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New Breakfast Burrito at Wendy’s

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Wendy’s new Breakfast Burrito features eggs, seasoned potatoes, applewood-smoked bacon, American cheese, and Swiss cheese sauce all wrapped in a soft, flour tortilla. The burrito comes served with two Cholula Hot Sauce packets on the side.

“With our new Breakfast Burrito, we’ve carefully balanced taste and convenience to create a portable masterpiece,” said John Li, Global Vice President of Culinary Innovation at The Wendy’s Company. “Our newest breakfast innovation serves up all the best parts of Wendy’s breakfast rolled up into one delicious burrito.”

You can find the Breakfast Burrito at participating locations nationwide for a limited time.

Nutritional Information – One Breakfast Burrito

  • Calories: 720
  • Fat: 41g
  • Sodium: 2200mg
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Sugars: 4g
  • Protein: 32g

Footlong Subway Sidekicks Now On The Menu

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As Douglas Fry, President of Subway North America said, “The introduction of Sidekicks builds on six decades of equity and expertise in all things footlong. This whole new category on our menu offers Subway fans something they can’t get anywhere else and kicks off a year of culinary innovation and delicious new menu items. 2024 may be the most exciting chapter yet in our growth story.”

Subway Sidekicks include footlong cookie, churro, and pretzel

The Subway Sidekicks will join the menu on January 22.

Stuffed Shells Entrees Now At Fazoli’s

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At Fazoli’s, our passion is for hearty, value-packed dishes that’ll leave you wanting seconds,” said Tisha Bartlett, Vice President of Marketing at Fazoli’s. “This new lineup of stuffed cheesy baked pastas is so craveable, it will only be a matter of time before they become fan favorites!”

Here’s  a look at the new Stuffed Shells entrees:

  • Four Cheese Stuffed Shells: Three jumbo pasta shells stuffed with four Italian cheeses (parmesan, ricotta, mozzarella, and Romano), topped with Alfredo and roasted garlic marinara, and baked with mozzarella and parmesan panko breadcrumbs.
  • Garlic Shrimp Stuffed Shells: 12 shrimp simmered in a roasted garlic marinara sauce, served on top of three jumbo pasta shells stuffed with four Italian cheeses, baked with mozzarella and parmesan panko breadcrumbs
  • Baked Fettucine and Stuffed Shells Duo: A half portion of baked fettuccine side-by-side with a jumbo pasta shell stuffed with Italian cheeses and topped with meat sauce

You can find Stuffed Shells entrees at participating locations through April 1, 2024.

Diving further into its Italian roots, Fazoli’s has whipped up another mouthwatering dessert with long-time partner, The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, Italian Cream Cake. The cake is crafted with moist vanilla cake and filled with Italian mascarpone mousse with a hint of lemon, then finished with a butter streusel topping and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Fazoli's Entices Fans in 2024 with All-New Stuffed Shell Entrées
Italian Cream Cake

Founded in 1988, Fazoli’s prides itself in serving quality Italian pastas, salads, pizza, sub sandwiches, and dessert – along with its unlimited signature breadsticks. For more information on Fazoli’s, visit Fazolis.com.

Winter Restaurant Week Kicks Off Today

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I started Restaurant Week in 2005 when I was president of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association as a way to help our local eateries during the slowest month of the year. The promotion offered a 3 course meal for $20.05, playing off the year, with $1/meal going to a local charity.  At one point we had over 50 independent restaurants participating and over 10,000 meals served over the week.  2024 Restaurant Week kicks off tonight, Sun, Jan 21st and runs through next Sun, Jan 28th.

Our tips for making the most out of restaurant week:

*Check the days restaurants are open
*Make reservations when applicable
*Indulge in a great bottle of wine to compliment your meal
*Ask for the Restaurant Week menu if it’s not offered
*Know that menu’s may change based on product availability

Now almost 20 years and while the premise is the same, the costs have certainly changed.  This year three course meals are being offered at about 30 restaurants.  Several of them are still offering meals at $20.24, like Greek Street.  There you can enjoy a Mediterranean Platter -Choice of Chicken or Braised Lamb, Lemon Rice, Village Salad, 2 Keftedes, 2 Dolmades, Tzatziki and a piece of Baklava.  Condado Tacos at The Greene also has a $20.24 meal deal.  Nick’s in Xenia is offering a meal for two for $40.24. One dollar of each meal is donated to the Food Bank and the MVRA Education Foundation.

Coming in on the high end, Manna in Uptown Centervile has 2 of the higher priced offerings  at $60.24
for a Ponzu Salmon or Arrachera de Peru skirt steak. It’s sister restaurant Salar, in the Oregon District has a choice of Grilled Skirt Steak or Seared barramundi 3 course meal for $55.24.  The price range these 3 course meals for 2024 is $20.24-$60.24. Each meal donates $1, which will be split between The Food Bank and the

Participating Restaurants include:

Agave & Rye
Amber Rose
Archer’s Tavern
Bock Family Brewing
Bunkers
Carvers
Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers
Chappy’s
Coco’s Bistro
Condado Tacos
Corner Kitchen
Cowboy Sallys
El Meson
Figlio
Firebirds
Franco’s
Greek Street
Hickory River Smokehouse
Jay’s Seafood
Little Fish Brewing
Loose Ends Brewing
Manna
Nick’s Restaurant
Pasha Grill
Primo Italian Steakhouse
Rip Rap Roadhouse
Roost
Salar
Silas Creative Kitchen
Smith’s Boathouse
The Chop House
The Florentine

To see the menu’s, visit the Restaurant Association website here. Know that you can’t get to all of the participating eateries, but Restaurant Week happens again in July!

 

Applebee’s New $200 Date Night Pass!

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Arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day, Applebee’s unveils a new $200 Date Night Pass. The Date Night Pass gives up to a $30 discount on food and non-alcoholic drinks 52 times between Feb. 1, 2024, and Jan. 31, 2025. The pass can only be used once per 24-hour period. That represents more than a $1,500 value.

To enjoy the Date Night savings, fans can simply present their pass to a server when placing an order for dine-in at any participating Applebee’s Grill + Bar location in the United States. For those who choose to enjoy time together at home, pass holders can simply redeem when placing an order on Applebees.com or the Applebee’s mobile app and entering the 10-character code on the back of the pass in the promo code section on the checkout page.  However, the code can’t be used on third-party delivery orders.

The passes will go on sale Monday at 12:00 pm EST, and there is only a limited number available, according to the restaurant.

To snag an exclusive pass while supplies last on January 22, 2024, fans can simply head over to Applebees.com/DateNightPass.

 

 

Arby’s Selling $2 ‘Key’ to Unlimited Cheese

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In celebration of National Cheese Lovers Day, Arby’s will be offering $2 Keys to the Cheese keychains that unlock access to unlimited Cheddar Sauce cups on January 20, 2024.

Just be aware that Arby’s restaurants across the country will have a limited amount of keys at each location, and lucky customers who buy one of them on January 20 will get 1 free cup of Cheddar Sauce with each purchase through the end of the year.

Arby’s is also offering more can’t-miss deals showcasing its beloved Cheddar Sauce as part of the Cheddarthon event. Featuring 2 for $7 deals on the Classic Beef ‘n Cheddar, Fish ‘n Cheddar and Fried Mac ‘n Cheese Bites – which are made with a blend of even more premium cheeses including cheddar, parmesan, fontina, and cream cheese – fans won’t want to miss out on the cheesiest sales event of the year!

“Arby’s is starting the year with a great value on these craveable cheesy menu items that our guests won’t want to miss,” said Ellen Rose, Arby’s Chief Marketing Officer. “Our Keys to the Cheese add a fun creative take to the offering, as well – whether you’re a cheese aficionado or a newly minted cheese lover, Arby’s Cheddar Sauce cups pair so well with our iconic sandwiches and curly fries and are sure to elevate your meal and satisfy your cravings.”

You Can Join Branch & Bone’s Stein Club

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When you join the 5th Edition of the Branch  & Bones Stein Club for $100 for the annual membership and here’s what that entails:
-Stein pours of ~19oz for the price of a 14oz pour every day we are open for on site until 9pm. Steins cannot be filled after 9pm.
-Yearly Stein Club party featuring food and special draft list. Date Tentatively set for Sunday Nov 10th 2024.
-Included in the cost of your membership will be a unique, Stein Club Members only item of premium merchandise. The specific item will be announced at a later date.
-A guarantee of 3 members only bottles/cans of beer available to you to purchase.
-Regular updates and goings on of things here at the brewery sent via email to give you a sneak peek at new and exciting things before they are public knowledge. This includes advanced notice of special can releases and limited bottle releases.
-First right of refusal for renewal into the 7th edition of Stein Club.
-15% discount on all merchandise purchases made in the taproom. Membership card required for discount. Discount not valid on webstore purchases.
-Priority availability for special brewery excursion trips as the opportunities arise.
Spots are limited to number of non-renewals by existing members. Stein pours validated by a membership card and matching photo ID. Membership is non-transferable. Membership cards will be available for pickup shortly after renewal and must be picked up by the individual member with accompanying ID.

Branch & Bone

905 Wayne Ave,
Dayton, OH
937-723-7608
Tues- Thurs 4-10pm
Fri & Sat noon – 11pm
Sun noon – 8pm

Watermark Offers Final Four Course Meal

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Chef Maria Walusis of Watermark presents her final menu on Saturday January 27th.  She say this is “a gesture of humble thanks and love for all the wonderful years we have shared with you, our guests.”

Seatings will be available on the half four and you can make your reservations online for $90 per person, which includes gratuity. They will also have Reyna Spears as their musical guest from 6-9pm.
Due to the special nature of this event, all ticket sales are final and non-refundable. You may transfer your ticket(s) to another guest. Chef Maria must respectfully decline any modifications or substitutions to this menu. If you wish to be seated with other diners (limit 4) we do ask that you purchase all tickets in one transaction. Tables larger than 4 diners cannot be accommodated.

Here’s the menu:

Amuse Bouche: Watermelon, Feta, Mint, Pickled Red Onion, Red Wine Vinaigrette

First Course: Seven Layer Salad – our family favorite from the holidays
Iceberg, Cheddar, Red Onion, Green Pepper, Peas, Bacon, Mayonnaise

Entree: Surf & Turf
Coffee & Bourbon-braised Beef Short rib, with a smoked parsnip puree, and a savory bread pudding with caramelized onion, rosemary and chestnut
– alongside –
Pan-seared Sea Scallops, with sofrito, carrot-ginger mash, crispy carrot strings and arugula

Dessert Trio: Pink Champagne Cake, Espresso Dark Chocolate Brownie with boozy chocolate-cherry whipped cream and Profiterole filled with chocolate mousse and dusted with powdered sugar

Watermark
20 S 1st Street
Miamisburg, OH 45342

937-802-0891

Oscar Mayer Is Hiring Wienermobile Drivers

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The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile first hit the hot dog highways in 1936. Our 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels has made it a mission to spark smiles around the country even on their “wurst” of days. Created in 1988, the Hotdogger Program was designed to hire and develop top-talent, grow future leaders of the company, and create gamechangers, innovators, and cultural champions. The team of Hotdoggers and Wienermobile offer the Oscar Mayer brand an unparalleled competitive advantage, delivering incremental sales, merchandising, distribution, and creating a personal experience with thousands of consumers each year.

The Hotdogger program is seeking individuals who are ready to deliver creative solutions on Kraft Heinz’s journey to become the indispensable food company in North America.

 

The Hotdogger Tour

The Oscar Mayer Hotdogger Program is a 1-Year assignment (starting and ending the first week of June).

 

The twelve-month program includes:

  • Being the face of a multi-billion-dollar brand, while acting as our trusted “boots on the ground”.
  • Two weeks of immersive onboarding and relevant job training.
  • On-going coaching and mentorship through staff meetings and in-field meetings.
  • Post tour opportunities and connections with Kraft Heinz and hundreds of successful alumni.
  • Regular meetings and coaching from top Public Relations and Social agency teams.
  • Region and partner assignments that provide professional growth and a chance to see the country.

 

Attributes/Skills/Background of a successful Hotdogger

  • Experience working with the public/consumers.
  • Prior travel experience is beneficial.
  • Highly autonomous position requiring organizational and time management skills.
  • Understanding of popular social media channels.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Positive and outgoing – “a people-person”.
  • Trustworthiness
  • Flexibility

 

The Life of a Hotdogger

While no two days are the same in the Hotdogger program, a tour includes:

  • Representing the Oscar Mayer brand every day you crisscross the hot dog highways of America.
  • Executing and reporting over 200 events during your one-year tour.
  • Pitching and appearing on local television, radio, or newspaper media.
  • Creating social content for multiple Oscar Mayer social platforms including TikTok & Instagram.
  • Maintaining and driving our 87-year-old icon and piece of American pop culture.
  • Coordinating all aspects of Wienermobile travel logistics and management of travel expenses.

 

They Are Looking For…

  • Outgoing, creative, friendly college graduates who have an appetite for adventure and willingness to see the country through the windshield of the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.
  • A spokesperson for Oscar Mayer who positively represents the brand in radio and television appearances, newspaper interviews, retail events, charity functions, and a variety of other activities.
  • Individuals that embraces working with many different workstyles, internal and external consumer promotion teams, marketing teams, and sales professionals.
  • Individuals craving the autonomy and flexibility of running their own traveling public relations firm on wheels; organizing events/activations and embracing the challenges of a hyper “fluid” job experience.

Their Values

Our Hotdoggers are expected to embody the Kraft Heinz values as cultural champions and leaders in the organization.

At Kraft Heinz, our values are:

  • We are consumer obsessed
  • We dare to do better every day
  • We champion great people
  • We demand diversity
  • We do the right thing
  • We own it

The Must-Haves

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in public relations, journalism, communications, advertising, or marketing, though applicants are not limited to these degrees.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Outgoing, friendly, and passionate personality.
  • Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • A valid Driver’s License is required and a favorable driving record (a driving record will be requested as part of the recruitment process).
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States and applicant WILL NOT require employment visa sponsorship.
  • Must be able to work major holidays.
  • Desire and ability to spend the year on the road as an ambassador for Oscar Mayer.
  • Must be comfortable with daily road travel in the Wienermobile and staying in hotels or short-term corporate approved housing throughout the United States.
  • Successful completion of Federal Department of Transportation Physical, Drug/Alcohol Test, Motor Vehicle Records check and standard Kraft Heinz background check.

 

What They Offer

A One-Of-A-Kind role in a full-time, 1-year assignment with a competitive package including a $35,600 base salary, a weekly allowance of $150 ($7,200/yr.) for meals & personal travel, 18 days of paid time off, full health benefits package, and 100% of hotel expenses covered. If you relish in the chance to hitch a ride in a 27-foot Hot Dog supporting one of the world’s most iconic brands, the Hotdogger program is the place for you!

 

Why Kraft Heinz

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn’t good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins – and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills  and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Hot dog fans are invited to apply to represent the 37th class for one year in a full-time, paid gig behind the wheel of the iconic Wienermobile. Applications for the position, officially titled Wienermobile Spokesperson, are now open here through Jan. 31.

Cultural Capital Microlending Workshop

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The Greater West Dayton Incubator and Flyer Consulting are presenting a special workshop focused on the Cultural Capital Microlending Program. This workshop is scheduled for January 26, 2024, from 4 to 6pm at 1105 W. 3rd Street, Dayton, OH 45402.

This event is a must-attend if you’re interested in learning more about the Cultural Capital Microlending Fund and how it can benefit your business. Here’s what we have planned for you:

In-Depth Understanding of the Cultural Capital Microlending Fund: Get a comprehensive overview of the fund, its benefits, and guidance on filling out the application.

Personalized Feedback on Your Loan Application Materials:

Bring your application materials and receive direct feedback to enhance your chances of success.

Meet the Underwriters: This is a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with the underwriters of the loan. Ask your questions, understand the process, and get insights that could be crucial for your application.

This event is not just an informative session but an opportunity to take a significant step towards securing financial support for your business. Whether you are just starting or looking to expand, this program is designed to help entrepreneurs at all stages.

Attendance is available to active business owners who have consistently generated verifiable revenue for six months or more, across any industry.

Register to attend here.

Butter Cafe’s Winter Inspired New Menu

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Butter Cafe on Brown Street has grown a loyal following over 13 years by serving up casual, quirky breakfast and lunch featuring fresh and organic ingredients.

They’ve just introduced their winter menu:

Including some new featured drinks, alcoholic and not.  Be sure and check them out and tell them DaytonDining sent you!

 

Butter Cafe

1106 Brown St,
Dayton, OH 45409
937-985-9917
Hours:

Monday-Friday 8am- 2pm
Saturday & Sunday 8am – 3pm

Asian Fusion Restaurant To Open In Miamisburg This Weekend

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Teriyaki Madness opens this Friday, Jan 9th at 11am at 9474 N Springboro Pike, across from the Lexis Nexis Campus. This Denver based chain is known for serving chicken teriyaki bowls plus Yakisoba Noodles, fresh Veggies & more.
The quick-service menu features an assortment of made-to-order bowls, featuring proteins like chicken, steak and salmon teriyaki; spicy tofu, orange chicken and chicken katsu served with vegetables and choice of rice or noodles. Teriyaki Madness also offers appetizers like edamame, chicken potstickers, chicken egg rolls and crab rangoons, with sides of stir-fried vegetables, noodles and brown, white or fried rice.

Grand Opening Specials:

The first 5 people to order in-shop will win free bowls for a year!*

*Free bowls for a year equals 24 free bowl vouchers.
*Given to winners through their Mad Rewards account.

Next 20 who order will win free bowls for a month!*

*Free bowls for a month equals 4 free bowl vouchers
*Given to winners through their Mad Rewards account.

                                   *Free bowls for a month equals 4 free bowl vouchers

Friday 1/19 & Saturday 1/20  at the new Miamisburg location get $6 CHICKEN TERIYAKI BOWLS!

Teriyaki Madness

9474 N Springboro Pike
Miamisburg, OH 45342

937-723- 8670
Order for dine-in, pickup, or delivery
online or through their app.

New Centerville Brunch Pub Menu Revealed

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Lorenzo Bas will open the doors to The Brunch Pub in uptown Centerville later this month, he’s just awaiting one more inspection before he announces the date. The building, which was built in the 1800’s served as the original Centerville High School has been under transformation for a couple of years.  Bas, a 2016 graduate of Centerville High explained that because the building is listed on the historical register, it was a more difficult renovation than he expected, having to redo the electric and plumbing, it’s taken two years to get it done.  After a tour last week I can tell you he’s done a terrific job on this building, that was most recently Las Piramides Mexican Restaurant.

Bas’s inspiration for the restaurant comes from the fact that he’s always hungry and he couldn’t find a brunch spot that offered what he wanted.  So having grown up in the restaurant business, he got his first job at a local pizza parlor folding pizza boxes as a young teen, spent an enormous amount of time watching cooking videos and eventually got to work on the line at that pizza joint.  His parents owned an eatery in Liberty Township, (they’ve since retired) it only natural for him to open his own place. He’s proud of the fact that all the breads, danishes, cookies, waffles and gelato’s will be made in house.

In chatting with Bas, his love of food and cooking comes through.  He’ll be the Chef with a kitchen crew of 10 to execute his farm to table comfort food as he describes his menu.   Bas has been inspired by his international travels, to recreate dishes he’s fallen in love with and is working with Liberty Farm Market to procure a lot of his herbs and vegetables. His plan is to offer a new menu twice a year.    Here’s a peek at the opening dinner menu:

 

The bar which has a dozen stools along the bar and some high top tables will feature classic cocktails, craft beers and soda’s by the can, because he thinks the canned beverages have the best taste. The wine list will hightlight  bottles from Argentina and Chile, Bas says “people think wines from France and Italy are the best,  but I want to focus wines I’ve tasted in South America, which are more affordable and just at tasty.”

The fireplace room offers a place to enjoy a magazine and a drink, according to Bas.  It’s corner banquette will be a great place for smaller groups and the other half of the room offers a semi-private area for larger groups.

The Brunch Pub

101 W. Franklin St
Centerville, OH

Mon – Thurs 9am – 10pm
Fri & Sat 8am – 11pm
Sun 8am – 9pm

Brunch menu served up to 3pm

 

Smokey Bones 25th Anniversary Rib Special

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Smokey Bones will party like it’s 1999 as it celebrates its 25th Anniversary. To mark this special year, the ‘Masters of Meat’ will roll back select menu items to their original prices.Guests are invited to visit their local Smokey Bones to enjoy a Half Rack of St. Louis-style Ribs for only $9.99 or a Full Rack of St. Louis-style Ribs for only $14.99. Both platters come with a choice of two sides and garlic bread upon request.

“For 25 years, Smokey Bones has stayed true to who we are by offering guests a menu filled with their favorite house-smoked and grilled meats, served alongside mouthwatering sides and hand-crafted cocktails, all at a great value,” says Cole Robillard, Chief Marketing Officer at Smokey Bones. “The rollback pricing is a token of our appreciation to our guests as we look forward to the next 25 years and continue our commitment to providing the best barbecue at an unbeatable price.”

Smokey Bones’ signature baby back ribs are expertly seasoned and hand-rubbed, then smoked for four hours in-house and topped with its signature sweet and smokey BBQ sauce. Every flavorful bite will keep you craving for more.

The $9.99 Half Rack and $14.99 Full Rack of St. Louis-style Ribs will be available at all locations while supplies last for dine-in, call-in or online orders. Guests can indulge in this offer until Jan. 31, 2024, or while supplies last.

Smokey Bones Dayton

Sunday- Thurs  11am – 1am
Fri & Sat 11am – 1:30am

New Breakfast Option Starting Monday

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Calling all breakfast lovers and traditional deli cuisine enthusiasts! Embrace the flavors of the New Year with Dayton’s freshest classic deli, All The Best Delicatessen, as it announces an exciting addition to its menu. Starting Monday, January 15, 2024, All The Best will be serving breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM, and that is just the beginning of the excitement! 

This is not a breakfast you want to sleep through, folks! Wake up to the smell of classic fluffy pancakes, challah French toast, mouth watering corned beef hash, and refreshing avocado toast. Looking to try something new? Dive into iconic breakfast options you won’t find anywhere else in Dayton such as bagel and fish sandwiches, noodle kugel, sweet cheese blintzes, and crispy potato pancakes. Want a taste of deli in your morning routine? Try their delectable Reuben and pastrami omelets.

But that’s not all! All The Best Delicatessen understands that time is of the essence, and they’ve got you covered. Embrace the convenience of picking up your order through the newly introduced drive-thru window. This drive-thru option is only available for pick-up orders made online at allthebestdeli.com, accessible under the “order online” section, or through phone orders, at 937-999-4204. 

“All The Best lives up to its name once again by curating an exquisite breakfast menu that goes beyond the ordinary and encompasses “all the best” options,” says Lee Schear, owner of All The Best. “It’s not just about the food; it’s about creating a flavorful, unique, and convenient experience for our customers. Through our menu, we share not only a taste of our deli favorites but a journey through nearly forgotten breakfast classics.”

All The Best Delicatessen

5940 Far Hills Ave,
Dayton, OH, United States, Ohio
937-999-4204
Starting Jan 15th:
Open Daily 7am – 7pm

5 Design Secrets at the Dayton Airport

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With all of the shiny, new things to explore thanks to the terminal modernization at the Dayton International Airport, you could accidentally miss some pretty interesting details. Here are some of the hidden, subtle, and surprising design elements you don’t want to miss next time you visit the airport.

Photo Credit: Kevin Lush

1. Connect with the Sunshine

If you frequented the airport in the past, you likely don’t recall seeing windows near baggage claim. That’s because as the airport grew and needed space for rental car counters, a break room for airport staff, and the Military Welcome Center, the logical response was to place them where they would fit and be easy to locate for passengers. However, it meant blocking the light from the outside.

With the rental car counters moving to their own, dedicated building, and the Military Welcome Center moving to a larger space, the windows are once again visible, providing a sense of openness and connectivity with the outside world.

2. Look Down at Airplanes for a Change

You’ve probably noticed the brand-new terrazzo floors that glitter in the light and look brilliantly shiny and new, but did you notice the airplane designs across the expanse of the terminal floor? Not only are 20 airplanes designed into the floor that are significant to Dayton’s aviation history, but these airplanes are also life sized. Want to see how you stack up next to a B-17 Flying Fortress? Step on up and see for yourself! (Spoilers: It’s bigger than you.)

3. Check Outside for Hidden Design Elements

On the exterior of the terminal, the canopy is ready for lift off thanks to the sleek, slender wing-shaped materials that taper just like the wing of an airplane. This nod to aviation design is a beautiful way to celebrate flight (and the city where it was invented).

4. Look Up at the Structure

The columns are actually built at a slight angle, just enough to emulate the wheels of the airplane and the experience of standing under an airplane.

New and improved Dayton Airport terminal

5. Sustain and Maintain

There are so many ways we are working to make the airport more sustainable and easier to maintain for airport staff. Here are a few:

  • The glass at the front is connected to sensors that turn off the lights if there’s enough natural light coming in.
  • Columns, walls, counters, and more are wrapped in stainless steel, which when dirtied throughout the day can simply be washed off. With typical drywall, the airport would need repainted every six months or so. Bonus detail: The use of stainless steel is also meant to represent the metal bodies of airplanes.
  • The terrazzo floor will last a long time and require only maintenance and cleaning for 50 years. Terrazzo should hold up for around 50 years, or around five or six carpet replacements.
  • The mechanical system (HVAC) can adjust and slow down when areas are empty.

The 3,500 people who go through the Dayton Airport daily will likely enjoy the more obvious improvements, luster, and renewed energy of the terminal thanks to the many improvements that have been made so far. Only a few will catch all of the surprising little details that have been incorporated into the design to create one fascinating celebration of flight – in the city where powered flight was made possible.