It’s the latest craze in easy fundraising idea’s that benefits the restaurants, the local nonprofits and makes it easy to give in tough economic times. A charity partners with an area eatery to promote guests to patronize a business on a certain day and in return for using their contact list to drive traffic in, the restaurant will make a donation to the nonprofit.
Here are a few Upcoming Events:
Mon, Sept 28th :
City Barbeque donates 25% to Hannah’s Treasure Chest
Texas Road House – 10% of sales to Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Chili’s will donate 100% of sales to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
Sat, Oct 3rd:
Chef Joe Fish hosts a dinner at his house for David Esrati’s run for City of Dayton Commissioner
Know of others? Let us know
Nordstrom has grown from one Seattle shoe store into a nationwide fashion specialty retailer with renowned customer service, generous size ranges and a wide selection of the finest apparel, shoes and accessories for the entire family. Known for its wide aisles, use of back wall displays, tasteful fixturing, seating for shoppers and its trademark live piano players, Nordstrom epitomizes specialty retail department store shopping. We’ll get to see for ourselves when Nordstrom opens a store at
All of us have at one time or another experienced hunger. We’ve all craved a midnight snack, wanted something salty or needed some chocolate. But there’s a big difference between trying to satisfy a brief craving or stomach growl and wondering where your next meal will come from.
job takes her around the country training, educating and entertaining both consumers and industry people about the nuances of all things whisky. Cheryl says her sincere hope as a Master of Whisky is, “to help others acquire their own understanding and personal appreciation for whisky which will enrich their lives” as it has hers.
And finally, the 
You’ve heard them on the radio, tv and even the newspapers have gotten into the discounted restaurant gift certificate business. You might wonder if these deals are legitimate. They are! In exchange for the promotional value the eateries get from the advertising of these products, you get double your money’s worth in certificates. The most common offer is two $25 certificates for just $25, plus a couple of bucks for shipping and handling. Most are valid for about six months.
Enter the area’s first “Fake-Off” Contest in conjunction with the Little Art Theatre screening of Julie and Julia. The event begins 0n Friday, Sept 4th with “Cocktails with Julia” at 6:30pm at the 
Celebrating Fine Wines, Cool Brews & Tantalizing Tastes in a casual environment to benefit local charities, Corks & Forks will debut Sunday, Sept 20th from 1-4pm. With over 100 wines being poured, a Belgium Beer Cafe, Chef Demonstrations and tastes from local restaurants, this first time festival is shaping up quickly.
Even though Adelsheim wines–the pinot noir especially–rank among the very best that Oregon produces, David Adelsheim didn’t know, when he and his wife bought 19 acres on a hillside in 1971, that he was going to start a winery. Says David: “When we started planting grapes, we sort of fantasized that we might make some wine down the road.”
Billed as the First Annual Versailles FareFest, West Main Street in V-town will be blocked off for an event the likes of which have probably never before been witnessed in their quaint little village. as they play host to an invasion of oenophiles from all over the Upper Miami Valley on Saturday, August 29th.
