Dayton Dining

Angel Reese partners with McDonald’s

February 2, 2025 By Dayton937

McDonald’s and basketball go way back. From classic commercials with hoop legends to 40+ years of showcasing the nation’s best ballers at the McDonald’s All American Games. That’s why starting Feb. 10, they’re upping the score by partnering with basketball champion, entrepreneur and fashion icon Angel Reese to drop The Angel Reese Special: a BBQ Bacon Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese featuring a new Bold BBQ Sauce, World Famous Fries® and a choice of drink.

This team-up is all about celebrating greatness – marking McDonald’s first national meal collab with a female athlete – and shining a light on the next generation of superstars.

“McDonald’s has always been a big part of my life, from grabbing a McChicken® Sandwich as a kid to being named a McDonald’s All American in 2020,” said Reese. “It’s really a dream come true to be the first-ever female athlete to have my own meal and be a part of McDonald’s amazing basketball legacy. I hope the Angel Reese Special inspires young athletes everywhere to never give up on pursuing their dreams.”

Influenced by Angel’s boldly original style and swag, The Angel Reese Special is a saucy trifecta that blends sweet, savory and a touch of spice. The smoky Bold BBQ Sauce is a gamechanger that takes the QPC to the next level, adding a fresh twist on its classic ingredients. But this collab goes beyond flavor. We’re dropping more heat soon, including content that pays tribute to McDonald’s hoops history while highlighting sports legends and rising stars alike.

“There’s a real connection between McDonald’s and basketball fans,” said Jennifer “JJ” Healan, Vice President of Marketing, Brand, Content & Culture at McDonald’s. “We want to continue to fuel their love for the game and support athletes on and off the court. We’re excited to bring our legacy with basketball culture to a new generation, and partnering with Angel is only the beginning.”

In the meantime, tap into your championship energy by grabbing the Angel Reese Special via the McDonald’s App, in-restaurant and the Drive Thru at participating U.S. restaurants starting Feb. 10, while supplies last.

Feb 1st is Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

January 31, 2025 By Dayton937

Round up all the ice cream lovers you know, put on your favorite PJs, and celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day at Jubie’s!

Wake up & smell the ice cream because we will be OPEN AT 8:30AM IN FAIRBORN on February 1st! We’ll be offering specialty breakfast inspired ice cream and menu items, wearing our best PJs, and taking pictures with Jubie during the first hour we’re open!

The sweetest part? A portion of all the proceeds made between 8:30AM – 12PM will be donated back to the Fairborn YMCA!

Our regular store hours (12pm-9pm) will also be observed, so if you accidentally hit snooze one too many times, you can still come celebrate with us. We’ll be wearing our PJs all day long, which means you can too!

Wake up & smell the ice cream because we will be OPEN AT 10AM IN TROY on February 1st! We’ll be offering specialty breakfast inspired ice cream and menu items, wearing our best PJs, and taking pictures with Jubie during the first hour we’re open!

The sweetest part? A portion of all the proceeds made between 10AM – 1PM will be donated back to the Miami County YMCAs!

Ric and Carla Wren Build Thriving Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

January 31, 2025 By Guest Contributor

New Menu For Salt Block Biscuit Company

January 30, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Owner Justin Mohler, who opened the Salt Block Biscuit Company in the Fire Blocks downtown in September of 2020, has just announced some major updates will take place starting January 31st.

The Bodega that sells planks/tinned seafoods will be going away to make room for much needed seating.

The menu, which changes with the seasons will have a new Warm Bacon Cobb Salad, and you won’t have to wait for the weekend for biscuits & gravy- they’ll be available all day, every day. There will also be the addition of Maryland Lump Crab Dip with Cheddar Bay Biscuits.

Here’s a look at the new menu, which will start Friday at 10am:

Salt Block Biscuit Company
115 East Third Street
Dayton, OH

937-938-9079

Tues- Sat 10am -4pm

Dine-in, Carryout
Online Ordering

Hardee’s Maple-Inspired Lineup

January 30, 2025 By Dayton937

Maple makes everything better. Biscuits. Bacon. Even burgers! Hardee’s® announces guests can sweeten their day at participating locations with the smooth taste of maple featured in its new lineup, including the Maple Bacon Super Biscuit and the Sausage Maple Biscuit. For more goodness all day long, the Maple Biscuit with maple flavoring is available in a two or four pack, along with the Maple Bacon Frisco Burger and Maple Bacon Snack Pack, for a limited time while supplies last.

“No matter the time of day, Hardee’s is all about goodness, and this is an opportunity to launch a new year with some new flavors that are nothing short of delicious,” said Sarah Breymaier, vice president of brand marketing at Hardee’s. “In the heart of winter, we hope our maple lineup of signature biscuits, burgers and bacon feels like a warm, nostalgic hug.”

Available for breakfast, guests can enjoy the Sausage Maple Biscuit, which features a baked in-house, warm and fluffy maple flavored biscuit topped with a sausage patty. The Maple Bacon Super Biscuit features a Made from Scratch™ Biscuit topped with cherrywood-smoked bacon, caramelized maple, sugar and spices, topped with American cheese and a fried egg. The Maple Biscuit is baked in-house and infused with maple flavor and drizzled with icing.

For lunch and dinner, the Maple Bacon Frisco features a 100 percent Angus beef patty, topped with four strips of crispy maple bacon, Swiss cheese, tomatoes and mayo, served on sourdough bread.

For guests on the go, the Maple Bacon Snack pack is available, featuring cherrywood-smoked bacon prepared in-house with caramelized maple, sugar and spices, loaded into a portable pack to travel with ease.

Named 2024 Best Food and Beverage Loyalty Program by Newsweek, guests can enjoy goodness and value by downloading the Hardee’s app here. Through March 4, all My Rewards members can earn Double Stars (20 Stars for every $1 spent) on maple lineup purchases that can be redeemed for free menu items, and new members can enjoy a FREE Maple Sausage Biscuit with minimum of $1 purchase.

2025 Dunkin’ Valentine’s Menu Returns This Week!

January 29, 2025 By Dayton937

Love has arrived at Dunkin’! The chain, which has 9,748 Dunkin’ Donuts stores in the U.S, has announced the return of its Valentine’s Day-inspired product line, so you can celebrate this special day in a sweet and unique way with your loved ones.

dunkin valentine's day menu 2025 | Dunkin'

The rest of Dunkin’s donut lineup will be getting a Valentine’s Day makeover, too! Through February 18, all of their filled donuts will be handed off to you in a lovely heart-shaped shell.

And if the returning donuts aren’t enough to fill your Dunkin’ Valentine’s Day menu cravings, the coffee chain is pairing up with New York-based artist and muralist Corey Paige Designs for a super cute merch capsule collection. Launching January 29 at 9am ET, you’ll be able to shop two adorable crewnecks ($45), a hat ($25), socks ($16), and a heart-shaped tote bag ($25)!

Spaghetti Warehouse Wednesday Pasta Deals

January 28, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Spaghetti Warehouse is bringing back their Warehouse Wednesday promotion back, starting at just $6. You can create your own pasta dish for lunch or dinner.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Choose your Warehouse Wednesday Pasta

• Spaghetti with Meat Sauce $7

• Fettuccini Alfredo $8

• Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce $6

• Spaghetti with Beer Chili $7

• Spaghetti with any two sauces $8

Step 2: Then choose any two grilled items for only $5 (Choose one for $3)

• 2 Hand Rolled Meatballs

• Grilled Tender Chicken Breast

•Pepperoni Pizza

• Sweet Italian Sausage Link

• Grilled Succulent Shrimp

• Chicken Parmigiana

• Sauteed Mushrooms

And for an even more decadent dish, top it off with
Melted Mozzarella Cheese for $2

Spaghetti Warehouse

36 W 5th St,
Dayton, OH 45402

937-461-3913

Sun – Thurs 11am – 1opm

Fri & Sat 11am – 11pm

Free parking in their lot of Fifth Street just west of Ludlow

Sunday Brunch At Coco’s For February

January 28, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Every Sunday in February Coco’s Bistro will host “Savor Your Sunday,” a special brunch series featuring performances by young musicians from Stivers School for the Arts. The restaurant will be open from 10am – 1pm and Coco’s chefs have crafted a special menu for the brunches:

Brunch will be served with music, as each week the talented musical student performers will be on hand each week to perform:

Feb 2 – Strings
Feb 9 – Piano
Feb 16 – Jazz Orchestra
Feb 22 – Dance & Choir

Advance reservations are required and fill up quickly! So call CoCo’s Bistro at 937.228.CoCo (2626) to book a table for you and your family, friends, co-workers, colleagues for one or MORE Sundays in February! $45 per guest, with $15 being a tax-deductible donation. Price does not include gratuity.

Coco’s Bistro

250 Warren St.
Dayton, OH 45402

937-228-2626

HOURS:

Mon-Thurs 11:30am – 9pm
Fri 11:30am – 10pm
Sat 5 – 10pm
Sun 10am – 1pm Feb only

Bonefish 3 Course meals for $17.90 or $22.90

January 27, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Enjoy a 3-course meal Bonefish Grill starting at only $17.9. Scroll down to see all your delicious choices. Don’t miss this limited-time special valid for dine-in only. Excludes tax and gratuity.

BANG BANG SHRIMP® TACOS WITH FRIES, HALF-POUND BFG BURGER WITH FRIES, SAUCY SHRIMP CAVATAPPI PASTA

$17.90 Options:

CHOOSE A SALAD

SIDE HOUSE OR CAESAR

CHOICE OF ENTRÉE

BANG BANG SHRIMP® TACOS WITH FRIES

HALF-POUND BFG BURGER WITH FRIES

SAUCY SHRIMP CAVATAPPI PASTA

INDIVIDUAL TOPPED BROWNIE

$22.90 Options

KUNG PAO SHRIMP BOWL, BOURBON CHICKEN & TEMPURA SHRIMP, CHIMICHURRI MAHI-MAHI

CHOOSE A SALAD

SIDE HOUSE OR CAESAR

CHOICE OF ENTRÉE

KUNG PAO SHRIMP BOWL

BOURBON CHICKEN & TEMPURA SHRIMP
WITH GARLIC WHIPPED POTATOES AND SEASONAL VEGETABLE

CHIMICHURRI MAHI-MAHI
WITH JASMINE RICE AND SEASONAL VEGETABLE

INDIVIDUAL TOPPED BROWNIE

Do Your Moo at Young’s Jersey Dairy

January 27, 2025 By Dayton937

Start practicing your MOOs now! We want to hear your best MOO! A good MOO will rewarded with Young’s Famous Homemade Ice Cream.

Give a great MOO at the Dairy Store Jan. 27 – Feb. 2, 2025 and you’ll earn a one dip upgrade for your dessert. For example, buy a one dip cone, MOO for us, and we’ll upgrade it to a two dip cone for FREE. Add a dip to your sundae, or upgrade your milkshake.

It’s up to you and your MOO! We’ve always been partial to cows at Young’s and their MOOs. We feel this promotion helps show solidarity with the cow nation. Best of all, it’s a fun way for you to earn your way to a dessert upgrade!

We won’t accept just any MOO. Our staff will be the judge. We’re not looking for loudness, but we are listening for creativity, tonal ability, and heartfelt MOOs.

Limit one MOO per person per day. Not valid with any other offer.

Restaurant Week Starts Tonight- Feb 2nd

January 26, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the creation of the winter version of Dayton Restaurant Week, the three course dinner meal deals kicks off tonight and runs through Sun, Feb 2nd. It also happens every July. The original was priced at $20.05 with $1 of each meal being donated to a charity partner each time. The meal would go up a penny a year, but the economics of the restaurant industry changed all that some years ago. Full disclosure, I was president of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association when this started.

The 3 course meal concept is still the basis for most of this promotion, but the price pint is all over the place now with meals being offered from $20.25 to $65.25.

$20.25 Meals*:

All The Best: cups of soup, chicken cutlet, brisket or meatloaf & cheesecake

The Barrel 2 garden salads and a 3 topping 14″ pizza

CBCB Bar and Grill: appetizer, choice of burger, fish & chips or wings & fries and a dessert

Carvers Steaks and Chops: soup or salad, Basil & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta, chocolate truffles or lemon bars

Crooked Handle: soup or salad, loaded mac & cheese, a cuban sandwich or pulled braised beef on a toasted sub roll

El Meson: cup of soup or salad, Spicy Battered Cauliflower Tacos and Tres Leche Cake

Greek Street: soup or greek fries, chicken or veggie gyro, baklava and a fountain drink

Hickory River Smokehouse: fries, onion rings or okra, BBQ dinner plate w/ 2 sides and cornbread and dessert

Little Fish Brewing: an appetizer and choice of-noodle bowl, grilled cheese melt, falafel plate, sausage plate

Loose Ends Brewing: Crab rangoon, deluxe side salad, classic smashburger

The Famous Restaurant: burger, fries & drink or 10 wind with salad and drink or fish dinner, drink & dessert

*many of these eateries also have other options.

Meals for Two*:

Bunkers Restaurant: Choice of appetizer to share and Two orders of Chicken Chunks or two quesadillas $25.25

Dublin Pub– appetizer, 2 sandwiches and one dessert $35.25 or appetizer, 2 entrees one dessert $40.25

Kabuki: soup or salad, edamame or goyza and choice of Dol Sot, Oragne Chicken $35.25, Sushi for two $45.25

Nick’s: appetizer to share, NY Strip, Mahi Mahi or blacken Chicken Caesar salad, and dessert to share $40.25

Other Participating Restaurants:

Agave & Rye, Amber Rose, Archer’s Tavern, Chappy’s, Chop House, Coco’s Bistro, Condado Tacos, Corner Kitchen,
Crooked Handle, El Meson, elé Bistro & Wine Bar, Figlio, Jay’s Seafood, Loose Ends Brewing, Manna Uptown, Pasha Grill, Primo Italian Steakhouse, Rip Rap Roadhouse, The Florentine, The Foundry, The Melting Pot and Treasure Island.

Restaurants are traditionally busy for this week, so reservations are suggested where appropriate. Menu’s are subject to change. Not restaurants are open each night, so please check hours before you head out. To check out full menu’s, click here.

The Quest For Dayton’s Best Bloody Mary Continues!

January 26, 2025 By Dayton937

The very first Bloody Mary Showdown was held in 2014 at the old Montgomery County Fairgrounds. The winning cocktail was created by MacKenzie Manley and it was called Mack’s BBQ Burger Mary- a smokey, hearty, beefed up BBQ bloody mary with a spicy sriracha salted rim and garnished with a sweet lil smokey wrapped in a caramelized bacon slice. This win was big for Mackenzie, as it was a great way to get the word out about her bar, Mack’s Tavern, that opened several weeks later.

Bartenders from the first Bloody Mary Showdown in 2014

The next year MacKenzie tied with Scott Conrad, from The Vue Ultralounge. In year 3 Scott took the undisputed top prize. Since then Conrad has gone on to launch a commercial business selling his award winning RADS Bloody Mary Mix.

In 2019 bartender Jenn Elsass from TJ Chumps in Miamisburg took home top prize thanks to an impressive garnish that included a large shrimp, a deviled egg and a shot of beer back.

For the last two years Loose Ends Brewing Company has walked away with the $500 first prize and bragging rights. Their award winning Bloody Mary was garnished with a celery stock, olive, lime wedge, pickled green bean, Chef Adrian’s house brined pickle, and a bacon salt rim. They’ll be back this year to go for the 3peat!

The quest for Dayton’s Best Bloody Mary is back again for the 9th edition on Sunday, Feb 2nd at Top of the Market from noon – 2pm. Produced by Planned2Give, co-founder Lisa Grigsby says, ” I love this event that highlights the creativity of our local bartenders and you’ll experience the range of flavors, spices and garnishes that make each bloody mary special.” Competing bars/restaurants include: Blind Bob’s, Entropy Brewing Company, Fifth Street Brewpub, Lily’s Dayton, Little Fish Dayton Station, Loose Ends Brewing, Meridien Uptown, Mudlick Tap House, Sparky’s Lounge, SushiNero, Table 33, The Oregon Express, Trolley Stop. Scott Conrad will be back as a special guest, showcasing his award winning RAD’s Bloody Mary Mix.

Want to judge the entries? Your opinion counts, participants will get one vote for Dayton’s Best Bloody Mary as well as a vote for best garnish and best table decor. There are two options to purchase your judging credential:

VIP Tickets: Include a buffet breakfast and an exclusive VIP hour from 11:00 AM and 12 Bloody Mary sampling tickets and judging credentials for $75.

General Admission: Includes 8 Bloody Mary sampling tickets and judging credentials for $35. Doors open for GA at noon, and the event concludes at 2:00 PM.

Purchase your advance tickets here. General admission tickets (if available) will be$40 at the door.

The Silos Food Hall & Beer Garden Now Open

January 25, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

The Silos, Dayton’s newest food hall and beer garden, is now open at 810 E. First Street, just down the road from the 2nd Street Market. The original plan for owners Wes Hartshorn, Shannon Thomas and Scott Johnson, was to open in the summer of 2024, but it took a lot longer to jump through all the hoops of construction, zoning and permitting for the 1.5-acre property. Seeing the results, it sure was worth the wait!

When I arrived for my first visit, I got lucky and parked on the street right in front of the building, which is easy to find since the Silos stand out from a couple blocks away.

As you enter you’re greeted by the central bar, which seemed to service the guests pretty quickly. All beverage service is handled at the bar. You can start a tab if you’ll be there for a bit.

With 16 tap handles and a full liquor license, you’ll have no problem finding something that quenches your thirst! The House beer has been created for them by Warped Wing, it’s a pilsner called Load Lifter, which is named after the huge crane at the brewery’s headquarters. Plenty of craft beers and Hartshorn says they’ll always have $2 PBR’s. Nonalcoholic options include kombucha, THC beverages and and sodas.

Here’s a look at the opening offerings:

An eclectic mix of table and sofa seating is scattered around with seating for a couple of hundred with the 2nd floor atmosphere is jungle/industrial with a very cozy feeling with all the plants and some couch seating for about 80 upstairs, you can take the stairs or the elevator to get upstairs. Garage doors and plenty of outdoor seating will expand the food hall, once spring weather arrives.

Located on the perimeter of the building are the four food vendors each created in a shipping container. Each vendor pays a flat monthly rent and all decisions about their business are up to them. The food options include:

Kung Fu BBQ – a family owned eatery that serves worldly-inspired cuisine with a unique American BBQ smoked interpretation. They draw influences from the Philippines, Japan, Hawaii, Mexico and more. Think Birria tacos made with Smoked Brisket and Filipino Pork Belly Adobo with garlic rice

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Indigo– 100% gluten and dairy free , plant forward dishes like salads, grain bowls and burritos

The Burger Bistro by Cece’s Kitchen– featuring elevated burgers and sandwiches that includes traditional American burger along with a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, glazed salmon filet sandwich, black bean burger, sliders, wings, fried mac & cheese balls and of course fries – cheese fries with a house-made cheese sauce. Be sure and check them out and tell them DaytonDining sent you!

Nood Bar– asian inspired food with a twist that includes noodle dishes, bao buns and dumplings by Chef Dane Shipp

On my visit today the place was bustling, with lots of families and friendly folks willing to share seating and talk about what they ordered and liked best. The staff were hustling, keeping tables clean and the trash emptied. It was a great first experience and I’m sure it will get event better as they all get into a rhythm.

The Silos

810 E 1st, Downtown Dayton

Free street parking is available on Meige, Taylor, East First, Pond, and East Second Streets

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

Breakfast Charcuterie Board Class

January 24, 2025 By Dayton937

We’ve all been waiting for this one. Our fabulous instructor, Lisa, has done it again. Lisa will be here and for only $65 she will
bring all the yummy supplies such as pastries, waffles, fruit, etc and give all the instruction to teach us how to build
beautiful breakfast charcuterie boards. There will be some extra supplies to snack on while making your boards. The winery will have special Fuzzy Navel, Wine Cocktails, wine tasting,and our entire menu of wines available to order for an additional charge. Reservations and prepay required. Call 937-416-2019 for reservations. These classes fill up quickly so don’t hesitate.

Another Downtown Eatery Closes

January 24, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

Having just celebrated their 4th anniversary earlier this month, the 1 Eleven Flavor House, owned by Demetrius Wright and Joey Williams and located at 111 W First St in Dayton has announced that Jan 31st will be their last day of service.

Here’s the official announcement:

The Flavor House Event Center‘s indoor occupancy is 125, larger events up to 150, utilizing the FH Patio. They have a complete food menu. No outside caterers are allowed. You may bring in your own desserts.