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UD Students Hidden Gems Project Discovery # 3: Carmichael’s Pub

December 19, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro 1 Comment

Carmichael’s Pub

Location:        3011 Wayne Avenue carmichaels
Dayton, OH   45420

 

Contact Number:        937-258-6058

 

Hours of Operation:    Monday – Sunday

11:00 am – 11:00 pm

*Bar open until 2:30 am

By Greg Yerke

Looking to discover new dining venues with character around the City of Dayton? As part of the “Hidden Gems Project” conducted by students at the University of Dayton, this article was written to communicate the uncovering of a few local dining spots and their historical background. We were required to make visits to each place, interview the owners and/or workers, and record our experiences of each “Hidden Gem”. The benefit that came from this project is that it serves as a means to learn about the history of Dayton through restaurants which have been around for generations. It also helps to spread the word that these restaurants are still around and have their own story to tell—along with their food and spirits.

Carmichael’s Pub is one of those places where you can see and feel the history. This pub has been around since the early 1930’s. Originally the building currently occupied by Carmichael’s Pub was three different businesses. These consisted of the bar, a convenience store, and a drug store. Now Carmichael’s Pub spans all three storefronts.

The current pub has gone through many hands to get to its current owner, Chris Carmichael. He was the sixth owner of the building when he purchased it in 2010. Since then he has done much to improve the overall appearance and quality of the pub in an attempt to point the pub into a new, family oriented place where you can go and hangout with your family and friends. These improvements include taking out the old carpet to show the original hardwood floor, moving the main cooler to give more room, adding tables, pool table, arcade games, TV’s, and a projector for the big games and. The major improvement, however, is the addition of the kitchen which opened in June of 2010. Out of the kitchen come home cooked meals. Best known for their burger and wings, though, Carmichael’s Pub has a homemade special every day for $6.

carmichaels2I recently visited Carmichael’s Pub for dinner. Upon arrival I was surprised at how roomy it was on the inside. Immediately after walking in, it is easy to tell that the pub did not take up the entire space; it is easy to see that there were three storefronts that now make up Carmichael’s Pub. We sat at a table in an area that looked like where the bar was before all three storefronts joined. In this section was the original wooden bar from the early 1930’s, a few tables, and electronic dart boards. There were a few people hanging out and playing darts with each other. We were greeted by the manager and ordered food. I ordered the Carmella Melt; a turkey sandwich with bacon, cheese, and tomato on Asiago bread and pressed to a nice crisp. All the items on the menu are reasonably priced for what you are getting, a homemade meal. I left very satisfied with the food and the experience and will be going back in the near future.

 

Read the previous stories in the UD Hidden Gems Project:

Frank’s Tavern

Falb’s Restaurant

 

 

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Avoid Mall Crowds, Find Gifts at 2nd Street Market!

December 18, 2013 By Dayton937 1 Comment

Walt’s Salsas and Sauces: Great Local Gift Idea

Are you tired of wrestling a redneck for the latest xbox at Wal-Mart?  Behind on Christmas shopping?  Sick of long checkout lines at the mall or department stores? The Food Adventures Crew feels your pain.  Have you thought about shopping for unique Christmas Gifts at Dayton’s 2nd Street Market?  We think it is the perfect place to find unique Christmas Gifts, birthday gifts or any gift occasion for that matter.   This is part 2 of our market series (last week was FOOD, CLICK HERE to view).

Follow our advice and you’re sure to be a hit with the family, with some of the best local gifts around.

Consider this The Big Ragu, Hungry Jax and Chef House’s,  Gift Giving guide to the 2nd street Market with a Food Adventure twist.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

 — The 2nd Street Market is located near downtown at 600 E. 2nd Street and is open 3 days: Thursday & Friday 11am-3pm,  and Saturday 8am – 3pm.

Some of the Best Toffee on Earth: Click to enlarge this local treasure

— Dozens of local vendors from crafts to wine, and of course, local foodstuffs.

 

MUST GIFTS:

— THE TOFFEE from SWEET NOTHINGS : Our favorite flavor is the Dark Almond Sea Salt Toffee.  Actually, all of the toffees use sea salt.  Other great flavors are Milk Chocolate Macadamia Nut and Dark Chocolate Cashew.  A great gift for the chocolate lovers in the family.  The Big Ragu considers Sweet Nothings his favorite toffee of all time.

 

— THE OLIVE OILS from THE OLIVE TREE : Have friends or family that love to cook ? Here is a perfect gift idea.  This vendor has some amazing, flavor infused olive oils.  May we suggest our favorite, the Sundried Tomato Parmesan Garlic Olive Oil.  You can actually sample all of the olive oils and choose your favorite from the many unique flavors.  We also love the Basil Flavored Olive Oil and the Strawberry Peach Balsamic Vinegar Olive Oil.

 

— SALSA and SAUCES from WALT’S HOMEMADE SALSA :  Family owned operation, selling jars of salsas in various styles and spiciness.  Some extra hot, some medium and some mild, their products are extremely tasty.  You can even sample Walt’s new lines of BBQ Sauces that are also available by the jar.  Their gift baskets make a fun Christmas present with a local twist !

 

— HOMEMADE ITEMS from MONCO INDUSTRIES:  Monco is a local company that provides jobs for special needs people or local residents with disabilities.  The result is a win-win for the community.  Great gifts made by a great organization.  Our favorite gifts here are the pet treats and the stuffed animals.  Make sure you stop by and get a gift from this company, and share the true meaning of Christmas.

 

— HANDCRAFTED BELTS and LEATHER CUFFS from VINTAGELIZ 1974:  We say, “these gifts are pretty kick ass.”  Timeless, leather accessories, made by hand in Dayton.  Take some time to check out this cool vendor.

 

— SCARVES from NEW WORLD ALPACA TEXTILES:  Perfect winter gift!  They have various items made with fleece from alpaca animals that are raised in a local farm in Brookville.  The also sell socks and beautiful artisan rugs !   Great gifts this time of the year.

 

Must Gifts: The Specialty Olive Oils at The Olive Tree

Honorable Mention:  The Wine Gallery also has some good deals on unique wines, and a friendly service staff.  Want unique?  How about Maria’s Unique Foods, with wild selections like jars of pickled eggs in various flavors.  They also have great gift basket ideas.

For all of us that love to buy local when we can, the 2nd Street market is a great place to ‘put your money where your mouth is. ‘  We have mentioned some of our favorites, but there are many more vendors with great gift ideas.  Avoid the crowds SHOP LOCAL!

FOOD ADVENTURES would like to take this time to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  May the Holiday Season bring you joyous times with friends and family.  We are sincerely grateful with the overwhelming feedback received with our blog and  have some exciting plans in store for 2014.   We appreciate each and every one of you for taking the time to read and comment on our social media outlets.

Call us if you need a Santa, We don’t even need padding.  Happy shopping !!

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Sundried Tomato Parmesan Garlic Olive Oil
Sundried Tomato Parmesan Garlic Olive Oil

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Chef Anne Kearney Steps Away From The Kitchen…For A Night

December 18, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

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Rue Dumaine Chef/Owner Anne Kearney  has challenged her staff to take over for the night and shares her thoughts here in an excerpt from her weekly email:

Since early 2000 POP-UP restaurants have been happening across the world. Chefs are taking over vacant spaces (former restaurants, store fronts, barns, ect) to create their own restaurant for a one, two possibly 3 day long run and seeing what they can make happen. It sounds like a challenge and a bit of hard work but it also sounds appealing and unique. I thought we could take the essence of the POP-UP and have a little fun of our own, start with small steps.

 

Less than I week ago I set my PM line cooks to task. I asked them to put their heads together to craft a unique Rue Dumaine experience, in celebration of Christmas dining with close friends and family. The evening will feature a 4-course menu of newly created dishes fashioned by Nate Vance, Aaron Allen, Chris Coherd, and David Howells. My kick ass AM krewe: Devin Conahan, Jaime  Bondurant and Megan McAfee will work to support their efforts by receiving then stocking each item needed for this menu. Devin will create the mise en place list then he and his AM partners will begin production on many of the items and their components. Brian and I will be close at hand with guidance and assistance as needed. This is exciting to see these hard working men and women making it happen from creation to execution.

 

 

The menu was created after the cooks sat down to brainstorm a few times. I gave them very few perimeters, one of which was to utilize an item from the LAND, SEA, and AIR. They each brought their personal preferences and experiences to the table. I am pleased with their first effort.

Refuse d’hiver
House-smoked Õra King salmon, Chardonnay crème fraîche, beet**-citrus reduction, pea shoots**, tarragon emulsion
Duck rillette roulade, balsamic brown butter, farm fresh egg**
Brasato al Midolo (marrow stuffed, braised beef shank), roasted seasonal vegetables**
Winter spice cake, roasted pear**-pistachio ice cream, burnt Italian meringue aka Baked Alaska done their way
$55++

Take a look at your calendar for Monday December 23rd, 2013 then pick up the phone and give Miss Mindy a call (937.610.1061) to secure a reservation, seating is limited to 50. Enjoy our Refuse d’hiver (winter) dinner with seating available for 5-9pm seating. Our regular core menu will be offered throughout the evening as well.

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The Second Discovery by UD Students Hidden Gems Project: Frank’s Tavern

December 15, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro 1 Comment

Looking to discover new dining venues with character around the City of Dayton? As part of the “Hidden Gems Project” conducted by students at the University of Dayton, this is the second article in the series to communicate the uncovering of a few local dining spots and their historical background. We were required to make visits to each place, interview the owners and/or workers, and record our experiences of each “Hidden Gem”. The benefit that Frankscame from this project is that it serves as a means to learn about the history of Dayton through restaurants which have been around for generations. It also helps to spread the word that these restaurants are still around and have their own story to tell—along with their food and spirits.

Frank’s Tavern



Location:       1669 Webster St.  Dayton OH 45404

Hours of Operation:          Monday-Sunday   5:30am -2am

By Stephen Fruehe

Established in the early 50s, Frank’s Tavern was the go to spot of the local Chrysler plant workers across the street. By 5:30am the night shift would walk in and greeted by Frank himself. His establishment was welcoming for everyone back then as Franksinsidemuch as it is today. The experience itself is enough to keep going back. Once there, you will find an assortment of activities including pool, darts, television, and the friendly inviting staff. “It’s a family” says Jim, a regular at Frank’s. “Everyone is cool [and] it’s the working man’s bar.” With regulars from companies such as Buddy Sheet Metal, Behr, Molly, and many others, Frank’s Tavern holds within itself a variety   of cultures under its roof all hours throughout the day. If the atmosphere alone isn’t enough to return, the meals will make sure you keep coming back.


Below are the lunch specials that last from 10:30-2. They are different every day of the entire month so watch out for your favorites. These meals are carefully crafted to perfection and are in high demand during those times. It is recommended to come early if you would like any chance of getting the meal. It is first come first serve and gets crowed extremely fast. The lunch specials include their famous lasagna, pork tenderloin, and much more. Frank’s Tavern is the all-around place to be for food and experience. Walking in, we were instantly welcomed and part of the family.FranksMenu   Frank’s Tavern, established nearly 60 years ago, still holds true to its roots of a culturally diverse and social atmosphere. As a local hangout for manufacturing workers in the Dayton area, Frank’s Tavern provides its guest with an affordable meal, various entertainment, and an overall memorable experience that will have you come back for more. I am gratefully for having the opportunity to work with the City of Dayton and explore new cultures and experiences.

 

This is the 2nd in a series of articles by a team from Professor Blust’s Engineering students.  The first article can be read here:  Falb’s Restaurant.

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Wear Your Christmas Sweater & Get a FREE Pizza!

December 14, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

uglysweatersquareWear your Ugly Christmas Sweater to the All-You-Can-Eat Buffet on Monday, December 16th and get a certificate for a FREE pizza.

Plus, let Beavercreek Pizza Dive take your picture and enter you in their Ugliest Christmas Sweater Contest. The wearer of the winning sweater will get a Holiday Pizza Party with a Bomber, Pizzas, Bread & Pretzel Bites, and Ultimate Ugly Sweater Bragging Rights.

Get all the pizza, salad, and bread & pretzel bites you can eat for just $6.99 for adults and $1.99 for children ten and younger. It’s a great night to try Signature Pizzas, get a slice of the Bomber, or sample some of our yet-to-make-the-menu creations.

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Local, Legendary Food Adventures at 2nd Street Market – Part 1

December 13, 2013 By Dayton937 1 Comment

Some of the Best of Dayton, all in one place !

How about one building that combines some of the best cooks in Dayton and lines them up along the wall in their own vendor booths?  It’s not a dream, it’s reality in downtown Dayton.

This is the first of 2 Food Adventure  installments over the next few days, and both cover Dayton’s 2nd Street Market.  What a shocker, the first one focuses on FOOD !

The Big Ragu & Crew have become semi-regulars at the market over the past few years.  Some of our tastiest excursions have been in this treasure trove of great eats.

Variety is the spice of life, and this is true for the market located on the corner of Webster and 2nd Street.  If you have never  stopped in, then you haven’t had some for Dayton’s best.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— A great place to grab a bite to eat and a unique place to do some Christmas shopping !!!  The official address is 600 E. Second St.

— The market is open 3 days: Thursday & Friday 11am-3pm,  and Saturday 8am – 3pm.   The great offerings are overwhelming and coming here has become one of our Food Adventure addictions.

— Many vendors offer fresh fruit & vegetables.  Others offer freshly baked desserts and breads.  You want more?  How about cheeses, meats, spices, canned goods and more.  There are more local, fresh and organic choices here than anyplace we know of in Dayton.

The best tasting side you never heard of: Sweet Potato Quinoa from Chef Case

 

MUST EATS:

— THE SMOKED SALMON CREPE at CREPE BOHEME :  The Big Ragu will tell you this is the best place in Dayton to get a crepe.   Crepe master Sabine combines the smoked salmon with goat cheese, capers and grilled vegetables.  It is a symphony in your mouth.  Her secret is using the freshest ingredients around and flavor combinations that will knock your socks off.    Not a salmon fan? No worries..  choose one of the menu items or “make your own” crepe with various ingredients.  Prepare to be blown away.Honorable Mention: The crepe with Nutella, marshmallows and blackberries.  All the taste of guilty pleasure with not so much guilt.

— FAMOUS CHICKEN PANINI from THE CHEF CASE : Chef Joe Fish believes that using local ingredients promotes fresh flavor.  Here he works some magic with a whole herb grilled chicken breast and Artesian Basil Pesto.  The panini is made on fresh bread and pressed, thereby melting provolone and Parmesan cheese into gooey deliciousness.   The chef is a Culinary Institute of America graduate and creates some of the best tastes in town.  In fact, there are so many delicious menu items here that we have to give honorable mention to two more of them.  First, make sure you try a serving of the Sweet Potato Quinoa.   It is a healthy, flavorful side dish that not many people know about.  Trust us on this !  Lastly the MONTE CRISTO PANINI is a sandwich you need to get your hands on.  It is ham, turkey and swiss cheese finished with a pure maple syrup drizzle.  Give your taste buds a good value for around 7 bucks.

Peanut Brittle Cupcakes from Purely Sweet Bakery (click to enlarge)

 — THE DISTINGUISED DARBY at CHEEKY MEAT PIES: Who doesn’t love tasty meat and spices in a flaky crust?  Forget about calories, the taste is worth every mouthful.  This original take on New Zealand Street food is gaining a bit of a cult following in the Miami Valley.  “The Darby” verison is ground beef mixed with spices for a delicious combo.  The meat pies are hand held and made to be mobile.  Be careful when taking a bite, they are hot inside !  A friendly staff makes the experience that much more fun.  Honorable Mention:  The Dirty Bird Meat Pie is a tasty treat and a perfect bite “on the go” at the market.  It features chicken and a delicious sauce.  We can’t describe these fantastic meat pies, you just gotta try them !

— THE WASABI PEAS at THE SPICE RACK:   The Big Ragu can’t help himself.  He craves these, and you will too.  Dried peas, dipped in wasabi and sold by the box for only 2 bucks.  Perfect for snacking at home, but we warn you.. ADDICTIVE !  The spice rack has some many incredible items from Amish butter to incredible spice rubs.  Check this place out for some hidden treasures for the foodie in you.

— POLLO GUISADO at AREPAS and CO. : Braised chicken thigh (although we ask for the shredded white meat chicken instead), mixed with tomatoes, red peppers, onions and green beans.  All of it is served over rice and plantains.  Finally pick from one of various sauce toppings drizzled on top.  We pick two (garlic and hot sauce) !  Get a friend to help you lift this plate and eat it.  HUGE PORTION !

The best crepes in Dayton are at Crepe Boheme

— THE SHRIMP WITH HOT CHILI SAUCE at BAAN THAI NOI:  We are always pleasantly surprised with Baan Thai Noi’s dishes.  Our favorite is the Shrimp with Hot Chili Sauce.  Two skewers of grilled basil shrimp are served over fried rice with a side of shredded cabbage and a delicious spring roll.  The key to this dish is the sauce we choose to top the shrimp. The hot chili sauce is so sweet, with some heat and a whole lot of taste.  Don’t knock it til you try it, this one is  a sleeper !

Is your mouth watering yet?  Well the good news is, the weekend is here and they are open !  Get yourself down there and stroll around the grounds and soon you’ll be tastin’ Dayton.

More Honorable mentions include:

The Cupcakes at Purely Sweet Bakery,  The Cabbage Rolls at Kolbs Bakery, The Jumbalaya at All Souped Up,  The Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna) at Azra’s, and some good coffee at Caffeine by Carl.

We would be remiss if we didnt mention that their are numerous other fantastic farm vendors with fresh vegetables, honey, fresh maple syrup and organic milk.  Check them all out while you are there.

The 2nd Street Market is truly Food Adventure  paradise !!

In the market for some more from the “Miami Valley foodies ?”  Then “like” Food Adventures on Facebook by clicking HERE !

Check out some of our best photos yet  in the gallery below from our numerous trips to the 2nd Street Market over the years !!!

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UD Students Hidden Gems Project Discovers Falb’s Restaurant

December 11, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro 2 Comments

Looking to discover new dining venues with character around the City of Dayton? As part of the “Hidden Gems Project” conducted by students at the University of Dayton, this article was written to communicate the uncovering of a few local dining spots and their historical background. We were required to make visits to each place, interview the owners and/or workers, and record our experiences of each “Hidden Gem”. The benefit that came from this project is that it serves as a means to learn about the history of Dayton through restaurants which have been around for generations. It also helps to spread the word that these restaurants are still around and have their own story to tell—along with their food and spirits.

 

FALBFalb’s Restaurant  
201 Kiser St, Dayton, OH 45404          (937) 224-4496
Hours:  Mon- Fri 930am – 7pm

In 1920 Karl Falb opened up a store on 201 Kiser St selling dry goods to the local neighborhood. Residents working at the Dayton Casting plant, as well as General Motors and other tool shops, would frequent the store. One day, a worker entered the store on his lunch break and asked the owners if they would make him a sandwich, to which they happily obliged. This encounter in the early 30’s gave way to the place serving food regularly, and to this day is known as Falb’s Restaurant.

 

A family business, Falb’s is now owned by two brothers Joe and Dwayne Falb who took over from their father Joseph Falb in 1993. Joseph ran the restaurant with his brother Carl and sister Paula since 1970—Joe and Dwayne’s grandfather Karl originally opened the place along with his wife and managed the business before then. Karl was a carpenter who worked on the Barney Smith railroad box cars. He built the new room for the restaurant right onto his house, originally a double house.

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Falb’s has also seen its fair share of tough times. With GM leaving and Dayton Casting gone since the early 80’s the number of workers stopping in went down. Smoking bans and recent economy has also impacted the restaurants business. Despite all this Falb’s has managed to continue its operation. “Having the place attached to the house really helped to stay in business”, Joe said in a personal interview, “there was no additional rent or mortgage that we had to worry about.” Workers hailing from Pepsi and Select Tool & Dye are current local businesses that continue to support the simple restaurant.

 

The restaurant has really been tailored to operate around the manufacturing setting, “It’s a working man’s place” stated Joe. Workers were attracted to the spot because they could walk into the cafeteria styled set up and get a quick bite to eat within 2-3 minutes, and have plenty of time for the rest of their lunch breaks. A wood floor has been kept so that customers could feel they could walk in without worrying about tracking in mud or dirt from the outdoors. The wood floor allows it to easily be swept out. At the end of prohibition Falb’s also offered more of a “tavern feel” to its customers.

FalbmenuIn a visit to Falb’s Restaurant with a few other students we were greeted by both the owners who were working the counter and conversing with their customers. We chose sandwiches for our lunch off of their menu along with a couple soft drinks. “The chicken sandwich is probably one of the most popular sandwiches that people like to get around here” said Dwayne. I chose the swiss steak to sit down and eat at the restaurant and took a chicken sandwich for the road. Both were simple and very good, as well as reasonably priced.  Monthly specials are also offered at the restaurant, cabbage rolls were the special featured on our visit. Falb’s Restaurant is a friendly, time tested restaurant of the city of Dayton, and is one of its “Hidden Gems.”

 

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Gift Ideas For The Beer Geek In Your Life

December 10, 2013 By Jeff Heater Leave a Comment

Surely at some point, you’ve been trolling Facebook and seen the snarky e-card that says;3efa1fb3e4acc8036cf9d93b43644b00-300x210
If you think I’m hard to buy for, you don’t know where the liquor [beer] store is.

Well, frankly, it’s simply not that easy.  As anyone with a true Beer Geek in their life can probably tell you, It can be a slippery slope.   Beer?   Which beer, what style, barrel aged, steeped over vanilla beans, a special cross over collaboration with three different locally produced yeast strains?!?  What if they’ve already had it? What if someone’s brother said it wasn’t good?!

What if, indeed. With Christmas hot on our heels, I would like to offer a few suggestions for Beer Geek gift giving. Some are blatantly obvious, while others are quite specific. Still, getting those gears turning is sometimes half the battle.

This time of year there is always the packaged set with beer and glassware. Who doesn’t like their glassware?! But seriously, how many Mad Elf glasses does one need? While these boxes are nice, the selection is typically limited. Note: My Mother in Law gave me a box set of Triple Karmeliet last year, and I could not have been more satisfied.

While any good Geek will appreciate a wide variety of solid craft beers, let’s look past the beer and into the wider picture.  Let’s accessorize that beer!

Nothing complements a good beer quite like good food. There are several great, local, places that offer the best of both. Chappy’s, Lucky’s, Spinoza’s,…, the list is long and often reported about. A few new chain stores have popped up in the area; BJ’s, Pies and Pints, and The Yard House in Cincinnati. Who doesn’t like a nice gift card?

Okay, on to specifics;

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Hermetus Bottle Opener & Resealer

 

This bottle opener is all the rage within the local homebrew club. This opener is specifically designed to reseal the bottle (temporarily).  Some geeks want more than one.  It’s perfect for any  tasting session, or that quiet night with a bomber of suds for one.

 

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This opener is my personal favorite. It removes the cap without any wear or tear. Which, I must add, also means the cap can be reapplied to the bottle. But that’s not what goes thru most beer geeks minds! Those caps are little treasures. Whether they become refrigerator magnets, part of a mosaic coffee table top, or simply tossed into cigar box, they are mementos.

 

 

The United States of Beer: Unique Beer Tasting Map

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While there are a number of tasting journals out there, this one will be certain to attract attention. With apps like Untapped I don’t see a lot of traditional note taking these days.

So why not step up the game and offer a new challenge?  Give your geek the task of logging a brew for all 50 States. The fine people at 33 Books offer a journal for just about everything.  In the event that Santa is reading this…, you know, add it to my list.

 

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Neoprene  6 Pack Bottle Tote

The Neoprene six pack holder.  What better way to, recycle, reduce, and reuse?! I certainly can’t speak for anyone else, but it’s a rare thing for me to buy a whole four or six pack of anything. With stores like Belmont Party Supply, and the Liquor and Wine Warehouse, having the option of buying single bottles, I’m more apt to build my own sixer.

Of course there are several nationally published beer-centric magazines. There’s a whole section…, okay, shelf in any new or used book store devoted to beer.  One can find some serious gems in a used book store.  It’s always at the end of the food section, nestled warmly between the wine and cocktail bibles. Just in case you don’t want to walk in the book store asking for the beer section.

Last but not least, don’t forget those local breweries! It seems like every week there is something new in the Miami Valley. There are bus tours sprouting up. Explore that local beer. I know one geek that would be happy with an empty growler from Yellow Springs Brew Co. I won’t name any names…

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Whatever you do, do not assume that your beer geek wants to be a home brewer! If they have mentioned it in passing, great! Beer geeks know how to drop hints. Not all who love good craft beer desire to make their own.  Please don’t find yourself at Bed Bath and Beyond staring blankly at the Mr. Beer kits. If your geek is a brewer, go straight to Brewtensils!

In the end, it’s all about good beer and all that goes with it. There’s always that 750 of Chimay that no one will refuse. They’ll simply question why the White and not the Blue?  Which, of course, is why they provide the handy little box set with the glass.

And I swear, if one of those Corkcicle things finds its way into my stocking…, well, look for my name on this year’s Oscar list for Best Actor.

Cheers!

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Loose Meat: The Mystery of MAID-RITE Sandwiches

December 5, 2013 By Dayton937 5 Comments

Classic meal

Maid-Rites with a Little Kings: Click on photo for full effect

Usually when someone says “loose meat” it has never been a compliment, until now.  On the outskirts of the Miami Valley, in the town of Greenville, a legendary burger joint has existed since 1934.  It is called Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe.

Over the years it has developed a cult following.  People drive miles, and even come from out of state to taste their ‘burgers.’  They aren’t even burgers, they are “loose meat sandwiches” or “Maid Rites.”    Why are so many people coming to eat these sandwiches and why are they so good ??   The Big Ragu and Crew set out to solve the mystery.

We have a had a handful of Food Adventures to Maid Rite either after the Darke County fair, or on a whim, or to satisfy an insatiable craving.

Over the years we realized that there are 2 types of people, those that have never tried Maid Rite Hamburgers, and those who have tried it and cant figure out how they make them.

 

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— The main attraction is the maid rite loose meat sandwich. The sweet taste of the meat has developed three major theories of how they are prepared 1) Some think they are steamed in pepsi or coke  2) Some claim they are steamed in beer  3) Others say that sugar is added to the meat before cooking.

Out Front

A Greenville Icon Since 1934

— The eatery is a small, no frills, brick building located at 125 N. Broadway St. in Greenville, Ohio and worth the trip.  Locally owned they claim no relation to the MAID-RITE sandwich shop franchises in Iowa etc…

— Limited menu with 4 sandwich choices which include loose meat, chicken salad, egg salad or ham salad sandwiches.  Shakes, sundaes, beer, soft drinks and chips are available too.

— The employees are very protective of the recipe and process of the sandwiches.  We were unable to get the secret recipe after badgering the employees and managers.  We were threatened with spatulas and told we would be picking shards of Little Kings bottles out of our rumps for a week.  Sorry for the letdown, folks.

— For some unknown reason, it is now customary to stick your gum on the outside of the building.   Literally thousands of wads of chewed gum have been stuck on every outside wall of the establishment.

— Bathrooms are located in a separate building around back, adding even more uniqueness and oddness to this place.  They also have a drive up window for a quick meat fix.

How do they make the meat so sweet ???

How do they make the meat so sweet ???

 

MUST EATS:

— THE CHEESE RITE SANDWICH:  This is the classic maid rite sandwich with cheese.  What is a Maid-Rite Sandwich?  Think of it as a sloppy joe but with no sauce. It is served on a soft bun, slapped with meat and toppings, and wrapped tightly in wax paper.   The meat has a sweet taste to it.  This sandwich is topped with a squirt of mustard, a couple of pickle slices and a slice of cheese.  They run about $1.95 and the average person could eat 2 or 3 of them.  You can get the Big Jim version which adds ham, but we prefer the original Cheese-Rite.  Eating one is a unique experience, and you have to try it.  Warning: once you unwrap one, we hold no responsibility for future addiction.

— CHOCOLATE MALT:  Creamy, sinful and made just for you.  You cant go wrong with this delicious, cool classic.

— LITTLE KINGS CREAM ALE BOTTLES: Oh come on , you gotta make it a full blown Food Adventure and wash it down with a icon from Schoenling Brewery.  Ok, wanna be a snob?  Then grab a Heineken instead.

— MIKESELLS POTATO CHIPS:  No fries in this establishment, so choose your hometown chip instead.  They have a nice selection of Dayton’s favorite potato chip.  It is a good pairing with the simple, classic sandwich.

Gum Wall

Click to enlarge: Partial shot of the Gum Wall outside Maid-Rite

 

A couple of sidenotes:  Make sure you bring cash, because that is the only form of payment they accept.  Also, hours are 10am-10pm except Fri and Sat when they stay open until 11pm.

Amazing isn’t it?  A formula for success being a squished, sloppy joe like sandwich served in a small diner with people sticking gum to the walls outside.  But people come back every day in droves.  WHY??  It is the curiously sweet tasting, delicious loose meat sandwiches.  The workers feverishly tossing the ground meat, stuffing buns,  wrapping it quickly, and tossing across the counter.  It is the personality of the place.  If you have never visited this spot, make sure you put it on your “Food Adventure hit list.”   Maid Rite is one-of-a kind.

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Lebanon Raceway to Close Saturday, After 65 Years

December 2, 2013 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

End of an Era: Lebanon Raceway will close Saturday Dec 7th at midnight

Like many of you saw in our RESTAURANTS CLOSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN ARTICLE, all good things must come to an end.  Today, The Big Ragu & Crew add another name to this list .. sort of.  Some of our favorite Food Adventures have been at sporting events.  It is with sadness that we announce that one such place, Lebanon Raceway, will be closing this Saturday after 65 years of harness horse racing.  The reason for the closing is to make way for a new racetrack and casino in Monroe.    We are going to miss this place and the years of memories it gave us.

Last week at the track, we said our goodbyes.  We savored the sights and the memories.  We bought a program and a pen (superstition), and sat in the front row behind the glass, cheering for our horses to come in.  It takes some dexterity to hold a beer, hot dog, and program while watching the race and hollering.   The crowd was sparse, but enthusiastic.  We had some winners, and some losers, but loved every minute of the 13 races that night.

Click to enlarge this must eat: Tenderloin Sandwich

We have placed bets to win, place and show.  We even knocked out a daily double or a trifecta here and there.  But, to us, the live horse racing was just half of the story. We also loved the cheap food and beer.   From must eats like hot dogs and pork tenderloin sandwiches to  popcorn and hamburgers, Lebanon Raceway had more than just concession stands.  They had some good sporting event eats that became a tradition for us over the past 20 years.  The characters that serve the food are also a big part of the experience.  The bar area was always interesting, with the bartenders pouring bottled beers into a plastic cup, sometimes two or 3 at a time.  Foam?  …sometimes, just deal with it…

Opened in 1948, the race track facility is showing its age a little, but there is something special about this place.  Maybe it is the sound of the horses whizzing past, or the trumpets before each race.  Lebanon Raceway is known as the “cradle of drivers,” having produced some of the best harness racing jockeys in the nation.  Their other motto is “pace baby pace,” referring to the trotting horses.  This place is full of personality from the announcers to the bet window workers.  We wanted to share our Food Adventure memories and let people know that this Friday and Saturday are the final days of live racing at Lebanon.

Yes it is true, this weekend is your last chance to experience Lebanon Raceway, so saddle up and visit this Dayton area icon one last time.  Races will be Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 6:30pm.  Literally – “down the stretch they come !!”  Need directions?  CLICK HERE.  Want more horsing around with THE BIG RAGU, CHEF HOUSE and HUNGRY JAX?  Then ‘like’ FOOD ADVENTURES on FACEBOOK by clicking HERE !

Check out our photos and memories from Lebanon Raceway in our gallery below:

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Experience a Medieval Holiday at WSU

December 2, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

entranceJoin your fellow guests for hot wassail and eggnog before dinner. As the trumpeter leads you into the Great Hall to await the royal party, you will be transported back to the 16th century where you will be surrounded by a wave of talented performers—musicians, singers, dancers, the puppet master, and the jester. The bountiful feast will please both your stomach and your heart. Whether it’s your first visit or your 31st, the Madrigal Dinner
will fill you with the joy of the holiday season!
During the Middle Ages and continuing well into the Renaissance, the holiday season was a time when guests traveled great distances to the castles of wealthy friends and family members to feast, dance and exchange news in a celebration that lasted several days. After the rigorous fast of the Advent season, elaborate preparations were made to ensure a truly festive event.

The banquet at Christmas, as on other great holidays, was not an isolated meal, but rather a series of celebrations filled with pageantry and circumstance. After prayers in chapel or at the table, trumpet fanfares signaled the service of specific courses and dishes within the feast. Guests danced, told stories, and sang in enthusiastic outbursts of merrymaking.

Since 1983, the annual Madrigal Dinner, produced each December by the Wright State University Student Union with the Department of Music, has provided the greater Dayton community with a musical and dramatic interpretation of these fabulous medieval ceremonial feasts. What began as a single performance has become an established tradition that spans four evenings and entertains over 1,300 guests.

So, come one, come all, and enjoy traditional English fare, amidst the antics of jesters and manorfolk, dancing and revelry, the Puppet Master, and the wonderfully interwoven lines of the madrigal song. See the Student Union Apollo Room transformed into the Great Hall of Wright Manor where guests are treated to the voices of the Wright State Chamber Singers, medieval dances choreographed by the Tudor Rose Performing Troupe, and the music of Wind in the Woods Early Music Ensemble.
Wes Hale!

Dinner Menu:
Wassail
Medieval Sallat
Beefe and Leeke Pie
Appyl Almynde Stuffed Turkey Breast
Wylde Ryse Blend
Honey Glazed Carrotes and Parsnips
Brannbrede
Bûche Noël
Plomme Poddyng

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Feast for the Community

November 28, 2013 By Megan Cooper Leave a Comment

feastThere’s a bit of a storied history of the event that has come to be known as the Feast of Giving. Previously sponsored by a corporate foundation, in 2008 they decided to give it up as a major event, but Dayton wasn’t ready to let it go quietly. In fact, there was quite an uproar. Now, a true community effort – with the combined support of  Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio, Stratacache, Lastar, RTA, ABC22/FOX45 and hundreds of partners and volunteers – this is the fifth year that it has been the Feast of Giving.

I had heard about this free Thanksgiving meal, but never really understood what it was. Without taking the time to learn about it, I assumed it was a large-scale soup kitchen set-up. Just like I wouldn’t take advantage of the generosity of a service organization feeding the homeless on any other day, I sure wasn’t going to go in for a meal on Thanksgiving.

I sure was wrong.

The Feast of Giving, Thanksgiving in Dayton is an event that reaches out to bring the entire community together. It is a dinner, a feast2celebration, a community event based on the following principles:
To provide a dinner for anyone that might be spending the holiday alone.
To provide a dinner for those that are homeless or less fortunate.
To provide a dinner for anyone who wants to attend.

I talked to a couple people who work behind the scenes to make the event happen. Leslie Barrow, from the Dayton Convention Center – the host of the annual event – shared that over the last five years it really has become a huge community event. Complete with live music by the Chris Bowman Band, guests eat, drink, dance and celebrate the day. Kids have their own room with special kid-themed arts, crafts, tattoos, music and more. Plus, Ident-A-Kid will be there providing their services.

Continuing the family theme, for those who need – gloves, hats and coats are available to keep kids and adults warm as winter blows into Dayton.

Although there are many services for those who may need extra support, this is a community party for every. Barrow shared that in the past, she’s visited a friend from church each Thanksgiving. When Barrow asked about this year, her friend said, “I’m not cooking this year – I’m coming (to the Feast of Giving) with you. I’m 65; I want to volunteer and enjoy the meal and the day.” The fact that it’s a party for the whole community is reflected in the numbers – the number of guests coming through the lines has doubled in the last 5 years. Barrow says, “it’s a wonderful melting pot of people – a true reflection of this country and our community.”

Last year, they broke a record with over 8,500 attendees and they’re prepared for all that and more. The volunteer slots are all taken – but you can still enjoy the meal and the day. There’s room at the table (and on the dance floor and in the crafts room and at the karaoke stage) for you and your family. Join in the community celebration. With the party happening from 11AM – 2PM, you can enjoy lunch with your neighbors in the region and dinner with your family.

feast1Kathy Shearer from Ovations Food Service (the catering company that handles all the food preparation) shared that the Feast is a “true community event.”  Shearer has noticed many changes since the event has become the “Feast of Giving.” She lists so many reason why there’s a great positive feeling from everyone – no ticket is required, it’s all-you-can-eat, there are plenty of events and everyone has a great time. Is it a family event? Shearer shared the story of a multi-generational family of 28 people who came to the Feast because there wasn’t room in anyone’s home to get that many people around a table. There’s plenty of room at the Feast!

RTA buses are free from anywhere to downtown until 4PM, and guests who drive can park in the Transportation Center Garage for free.

Over 500 volunteers come together to make the event a reality. But don’t plan on deciding to help out at the last minute – all the volunteer slots have been filled since late September by families, church groups, organizations, individuals and friends. People are still calling, and the team has to turn away volunteers every year. (If you really want to get in on the action of serving, House of Bread and many other great service organizations accept volunteers 365 days/year.)  Donations to this great event are accepted through a fund at The Dayton Foundation.

Starting at 2AM, the Ovations staff will be there to start the cooking in preparation for an 11AM doors open. What will they be cooking? Here’s the feast by the numbers:

  • 8,500 served in 2012 – and room for more in 2013
  • 2,617 lbs turkey (that’s a ton + a quarter!) donated by Cooper Farms
  • 800 lbs cole slaw
  • 2,000 lbs green beans
  • 2,000 lbs cranberry sauce
  • 2,000 lbs mashed pot
  • 2,000 lbs stuffing
  • 100 gallons gravy
  • 10,000 dinner rolls
  • 10,000 ice cream cups
  • 1,300 pies (fruit, sweet potato, pumpkin and chocolate cream)

Mike-Sells, Wallingford, Produce One, Victory Grocers, I Supply, and Ovations all donated food to make the event happen. Leftovers will go to House of Bread and St. Vincent de Paul to continue the spirit of giving.

Shearer shared that the Feast of Giving is an event that everyone should experience. “When you leave at the end of the day, it’s very humbling – it’s awesome. You don’t even care that you worked Thanksgiving. People are having a blast.”  Join the party between 11AM-2PM on Thanksgiving.

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What a Gas! AMBUCS Chili Cookoff Winners Announced

November 27, 2013 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Jimmie's Ladder 11 Chili was the Peoples Choice for # 1 (served with a jalapeno corn muffin)

Ladder 11 was the People’s Choice Winner (served with a jalapeno muffin) Click to Enlarge

The people have spoken at the 27th Annual Charity Chili cookoff and Casino Night for AMBUCS.  And they were tooting more than their horns the next day!

For the 2nd year in a row, JIMMIES LADDER 11 was the people’s choice for best chili.   BUT NOT SO FAST MY FRIENDS ….. THE FOOD ADVENTURES CREW with THE BIG RAGU have their takes on the chili contest and it may surprise you.

Your humble Food Adventurers were asked to be special celebrity guest judges and we ate every station, every bowl and left no pot unturned.  We also had hot dogs, coney dogs, wine, beer and soft drinks.  The frigid evening was PERFECT for chili tasting.

There was spicy chili, mild chili, chicken chili, no bean chili, .. there was even a gumbo !   Topping options were cheese, onions, hot sauce some had sour cream ! …  So Poopsie, how do you like your chili ?

 

THE BIG RAGU’S WINNER: Tie between THE BRUNCH CLUB and THE TROPICS

The Brunch Club had an amazingly sweet chili that was delicious.  The Tropics entry was just as addicting.  It was a  with a hearty, traditional chili with great flavors.

 

Honorable Mention to the other great chili’s: Longhorn Steakhouses’ Brisket chili, and of course the chili from Jimmie’s Ladder 11.  The Spiciest chili was Harrigan’s chili.  Other great, hearty traditional chili’s included Elsa’s Restaurant and Slyder’s Tavern.   Buckin Donkey Grille’s traditional chili was great, and they even served chicken sausage gumbo that was to die for.  Even amateur entries like Chef Daddy’s Firehouse won hearts with their chicken chili.

 

The real winner here was the AMBUCS charity who raises money to help disabled children and adults in the Miami Valley.  It is a local chapter and the funds stay local to help those in need in the Dayton area.  If you have never attended this event, it is a complete blast.  There was chili, beer, hot dogs, wine and pop (all you can eat).   There were casino games like blackjack, showdown, dice games and spin the wheel games.  The upstairs area even had a Bingo area !

 

Chef Daddy’s Firehouse White Chicken Chili (click to enlarge)

It was a true Food Adventure and Gamblers paradise!   You have 12 month to get your gastro-intestinal tract in shape for this one.  Don’t miss this event next year, it truly was a gas !

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We are not food critics, we are two “foodies in our forties” who love to eat !    This is not our job, this is our hobby, so we don’t have an agenda !  That’s why our stuff is original!  Often imitated, but never duplicated you can find us every week right here on Dayton Most Metro !

As always, check out our gallery photos below for some amazing food shots !

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Restaurants Add Holiday Hours and Opportunities To Dine With Santa

November 25, 2013 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

A few of our local restaurants have added additional hours of service or special holiday events.  When planning any large outings, we highly suggest you call the restaurant to check availability and make reservations.   Enjoy:

 

Carvers Steaks & Chopscarverslogo

535 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton, OH 45459

adds lunch Monday – Friday from 11:30am -2pm  Dec. 2 -20

Reservations suggested 937-433-7099, private room available

 

Hawthorn Grill –  will open Mondays in December from 5-9pm, reservations encouraged (937) 298-2222
1222 E Stroop Rd, Dayton, OH 454291005941_633429216685168_679072608_n

Dinner with Santa on Mon, Dec 2nd – Drop in and take a cozy seat by the fire for a great meal before you tuck everyone in for a ‘long winter’s nap’! RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED starting the day after Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve Dinner Service – Drop in and take a cozy seat by the fire for a great meal before you tuck everyone in for a ‘long winter’s nap’! RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED starting the day after Thanksgiving! Christmas Day – CLOSED to celebrate with our family and friends. New Year’s Eve 4-course Dining Extravaganza! – Join us to ring in another new year! We’ll again serve our delicious 4-course seasonal menu at 5:00 and 8:30 seatings by reservation only. They’ll start taking reservations after Thanksgiving.

Jay ‘s Seafoodjay's

225 E 6th Street, Dayton, OH 45402|
add lunch Monday – Friday from 11:30am-2pm from Dec. 2 – 23
Reservations suggested  937-222-2892, private room available

 

Rue Dumaine   (937) 610-1061
1061 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton, OH 45459ruedumainelogo

A note from Chef Anne Kearney:  “While we are fully committed with private events at Rue Dumaine for this years’ holiday season it is never too late to find a evening to gather with friends or co-workers to break bread. While the RUE is normally closed on Sundays and Mondays we change it up every year during the last half of December opening for 4 additional shifts to be of service to you and your holiday celebrations. During each shift we are able to accommodate 2 parties with up to12 guests (select times). There is additional availability for smaller gatherings throughout each shift. If your company is dark on Sundays join us. Gather up a group of girlfriends for a Monday evening supper. Consider giving us a call to see what we can do to suit your needs. ”

 

2013 Holiday Schedule is as follows:

Open for dinner service.

Sunday, Dec. 22nd (5pm-9pm)

Monday, Dec. 23rd (5pm-9pm)

Sunday, Dec. 29th (5pm-9pm)

Monday, Dec. 30th (5pm-9pm)

 

There are many opportunities to have a meal with Sanat around the Miami Valley:

Bravo Cucina Italiano
Breakfast with Santa, Sat Dec 7 9am

Hilton Garden Inn 
Breakfast with Santa – Sunday, Dec. 14th 10:30am – noon url-4

Polen Farms
Breakfast with Santa  – Sun, Dec 1st 9am

Rusty Bucket by the Dayton Mall  937-436-2426
Breakfast with Santa on Saturday Dec. 7th & 14th at 9am.

Uno’s Pizza with Santa
126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH 45402
December 7, 14, 21 & 22; 11 a.m.
December 9 & 16; 6:30 p.m.
Uno Chicago Grill, 126 N. Main St.
Have a special lunch with Santa and then visit the Tike’s Shop at the Schuster Center! Reservations required. Call for cost and reservations. 910-8000.
Yankee Trace Golf Club
Santa Claus Brunch- Reservations Required   Sunday, Dec. 8th 1-a,- 2pm

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Ghostlight at Night Presents The Art of Coffee

November 21, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

1469790_586372534745236_503053738_nGhostlight Coffee is teaming up with Cincinnati’s Deeper Roots Coffee to offer some of the highest-quality coffees that the Miami Valley has ever had the opportunity to brew and taste. On Friday, November 22, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., the coffee roasters from Deeper Roots will be at Ghostlight at Night to offer a flight of three spectacular heirloom coffees.

The star of the evening will be Panama’s Finca Mama Cata Geisha. This is a rare opportunity to try this coffee, as only 100 pounds of this coffee will be available anywhere in the world. Finca Mama Cata has found great success in mastering the cultivation and careful processing of the world’s most prized coffee variety, Geisha. Deeper Roots purchased this lot in the prestigious 2013 Panama Geisha Auction. The Geisha coffee varietal is highly sought after for it’s breathtaking clarity of aromatics. The Mama Cata starts with fresh jasmine and ripe melon. Its a juicy, mouthwatering cup reminiscent throughout of tropical fruits and the round, creamy body finishes with an elegant crispness. Ghostlight owner Shane Anderson shares that when he sells Geisha it will be $46 for 8 oz whole bean.

The baristas will be brewing two additional heirloom coffees, Nicaragua’s San Jose Javanica (citrus blossom, caramel candy, sweet tobacco) and Aylele from Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia (floral notes with tastes of apricot, white tea). There will also be samples of sharable snack plates, including Ozro & Ray’s Bagel Chips & Green Chili Sweet Corn Hummus and Thistle Confections Biscotti.

The cost of the tasting event with the roasters is $10.50, which includes the three-coffee flight and snacks. The three coffees will be available to purchase for home brewing as well.  This event takes place in the Leo Bistro at the Dayton Art Institute, home of the new Ghostlight at Night coffee bar.

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Celebrate Gingerbread Day By Entering A Local Gingerbread House Competition

November 21, 2013 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

images-2Gingerbread can come in many forms – it can be hard or soft, baked as a loaf or as cookies, served with a lemon glaze or none at all, but in all cases it contains some form of ginger. Some recipes call for dried, powdered ginger, others for crystallized, and even some for fresh.  The original gingerbread recipe is believed to have originated in England, around the 1640’s and by the 1800’s it had become very popular and was eaten on a regular basis.  Other staples in most gingerbread recipes are honey, molasses or treacle. These typically take the place of honey.

Usually fashioned in the most commonly recognised shape of a gingerbread man with his arms stretched side-wards and wearing a huge smile. Gingerbread men have been a Christmas favorite over many years where they are baked in the oven and hung on the Christmas tree as part of the decoration, to be eaten at a later time. The Germans are well known for their gingerbread, which is called Lebkuchen which can either mean cake of life or loaf cake depending on how you say it.   However, it is also very often made into gingerbread houses using slabs of baked gingerbread which is modelled and decorated  to resemble a house and used to commemorate the Brothers’ Grimm story of Hansel and Gretel.  Speaking of which, according to the Guinness World Records, the largest gingerbread house ever built was done so in 2006 by Roger Pelcher at the Mall of America in Minnesota. It was more than 45 feet long, 35 feet wide and 60 feet tall.

The Miami Valley celebrates the Gingerbread House with 2 holiday competitions:

The Dayton Holiday Festival 8th  annual Gingerbread Homes for the Holidays Contest in conjunction with the 2013 Grande Illumination

Everyone is invited to participate. Entries will be displayed in the Old Court House at the corner of Third & Main Streets in Downtown Dayton. dhf_logo_sm
Two $500 Cash Prizes Will Be Awarded! Categories include a professional division, and Amateur Adults, teens and kids 12 and under. First place in each category will receive a sweet prize package featuring a variety of prize items. Awards will also be given to second and third place in each category. One house out of all the amateur entries and one house from the professional category will be selected as the “Best House on the Block” and will each receive a $500 cash prize for being the best in show! Winners will be notified after judging is completed and will have an opportunity to be recognized on the Main Stage on Courthouse Square before the tree lighting ceremony on

Friday, November 29. Deadline for entry forms is Friday, November 22nd.

Contest Rules/Guidelines:

  • Each entry must be submitted on a wooden or plastic base.
  • The size of the structure’s base support shall not exceed 20”x20”.
  • The structure can be made from gingerbread, cardboard, or a purchased kit.
  • All exposed surfaces of the structure and all decorations must be covered with edible materials (with the exception of the base/foundation).
  • Battery operated lights are permitted; however they must be inside the structure and turned on by the entrant.
  • Designs may be any structure such as houses, public buildings, businesses, etc.
  • Judging will be based on overall appearance, neatness, creativity, and best use of materials.
  • Anyone who currently or previously has received payment for their cake/pastry skills or is a trained professional needs to enter the Professional category in this contest.
  •  Cash prizes will not be awarded if judges decide that there is not an entry that qualifies as best in show.
  • Instructions on picking up your entry after the contest will be included in a confirmation letter.

For more information, visit daytonholidayfestival.org or call (937) 224-1518 ext. 227

 

The Washington Township Woodland Lights 13th Annual Collection of Gingerbread Houses

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Entries for the Woodland Lights Gingerbread Art Competition are due on Monday, Dec. 2. Bakers can enter individually or in groups. Categories include: adults, youth 7 to 18, preschoolers, and groups such as families, community organizations and schools.  Families especially are encouraged to submit entries, Madden said. “Working in the kitchen helps bring families together. Designing, baking and decorating a gingerbread house provides a wonderful intergenerational opportunity.”

Individuals who place first in their category will receive an Active 90 Pass which provides free entrance for 90 days to the recreation center’s aquatic activities, fitness center, running track, open gym and climbing wall and to Rec West’s gym, theater and game room. Second place winners receive five daily passes. Registered participants who win as part of a group will receive two daily passes.

Gingerbread house entries should be taken to the Stolz Building, behind the Washington Township Recreation Center, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2. Gingerbread judging takes place Thursday, Dec. 5. Rules, guidelines can be found here.  Entering is free. Call 438-7985 for information.

 

 

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