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Avocado Toast Now at Tim Hortons

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You can now order Avocado Toast with Naturally Hickory Smoked Bacon as well as Avocado Toast with Freshly Cracked Eggs at your local Tim Hortons.

Tim Hortons Adds New Toasts And New Avocado Breakfast Sandwiches
The new Avocado Toast with Bacon features a creamy avocado spread topped with crispy pieces of naturally hickory smoked Bacon and finished off with a sprinkling of Everything Bagel seasoning, all on toasted sourdough bread.

The new Avocado Toast with Eggs features a creamy avocado spread topped two freshly cracked eggs and finished off with a sprinkling of Everything Bagel seasoning, all on toasted sourdough bread. Also available with one egg.

You can now also  add avocado spread to any breakfast sandwich.

The new offering can be found at participating locations chainwide for a limited time.

Clairvoyance: Intentional Camera Movement Photography

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“Intentional Camera Movement” (ICM) is digital photography that combines color, texture, and form to create swirling and dizzying abstracts from out in nature. The subject matter captures tree foliage, water movements, and reflections as the camera is purposely moved around to achieve different results. Having the images printed on canvas further gives a painterly look and feel to the work.

 

 

 

Clairvoyance is defined as “the supposed power to see objects or events that cannot be perceived by the senses.” Village Artisan photographer Ryan Taylor uses the camera as his paintbrush and the landscape as his canvas to “bring the viewer closer to seeing something entirely new.”

Ryan’s solo show can be seen in the Village Artisan’s Lobby Gallery  through February 28, 2023, during regular gallery hours. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

 

Do Your Moo at Young’s For Free Ice Cream

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Start practicing your MOOs now! We want to hear your best MOO! A good MOO will rewarded with Young’s Famous Homemade Ice Cream from January 23rd – 29th, 2023.

Give a great MOO at the Dairy Store and you’ll earn a one dip upgrade for your dessert. For example, buy a one dip cone, MOO for us, and they’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! Young’s has always been partial to cows at Young’s and their MOOs. They 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!

But Young’s won’t just accept just any MOO. Their staff will be the judge. They say they are not looking for loudness, but are listening for creativity, tonal ability, and heartfelt MOOs.

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

Young’s Jersey Dairy

6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd
Yellow Springs, OH 45387

(937) 325-0629

Hours:

Mon – Thu 11AM – 8PM
Fri 11AM – 9PM
Sat 9AM – 9PM
Sun 9AM – 8PM

 

Best Sledding Locations Around Dayton

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With the snow fast coming down, we thought this would be a good time to round up some of the best spots to go sledding in the area.  We’ve combed the internet archives to share Miami Valley’s favorite spots:

 

Wright Brother’s Memorial Hill
WPAFB – 2380 Memorial Rd, Dayton, OH 45424

The hill is an area favorite. Located off Route 444 on Kauffman Avenue next to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, this hill has great access and parking. The designated sledding area is a grass surface ranging from smooth to bumpy. The slope is approximately 40 degrees with a lengthy run of about 700 to 800 feet. Many great spots act as ramps for those who like catching air.

The MetroParks have designated sledding locations in three of their parks – Englewood, Germantown and Taylorsville:

Englewood MetroPark
100 E National Rd, Englewood, OH 45322
Walk through the woods to the West Park near the dam.  This sledding hill is quite steep.

Germantown MetroPark
6206 Boomershine Rd, Germantown, OH 45327
Probably the best Metropark hill for sledding, snowboarding and tubing.

Taylorsville MetroPark
1200 Brown School Road, Vandalia
Entrance is on the east side of Brown School Rd., south of US 40. Grass turf, bumpy and no obstacles with a gentle grade makes for safe but long distance sledding. This hill offers a smooth/bumpy ride down a slope of 30 degrees with a 400 to 500 foot run.

Triangle Park
2500 Ridge Ave, Dayton, OH 45414
 For years this park has been a go to spot for families that want to slide down the hill.

Stubbs Park- Currently under construction in 2025 and not open.
 255 W Spring Valley Pike, Centerville, OH 45458
This south suburban park will be packed with folks slipping and sliding around

Centerville-Washington Park District

Rosewood Park! For young sledders, check out Little Mound Park!

Indian Riffle Park
801 E Stroop Rd Kettering OH 45440
The hill at Indian Riffle Parkis more of a mound, giving sliders more than one side to slide down. No obstacles with pretty smooth rides.Perfect for all ages.

Suicide Hill” Community Golf Course
2917 Berkley St, Kettering, OH 45409
Sledders flock at the first sign of ground-covering snow. Located at the Community Golf Course Kettering, next to Hills and Dales Metropark it’s just dangerous enough that you’ll be screaming down the hill.

Brian Sharp’s First Visit to The Twist Indian Grill

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On a chilly day we were looking for something fun and new for lunch. I suggested the Twist Indian Grill – only to be told “you know I don’t like Indian food” – I said, “I’ve heard great things we are going”

I am so glad we did!
Twist is where Chipotle meets Indian. In fact, if you’re like my sidekick it’s the perfect way to introduce yourself to great Indian street food. There are extensive menu options like curry bowls, salad bowls, naan tacos and even naandillas (think quesadillas made with naan).
The process is much like you’re used to at chipotle. Choose your entree, choose your rice (there are multiple options), choose your curry, choose your protein, and choose your toppings.
I opted for the Tandoori chicken and Mark opted for a naandilla with masala pulled chicken. We also enjoyed some street food – samosa (potatos and peas mixed and put in a pastry and fried served with sauce. They also have seasoned and nacho fries.

My tandoori chicken bowl was full of flavor and spice. I added some masala rice and even some jalapeños and cilantro. This was a taste sensation. Different from traditional Indian with a twist toward street food. Mark’s naandilla was served with a side of ranch and the naysayer had to admit that it was delicious and that he would definitely be back!
The restaurant located on Smithville just south of Watervliet was busy…and service was swift and friendly.
We definitely want to go back and try some other items and maybe even Paani Puri they looked spectacular!

Rajun Cajun Grill Now Open in Miamsburg

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The Vaughn family has been making cajun for generations.  The family hails from New Orleans and the recipes came from Great Grandmother Vaughn.  They operated a food truck starting in 2017 at St Rt 225 & Rt. 4 at the Marathon Station and  did the fair and festival circuit.

Earlier this month they opened up on a storefront on Main Street in Miamisburg, in the space once occupied by Ms. Pickles, near the Plaza Theater. They’ll be open 11am -9pm every day of the week.  The dining room is small, just 6 tables of two, but on my visit there were quite a few carry out orders being picked up.

And while the dining room is small, the food delivered big flavor!  Sons David, Jr and Nathan were working the open kitchen, while New Orleans jazz filled the air.  I ordered the Big Easy Sampler, which included bourbon chicken, sausage, rice and beans and jambalaya, with a side of macaroni and cheese and cornbread. It was huge with a spicy kick. The cornbread, while not made on sight, was fluffy and moist.

 

Here’s the full menu:

Rajun Cajun Grill

17 S Main Street
Miamisburg, OH 45342

937-266-4071

Open 7 days a week
11am -8pm

Tell them DaytonDining sent you!

All Laughs for Oakwood Junior High Thespians!

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For Director Amy Askins, theater is part of her blood. The beloved local actress/director has taken on a new task…bringing fun theater to junior high students!

Askins, who has a rich history with dramatics, brings her experience, which stretches from Dallas to Dayton, to OAKWOOD Junior High!

‘There are 2 one-act comedies being performed by this really dedicated group of students. The first show, The Internet Is Distract…OH LOOK A KITTEN! By Ian McWethy, is funny but may hit close to home for parents of teens who battle the screen time epidemic-Zombie apps! Instagram break-ups! Micah is trying to finish her paper on The Great Gatsby but these darn devices are FULL of distractions – Amazon wants to sell all the things! Taylor wants her to play Knock Grandma On Her Butt! Can Micah overcome the struggle and make it to school on time?” (Sounds like something all parents know and can totally appreciate. UGH!)

‘The second show, All I Really Need To Know I Learned By Being In A Bad Murder Mystery by Werner Trieschmann, focuses on a hapless crew of actors just want to put on a show but must contend with an over-caffeinated director, a crazed accent coach, and nachos!’ (I think I have performed for that director!)

‘They have put so much time and love into these shorts and I cannot wait for the public to see just how amazing they are!’ Askins goes on.’All plays get to a point where they are ready for an audience…we are READY!’

BREAK A LEG KIDS! Thanks Amy!

What: Oakwood Junior High Theatre presents two short comedies tonight Saturday, 1/21  at 7:00 in the OHS auditorium.  80 minutes.

Tickets ($8/$5) are available at the door or ahead of time at oakwood.hometownticketing.com/embed/all

 

 

College Promise Seeking Mentors

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Interviews will begin this month for the next cohort of students to be accepted into the Montgomery County Ohio College Promise program. Now in its 13th year, the program aims to help 1,000 area students over 20 years attend college at little to no cost to them and their families.

Mentor recruitment is underway for the more than 55 new students who will be accepted into the program’s 2023-24 school year. Mentor support has proven to be essential to the students’ success, providing them with critical guidance throughout high school that helps ensure a path to college. For more information on how you can make a difference in a child’s life by becoming a mentor, click here.

A mentor is a caring adult who freely gives their own time to a young person.  A mentor can have a profound effect on the amount of success that young person might have.  To a young person, a mentor guarantees that there is someone who cares and that they are not alone in dealing with the everyday challenges they face.

College Promise mentors meet with their student for 30-50 minutes a week at the student’s high school.  Mentors serve as a role model, provide a sounding board, an opportunity to talk and be heard, support, encouragement, guidance, and friendship.

To become a mentor, download, complete, and submit an application or apply online (below).  Mentors conduct a free background check and take part in a training prior to meeting with their student freshman year.

 

Winter’Tainment: Allie Haines is ‘In the Green’ at PNC.

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‘In the Green’ a modern retelling of the Hildegard von Bingen story, is at the PNC Arts Annex this weekend. A forceful cast with a strong message, brings the deep and bold tale to life. One of the stars of the show ALLIE HAINES met with me to talk about the play….and the interview went something like this!

‘In The Green’ local premiere at PNC Arts Annex.

JS: Thanks for meeting with me to talk about this undertaking at PNC! Tell me about ‘In the Green!’

AH: It’s an enigma really. It’s a trip inward. You meet some very strong women faced with some deep traumatic experiences. But rather than searching somewhere around them, the search within themselves for strength and answers. It’s a fantastic musical by Grace McLean! And we are premiering in this region.

JS: So I understand it focuses on Saint Hildegard’s story. So it’s a religious tale? Or….

AH: Not really…no. It’s a spiritual journey. It’s a journey to healing and it’s a relevant tale even today. It focuses on women in a patriarchal world, finding their voice. Their inner-peace.

JS: And it takes place in the medieval time frame? 

AH: I think it is devoid of time. It’s really beyond the typical why, what and when of musical retellings. I don’t feel this show spoon feeds any particular emotion…rather it lets you unwind your own insights through it’s widely arrayed songs and visual lessons.

JS: So, I know a bit about the Catholic religion. I understand the plight of Saint Hildegard (viewed as the founder of scientific natural history) and her mentor of sorts, Jutta von Sponheim. Are they the focus of the show itself.

Allie Haines stars in ‘In the Green.’

AH: Yes, and no. I mean many know of the story and the Hildegard and Jutta…their bond as those who truly sought a community of  women who were musical, artistic and free to express themselves. Along this journey, each has to find a way to deal with their own personal trauma. (PSA-there is reference to sexual assault in the show.) You see this healing through music and puppetry. It’s beautiful. It’s unique. It’s timeless.

JS: And you have a great cast to work with…and a new director?

AH: Adelyn Helms, Danielle Ruddy, Melissa Hall and Rachel Hertenstein are the other 4 women who make up the 5 woman cast. They are so strong and we have forged a sisterhood that has been the core energy of this piece. They are amazing! As for our director, Garret Young, he knocked it out of the park. Interestingly, he was the ‘male’ on set, and everyday he listened to us as we explained how these things feel to us as women. He would encourage us to go with those feelings.

Garret Young Directorial Debut!

JS: That’s what a great director does!! And this is no easy piece to direct….

AH: No, not at all. This is the kind of show that lends itself to personal insight and reflection. It may be one of the most important pieces we have done at TheaterLab. The feel is collaborative and intimate. It’s cutting-edge and yet, relatable.

JS: I am so intrigued by this!! I love when theater gets ‘artsy.’ Y’ know?

AH: Yes. Exactly. We poured our time and energy into this production. More-so, we poured our hearts and our souls into it as well. It’s really an important piece.

JS: I just love talking to you Allie! Y’know to this day, whenever we talk about La Cage people still say ‘the girl that played Jacqueline stole the show!’ It kind of makes me mad….BUT, it shows you have a range! And you are truly a gift to Dayton’s theater community!

AH: Awww….thanks Josh! Can’t wait to work in a play with you again soon! Now, get your tickets to ‘In The Green!’

JS: Got ’em!

***The Director’s Note About ‘In the Green’ follows below. 

For tickets and more information got to https://www.daytonlive.org/events/in-the-green/

Showtimes at the Arts Annex are:

Friday 1/20 at 8pm.

Saturday 1/21 at 2pm and 8pm. 

 

Director’s note: In late Fall of 2020, I became aware of a curious new musical. It was written by and starred Grace McLean, who delivered a jaw-dropping performance in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 just a few years prior. It recounted a story about a woman who locked herself away because the world became a place where she could no longer thrive and grow. The traumas that were visited upon Jutta von Sponheim by the world of men grew too much to bear, and she was no longer safe in the world outside. The only possible answer to her problems was isolation.

Jutta’s hard-nosed piety serves as the perfect obstacle to our central character, Hildegard von Bingen, as she seeks to unpack her own trauma while being locked away against her will for 30 years. History remembers Hildegard fondly as a patron saint of music, literature, and medicine in the Catholic tradition. Even in her fractured mental state, we see her natural curiosity about connecting in harmony with the world around her, despite being trapped inside a sparse prison cell. The central action of the play becomes thus: what happens when an unstoppable force, divinely attuned to the natural world, meets an immovable object in one Jutta von Sponheim?

We cannot know what these two visionary women actually discussed or endured during their years locked away together, but McLean has imagined a world that is both wildly fantastical and blisteringly real. Our characters explore and celebrate the power of the divine feminine apart from patriarchal society. Their delicate harmonies are juxtaposed with primal, guttural grunts as the women confront the harsh realities of their pain.

This play serves as an important reminder of the healing power of connection, which remains as important as ever in our world today. Throughout our characters’ healing conversations, I hope audiences can gain some perspective about their own difficult situations. After all, as Hildegard von Bingen herself once wrote:

“We cannot live in a world that is not our own, in a world that is interpreted for us by others. An interpreted world is not a home. Part of the terror is to take back our own listening, to use our own voice, to see our own light.”

No matter where you are on your own journey, even if you are terrified of the monumental task set out before you, I hope you feel emboldened to seek out your own light.

DLM’s Bacon Fest is On!

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Dorothy Lane Market is hosting their annual BaconFest through the end of the month at all 3 stores. You’ll find legendary sweets, like Bourbon Salted Chocolate-Covered Bacon and Maple Bacon Donuts, as well as game day cravings, including Cajun Bacon Sausage and Bacon Ranch Cheeseball. Don’t forget about the oh-so delicious Bacon & Cheddar Stuffed Portobello Mushroom as well as the DLM Coffee Bar’s Smoked Maple “Bacon” Latte.

Check out  exclusive BaconFest items, like the Smoky and the Pepper, Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin, Maple Bacon Baby Cake, Bacon Cheddar Pull-Apart Bread, Bourbon Salted Bacon, and more!

At Jack’s Grill, you can order from from their curated menu or pick any protein from their impressive Meat and Seafood case and they’ll grill it at no extra charge. Available at all three locations. During BaconFest, add bacon for free to any Jack’s Grill, Naples-Style Pizza, or Sandwich Station order.

They’ve even posted bacon recipes you can make at home that include pork tenderloin with bacon-whiskey caramel glaze, Bacon-wrapped dates, bacon cheddar scones and maple & sriracha glazed bacon.

Want more bacon? Join the DLM Bacon Club and get monthly shipments of the DLM Signature Uncured and Thick Cut Bacon that contains no MSG, lactose, nitrates, nitrites, or gluten.

OAKWOOD
2710 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood, OH 4541

WASHINGTON SQUARE
6177 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45459

SPRINGBORO
740 N. Main St, Springboro, OH 45066

Store Hours:
Mon – Sun: 6:00AM – 9:00PM

“CELLARBRATION – An Exploration of Vintage & Barrel Aged Beers”

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Saturday, February 4th from 12pm-3pm Warped Wing Brewing Company is bringing a unique cellar beer experience to the Barrel Room & Smokery in Springboro. This event will take place in the back warehouse space – simply check in for beer tickets before entry.

Explore some specialty keg tappings along with a selection of vintage & barrel aged bottle pours from the warped cellar. A selection of these limited bottles will also be available to purchase on-site at the Springboro Taproom during the event only (availability & bottle limits subject to change).

Each 5oz pour (both draught & bottle pours) will require 1 ticket during the event. No presale on tickets. Tickets will be available to purchase on-site during the event for $6 each or 4 tickets for $20. And of course Warped Wing Springboro will have some delicious Smokery specials to enjoy while sampling our cellar offerings including Brisket Poutine & Brisket Birria Tacos – both available that day while supplies last!

Pours on Tap

2015 Esther’s Li’l Secret Milk Chocolate Brown Ale (non-BA)
2016 Pirogue Belgian Style Black Tripel Brewed with Coffee (non-BA)
2017 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels
2018 Cuvée de 75 – collaboration brew with Listermann Brewing Co.

Bottle Pours & Bottles for Sale

2019 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – $12.99
2019 Flying Heads Dubbel Pumpkin aged in Bourbon Barrels – $11.99
2019 CreepShow Smoked Porter aged in Bourbon Barrels – $11.99
2019 Abominator Doppelbock aged in Maple Bourbon Barrels – $14.99
2019 Baltic Porter aged in Port Wine Barrels – $12.99
2020 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – $11.99
2020 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels with Apricot & Honey – $13.99
2020 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels with Peach, Vanilla, Caramel – $13.99

2020 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels Cuvée Reserve – $24.99
2020 Flying Heads Dubbel Pumpkin aged in Port Wine Barrels – $10.99
2020 Creepshow Smoked Porter aged in Bourbon Barrels – $10.99
2020 Abominator Doppelbock aged in Maple Bourbon Barrels – $13.99
2020 Esther’s Li’l Secret Double Fudge Cream Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – $14.99
2020 Pirogue Belgian Style Black Tripel Brewed with Coffee aged Two Years in Bourbon Barrels – $11.99
2020 Baltic Porter aged in Port Wine Barrels – $11.99
2020 Baltic Porter aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels – $11.992021 Barleywine aged in Chardonnay Barrels – $11.99
2023 Flying Heads Dubbel Pumpkin aged Two Years in Rum Barrels – $9.99
2023 Rum & Cloak Belgian Quad aged in Rum Barrels – $9.99
2023 Baltic Porter aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels – $9.99

Bottles for Sale Only – No Pours

2017 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – $14.99 – 10 bottles available
2017 Baltic Porter aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels – $14.99 – 36 bottles available
2017 Baltic Porter aged in Rum Barrels – $14.99 – 24 bottles available
2017 Baltic Porter aged in Port Wine Barrels – $14.99 – 36 bottles available
2018 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – $13.99 – 36 bottles available
2018 Grape Creek Must Barleywine aged in Cabernet Barrels – $14.99 – 21 bottles available
2018 Pirogue Belgian Style Black Tripel Brewed with Coffee (500ml non-BA) – $11.99 – 11 bottles available
2018 Esther’s Li’l Secret Chocolate Cherry Cordial Stout – $15.99 – 12 bottles available
2018 Cuvée Des Stathes – $15.99 – 12 bottles available
2019 Liquid Picnic Farmhouse Pale Ale aged in Mezcal Barrels – $12.99 – 24 bottles available
2021 Whiskey Rebellion Special Reserve In Bissel Maple Syrup Barrels – $21.99 – 22 bottles available

Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery

25 Wright Station Way
Springboro, OH, 45066

O’Charley’s “Rock Your Ribs January”

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O’Charley’s invites fans to celebrate the New Year with deals on rib combos as part of the brand’s Rock Your Ribs January event.

 

Running now through January 29, 2023, O’Charley’s is offering the following rib combo options for $13.99 each:

  • Ribs & Chicken Tenders: Baby Back Ribs with BBQ sauce and O’Charley’s Famous Chicken Tenders plus your choice of dipping sauce and one side.
  • Ribs & Buttermilk Fried Shrimp: Baby Back Ribs with signature BBQ sauce and five buttermilk fried shrimp, all served with choice of one side.
  • Ribs & Smothered Chicken Breast: Baby Back Ribs with BBQ sauce and grilled chicken breast covered in BBQ sauce, topped with applewood-smoked bacon and Monterey Jack cheese, served with your choice of one side.

With football playoffs right around the corner, O’Charley’s party platters are also the perfect solution for watch parties. Starting January 14, O’Charley’s is offering 23% off party platters when ordered through the O’Charley’s website. With plenty of options available, you’re sure to find one that everyone loves. Some party platter options include:Some party platter options available include:

  • Original Chicken Tenders Platter ($49.99): 36 Chicken Tenders dipped in buttermilk and hand-breaded. Served with your choice of dipping sauce. Serves 12.
  • Club Sandwich Platter ($44.99): Turkey, bacon, ham, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a baguette. Serves six.
  • Ribs & Tenders Combo Platter ($59.99): 24 double hand-breaded Chicken Tenders and two full racks of slow-cooked Baby Back Ribs in original BBQ sauce. Served with your choice of dipping sauce. Serves six.
  • Baby Back Ribs Platter ($59.99): Three full racks of Baby Back Ribs, hand-rubbed with brown sugar and secret spices and slow cooked until they’re fall-off-the-bone tender. Served with original BBQ sauce. Serves six.

O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar

2260 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-7639

7030 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 45414
Phone: (937) 454-9780

Northmont Chocolate Tour

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For the third year merchants in the Northmont Community have put together a self-guided Chocolate Tour! Register at the link below, then spend February 1-February 14 visiting the 14 participating businesses offering FREE chocolate goodies.
Be sure to visit each location and turn in your card to the last location for a chance to win an iPad, an Apple Watch, or a BOLTS Card!
Participating Merchants:
Need a map of all the participating businesses? Check the link below!
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer…
Tickets are free but participants must register before January 27 to participate in the self-guided chocolate tour. Chocolate tour cards must be printed and presented to each business location.

Ryan Tripp, Dayton’s Donut Entrepreneur

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Congrats Ryan Tripp…hard to believe that it was 5 years ago today that he purchased The Donut Haus Bakery from me after a 33 year Run.
For Ryan, it all started at age 14. I had spoken at a Career Day at Springboro Junior High. My talk was on how to properly fill out an Application, we did a mock interview with the kids and emphasized the importance of how to set yourself apart from your competition.
Ryan was hired within a week at age 14 and eventually became a Baker, Mgr. He stayed with me on a part time basis when he entered Wright State University full time and earned a Neuro Science Degree. Just out of college he was hired as a Gastroenterologist/ Diabetes Specialist from 2015- 2016. Kind of ironic right, being in the “sweets business” for many years.
After a year, he switched gears and approached me about starting his own Donut Shop. He opened Bear Creek Donuts/ Miamisburg a few short months later in April, 2016. That shop was successful as soon as he opened the doors.
In 2017, he was was interested in opening a second one. I said “where are we going now Ryan” He wanted a location in West Carrollton and I knew that market was underserved. Instead of going that way, we began talks of Ryan purchasing the D Haus and me hanging up my rolling pin. We put a Succession Plan together and on 1-16- 2018 he took over.
I could not be more proud of his accomplishments during these 5 years to bring fresh ideas, additional products, donut birthday cakes, tours and many things to keep his customers engaged. He started giving back right away to the communities he does business in.
During the past 2 years what really makes me proud of him…he became the mentor to 2 men that have opened their own donut shops.
One of his friends from HS, Clay Fillinger, a full time firefighter in Xenia approached him about his desire to start a shop there. For 6 months, Clay shadowed at the D Haus to learn the business and opened up Glazed Donut Eatery/ in Xenia in 2021.
Fast forward to October of 2021 and Ryan mentored a young man at the D Haus who also started there at age 14. Luke Lawrence then opened his own Shop in the W Carrollton/ Moraine area at age 19 that Ryan had talked about a site at one time. Hence, Hole N One Donuts was born and has also been successful and well received from these communities.
Ryan, Kudos to you and Emily and continued Best Wishes.

This post written by Mike Hemmert, the original owner of Springboro’s Donut Haus

Bob Evans Adds Fiery Dang Hot Chicken to Menu

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Bob Evans has launched Nashville-inspired Dang Hot Chicken. Available as a dinner, Family Meal to Go or sandwich, Dang Hot Chicken features juicy fried chicken paired with new Dang Hot Sauce.

Here’s a closer look at the new Dang Hot Chicken lineup:

  • Dang Hot Chicken Sandwich: Three fried chicken tenders topped with Bob Evans Dang Hot Sauce, creamy ranch dressing and crispy coleslaw and served between two slices of griddled brioche bread. Served with pickles and French fries.
  • Dang Hot Chicken Dinner: Two hand-breaded fried chicken breasts topped with Bob Evans new Dang Hot Sauce and creamy ranch dressing on top of warm, griddled brioche bread. Served with crisp pickles, and your choice of two Farmhouse sides and freshly baked dinner rolls.
  • Dang Hot Chicken Family Meal to Go: For families looking to bring home the heat, Dang Hot Chicken is also available as a Family Meal to Go that serves up to six people. In addition to the above, the Family Meal to Go also includes two family-sized, farm-fresh sides.

For calorie counters, the Dang Hot Chicken Sandwich has 1500 calories, while the Dang Hot Chicken Meal has 1070 calories.

Starting at $11.49, the new Dang Hot Chicken Dinner, Dang Hot Chicken Family Meal to Go and Dang Hot Chicken Sandwich can be found at all Bob Evans locations for dine-in, carryout, or delivery for a limited time.

Battle of the Bands – Week 2 – R&B, Hip Hop, & Rap artists!

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Dayton Battle of the Bands – Week 2 – continues the 2023 concert series with local R&B, Hip Hop, & Rap artists!
Featuring:
– RJ Jen
– Jeremy Street & Fatty Lumpkin
– Blanch Robinson
– R3G
Not familiar with any of the artists participating? That’s the fun! This is a cool way to check out new, local, original music! Each ticket buyer gets one vote (in person).

The winner of this round earns a spot at the Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale, among other prizes! The grand prize is an EP session at *Dayton Sound Studios*- the title sponsor of this event. The grand prize winner also gets to perform at Levitt Pavilion Dayton during the summer 2023 concert season!

Week 2 is held on Thursday, January 19th at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton). Doors open at 7pm (due to equipment load in, we cannot let patrons in earlier than 7pm). Show 7:30-10:30pm. Please be prompt to see all the bands performing!
Tickets are $10 advance / $15 at the door. Advance tickets are recommended. Note – Ticket sales are used to cover production costs and prizes. Thanks for contributing!

Ticket link – https://www.venuepilot.co/events/66563/orders/new