Dayton Dining

Crafted & Cured – A Dream Come True for Local Entrepreneurs

April 12, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

Two and a half years ago, two friends and co-workers that shared a passion for craft beer and high quality cured meats and cheeses envisioned a unique space where you could find obscure beers, ciders and sours along with family owned, small batch wines and champagne. It took quite a while but finally their vision is coming to fruition as Crafted & Cured.

Together Christian Alvarez and Andy Routson have quite the background that makes them a great team to lead this inspiring business. Chris is a chef, with his degree from Le Cordon Bleu in California. He will be making all kinds of pickles, mustards, anything to go with their charcuterie.

Eventually, his goal is to cure their own meats in the market itself with other vendors. Wait till you see their meat slicer, flown in straight from Italy, it is an eye catcher. Bright red with a hand crank wheel to give you the sheerest of cuts on prosciuttos, this is sure to please with fine meats.

Andy is an avid craft beer drinker and trader. He is working towards becoming a certified cicerone. (A cicerone is a certification awarded to an individual who has demonstrated an expertise in beer service.) He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and has always known he wanted to own his own business. Obviously, one of the most important questions on the table during my chat with them was what their favorite styles of beer are. Andy loves stouts and anything barrel aged. Chris is all about those IPA’s. I am going to love drinking with these guys!!

Crafted & Cured simply put is a growler house, not a bar. This is a place to come taste some samples of unique brews and take them home to enjoy. Not only do they offer the growlers that we have all become so familiar with they also have a crowler! A crowler is a 32 ounce can to-go that they will right in front of you! Crafted & Cured will have 60 taps with 10-12 of those dedicated to ciders, sours and meads. Dayton has a great beer scene and we have been seeing the new trend of beer infusions popping up all over town, especially at Toxic Brew Co. Luckily Crafted and Cured has a Randall, made by Dogfish Head, to infuse beers right there at the bar! You will be able to pick from a variety of ingredients, from lemongrass to vanilla beans or cocoa nibs to make your own specially seasoned beer.

Not only will Crafted & Cured offer beer, there will be a whole wall of wines and champagnes that you can’t get anywhere else. They are working closely with their rep Mike Freeman to make sure they only offer small batch, family owned, grower vineyards. Mike will be available once a month for a fun educational night with tastings.

You don’t have to worry about a lack of parking, there is plenty! They have 9 spots available in the space between them and Wheat Penny and all of the surrounding roads behind them. Monday – Friday during the day till 4:30pm at the Theatre Guild, right across the street to the right, and from 5 pm on at the Behavioral Health Center on Wayne, also across the street to the left, and all day and night on the weekends here as well.

Crafted & Cured plans on opening their doors for a soft opening, prior to May. This soft opening period will last approximately one month and will not include the cured side of the business quite yet. They plan to master the beverage side of the business then launch a grand opening in coordination with the opening of District Provisions. The grand opening will mark the start of the cured side of the business. And don’t worry, District Provisions will open soon!

The rest of the building is going to be fantastic. It’s big and beautiful and full of potential. District Provisions is a turn of century style neighborhood market. It is designed to supply the primary grocery needs to the residents of the Oregon District, South Park, St. Anne’s Hill, and downtown Dayton. The focus of this market is to provide the highest quality produce, local humanely raised meats, fresh local dairy, organic health foods and unique household goods. We can’t wait! This is just what downtown Dayton needs.

You’ll find Crafted & Cured at 531 Wayne Ave, just 2 blocks south of 5th Street. Watch DaytonDining for their exact grand opening date.

Free Cheese Fondue Offer Returns for National Cheese Fondue Day

April 11, 2016 By Dayton Most Metro

In celebration of National Cheese Fondue Day, premier fondue restaurant franchise The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., is offering free cheese fondue vouchers* to the first 25,000 people who sign up for its Club Fondue today only, April 11, 2016, as part of its seventh annual National Cheese Fondue Day celebration. Guests can sign up at nationalcheesefondueday.com for their chance to get in on this cheesy offer, which is redeemable April 18 – June 30, 2016.

“As the leading fondue restaurant in the country, The Melting Pot takes the National Cheese Fondue Day holiday very seriously,” said Melting Pot President Mike Lester. “It’s the perfect opportunity to share the cheese fondue love with those who’ve never experienced it by once again giving away free cheese fondue vouchers.”

The Melting Pot’s cheese fondue course is valued at around $8 – 9 per person (prices vary by location) and the communal fondue dining experience allows for up to four individual portions of cheese fondue to be shared in one fondue pot. Each cheese fondue is served with artisan bread and seasonal vegetables for dipping. Cheese fondue varieties include cheddar, classic Alpine, spinach artichoke and more.

To further celebrate the holiday, The Melting Pot is hosting a #HowDoUFondue Twitter party on April 11 from 2 pm to 3 pm EST. This special one-hour party will be hosted by Chef Jason Miller, where followers have the chance to ask questions about the “Fondues” and “Fondon’ts” when it comes to dining at The Melting Pot and learn about various dipping styles. Twitter followers who engage with Chef Jason will have the chance to win one of two $50 gift cards to The Melting Pot. Fans can tune into the conversation by following the hashtag #HowDoUFondue and RSVP by visiting http://tweetvite.com/event/HowDoUFondue.

In 2015, The Melting Pot was ranked No. 1 among 40 casual-dining restaurant chains in Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2015 Consumer Picks report. The Melting Pot ranked first in four out of 10 overall attribute categories, achieving top scores in cleanliness, service, atmosphere and craveability.

The Melting Pot operates more than 125 restaurants across 35 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, and has 10 locations in development internationally. The concept is known for offering an assortment of flavorful fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrées served with signature dipping sauces. The menu features a variety of à la carte selections, highlighting customizable options that invite guests to enjoy one, two, three or more courses as they select any combination of individually-priced cheese fondues, salads, entrées and chocolate fondues.

There’s A New Brunch In Town!

April 9, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

The Fifth Street Brewpub has added brunch to their menu every Saturday and Sunday. They’ll be serving up some breakfast favorites from 10am -2pm on the weekends, and they’ve even been kind enough to make beer pairing suggestions, just in case you weren’t sure what beverage would compliment your chicken and waffles.

And speaking of the Brewpub, are you a member?

A one-time fee of $125.00 is all you need to own your brewpub. For. Life. Join Fifth Street Brewpub and take advantage of all the perks offered by your lifetime membership.

Members receive:

50 cents off all draft beer
a beer for a penny on your birthday with the option to purchase a $2 Happy Birthday glass
$2 off daily food specials
variety of discounts through our membership loyalty program
merchandise discounts
invitations to special member-only events such as beer tastings or beer dinners
an equal vote on the Board of Directors and bylaws at our annual fall members’ assembly

Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a member to enjoy beers or brunch at the Brewpub, but it sure helps them keep things going!

Where to Celebrate National Empanada Day in Dayton

April 8, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

These tasty and convenient Latin-American-style turnovers can be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They can be served as appetizers or snacks, but they can also easily make a full and satisfying meal.

These delicious bundles can be prepared with so many different types of fillings, from traditional savory fillings to mouthwatering sweet fillings. There are very traditional fillings, called rellenos or condumios in Spanish, that are different from one country to another. Even within the same country, different regions might have specific empanadas that they are known for. However, when it comes to options for empanada fillings, the sky is the limit, you can stick to the classic fillings or you can create your own based on inspiration from other dishes. You can combine flavors and ingredients that you love, or simply use the ingredients you have available at the moment.

You can even buy ready-made empanada discs at many Latin grocery stores, but you can also easily make the dough at home. The most popular empanada dough is made with wheat flour. However, empanada dough can be made with corn flour or corn meal, mashed plantains, potatoes, yuca or cassava, sweet potatoes, and more. Sweet empanada dough can also be made with chocolate, almond flour, spiced with cinnamon and clove, with citrus rind, and more flavors.

Today, April 8 is National Empanada Day so here are five places you can enjoy them in Dayton:

La Colombiana Restaurante
2495 Commons Boulevard
Beavercreek, OH 45431

Pictured here the vegetable empanadas served with Aji, a spicy sauce that often contains tomatoes, cilantro ají pepper and onions.

Arepas & Co
2nd Streeet Market
1122 E Dorothy Land, Kettering, OH 45419
416 E 3rd Street, Dayton, OH 45402

Deep fried, gluten-free stuffed yellow corn turnovers (Beef, Chicken, Vegetarian) served with your choice of one of their 6 homemade sauces: Garlic Mayo, Scorcho, Hawaiian, Creamy Cilantro, Hagao, Rosada.

El Meson
903 E. Dixie Drive
West Carrollton

offers Empanada De Carne- filled with beef, onion, olive, and egg & oven baked. served with aji sauce

Empanada De Queso – three cheese(mozzeralla, bleu, and parmesan) and onion. Occassionally you’ll even catch a braised beef empanada on their specials list!

Salar
400 E 5th Street
Dayton, OH 45402

Chef Margot’s juicy stir-fried beef tenderloin and Peruvian spices are the filler for the Peruvian Empanada you’ll find as an appetizer on this Oregon District restaurant.

Nelly’s
79 S Main St
Centerville, OH 4545

This restaurant has dropped the chicken from their name (formerly Nelly’s Chicken) but not from the menu! You’ll for sure want to try a Bolivian-style empanada, pictured here is their chicken turnover.

If you have a favorite spot for Empanadas in the Miami Valley, be sure and add it in the comments below!

A Dayton Woman, & Her Macarons!

April 5, 2016 By Dayton937 2 Comments

Katia, Owner of Redémarrage Patisserie

This is the story of a meticulous, local foodie, who developed an obsession with the French Macaron, and took matters into her own hands. Her name is Katia, and she is the owner of a local baking business, called “Redémarrage Patisserie.” She grew up in Beavercreek and being of Lebanese descent she is familiar with good food and parties. She also loves to travel. In other words, she is a Food Adventurer in her own right.

After visiting various pastry shops like Laduree in New York, a fascination with macarons evolved. After trips to Paris, she found more macarons and fell deeper in love with them.

When Katia returned to Dayton, she tried to introduce her friends to macarons, but the local options were either non-existent or not authentic. She researched macarons, the baking, and for a couple years tweaked and narrowed down her distinct recipe. Pretty soon, Katia had her own baking business and named it Redémarrage Patisserie.

They were at the Sweet Treats Festival and invited the Food Adventures Crew to a private tasting… and we are big fans.

Authentic French Macarons

These French Macaron cookies are like nothing we have ever tried before. So, what goes into making these authentic treats, which are some the best macarons for miles around?

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— What is a French macaron? It is part cookie, part cake, part pastry. These delicate, artsy morsels are hard to describe. Authentic macarons are identified through a hallmark along the filling and cookie called “feet.” Macarons should also have an eggshell like crunch when you bite into them. It should lightly shatter in your mouth. Non-crunch, means not authentic macarons.

— The recipes at Redémarrage Patisserie have to be exact. But that is ok, because Katia admits she has a streak of OCD in her. It is as much about chemistry as it is about baking. Her products are gluten free and have only 5 ingredients: Egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, almond flour, and filling.

— Katia has gone to great lengths to get the humidity levels in her home baking area just right, so the environment works for making macarons. It is all about climate control, and she has the dehumidifiers to prove it!

A Coffee Flavored Macaron

— The macarons are little pieces of delicate art. Some have brushed artwork on the cookie cover. All are meticulously crafted into different flavors. They are definitely a hand held Food Adventure. So much work goes into creating them, you almost feel guilty eating them… and then you taste them and your guilt fades away.

— Redémarrage Patisserie typically sells the macarons for $2 each. They are perfect for weddings, wedding showers, baby showers, birthday parties, and any event you want to class up, or impress your friends and family. Katia suggests ordering between 1 to 3 flavors, and recommends the macarons be eaten within 24 hours, so they stay true to form.

Delicious Works of Art

— The best way to place your orders is to call (937) 838-2503, you can also contact them through Facebook HERE. The Patisserie is also in discussions with various corporations about possible distribution deals. You may see them more accessible in the future at a store near you! The outlook is bright for this passionate, local owner!

We were lucky enough to try a sampling of the various macaron flavors and we have to share our favorites. So without further delay, Food Adventures presents their “Must Eat” macarons from Redémarrage Patisserie.

Strawberry Macaroons

MUST EATS:

— COFFEE FLAVORED MACARON: So delicate, yet the flavor takes over in a good way. Creamy and dreamy, this macaron is a Must Eat if there ever was one.

— VANILLA BOURBON MACARON: You can make your own Bourbon Trail without leaving Dayton. Just place a few of these macarons on a plate, and you will hear the accolades. Rich, and filled with full deep flavor, this one is a winner.

— STRAWBERRY MACARONS: Wait for it.. crunch! and yep, the surprise taste of strawberry jam inside. Light and delicious, this macaron could be a favorite of any person with taste buds.

Inside the Macaron

Food Adventures has done it again. We have found yet another little known gem in the Gem City. Family owned, and so well run, we expect to hear big things in the coming months about Redémarrage Patisserie. Call them now and order these one-of-a-kind, authentic creations for yourselves.

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Vanilla Bourbon

Perfect for Weddings and Showers

Katia’s excitement is infectious

My goodness !

Redémarrage Patisserie for authentic French Macarons

Vanilla Macaron

Artwork galore

Hallmarks of a macaron include the “feet”

Starbucks Caramel Cocoa Cluster Frappuccino Returns for One Week Only

April 4, 2016 By Dayton Most Metro

National Caramel Day is on April 5th and Starbucks is celebrating with the return of the Caramel Cocoa Cluster Frappuccino. The Caramel Cocoa Cluster features a blend of toffee nut syrup, Frappuccino Roast Coffee, milk and ice and topped with caramel sauce, whipped cream and a drizzle of mocha sauce. Available through April 11th.

Through April 11th, bring back your morning receipt after 2 pm and any bakery item will be $1 at participating Starbucks locations.

Spring Fling Pastry & Food Show Tickets On Sale Now

April 3, 2016 By Dayton Most Metro

It’s almost time for the 12th annual Spring Fling Pastry Show at the Springboro Dorothy Lane Market.

On Thursday, April 21st, from 7-9pm you’ll have the chance experience what it’s like to stroll down a European street of bakery and café-lined picturesque street in Paris stopping to sample a bit of this and a bit of that at your leisure. While not quite as elaborate as the DLM fall food show, there’s no doubt that the chefs put forward their creative best to offer you all the tastes you’d find in a classic European pâtisserie.

An array of colorful works of arts you’ll find tarts, cupcakes, cannolis, biscotti, brownies and cakes for the taking. Wash it all down with a robust selection of craft beers and wine. Be sure to go hungry and devour morsels as you’re tempted. And we won’t tell if you decide to have dessert first.

Snag your tickets early; the event sells out every year! You’ll more than get your money’s worth for your $50 ticket, which you can order at any DLM Guest Services counter the in stores or online. www.DorothyLane.com/SpringFling

10 Reasons Why Free Cone Day is the Best Holiday Ever

April 2, 2016 By Guest Contributor

Let’s face it. Holidays can be a whole lot of hype. The dressing up, cooking, shopping and party planning—it’s a lot of work! That’s why Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day is by far our favorite. What other holiday lets you show up to the party uninvited, wearing anything you want, and still gives you a gift? That’s right…no holiday ever. Use the following list to convince your boss or teacher that you need the day off to celebrate Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day 2016 on April 12.

Everyone is invited!

No guest list, no invite, no RSVP, just show up. We welcome everyone. Even your weird uncle.

Why shop ‘til you drop?

At Free Cone Day there’s no need to spend a dime, stress over what size someone wears, or wrestle with wrapping paper.

Wear whatever you want!

No black tie, ball gown or costume required, although we do suggest clothing of some kind.

Leave the “cooking” to us.

Nothing (not even a root canal) is more painful than having to prepare a five course meal for a group of people who all want something different.

Smiles all around!

What’s not to love about a free cone of any flavor you want? Seriously! It puts a smile on everyone’s face (unlike that turtleneck you re-gifted that had the comfort of a cactus).

No awkward family interactions.

We all love our families, but let’s face it…bring them ALL together under one roof for the first time in three years and you’re living on the edge!

You can put this holiday on repeat.

Why wait for next year’s Free Cone Day? Just get back in line for another free cone. Over and over again. We’re not counting. Really, go for it.

Rain or shine, we’re scooping!

Not hail, nor sleet, nor snow, nor rain, nor…you get the idea. Rest assured, we’re scooping free Ben & Jerry’s no matter what!

No need to travel far.

Planes, trains and automobiles equal lost luggage, missed connections and flat tires. Lucky for you, there’s a solid chance you’ll find a Scoop Shop near you.

Free ice cream!

Need we say more?

Killer Brownie in Munch Madness Final Four- Needs Your Vote!

March 31, 2016 By Dayton Most Metro

For the second year in a row, Dorothy Lane Market’s Killer Brownie® has secured a spot in the final four in a national food bracket, demonstrating that it’s a chocolatey, caramel-infused force to be reckoned with.
Goldbely hosts Munch Madness (#MunchMadness), which pits regional food favorites from across the country against one another. The contenders range from Chicago’s famed Vienna Beef Hot Dog and Brooklyn’s unforgettable Momofuku Milk Bar to Dayton’s treasured Killer Brownie®. Voting opened to the public and started on March 16 with 64 competitors. Now, it’s down to the final four, including the Killer Brownie®. “Being recognized as a member of the final four is such an honor because we’re up against some of America’s favorite restaurants and bakeries. It gives voters a chance to decide who is truly the best of the best,” says Sarah Linville, shopDLM.com manager.

Linville and her team oversee the division of Dorothy Lane Market that ships DLM favorites to all 50 states, and the Killer Brownie® is a top-seller. “We get so many calls from customers all across America that say the Killer Brownie® reminds them of a place that so many have called home. Plus, all the layers of chocolate and caramel definitely seem to make it a favorite,” Linville says.
To add to the Killer Brownie® excitement, Dorothy Lane Market will be offering a special promotion on the Killer Brownie® in stores: If someone votes for the Killer Brownie® online they just have to walk up to the Bakery counter at any of the three Dorothy Lane Market stores and tell an associate that they voted. They’ll then get a coupon for $1 off any Killer Brownie® flavor (yes, there are multiple flavors).
Voting is conducted at https://www.goldbely.com/munch-madness

Where to Brunch in Dayton

March 31, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

In 1895 a British writer, Guy Beringer, wrote “Brunch: A Plea” in Hunter’s Weekly. He wanted people to gather for a late breakfast on Sundays not necessarily for the food but for the experience:

By eliminating the need to get up early on Sunday, brunch would make life brighter for Saturday-night carousers. It would promote human happiness in other ways as well. Brunch is cheerful, sociable and inciting. It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper, it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings, it sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week.

We have to agree with him! Sunday brunch is becoming a more popular meal in restaurants then every before. Data from Google Trends show that search interest in brunch has been rising steadily since 2004 with the most popular searches coming around Easter and Mother’s Day. According to that same research, brunch tends to be more popular with younger urban dwellers.

Brunch also gets credit for popularizing day drinking. The creation of the Bloody Mary and Mimosa are attributed to the social events of the 1920’s during Prohibition, when those who still had access to alcohol often mixed it with juice to hide the fact that it hadn’t been aged for long. Nothing say brunch better that bottomless mimosa’s.

We’ve put together a list of Sunday brunches in Dayton. This list does not include the wonderful places that serve breakfast everyday like The Brunch Club, Butter Cafe, Tanks, Legacy Pancake House, First Watch, The Waffle House, The Blueberry Cafe, and Golden Nugget, but concentrates on eateries that have a special Sunday menu of eggs Benedict, french toast and a Bloody Mary or two:


	Ele Cake Co Bistro & Wine Bar Brunch A little gem of a place tucked in Austin Landing, skip the line at Another Broken Egg and walk around the corner for a great meal. Sunday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
	Bonefish Grill Brunch Offering 4 different eggs benedict choices and an awesome espresso martini Sunday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
	Yankee Trace Golf Club Buffet Brunch One of the only buffets around, handles large parties well. Salmon en croûte,Carved Ham, Beef or Turkey, shrimp cocktail, as well as all your breakfast favorites. Reservations suggested. Sunday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
	Meadowlark Sunday Brunch Be prepared to wait at this popular spot, great flavors and interesting menu make it worth the wait! The Huevos rancheros rock! Sunday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
James Nunez and his BBQ crew	Texas Beef & Cattle Co. One of the newest, be sure and check out their breakfast taco brunch. Sunday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
	Wheat Penny Oven & Bar Get your brunch on with creative dishes like the breakfast gondola, eggs in hell and breakfast tacos. Sunday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
	Brio Tuscan Grille Brunch A limited menu, but what they make tastes great. You can also choose from their lunch menu. They pour a great Prosecco Mimosa. Sunday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
	Basil’s On Market – Dayton, OH Treat yourself to this brunch buffet featuring carving stations, omelettes made to order, fresh fruit and cheese and more! Sunday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
	Lily’s Bistro Brunch Perhaps the best meal they serve and if weather permits, request to sit on the back patio for a truly relaxing experience. Sunday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
	Blind Bob’s Tavern Bunch It’s not fancy, but surprisingly good! Blind Bob’s Tavern Sunday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
	Cobblestone Café, Home Interiors & Gifts Chef-made Sunday Brunch A charming atmosphere, a constantly changing menu and great shopping make a trip to this Waynesville eatery worth the drive. Sunday 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
	Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Sonoma Sunday Brunch A great place to splurge when someone else is picking up the meal. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Sunday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Dublin Pubs World Famous Potato soup draws them in	The Dublin Pub Sunday Carvery & Brunch Many choices on the buffet, a great bloody mary bar and a few menu choices, if buffets not your thing. Sunday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
	Lucky’s Taproom and Eatery Brunch Inexpensive, wide variety and vegan friendly. Sunday 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM
	The Winds Cafe and Bakery Brunch An upscale brunch with incredible home made baked goods in a casual atmosphere. Sunday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
	Bravo Cucina Italiano Brunch Omelettes and multiple Benedict dishes, hash and eggs and a berries-and-cream French toast, with brunch offered both Saturday and Sunday. Sunday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Have a favorite brunch spot we missed? Please tell us about it in the comments below.

We’ve Got Your Tickets For Taste of Greene County

March 29, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

It’s the 19th annual Annual Taste of Greene County, presented by the Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce, Greene Memorial Hospital, Soin Medical Center and Kosins Tents & Events, on Sunday, April 10^th from 11:30am to 3pm at the Wright State University Nutter Center.

For some great eats join over twenty restaurants, bakeries, and caterers as they bring their best and most popular cuisine for you to enjoy. Appetizers, soups, salads, main entrees and desserts will be available for you to sample for one admission price. You can let the restaurants know which items you love by voting for your favorites.

This is an event the whole family can enjoy together. In addition to great food, there will be raffle drawings, a silent auction, and music to dine by. Mark your calendars and come hungry to this great event that can be enjoyed rain or shine.

Participating restaurants:

Location:

Ervin J. Nutter Center
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, Ohio 45324

DMM Ticket GiveAway: We’re sending a couple of our readers to Taste! To be considered, like this post and comment below on why you should win the tickets!

We’ll post our winner here and it’s Julie Danna!

Tickets are limited and are available for purchase at the Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce Office, online through the link below to register, Nutter Center Box Office, Soin Medical Center Cafeteria, Greene Memorial Cafeteria or at Ticketmaster locations.

Purchase your ticket before April 8th and receive a free food tray* as well as discounted admission:
$6 for kids 6-12 years old and free for those under 6 years old
$15 for adults
$13 for active duty military personnel
$13 for seniors*Trays are sponsored by Greene Memorial Hospital and Soin Medical CenterTickets will only be available until April 8th at 5:00 pm and then they will be available at the door for $18.00 Enter the Nutter Center from the back lower side.

3 Places to “Hop to” on the Adult Easter Weekend Trail

March 24, 2016 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Adrienne’s White Rabbit Lounge in Centerville

Adults need a break too. Kids can’t have all the fun this Easter. Today, Food Adventures suggests 3 Dayton area spots to go rabid.. errr rabbit on this weekend. They each have something in common. Can you guess what?

Let’s hop to it…..

— ADRIENNE’S WHITE RABBIT LOUNGE: This place is sure to be a future feature on “Dive Bar Tuesday” with Brian Petro. Have you ever been to a bar, where the whole place is .. well the bar? This is one of those places. It is a no-nonsense watering hole. It is a drinking person’s bar. The staff is friendly and the regulars are welcoming too. The drink prices are very cheap and some of the canned beer specials are amazing. Adrienne’s White Rabbit is located in a shopping center at 889 S. Main Street in Centerville. It is a perfect place for a happy hour after a long work day. Want a MUST DRINK this Easter weekend? This time of year, they are known for a PEEP SHOT. Yep, your shot may have a couple of the marshmallow bunny peeps hanging on the rim of the glass. How is that for unwinding? We suggest you start out your Friday evening here, this weekend….

Hairless Hare Brewery in Vandalia has some Great Beers

— HAIRLESS HARE BREWERY: Good beer, brewed on site, is the hallmark for this Easter weekend stop at 738 W. National Rd in Vandalia. The MUST DRINKS here are KICK BACK KOLSCH, AMERICAN ALE, BELGIAN HARE, T-DAWG AMBER ALE and SHADY RIVER WHEAT. Owners Matt Harris, Mike Legg and brewmaster Tony Dawes push the flavor envelope every month with new creations. The Hairless Hare also has some MUST EATS, the PIZZA. Homemade dough and premium toppings like salmon, are the reason these pizzas are unforgettable.

Speaking of unforgettable, do we have one for you, featuring Hairless Hare beers…. Chef House, Hungry Jax and the Big Ragu are excited for an upcoming Food Adventure dinner on April 1st at Company 7 BBQ featuring 5 food courses and 4 Hairless Hare Beers. Did you know you get all that and tip included for $25? Tickets are pre sale only and available at this LINK. Get your seat before they sell out !

— BUNNY’S HASTY TASTY PANCAKE HOUSE: Ok, this is The Big Ragu’s entry, so humor him. Bunny’s Hasty Tasty Pancake House at 3509 Linden Ave. is a Dayton icon. For the last 64 years, this place has been a staple in the Miami Valley. From the waitress BETTY who has worked there since 1974, to their comfort food, The Hasty Tasty Pancake House is one of a kind. We suggest you hit this place Saturday morning or Saturday 9pm and get PANCAKES as the MUST EAT, to soak up the weekend alcohol from the other 2 places. Want a different route? Another MUST EAT deal is the Friday night all you can eat fish fry for $8.25.

So there you go, 3 stops on the Adult Bunny Trail, this Easter weekend. Drink up, eat up and don’t overdo or you may oversleep through the Easter egg hunt!

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Bunnys Hasty Tasty Pancake House

All you want fish on Fridays Hasty Tasty 8.25

Pizza from Hairless Hare

Hairless Hare Beer Menu

Vandalia’s Brewery

Mike, Tony and Matt from Hairless Hare

The star of the Hasty Tasty Pancake House for 64 years

White Rabbit’s Peep Shot

Pour me a Hairless Hare Brew !

Homebrew Competition Now Accepting Entries

March 23, 2016 By Dayton Most Metro

The Fifth Street Brewpub’s 2nd Annual Member Homebrew Competition is now accepting entries! Bring your most creative brew to FSB and compete with your fellow member-owners. The competition is open to any amateur homebrewer age 21 or older who is a member of Fifth Street Brewpub.

THE DEAD LINE FOR ENTERING IS MAY 7, 2016. Winners to be contacted by Darren Link and announced later in May.

DOWNLOAD a pdf that contains everything you need to enter!

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Where to Go For Easter Brunch

March 21, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

Easter brunch is a combination of two delicious culinary traditions: Sunday brunch and Easter dinner. Add some pretty painted eggs and a chocolate bunny or two and you’ve got a day to celebrate. DaytonDining is happy to share with you this list of area restaurants are offering special meals featuring ham, lamb and plenty of local flair.

According to dining statistics only 15.6 percent of Americans will eat out for Easter, but you’ll want to be sure to make reservations ahead of time, as many eateries will book up quickly. If we missed a restaurant, please let us know in the comments below.

Easter Dining Options:

Sunday March 27, 2016

All-You-Can-Eat Family-Style Brunch

The Hawthorn Grill

Sunday March 27, 2016 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Easter Brunch

Basil’s on Market

Sunday March 27, 2016 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Easter Brunch

The Caroline

Sunday March 27, 2016 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM

Easter Brunch

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Sunday March 27, 2016 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Easter Brunch

Brio Tuscan Grille

Sunday March 27, 2016 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Easter Brunch

Bravo Cucina Italiano

Sunday March 27, 2016 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Easter Brunch

Hilton Garden Inn Beavercreek

Sunday March 27, 2016 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Easter Brunch

Park City Club

Sunday March 27, 2016 10:30 AM

Easter Brunch

El Meson

Sunday March 27, 2016 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

EASTER BRUNCH

Dayton Woman’s Club

Sunday March 27, 2016 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Easter Brunch Buffet

Jay’s Seafood

Sunday March 27, 2016 11:00 AM – 1:45 PM

Easter Buffet Brunch

View 162 Restaurant & Lounge at Crowne Plaza Hotel

Sunday March 27, 2016 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Easter Buffet Brunch

Taste

Sunday March 27, 2016 12:00 PM – 05:00 PM

Easter Buffet Brunch

View 162 Restaurant & Lounge at Crowne Plaza Hotel

Sunday March 27, 2016 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Easter Specials

The Dock

Sunday March 27, 2016 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Easter Brunch

Salar Restaurant and Lounge

Sunday March 27, 2016 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Young’s Jersey Dairy Annual Pint Sale Starts Thursday

March 21, 2016 By Dayton Most Metro

Every spring Young’s Jersey Dairy’s hosts a sale of their fabulous homemade ice cream made right there on the farm. This year’s sale starts Thursday March 24th and runs through MondayMarch 28th.

Young’s ice cream is made from a 15% butterfat mix (pasteurized milk, cream, and sugar mixture) which gives it a very rich taste. They make their ice cream with machines called batch freezers, which make 5 or 10 gallons of ice cream per batch. Each batch takes about 12-15 minutes to make. They add the flavorings at different stages of the process depending on how we want the ingredients mixed in.

The ice cream comes out of the machine at about 23-25 degrees and is immediately put into a specially built walk-in freezer that has a high wind velocity and an average temperature of 30 degrees below zero. Freezing ice cream quickly is one secret of making excellent ice cream. If you allow the ice cream to freeze slowly, large ice crystals will form and a rough texture will result (this is why when you try to freeze homemade ice cream it sometimes doesn’t taste very good the next day).

So pick up a prepacked pint for just $2.09, while supplies last. They start with several thousand pints of ice cream. This is a once a year sale, so don’t miss out! Stock up on Young’s homemade ice cream!

Flavors that will be ready for pick-up:

Vanilla	Strawberry
French Vanilla	Lemon Custard
Chocolate	Chocolate Fudge Brownie
Mint Chocolate Chip	Peaches & Cream
Cookie Dough	Black Raspberry
Chocolate P-Nut Butter	No Added Sugar Vanilla
P-Nut Butter Cup	Orange Sherbet
Cookies & Cream	Tiramisu Gelato
Butter Pecan	Cappuccino Latte Gelato
Black Walnut	Lemon Sorbetto
Cotton Candy	Caramel Chocolate Toffee
Cow Patty	Coffee
Sea Salty Caramel	Key Lime Crunch
Banana	Salty Caramel Pretzel
Bubble Gum	Chocolate Chip

Dayton’s Chef Showdown Champ Named

March 20, 2016 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

There was sizzle, drizzle, sear and even a little bit of fire when nine of Dayton’s premiere Chef’s went head to head in a Chopped inspired “Chef Showdown” Saturday. With three qualifying rounds on Saturday, chefs had 20 minutes to turn a mystery basket with 4 ingredients into a winning dish at the Dayton Home and Garden Show at the Dayton Convention Center.

On the Kroger stage, event emcee Jim Bucher helped introduce the mystery baskets, created by event producer Lisa Grigsby, of Dayton Most Metro. Basket one included Lychee Nuts, Chicken, canned spinach and cranberry cinnamon goat cheese. Chefs were able to supplement their appeizer with ingredients from the Kroger pantry.

The contest judges, brought in from Dayton Most Metro included: Kevin Rankin, Laura Rea, Duane Myers, Ann Roberts and Steve “Big Ragu” Milano

Local culinary fans packed the room where the competition took place at 11am, 1pm and 3pm respectively, and the results are in….

ROUND 1 WRAP UP:

Chef Candace Rinke, from Hawthorn Grill won round one with her chicken appetizer on a pita triangle. She barely edged out 2 other delicious chicken creations. One from Chef David Glynn, of Dayton Country Club, who incorporated numerous ingredients into a large chicken dish, and Chef Aaron Braun of Meadowlark who wowed the judges with his bacon wrapped chicken and goat cheese.

Chef Rinke’s Winning Chicken on Pita Appetizer

ROUND 2 WRAP UP:

Chef Mariah Gahagan, from Lily’s Bistro was victorious in round 2 with a salmon dish that flowed with a perfect melody of flavor, from edge to edge with greens and avocados. Close behind was Chef Richard Roberts, of De’Lish Cafe, who made a salmon pita appetizer with swiss cheese, and used a blow torch for a carmelized smoky flavor. Chef Crystal Coppock, from Wheat Penny also made it a tight race, with her salmon seared on spinach, with bamboo shoots, but as timer buzzed she realized her Tamarind sauce (one of the required ingredients), which was absolutely killer- according to the judges, didn’t make her plates.

ROUND 3 WRAP UP:

Scratch Catering owner Chef Matt Hayden took the winning honors in the final round in an epic battle that included a temporary flare up of flames. Using scallops, Matt concocted a deep fried fritter (Indian Pakora) with an amazing Indian influenced Tandoori sauce. Following close behind was Chef LeeAnne House, from HouseMade Sauces. LeeAnne’s appetizer was a colorful combo of sauteed greens, peppers and veggies with scallops on bruschetta. Also keeping the contest close was Chef Nathan Vance from Salar Restaurant, who

Round 2 of the Chef Showdown: Chef Gahagan, Chef Coppock and Chef Roberts

wowed the crowd with his unshakable concentration during the hectic round. Nathan’s creation included placing the scallops over greens, with some sauteed veggie and a delicious sauce drizzle.

SUNDAY’S CHEF SHOWDOWN FINALS:

At 1pm today at the DAYTON HOME AND GARDEN SHOW at the Convention Center, the three advancing chefs met up for a final round of competition. This time around they had 25 minutes to turn 5 mystery ingredients into an entree. As the clock started, it was revealed that shrimp, black beans, asparagus, canned peaches and canned tomatoes were the base for the meal.

Just a few minutes into cooking Chef Mariah’s burner malfunctioned and Chef Matt left his station to assist here, and Chef Candice reached over to pull Chef Matt’s saute pan off the fire, so his food didn’t burn. This sense of teamwork, even in the middle of a competition, just exemplifies the character of our local culinary community.

Judges Ann Roberts, a local foodie, Alexis Larsen of the DAI and writer for Dayton Daily News and Executive Chef Don Warfe of Christopher’s spent a good 10 minutes, tasting and deliberating and commenting on the expertise of the entrees from all the chefs. Warfe, who spent time on tv for Gordon Ramsey’s” Kitchen Nightmares” questioned the chefs about the use of ingredients and complimented the flavors of the food. Larsen shared she “was impressed with the ability of the trio to turn canned ingredients we often have in our pantry to fresh tasting, flavorful meals.” Ann Roberts had the honor of announcing that the “bread salad” created by Hawthorn Grill Chef/Owner Candace Rinke won her the title of Chef Showdown Championship and $500 cash from the Dayton Home & Garden Show.