me, I appreciate it greatly. This was a wonderful night.”

Visit Joe and his crew at

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10 S. Jefferson
Dayton, OH 45423

Mon – Fri: 3 PM – 2:30 AM
Sat: 3 PM – 2:30 AM
Sun: 6 PM – 2:30 AM

Dried Pigs & Farmer Fizz at Crafted & Cured

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13661764_1578431765792118_2919825941406969723_oIt’s Champagne time! Join Advanced Sommelier, Michael Freeman of Vintner Select for a guided tasting of grower champagne to be paired with our new selection of cured meats. This will be an event that’s not to be missed.

The tasting will cost $50.00 + Tax and will include a flight of the following four Champagnes:

-Jean Vesselle Oeil de Pedrix Brut
-Pierre Peters ‘Cuvee de Reserve’ Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru
-Egly-Ouriet ‘Les Vignes de Vrigny’ Premier Cru
-Henri Billiot Rosé Brut Grand Cru

Paired with a charcuterie board of four including:

-Smoked Salmon topped with a micro green salad and Agrumato Lemon olive oil
-Iberico Cordobesa
-Toma
-Lardo Crostini

Tuesday August 9, 2016
4:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Cost   $50

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Coming to Springboro

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12814488_10153981550149106_1572762922506307149_nThe third-generation, family-run company has restaurants in 43 states in the U.S. and recently opened its 560th store and will be opening it’s first Dayton area eatery in Springboro this fall in the former Graeter’s space on North Main Street.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is known for their  slow smoked meats, smoked daily  in hickory wood burning pits on-site daily. They offer beef brisket, pulled pork, St. Louis style ribs, polish sausage, spicy cheddar sausage, smoked turkey, and marinated chicken, with an extensive array of homestyle sides from jalapeño beans, asiago cheese creamed spinach to macaroni and cheese. Buttery rolls are served with every meal along with complimentary ice cream. And kids eat free on Sunday.

Catering also seems to be a big part of their business, according to their website.  They offer boxed lunches, they’ll deliver a buffet meal as well as do full scale catering for groups of 100 or more.  logo-2

Dickey’s will be filing their permits in August and if all goes well expect to be open for business by November 1st.

 

 

1/2 Price Pizza To Celebrate 51 Years

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On August 19, 1965, after investing his life savings, Marion Glass opened a pizza restaurant at 460 Patterson Road in Dayton Ohio called Marion’s Piazza.

Marion’s Piazza

When Marion opened his restaurant, it was a first for pizza establishments in Dayton as he offered seating for over 200 customers in his dining room (all other pizza parlors at that time only offered carryout service with no inside dining).

Marion selected the name Marion’s Piazza because he liked the idea of an outdoor cafe but realized that this concept would not be successful in Ohio’s climate.

Marion therefore, successfully brought the outdoors inside with an Italian piazza, or courtyard, and thus the name Marion’s Piazza was born.

Marion developed a thin crust pizza (now often referred to as “Dayton Style” pizza). conversationGlass-314x400By using only the finest ingredients on his pizzas, sandwiches, pastas and salads, Marion’s Piazza soon became a Dayton favorite!

To date, Marion’s Piazza has been voted “Dayton’s Best Pizza” in over 37 local newspaper and magazine surveys and has been rated “Second In The Nation of Independent Pizza Establishments” in Pizza Today Magazine.

 

Over the years, Marion’s Piazza has grown to nine locations in the Dayton area. Since dine-in has always been king at Marion’s Piazza (the nine locations seat between 275 to over 500 each), the restaurants have been a gathering place for sports teams, birthday celebrations, reunions, graduation parties and anniversary celebrations.

A longstanding relationship with Kenley Players Summer Theater from 1966 through 1995 brought many of Hollywood’s best known stars to Dayton and to Marion’s Piazza; stars like Frankie Avalon, Mickey Rooney, Joel Gray and Sally Field to name a few.

Daytonians Rob Lowe and Martin Sheen still frequent Marion’s Piazza when in Dayton. Of the over 250 Hollywood Stars to dine at Marion’s Piazza, Henry Winkler drew the largest crowd in 1975 when over 2,000 people made reservations to see him.

 

Over the years, Marion’s Piazza has shipped thousands of its pizzas throughout the United States to former customers who have moved from the Dayton area.

Even actress Pam DCm7tloDWgAA8kyuawber, author John Jakes and singer Phyllis McGuire have had pizzas sent to them.

Although Marion’s Piazza founder Marion Glass, passed away in 2006 at the age of 92, the business continues to be owned by the Glass family and run by Marion’s son Roger Glass. Today, Marion’s Piazza is still serving its award winning pizzas the way it has for the past 51 years!

To celebrate their 51st anniversary, Marion’s will be offering 50% off pizza’s with a coupon on July 31- Aug 4th.   You can get the coupon in Reach Magazine or your favorite newspaper.

The Tastiest “Haus” in Springboro!

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Rows of Yummies – that’s a technical term

Springboro, Ohio is a growing community with great schools, local businesses and, oh yes, delicious food!  The Food Adventures Crew have been indulging in these local eateries for quite some time and felt its time to start highlighting the delicious treats and the owners in this community.  And to kick off this adventure, we gleefully hit up a staple of this city, “The Donut Haus“! Ok, go grab a glass of milk and get ready to indulge!

One of our favorite things that we like to do as food bloggers is not to just highlight the food, but to highlight the people behind the food! And it is hopeful that this article does just that!  Here comes a Food Adventure.. with a hole in it.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

Panther Pride !

— Mike Hemmert, with the integral help of his partner, Barb Soupal, has owned and operated the Donut Haus, (located at 305 W Central Ave, Springboro, Ohio 45066), for 30 years!

— Mike Hemmert started his career in the food industry,  as a long time employee of McDonalds, climbing up the ladder in hopes of opening his own franchise.  However, that goal would take much longer than he wanted and dreamt of a business that he could own and operate in his own manner. He learned that Donut Haus was up for sale and recognizing that he had experience working in a bakery in the past, he saw this opportunity as the green light to his goal.  And it’s been an amazing journey ever since!

Donut Maker for a day !

— Hemmert, a Caroll High School graduate, bought the shop from the original owners that were from Germany (hence the spelling of “Haus”) and he took this business that was already doing well in the area, to a whole new level.

— Their dedicated staff  makes 100’s of dozens of donuts a day and also sells to 6 different counties for wholesale expanding over 130 miles!

Warm & Delicious, The Apple Turnover is a favorite of Hungry Jax

— Giving back to the Community: Think that’s all a person needs to consider their business successful? Well, for as much time and attention Hemmert gives to developing the taste and quality of his products, he gives that back and then some to his dedication to the Springboro community! Hemmert has a close relationship with the local schools supplying donuts for activities, such as the Hometown Expo hosted at Springboro High School. At that expo, the Donut Haus sells traditional cake donuts for $0.25  each and you can decorate your own! This money goes to the local food pantry. This past year, 0ver 400 kids made donuts, raising $400!

Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t !In addition, one of  favorite ways to give back to the youth of the community, is during .   Hemmert loves to meet with the students and provide mock interviews to help them prepare for further employment.

In addition, one of Donut Haus’ favorite ways to give back to the youth of the community, is during Career Day at the Junior High.   Hemmert loves to meet with the students and provide mock interviews to help them prepare for further employment.

— Hard Working Local Teens: And don’t be surprised to find a number of his employees being local teens. Many flock to this shop not just for a job, but also to learn solid lessons in what it means to be a good employee with strong customer service skills and of course, learning the art of donut making!

Devilsfood and Blueberry Cake Donuts !  Ragu says ‘grab the milk…’

— Bear Creek Donut Connection: In fact, Mike Hemmert was instrumental in helping a former employee of 8 years, Ryan Tripp, in opening up his own donut shop in Miamisburg, Bear Creek Donuts! Another delicious bakery for which would require a separate article and another glass of milk!

— More Donations: In addition to enriching the youth of Springboro, Hemmert gives back to those in need. Leftover donuts (when there are some) are never wasted. Instead they are bagged up and donated to the local food pantry. The Donut Haus also steps up during times of crisis. Most recently during the last destructive rain storms where thousands of residents in the Springboro area were without power, the Donut Haus offered up free donuts to those households and encouraged the families to come hang out inside Donut Haus to cool off and power up their cell phones. Just another way this business gives back to its patrons that support them well!

 

— Family and Kid Friendly: Want something fun to do as a family? Once a month, Donut Haus will post on the Active Springboro Facebook Group when they are hosting their free event of making your own donut! You can also catch when the community Bingo game is happening, also hosted at the Donut Haus. Need a new idea for your kid’s birthday party? Your child and friends can be “Donut Makers for a Day”! The kids get to make, fill and frost their own donuts! Now that would make for a sweet party!

We can’t pick just one !

We can go on and on about the awesome people behind this great business! So trust that when you give your patronage to the Donut Haus, not only are you going to receive an awesome product, but also you’re supporting a business that genuinely loves what they do, gives back to their community, and are pretty much living the American Dream!

Ok, now onto the FOOD!

MUST EATS:

— APPLE TURNOVER: One of Hungry Jax’s favorites! Ask to have this flakey pillow filled with apple awesomeness warmed up! With a cup of their new line of gourmet coffees, you can’t go wrong!

Craftsmanship

—PANTHER CAKE DONUT: This is a traditional cake donut iced with vanilla frosting and topped with Springboro school colors! A classic treat with hometown pride!

— PERSIAN ROLL (topped with or without nuts): It’s like a cinnamon bun topped with the tastes of Autumn. Mmmm with maple frosting. Just get it and trust us!

— MAPLE BACON LONGJOHN: One of the rockstars of their new “specialty line” of donuts! You can never go wrong with bacon. Ever.

— APPLE FRITTER: Yet another classic done right! Just the right amount of crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside!  This could be Big Ragu’s favorite….

— STRAWBERRY DONUT: This was a special order, limited time only donut! An experiment to embrace the area’s Strawberry season during the beginning of June! HOWEVER, Hemmert recently released a post on their Facebook page that they have plans to bring these delicious gems back at least once more time this summer! So keep a look out!!

Awesomeness

Quite honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of the choices at Donut Haus.  Good people, good eats, great donuts.  So swing on down and try one of our favorite shops ran by some of our favorite fellow foodies!

Feel free to follow Hungry Jax, Chef House and the Big Ragu‘s Food Adventures on Facebook by clicking here.  They leave no plate unturned !

Check out the gallery below for some of the best Donut Haus photos behind the scenes and more….

Persian donut with nuts..

Junior crew members approve !

Kids can make their own donuts at Birthday Parties

Cream filled and ready for your mouth

Kids love making their own donuts

Mike shows us how it is done …

Fun family times at the Donut Haus in Springboro

Owner Mike Hemmert hosting our Food Adventure

No bake cookies for sale

Got Boxes? Got Donuts? Yup

Watch out Willy Wonka, this is a flavor factory

Who doesn’t love a vat of frosting ?

Hard working Teens, learning life long lessons

Ready to be fried

Don’t Turndown a Turnover

Fun with dough

Chef House and Hungry Jax’s family on a Food Adventure !

Perfection

A Donut from the Donut Haus in Springboro

On 73 in Springboro

Chef House wants a mixer like this for Christmas

Another Food Adventure in progress

Fryers bubbling

5 Tips For Restaurant Week!

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dayton-restaurant-weekOriginally started in 2005 Restaurant Week has become a major event in Dayton Dining. The original concept was a 3 course meal for a set price that related to the year, say $20.16 with $1 being donated to local charities. Since I left the helm of the MVRA, the program has morphed and now includes multiple price points, chains restaurants and more casual eateries, which offer meals deals for two at various price points. I’m not sure if they still do the $1 to charity, I could find no reference to that on the MVRA website or in the promotions for this years event. They have added a night, giving you more chances to sample some of the Miami Valley’s restaurants at a discount. It kicks off Sun, July 24th and runs through Sun, July 31st. Take some time and peruse the menu’s, some eateries offer 4 courses, some add beer or wine to the offering, and be aware of the restaurant’s hours, some are closed on Sunday & Monday.

Here are our suggestions to get the most out of Restaurant Week:

 

1. Reserve Early

Popular Restaurant Week choices will be booked up quickly, so the sooner you get on the phone to make your reservations, the better. Reservations for dinner early in the week (Monday – Wednesday) tend to be easier to get than Friday and Saturday. Some of the more casual restaurants don’t take reservations, so arriving before or after the dinner rush will minimize your wait.

2. Manage Your Expectations

It is Restaurant Week and most restaurants offer fairly limited choices on the Restaurant Week menu, so if you’re a very picky eater, it might not be the best option for you. Menu’s are predetermined for price, volume and ease of service, so don’t be surprised if substitutions aren’t possible. Frequently, the Restaurant Week menu won’t include a restaurant’s “signature” dishes, but you can often order them a la carte if you’d really like to give them a try. Some menu’s may actually differ from what’s listed here, due to product availability.

3. Understand the Price

The $20.16 – 35.16 prix-fixe meal doesn’t include beverages, tip or tax. Beverages can add up quickly, so if you’re concerned about your budget, ask about prices before you order. On the other hand, since your meal is discounted, this might be the best time to splurge on a bottle of wine. Many restaurants offer multiple price points options, so you can decide how much to spend. For the more budget challenged, check out the eateries offering to feed 2 for a set price, like Bunkers Chappy’s Tap House & McGillicuty’s.

4. Vegetarians Beware

Some of the menu’s don’t offer a lot of options for you, but you’re probably not surprised by that. On the other hand places like Christopher’s and Meadowlark always offer creative and tasty options. The tilapia or mushroom options offered by many aren’t much of a restaurant week deal.

5. Tip Your Server Well

Just because you’re getting a discount on your dinner doesn’t mean that the waiter or waitress is getting a break on their rent this month, so tip generously if you get good service. And as a former waitress, let me remind you 20% is the baseline for good service these days.

 

Restaurant Week menus are courtesy of the MVRA Site:

Amber Rose Start Day: 07/26/2016 Final Day: 07/30/2016

Soup or Salad (Choose 1)

  • Gazpacho
    Blended cucumber and honeydew chilled soup with
    Cilantro and crème fraiche
  • Mini Wedge Salad
    Topped with bacon crumbles, egg, tomato, green onion,
    & Bleu Cheese dressing

Entrées (Choose 1)

  • Blueberry BBQ Baby-back Ribs
    Served with our House Made White Mac & Cheese and Creamy Cole Slaw
    Pairs with Clos du Bois Pinot Grigio
  • Louisiana Pasta
    Whole Wheat Penne Pasta Tossed with Tender Shrimp, Chicken & Andouille Sausage in a Cajun Cream Sauce
    Pair with Irony Cabernet

Dessert (Choose 1)

  • Baked Apple Crisp
  • Cherry Almond Bread Pudding
  • Key Lime Pie

Three Course 20.16

Tour of Basils Trio Dish

$30.16

  • House Salad w/ Basil Vignette
  • 3oz Grilled Dijon Filet
  • Smoked BBQ Ribs Crowned w/ Delmonico Onions
  • Grilled Shrimp Placed on a bed of Chili Lime Kale Slaw
  • Served with a side of Basils Mixed Vegetables & Grilled Pineapple & Cheese Grits.

Buckhorn Tavern

Choice of Appetizer

  • Coconut Chicken – Coconut crusted baked Chicken Breast with Creamy Pineapple Coconut dipping sauce
  • Portobello Fries – Chunky slices of Portobello Mushrooms in seasoning breading served with a side of Lemon Garlic Aioli and Truffle Oil
  • Blueberry Chicken Salad – Fresh Blueberries, baked Chicken Breast, Celery, Onions with Chefs spices and Greek Lemon Yogurt
  • Cherry Almond Salad- Baby Spinach, Lettuce, dried Michigan Cherries, Red Onions tossed with light Cherry Vinaigrette, garnished with Feta Cheese crumbles

$20.16 Entrée Options

  • Bar Harbor Blueberry Ribs – The state of Maine coastal hangouts created a sauce recipe that combines Blueberries and BBQ. Our version is a Half Slab of Pork ribs cooked long and slow until it’s falling off the bone tender covered with housemade Blueberry Sauce
  • Walleye – Fresh Walleye lightly coated with Herb Breading, pan fried, served with a side of Citrus Lemon Tarter Sauce
  • Encrusted Salmon – Hand cut Salmon fillet wrapped in shredded Potatoes, pan fried and placed on a pool of White Wine Buerre Blanc Sauce

$25.16 Entrée Options

  • The Maverick Steak – Hand cut New York Strip Steak (12 oz) rubbed with roasted garlic and peppercorns served with a side of Bacon Whiskey Gravy for dipping
  • Bodacious Rib Eye Steak (12 oz) marinated for hours in a Bodacious blend of Mustard, Balsamic glaze, Olive Oil, Garlic, Herbs and Love

Side Choice for each Entrée – Baked Potato, Mashed Potatoes, Steak Fries, Grilled Mixed Veggies, Skillet Apples or Vegetable of the Day

Choice of Dessert

  • Cheesecake
  • Fruit Pie
  • Double Chocolate Cake
  • Daily Showcase of Mouth Watering Dessert Selections

Bunkers Sports Bar & Grill

Dinner for 2 – $25.16

Choice #1

Choice of appetizer to share Traditional Pizza
(Up To 5 Toppings) Choice of any two desserts

Choice #2

  • Choice of appetizer to share
  • Choice of any two: Chicken Chunks • Chicken Strips
  • Choice of any two desserts

Choice #3

  • Choice of appetizer to share
  • Choice of any two quesadillas: Beef • Chicken • Cheese
  • Choice of any two desserts

Available Appetizers

  • Jalapeno Bottle Caps
  • Jalapeno Poppers
  • Birdies Nest
  • Fried Mushrooms
  • Pretzel Sticks
  • Poe Anna
  • Cheese Sticks
  • Potato Skins
  • Seasoned Fries
  • Loaded Fries

Available Desserts

  • Cherry Pie Apple Pie Pumpkin Pie
  • Chocolate Stout Cheesecake
  • Cheesecake, Choice of:
    Strawberry • Caramel • Chocolate • Raspberry

The Caroline

SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK MENU: JULY 25th THRU JULY 30TH

CHOICE OF:

  • GLASS OF HOUSE WINE — SOFT DRINK CRAFT BEER ON TAP — GUINNESS — STELLA ARTOIS — BELLS OBERON — FATHEAD IPA

CHOICE OF:

  • TOSSED SALAD WITH CHOICE OF DRESSING
  • TOO GOUDA SALAD-MIXED GREENS, GRANNY SMITH APPLES, GROUND PECANS, SMOKED GOUDA CHEESE, AND DRIED CRANBERRIES TOSSED WITH CREAMY BALSAMIC DRESSING
  • NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

CHOICE OF:

  • 2 BONELESS PORK CHOPS OVER SUN DRIED TOMATO MASHED POTATOES AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SAUCE SERVED WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS, RED ONIONS, RED PEPPERS 23.16
  • 10 OZ. CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF TOP SIRLOIN WITH A SWEET AND SPICY ASIAN GLAZE SERVED WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS, RED ONIONS,
  • RED PEPPERS, AND SUN DRIED TOMATO MASHED POTATOES $28.16
  • PAN SEARED HALIBUT SERVED OVER SAUTEED MUSHROOMS AND KALE WITH SUN DRIED TOMATO MASHED POTATOES $28.16

CHOICE OF:

  • TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CARAMEL ICING
  • HOUSE MADE PEANUT BUTTER PIE

CALL AHEAD RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED AT –937-552-7676

Carvers Steaks & Chops

Salad Course

  • Your choice of Soup of the day or a Romaine salad, Spinach salad, Mixed green salad, Caesar Salad
  • Substitute a Carvers summer Wedge Salad for $3.50

And your choice of: Mashed potatoes, au gratin potatoes, baked potato, rice pilaf, French fries or Seasonal vegetables

Three-course entrees for $20.16

  • Sautéed Tenderloin Au Poivre
    Filet tips sautéed olive oil, garlic, whiskey peppercorn sauce
  • Barramundi
    Bread crumb Crust with Maitre d’ butter
  • Scampi Style Chicken
    boneless breast with sautéed tomatoes and garlic in a white butter sauce

Three-course entrees for $25.16

  • Whiskey Creek Salmon
    Fresh marinated salmon filet served with a sweet whiskey glaze
  • Prime Rib
    7oz herb crust, slow roasted
  • Filet Mignon
    6oz. House blend seasoning, Hand cut
  • N.Y. Strip Steak
    10oz House blend seasoning, Hand cut

Three-course entrees for $30.16

  • Surf & Turf
    Hand cut 6oz Filet, topped with Hot & Spicy Shrimp
  • Mahi Mahi
    Blackened, Roasted Pepper Sriracha butter

Dessert Course

  • Crème Brûlée or
  • Chocolate Mousse

Menu not valid with any coupons or discounts.

Chappys Tap Room in Moraine

2 Dinners for $35.16
(Each person choose one Starter, Entree)

STARTERS
Fresh Corn Chowder or Chappys House Salad

ENTREES
1/2 Slab Slow Smoked BBQ Ribs
Cajun Fried or Beer Battered Shrimp
Boneless Pork Chops – Beer Brined, Grilled or Fried
1/2 Smoked Chicken
Beer Battered Cod
Smothered Chicken Breast

Each person gets choice of two sides and
Chappys Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake with Fresh Seasonal Berries

Chappys Social House in Centerville

3 Course Dinner for $20.16

FIRST COURSE – Fresh Corn Chowder or Chappys House Salad

SECOND COURSE
Southern Style Cornmeal Crusted Catfish with Fresh Corn Maque Choux
Served over Fresh Asparagus and Mashed Potatoes
or
1/3 Slab Slow Smoked BBQ Ribs & 1/2 Smoked Chicken
Served w/Brentlinger’s Fresh Corn on the Cob & Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
or
6oz Choice Sirloin Steak with Cajun Butter
Served with Fresh Asparagus and Celery Root Mashed Potatoes

THIRD COURSE
Chappys Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake with Fresh Seasonal Berries

Coco’s Bistro

No menu posted yet

Christopher’s Restaurant

Starting July 25

First Course:

  • Strawberry Balsamic Bruschetta and Smoked Salmon with Orange Vinaigrette Greens
    Served on a toasted crostini with herbed cream cheese and fresh basil.

Second Course:

  • Blueberry BBQ Braised Short Ribs and Polenta
    Slow roasted short ribs in blueberry BBQ sauce with Hill Family Farms heirloom polenta and sautéed rainbow chard

Third Course:

  • Double Chocolate Bourbon Crème Brulee
    Made fresh in houseSuggested Wine Pairing: Charles and Charles Rose

Vegetarian Option:

First Course:

  • Strawberry Balsamic Bruschetta and Honey Toasted Hazelnuts with Orange Vinaigrette Greens
    Served on a toasted crostini with herbed cream cheese and fresh basil.

Second Course:

  • Grilled Vegetables and Goat Cheese with Rainbow Chard and Tempura Artichoke
    Marinated portabellas, grilled red onion, shoestring zucchini, and herbed goat cheese stacked with a side of sautéed rainbow chard and tempura artichoke

Third Course:

  • Double Chocolate Bourbon Crème Brulee
    Made fresh in house
Docs Place

Docs Place

Select 1 Starter

  • Summer Spinach Salad
  • Caesar Salad

Choice of 1 Entree

  • 9oz Filet
    with Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce, Loaded Mashed Potatoes, & Broccoli
  • 8oz Salmon Blackened
    topped with Mango Salsa, served with Pineapple Rice, and Glazed Carrots

Choice of 1 Dessert

  • Tiramisu
  • Strawberry Sensation Cake

All for $25.15

The Dock

The Dock

2016 THREE COURSE DINNERS JULY 24 THROUGH JULY 31, 2016

CHOOSE YOUR FIRST COURSE:

  • SPRING MIX GREENS TOSSED WITH SWEET DRIED CRANBERRIES, ROASTED SUNFLOWER NUTS, RED ONION RINGS, FRESH PARMESAN CHEESE, AND CHEF DALE’S STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE!!
  • OUR AWARD-WINNING CREAMY LOBSTER BISQUE!!
  • MUSHROOMS STUFFED WITH A CRABMEAT DRESSING AND TOPPED WITH LOBSTER-SHERRY SAUCE!!

CHOOSE YOUR ENTRÉE:

  • PARMESAN-CRUSTED TILAPIA…..TILAPIA FILEST CRUSTED IN PARMESAN CHEESE FLOUR, PAN-SEARED, AND SERVED OVER FRESH SPINACH, SUNDRIED TOMATO, AND ARTICHOKE ORZO, THEN DRIZZLED WITH A LEMON-CAPER BUTTER!!
  • LOBSTER “MAC & CHEESE”…..LOBSTER AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE TOSSED WITH CAVATAPPI, CHOPPED TOMATOES, AND SCALLIONS IN A CHEDDAR & MOZZARELLA CHEESE SAUCE; THEN FINISHED WITH TOASTED PANKO CRUMBS!!
  • NEW YORK STRIP…..A NINE OUNCE CHOICE, HAND-CUT NEW YORK STRIP, CHAR-GRILLED TO YOUR ORDER, AND SERVED WITH A LOADED HASH BROWN POTATO CASSEROLE!!

CHOOSE YOUR DESSERT:

  • HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE TOPPED WITH AN APPLE-WALNUT CHUTNEY!!
  • HOMEMADE CRÈME BRULEE!!
  • HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH SHIPPED CREAM!!

THREE COURSE DINNER…..$20.16
SALES TAX AND GRATITUITY ARE NOT INCLUDED!!

elé Cake Co. Bistro & Wine Bar

elé Cake Co. Bistro & Wine Bar

$25.16 per person

Salad

  • Bibb Lettuce & Pear Salad: Butter lettuce tossed with walnuts, dried cranberries, blue cheese, fresh pears and topped with Champagne Vinaigrette.

Choice of one Appetizer

  • Shrimp & Grits: Spicy shrimp served on a bed of fried green tomatoes, savory grits and topped with bacon, hollandaise sauce, red pepper puree and basil puree.
  • Fried Risotto: Crispy risotto fritters served with tomato coulis and topped with Parmesan cheese.

Choice of one Entree

  • Chicken & Gnocchi: free-range chicken breast marinated in olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs served with sauteed spinach, potato gnocchi and natural reduction.
  • Moroccan Lamb Meatballs: homemade meatballs served on crispy potato pancake with ratatouille and a spicy tomato chutney.
  • Fish of the day : Pan roasted salmon served with grilled asparagus, herb potato and summer cucumber relish with a Prosecco Vinaigrette.

el Meson

First Course

  • Sopa – Gazpacho Andelucia A traditional Spanish (chilled) Soup with a tomato & cucumber base topped with green peppers and toasted sliced almonds
    Or
  • Ensalada de Casa House Salad With a Tropical Mango Vinaigrette

Second Course (Select 1)

  • *Spanish Croquettes de Jamon $25.16 Jamon Serrano in a light Béchamel rolled in bread crumbs then fried to perfection. One of Spains most popular dishes.
  • *Spanish-style Chicken Tagine $25.16 Moorish spiced boneless Chicken simmered in an olive, golden raisin, and lemon sauce with blanched cauliflower.
  • * Grouper Verde $25.16 Lightly sautéed filet of grouper with a flavorful flat leaf parsley salsa.
    *All above served with Saffron Rice and Cruciferous Vegetable Slaw
  • Beef Tenderloin Salad $20.16 Thin slices of chilled medium rare tenderloin on a bed of mixed baby green, garbanzos, & fancy red Quinoa.

Third Course

  • Passionfruit Mango Cake

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Starter (choose one)

  • MODERN CAESAR
    hearts of romaine, parmesan, fried capers, crisp prosciutto chips
  • FLEMING’S SALAD
    candied walnuts, dried cranberries, tomatoes, onions, herbed crostini

Entrée (choose one)

  • FILET MIGNON
    our leanest, most tender beef
  • BARBECUE SCOTTISH SALMON
    slow-roasted, mushroom salad, barbecue glaze
  • DOUBLE BREAST OF CHICKEN
    all-natural, roasted, white wine, mushroom, leek and thyme sauce

All entrees served with Creamed Spinach and Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Dessert (choose one)

  • CHEESECAKE
    graham cracker crust, blueberry sauce, white chocolate shavings
  • WALNUT TURTLE PIE
    housemade caramel, walnuts, chocolate

Figlio

3-course meal for $20.16 (plus tax, bev and gratuity)

First Course

  • choose one
  • Peasant Salad
  • Crab and Corn Chowder
  • Balsamic Salad

Second Course

  • choose one
  • Fresh Avocado & Summer Vegetable Flatbread
  • Pesto Chicken with Feta Pizza
  • Wild Mushroom Pizza
  • Seafood Diablo Pasta
  • Roasted Red Pepper and Chicken Pasta
  • Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella Pasta

Third Course

  • choose one
  • White Chocolate Crème Brulee
  • Peanut Butter Ice Cream PieTiramisu
Franco’s Ristorante Italiano

Franco’s Ristorante Italiano

Restaurant Week Menu 3 Course Meal for $20.16

Antipasti (Appetizer Choices)

  • Franco’s Stuffed Peppers with Marinara Sauce
  • Crostini di Focaccia
  • Suppli

Primo (Entrée Choices)

  • Lasagna with Meat Sauce or Marinara Sauce Franco’s Spaghetti (Garlic & Olive Oil) with Mushrooms or Sausage
  • Walleye Topped with a Pineapple Salsa with Pasta Garlic and Oil

Dolci (Dessert Choices)

  • Chocolate Cake ~ Spumoni Ice Cream
  • Beverages, Tax, and Gratuity Not Included
Hickory River Smokehouse

Hickory River Smokehouse

135 S. Garber Drive, Tipp City, OH 45371 937-669-BBQ1 (2271) • www.hickoryriver.com

A 3-Course Meal for 2 starting at $20.16

Appetizers (choose 2)

  • Homemade Texas-Style Chili
  • Seasoned Waffle Fries
  • Sweet Potato Fries
  • Onion Rings
  • Southern Style Okra

Entrees (choose one)

  • $20.16 – 2 Sandwich Plates each served with 2 Sides or
  • $25.16 – 2 Dinner Plates each served with 2 Sides or
  • $30.16 – 2 Smokehouse Combo 1 Plates (Ribs & 1 Meat) each served with 2 Sides

Desserts (choose 2)

  • Homemade Cobbler (peach, cherry, blackberry, & apple)
  • Turtle Brownie
  • Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Jay’s Seafood Restaurant

Jay’s Seafood Restaurant

Restaurant Week Special – $25.17

1st Course

  • Grilled Watermelon Salad with arugula, goat cheese, toasted sesame seeds, blueberries and orange-ginger vinaigrette
    -or-
  • Beef and Mushroom Soup

2nd Course

  • Pan sautéed monkfish served over ratatouille
    -or-
  • Grilled bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin served with garlic and chive mashed potatoes with rosemary cream sauce

3rd Course

  • Berry Cobbler served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
    -or-
  • Peanut Butter Pie

Kabuki Restaurant

Kitchen Dinner for Two $30.16

1st: 2 Soups and 2 Salads
2nd: Choose one: Edamame or Mandoo (Korean Dumplings)
3rd: Choose two: Orange Chicken, Dolsot Bibimbop, Soon Tofu, and Spicy Pork.

Sushi Dinner for Two $35.16

1st: 2 Soups and 2 Salads
2nd: Choose one: Edamame or Mandoo (Korean Dumplings)
3rd: Choose three Specialty Sushi Rolls (Some rolls excluded)

La Piazza

Offers FOUR courses for $25.16

Appetizer (Choice)

  • CAPRESE… home grown fresh summer tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil….served over Italian bread.
  • ANTIPASTO PLATE…imported meat and cheese selection.
  • Mixed green salad…. tossed with our signature garlic basil house dressing.

Entree (Choice)

  • THE SAMPLER…Combination plate featuring one piece of meat cannelloni, three smoked chicken ravioli tossed with tomato basil
    sauce, and one piece of manicotti.
  • CODFISH AL LIMONE… fresh Icelandic codfish poached in lemon-wine sauce with capers and served over linguini.

Dessert

  • hand dipped spumoni ice cream served with lemon frosted biscotti.

Lily’s Bistro

Served at dinner Tuesday, July 26 – Saturday, July 30 in addition to our full seasonal summer menu

(No restaurant week menu on Sundays)

3-courses

soup/salad course, entree course, and dessert course for $25.16 or

4-courses

appetizer course, soup/salad course, entree course, and dessert course for $30.16

$5 glasses of house red, white, and rose wines all week long

Appetizers: (4-course menu only)-choose one

  • Pickled and lightly fried zucchini sticks, whipped feta dip
  • Chef’s selection of local, free-range deviled eggs (3-pieces)
  • Fresh peach and green bean Caprese, basil, balsamic, burrata cheese

Soup or salad-choose one

  • Watermelon, cucumber, feta, white balsamic vinaigrette, mint, and basil
  • House salad: locally-grown bibb lettuce, corn, fresh cherry tomatoes, roasted tomato vinaigrette
  • Cup of gazpacho of the day

Entree-choose one

  • Baked local chicken enchilada casserole, poblanos, cream cheese, cheddar, corn tortillas, spiced black beans, salsa fresca, cilantro crema
  • Grilled pork tenderloin, pineapple-watermelon salsa, green beans, corn, chili lime butter
  • Pan seared salmon with gazpacho sauce, chilled orzo salad
  • Local vegetable ratatouille with cavatappi pasta and parmesan cheese

Dessert-choose one

  • Homemade “carrot cake” ice cream: cream cheese ice cream with Kracken-rum soaked golden raisins and julienned fresh carrots
  • Flourless dark chocolate torte with cayenne ganache

McGILLICUTTY’S PUB

$20.16 MENU FOR TWO INCLUDES:

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPETIZERS WITH YOUR CHOICE OF DIPPING SAUCE:

  • BREADSTICKS OR PRETZEL STICKS
  • MOZZARELLA STICKS
  • POTATO SKINS

and

  • TWO SIDE SALADS WITH YOUR CHOICE OF DRESSING
  • OR TWO CAESAR SIDE SALADS

and

YOUR CHOICE OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ENTREES:

  • 13” PIZZA (your choice of toppings), 20 WINGS (baked ~~not fried w/your choice of sauce),
    or
  • (2) OF OUR ½ SUBS OR SIGNATURE SANDWICHES (with potato chips and pickle spear)

Meadowlark Restaurant

Start Date 07/26/2016 Final Day 07/30/2016

4 courses for $25.16

First Course

  • Shot of Chilled Beet Borscht with Rye Croutons

Second Course

  • Shrimp Cocktail, Deconstructed
    Grilled Shrimp, Sliced Tomato, Horseradish Cream, Fried Lemon Slice, Finishing Oil
    Or
  • Fresh Corn Griddle Cakes
    Poblano Cream, Chopped Tomato and Bacon

Third Course

  • “Fish and Chips”
    Beer batter-fried Haddock from Maine, Crispy Polenta Fries, Shaved Summer Slaw
    Or
  • Cream Cheese and Fresh Corn Enchiladas
    Grilled Vegetables, Guajillo Sauce, and Tomato Rice
    Or
  • Za’atar Chicken cooked under a Brick
    Yogurt, Israeli Couscous and Mediterranean Succotash
    Or
  • Grilled Pork Chop topped with Nduja and Fresh Melon
    Parmesan Rice and Broccolini

Dessert

  • Ina’s Chocolate Blobb with Whipped Dulce de Leche
    or
  • Vanilla Custard with Summer Fruit Soup
    or
  • Dessert “Bruschetta”
    Yeasted Pound Cake, Raspberry Ice Cream, Almonds and Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce spiked with Sherry Vinegar

Melting Pot

This year’s menu is four-courses for $25.16 per person

Starting with your choice of

  • Bavarian Beer Cheese or Wisconsin Cheddar cheese fondue melted at your table and served with breads, apples, and veggies for dipping.

The second course

  • Melting Pot House salad with your choice of dressing.

The entrée

  • Teriyaki-marinated sirloin, Pacific white shrimp, all-natural chicken breast with seasonal vegetables in our seasoned court bouillon cooking style.

Choose from any of our chocolate fondues for dessert.

Nelly’s

Nelly’s

Offer 1:

One person: $20.16
Two persons: $25.16

  • Appetizer: 2 empanadas (chicken and/or cheese).
  • Main course: ½ charcoal rotisserie chicken meal and two sides. Chicken is marinated daily with Nelly’s special blend of herbs and spices before being slow-roasted in Nelly’s signature rotisserie. Slow charcoal cooking allows seasonings and flavors to penetrate the meat while imparting a mild, smoky flavor.
  • Dessert: Homemade flan, or dulce de leche cheesecake.

Offer 2:

One person: $20.16
Two persons: $30.16

  • Appetizer: Empanadas (chicken and/or cheese)
  • Main course: Pique Macho is a heaping plate of bite-sized pieces of seasoned beef, sausage, green pepper, onion, potatoes and hard-boiled egg.
  • Dessert: Homemade flan or cheesecake.

Nibbles Restaurant & Catering

Nibbles Summer 2016 – Restaurant Week Menu Dinner in 3 courses
TUESDAY through SATURDAY, dinner only, 5:00 – 10:00 pm

Not Entrées (Select One)

  • Southern Hush Puppies drizzled with house-made red pepper aioli
  • Mixed Greens Salad
    mixed greens with feta, walnuts, tomato and balsamic drizzle
  • Grilled Quesadilla
    pepper-jack cheese filling with charred corn salsa and smoked red pepper sauce

Entrées (Select One)

  • Chile Relleno – $25.16
    fire-roasted Poblano pepper, battered and stuffed with Mexican Chihuahua cheese fresh salsa verde, charred corn, over Charro beans (*Available gluten-free upon request)
  • English Fish & Chips – $25.16
    beer-batter dipped cod served with house-made tartar sauce and crispy fries
  • Grilled Flatiron Steak – $30.16
    grilled sliced steak served with sweet potato hash, green beans with herbed butter

Desserts (Select One)

  • Budino Di Cioccolato
    creamy bittersweet chocolate, Bourbon, pinch of cayenne, whipped cream
  • Strawberry Trifle
    fluffy white cake layered with butter-rum pastry cream and fresh strawberries

Packy’s Sports Bar & Grill

SOUP:Melon Gazpacho w/Watermelon Jus & Coriander Crème Fraiche

SALAD: SPINACH & STRAWBERRY SALAD w/Feta Cheese, Red Onion, Toasted Almonds & Pesto Vinaigrette

ENTREES:

  • Herbed Cheese Stuffed Filet Mignon
    Pan seared and served with Bordelaise Sauce, Delmonico Potatoes & Fresh Vegetables
  • Medallions of Pork Mole
    Flash-grilled & simmered in a rich Mole sauce and served over sweet corn polenta
  • Peach Barbecued Airline Chicken Breast
    Served with Crème de Brie Risotto and fresh Vegetable
  • Grilled Summer Vegetables over Sweet Corn Polenta

DESSERTS:

  • Grilled Pound Cake with Warm Summer Fruits Compote
  • Banana Split Cheesecake

Pasha Grill

SUMMER 2016 MENU
3 Course Meals for $20.16

Starters

COLD APPETIZERS

HUMUS
EZME
BABAGANUSH
HAYDARI
PILAKI
TABULI (KISIR)
EGGPLANT W/ SAUCE

SOUPS

LENTIL SOUP
CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP

SALADS

HOUSE SALAD
SHEPHERD SALAD

ENTREES

ADANA KEBAB
DONER KEBAB
CHICKEN KEBAB
CHICKEN ADANA KEBAB
KOFTE KEBAB
KARNIYARIK
LAHANA SARMA
CHICKEN DELIGHT
DONER SPECIAL
MUSAKKA
VEGETARIAN MUSAKKA
VEGETABLE STEW
VEGETABLE STEW WITH LAMB/CHICKEN
FILLET OF TILAPIA

DESSERTS

RICE PUDDING
ALMOND PUDDING
MILK CUSTARD

 

Salar Restaurant and Lounge

Featured Wine

$5.00 Glass / $20.00 Bottle

  • Pascual Toso Brut—Argentina
    100% Chardonnay sparkling wine offers delicious orchard fruit aromas and flavors.
  • Bodega Norton Late Harvest Sweet Moscato—Argentina
    Intense tropical and floral notes with a delicate touch of citrus.
  • Ironstone Obsession Symphony White Blend—California
    Cross between a Muscat of Alexandria and Grenache Gris. Seductively aromatic with captivating aromas of gardenia, honeysuckle and star jasmine.
  • Ironstone Cabernet Sauvignon—California
    Rich and complex, luscious, well-balanced with a lovely toasty oak component. Its dark cherry and toasted oak aromas tantalize the taste buds that will savor juicy black currant, raspberry and dark cherry flavors.

Featured Cocktails

$7.50

  • House Margarita
    Fresh squeezed lime juice, El Jimador Blanco, Cointreau, and black lava salt
  • House Old Fashioned
    Old Grandad 100 Proof Bourbon, Angostura bitters, house-made orange bitters, and Demerara

Non-alcoholic Favorites $4.00

  • Voss Still Water
  • San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
  • House-made Peruvian Purple Corn Juice
  • Virgin Mule
    House-made ginger syrup, fresh lime, cane sugar syrup and seltzer

Appetizer Options

  • Salar Salad
    Spring mix salad greens, roasted golden beets, roasted peppers,
    Parmesan flatbread croutons, with a smoked onion vinaigrette
  • Tilapia Cebiche
    Thinly sliced fresh tilapia macerated in fresh lime juice, red onions and spices.
  • Chicken Chicharrones
    Chicken thigh strips marinated and deep fried, served with a lime,
    cilantro, yellow Peruvian chili pepper sauce
  • Soup of the Day

Entrees $25.16

  • Pork Filet Mignon
    Grilled pork filet mignon topped with a sauce of sweet port wine, Peruvian purple corn juice and dried cherries served on a bed of roasted purple cabbage and mashed potatoes.
  • Beef Saltado Style
    Span seared strips of filet mignon with sautéed onions, tomatoes, yellow Peruvian peppers and spices tossed with French fries over jasmine rice
  • Grilled Shrimp Skewers
    Grilled shrimp marinated in chipotle chili and tequila on a bed of cilantro pesto, served with mashed potatoes and bacon roasted cherry tomatoes

Entrees $30.16

  • Grilled Filet Mignon
    7oz. grilled filet mignon seasoned with olive oil, sea salt and crushed black pepper served with grilled asparagus, mashed potatoes and warm chimichurri butter.
  • Pecan & Sage Encrusted Salmon
    Salmon filet served with chardonnay and saffron sauce, yucca puree and haricot verts
  • Northern Peruvian Style Braised Lamb Shank
    Tender, bone-in braised lamb shank slowly simmered for hours in Andes mountains Beer, cilantro, red onions and red bell peppers served over a chilled lentil, bacon salad and crispy, fried leeks.

Dessert Options

  • Chocolate Mousse
  • Chef Choice Dessert

Season’s Bistro and Grille

Choice of Starter:

  • Caprese Tower
  • Summer Salad

Choice of Entree:

  • Summer Vegetable Risotto…20.16
  • BBQ Brisket with Maque Choux and Twice Baked Potato…25.16

Choice of Dessert:

  • Chocolate Dulce de Leche Bars with Coffee Ice Cream
  • Amaretto Peach Shortcake

Sweeney’s Seafood Bar & Grill

RESTAURANT WEEK $20.16 OR ** $25.16

Choose one item from each category

APPETIZERS

  • BBQ Shrimp Skewer
    3 Extra Jumbo Shrimp grilled and brushed with house-made Bourbon BBQ Sauce
  • Bay Scallops Scampi
    Fresh Nantucket Bay Scallops sautéed in our house-made Garlic White Wine Butter Sauce
  • Smoked Salmon Crepe
    Crepe filled with cold Norwegian Smoked Salmon and house-made Dill Cream Cheese
  • Chicken and Vegetable Pot Stickers
    3 Chicken and Vegetable stuffed Pot Stickers served with house-made Soy Dipping Sauce

SOUPS AND SALADS

  • Sweeney’s Famous House-Made New England Clam Chowder
  • House-Made Fresh, Spicy Shrimp Gazpacho
  • Spinach Salad with Grilled Peaches
    Fresh Spinach tossed with Grilled Peaches, sliced Red Onion, and Pecans with house-made Bleu Cheese Dressing
  • Grilled Marinated Vegetable Salad
    Marinated Zucchini, Summer Squash, Artichokes, and Red Peppers
    grilled, served cold, and topped with house-made Balsamic Syrup

ENTRÉES

  • Country Fried Chicken
    Hand breaded and deep fried fresh Chicken Breast served with
    Mashed Potatoes topped with house-made Country Gravy
  • Salmon Florentine
    Sautéed 5oz fresh cut Organic Scottish Salmon fillet served over sautéed Garlic Spinach
  • **Cajun Grilled Swordfish
    Fresh 6oz Cajun rubbed North Atlantic Swordfish loin steak grilled with
    Asparagus topped with house-made Béarnaise Sauce
  • **Filet Oscar “Sweeney’s Style”
    Sweeney’s Signature Crab Cake topped with a 4oz USDA Choice Filet Mignon,
    Asparagus and house-made Béarnaise Sauce

Wheat Penny Oven & Bar

Start Date 07/25/2016
Final Day 07/30/2016

4 courses for $25.16

First Course

  • Shot of Chilled Red Pepper and Tomato Gazpacho, Trisket smeared with Pimento Cheese

Second Course

  • Sicilian-style Caponata with Foccacia
    Or
  • Grilled Zucchini and Tomatoes with Tonnato Sauce

Third Course

  • Swordfish Barcaiola with Tomato Polenta and Grilled Broccolini
    Or
  • House-made Potato Gnocchi with blistered Tomatoes and torn Basil
    Or
  • Chicken Milanese with Salsa Verde, Mushroom Parmesan Rice and Corn on the Cob
    Or
  • Wheat Penny Porchetta with Crispy Yukon Potatoes and Grilled Broccolini

Dessert

  • Polenta Cake Tiramisu
    Or
  • House-made Peppermint Ice Cream and Chocolate Biscotti
    Or
  • Basil Panna Cotta with Roasted Peaches

Winds Cafe

Choose One:

  • Crispy Pork Belly with Peach Compote
  • Summer Tomato Salad with Hyssop Vinaigrette
  • Chilled Beet Soup with Pickled Beet Greens

Choose One:

  • Coho Salmon with Roasted Farmer Vegetables and Moroccan Spiced Butter
  • Grilled Flat Iron with Cultured Butter, Salsa Verde and Warm Corn Salad
  • Ohio City Ravioli with Salsa Cruda and Braised Swiss Chard and Caramelized Corn

Choose One:

  • Three Ohio Cheeses with Cherry Black Pepper Jam
  • Mayan Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream and Spiced Crumble
  • Raspberry Gin Granita with Italian Corn Bun

Battle Of The Baristas

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13692598_1056026451113173_1734902563087125335_nThe Dayton Baristas first monthly Thursday Night Throw-Down was held on July 21 at Ghostlight Coffee on Wayne Ave. There was a large & enthusiastic crowd of baristas representing 7 different shops around the Miami Valley & Cincinnati. The evening included friendly coffee competition, food, fun, and Gladgirl Shelly who’s a local DJ that made sure to spin some vinyl.

13735810_1056023844446767_8110516626137342064_oAdam Solomon of Ghostlight Coffee and Shelby Lewis from Boston Stoker made it to the finals of the Latte Art Competition with Solomon coming out on top with his free pour Swan. Judges included Jon Lewis of Deeper Roots Coffee, Dan Clayton of Twisted River Coffee & Warren Taylor president of Snowville Creamery.

Jon Lewis took top honors in the Blind Tasting Contest which featured coffees roasted by Boston Stoker, Telemetry Coffee & Deeper Roots Coffee.

South Park’s Ghostlight Coffee hosted this first of a series of monthly events with support from Boston Stoker, Deeper Roots Coffee, Telemetry Coffee, Snowville Creamery, Cavalier Distributing & Gladgirl Shelly from WSWO Oldies 97.3 fm.

throwdownUpcoming Thursday Night Throw-Downs will be held at
Aug 18: Press  257 Wayne Avenue in the Oregon District
Sept 15: Proto Buildbar  534 E 1st St, Dayton
Oct 4: Warehouse 4   335 S Dixie Dr, Vandalia

 

The 2016 Battle of the Baristas will take place on November 11 & 12 at The Old Yellow Cab. This culminating event will feature competitive events & exhibitions that showcase the talented coffee pros in the Miami Valley.

Photos provided by Michael Derrike Ramey.

 

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Most Food Choices Ever for Saturday’s Rock n Green Tomato Fest

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Green Tomato Sliders

From Green Tomato Pie, to Green Tomato Sliders, and even old favorites like the Hamburger Wagon and the Ice Cream Trolley, the Rock n Green Tomato Festival has kicked it up a notch this year with the food vendors.

Fortunately for you, Food Adventures and Dayton Most Metro are the only ones with the full scoop of food trucks and food booths that will invade downtown Miamisburg this Saturday from Noon – 11pm

Green Tomato Pizza

HERE’S THE SKINNY ON THE ROCK N GREEN TOMATO FESTIVAL:

**** FREE ADMISSION **** 

WHERE: Downtown Miamisburg, Riverfront Park (behind Ron’s Pizza)

WHAT: Food vendors, kids area, Live bands all day, 5k 7:30am, cornhole tourney 11:30am, craft vendors, hamburger eating contest 2pm, Green Tomato Pie

Green Beer at Ron’s Pizza Tavern

Contest 5pm, 14 piece Elvis Vegas Style tribute band at 8pm

WHEN: SATURDAY JULY 23rd, NOON – 11pm

Tip: Bring a lawn chair to enjoy the concerts

 

Food, food, food is just some of what the Rock N Green Tomato Festival is about on Saturday.  We have exclusive scoop on who is going to be there:

 

***** THE OFFICIAL LIST OF FOOD VENDORS *****

—SAUCY SWINE-O’S:  Pulled pork, chicken, brisket, smoked meatballs and smoked pork chops!

—MOHAWK FREESTYLE GRILL:  Burgers, wontons and more.  The Burger with Green Tomato is a MUST EAT !

Bring a lawnchair and eat by the bands !

—RON’ S PIZZA:  The patio is open with a full menu and green beer.  Their Miamisburg Booster booth will have MUST EATS of Green Tomato Sliders and maybe some green tomato pizza !

—THE HAMBURGER WAGON:  Those little burgers will be cooking all day.  Get a double … its the best….

Ice Cream at the Trolley

—GYRO PALACE:  The regular gyro is the best one in Dayton.  End of story.

—MG KONSESSIONS: Deep fried twinkies, deep fried oreos and funnel cakes start out this sinful menu.  Wash it down with their lemon shake ups.

—TOTALLY AWESOME KETTLE CORN: Kettle corn, caramel corn, cookies and cream corn, & lemon shakes too!

Gyro Palace – magic in a pita

—KONA ICE of CINCINNATI: Cool off with your favorite treat as a kid.  Sno cones with various flavors… the sky is the limit!

—Q FOOD FOR EVERYONE: Bacon wrapped, grilled chicken legs are his specialty.  Check out the other bbq selections which sometimes include seafood!  Foods made in one of a kind smoker made out of 3 beer kegs.

Green Tomato Pie Baking Contest at 5pm

—READING SODAS: Personalize your own soda with various syrups.  Delicious concoctions are a pour away!

—ICE CREAM TROLLEY:   Cool, old fashioned style ice cream of various flavors.  Cones or cups, perfect for a hot summer’s day.

—BESSIES NOODLES: Freshly made pasta noodles.  you have to try them to believe them.  Comfort food in a bowl.

—DASH CONCESSIONS: Hot dogs, funnel cakes, nachos and fries !  Your guilty pleasures have arrived.

Kettle Corn

 

The Rock n Green Tomato Festival has so much more, even a bouncy area for the kids and a hula hoop contest around 3pm.  Dunk tank? YES!

Also – DON’T MISS THIS !

GREEN TOMATO PIE BAKING CONTEST SHOWDOWN – 5pm. Who has the best pie?

Chef House, Big Ragu and Hungry Jax from Food Adventures will be picking the top 3 winning entries, and offering samples to the crowd.

Burger Eating Contest 2pm

Restaurants offering a Green Tomato Pie entry include:
Mz Pickles, TJ Chumps, Bennett’s Publical, Ron’s Pizza, the Blue Note Cafe…

 

So there you have it.. the full splat on the Rock N Green Tomato Festival.  When we say rockin,… this fest is gonna be rocking…. Bring a lawn chair !

Speaking of rocking, follow Dayton’s rock star foodies, Food Adventures.  They are on Facebook, here.  7,000 fans cant be wrong….

See you at the festival….  don’t you… step on our blue suede shoes…

8pm FREE CONCERT

Nice Pink Cadillac

Green – ‘maters

Fried Green Tomatoes

Saturday July 23rd, noon-11pm

Walt’s Green Tomato Salsa for Sale

Elvis in Miamisburg?

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How you doin little lady ?

Elvis!  It’s Elvis, I say.. as the 60 something year old woman reached for his chest and and tore a piece of his clothing off.

Yes, people will be doing a double take Saturday July 23rd at the Rock n Green Tomato Festival in Miamisburg.  The feature afternoon act, after a day of music is a 14 piece Elvis Tribute Band.  They sound great.

“Elvis,” played by Ryan Roth is a throwback to the era when Elvis played Las Vegas.

Sequin capes, bawdy gyrations, and that signature hairdo is what you can expect to see.  What you will hear is a complicated back up band called “The Comeback Special.”  

“The King” is coming to Miamisburg?

Come out and hear tunes like “Suspicious Minds,”  ” Hunka Hunka Burning Love.”  Don’t forget classics like “Hound Dog” and “Jailhouse Rock.”

This concert is just one of the sights and sounds at Rock N Green Tomato Festival at Riverfront Park in downtown Miamisburg.  So bring a lawnchair, grab some food and drink at the vendors, then sit and enjoy the live bands!

We wanted to dress Hungry Jax up like Priscilla Presley, but she would have none of it.

Fixins for a Green Tomato Pie – or Green Mater Pi

HERE’S THE SKINNY on the LIVE MUSIC RUNDOWN.

Noon – 2 pm: “NIGHT MAGIC” – Harmony vocals with Oldies, Rock & Roll, Pop, Blue Grass & Country tunes.

3 – 5 pm: “JOHNNY JAP and THE KNEES” – Classic and Party Rock

6 – 8:00 pm: “B-CAGED” – Classic Rock, Classic Country

8:30 pm: “THE COMEBACK SPECIAL” Elvis Tribute Band – All Elvis, all the time…. dont step on his Blue Suede Shoes.. aahh thank you very much

Entering in his pink cadillac, plush velvet seats, Its awwwlrigh mama, its allright by me ….

OTHER ACTIVITIES:

7:30 am: 5K Run~Walk Registration

8:30 am: 5K Run~Walk Begins – Dress up as Elvis and run !

11:00am: Food and Craft Vendors open til 10pm

11:30am: Cornhole Registration $250 to the winner

Bring a lawnchair and and enjoy the concerts

Noon: Cornhole Tournament Begins

2 – 2:30 pm: Hamburger Wagon Burger Eating Contest

2:30 – 3 pm: Hula Hoop Contest

5:00 – 6 pm: Green Tomato Pie Baking Contest (Judges: Food Adventures Crew: Big Ragu, Chef House and Hungry Jax)

Burger Eating Contest too! Elvis would have been proud

In addition Ron’s Pizza Tavern will be open with Green Draft Beer to celebrate the Rock N Green Tomato festival.

Don’t miss Saturday July 23rd festival where you can have a Food Adventure of your own, with fried green tomatoes, burgers, pizza, ice cream, noodles, BBQ and more.

Want more, original food info?  Follow Food Adventures on Facebook by clicking HERE.

Elvis was a foodie!  Watch this movie scene, a true story of Elvis hitting up a donut shop in Washington DC at 2am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlEv-BKleB8

A New Peoples Choice Voted In At Beer!

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Beer AttendeesOver 500 beer lovers gathered today at The Yellow Cab Tavern for the annual annual beer tasting event that is a celebration of Dayton brewing culture. All of the Dayton area breweries submited one beer for tasting and attendees were able to try a 6oz pour from all 13 breweries. Then you get to vote for your three favorite in this unique “people’s choice” event.

Musical entertainment by Todd The Fox, and outdoor games like cornhole and giant jenga kept the crowd entertained and food trucks kept them fed, as they worked their way through the following beer list:

Star City Brewing Adena APA  American Pale Ale

Hairless Hare Brewery  Strawberry Kolsch

Crooked Handle  Roadside Peanut Butter Porter

Dayton Beer Co Upright Kolsch

Fifth St Brew Pub  Mango Cure All  Cream Ale

Beer Representatives

Brewery representatives.

Carillon Brewing Co  Berliner Weisse

Lock 27  Wicked Hopsta  IPA

Warped Wing  Trotwood Lager

Eudora  Mother Fuggle  Brown Ale

Toxic Brew  Brunette  Belgian Brown

Nowhere in Particular  Beat You Wheat

Yellow Springs Grapefruit wobbly wheel

 

The camaraderie of the local brewers was obvious, as many of the owners and managers were on hand, sharing insights on their beers, the industry’s explosive growth and upcoming plans for August’s 7th beer week celebration.

“Considering that there were no breweries in the Dayton area just four years ago, it is great to see the number of breweries growing and that they all have so much support,” shared event organizer Brian Johnson.

In the first year of this evenBeert Fifth Street Brewpub was declared the people’s choice.  Last year Hairless Hare Brewery edged out the first champ by just 7 votes.  Tallying the votes this year  put Eudora in third, second place went to Yellow Springs Brewery and for 2016 the popular vote was in favor of  the Peanut Butter Porter from Springboro’s Crooked Handle. “With Crooked Handle being the newest brewery and taking home the people’s choice award just goes to prove that Dayton’s a region that supports all of our great breweries,” Johnson says.

Votes were counted after the event was over, so no trophy photo was available, but we’re sure you’ll be seeing this big stein behind the bar at Crooked Handle, when you visit them at 760 N. Main Street, in the same shopping center as Dorothy Lane Market, just off St Rt 741.

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Tuesday – Thursday                   4 – 10PM

Friday – Saturday                      12 – 11PM

Sunday                                        1 – 8PM

 

 

 

 

Garlic Fest Announces Food Vendors for Sunday

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Bacon Wrapped, Grilled Chicken Legs.

Another exclusive scoop for our Food Adventure fans.   Sons of Italy Lodge, Dayton Most Metro and Dayton Dining have finalized the food vendors for Sunday’s Garlic Fest.

Are you a foodie?  Then Daytonians, this weekend is your chance to eat, drink and be garlicky all while listening to one of Columbus’ favorite bands, The Danger Brothers.  Cooking Demos, beer, garlic eating contest and craft vendors fill out an all star lineup..

Fasten your garlic burps, here we go !!!

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— WHAT: GARLIC FEST and BOCCE CLASSIC 

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— WHEN: SUNDAY, JULY 17th from NOON- 8PM

— WHERE: BELLA VILLA HALL – 2625 County Line Rd, Beavercreek

— WHAT ELSE:  FREE ADMISSION – FOOD VENDORS  – CRAFT VENDORS – BEER TRUCKS

— FREE COOKING DEMOS – inside the Bella Villa Hall Main room

1pm Our own JACKIE SCANLAN aka “HUNGRY JAX” from Food Adventures  

2pm Our own LEEANNE “CHEF HOUSE” from Food Adventures  and HouseMade Sriracha

3pm Special guest, CHEF ANNE KEARNEY, 2 times James Beard award winner and owner of Rue Dumaine

— GARLIC EATING CONTEST 4:45pm by the stage – Prize money is $100.. can you beat the competition ???

— FREE CONCERT by THE DANGER BROTHERS  5pm – 8 pm – a RARE Dayton appearance by the band you know from Buckeye’s games Hiney Gate Parties on Lane Ave. PARTY ROCK N ROLL at its most fun  – HANG ON SLOOPY – Could be the biggest O… H.. I … O chant in Dayton history.

 

GARLIC FEST FOOD VENDORS:

1) FRICKER’S – We smell garlic chicken on the horizon! Dayton’s chicken experts roll the truck in for some good eats.

2) TEXAS BEEF AND CATTLE CO. – Slow cook BBQ experts on the premises.. We expect garlic rubbed brisket among other slow smoked specialties.  Meats! Meats! Meats!

Garlic Boneless Wings

3) GIOVANNI’S – Fairborn’s legendary Italian restaurant brings the garlic eats.  Expect some hearty, filling menu items here.

4) SWEET P’S HANDMADE ICE POPS – Fruitty, fresh and COLD.  This will cool your hot head and your mouth will thank you.

5) SCRATCH CATERING:  Their garlic chicken tenders stole hearts last year.  What else do they have in store from Chef Hayden?

6) GYRO PALACE:  Huge, gaping gyros loaded with tons of meat, veggies and garlic

Spicy Garlic Chicken over White Rice

tzatziki sauce.  Get some !

7) THE HOLY CANNOLI BOOTH – The Italian club is deep frying cannoli and sprinkling chocolate on top.  A religious experience in taste!

8) ZOMBIE DOGZ – The king of Dayton’s Food trucks promises 2 never before done flavored hot dogs !  STAY TUNED !

9) RITTERS FROZEN CUSTARD:  Cool sundaes loaded with toppings and sauces.  If you dont get whip cream on your nose, it doesn’t count.

2 New Flavors coming to Garlic Fest

10) Q FOOD FOR EVERYONE: Bacon wrapped chicken legs, Garlic shrimp and salmon are the possible choices here with BBQ.

11) MOHAWK FREESTYLE GRILL:  Garlic Mohawk Burgers and more!  More than a mouthful and so juicy.  Chef Aaron wont dissapoint you!

12) BOURBON STREET GRILL and CAFE:  Spicy chicken or Bourbon Chicken all made with garlic and poured over your choice of rice.

James Nunez and his BBQ crew

13) MAMMA DISALVOS – Who better to do garlic fest than these guys?  We expect garlic pasta and more from this Italian crew.

14) DEEP FRIED HEAVEN – From veggies to garlic pizza fries, these guys are gonna deep fry some delicious specialty items.

15) KOWALSKI HOTS:  In upstate New York they say “hots” instead of hot dogs.  This guy grills red and white hots, not spicy just hot dogs and brands you can only find in upstate New York. As for garlic sauce or coney sauce.

Fresh Popsicles

GARLIC FEST CRAFT VENDORS:

1) THE SPICY OLIVE: Garlic infused olive oil and more flavors ! Fresh Olive oil guaranteed.
2) WEEZY’S GARLIC:  Garlic for sale..  health benefits galore
3) COSTCO:  Your favorite spot for warehouse deals.  If you dont know about them, now’s the chance …
4) SCENTSY: Wickless candles, electric warmers and flavored waxes.  Wonderful fragrances.
5) SERVANTHOOD STICHERY:  Unique crafts and puzzle lamps.  Defintely worth a visit.

We expect some yummy garlic dishes from Giovannis

6) NERIUM INTERNATIONAL: Age defying skin creams and moisturizers.  Look young while eating that garlic item.
7) LOVE HARVEST BODY ART:  Face painting.  Kids love this stuff and what adult wouldnt look good with some garlic on their cheek.
8) PAINTED HORSE STUDIO: Clay art and hot sauces.  A local art teacher and her husband have some unique items for sale.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fleming’s Tasting Featuring 50 Wines From Award Winning List

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Since 2007 Fleming’s Wine List has been recognized by  Wine Spectator‘s Restaurant Awards for having a wine lists that offer interesting selections,  appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers.  The 2016 Award Winners were just announced and Fleming’s is just one of 53 Ohio restaurants that made the list.

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They’re pouring the entire Fleming’s 100 over two nights for an expansive tasting experience.Take advantage of this unique opportunity to taste and compare varietals, flavors and styles. Savor the difference between California and Oregon Pinots. Sample Chardonnays side by side. Get introduced to those new reds from South Africa and Argentina. What if your favorite wine is one you’ve never tasted?

Saturday, July 16 5 pm–6:30pm
Saturday, August 20 at 5 pm–6:30on

$35 each night, includes passed hors d’oeuvres

Call Fleming’s at 937-320-9548 for reservations.

20 Reasons to Hit Friday’s Sons of Italy Food Truck Rally

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Zombie Dogz will debut 2 new dog flavors!

This FRIDAY July 15th, at 5pm, 18 local food trucks will descend on the Bella Villa Hall on County Line Rd, around the corner from the Greene.  If you have been to the Italian Fall Festival, then you are familiar with this venue. But Friday showcases different activities and outside vendors.  It promises to be a fun filled, family friendly event and a wonderful evening.

Dont miss this chance for an incredible FOOD ADVENTURE !

Spicy Chicken with White rice from Bourbon Street Grill – a MUST EAT

HERE ARE 20 REASON’S to COME TO THE FOOD TRUCK RALLY at SONS of ITALY’S BELLA VILLA HALL in Beavercreek/Kettering

1 ~ ZOMBIE DOGZ WILL INTRODUCE TWO NEW DOG FLAVORS:
Garlic inspired for sure, the flavors are super secret and are being finalized as you read this.  No one is telling, not even the zombies!

 

2 ~ THE HOLY CANNOLI:
A deep fried cannoli made at the Sons of Italy booth.  It is a gooey, creamy walk down dream street.  So rich and wonderful, it is like a religious experience.

 

The Garlic Mohawk Burger

3 ~ BELLA SORELLA’S “BIG FELLA” PEPPERONI PIZZA:
Have you tried their hand made dough, stone baked pizza?  Fresh ingredients and that good Italian flavor, makes this a MUST EAT at Garlic Fest Weekend !

 

4 ~ THE “SPICY CHICKEN WITH WHITE RICE”  from BOURBON STREET GRILL: Be prepared to launch your tastebuds to the moon on this one.  A perfect, not too spicy blend of shredded chicken and sauce, poured over white rice.  So addicting you will want seconds.  Warning! – you will crave this stuff the next week, and we are not responsible.

Fresh Pizza from Bella Sorella Pizza Co.

 

5 ~ BEER TRUCKS and INCREDIBLE FOOD VARIETY IN ONE PLACE:
Beer trucks? YES !  18 food vendors with various menus?  This will give you over 100 food choices.  Hello foodies, you have found your paradise… GarlicFest weekend be thy name !

 

Jimmie’s Ladder 11 Streatery is bringing Garlic Roast Beef with Horseradish Aoli and more

6 ~ “THE ONION STRAW BURGER” from THE HORSELESS BUGGY EATERY:  
One of the best burgers in Dayton, hands down. A pile of crunchy onion straws, on a thick, juicy fresh burger.  Awww man give us one now to sink our teeth into.

 

Peanut Butter Cupcake from Go Cupcake

7 ~ “THE WICKED SWEET BREAD” from THE WICKED WICH’ of DAYTON FOOD TRUCK:
Sweet, cinnamon sprinkled bread, with a sweet drizzled icing.  It makes for a buttery, cinnamon taste and a match made in heaven.  So simple, so good ….

 

8 ~ “THE KIWI/ BLUEBERRY / COCONUT” ICE POP from SWEET P’S:
On a warm July evening, nothing says refresh me like a hand crafted ice pop from local vendor, Sweet P !  This combo is in the “cool me down” hall of fame !

 

Ritter’s sundae’s will cool you down at a Summer rally

9 ~ “GARLIC INFUSED CRAB MACARONI n CHEESE” from PA’s PORK:  
New Item! King Crab, macaroni, cheese and Italian Parsely on top.  Take a bite then slap yourself to get that silly look off your face.  Oh, it’s that damn good…

 

10 ~ QUESADILLAS at THE PAINTED PEPPER FOOD TRUCK:
Juicy, flavorful and loaded, these quesadillas are fantastic food on the go.  The Texas Caviar chicken quesadilla is a fave… but so are the wings and corncakes…so many MUST EATS, so little time.  It is hard to nail down just one item from this great truck.

 

11 ~ BOCCE BASH TOURNAMENT:  

Bocce Bash for beginners – sign up NOW !

5:30pm starts the 1st ever “BOCCE BASH” for beginners.  The cost is $10 per person and you need 4 to a team.  Sign up immediately by clicking here.  Winner gets $200 !

 

12 ~ “THE MAC n CHEESE CROQUETTES” from HUNGER PAYNES:  
Mac & Cheese Croquettes with Garlic, Smoked Gouda, Cheddar, Green Onions, and Garlic Sour Cream Sauce.   Flavored croquettes, are the scrumptuous staple that launched their food truck.  You gotta try these.  We are excited for more great eats from Andy and his crew.

 

White Hots and Red Hots from Kowalski Hots

13 ~ “THE PEANUT BUTTER CUP CUPCAKE” from GO CUPCAKE:
Rich and chocolatey.  What else goes better together?  Indulge in one of the best sweet treats at the rally. One of those bites that you have to sit down and just take in all the flavor.

 

14 ~ “GRILLED RED HOTS or WHITES HOTS with GARLIC SAUCE” from KOWALSKI’S HOTS: 

COLD BEER HERE !

Remember hot isn’t spicy – it is short for Hot Dog in this case.  And these casings are authentic hot dog brands only found in upstate New York.  Zweigels and Hoffmans are just two of the brands he offers.

 


15 ~ “THE DISTINGUISHED DARBY” from CHEEKY MEAT PIES:  
Steamy ground beef goodness, with cheese stuffed into a delicate pie crust.  So delicious and unique, this is one of our favorite food truck items.

16 ~ EMPANADAS from EL MESON:  
They have so much good food to offer it is hard to pick just one.  The empanadas are a great pocket of flavor on the go at a rally.  Their cornbread pattie style Arepas are also tremendous.

 

17 ~ “THE ROAST BEEF PO’BOY” from JIMMIE’S LADDER 11 STREATERY:

Pa’s Pork will be pulling some bones

Oh boy, this might be the mother of all sandwiches at the rally.  Roast Beef on a bun served with lettuce, tomato and a horseradish aoli, this promises to be a huge hit while they last!

 

18 ~ “THE STREET STYLE CHICKEN GYRO” from GREEK STREET FOOD TRUCK:  
A one of a kind gyro with pickled onions and a one of a kind tzatziki sauce.  We cannot reiterate enough that you must get the chicken gyro and get it “street style.”  The “shrimp gyros street style” are a lighter take on a great thing. Opa!

 

Chicken on a spindle at Greek Street Food Truck

19 ~ “THE TURTLE SUNDAE” from RITTERS FROZEN CUSTARD:  
Hot fudge, caramel and toasted pecans with vanilla custard adorn this sundae.  Just sinful, and yummy.  Turn out the lights and call the law, we dont care if we ever get well!

 

20 ~ “THE GARLIC MOHAWK BURGER” from MOHAWK FREESTYLE GRILL:  
It is a massive creation from our pal chef Aaron who does it all to the max.  Get a napkin, because it is a delicious, “goodness drippin on the chin” kinda time.  It is a rowdy Food Adventure on a bun.

 

There you have it, take a bow if you can eat all of the above items in a night.  We have a feeling  you might need some help, so bring your friends out and share some bites.  That’s

Hunger Payne’s Mac n Cheese Croquettes

what a fun food truck rally is all about!

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY ON HOW TO GO:

— WHEN:  JULY 15th from 5pm til 9pm

— WHERE:  2625 COUNTY LINE RD, BEAVERCREEK, OHIO at the BELLA VILLA HALL

Onion Straw Burger from Horseless Buggy

— WHAT:  One of Dayton’s biggest FOOD TRUCK RALLIES EVER!  18 vendors!

— WHAT ELSE: FREE ADMISSION! BEER TRUCKS!  LIVE ACOUSTIC BAND !  CRAFTS!  KIDS STUFF!

Bring a lawnchair to sit and relax all night !  There is plenty of eats to go around!  Join Hungry Jax, Chef House and the Big Ragu for a night of Food Adventure fantasies.

Get restaurant info, original food pictures and Miami Valley Must Eats, by “liking” Food Adventures on Facebook by clicking here.

 

 

 

Sweet P’s Handmade Ice Pops

El Mesons Empanadas

Garlic Roast Beef Sub from Jimmies Ladder 11 Streatery

A Cheeky Meat Pie

Holy Cannoli – deep fried !

Texas Caviar Chicken Quesadilla from Painted Pepper Food Truck

Wicked Bread from Wicked Wich’ of Dayton Food Truck

THIS FRIDAY 5pm – 9pm

A Chicken Gyro – Street Style – from Greek Street Food Truck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christopher’s Restaurant Features Local Art of Tom Watson

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“The Vagueness of Youth” by Artist Tom Watson III.

Local artist Tom Watson III has experienced more in all his years than most people will live in a lifetime.   Tom is a stroke survivor, a cancer survivor and a man who keeps fighting to live a full life.  Food Adventures recently sat down with Tom at Christopher’s in Kettering, a restaurant that is showcasing his art through July 30th.

Christopher’s Art Show Closing Reception and live painting session is Saturday, July 30, from 2:30 to 4:30pm.

Tom’s paintings adorn the walls of the far dining room, and if you didnt know better, you would think the place was purposely decorated that way.  His art blends well with the warm scene at Christopher’s Restaurant. Tom explained the toll that having a stroke has taken on his life, and how art and painting, helped him rehabilitate in so many ways.   With a lovely wife and 2 healthy, happy boys, he has so much to live for, and has accompished so much.

From the nearly 1,000 “Stem Re-assemblage” collection of paintings

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY on  LOCAL ARTIST TOM WATSON III:

— In the 90’s Tom had recently graduated high school.  He became a fixture on the local art and music scene.  He was known around Dayton as a scenester and a zinester.  As the millenium passed he concentrated on college.

— March 17th, 2005 – Tom Watson’s life changes forever as he suffers a brain-stem embolism, a severe stroke, while in class at  the University of Dayton.  He was 34 years old.

Christophers in Kettering is where the art is displayed

Against the odds, he survived the stroke, but he had to learn to walk and write again.

— Tom Watson III used art to fuel his recovery.  In the coming years, his strength returns and his motor skills improve and he graduates college. His art is well received and his story hits local media outlets.  His art was featured at Ha Ha Pizza, where Big Ragu did a Food Adventure with Tom.   His art was also displayed at Emporium Wines in Yellow Springs, and the Dayton Art Institute as well as others.  Many of his paintings of this era feature a prominent artery map of his stroke, taken from an x-ray.

The incomparable Meat Chili from Christopher’s Restaurant

— In 2011, Tom was awarded the first annual RAISE Award from the National Stroke Association.  The RAISE Awards highlight individuals and groups who have impacted the lives of others through stroke advocacy and education.  He was presented the award by iconic 70’s celebrity, Henry Winkler, who played “the Fonz” on the “Happy Days” TV Show.  “Fonz” has a painting of tom’s that hangs in his home ’til this day.

Tom’s Artwork on display in Christopher’s

— Things were looking up for Tom, he now had 2 sons and his health had improved tremendously.  As fate would have it, on Valentines Day 2014, he was diagnosed with tongue cancer.  He went forward with aggressive treatment.  After some surgeries, he is currently cancer free.

— Saturday July 30, 2016 – 2:30 to 4:30pm  Tom will be be at Christopher’s Restaurant in person making some more of his unique paintings.  Here’s more info on this event.

Art adorns the walls, showing a story of survival

As we sat there having lunch with Tom, we talked about everything from the local music of Boxcar Suite to the favorite restaurants of Dayton.  We talked about his art, about how depressed his stroke and cancer had him.  He talked about his beautiful painting “The Vagueness of Youth,” explaining, we all dont know who we are yet at that young point in our lives.

Tom has come full circle.  These days he is very pensive and thoughtful.  He appreciates

Tom’s Art Portfolio is an incredible journey of triumph

life.  He knows what is means to stare death in the face.  It has given him a new appreciation on everything.  He is grateful for friends and family.  He is thankful for his health.  He even told us about how he is a true foodie and just appreciates good food.  Tom gifted us a piece of his artwork, and the Food Adventures crew will display it proudly at home.

Tom’s story is a tale of perseverance.  It is the story of succeeding in life, the will to live and what to learn from life’s experiences.  His art was the tool that brought him back from the brink.  It is a story of an artist, but it is really the story of a rugged survivor.

Tom Watson with his national award, the recognized individual for Stroke Awareness for the year 2011

 

VISIT CHRISTOPHER’S FOR GREAT FOOD, MEET TOM WATSON, and HIS ART – restaurant is at the corner of Woodman and Dorothy Lane.

MUST EATS at CHRISTOPHERS:

— MEAT CHILI:  Always a top vote getter at the local chili cook offs, this version is insanely god when served with onions, sour cream and cheese.

— MUSHROOM BISQUE:  You have never had something so creamy and good.  Be a fun guy, and try the fungi.

— THE GROUND BEEF BURGER :  Local meat is the secret and so is the grain bun.  Get

The Beef Burger from Christopher’s

cheese and all the trimmings.  See why this made the list of one of the top burgers in Dayton.

— BUFFALO CHICKEN SOUP:  Phenomenal homemade soup with a kick better than Pelé.  Eat some and become a Buffalo Soldier like The Big Ragu.

— RASPBERRY PIE:  With 2 bakers on staff you know their desserts are stellar.  This pie tops the list!

— CARROT CAKE: Some say it is the best in the world….. we think they may have a point !

People eating and enjoying the artwork of Tom Watson

— BREAKFAST: We would be remiss if we didn’t mention that the entire breakfast menu is a must eat at Christopher’s.  Butter Pecan Pancakes will start you in the right direction. … and they serve breakfast every day until 1pm

Want a fresh serving of foodie fun every day?  Then click here and join the thousands of Dayton area foodies that follow Food Adventures on Facebook!  The Big Ragu, Hungry Jax and Chef House will see you at the restaurants !

Calm, relaxing atmosphere

Raspberry Pie – OH MY

A Fish Sandwich from Christopher’s

What the hell did you order , Tom? The Manhattan Beef ?

Insightful and poignant

You might be cool, but you’re not “Fonz gave you an award” cool. heeeeeeyyyyyy!

Beef Burger to go

Kettering standard

Brother Rueben – honorable mention for a must eat

Carrot Cake perfection

Buffalo Chicken Soup

Mushroom Bisque – open up and say awwww gawd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Want free Chick-fil-A? Dress like a cow on Tuesday, July 12

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polaroid_CAD2016It’s time to break out the spots and cow bells for Chick-fil-A®’s 12th annual Cow Appreciation Day event on Tuesday, July 12. On that day, customers who show their spots will receive a free entree at Chick-fil-A’s more than 2,000 restaurants nationwide.  Find them locally in the Fairfield Place Shopping Center, Dayton Mall, Benchwood Road, Cornerstone in Kettering, and on St RT 725 in Washington Township.

Adult customers who dress in any type of cow attire, whether it’s “head-to-hoof” or sporting a cow-spotted accessory, will be rewarded with a free Chick-fil-A entrée of their choice, such as an Original Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap or Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit. Children can receive a free Kid’s Meal for dressing in a cow costume. The Cow Appreciation Day celebration will last from store opening through 7:00 p.m. local time (check local store listings for individual store opening hours).

Customers can visit www.CowAppreciationDay.com to prepare for the occasion. Fans also can share pictures of their costumes on social media by using the hashtag #CowAppreciationDay. Additionally, all Chick-fil-A restaurants will have an active Cow Appreciation Day Snapchat filter that will allow guests to share their experience with their friends and family.cow-appreciation-day

“Cow Appreciation Day is the one day where it’s okay to dress ‘udderly’ crazy and get rewarded for it,” said Jon Bridges, Chick-fil-A’s senior vice president and chief marketing officer. “The event also affords our guests the chance to explore our menu, whether they want to try some of our newer, healthier menu options, such as our Grilled Chicken Sandwich or Grilled Nuggets, or go with a classic favorite like our Original Chicken Sandwich and Chicken Nuggets.”

Chick-fil-A first introduced the Cow campaign in 1995 as a three-dimensional billboard concept depicting a black-and-white cow sitting atop the back of another cow painting the words “Eat Mor Chikin” on the billboard.  Since the first billboard two decades ago, the “Eat Mor Chikin” Cows have reached millions on television, radio, the internet and the occasional water tower to become one of America’s most popular advertising icons and a member of New York’s Madison Avenue Advertising Walk of Fame.