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Corner Kitchen Announces Closure

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We received this press release this afternoon:

“With heavy hearts, Corner Kitchen  announces that this will be their final week of service. For the past three years, we have poured our passion and dedication into creating memorable dining experiences, and it has been an absolute honor to serve this community. We are incredibly grateful for the amazing customers who have celebrated life’s moments with us. Your support, laughter, and shared meals have meant the world, and we will truly miss each and every one of you.

As they prepare to close, their focus remains on our incredible team. They are working diligently to assist our staff in finding new opportunities and ensuring a smooth transition for them. Their talent and dedication have been the heart of Corner Kitchen, and we are committed to supporting them through this change.”

Their final service will be Sunday brunch.

 

Final week:

Tuesday – Thursday: 5 PM – 9 PM Friday: 5 PM – 10 PM
Saturday: 11 AM – 3 PM | 5 PM – 9 PM Sunday (Final Service): 11 AM – 7 PM

We remain hopeful for the future of the Oregon District and for the businesses that continue to call it home. It has been heartbreaking to witness the decline in foot traffic and the impact on so many of our neighbors. We sincerely hope to see this beloved community thrive once again.

Additionally, if you are interested in purchasing furniture, equipment, or the liquor license, please contact us at [email protected].

From the bottom of our hearts thank you, Dayton. We love you and will cherish the memories we’ve made together.

 

Freakin Rican Carryout & Catering Now Open

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Owner Adrian Padilla is proud to serve food from his island in his new Dayton carryout shop. Having moved to the area in 2019, and operated a food truck for a couple of years.  When the spot he’d been eyeing on Smithville became available he rented it.  Sadly the restaurant hood was stolen during his remodeling, putting his plan on delay for a while.  Having grown up in business, Padilla’s grandmother had 2 restaurants in Puerto Rico.  He will be using family recipes.  He shared this menu, though says it will grow as he gets him team up to speed.
2615 S. Smithville Rd.
Dayton, OH, 
937-951-2043
11 am – 11 pm Mon – Thurs
11 am  –  3 am Fri & Sat
noon – 9 pm Sundaydelivery available  via DoorDash or Grubhub.

A Taste of NOLA

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Anywhere else, it’s just another Tuesday but at the Tap House, it’s Mardi Gras! Join us for New Orleans-inspired cocktails (think Sazeracs and Hurricanes) and other New Orleans drinks, alongside dishes like gumbo and beignets.

 

  • Downtown Hurricane14

    Plantation Pineapple Rum | Zaya Gran Reserva | Green Chartreuse | House-Made Grenadine | Passion Fruit Syrup | Fresh Lime

  • Vieux Carré14

    Four Roses Bourbon | Hennessy | Sweet Vermouth | Benedictine | Peychaud’s Bitters | Angostura Bitters

  • Sazerac 13

    Rye Whiskey | Simple | Absinthe Rinse | Peychaud’s Bitters

  • King Cake Old Fashioned14

    Plantation Pineapple Rum | Smith and Cross Rum | Cinnamon Syrup | Pecan Syrup Vanilla | Holiday Pie Bitters

  • Parade Time11

    Vanilla Vodka | Grand Marnier | Bailey’s Irish Cream | Ground Cinnamon

  • Brandy Milk Punch11

    Brandy | Half & Half | Vanilla Simple | Freshly Grated Nutmeg

Soup

  • GUMBO7/11

    A stew of dark roux, okra, trinity mix, and vegetables rendered in drippings from andouille sausage and chicken

APPETIZERS & SHAREABLES

  • Fried Boudin Balls14

    Fried Cajun appetizer made with spicy pork and rice sausage served with a cajun remoulade

  • MUFFULETTA DEVILED EGGS10

    Our deviled eggs have been muffuletta’d (new word). The act of muffuletta-ing involves a creole twist to our Blue Plate deviled egg filling and topping them with salami, ham, provolone, and olive salad

  • Grilled Shrimp Maque Choux20

    (6) Cajun spiced grilled Gulf shrimp over Maque Choux topped with chopped bacon and green onion

ENTREES

  • Muffaletta18

    Sesame seed round loaf with olive salad spread, capicola, salami, ham, and provolone Served with garlic herb oil

  • Fried Oyster Po’Boy25

    Cornmeal-crusted and cajun-dusted oysters, flash fried and served on a crusty baguette with remoulade, shredded greens, and house pickles. Served with fries.

  • Jambalaya20

    Chicken, andouille, and shrimp dance with aromatic spices, trinity vegetables, and simmered with Basmati rice

  • Cheddar Biscuit Crawfish Etouffee28

    Classic Louisiana stew crawfish vegetables, shrimp stock, and thyme served over house-made green onion cheddar drop-stye biscuits.

  • Shrimp & Grits24

    Large Gulf shrimp sautéed with andouille sausage, tomatoes and onions, all southern spiced and simmered in a flavorful broth and served over cheesy, chive grits

Desserts

  • BEIGNETS7

    Warm southern fried pastries tossed in powdered sugar

  • KING CAKE9

    A flakey cinnamon dough with sticky icing, decorated in the colors of Mardi Gras. Your choice of cinnamon cream or pecan praline cream.

The Great Pancake Pick up

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FREE! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
NEW location for 2025!!!
Our pancakes taste even better when served at Caesar Ford Park! This is the same great event, just a location to accommodate more people. FREE as always, pancakes, sausage and REAL maple syrup will be served right through your car window…so no need to even get out of the car.
Donations are always appreciated as they help to support it for the future.
Limit of one breakfast per person; large orders may not be able to be accommodated and/or may be required to wait momentarily.

Century Bar’s New General Manager

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Owner Diane Spitzig was so excited to share that the bar is back open again and she’s done a bunch of hiring in the past week.  Keith Milligan, who was most recently the Beverage Manager at the Marriott of UD has taken on the managment roll and is bringing three bartenders wih him. He’s got 25 years of bar experience and an extensive knowledge of bourbon.

Diane also wants to thank all the other bars that reached out to her and offered support as she basically had to restaff the business after Joe Head and Kelli Nikanowicz resigned.  And while she said she in shock for a few days, she feels really good about the new crew.

The bar is currently open from 5 p.m. to 1 am Sunday through Thursday and 5 pm to 2 am Friday and Saturday. Once the staff becomed fully trained they will begin opening daily at 3pm.

The Century Bar

18 South Jefferson St,
Dayton, OH 45402

There’s A New Food Truck in Town

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Hawgies Way Corn Dog

Tasty Bacon’s is  the new kids on the block running an Americana style food truck serving up fresh smash burgers, hand dipped corn dogs, and our loaded potatoes. A couple of their specialty items are the smack burger (a double party smack burger, loaded with our house made mac and cheese, millionaires bacon bits grilled onions and our specialty smash sauce) and our tasty way corn dog ( a 1/4 pound hand dipped corn dog butterflied and loaded with mac and cheese, millionaires bacon bits and chives)

They  are from the Fairborn/ Beavercreek area but are starting to expand our reach onto other parts of the Dayton area.

This weeks schedule is
Tuesday Beavercreek Home Depot for lunch from 10-6, or until they sell out.
Wednesday great @Blue Sky Coffee  serving breakfast from 7-10am
Thursday Beavercreek Walmart from 11-6pm
Friday mikes motorwerks from 11-2 for lunch and then the game haven from 4-9pm

To book them for an upcoming event click here.

Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Paczki

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Every year just before Mardi Gras — also known as Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday, it’s a  day of feasting before the Christian fast known as Lent. While Carnival and Fat Tuesday are celebrated in many different ways worldwide, one festivity, in particular, is especially delicious: Paczki (pronounced as “pohnch-kee)  Day. The tradition is Polish, but it’s honored in many different communities.Paczki is the plural form of the word, while the singular form is paczek, which is pronounced “pohnch-eck”. Paczki are spherical, deep-fried balls of dough that are filled with jam, curd, or custard. Once fried to a golden brown, they are traditionally topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, covered in granulated sugar, or enrobed in a clear glaze and topped with diced orange peels.

The difference between paczki and donuts is the ingredients in their dough. Paczki uses an extra amount of enriching ingredients, yeast, grain alcohol, and high-gluten flour. Together, these create a richer-than-brioche dough, but far chewier with little to no crumbs. The use of grain alcohol creates a less oily product as well because the grain alcohol evaporates as it fries in the oil, which prevents excess oil absorption in the dough.

Additionally, many types of donuts use cake or pastry flour, smaller amounts of enriching ingredients, and baking soda or baking powder instead of yeast. Therefore, donuts are more crumbly and less rich-tasting than paczki.

Baker Benji’s in Old NorthDayton are offering the following:

They  HIGHLY recommend calling to pre-order your paczki for Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday! First day for paczki in the store front will be FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21st.
Call or text 937.228.4151 to order!
You can also find them at Dorothy Lane Market, Ashley’s Pastry Shop, and Central Pastry in Middletown.

Travel the World with Food & Wine

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Each station will feature a different bottle of Los Vascos, a food pairing, and a wine expert to tell the story behind the bottle.

For those who love the cultural history behind the cuisine, our Executive Chef, Micheal Inferrera, will be on hand to discuss the evening’s menu with you. Add color and context to your tasting as you learn about Chile and the history of Los Vascos in South America.

Menu and Pairing:

Palta Reina

jumbo lump crab stuffed avocado, citrus remoulade

paired with Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc

Churrasco

grilled skirt steak, charred long bean, smoked manchego, chimichurri

paired with Los Vascos Gran Reserva Syrah

Cazuela

braised cod, shrimp, squid, coconut and tomato broth

paired with Los Vascos Chardonnay

Humitas en chala

corn leaf, sweetcorn, and cheese

paired with Los Vascos Gran Reserva Carmenère

Pastel de Choclo dulce

ground dry aged beef, onions, chicken, olives, hard boiled egg, dough made of fresh corn

paired with Los Vascos Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc

Empanada de Chocolate

fried dark chocolate turnover

paired with Los Vascos Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

A cash bar will also be available for guests.

Dayton At Work and Play: Nate Lansangan of KungFu BBQ

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Four food vendors are now open at The Silos. Each operates out of a 20 foot shipping container located in a corner of the building. In the center you have a bar and lots of seating. I plan to sample food from each vendor, starting with KungFu BBQ.
I asked Nate about the origins of his business.
“In 2020 my father and I cooked 20 meals and served them to friends in the food industry” Nate told me. “They liked our food and posted about it on social media. Their encouragement lead us to cook at a few pop-ups and then to buy a food truck in 2021. The food truck was successful and lead to us being invited to open a spot at Wright Pat and now this location at the Silos.”
What’s your food background?
“My mom grew up in Hawaii and is Japanese and German. Dad’s parents were Filipino and German. Both cooked family recipes that I love. I also learned a lot cooking at a boy’s school in New York. The kids came from 18 different countries and when I’d enlist them to help in the kitchen they’d show me how to cook some of their favorite foods from home.”
My favorite item from your menu is something different – your pulled pork grilled cheese sandwich. How did that come about?

“I knew people would expect a barbecue restaurant to have a pulled pork sandwich, but I wanted to make ours special. We start with great pork, smoked over cherry wood and apple wood to give it a sweet, slightly fruity taste. Then I added cheese and a peach melba sauce. That tasted good, especially when I learned the best way to toast the bread (from Baker Benji in Dayton’s Old North End) but I felt it still needed something. Apple sauce is often served with pork, so I tried apple slices in the sandwich. I also switched to Havarti cheese, because it goes well with fruit. The result is perfect, at least to my taste.”
The sandwich is also perfect to my taste. The only problem is that I may not sample anything else on the KungFu BBQ menu. I may just stick with that sandwich.

810 E. First
Dayton, OH 45402

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

Wendy’s New Thin Mints Frosty Is Here!

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Wendy’s  new Frosty in partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA makes its debut today!  According to Wendy’s, its newest limited edition Frosty combines the “flavor of two iconic fan favorites — Girl Scout Thin Mints and our beloved Frosty dessert — for a delectable, minty treat.” And, as it noted, “everyone knows Thin Mints are extra delicious when frozen,” which, honestly, is impossible to argue with as it’s a verifiable fact. Best of all, fans can enjoy the new Thin Mints swirl in either a Wendy’s Classic Chocolate or Vanilla Frosty.

The development team behind the Thin Mints Frosty wanted to play up the concept of frozen Girl Scout Thin Mints, based on the widely circulated belief that these cookies taste even better straight out of the freezer. Simply adding crumbled frozen cookie pieces to the Frosty didn’t satisfy the developers (not to mention Dairy Queen did exactly that with the Blizzard years ago). Instead, Wendy’s came up with a chocolate swirl inspired by Girl Scout Thin Mints, which exists somewhere between cookie butter and ice cream fudge topping. Being able to try the Thin Mints Frosty in vanilla or chocolate adds another layer of intrigue to Wendy’s Thin Mints innovation.

 

35th Annual Day of Caring Pancake Brunches This Sunday

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From the first pancake brunch with 12 locations this event has grown  to  locations in over 7 counties. As in the past, churches, community organizations, and public foundations host, prepare, and serve the annual pancake brunch.  “Each year, 500 volunteers get together to serve over 7,000 meals,” Day of Caring 365 Trustee Steve Pax said in a news release. “Those who are homeless or hungry find a generous support from our community during Thanksgiving and Christmas, however The Day of Caring Pancake Brunch takes the last Sunday in February to remind the needy that we don’t forget about them. We show that we care 365 days a year.” In 2012 the Simply Essential Hygiene Pantry was created and it currently serve 19 partner agencies in Greene, Miami, and Montgomery Counties in Ohio.

Brunches run on average $7 for adults and $5 for seniors (over 60) and children (under 12). Most brunches include pancakes and sausages, coffee and juice,  but each location put their own spin on additional offerings.

Montgomery County

American Legion Post 598

5700 Kentshire Dr. Kettering OH, 45440 (937) 433-9327

10:00AM – 12:00PM

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 

500 Belmonte Park North Dayton, OH 45405  (937) 224-0601 

Honey Puffs in lieu of Pancakes

11:30AM

Community United Methodist

339 Meyer Ave Riverside, OH 45431 (937) 253-5169

9:00AM – 1:00P

Epiphany Lutheran Church

6430 Far Hills Ave Centerville, OH 45459  (937) 433-1449 

9:00AM-12:30PM 

Grace United Methodist Church

1001 Harvard Blvd Dayton, OH 45406. (937) 671-3065

10:00AM – 1:00PM

Omega Baptist Church

1821 Emerson Ave. Dayton, OH 45406 (937) 278-1006

8:00AM – 11:00AM

Polk Grove United Church of Christ

9190 Frederick Pike  Dayton, OH 45414 (937) 890-1821

9:00AM – 2:00PM

Salem Church of the Brethren

6037 Phillipsburg-Union Rd. Englewood, OH 45322 (937) 836-6145

11:00AM- 2:00PM

Shiloh United Church of Christ

5300 Philadelphia Dr. Dayton, OH 45415 (937) 277- 8953

9:30AM-12:30PM  

Zion Lutheran Church

5550 Munger Road Dayton, OH 45459 (937) 434-9422

9:00AM- 1:00PM

Greene County

Abiding Christ Lutheran Church 

326 E. Dayton Yellow Springs Rd  Fairborn, OH 45324  (937) 878-2888

9:30AM – 1:00PM

 Xenia Adult Recreation Center

338 South Progress Drive Xenia, OH 45385 (937) 376-4353

9:00AM – 1:00PM

Mosaic Church

350 N. Fairfield Rd Beavercreek, OH 45430 (937) 426-6491

8:00AM – 1:00PM

Clark County

An-Nur Islamic Community Center

743 W. Liberty Street Springfield, OH 45506

11:00AM – 2:00PM

Warren County

St Augustine Catholic Church

5715 Lytle Road Waynesville, OH 45068

11:45AM – 12:45PM

Lobsterfest Returns to Red Lobster

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 Red Lobster’s most legendary event of the year is back and bigger than ever. Lobsterfest® returns through April 20, 2025, and this year, it’s not just great, it’s the GLOAT: The Greatest Lobsterfest of All Time. Red Lobster® is owning its lob-star status with unmatched quality, bold flavors, and an elite new lineup of lobster creations designed to make this year’s celebration truly unforgettable.

After last year’s success, Red Lobster is doubling down on its lobster authority, rolling out 10 mouthwatering new dishes alongside the ultimate Lobsterfest upgrade: a Create Your Own option. For the first time ever, guests can build their dream plate by selecting two or three lobster entrées, customizing their perfect Lobsterfest feast.

“Lobsterfest is the ultimate celebration for lobster lovers, and this year, we’re taking it to the next level with more variety, more flavor, and more ways than ever for guests to satisfy their crustacean cravings,” said Nichole Robillard, CMO at Red Lobster. “From brand-new lobster creations to our exciting new Create Your Own option, we’re serving up a lobster-loaded lineup that’s sure to please any palate.”

Only at Red Lobster can fans indulge in the one-of-a-kind Lobsterfest celebration, featuring 10 all-new lobster dishes – like Lobster & Shrimp Linguini and a Lobster Roll – plus a Create Your Own option. Returning fan favorites, including hush puppies and popcorn shrimp, are back, all served with endless Cheddar Bay Biscuits. To top it off, guests can sip on handcrafted cocktails, making every bite and sip an unforgettable experience.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the most legendary Lobsterfest yet. The countdown is on, so get ready to feast like a GOAT at Red Lobster. To view the complete Red Lobster menu or find a restaurant location near you, visit Red Lobster’s website.

The Great Guinness Toast at Dublin

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THE GREAT GUINNESS TOAST
– Win a pint of GUINNESS a day for a year –

Friday Feb. 21 at 10pm
Toast with the pubs and bars all across the country. The winner of the toast competition becomes the Great Guinness ToastMaster 2025 and will win a free pint of Guinness a day for a year.
Live music from Jamesons Folly!!
HOW DOES IT WORK?
You simply sign up before 9 PM on Friday February 21 at the front door of Dublin Pub.
At 10 PM we will start the ToastMaster competition. You will simply read your toast on stage like a superstar and finish with a mighty cheer “Slainte!!” (pronounced Slan-Che).
Hints for using Guinness or Dublin Pub or Becoming a Grandmother always carry weight.
HOW DO YOU WIN?
The competition is simple to win. The winner of the competition wins by audience applause, so if you want to be crowned the Great Guinness ToastMaster 2025, you should bring as many friends as possible.

2nd Street Market’s Chefs Featured on Top Vegan!

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Filmed in Columbus, Ohio, this all-vegan competitive cooking reality series delivered culinary excitement and fierce competition. Eight vegan chefs and home cooks will compete and at the end of each episode, one contestant will be eliminated Top Chef-style. Competitions will see the contestants make vegan spins on classic dishes, paying homage to veganism’s roots.  Ultimately the winning chef is named Top Vegan.

In the shows first season Dayton Native Rhea Adkins of Vegan It IZ Eats, LLC,  showed off her culinary skills for multiple episodes. Rhea adapted a plant-based lifestyle after going on a spiritual fast in 2017 and a cancer scare with her mother. While eating plant-based foods she noticed an increase in energy and overall health. She then began to research and pilot her plant-based food products. Rhea’s desire is to see everyone live their best life full of energy.  She is also the author of the book “Plant-Based Jumpstart,” and the mother of two.

Larry & Lester of Invoke

In this second season for the show eight chefs competed in eight challenges for the  grand prize of $20,000 and title of “Top Vegan.” One of those contestants was Dayton’s own Lester Gates, who is the owner and chef at INVOKE with his brother Larry, opened at the  2nd Street Market six years ago. Since then, the restaurant has gained traction, serving modern takes on classic favorites, along with vegan options. Some of its staples include grain bowls, cashew-based “cheese cake,” and vegan crab cakes.

The show was filmed at culinary facility located on the campus at Columbus State Community College. Produced and hosted  by Chad Goodwin, owner of  4th and State, a vegan restaurant in Columbus.

Seaon 2 Contestants form left to right: Lester Gates, Sarah Martin, Candace Meredith, Jani Espinosa, Logan McMahan, Desireé Johnson, Elisa Vales, Matteo Silverman.

“We’re trying to make something that I think is severely lacking in the competitive cooking reality series as a whole,” said show director Logan Solana. “We want to show the world that going vegan is possible, and you don’t have to give up the things you love on an all-vegan diet.”

Chef Lester

Chef Lester said the 10 day experience “was amazing, exciting and a once in a lifetime opportunity. I enjoyed working with all the other contestants.”

Since the show, he’s been working on launching his Invoke Red Sauce which he featured in the business pitch of the final episode of the show, and getting it into stores.

You can watch the final episode of the show below:

 

Invoke at the 2nd Street Market
600 E 2nd St,
Dayton, OH, 45402

Hours:
Thu-Fri 11:00am-3:00pm
Sat 8:00am-3:00pm
Sun 11:00am-3:00pm