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Panera Adds Chicken Tikka Masala Soup

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Panera Bread has added to their lineup of soups with the introduction of new Chicken Tikka Masala Soup for winter 2023.

Chicken Tikka Masala Soup features a hearty blend of chicken, black lentils, butternut squash and kale in a curried tomato broth, finished with tamarind, coconut milk and classic Indian spices. It comes garnished with brown rice and quinoa.

A bowl of Chicken Tikka Masala Soup goes for $9.39 at my nearest location, while a bread bowl is priced at $9.49. It’s also available in a cup size for $6.99. Panera suggests pairing your Chicken Tikka Masala Soup with their Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken.

Other soups on the menu include:

Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
Creamy Tomato Soup
Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
Turkey Chili
Bistro French Onion

Find your nearest Panera here.

 

Chipotle Launches Lifestyle Bowls

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Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched a new collection of Lifestyle Bowls.  The new line includes a Paleo Salad Bowl, Keto Salad Bowl, Whole30® Salad Bowl and Double Protein Bowl, all exclusively available through the mobile app and on the Chipotle website for in-restaurant pickup or delivery. These diet-driven menu offerings are helping those who have committed to living a healthier lifestyle by making it easy to order delicious bowls that only contain the real ingredients permitted by certain diet regimens.

 

“Now more than ever, Americans are embracing new and varied approaches to healthy living and wellness,” said Chris Brandt, chief marketing officer at Chipotle.  “We’ve watched guests custom create lifestyle-specific bowls when ordering in our restaurants, so it made sense to offer delicious options via our online channels that help people easily order bowls with real ingredients that fit their wellness goals.”

The full ingredient make-up of the new Lifestyle Bowls is available below.

  • Balanced Macros Bowl: Light White Rice, Black Beans, Chicken, Fajita Veggies, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Guac, Extra Romaine Lettuce.
  • Veggie Full Bowl: White Rice, Black Beans, Fajita Veggies, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa, Guac.
  • Wholesome Bowl: Supergreens Lettuce Blend, Chicken, Fajita Veggies, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Guac.
  • Grain Freedom Bowl: Supergreens Lettuce Blend, Chicken, Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Sour Cream, Cheese.
  • High Protein Bowl: White Rice, Black Beans, Double Chicken, Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa, Cheese, Romaine Lettuce.
  • Plant-Powered Bowl: Supergreens Lettuce Blend, White Rice, Sofritas, Fajita Veggies, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa, Guac.
  • Go Half Veggie Bowl: 1/2 Chicken, 1/2 Sofritas, Supergreens Lettuce Blend, White Rice, Fajita Veggies, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa, Sour Cream.

This new line of Lifestyle Bowls further showcases Chipotle’s commitment to serving real food with real ingredients and to making their food accessible to all consumers. To learn more about the Lifestyle Bowls or order online, download the Chipotle mobile app or visit ORDER.CHIPOTLE.COM and click on the “What’s New” tab.

Reese’s Releases 7 New Frozen Treats

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Reese’s is taking its iconic combo of chocolate and peanut butter to the freezer aisle with the introduction of a new line of Reese’s frozen treats ranging from ice cream to bars to cones and more starting January 2023.

Here’s a closer look at Reese’s new frozen treats:

  • Reese’s Peanut Butter Sandwich features a peanut butter frozen dairy dessert filling with a signature Reese’s peanut butter swirl packed between two chocolate wafers.
  • Reese’s Peanut Butter Light Ice Cream features light peanut butter light ice cream with chunks of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and a Reese’s peanut butter swirl.
  • Reese’s Chocolate Frozen Dairy Dessert features a frozen dairy dessert chocolate base with chunks of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and a Reese’s peanut butter swirl.
  • Reese’s Mini Pieces Light Ice Cream with vanilla light ice cream is loaded with Reese’s mini pieces candy and features a Reese’s peanut butter swirl.
  • Reese’s Peanut Butter Frozen Dairy Dessert Bar is a peanut butter frozen dairy dessert blended with Reese’s peanut butter sauce and covered in a milk chocolatey coating and cake crumbs.
  • Reese’s Peanut Butter Cones include a creamy Reese’s peanut butter frozen dairy dessert base and crispy wafer cone drizzled with a chocolate flavored coating.
  • Reese’s Chocolate Cones include a chocolate frozen dairy dessert base paired with a Reese’s signature peanut butter swirl, crispy wafter cone and is topped with a chocolatey drizzle.
  • Reese’s Peanut Butter Frozen Dessert Cup is a frozen take on the iconic Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup featuring a peanut butter frozen dairy dessert blended with Reese’s peanut butter swirl covered in a milk chocolatey coating.

 

Free Tickets To Dayton Ballet’s 85th Celebration Via Dayton Metro Library

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Dayton Metro Library, in partnership with Dayton Performing Arts Alliance (DPAA), is offering free tickets to three upcoming performances of 85th Diamond Anniversary at the Victoria Theatre on Friday, February 10, 7:30-9 pm, Saturday, February 11, 7:30-9 pm, and Sunday, February 12, 2:30-4 pm.

 

85th Diamond Anniversary is a celebration of the Dayton Ballet’s 85th season and the 95th year of the Dayton Ballet School. This repertory program honors Dayton Ballet founders and includes a collection of beautiful ballets showcasing the physicality and virtuosity of the company of dancers who call Dayton Ballet their home.

Fifty tickets per show will be available on a registration basis, with a maximum of six seats per party. Seat locations will vary and can be picked up at the box office prior to each performance. While DPAA will try to seat groups together when possible, that’s not guaranteed. Tickets have no cash value and cannot be exchanged for other seats or performances.

  • Registration for the Friday, February 10 performance begins Wednesday, January 11, 8 am.
  • Registration for the Saturday, February 11 performance begins Thursday, January 12, 8 am.
  • Registration for the Sunday, February 12 performance begins Friday, January 13, 8 am.

The Victoria Theatre is located at 138 North Main Street, Dayton. For a detailed description of this performance and to register for a chance to receive free tickets, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Programs, and search for the program title, “85th Diamond Anniversary.” Additional questions may be directed to the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Bar & Bistro Evolving Into Event Space

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Top of the Market, a Dayton-based event and banquet center, located on the corner of Webster Street and Third Street in Downtown Dayton, has been part of the Dayton landscape since 2005.

The company also manages The Gourmet Deli, a staple in the Webster Station community and The Bar & Bistro, a casual dining restaurant open to the public, that are both contained within the primary facility. Following a business analysis in the fourth quarter of 2022, Top of the Market management, the Mendelson Family, will modify the business model in 2023.

The event and banquet operation and The Gourmet Deli will remain in its current form, and The Bar & Bistro will modify to become an event space opportunity.

The current 2022 Bar & Bistro operation is a four-day week, casual dining experience open to the public. Frequently, this operation was reduced in days-open to accommodate the overwhelming requests for private events to be held in the stunningly designed transformed dining space, which opened in 2021.

A 2022 analysis lead to the decision to  modify the current model to a private event space, which can host about 70 guests,  seven days weekly to complement the existing two event spaces (The Warehouse and The Loft) whose popularity grew exponentially in 2022.

John Capobianco

According to Director of Operations, John Capobianco this modification will better meet the needs of our customers and support the growing demand for additional private event space in Downtown Dayton. In addition, the event spaces will now offer the opportunity for outside catering companies to utilize the event spaces, in addition to our existing in-House catering.

They are very excited and welcome all to come in and tour our event spaces for all your small or large business meetings and private celebratory special events.

The Bar & Bistro would like to thank customers for their loyalty and patronage and hope they understand our business decision.

Young’s 154th Birthday Celebration

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Help Young’s Jersey Dairy celebrate their 154th  birthday with specials all over the farm Jan 13th – 16th.

Click for a “Brief History of Young’s”

Look at the deals they will be featuring:

Young’s Farmstead Cheese Specials:

Special sampler package of four kinds of Young’s Farmstead Cheese $7.99
They have two different samplers featuring eight of their farmstead cheeses made on the farm from their Jersey cow milk.  Bring home (at least) one of each sampler.

Dairy Store Specials:

$1.54 off all cones, all burgers, Deep Fried Breaded Cheddar Cheese Curds, Chedda Cheese Crispys, 4 Pack Homemade Buckeyes, 1/2 Gallons of Homemade Ice Cream and kid’s meals

FREE — A Souvenir Young’s 154th Anniversary bottle included with purchase of any burger, kid’s meal, cone or cheese curds, while supplies last.

Udders & Putters Specials:

$1.54 off games of miniature golf and medium bucket of golf balls

Young’s Jersey Dairy

6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd
Yellow Springs, OH 45387

Dine-In & App Orders
Mon – Thu 11AM – 8PM
Fri 11AM – 9PM
Sat 9AM – 9PM
Sun 9AM – 8PM

Dine-In Breakfast Available
9am-2pm on Saturday & Sunday

General Information/The Dairy Store: (937) 325-0629
Udders & Putters: (937) 325-0502
Picnics & Catering: (937) 605-2584

Get All You Can Eat Boneless Wings & More at Applebee’s

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Applebee’s rings in 2023 with the return of its fan-favorite All You Can Eat Boneless Wings, Riblets and Double Crunch Shrimp, each served with endless classic fries.

Priced at $14.99, guests can mix and match in any way they please, like starting with Boneless Wings, refilling with Double Crunch Shrimp, followed by Riblets.  This offer is for dine in only for a limited time.

Here’s a closer look at Applebee’s All You Can Eat menu:

  • All You Can Eat Boneless Wings: Crispy breaded pieces of boneless chicken tossed in your choice of one of six sauces: Classic Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Sweet Asian Chile, Garlic Parmesan, Extra Hot Buffalo and Honey Pepper. Each serving comes with signature coleslaw, endless classic fries and Bleu cheese or house-made buttermilk ranch dressing.
  • All You Can Eat Riblets: Cut from the most tender pork, riblets are slow cooked and come dripping in either Honey BBQ or sweet Asian Chile sauce. Served with signature coleslaw and endless classic fries.
  • All You Can Eat Double Crunch Shrimp: Crispy battered Double Crunch Shrimp are fried golden brown. Served with cocktail sauce, signature coleslaw and endless classic fries..

To get the most out of this deal, you should always order the Riblets (regularly $17.99) or Double Crunch Shrimp (regularly $17.99, but if you’re ordering at least two of the Boneless Wings(regularly $12.99), you’ll come out ahead.

To find your local restaurant, visit Applebees.com/restaurants.

10? with Chef Franco Gallo

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Chef Franco Gallo grew up in a small town in Italy by the Adriatic Sea in Brindisi, where he got his first taste of the restaurant business doing every job imaginable alongside many Italian Chefs in his hometown. He also served in the Italian Army and was trained in culinary art to serve the high ranking officer staff. He met his wife in the Navy, stationed in Italy where they met and he followed here here. His most recent experience was being the Head Chef at the Dayton Bicycle Club for 15 years. Last summer the stars aligned with the opportunity to open Franco the Foodie, where he is the now the owner and Chef, creating a unique rotating menu every week and catering for parties and events.  His family is all involved in the business with his wife and one daughter works in the kitchen, while his other daughter works the front of the house.

What is your favorite ingredient to cook with?

Garlic is one of my favorite ingredients. It is simple, flavorful and fragrant, adding a lot too many dishes. After all, I am 100 percent Italian, born and raised in Italy. They put garlic in our pacifiers.

What ingredient do you dread?

I don’t dread any ingredient in particular, although I am not a fan of peeling beets, although I do love to eat them.

What’s your favorite dish to make?

My favorite dish to make is homemade pasta. To me there is nothing better than making homemade pasta. I find it therapeutic and the end result is pure delicious in a variety of sauces and options. It also takes me back to my childhood when I first was introduced to making pasta with my mother and grandmother in Italy.

What’s your favorite pig out food?

Fried calamari and shrimp, with squeeze of lemon on top and fresh parsley. I could eat that all day long. Growing up by the Adriatic Sea in Italy it was a common street food that always brings me back home.

What restaurant, other than your own, do you like to dine at in the Miami Valley?

Lily’s Bistro and Meadowlark are 2 of my favorite restaurants. I like how they utilize seasonal fresh ingredients, and the dishes are often creative and enjoyable.

What’s your best advice for home chefs?

Simplicity goes a long way. Don’t overdo it and think that adding too many ingredients makes things better. Less is often more when it comes to cooking. And YouTube can often be your best friend when learning how to use new ingredients or trying a new recipe.

If you could invite any 4 guests to a dinner party who would they be and why?

My mother, who lives in Italy and I don’t get to see her very often. My father, who passed away several years ago. My grandmother, who taught me a lot about cooking. And my wife, who tells me she is my biggest fan, so I better include her so she doesn’t divorce me.

Who do you look up to in the industry and why?

My brother Tony, who is a Chef in Italy. He has a reputation for making some amazing food and pizza dough in Brindisi, where we grew up. He recently came to visit and spent time working with me and showing me some tips and cooking techniques. One thing that I learned a long time ago is that a Chef never stops learning and I appreciated him sharing his knowledge with me.

What do you do in the Miami Valley on a day off?

I don’t have many days off, but when I get a chance to relax I like to watch a movie, or play online nerdy games, such as World of Warcraft.

Share a kitchen disaster, lucky break or other interesting story:

Approximately 6 months ago I had the opportunity to open Franco the Foodie. It has been a dream of mine for many years to have my own restaurant. You could call this my lucky break, as everything aligned at the right place at the right time. I have greatly enjoyed the challenge and look forward to growing the business, also recognizing it is not always easy. But it is extremely satisfying getting to know the local customers and welcoming them like family.

Franco the Foodie

120 W Jefferson Street
New Carlisle, OH,
937-679-5404
Wed – Sat 3 – 7pm
Dine in (seats 18) or Carry out
Reservations available for groups
Grab and Go also available
Menu rotates weekly
Delivery via Door Dash
Catering available

Fleming’s Surf & Turf Sunday

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Fleming’s Prime Steak House and Wine Bar is featuring a 3 course meal that includes Filet Mignon paired with a North Atlantic Lobster Tail only on Sunday’s.

You’ll start your meal out by choosing either a Fleming’s Salad – walnuts, tomatoes, dried cranberries, red onion, lemon balsamic vinaigrette or a Caesar Salad  – romaine, parmesan, fried capers, crispy prosciutto.

Your main course will be a petite filet mignon (8 oz) and north Atlantic lobster tail for $75 or upgrade to a main filet (11 oz) for $82.

You’ll end with a choice of dessert- either New York Cheesecake or or Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake.

Fleming’s Prime Steak House and Wine Bar

4432 Walnut Street
Dayton, OH 45440
937-320-9548

Sun: 4PM–9PM
Mon–Sat: 4PM–10PM

A Look Back at our Top 10 Most Read Foodie Posts of 2022

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It’s always interesting to look back  at our most read stories from 2022.  While some of our most read stories include our round-ups of restaurants open holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas and Mother’s Day we’re not  included them on this list.  We have listed in reverse order, the top stories you all clicked on last year.  Enjoy this little stroll down memory lane!

Farmer Matthew Keener Starts A Nonprofit To Donate Beef To The Needy

Wright Dunbar Food Hall to Open Mon, July 25th

Restaurants with Private Dining Rooms

La Embajada Soft Opening Saturday

Pine Club’s 75th Anniversary Includes 1947 Prices!

Neighborhood Bakery to Close Dec 17th

Christopher’s Announces Soft Opening

Local Belmont Restaurant For Sale

And as it turns out, they took the business off the market, and reopened the kitchen and have continued to be a well loved community bar and eatery.

Roger Glass, Marion’s Piazza Owner Died

And the story you all clicked on and read the most in 2022 was:

Warped Wing Brewing Company to Open North of Dayton

Girl Scout Cookie Season Is Here!

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Each girl scout cookie season I share this story:


I admit I was a girl scout. And for those of you who know me, it will come as no surprise that I was determined to sell more cookies than any of the other girls. I went up and down my street, knocking on doors for orders. I called all my relatives and perfected my telemarketing skills. I asked my dad to get his co-workers to buy from me. And he said NO! But he did offer to take me to work so I could ask for the order. I worked hard and sold hundreds of boxes and was sure I’d win the Cookie title.

Well as it turns out, I didn’t. Some little girl named Susie did. She lived down the street from me and I never saw her ask any of our neighbors to buy cookies. I asked her how she did it and she said it was easy-her mom and dad got all the orders for her. I was mad and didn’t think it was fair and complained to my dad about it. He told me life wasn’t fair, never would be, but that I’d really won, and I’d appreciate it some day when I realized that I had gotten much more out of it than Susie had. Not what a 9 year old girl wants to hear. So I’m sure I sulked around for a while, until something else captured my attention.

But now many years later, I get it. My dad was right- I had won! I’d learned how to set a goal, prospect customers, perfect my sales pitch, work on my organizational skills, plan the logistics of delivery, handle money, make change and enjoy quite a few cookies, too!

And that’s why I implore you to only buy cookies from Girl Scouts. I know there are many well intentioned parents that want to help their daughters, and help support the troops so they can put on all the programs they have scheduled; but please help them by letting them sell! And I still pledge to buy cookies from any girl scout who asks.  

Skill #1: Goal Setting
Girl Scouts learn how to set goals and create a plan to reach them, enabling amazing experiences for themselves and their troops all year long, while helping others too.

Skill #2: Decision Making
Girl Scouts learn to make decisions on their own and as a team, whether it’s how to run and promote their cookie sale, interact with customers, or spend their earnings.

Skill #3: Money Management
Girl Scouts learn to expand their money smarts while running their own cookie business and create a budget to fund the experiences they want to share as a troop.

Skill #4: People Skills
Girl Scouts find their voice and build confidence through customer interactions, developing valuable skills that will help them succeed in school, in business, and in life.

Skill #5: Business Ethics
Girl Scouts learn to act ethically—lessons that will stay with them for a lifetime of leadership and success.

And now about the cookies:

New this year: Raspberry Rally is described as a thin, crispy cookie infused with a raspberry flavor and dipped in the same chocolaty coating as Thin Mints. This cookie is the first Girl Scout Cookie to be exclusively offered for online sale and direct shipment only. These are available starting Feb 28th.
New Raspberry Rally Girl Scout Cookie joins lineup for 2023 season nationwide. Sales began Jan. 1.

Gluten free? Try Toffee-tastic cookies.

Vegan? Try Thin Mints

Kosher? Halal? Try them all! Every flavor variety is kosher and Halal certified.

While door to door sales do still happen, most girl scouts have moved to calling or texting for sales or even setting up online sales sights. Cookies will begin being delivered the week of Feb 12th. Don’t know a Girl Scout? Fill out this form to be connected. Troop booths at local retailers will be held starting February 17th.

All Girl Scout Cookie proceeds stay local.

Do you know what’s even sweeter than Girl Scout Cookies? Every box of cookies you buy from your neighborhood Girl Scout stays local. Proceeds from your purchase help fund incredible adventures like camping and bold ideas like a local recycling program. The Dayton region has over 5000 girl scout that will benefit from your support when you purchase cookies from a local Girl Scout today!

Clayton Meat Market to Close Retail Operations

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Earl Landes, began butchering pork and taking it to local markets in the 1940’s.  With family values at the core, Landes has continued to grow and expand into the meat processing industry. Today, the Landes Fresh Meats brand is well established in the wholesale market place and is providing the same down home quality meat to many corporations across the United States. The fourth generation of the family operates Landes Fresh Meats in Clayton, providing bacon and sausage for both retail and wholesale customers. 

They announced yesterday, via their Facebook page the closing of their retail outlet.

Landes Fresh Meats

9476 Haber Road
Clayton, OH,

Wed- Fri 9am – 6pm
Sat 9am – 3pm

No Joke! She’s a Karen!

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Karen Jaffe

Our Winter’tainment Series has been a serious HIT! And Speaking of serious, there’s little of that in any conversation with Dayton’s Consummate Comique…Karen Jaffe. I was so lucky to catch up with her just before she headed into the UPS store! We had the perfect chit-chat and it went something like this:

Josh: KAREN! Over here girl. SO glad I ran into you. Wondering….would you have time for a quick interview for Winter’Tainment?

Karen: I would love that!

Josh: Hallelujah! So, tell me about the comedy scene which you are such a part of here in Dayton!

Karen: (smiling wide). Comedians in this town are so lucky…there is so much support here! We have 2 really great Comedy Clubs (Wileys, Oregon District and Funny Bone, the Greene) which showcase a lot of area talent. Wait, Josh, did you know that Wiley’s is the oldest comedy club in Ohio? (I shoot a look of shock!) And, think about it, there are plenty of open mic nights in the area, and great venues to play as well. The other nice part is Cincinnati, Columbus, Indy and Louisville are down the street. Each of these cities has great stage time for comedians.

Josh: I know many of them come here to perform in Dayton. Which of course, you are really a major player in our town. Quite popular! (She smiles again.) Do you think it is different for women…I mean comedy! (Smile fades.)

Karen: I actually have a love/hate relationship with this question, because I get it a lot.  I think generally it can be more difficult to be a woman in comedy, for a lot of reasons.  But I have been super fortunate in that I came into comedy when I was older and had a thicker skin and a better sense of who I was as a person, so my experience hasn’t been as difficult as some other people have had it.  And I also have been lucky that Dayton’s comedy scene has been a safe and supportive place for me.  Sometimes when I travel out of town, I meet comedians from other places who aren’t as fortunate and maybe are more disrespectful of female comics, but I like to think it comes from a competitive place rather than a real “women aren’t funny” mentality.  As for the audiences, in Dayton or anywhere else, I like having to work a little harder to get them on my side.

Bob the Drag Queen and Jaffe

Josh: I completely get that. Y’know being a drag queen sometimes, I work my ass off to get a buck or 2. Where does your comedy come from?

Karen: My comedy largely comes from my own life, and the people I encounter on a daily basis.  I try to be really careful not to “punch down” and make fun of people; I try to make myself or my reactions the butt of my jokes.  I typically steer clear of politics and religion, because they’re both polarizing and kind of boring to me.  I would much rather talk about the different ways I’m handed Cologuard boxes at work.

Josh: OMG. (Giggles.) The Cologuard gig…I can’t take it. HILARIOUS! I’m sure you included some of that on your comedy album you just cut. Congratulations by the way! That’s an accomplishment!

Karen:  Thank you! I recorded my first album as a sort of challenge to myself.  It was scary and also not really, because I had so much support!  I got to do it in my home club, with an amazing production team behind me, and I felt so incredibly lucky.  I don’t know the release date yet, but you’ll definitely hear about it on social media!

Josh: Well, best to you on that. Are we out of time? Do you need to go weigh packages or tape stuff? Or can we keep talking?

Karen: (Side eye) I have time!

Josh: What can we look forward to in the comedy world around here….and do you have comedians who inspire you?

Karen: If you want to learn about comedy and you are interested in the art form itself, you should try checking out a local showcase, or buy tickets to see someone you haven’t necessarily heard yet.  There are so many incredibly talented people who come through Dayton that haven’t had their big break. For me,  there are 2 favorites I will mention…although there are others. Meg Stalter, who is from Dayton and is one of the kindest, funniest, most talented people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing (and thankfully all the right people in Chicago and New York and Hollywood all noticed when they met her, and now she is super famous and even more beautiful than ever).  And my other all-time favorite comedian is probably one you haven’t heard of: Stewart Huff.  He’s a touring comic who lives in Georgia, and he’s the smartest comedian I have ever met.  Buy all his albums.  See him whenever you can.  And please tell him I said hi when you do.

Jaffe in Lights

Josh: So, I personally find you to be so uplifting and fun. Can you tell when the audience feels it, or maybe doesn’t (Eyebrow lifts)?

Karen: After doing this for thirteen years or so, I can tell when a crowd likes me or doesn’t, or when one or more of my jokes falls flat.  There’s nothing like the feeling you get when every word you say is HILARIOUS to people.  It’s like a high!  Conversely, it never feels good when the audience isn’t really enjoying it, but it’s really helpful to find out what doesn’t work so I can change something.  I do have one punchline to a joke that no one appreciates as much as I do, but I keep telling it because I think it’s funny, and I really don’t care if no one else agrees.

Josh: Good for you! Stand your Ground KAREN! So, I know you are traveling with your comedy and have played all kinds fo places….do you have a preference?

Karen: Oh wow.  It really depends on my mood, or what I’m working on.  Some of my jokes have a lot of physicality to them, and I use weird facial expressions, so it helps when the audience is more intimate and can see me to appreciate what I’m doing.  But I have been on stage for over 800 people before, and getting that many people to laugh was incredible.  My only preference is that the people in the audience are there to see comedy, no matter how many of them there are.  I am not a big fan of bar shows where the audience isn’t even aware there’s a comedy show going on and they feel like hostages because they just wanted to go out and drink and talk to their friends.  I used to love the challenge of getting those people to pay attention and laugh.  Now I just feel sorry for them and want to put a stop to it!

Local Comedians!

Josh: (Laughing) You are a gem lady! Thank you for taking a minute with me. Everyone out there….Keep your Eyes Peeled for Karen’s upcoming shows! I wish you the best! And with the album!

Karen: Love you Mr. Stucky! And to everyone wanting to do comedy, whether it’s something you want to check off your bucket list, or something you’ve always really wanted to try, Dayton is the perfect place for it!  We’re all rooting for you.

Starbucks New Winter Menu

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Starbucks rings in 2023 with the debut of its new winter menu featuring the return of Red Velvet Loaf and fan-favorite Pistachio Latte alongside new Pistachio Cream Cold Brew.

Here’s a closer look at Starbucks’ winter menu:

Pistachio Cream Cold Brew features the brand’s signature Cold Brew sweetened with vanilla syrup, and is topped with silky pistachio cream cold foam and salted brown-buttery sprinkles.

Returning for a third year is the fan-favorite Pistachio Latte, featuring flavors of sweet pistachio and rich brown butter paired with espresso and steamed milk. The beverage is available hot, iced or as a Frappuccino blended beverage.

Returning to the bakery case is the Red Velvet Loaf, a vanilla cake swirled with classic red velvet cake and topped with white chocolatey icing.

Starbucks winter menu food and beverages are available at participating locations nationwide for a limited time, while supplies last.

Three special whole bean coffees will be available this season: Starbucks Tribute Blend at all Starbucks stores, and two Starbucks Reserve coffees – new Starbucks Reserve Guatemala Lake Atitlan and Starbucks Reserve Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelelektu – available at select Starbucks stores and Starbucks Reserve locations.

Starbucks is also introducing a new line of drinkware in pastels and fresh florals to brighten the new year. Ready to keep fans’ cold beverages chilly and hot beverages cozy, the winter collection includes stainless steel tumblers, ceramic mugs, beloved cold cups, and more in a variety of cup sizes. As always, Starbucks Rewards members who bring a clean, personal reusable cup into participating cafes will earn 25 Stars in addition to 10 cents off their beverage.

Starting February 13, Starbucks reward members will need 100 stars — Starbucks’ term for points — to get one cup of hot or iced coffee or tea, a baked good, a packaged snack or a to-go cup. Members will need 200 stars to get a latte or Frappuccino or a hot breakfast item, and 300 for a salad, lunch sandwich, protein box or packaged coffee (like a bag of beans).

Dayton Storyteller to Compete in The Louisville GrandSLAM

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On Friday, Jan 27th Dayton’s own Story Slam producer, Bryan Suddith, will compete when The Moth presents The Louisville GrandSLAM, a battle of wits and words – fierce, hilarious, heartbreaking and all points between. The Moth is dedicated to finding intriguing people to tell inspired stories. At The Moth StorySLAM, those people find us. On this night they compete to determine The Moth’s Louisville GrandSLAM Story Champion.

Having won one of the monthly slams, Suddith qualified for the GrandSlam, which features each of the monthly champs appearing on stage to tell a story.  The theme for the night will be: FALL FROM GRACE: Listen as ten StorySLAM champs tell tales about lost footing or losing face, ouch-ifying reality checks, melted wings and other status downgrades. Arriving in a limo…and leaving on foot.

Can’t make it Louisville? Catch Suddith as he hosts Dayton’s monthly story slam at Wiley’s Comedy Club on January 17th at 7pm.  Now in it’s 7th season, Suddith has helped cultivate a community of tellers who share five minute stories based on a monthly theme.  January’s theme is Secrets and the winning story teller walks with $50 and a place in the Dayton Grand Slam in June. Tickets are just $5 with advance reservations for StorySlam.

The Louisville GrandSLAM Championship

Friday, January 27th

The Bomhard Theatre

501 W Main Street, Louisville KY  40202

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7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

Singer/Songwriters, Musician, and/or Bands Wanted for Tiny Stacks at Library

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Dayton Metro Library, WYSO of Yellow Springs, and the International College of Broadcasting have collaborated to bring the Tiny Stacks Music Series to Library patrons for its second year!

Are you a local singer/songwriter, musician, and/or band?

Apply now for a chance to perform your original works amongst the ‘stacks’ all across the Dayton area.

This initiative, sponsored by Friends of the Dayton Metro Library, aims to connect musicians, books, and patrons in one spot.

Select DML Branches will host the Tiny Stacks Music Series, thus inviting the public to engage in the rich, diverse musical talents of the Dayton area and partake in the vast amount of resources the Library offers.

Locations/dates/time include:

April 20, 2023 – New Lebanon Branch Library
June 22, 2023 – Miami Township Branch Library
August 12, 2023 – Main Library (Hip Hop DJ Only)
September 14, 2023 – Kettering Moraine Branch Library
October 26, 2023 – West Branch Library

If selected, artists/bands will be required to attend one pre-production meeting and one promotional shoot to capture content for all Dayton Metro Library’s social media platforms . Performance time begins at 6 PM and runs 20 – 30 mins long (about 5 original songs). Artists/bands will receive a performance stipend. Apply Online Today!