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March 20 Mystery Monday

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Were you one of the few who could correctly  identify Bill Franz’s photo of  Bear’s Mill?  Our winner Jo Hinker was and free Rapid Fired Pizza is coming your way!

 

Bear’s Mill at 6450 Arcanum-Bears Mill Rd near Greenville is a water-powered grist mill built in 1849. It still operates today and is open to visitors. The roller mills in this photo are part of their exhibit on the history of milling.

Work by the Millrace Potter’s Collective is featured in the mill store . The potters have developed a line of pottery inspired by the old fashioned windows of the mill. The store also sells flour milled on site, specialty baked goods and other items.

Learn more at http://www.bearsmill.org/

 

Mystery Monday photo for March 20th:

We’ll tell you about it next week and one lucky right answer will be declared our winner!

First Day of Spring Free Deals

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Dairy Queen ins welcoming the first official day of spring on Monday, March 20  by hosting Free Cone Day.  They will serve a FREE small vanilla soft-serve cone with its signature curl on top at participating locations. The promo also serves as a kick-off to Children’s Hospitals Week. Customers can leave a donation for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, in exchange for the cool treat. Limit one per customer while supplies last.  Find the nearest DQ near you.

“We’re excited and ready to go for our Third Annual Free Cone Day,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “Free cones have become a fan tradition — they love it. The icing on the cake is supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.”

According to the company, last year “the Dairy Queen system raised more than $200,000 in one day for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.”

 

Rita’s Italian Ice is celebrating the first day of spring on March 20 by giving customers a FREE cup of its popular Italian Ice. This is its 25th year of the giveaway and more than a million guests are expected to cool off with the freebie this year. Get your FREE Italian Ice Monday, March 20 from noon to 9 pm at Rita’s, located at 3371 E Stroop Rd in Kettering just west of The Greene.

 

Stay tuned for more info on Ben & Jerry’s free ice cream day April 4th!

Stanley Tucci’s Big Night Inspires Restaurant Special Event

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Back by popular demand. Chef Maria at Nibbles, located at 105 S. Second St in downtown Miamisburg.hosted this event in the fall and sold it out quickly.  Due to popular demand she’s brought in back again for 2 nights, Tues & Wed, March 21 & 22.

 

Inspired by the classic 1996 restaurant movie starring Stanley Tucci and Tony Shalhoub, Nibbles  invites you to experience the Big Night – complete with the incredible Timpano!  Watch the party guests enjoy it in this clip:  il Timpano  (Note – language alert!)

FIVE DELECTABLE COURSES

All paired with wonderful Italian wines, from  Allied Wines who will be there to help host the event and answer your questions!

Don’t miss it this time!

Antipasto

Charcuterie Platter

Warm olives, grilled vegetables, cured meats, red pepper pipperáde

Paired with: Astraio Viognier

This sur lie wine calls to mind honeysuckle and juniper on the nose, well-balanced with fruit and acidity, a touch of mineral on the finish.

Primo

Fresh Mushroom Risotto A blend of savory mushrooms in our special risotto, with fresh Parmesan

Paired with: Nero d’Avola These wonderful grapes bring you a wine with an ample bouquet, filled with plum, cherry, and spice. Flavors of mushroom and espresso join the exquisite tannins leading to a long finish.

Secondo

Timpano

Indescribably delicious pasta crust overstuffed with ‘the most important things in the world’.

Paired with: Sassabruna An incredible blend of 80% Sangiovese, with Merlot & Syrah. Aromas of ripe red fruit, spice, and licorice compliment a rich, medium-bodied, savory palate with mixed berries and milk chocolate.

Formaggi e Frutta

Tallegio with fig jam and walnuts, with crisps Paired with: Negroamaro Fragrant notes of cherries and coffee lead to flavors of cracked pepper and exotic spice. Chewy tannins and a rich mineral finish.

Dolce

Almond Cake
Dusted with powdered sugar, toasted almonds, schmear of chocolate budino, candied orange peel

Digestivo

Limoncello or Sambuca

Reservations by phone only! (937) 802-0891 This event *WILL* sell out, (Wed is sold out, still a few seats for Tues)  Please reserve your seats as soon as possible! Please note that a credit card hold will be required for all reservations. This special Italian Feast is being served banquet-style. No private tables.

This wonderful Italian Feast will be served banquet style, so we regret that no private tables will be available.

Interested in learning a bit more about the movie (and the food)?
Try these stories:

Bon Appetit Magazine Interviews the Cast of Big Night

Big Night and the American Food Revolution

500 Free Pizza’s To Celebrate Engewood Grand Opening!

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Rapid Fired Pizza will be opening their newest restaurant at 1080 South Main St Englewood, Ohio on Monday, March 20th, followed by a 500-pizza giveaway on Tuesday, March 21st. “We are so excited to open our doors in the Northmont community”, says co-founder and former MVCTC graduate Kelly Gray. The ownership team also includes Northmont grad Anthony Despain. “If you haven’t tried Rapid Fired Pizza yet, come out for a free pizza on Tuesday! The pizza really is Amazingly Good® Amazingly Fast®” and the dipping sauces make Rapid Fired stand out above the rest”, says Despain, a 2013 Northmont grad.

Rapid Fired Pizza is a fast-casual pizza concept founded in Kettering Ohio that features fresh made, 11-inch thin crust and 9-inch pan and one-of-a-kind No-Doh pizzas cooked in 180 seconds. Customers can choose from eight sauces, eight cheeses, over thirty toppings, and nineteen dipping sauces to build their perfect pizza, or try one of the ten craft pizzas on the menu. The craft salads at Rapid Fired Pizza are all under 400 calories plus patrons can also create a custom salad to meet their personal taste and healthy eating goals. Bread Sticks, Cini Sticks and a variety of desserts are available at every store. Beer and wine will soon be on the menu at the Englewood location. The Pepsi Spire provides over 120 drink combinations. Location hours are 10:30 am to 10 pm Sunday- Thursday and till 11pm on Friday and Saturday.

The first Rapid Fired Pizza opened in September of 2015 and the chain expects to have at least 35 open by the end of 2017.

Chef Showdown Returns This Wekend

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Home and Garden Show owner, Randy Phillips with Mariah, Candace and Matt at 2016 Showdown.

If you’re a fan of the FoodNetwork show Chopped, you’ll want to see this live, local version of the culinary face off where Dayton chefs face off against each other in three rounds of preliminary competitions.  Given just 20 minutes to turn a surprise basket of  ingredients and use of the Whole Foods Pantry  into a palate pleasing appetizer, as judged by a panel of local foodies.

This Chef Showdown will take place at the Dayton Home and Garden Show at the Dayton Convention Center this Saturday.  Dayton’s best chefs battle it out for $500 and bragging rights.  Preliminary Competition rounds are Saturday at 11am, 1pm and 3pm and one contestant from each round will advance to the finals, which will take place on Sunday at 1pm.  In the final round, the time is increased to 30 minutes, but so are the expectations, and chefs will have 4 ingredients to turn into an entree.

 

Meet the Chefs:

 

Defending her title, last year’s champion is Chef Candice Rinke, chef and owner of the seven-year-old Kettering restaurant Hawthorn Grill.

Chef Candace Rinke found herself drawn to the kitchen at a young age. Her first award was at twelve when she won a blue ribbon for a decorated cake at the county fair. Fostered by her grandmother’s love of entertaining the family and inspired by travels through Europe, her food reflects both warmth and elegance.

She competed in last years first round in the morning and despite the challenge of opening canned ingredients without a can opener, she managed to advance to the finals with her chicken appetizer on a pita triangle. In the finals she turned the five mystery ingredients that had to be used to create an entree — shrimp, asparagus, black beans, canned peaches and canned tomatoes into a fresh, flavorful dish with a beautiful presentation into an Italian-inspired bread salad.

When asked the key to her success in a Dayton Daily News article by one of the judges Alexis Larson, Rinke said “my flavors were solid. I took time to make the plates as beautiful as possible — you eat with your eyes first — and I just tried to make the best dishes I could, given the constraints of the competition.”

 

Chef Mariah Gahagan is an Executive Chef who’s worked at many of Dayton’s finer restaurants. She grew up in Yellow Springs and started working at the Wind’s Cafe in high school, but had always planned to pursue an art degree. Flash forward years later and Gahagan will tell you that while she never imagined becoming a chef, she now couldn’t see herself being anything else, and that her love of art (specifically color combinations) plays a substantial roll in her approach to cooking. Her other culinary ethos is a focus on seasonally-oriented cuisine, as it encourages enjoying food when it is at its best.

Chef Mariah was victorious last year in her preliminary round with a salmon dish that flowed with a perfect melody of flavor, from edge to edge with greens and avocados.  This year she’s back, but a change of employment has her competing for Wheat Penny.

 

Chef Matthew Hayden has a reputation as an innovative, forward-thinking Chef who makes  unforgettable food. He catered such flagship events as ARC Ohio’s “party of parties”, Masquerage and  Antioch College’s Reunion Weekend. Chef Matthew proudly offers his talents to his native city and devotes a healthy amount of time to the community. He supports numerous non-profit services in Montgomery County as well as being an ardent patron of the local arts.  After 15 years of operating successful food service businesses in the Miami Valley, Chef Matthew Hayden decided to create his dream business.   Scratch Food uses his entrepreneurship and culinary creativity to provide prepared meals with a cutting edge model of nutrition that benefits cancer patients as well as reducing risk of numerous other lifestyle dependent diseases, most notably Type II Diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

 

Also back for a second chance at the title, from Wheat Penny is Chef Crystal Coppock.  Just celebrating her 3rd anniversary at Wheat Penny where’s she is the Sous Chef, Crystal has loved cooking since a young age, noting her late grandmother as her first major culinary influence. Today, Crystal still finds inspiration in her grandmother’s Southern-influenced cooking, but also thrives on continuously learning new concepts, such as making pasta by hand. It’s been a big year for Crystal, as she’s bought her first house and recently become engaged. She shared that after last year’s event she bought a copy of The Flavor Bible and has really been educating herself about culinary creativity.

 

Chef Aaron Braun‘s culinary interest began in his Mother’s kitchen in Kettering, but was probably inherited from his Grandfather, who immigrated and opened a small restaurant in Dayton. Appreciation for good food and gatherings around the family dinner table inspired Aaron to seek employment in local restaurants at an early age, and later to obtain Culinary and Business Degrees from Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio. He further broadened his cooking horizons on Put-in-Bay and then moved on to San Diego. In California, Aaron promptly found employment at Silvergate Yacht Club, and then a 44-acre, private island resort; Paradise Point.

It was at this luxury resort that he was able to really grow, eventually becoming the Chef of their fine dining establishment. After getting married and traveling across the country, Aaron’s dedication to family and devotion to his hometown have brought him back to Dayton, where he has had the privilege of working for Wiley, as Meadowlark’s Sous Chef, for the past four years.  This is also Aaron’s 2nd chance competing in the Showdown.

 

New to the Showdown Competition This Year:

Chef Maria Walusis is the  chef and owner of Miamisburg’s  Nibbles restaurant, which just announced an upcoming move and expansion for the 2 year old eatery. Before that she owned and operated Nibbles Catering for about 5 years, She received most of her training by a combination of apprenticeships with Dayton and Cincinnati top chefs, and by studying culinary textbooks from the Culinary Institute of America. This is her second career and it took a lot of time, focus, passion and drive to become chef /owner of a fine dining restaurant in a fairly short time frame. In her free time she likes to study and read constantly to continue to learn and grow as a chef and keep up with the industry and trends.
Another newcomer to the competition, Chef Amy Finch is the Chef de Cuisine at Lily’s Bistro, an independent restaurant in Dayton’s historic Oregon District. Lily’s features eclectic American comfort food + drinks in a “nice dining” atmosphere. Chef Finch knew she wanted to be a chef when she was 7 years old and learned how to make scrambled eggs. She began to pursue her culinary arts degree in 1994 right after high school–“just long enough until life got in the way,” she says.

After one year of school she took an unintentional 18-year break, and not only worked for her family’s event rental business, but cooked at various regional restaurants like The Peasant Stock, Sidebar, Neil’s Heritage House, and Kohler Catering. She has been with Lily’s since they opened in spring of 2013, finished her culinary arts degree from Sinclair in 2015, and took the reigns as CDC at Lily’s in fall of 2016, bringing to the restaurant her love of food that is “just plain good,” especially comfort food of the mid-west and south that she grew up on and loves to cook.

Competing in the Showdown for the first time, Chef Rae Rosbough went to the MVCTC in Clayton, Ohio for Restaurant Management. She then attended Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI where she received her Associates and Bachelor’s Degrees in Culinary Arts. She studied abroad in Chester, England during her Senior year and was then inducted into the Management Development Program at JWU; where she worked as an instructor in exchange for my Master’s Degree in Teaching Culinary Arts.

She came back to Dayton in 2002 and started her career here at Mediterra. Throughout the years she moved up to become the Executive Chef at five independent restaurants. Cafe Boulevard, Cena, Boulevard Haus, Crazy Mango and finally Trolley Stop. She love the Dayton community, especially her home, the Oregon District.

 

Chef Aimee Please has no formal culinary education outside of a online class about catering. However, she does  have 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry that will be put to the test this Saturday. We first met Aimee at our 2005 Sweet Treats Festival, where she was serving up tasty desserts.  She is  currently the owner of Thyme After Thyme Gourmet and the kitchen manager at Bargos. Past positions held include kitchen manager at Whiskey Barrel, sous chef at Else Cake Company Wine Bar and Bistro as well as Waynesville’s  Cobblestone Cafe and executive chef at Ollie’s Place.  She has dubbed herself the underdog in this competition, but we sure don’t, we’ve seen her tenacity and certainly expect her to bring it for this weekend.

Whose Reuben Rules?

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A year ago I would have told you that I don’t even like Reubens or Melts at all. Generally I do not like rye bread. I have never ordered corned-beef on purpose and swiss cheese ranks nearly last on my list of preferred cheeses. However, a year ago, without reason I ordered the Reuben over lunch. It wasn’t bad. Since that day I’ve been searching for Dayton’s best!

During this time I’ve come to love this sandwich and this is where you can find the best of the best. 

The Reuben is a melt by definition and a modern deli staple. Having worked in a deli in college I was no stranger to the sandwich but it seemed to be stacked against my preferred taste. The Rye, Russian/Thousand Island dressing, corned beef and kraut all work together, each ingredient made better as part of the whole.

Before I give you my list, let me tell you where not to stop.  Stay clear of the chain delis. I have been to both Schlotsky’s and Subway as a point of comparison. There are too many great restaurants in Dayton creating these works of art from scratch to settle for a $4.99 fast food version. Do yourself a favor and hit one of these spots I’ve visited for you.

6)  Archer’s Tavern in Kettering and Centerville does it all. I love their wings, my kids love the burgers, but their Reuben deserves some consideration. Nicely sliced corned beef, generous sauerkraut and lots of cheese made theirs a real contender. Their sauce wasn’t anything to write home about, but it was grilled perfectly making the sliced Rye a bit crunchy the way I like. Get the fries. They are double fried, fresh cut, a nice addition to this sandwich. The grilled Reuben and fries are just a bit over $8.00.

5) The most expensive on my list and with the best dressing is Christopher’s in Kettering. Christopher’s is often overlooked on Dayton food lists and their Reuben stands out like the restaurant itself. They start with great Rye bread toasted perfectly, with a homemade dressing and plenty of kraut atop of the sliced corned beef. I asked for extra dressing for my chips and that was no mistake. Go ahead and get the half sandwich. The full size was 3 napkins big and I needed a nap back at work 2 hours later. The half sandwich is plenty and easier on the wallet. The half is $5.95, whole sandwich is $9.95 and stick with chips and extra dressing for dipping. 

4) Zinks Meats and Fine Wine in Centerville makes their own Corned Beef and slices it in house. They cook the sliced beef and cheese on the flattop before assembling the sandwich. A thick toasted marble rye held the 1/3 pound of beef and supported the saurekraut well. No complaints. Zinks had the right amount of dressing and the cheese melted a got that nice cheese crust on the edges, giving the sandwich additional texture. The meat didn’t fall apart and came with full flavor and chew. With chips and pickle, you are in for $8.99. Knowing that beef and dressing is made in house, makes it worth the price. 

3) The Dublin Pub. The Irish know corned beef and Dub Pub delivers a couple of versions of the Reuben. I stick with the original with extra dressing for my fries. The Dub Pub has more of a shaved slice to their beef which ensures every bite is easy and tender. The Pub offers an Uptown version of their Reuben that adds cole slaw and pastrami to an already hearty sandwich. At 8.99 with fries, this Reuben is a great lunch, grab a Guinness while you are there, call the boss, you’re gonna be late getting back to the office.

2) FlyBoy’s Deli. Contrary to popular belief, the Reuben is not a New York Deli original. Folklore suggests that the Reuben originated in Kansas City. FlyBoy’s doesn’t care about folklore and makes a sandwich tough enough for NYC. The Rye bread holds up after being buttered and crisped in a Panini press. The Corned Beef is tasty and tender like you’d expect from a big city deli. It’s a big sandwich and worth every penny. $7.99 and I would recommend the New York potato salad as a side. 

1) DiSalvo’s Deli. Ronnie Disalvo is doing something right. I’ve had the Reuben two ways and both were tops. Order it with Pastrami or Corned Beef. Get there early for lunch, the corned beef goes fast. Secret to their success? It’s the butter and grill press they used to really get a great crust on the bread while melting the swiss to perfection. The corned beef is prepared in house and the Rye is the best in town. Grab the Reuben, a deli side and a Coke and you are out the door for $10.00. 

Where am I headed next for a Reuben? Great question. Two stops are in my near future. Tanks on Wayne, famous for breakfast, chili and burgers is rumored to have a Reuben worth writing about. Corner Kitchen has also rolled out a Reuben that has a spicy slaw in place of Kraut and a fried egg. That is moving the Reuben to another level.

You’ve seen my list, now you tell us Dayton, where do you go for the perfect Reuben?

The Perfect Staycation Get Away

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A mild winter creates a sense of urgency for spring to arrive. We crave the sunshine to beat down and brighten our mood. And when we get an intense cold snap post a pre-spring tease we’re instantly frustrated. A local getaway to the quaint Yellow Spring’s Arthur Morgan House, AMH, is the answer to brightening a mood. This tranquil escape to rest, relax, and recover is a short 25 minute drive from Downtown Dayton and well worth it. 

Upon arrival you’ll be mesmerized with the historic home that was constructed in 1921. It’s charm can be found throughout the home in it’s attention to details. It’s furnished with a fresh clean modern look. And the beds are made with soft blankets and cotton linens. The bathrooms are full of organic amenities, fluffy towels and locally made soaps. Press a special button in the bathroom and you’ll be met with a bit of a red flare, a infrared heat lamp. This provides extra heat when it is needed rather than wasting it. Stepping out of the shower onto a cold floor is no longer an issue. Then climbing into bed there is nothing better than looking out the large original windows to see the bright moon glow as you lay to sleep. What’s even more extraordinary is that there are no televisions, radios, or in-room phones to distract you from the surrounding beauty. Fear not business travelers, there is free wireless high-speed internet on the occasion that you may need to connect.

In the morning after you’re well rested you stroll downstairs for an included cooked-to-order breakfast for two. Worry not, ingredients are sourced locally at the Yellow Springs Farmer’s Market. Fair trade and organic coffee and teas also awaits you. If you have any special dietary needs, your concerns are met without hesitation; gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegan breakfasts are always available upon requests. During breakfast you may have the wonderful opportunity to meet other B&B guests, who do not disappoint and are lively and up for conversation. Plus, food at the Arthur Morgan B&B is made with love, a perfect way to start your getaway day in Yellow Springs.

From there you’ll definitely want to check out local shops and go for a hike in John Bryan or Glenn Helen to continue on your relaxing getaway. The AMH is downtown Yellow Springs and just a short walk to:  Little Art Theater, Chamber Music Yellow Springs concerts, the John Bryan Community Center, the Dharma Buddhist Center and the House of AUM yoga studio. Additionally AMH is a short drive to John Bryan State Park, Clifton Gorge and Young’s Jersey Dairy.

From the wonderful Staff, to the unique guests, and delicious breakfast, you will not forget your stay at the Arthur Morgan B&B, located at 120 W Limestone St,  in Yellow Springs, OH 45387.

Dive Bar Thursday: Flanagan’s Pub

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Welcome to the pub!

With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, everyone looks to the Irish cultural touchpoints in town. When you are looking for a dive bar that is also Irish, the field goes down considerably. The Dublin Pub is thrown out immediately; it is incredibly Irish, but incredibly lovely as well. Paddy’s Irish Pub falls into the same category at the Dublin Pub. Tremendous and very nice, not especially divey. Harrigan’s Tavern? Difficult to classify it as a dive bar. Their menu is pretty extensive, which digs into the debate of what earns the distinction of a dive bar vs. a diner. At the moment, Harrigan’s still fits into the diner category until someone convinces me otherwise. I would make the same argument for O’Leary’s Pub and Grub, though most of my experience there was admittedly for trivia. Which left us one place suggested to explore: Flanagan’s Pub. This staple is best known for being part of the party atmosphere in Dayton every March 17th, but did you know it was also open the other 364 days of the year?

Flanagan’s Pub (101 E. Stewart St., Dayton, OH 45409) is off the beaten path. But not by much. Nestled on the side of the road with a gas station for a neighbor, it is possible that as you explore the University of Dayton area, you could miss it. It has been a staple in the neighborhood for over twenty-five years, predating most of the shiny businesses that are there now. It has always been a friendly place for hard working people to get a drink, whether your work was done on a factory floor, the streets of the city, or in a library huddled over a book. Before it became the staple it is now; a laborer could get a beer topped with a raw egg and a shot of whiskey for just one dollar. How do you beat that deal? The discount has changed a little: if you are a police officer or firefighter, you can get 20% off your food bill. There are other ways Flanagan’s supports our first responders, but that is for later.

Ask for a cocktail, and you shall receive one.

Those that remember the days that Patrick ran the place also remember the beer selection. While favorites like Pabst Blue Ribbon ($2.50 pints every day), Stroh’s, and Red Dog are still available, the rest of the menu has expanded considerably. There are now craft beers of all stripes on tap. From the hoppy Bell’s Two Hearted IPA to the rich, dark smoothness of Great Lakes Brewing Company’s Blackout Stout, there is a little something for everyone. Pull up a stool on Saturday and you can enjoy $3 pints of local favorite Warped Wing all day! They are not afraid to experiment, either. Bubbles, the new rosé cider by Rhinegeist, was provided some space on the lines. There is also still plenty of Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen on draft they would not mind you coming in and finishing off. Possibly for brunch?

Brunches are popping up all over, and Flanagan’s Pub offers a dandy one from 11 AM to 4 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. If you are studying, you can get it (and anything else on the menus) to go back to your dorm. Omelets, sandwiches and specialty Belgian waffles are on the menu, along with any other breakfast food you could want. Their lunch, very popular with the hospital workers, police, and teachers during the week, has just as much variety. Pizza, wings, sandwiches and other bar fare is readily available until 10 PM every day, because you are going to need something to soak up the drinks while you sit and watch the University of Dayton play.

Is it an Irish bar? You tell me…

Games pre-empt almost any other event there, and they host the Flyer Feedback Show after each match. Wednesday night trivia, one of their most popular evenings, often loses its home when the Flyers are on the court. If you head in on a Friday or Saturday night, live music will be playing while you enjoy the cozy atmosphere. They are also open to any other events that may suit your fancy. The bar is available for private events. Rates depend on the number of people you are bringing, and what night you plan on hosting your little shindig. A Friday night gathering is going to be more expensive than crashing the place on a Tuesday night. But the opportunity is there, and they may even make a good deal on the food for you!

Of course, all this is nothing compared to the one event they are best known for: St. Patrick’s Day. WTUE makes their headquarters there for the day, and this year they will be joined by ALT 103.9. Doors will open at 6 AM for the festivities that will go on well past the end of the last March Madness first round game. From six to eight AM, the proceeds from the $10 cover fee ($15 if you want in and out privileges) will go to the fine men and women of the Dayton Fire Department. The public will also be allowed to participate in a live auction, also benefitting our friends at the DFD. From 8 AM to 10 AM admission is FREE. That’s right; you can enjoy live local bands and tasty pints of Guinness without having to pay the entry fee. If you need to get out and stretch your legs, maybe give your liver a break, you can catch the shuttle to the Dublin Pub and see what they have to offer. Maybe rush over and see another set by one of your favorite bands. While you are there, you can revisit past St. Patrick’s celebrations by looking over the pictures they have hanging on the wall by the stage. Those images go back decades and are now shown to a new generation of real Irish (for a day) folk.

The calm before the storm…

Sitting on the edge of a neighborhood in the center of a college campus, this emerald has sparkled for everyone. The regulars here still have their voices heard by the new owners, which has kept the feel of the bar the same as it was back in the day. They have had their creations added to the specialty cocktail menu, and they are in just as regularly as always. When the green dust settles on March 18th, and your liver is ready to head back out, be sure to add Flanagan’s Pub to your list of venues. Or just sneak back in for a hearty breakfast the next day. We hear it is the perfect cure for a hangover.

Flanagan’s Pub is located at 101 E. Stewart St, Dayton, OH 45409. They are open Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 2:30 AM, and Sunday from 11 AM – 4 PM. You can call them at (937) 228-5776, or email them at flanagansdayton (at) gmail (dot) com. You can follow their shenanigans on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Broadcasters Hall of Fame 2017 Honorees Named

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On Tuesday, March 14, 2017 the Dayton Area Broadcasters Hall of Fame announced the 2017 slate of inductees. This year six broadcasters will be inducted along with four broadcasting “Pioneers” and a Community Service Award honoree.


The following is the list of the honorees:

Christopher Geisen – A popular co-host of the #1 rated “Kerrigan & Christopher Morning Show” on WTUE ratio from (1988 to 1999).   First introduced to broadcasting in 1973 in Erlanger, Kentucky, he has continues working in radio, as well as devoting volunteer time to charity events including: Big Brothers/Big Sisters, breast cancer awareness, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and animal well-being shelters.

 

Joe Smith – Smith is the long-time host of “Clubhouse 22” on WKEF-TV from 1970-1979 and Vice President of Production from 1980 to 1986.  An award winning

journalist and a consummate professional whose career has spanned five decades, Joe is presently working on-air in Portland, Oregon.

 

John King – With 30 years of radio broadcasting experience, King served as Regional President, Senior Vice President, General Manager, Operational Manager, Program Director and on Air Talent at various Stations in Dayton and around the country.  King and Terry Dorsey hosted the popular “King & Dorsey Show” on WING radio in the 1980’s. Presently, he is the Senior Vice President/Market Manager at Alpha Media USA in Dayton, Ohio.

 

Natasha Williams – Presently, Anchor/Reporter at WKEF Television, Natasha has a long history in the broadcasting industry dating back to 1990 in Jackson, TN,

where she began her career. Along with her extensive career in broadcasting, her commitment to the community is equally as dedicated. Williams enjoys mentoring aspiring journalists, as well as volunteering countless hours annually to lend her voice to local not-for-profit organizations.  She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Beta Eta Omega chapter.

 

Jeff Stevens – Jeff currently serves as Senior VP of Programming for iHeartMedia/Dayton, Program Director at WMMX and Morning show co-host of the “Jeff, Gina and Dave Show.” He is also the host of the Time Warp Café weekdays at Noon and host of the 80’s Show, which is broadcast on over 40 iHeartRadio stations across the country.  Jeff is also the UD Arena voice of the University of Dayton Flyers since 2000.

 

James (Jim) Otte – Jim is the reporter/producer of the WHIO I-Team at WHIO-TV and the host of “WHIO Reports,” a weekly public affairs program.  His tenure with the station dates back to 1988.  He began his broadcasting career on Ohio Public Radio in 1982.  Jim is known for his investigative work covering the Ohio Statehouse, government and politics.   At WHIO-TV, he began the “Wastebusters” segment covering government waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayers’ dollars in Dayton. 

 

PIONEERS

Dick Bieser – Dick began his broadcasting career in 1952, in his hometown of Centralia, IL. He rose to the position of News Director and managed the small-town station for nearly two years before getting back into news. He joined the WHIO-TV News Department as daytime assignment editor before he became News Director. He worked as a contributing reporter on-air and anchored the newscasts Saturday evenings.  Dick worked at WHIO-TV from 1965 to 1993.

 

Ed Hamlyn – Hamlyn was the former News Director at WDTN Television. He was born in Hamilton, OH in 1917. After serving our country during WWII, Ed began his broadcasting career with stops in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Texas, before landing in Dayton.  He knew the importance of giving back to community and served on numerous boards and community committees including: the Montgomery County Historical Society, Aviation Trail board and The League of Woman Voters.

 

Joe Rockhold – Rockhold hosted one of the first live entertainment television shows in the Dayton area on WHIO-TV.  He created the popular character “Uncle Orrie,” entertaining thousands of Miami Valley young people, making him a beloved figure with children and their parents. In addition to his work as “Uncle Orrie,” Joe Rockhold hosted various public affairs programs on WHIO.

 

Jack Jacobson – A man of many characters, and a regular on the “Uncle Orrie Show,” Jacobson created many popular characters, including “Nosey the Clown.”  Both Jacobson and Joe Rockhold made television history at a time in the early 1950’s when television was just coming of age.

 

 

Bi-annually, the Dayton Area Broadcasters Hall of Fame selects a person(s) who has been a friend of the media, as well as, a dedicated and innovative leader in the community.  This year’s Community Service award will be given to Judge Alice O. McCollum.  Judge McCollum is the first woman to serve on the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division, having been first elected in 2002 and re-elected in 2008.  Prior to sitting on the bench in the Probate Division, she was the first and only woman elected to the Dayton Municipal Court bench.  Judge McCollum served the Dayton Municipal Court for 24 years. Judge McCollum has served on many community boards including; Sinclair Community College Legal Assisting Advisory Board; Dayton Children’s Hopsital, the Victoria Theatre Association and the United Theological Seminary.  She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, Tau Lambda Omega Chapter.

 

These ten inductees will be honored at ceremony at the Marriott at the University of Dayton on Thursday, September 21, 2017.  Additional information on tickets sales will be announced shortly.

 

Fairgrounds To Move To Jefferson Township

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The Montgomery County Agricultural Society Board of Directors is pleased to announce the new site for ’The Montgomery County Event Center and Fairgrounds’ at in Jefferson Township. The board voted Tuesday, March 14, 2017 for the proposed first class facility.

“We’ve been working non-stop searching for the perfect fit, not only for the municipality where the event center is located, but the entire region in general and we’ve found it.” Says Tim Terrill, Vice President of the Montgomery County Agricultural Society.

The site is located on 130 acres at Dayton Liberty & Infirmary Roads, and Rt. 35. A portion will remain Arthur O. Fisher Park named after the beloved former judge.

“We’d like to thank the Montgomery County Commissioners and County Administrator Joe Tuss for their valuable assistance in this exciting venture for the future. The land at Fisher Park is virtually no cost to the Agricultural Society which was a big deciding variable. This means existing resources can be devoted to structures fitting various needs. It will be a multi-use, multi-purpose, top-notch facility for our entire community.” Terrill adds.

In 2016 Premier Health and the University of Dayton purchased the fairgrounds on S. Main Street which precipitated the new location search. The agreement states the board must leave the fairgrounds on S. Main Street by October 2017.

“One of the main things we’d like to express is this just isn’t a location for an annual five-day fair, but also a facility utilized throughout the year for events and programs bringing an economic boost to the area and region.” Tim says.

Plans call for state-of-the-art structures available for a variety of entertainment activities including 4H programs.

“We’ve been presenting a fair and events here on Main Street for over 160 years, and the new location will continue our tradition this century and beyond.” Terrill says.

A reminder the Montgomery County Fair will take place July 10-15, 2017 at the current fairgrounds on S. Main Street in the City of Dayton.

“We hope families, friends and fans of the ‘Montgomery County Fair’ will come and experience our #FAIRwellOnMain. It will be wonderful time to reminisce and reflect on years of memories and we’re excited to make even more great memories at our future location.” Terrill says.

For additional information visit www.montcofair.com

“The Growler” Opens on Wilmington Pike

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Co-owner Gary Leasure wants to offer you a beer!

Craft beer lovers who can’t get enough, you have another spot to get your growler filled. “The Growler” is now open in the former “Wright Wing” spot on Wilmington Pike. The same building has housed The Buckin’ Donkey Grille. and Monkeez previously.  Food Adventures has the scoop on the new place…

This sports dive is mainly bar seating and booths, with a few dining tables inside.  Outside there is one hell of a patio.  Other attractions include a killer Happy Hour.

Hungry?   Thirsty? Step inside…

Hungry Jax, The Big Ragu, and Chef House are here to tell you …

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY on THE GROWLER:

Dart Boards and more.

—Located at 3808 Wilmington Pike in Kettering, The Growler has a full service bar and plenty of TV’s to catch your favorite event.

—From 3pm to 7pm on weekdays, they have 1/2 off all appetizers and craft beers are only $3.50, tall domestic beers are just $2.25 during this happy hour time too.

—Other attractions: Pinball, dart boards, with live trivia on Wednesdays and Karaoke on Thursdays

Spicy Pulled Pork Pizza

—Owner’s Gary and Steve Leasure are lifelong Daytonians, suggest you check groupon.com for special deals.

—They have 10 rotating taps and various domestic, craft and import bottled beers too.  By May they should be selling their signature “Growlers to go.”

Good drink is usually followed with good eats, so lets get growlin, Food Adventure fans !

 

MUST EATS at THE GROWLER:

Loaded Fries

—LOADED FRIES:
Served on a pizza tin and foil this MOUND of fries is almost a mountain.  Roasted and covered with cheese and bacon, this sinful appetizer is over the top.  Get some ranch and ketchup for dipping and find your self closing your eyes and finding your zen.  We almost did yoga in our plate.

—THE SPICY PULLED PORK PIZZA:  
Unique idea of pulled pork pizza, but they kicked it up a notch with heat.  This pig pizza is on fire with flavor and just the right amount of kick.  Nice innovation, Growler.

The Original Sub

—THE SWEET CHILI WINGS:
A Sweet and Spicy saucy sauce, that is sticky and finger licking good.

—THE ORGINAL SUB: A nice 2 piece sub, with Italian style lunch meat.  Salami, Pepperoni, Capiccola, Marinara, Mozzarella and Banana Peppers make this sub a popular choice.  Served with potato chips it is a filling lunch or dinner.

—BREADED MUSHROOMS:
Nice and hearty, these breaded mushrooms, are a big order and they taste great.

Now for the craft beers…..

They are always listed on BeerMenus.com:  Right now their 10 taps are….
1) Yellow Springs Moon Balloon
2) Warped Wing Trotwood Lager

New place is open !


3) Warped Wing 10 ton Stout
4) Great Lakes Chill Wave IPA
5) The Brew Kettle’s Black Rajah
6) Three Floyds Yum Yum
7) Ace Pineapple Cider
8) Blue Moon
9) Bud Light
10) Miller Lite

Beers waiting in the on deck circle to be tapped…. are …..

-Great Lakes Conway’s Irish Ale
-Madtree Passion Fruit Tart Ale
-Warped Wing Hop Smuggler
-Bear Republic Brewing’s Racer 5 IPA
-Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Stout
-Platform Speedmerchant White IPA
-Jackie O’s Mystic Mama

Deep Fried Mushrooms

**** SPECIAL SCOOP !! ****  THE GROWLER’S ST PATTY  PARTY CLICK HERE

JELLO SHOTS!   NCAA MARCH MADNESS HOOPS EXCITEMENT!
IRISH CRAFT BEER!   BUSHMILL SHOT SPECIALS and more.

Party goes all day Friday, March 17th!

Keep the party going every week right here for feature articles weekly on Dayton Most Metro from the Food Adventure Crew.  Growl at you later.

Outside the Growler

They have a number of subs to choose from

Domestic Bottles 1.70 during happy hour

Luminaries of Dayton: The Angel as a Cemetery Symbol

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Angels are often referred to as Agents of God. They direct you towards Heaven. They are the guardians of the dead and they symbolize spirituality.

Angels are shown in all types of poses with different symbolism. Two angels can be named and are identified by the objects they carry: Michael, who bears a sword and Gabriel, who is depicted with a horn.

Michael is known as the leader of the angels who remained faithful to God after after the great war in heaven, overcame and cast Satan from their midst. Gabriel was sent by God to announce the birth of Jesus.

An angel with a trumpet is a symbol announcing the resurrection of the deceased’s soul entering into Heaven. It is a metaphor for the joyous resurrection of the individual in the afterlife.

Other angels you may see in the cemetery: 

→An angel carrying the departed soul, as a child in their arms or as a guardian embracing the dead.
→An angel flying represents rebirth.
→Angels gathered together in the clouds represent Heaven.
→Angels weeping symbolize grief or mourning an untimely death.

Woodland Cemetery, founded in 1841, is one of the nation’s five oldest rural garden cemeteries and a unique cultural, botanical and educational resource in the heart of Dayton, Ohio as you will see as you read through this new MostMetro.com series. Visit the cemetery and arboretum and take one of the many tours Woodland offers free of charge. Most of Dayton’s aviation heroes, inventors and business barons are buried at Woodland.

Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum is located at 118 Woodland Avenue off of Brown Street near the UD Campus. The Woodland Office is open Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday 8 am to 12 pm. The Cemetery and Arboretum are open daily from 8 am to 6 pm. The Mausoleum is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. For more information, call 937-228-3221 or visit the Woodland website.

DAI Looking for Artisans for Oktoberfest

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The Dayton Art Institute is now accepting applications from artisans interested in booth space at the museum’s annual Oktoberfest celebration, taking place September 22-24, 2017.

 

The three-day community festival, held on the museum grounds, draws 25,000-30,000 people each year, and it features two large tents devoted to artisans selling their works. More than 50 artisans from around the country display pieces available for purchase, including: paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography, jewelry, pottery, metal works, wood works, fashion and accessories, and leather goods. A Best of Show Award and up to three Invitational Awards are presented during the festival.

 

Artisans are selected through a jury process, and all applications must be submitted online, via www.zapplication.org. The deadline for artisans to apply is April 21, 2017.

 

Celebrating its 46th year in 2017, Oktoberfest is The Dayton Art Institute’s largest fundraising event. Organized by the museum’s Associate Board, it kicks-off with the popular Preview Party on Friday, September 22, 7–11 p.m. The festival continues on Saturday, September 23, noon – 11:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 24, noon – 7 p.m. Visitors come to view the offerings of the artisan vendors, enjoy the culinary delights of numerous food vendors, sample a variety of domestic, international and craft beers, enjoy continuous live entertainment and participate in family activities.

 

For more information about Oktoberfest and the artisan application process, as well as a direct link to the online application, visit www.daytonartinstitute.org/oktoberfest. 

R Taco Now Open on Brown Street

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R Taco a fast-casual joint, is now open at 1822 Brown St, just north of Milano’s, which just happens to be the franchise owners of this Dallas, Texas based concept. The menu features a variety of tacos that run from $2- $2.75, in a lively and welcoming environment. Each taco is hand-made fresh and fast in their open kitchen, using ingredients made from scratch. The result is authentic Mexican street-style tacos that are both traditional and inventive, each with a unique flavor and personality. Warm chips, house-made salsas, craft beers and no-frills margaritas round out the experience.

Serving taco’s for breakfast, lunch and dinner, R Taco‘s is open seven days a week, opening at 7am during the week and at 8am on weekends and will remain open til 10pm Mon – Wed, and til midnight or later the rest of the week.  Besides taco’s they also offer chips and salsa, guacamole and queso. To quench your thirst you can choose from sodas, including a selection of Mexican sodas, beer and margarita’s, both frozen and on the rocks, which at $5 are the most expensive thing on the menu.  Dessert offerings include a fried fruit taco and sopapilla, a fried pastry, often considered a Mexican donut.

Welcome to the neighborhood R Taco, I think we’re going to be good friends!