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Where To Order Your Thanksgiving Pies

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It may be the most popular dessert at  Thanksgiving dinners, but pumpkin pie didn’t make an appearance at the First Thanksgiving. The Pilgrims probably lacked the butter and flour needed to make a pie crust, and it’s not clear that they even had an oven in which they could have baked a pumpkin pie.

Speaking of baking- if you’re responsible for bringing the pie to your holiday dinner, here’s a quick round-up of places to pick up those sweet treats if you don’t have the time or talent to make them yourself:

Ashley’s Pastry Shop
21 Park Ave, Oakwood

 (937) 293-1719

Apple, Cherry, Pumpkin, Pecan, Lemon Meringue or Mince Meat

While you’re there pick up specialty breads, rolls, decorated cookies, pumpkin rolls and more!

 

 

Ghostlight Pies

Orange pumpkin on blue rustic wooden table.

 

1201 Wayne Ave, South Park
(937) 985-2633

You are encouraged to use the above link to order online.
Deadline to order is Sat, Nov 18th at noon.  Pick up is Tues or Wed afternoon

Choose from Ghostlight Thanksgiving Pie. Mama Smiths Fantastic Apple Pie, Pumpkin & Maple, Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie.  You can also order gluten-free dinner rolls and sweets like snickerdoodles and more.

2495 Commons Blvd, Beavercreek
(937) 912-5140

All pies are completely homemade just like grandma made. We will be making:
Pumpkin pie, Apple Pie, Cherry Pie, Blackberry Pie, Key lime Pie,
Coconut Cream Pie, Chocolate Cream pie, Pecan Pie, Lemon Meringue Pie,
Butterscotch Pie and Peanut Butter Pie.  All pies start at $13 each

 

Mehaffies Pies

3013 Linden Ave, Dayton
(937) 253-1163

Offering about 30 kinds of pie and a seasonal pumpkin roll order a couple of days ahead for special requests or stop by to pick up traditional Thanksgiving flavors like apple, pecan and pumpkin for under $10.

 

Whole Foods

1050 Miamisburg Centerville Road
Dayton, Ohio, 45458

You can order online at the link above from a selection that includes apple pie, bittersweet chocolate Pecan Pie, pumpkin s’more crunch pie, gluten free  pies that include apple, pumpkin, pecan (pictured) and cherry.  Pies range from $10-$16

 

Tina’s Sweet Treats (A Gluten Free Bakery)

4271 S Dixie Hwy, Franklin
(513) 429-9428

Bakery Thanksgiving Pie Menu
Deadline-Saturday, Nov 18th
Pick up is Wednesday, November 22nd 10:00-7:00
All pies are 9”
Pumpkin-$16.00, Pecan-$16.00*, Cherry Crumble-$16.00*
Apple Crumble-$16.00*, Cranberry Apple-$18.00*
Caramel Apple-$20.00, Bourbon Sweet Potato w/Pecan Topping-$20.00
Frozen Unbaked Pie Shell-$5.00*
Dinner Rolls (1/2 dozen)-$4.50*
*-Dairy Free option available
To place order: comment on this post, send us a private facebook message, or email us at [email protected]

You can also find their Unbaked Pie Shells at Jungle Jim’s International Market Fairfield, Jungle Jim’s International Market Eastgate, and all 3 Dorothy Lane Market locations in the freezer section

 

Here’s another tip:

And if you’re really running tight on time- DoorDash can pick up your pies around town.  Use the blue link for them and get $7 off your first delivery.

‘The House’ Review – Human Race Theatre Company – Suburban Hysteria

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A bitter real estate feud fuels the hilarious hijinks within Brian Parks’ kooky 2014 one-act comedy “The House,” currently receiving an outstanding Midwest premiere at the Loft Theatre courtesy of the Human Race Theatre Company.

Pictured (left to right): Vince Gatton, Alex Sunderhaus, Caitlin Larsen and Scott Stoney in The Human Race Theatre Company’s production of THE HOUSE.

Sharply staged with sitcom-esque flair by Margarett Perry, “The House” is a funny yet often uncomfortably nasty look at humanity at its worst. Martyn and Shanny Redmond sold their lovely dream home (attractively designed by Ray Zupp) to overeager thirtysomethings Fischer and Lindsay Libett, but are terribly concerned when the Libetts reveal their desire to make some previously unannounced home improvements. The Redmonds simply can’t fathom the idea of their history being destroyed for the sake of a breakfast nook among other questionable plans. In turn, absolute chaos erupts into a full-throttle tailspin ranging from outlandish accusations and hurt feelings to the mutilation of a large teddy bear (one of Heather Powell’s many great props including an asbestos-ridden pipe).

Thanks to Perry’s wonderfully crisp pace and character-conscious direction, Parks’ rapid fire dialogue doesn’t drag. Plus, the Race has assembled an exemplary quartet who gives their all to a deceptively demanding play that requires total physical commitment. Race resident artists Caitlin Larsen and Scott Stoney are delightfully compatible as the emotionally conflicted Redmonds, happily married but unable to let go of the things they believe their lives are built upon. Zany and unhinged, Larsen is a joy to behold. Due to her incredibly astute portrayal, it’s apparent long before the final seconds that Shanny is an unstable force to be reckoned with. Stoney’s role isn’t as showy as Larsen’s, but he enjoyably conveys Martyn’s sensible nature, especially his knack for mediation, as situations spiral out of control.  Dynamic duo Vince Gatton and Alex Sunderhaus are also perfectly cast as the Libetts, a pair of go-getters who have a lot to learn about compromise. Gatton, a New York-based actor/playwright whose promising new play “Wake” was featured last summer in the Dayton Playhouse FutureFest, terrifically reveals the privileged ugliness festering within Fischer’s personable aura. Sunderhaus, spinning comedic gold even when walking across the stage to obtain keys, effortlessly delivers one of her finest performances, particularly as the seemingly conservative Lindsay becomes increasingly cutthroat and loosens her inhibitions in the process.

Pictured (left to right): Vince Gatton, Caitlin Larsen, Alex Sunderhaus and Scott Stoney in The Human Race Theatre Company’s production of THE HOUSE.

“The House” could be considered a glorified “Saturday Night Live” sketch, but it’s an unforgettably wild ride with surprisingly thought-provoking undertones. Climb aboard, hold on tight, and watch the insults fly.

 

“The House” continues through Nov. 19 at the Loft Theatre of the Metropolitan Arts Center, 126 N. Main St., Dayton. Performances are Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm. The play is performed in 90 minutes without intermission. Tickets are $40 for adults, $37 for seniors and $20 for students. Prices vary depending on performance date and seating location. There are a limited number of $12 and $25 side area seats available for each performance. For tickets or more information, call (937) 228-3630 or visit humanracetheatre.org or ticketcenterstage.com.

The Top 16 Spicy Foods of Dayton

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The Big Ragu is sweating again, find out why below…

Dayton’s vibrant food scene is not short on heat.  If you are looking for HOT, you can find it in the Miami Valley.  “Burn Baby Burn” like a Disco Inferno you will, you just have to know where to look.

Did you know Hot Food boosts your metabolism?  It also clears you sinuses, helps ulcers and can lower bad cholesterol.

“See people rocking — Hear people chanting — Feeling hot hot hot” –Buster Poindexter

Chef House (Dayton’s Original Sriracha Mama), Hungry Jax (Utica Grind Red Pepper and Cayenne Guru) and the The Big Ragu (a wing connoisseur) are Dayton’s Food Adventure Crew and have compiled their list of the spiciest dishes in Dayton.

These are not the sweet sixteen, they are the HEAT 16 – Dayton’s best spicy foods.

Duck Curry from Thai 9

These foods are not only incredibly spicy, they are delicious as well.  So, we went not only for fire, but for good flavor too.

Without further delay, let’s see the list of these “MUST EATS.”

 

THE TOP 16 SPICY FOODS OF DAYTON: “THE HEAT SIXTEEN”

—1) THAI 9’s DUCK CURRY
This is Chef House’s favorite. Order it at the highest hot level and be prepared for scorching, exotic flavors.  Sliced duck meat, with vegetables in a red curry sauce. Coconut milk, pineapples, tomatoes, lime leaves, red and green peppers seal the deal.  Amazing how a creamy sauce can get so hot.  Is your mouth on fire?   It is ok, they have plenty of tea and local beers to put out the heat.

 

Mike’s Nashville Hot Flavored Chicken

—2) MIKE’S NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN – NASHVILLE HOT WHOLE WINGS:
These wings don’t fool around. Every knee must bow, and every brow must sweat. The thing is, even though it is so hot, you can’t help trying to risk another insane bite. This is not for the timid. If you like crazy hot, with good flavor, this is for you.  This is southern fried comfort food at its most spicy.

 

—3) MONGOLIAN CHICKEN, EXTRA SPICY at NORTH CHINA:
A dish you must order by special request, and you must order it extra spicy. Also, ask for a side of Chinese Chili Paste and Hot Cayenne Powder. This dish is more delicious than super hot, but if you doctor it up with the hot sauce they provide, you will sweating seeds at the table, and smiling the whole time.  Easily makes the list, as this dish is a classic.

Spicy Mongolian Chicken from North China

 

—4) VINDALOO FISH at AMAR INDIA RESTAURANT:
This is a delicious dish. Light up your day by getting it at level 5 or ask them for the hottest level. The only thing that will put out the fire is the white basmati rice and the Naan Bread which are both fantastic accompaniments.

 

—5) “I’M ON FIRE AND READY TO DIE” WINGS at ELSA’S RESTAURANTS:
These wings are so good. They are not breaded, but deep-fried to perfection before the hot sauce is slathered on top. The result is an eye-popping experience, with plenty of napkins. A couple of Bad Juans may help you, but we suggest a couple of Corona Lights at your side to wash things down.  We don’t think you will be cheering on your favorite sports teams.  You won’t be able to talk since your mouth will be full of hot wings, or something dousing the heat.  Oh by the way, you have to sign and waiver and NO refunds!

Elsa’s 911 – Im on Fire Wings

—6) THE EXTRA HOT CHICKEN TENDERS at BARGOS:
Bargo’s will catch you by surprise. Underground foodies know this place is known for their extra crazy hot sauces. It is a place where mild means medium, medium is hot, and hot is crazy hot. So you can imagine what extra hot is. These breaded tenders are tossed in a hot sauce, then rolled in crushed red pepper. What kind of crazy cook is back in that kitchen? Hot food lovers can’t get enough of the tenders but keep the tall draft beers coming. Wowsa, they are spicy!

 

—7) FISH WITH HOT THAI CHILI SAUCE at THAI9:

The Big Ragu is crazy for Fish with Thai Chili Sauce !

An absolutely huge piece of Walleye is served (you get choice of Tilapia or Walleye, but we always go with the walleye). The fish is deep-fried and topped with red chili paste, Order it at the hottest level. The fish is amazing and the sauce makes the whole dish. Served with rice, the portion is so big, we bet you get a take home box. But the walleye is so good, you might finish the whole, big thing.

 

—8) FRICKIN EX-SCREAM KILLER WINGS at FRICKERS:
The local king of wings has an entry to the list.  Breaded and ready to roll, you have to order these babies WELL DONE.  The result is crispy hot wings in an extreme sauce.  Dip them in ranch for some relief, but resistance is futile.  You may have met your frickin match on the hot scale.

Frickin Ex-Scream Chicken Wings – goodnight Irene !

—9) SPICY CHICKEN AND PORK SATE SOUP at LITTLE SAIGON:
This unsung restaurant has some of the best food in town.  This is a meal sized soup.  Choose rice or egg noodles, and choose pork, shrimp, chicken or a combo of meats.  The Sate soup means spicy and you must ask for hot sauce as well, so they bring out the squirt bottle of Asian Vietnamese Sriracha.  Drizzle that on top of soup and add some hot chili paste that is sitting on the table in a clear plastic container.  Your nose will be running as the steamy soup clears your sinuses.  Drink plenty of cold ice water provided, that will help keep things in check, as will their Oolong tea.  This meal is perfect on a cold day.  Many of us believe it has special immunity boosting and healing powers as well.  Try it and tell us what you think.

Sate Soup from Little Saigon !

—10) THE RED SALSA at TAQUERIA GARCIA MOBIL:
Located in Huber Heights near Harshman and Burkhardt by a Shell Gas Station, or on E. Third St., this mobile food truck is gaining a following.  The cup of red hot salsa is a hot, yet delicious addition to any taco, huraches, sopes and Tacos Al Pastore.  Try the red hot salsa .. it will slap your butt and call you Sally.

 

Hinder’s Ass Kickin Wings

—11) ASS KICKER WINGS at HINDERS SPORTS BAR & GRILL:
There is a cult following for this place of heat and eat in Tipp City.  We love sports bar with beer and wings.  Who doesn’t love hot spicy food and cold beer?  In the land of delicious wings, the Ass Kickers are the hottest option at Hinder’s, who many say are the best wings in Dayton. See for yourself and wear your big girl pants when you order this sauce.  Napkins … Ready !

 

—12) CHICKEN PAD THAI at HOUSE OF THAI:
Chef Dang, a well schooled owner in Beavercreek has gained a small following in the area, but still

House of Thai has incredible, Pad Thai – order it EXTRA spicy !

this restaurant is relatively unknown.  They pride themselves  with no pre-packaged sauces, no MSGs, and no pre-chopped, frozen vegetables. Every single meal is carefully prepared from scratch in traditional Thailand customs.  We have had pad Thai many places, from Vegas to California and New York.  This is some of the best we have ever eaten.  Get it at the hottest level and light your pants on fire.

 

—13) EL TORO’S SPICY HOUSE TABLE SALSA (SERVED BY REQUEST):
Spicy salsa with seeds floating in it is the hallmark of this restaurant.  The key is, you have to request the spicy salsa, which they bring out separately.  The dipping of tortilla chips immediately becomes more intense.  The salsa has slightly brown tint compared to the traditional red one.  And it is much spicier.  Sprinkle the sauce over enchiladas, tacos, burritos and more for a full appreciation of this hot sauce.  An absolutely delicious way to kick you meal up a notch is to drizzle the salsa over your dinner plate, for shizzle.

 

A Cheeseburger with Hot sauce and sweet heat mustard at Voltzy’s

—14) SMOKED WINGS WITH HOT HABENERO SAUCE at LOCK 27:
What goes great with the great beers like Mouth Breather at lock 27? The answer is the smoked chicken wings. Hot food lovers love these wings because there is an option for Hot Habenero and the plate is served with an in-house sriracha sauce.  Foodies Unite, these wings are sure to be a favorite of your taste buds.

 

—15) VOLTZYS CHEESEBURGER WITH SWEET HEAT MUSTARD and HOT SAUCE:
You have to ask the hamburger wizard for this “off the menu” specialty. But, he always lights up with a smile when people ask him to add hot sauce. “You’ll wake up singing touch me in the morning.” Voltzy always says.  His burgers are hearty sliders, yet kind of small.  If you go hot, get his 10 cheeseburgers for $12 deal and make them all hot sauced.  You can split it with a friend or take home half of them.  It’s the hot way to go in Voltzy’s land of steamed onions, cheese, fresh ground chuck and insults.

 

The sports peppers on this Chicago dog are gonna get you , but good !

—16) THE CHICAGO DOG from CHICAGO GYROS and DOGS:
Holy hot peppers Batman.  Mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes and those damn hot sports peppers! Served whole on the dog, this will light you up like Christmas!  Enjoy the heat on a hearty bun, with a delicious hot dog.  It is good, and so hot, but you cannot stop eating it.   A power packed dog full of flavor.  This is the kind of thing that makes Dayton food choices so great.

Bargo’s Chicken Tenders are Hotter than Hell

There you have it, the HEAT SIXTEEN !  The best of Spicy Dayton as picked by the Food Adventures Crew.

Honorable mention to the SPICY BROCCOLI side at MEADOWLARK !  Chef Wiley will sometimes offer this as a side to one of her fabulous dishes.  If you see it , get it!

Food Adventures is a local food blog that has feature articles every week on Dayton Most Metro. We have been a favorite of Dayton foodies since 2008, writing over 400 feature food stories for this website. Follow FOOD ADVENTURES on FACEBOOK by clicking here and join the 7500 Miami Valley residents who love local eats!

You’re gonna love trying these hot favorites, and if you’re not a crazy heat fan, try the foods in their mild version. Good food is good food, and we know you will enjoy those dishes if they have a little kick, instead of a blazing fire.

Red Hot Sauce from Taqueria Garcia Mobil

Mongolian chicken from North China

Pork and Chicken Sate from Little Saigon

Lock 27 smoked Habanero Wings

Cheeseburger with hot sauce from Voltzy;s

If you go to Mike’s Nashville Hot Chicken and get the Nashville Hot Flavor..then you better get a fire extinguisher

Vindaloo Fish from Amar India – order it Very Spicy if you love hot …

 

 

Road Trip: Chinese Lantern Festival in Columbus

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They are called  “lanterns,” but make no mistake – these have no resemblance to the candle light, metal frame lights used for camping.  From humble beginnings of silk and paper, the Chinese lantern has evolved into the wondrous shapes and sizes of the Chinese Lantern Festival. Enter “The Wild,” a world of life-size (sometimes larger than life) illuminated panda bears, lions, flamingos and more fauna from the world’s seven continents.

Each of the lanterns is made by masters of the craft in Zigong, China’s center of lantern heritage. Others are made of small glass medicine bottles filled with colored liquid. Arranged in the shape of dragons, peacocks, and giant pearls, they glimmer like crystal rainbows.

I saw this exhibit last year and I can attest it warrants a second viewing.  I was excited to hear it’s returning on November 17th and will run until January 7th at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds. They say there will be some brand new lanterns and even more performances this year.   It will be open nightly from 5:30-10pm.  You walk through this exhibit and there are a few benches for seating along the way. The trail is wheel chair accessible. In addition to lanterns, nightly performances, and handicrafts, the event will also offer food and beverages. The menu includes a variety of Chinese and traditional fair food, as well as assorted beverages.  The day we viewed this was pretty cold, it wasn’t very crowed, so we viewed the entire exhibit in about 45 minutes.

Performance Times:

Sunday-Thursday: 6:30pm & 8pm

Friday & Saturday: 6:30pm, 8 & 9pm

Performances are included in festival admission.

You can buy your tickets online or at the door, no price difference. They run $15 for adults and $10 for youth 3-17. Senior Citizens and military tickets are $12 and they offer a family 4-pack for $40 for 2 adults and 2 youth.  New this year is a VIP Package that include a souvenir gift, VIP eating for performances , a backstage tour and an audio guide to the lantern displays.  Parking is $6/ car and they only take cash.  Group rates are available for parties of 15 or more, email for more info.

We’ve also learned that Indy will also host  the Indiana Chinese Lantern Festival, starting on the day after Thanksgiving (Nov. 24) and lasting through Jan. 7, 2018, the Fairgrounds’ Celebration Park.  Prices and performances are the same as the Columbus Festival.

Art & Soul: A Yellow Spring Art Fair

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This marks the fifth year of this juried art fair; an intimate show with over 30 artists from the region displaying and selling their handmade fine art and fine craft.  The show will have a mixture of artists new to the show along with some past participants. Taking place on Saturday, November 18th from 10am – 5pm,  entry is $4 at the door, chilren under 6 free. A portion of the proceeds from the entry fee go to support the Yellow Springs Police Coat Fund and a Yellow Springs high school scholarship fund for students advancing their education in the arts.

A full third of the artists will be participating in Art & Soul for the first time. The show’s promoter, Lisa Goldberg, also produced the popular Yellow Springs Artist Studio Tour and Sale from its inception in 2004 until the event ended in 2015.

 

“This seems like a natural follow-up to the Studio Tour, says Goldberg, “and we are honored to have such high quality arts and fine crafts professionals in one place. Every year the show gets better with more people applying and a stronger pool of artists to choose from.”  The show is juried by at least three arts professionals who meet and view the images of the applicants and choose whom to invite. This year the jury was even tougher than in past years, trying to once again up the quality of work exhibited at the show.

 

The shows’ name, Art & Soul was chosen because  “artists put their souls into the making of their work” says Goldberg. Goldberg is excited about the lineup of artists for the show this year. Art & Soul will have a little bit of everything available: wearable’s, glass work, pottery of all kinds, upcycled and repurposed items, art quilts, many types of jewelry, photographs, drawings, leatherwork, sculpture, handmade and decorated journal, purses and bags, scarves and gloves, plates, platters, sponge holders, necklaces, beadwork, spreaders, furniture, clocks, handmade beads, upcycled clothing- functional and decorative work galore in all price ranges.

 

Beth Holyoke, new to this years’ show, creates whimsical clay work including sculptural heads and figures, planters and more. Also new to the show is Amy Dillon of Preble Clayworks who’s pottery holds striking imagery. Others working in clay include Megs Levesseur, Kate and Dave Chesar of Oakwood, Sara Hawks and her decorative functional ware, Jancy Jaslow, and Kimberly Rorick and of Indiana all have their own styles and specialties. Some of the ceramic artists are hand-builders, while others create their pots on a potter’s wheel.

 

Jewelers abound this year with newcomers Daina Dickens with her intricately woven beadwork & Susie Brand with her high quality jewelry, Avery Applegate’s repurposed assemblages, Janet Webb’s handcrafted sterling silver jewelry using some torch-fired enamel which adds color to her pieces; Alice Young-Basora, work with handmade and purchased beads and upcycled objects (and clothing), Krissie Mastin’s inspirational jewelry created from recycled materials and Ben Jordan returns to the show this year with his hand etched jewelry.

 

 

Erin Walmsley joins the show this year and adds an all-new element in wearable fibers withher beautifully woven clothing and accessories. Nicci Seibert will present her clothing, blankets and accessories made from recycled clothing. They are joined by Award winning Pam Geisel and specialize in modern art quilts and newcomer Holly Underwood focuses on art quilts, bags, rugs and ornaments. These artists bring a large repertoire of items including clothing bags, quilts, gift items and journal covers.  Lucy Chapman uses natural fibers to create felted functional pieces including bags, scarves, gloves and accessories.

 

There are three brand new artists with 2-dimentiional art: Jeremy Nickoson, brings his artful nature photography in the form of prints, cards, calendars and more; the very popular Bellbrook artist Andrea Starkey with her woodprints, often also inspired by nature; and Jennifer Float creating mixed media work using layers of vintage papers, painted paper and acrylics on canvas. All these artists are bringing exciting new elements to the show this year.

 

Glass fusion work by Sara Gray and Dylan Engler’s includes platters, bowls, clocks, and accessories providing both decorative and functional elements for the home and office. John Boyett creates affordable, functional blown glass. Theresa Mayer uses lamp work to create work beads to ornament her jewelry and accessories.

Juliette Montague & Greg Stange of StangMont Design use up-cycled materials, whether it be last years colors & scraps of full grain upholstery, leather, and old leather coat, a coffee pot or a tin can. Look for a lot of variety in their creative inventory. Michelle Litell create things from paper while and Les Thede crafts furniture and furnishings made from maple, cherry, oak and ash.

 

The show is excited this year to have a mother and daughter sharing a booth for Art & Soul. Colette Palmer of Urban Baby Bonnets makes fun, funky & totally handmade sun hates (with ears) for babies, kids and grown ups. Her 9-year-old daughter, Zazu Metcalf, Zutique, creates lovely handmade cards and other paper ephemera.

 

Join Art & Soul for the kick off to Holiday in the village at Mills Lawn School,  located adjacent to the downtown-shopping district. While you are in the village look for unique shops, galleries and restaurants, public and gallery art. Catch a matinee the Little Art Theater, visit the Raptor Center or take a hike in the Glen. Don’t forget to plan to have lunch in one of the many wonderful restaurant of Yellow Springs.

 

Art & Soul provides an excellent opportunity to buy handcrafted work directly from the maker – be it a gift for the holidays or a little something for the buyer.

 

For more information on the Art & Soul:

http://www.ysarts.org/artSoul.html or 937-767-7285

Barry Bagels Celebrates Anniversary Tuesday

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BARRY BAGELS CELEBRATES 45 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Since 1972, they’ve been baking fresh bagels everyday

Please come celebrate Barry Bagels 45 year anniversary on Tuesday, November 14th. They will be giving away t-shirts and offering four additional promotions to thank customers for their enduring love and support.

On Tuesday, November 14, 1972, Barry Greenblatt opened the original “Bagel Place” at 4024 N. Holland-Sylvania Road in Toledo. He had relocated from Detroit with his young wife, Judie, because this market lacked a bagel shop. Since then, several more corporate stores opened in Toledo and Ann Arbor. Barry, his son Mark and new partner Jim Nusbaum began franchising in 2014. There are now 6 franchised stores, totaling 12 stores open in Ohio and Michigan, with more planned throughout the Midwest.

All Barry Bagels locations will be featuring the following promotions on Tuesday, November 14th:

  • The first 45 customers at EACH location will get a FREE Barry Bagels t-shirt.
  • If your name is Barry, or Judie (any spelling, must show ID) you get a FREE Eggel or Bagel and Cream Cheese.
  • All bagels are 45 cents ALL DAY LONG ( limit 2 dozen per person, can not pre-order).
  • FREE small coffee with ANY purchase from Open until 10 am.
  • FREE David’s cookie with ANY purchase from 3pm – Close.

Not valid with any other offers, but above offers can be combined.
Good Tuesday, November 14th only, at ALL locations . No coupon necessary.

Barry Bagels is a family owned and franchised bagel and deli restaurant. We make eggels (egg bagel sandwiches), sandwiches, soups and salads fresh daily for lunch, breakfast and dinner. We also sell wholesale bagels to area school districts, hospitals and businesses, and trays for catering all occasions. We love to say “Everything is better on a bagel”.

Empower HER presents Her Talks: Finding Your Powerful Voice 

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How often do you find that you are holding yourself back from speaking the truth, exploring a new job, pursuing your dream trip, addressing that nagging issue or trying out that new hobby? We often feel stuck by the obligations of our lives, silenced by the rules of our society, our families, our occupation, and our friends. And so we remain quiet, our voices small, our dreams far in the future, and our daily lives a drudgery.

The women behind Empower HER are here to challenge us to face what is holding us back. They have brought together a powerful panel of women who, through overcoming odds, have found their voices and now stand powerfully in their truth. On Thursday, November 15, 2017 at 6:00 PM at La Gota Coffee (804 E Monument Ave Dayton, Ohio 45402) the HER Talks: Finding Your Powerful Voice event will feature the following women:

Tiffany Clark, a recovered heroin addict, will share her powerful story about the emotional strength required to face the darkness that drove her addition and the steps that she has taken to face the depths. She is a successful artist, whose most current project is co-owner and lead artist of The Mural Machine. As a Miami Valley native, Tiffany uses her artwork to beautify and connect with our community creating lasting change on the walls and with our neighbors. She is an alumni of Antioch College specializing in two dimensional forms of art. She has taught at Stivers School for the Arts and currently teaches in her spare time for Decoy Art Studios. Her mantra is: “Create your positive obsession, and paint the world you wish to see”.

Bridget Shingleton grew up in a family environment that stifled her voice leading her to silence herself. Facing the effects of mental illness of family members on her story, Bridget has faced and overcome challenges in order to embrace her personal story. At the 2017 Dayton TEDx event, Bridget spoke about her passion for giving others a voice as the Marketing & Communications Manager for the Brunner Literacy Center. A two-time graduate of the University of Dayton, Bridget taught English and creative writing to students of varied ages, ability levels, and native languages for several years before finding her current position. Bridget believes in the power of language and literacy to transform and empower people’s personal and professional lives.

Crystal Michelle Perkins story of social injustice and finding the strength from within to face the pressure from others is powerful and inspiring. At the 2017 Dayton TEDx event, Crystal used her talents as a choreographer, teacher and performer to artfully tell a story of rebirth. Crystal is currently serving as the Associate Artistic Director of the internationally renowned Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) and is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dance at The Ohio State University. Crystal is a critically recognized choreographer and dancer who has travelled nationally and internationally to research and to share her art with the world. Crystal’s awards and recognitions are extensive and are testament to how finding and using your voice can lead to success.

Empower HER is a group of women that believe that empowered women empower women. Their monthly panel discussions, held on the third Wednesday of each month, bring inspirational women together to tackle an interesting topic. You can find out more about Empower HER at their Facebook page: empowerHERtoday.

 

When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2017

Time: 6:00p

Where: La Gota Coffee, 804 E. Monument Ave. Dayton, Ohio 45402

Tickets: $10 at the door or $5 online

Luminaries of Dayton: Joseph W. Green

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Joseph W. Green was born in Dayton, Ohio and worked for his father’s cracker company, the Green & Green Co. It was famous for supplying 6.5 million pounds of cracker-like bread, known as hardtack, to American military forces in WWI. The company custom-designed machinery to make special soldered tins that would ensure the product remained fresh and palatable in the worst of conditions.

After the war, the Green family moved into their Oakwood home across from Hawthorn Hill. Soon the company’s Edgemont cracker was its most popular cracker, a product similar to a saltine. Today, Green & Green Co. is best remembered as the originator of a small, square cracker – a cracker. Its orange color and unique flavor comes from paprika and it is the leading selling cracker in the United States. Can you guess its name? Yep! … It’s Cheez-Its.

So where are Cheez-Its made today? In 1931, Joseph Green was president of the American Manufacturing Company, and manager of Loose-Wiles, which later became the Sunshine Biscuit Company. The Sunshine Co. identified itself with the sun symbol and with bringing sunshine into people’s lives. In 1996, Keebler bought Sunshine Biscuit. Today Cheez-Its are made  by Kellogg, which acquired Keebler in 2000, but the company still uses the iconic sunshine trademark on every box.

 

Joseph and Eleanor Green are located in Section 105 Lot 2231 at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum.

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. Fore more information call 937-228-3221 or visit the Woodland website.

 

 

 

 

Ohio Brewers Bring Home Barrel-Aged Gold

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Ohio craft brewers made an impressive showing at the 2017 Festival of Wood & Barrel Aged Beer, held Nov. 11-12.  Six Ohio craft breweries won medals at the 15th annual competition organized by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild.

Cincinnati’s Listermann Brewing Company won a gold medal in the Specialty/Experimental category for Brandy Barrel Chickow! This beer was also runner-up for the Best In Show award, won this year by BA Karma from More Brewing Company in Villa Park, Illinois. Listermann won the 2016 Best In Show award and has now brought home medals from the competition in three consecutive years.

John from Warped Wing

2017 FoBAB medal-winning Ohio craft beers:
Listermann Brewing Company (Cincinnati):
• Chickow! Brandy Barrel – Gold medal, Specialty/Experimental; Runner-up, Best In Show
Warped Wing Brewing Company (Dayton):
• Chardonnay Barn Gang – Gold medal, Strong Pale Beer
Wolf’s Ridge Brewing (Columbus):
• Terre de Sauvage Green – Gold medal, Wild Beer/Brett
Zaftig Brewing Co. (Worthington):
• Zaftig Wee Heavy – Gold medal, Strong Dark Beer
Rhinegeist Brewery (Cincinnati):
• Double Oaked Mastodon – Silver medal, Strong Dark Beer
Rivertown Brewery (Monroe):
• Ville de Rivere Geuze – Bronze medal, Wild Beer/Sour

CoreLife Eatery Opens at Cornerstone

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A unique concept has come to town

Talk about a lean, mean flavor machine!  Cornerstone’s newest restaurant is a healthy focused, new chain out of New York.   CoreLife Eatery, founded just 2 years ago, is the brainchild of a group of friends in Syracuse.  It is getting some great buzz around town with a couple of soft opening events that have impressed local foodies.

Food Adventures was able to get a sneak peek into the restaurant on 4 separate visits, and talked with the friendly staff and managers.  They explained the philosophy of fresh, healthy, food that makes delicious combinations.  They pride themselves on not using genetically modified vegetables, and anti-biotic free chicken.

Meet Tammy, Head Coach of the Eatery !

The main staple of the menu is a salad bowl, where you pick a protein and then choose from dozens of premium toppings.  Choices are as simple as carrots and tomatoes, to the gourmet edamame or shredded roast beets.   The menu at CoreLife features suggested combinations, or you can build your own masterpiece.  You can even add broth to make your meal a soup.

We were pleasantly surprised that healthy could taste so good !

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY on CORELIFE EATERY.

— CoreLife is located at 5201 Cornerstone North Blvd in Centerville, and opens officially on November 10th, but is hosting a soft opening Nov.9th where you choose what you pay and all proceeds go to Hannah’s Treasure Chest !  Hours are 11am – 9pm every day.

—The Cornerstone location is the 22nd store in the CoreLife restaurant chain, which ranges from New York to Michigan, Utah and Pennsylvania.  Look for another one to open in Miamisburg next year !

— The unique business plan features 3 menu items:  Salad Bowls, Bone Broths, Spiced Iced Teas

— Salad sizes are small, medium and large.  You choose a protein tuna, chicken or tofu  (or go vegan) and then pick your salad and veggie toppings (choose from almost 40 items).  Small salads are very filling for most people.  The regular and regular double protein are for bigger appetites.

— Holistic Bone Broths featured are Beef Broth and Chicken Broth.  There is also a Vegetable Broth.  All are found to reduce inflammation and have medicinal benefits to the body, including the digestive and immune system.  You can use the broth to make your own soup, but we prefer drinking it in a coffee like cup.  It will help curb hunger.

Inside Corelife

— They have about 9 spice infused iced tea drinks.  Amazing flavors with various health benefits from each tea.

—Did we mention they make their dressings from scratch too?  Yeah, there are at least 10 of them and they are one of a kind.

Now after trying various menu items on multiple trips, we have come up with our patented “Must Eats.”

 

MUST EATS at CORELIFE EATERY:

Spicy Chicken with Ancient Grains Bowl

SPICY CHICKEN and ANCIENT GRAINS BOWL:
It starts with quinoa, shredded kale and arugula with tomatoes, corn and chickpeas. Broccoli and shredded white cheddar finish it out.  We added roast beets, edamame, carrots, and cucumbers, and had it tossed in Lime Cilantro Jalapeno Vinaigrette Dressing.

 

TUNA POKE GRAIN BOWL:
Seared, very rare, ahi style tuna covers this delicious mix of kale, shredded cabbage, cucumber, quinoa, carrots, scallions, ginger, edamame, avocado, sesame seeds, and almonds. The dressing is a Miso Sesame Ginger Dressing.

Tuna Poke Grain Bowl

 

CUP OF CHICKEN BONE BROTH:
Simmered all day, this chicken broth is mild and scorching hot. Sip it like coffee and feel the warmth touch your toes. Bone broth is thought to have many health benefits including appetite suppressant, immune boost, and digestive health.

 

CUP OF BEEF BONE BROTH:
A hot, steaming cup of this broth in a coffee cup to go. Sip it as it cools and feel the effects of the warm broth as it reaches your tummy. The feeling of your body healing is a good one. Bone broth like this is said to have all kinds of health benefits including stopping inflammation, helping joint pain and replenishing nutrients.  Sit back, sip and enjoy as if it was a cafe latte from Starbucks.

Big Ragu Says the Tofu is amazing

SRIRACHA GINGER ROASTED TOFU GREEN BOWL:
Let us first start by saying this roasted tofu is the best tofu that the Big Ragu has ever eaten. It is flavorful and delicate.  The cubes of tofu are sprinkled over baby spinach leaves and kale.  Broccoli, carrots, sprouts, basil, ginger and sriracha sauce are all tossed in.  We added extras like edamame and shredded beets.  The dressing was a Carrot Chili Vinaigrette dressing.

 

THE MEDITERRANEAN:
This salad features homemade Falafel and Hummus.  The salad consists of shredded romaine and kale.  Other toppings are cucumbers, tomatoes, feta and red onion.  A Cucumber Basil Dressing finishes the whole thing off.  The falafel is what makes this salad great… it is incredible.

Incredible Mediterranean Bowl – Falafel and Hummus on top

 

BEET LEMONADE:
Even if you aren’t a fan of beets, you might like this one.  The subtle earthy flavor is masked by a great lemonade.   It is easy to ignore the hint of beets and drink the lemonade, knowing you are getting some health benefits.  Beets have been directly linked to lowering blood pressure and increasing brain & memory functions.

 

APPLE CIDER GREEN TEA:
The best drink by far in our estimation.  And the bonus is the benefits.  Green Tea helps lower cholesterol and is an anti aging herb.  Wow – we could all use a pause button on Father Time.  The mix with the apple cider, means a purely refreshing drink that you will fall in love with.

Apple Cider Green Tea

HONORABLE MENTION:
3 Soups – The Tomato Basil, Autumn Squash and Broccoli Cheddar soups. These taste sinful, but are totally healthy because the creamy flavor comes from cauliflower puree.

There you have it, the tips on the best things to eat in this big menu  of healthy stuff.  The key to CoreLife is that you can tweak the salad your way. Choose a dressing, choose vegetables, leave some out.  We  all know, no one makes a better salad than ourselves.

So remember, Thursday Nov. 9th is “pay what you want” and proceeds go to Hannah’s Treasure Chest.  November 10th, Friday is the official opening of the restaurant.

Clean and Fresh

We loved this place, and think you will too.  It is a refreshing take and a unique theme.  There is nothing else like it in Dayton.

We would like to thank the staff of CoreLife for their hospitality, from Head Coach Tammy to Regional Operations Mgr Tony from Cleveland.

–Thank you for reading this week’s Food Adventure article.  Food Adventures is a blog that seeks out the best eats in the Miami Valley and shares them with you.  Are you a foodie?  Then join the 7500 foodies on Facebook that follow Food Adventures by clicking HERE.

Feel free to browse our gallery below, for more pictures from Corelife.  Leave a comment below on what you would like to try, or what your favorite dishes are …

What will you top it off with?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steak Green bowl

Steak Green Bowl with dressing

Booths

Beet Lemonade

About 10 homemade dressings to choose from

Tuna Poke

Spicy Chicken and noodles

Great drinks

Beef Bone Broth

Dressings

Ready and open

Meditterranean

Tofu salad – spicy noodles

Sriracha over the tofu Salad

Falafel and hummus among us

Drink lineup

Tuna Grain Bowl

Spicy Chicken with Ancient Grain Bowl

Mediterranean ‘bowl

 

 

LOVING VINCENT Opens Friday at THE NEON. Big Holiday Films On Horizon!

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Hello Everyone!

We’re moving forward this Friday with a film many of you have expressed great interest in seeing – LOVING VINCENT. This hand oil-painted film is absolutely stunning, but its engagement will be limited (we have 2 spectacular new films that need to open on Nov. 22). Hurry down – everything will have to leave (including FLORIDA PROJECT and GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN – click either title to visit that film’s official site) within the next couple weeks.

Synopsis for LOVING VINCENT: “The man was carrying nothing; his hands clasped to a fresh bullet wound leaking blood from his belly. This was Vincent van Gogh, then a little known artist; now the most famous artist in the world. His tragic death has long been known, what has remained a mystery is how and why he came to be shot. Loving Vincent tells that story.” LOVING VINCENT is told via animated oil paintings – all done by hand. Don’t miss this incredibly gorgeous experience!  To watch the trailer and learn more about the process, Click this LINK to visit the film’s official website.

“The ME/CFR Dayton Support Group is sponsoring a free screening of UNREST to raise awareness about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and resources within the Dayton area for support. When Harvard Ph.D. student Jennifer Brea is struck down by a fever that leaves her bedridden, she sets out on a virtual journey to document her story as she fights a disease that medicine forgot. FREE to the public (movie, parking, popcorn). Donations welcome at the door. This Sunday, Nov. 12 at 3:30.” To reserve your seat via FaceBook, please click this LINK. (details provided by event coordinator Jerry Leggett)

On Wednesday, November 15 at 7:15, The Jewish Community Center of Greater Dayton will host a special screening of the classic Gary Cooper film HIGH NOON at THE NEON. Speaking with the film will be the Pulitzer Prize-winner Glenn Frankel, author of HIGH NOON: THE HOLLYWOOD BLACKLIST AND THE MAKING OF AN AMERICAN CLASSIC. Tickets are $9 each and are available via this LINK or by calling Karen at (937)610-1555.

The Dayton Holiday Festival, Mix 107.7 and THE NEON will present the return of the much-loved FAMILY HOLIDAY FILM SERIES. This year, we’ll look at 3 holiday gems over the course of the first three Saturdays in December. Admission is free for children 12 and under, and general admission is just $2. On December 2 at Noon, we’ll watch PRANCER – a film about a little girl who finds one of Santa’s injured reindeer. On December 9 at Noon, we’ll watch the holiday classic – MIRACLE ON 34th STREET – starring a young Natalie Wood. On December 16 at Noon, we’ll wrap up the series with HOME ALONE – this classic starring Macaulay Culkin is already 27 years old! Tickets are first come, first serve – available 45 minutes before each screening.

We’ve got a really strong line-up over the next several weeks.  We are slated to open both LADY BIRD and THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI on November 22.  These 2 films are winning praise and Oscar buzz galore.  On December 22, we are slated to open THE SHAPE OF WATER (one of my absolute favorite films of the year with the incredible Sally Hawkins) and DARKEST HOUR.  Somewhere in between these dates, we hope to get to FACES PLACES (another of my favorites of the year – an absolutely charming, insightful and uplifting film) and possibly THE SQUARE.  Stay tuned!

Thanks so much for your continued support.
We hope to see you soon,
Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Wednesday, Nov. 8 – Thursday, Nov. 16:

THE FLORIDA PROJECT (R) 1 Hr 51 Min
Wednesday-Thursday (Nov 8 & 9): 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
Friday & Saturday (Nov 10 & 11): 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:45
Sunday (Nov 12): 5:30, 7:45
Monday-Thursday (Nov 13-16): 5:10, 7:30

GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (PG) 1 Hr 47 Min
Wednesday-Thursday (Nov 8 & 9): 3:00, 5:20, 7:40
Friday, Saturday, Sunday (Nov 10 – 12): 12:10, 2:30, 7:20
Monday & Tuesday (Nov 13 & 14): 3:00, 7:20
Wednesday (Nov 15): 3:00
Thursday (Nov 16): 3:00, 7:20

LOVING VINCENT (PG-13) 1 Hr 34 Min
Friday & Saturday (Nov 10 & 11): 12:50, 5:15, 9:40
Sunday (Nov 12): 12:50, 5:15
Monday-Thursday (Nov 13-16): 3:00, 5:15

UNREST (NR) 1 Hr 38 Min
Sunday (Nov 12): 3:30

HIGH NOON (PG) 1 Hr 25 Min + Discussion
Wednesday (Nov 15): 7:15

COMING SOON:
(All Dates Are Tentative. Dates Often Move And Sometimes Disappear)
Nov. 22 – THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING MISSOURI
Nov. 22 – LADY BIRD
Dec. 22 – SHAPE OF WATER
Dec. 22 – DARKEST HOUR
TBD Possibilities – FACES PLACES, THE SQUARE

 

Wheat Penny Benefit for Sonoma & Napa Fire Survivors

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On Sunday, November 19th from 3-7pm Wheat Penny Oven and Bar will host a very special dining event to support the families in need of help from all the fires in Sonoma & Napa Valley.   Guests will be asked to purchase tickets in advance for $30 or two for $50, and that ticket will include food and a trip to the luxury tasting bar for a sample of your choice.  There will be appetizers, pizza, salads, vegetables and more finishing out with a dessert buffet.  Local wine reps will be pouring each ticket holder tastes of California wines, with some especially rare bottles being sampled.

Additional cash bar will be available, as well as a silent auction, wall of wine, and door prizes from provided by our best local restaurants and wine distributors.

You can pick up tickets at Wheat Penny, Meadowlark, both Arrow Wine stores and all 3 Dorothy Lane Market locations.

PIADA Fall and Winter Menu

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One of the perks of writing for a food blog is the generous invitation to private tastings of our local eateries! Most recently, PIADA Italian Street Food invited us to sample their new Fall and Winter menu. Their goals for this menu were to create healthy and hearty meals that leave you satisfied and not feeling stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey! And trust us, they nailed it!

Our tasting started off with the Harvest Grain bowl. This bowl is packed with a farro (that’s a Mediterranean wheat grain, similar taste to barley), pecans, cranberries, feta, sweet potatoes, fennel (the leaves, not the seeds), and basil. All of this is seasoned with their red wine dressing. The salad is refreshing and unique as many of these items aren’t ones we would think to toss together!

 

We then indulged in the Prochetta Sandwich. This was a slider sized sandwich that when you look at it, you would think it’s too small to satisfy. Wrong! This little guy is small but MIGHTY. The sandwich is packed with slices of their slow roasted pork loin that was seasoned with theirmix of Tuscan spices. Basil aioli, pickled red onion and fennel leaves top the sandwich all nestled within a rustic Italian roll!

 

The last meal item that we had the pleasure to sample was the Mediterranean Power Bowl. This bowl is chuck full of healthy eats that will keep you full for a good chunk of your day! On top of the bed of red quinoa les roasted cauliflower and broccoli, sweet potatoes, pickled red onions and glazed chick peas. This power house salad is topped off with their Harissa and Greek Yogurt drizzle that adds just enough of a spice to finish it off.

To wash everything down, we were refreshed with their new Blood Orange Pomegranate Tea. These all natural and refreshing flavors were a great complement to these menu items!

PIADA started out in 2010 in Columbus and has since expanded all over the state. The are known for their take on Italian street food and pasta creations. These added menu items help bring their dishes to an even higher level for a quick service restaurant. PIADA prides themselves on creative, fresh and tasty dishes that surly will please each member of your family!

We want to give a special thanks and shout out to Tastefully Roasted Coffee for hosting the event. That night we were able to test out their new coffee bar. I indulge in a latté with almond milk, honey and cinnamon created by one of their baristas named Sarah. It was fantastic and I look forward to further tastefully roasted creations them!

 


Dayton’s Rare Beer Fest Finds a New Home

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Big Beer and Barley Wines moves to the Greek Orthodox Church

This weekend’s upcoming Big Beer and Barley Wines festival, the Miami Valley’s only beer tasting that focuses exclusively on hard-to-find beers, has a new home.

 

In the past several years, the Miami Fairgrounds Roundhouse has housed the event. With the sale of the fairgrounds and an uncertain future about the Roundhouse, Dayton’s most exclusive rare beer festival has relocated to the Greek Orthodox Church Memorial Center (500 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH 45405).

 

Along with the new venue, there is a renewed interest in serving the most interesting and hardest to find beers, including pub exclusives and beers brewed specifically for the event. “Since we had to move the festival to a smaller venue this year, that means that we need less beer,” explains Gus Stathes, co-organizer in charge of beer for of the event and General Manager of the Centerville tap house, Ollie’s Place. “The end result is a more tightly curated list of fantastic beer with less ‘filler’ than in previous years. “

 

The beer list, which can be found here is heavy on rarity. “We’ve been working closely with local and regional breweries to secure limited releases that you don’t see on the shelf every day,” notes Stathes. Look for beers like Three Floyds Crack the Skye, Jackie O’s BA Cellar Cuvee, and 50 West’s 10&2 Barleywine (which just won gold at GABF). You can also expect beers from Hoof Hearted, Streetside, and many other local, regional, and national favorites.

Expect this year to bring the heat and to be different from earlier events: “In previous years, the festival had a ‘the bigger the better’ mentality, focusing on alcohol content. This year, and moving forward for years to come, the spotlight is going to be shifted to quality and rarity over heavy-hitting alcohol,” says Stathes. “There’s a world of incredibly complex beer under the 8% ABV threshold,” he adds. “Why limit ourselves from sharing those beers just because they don’t fit under the “Big Beer” umbrella?”

 

Big Beers and Barley Wines traces its roots to 2009, when Mike and Donna Schwartz, owners of Ollie’s Place Craft Beer and Whiskey, Belmont Party Supply, and Brewtensils, first teamed up with Resident Home Association (RHA). Established in 1966, RHA, an Ohio non-profit, provides homes, daily living support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The money raised supports individuals with developmental disabilities served by RHA.

 

Peter Roll, RHA’s Executive Director, explains how this event helps the community he serves, “We are extremely thankful for the patrons and sponsors of Big Beers. It is through their generosity that we are able to enhance the services we provide to our residents with developmental disabilities. This year and into 2018, we have some ambitious plans to renovate homes and expand our day program space to better serve our clients.”

 

Big Beers and Barley Wines is a primary fundraiser for RHA. “One hundred percent of the proceeds of Big Beers stays with the Resident Home Association and allows us to invest in services that helps improve the quality of life for those we serve,” explains Roll.

 

Big Beers is also a Who’s Who of the Dayton craft beer scene where volunteers from the area’s craft beer-friendly establishments work tables, serve beer, and mingle with the crowd along with brewers and representatives from highly acclaimed breweries. Guests can order food from one of several restaurants at the event and listen to a live band while sampling their beers. Also offered are door prizes and a variety of raffles to take home souvenirs from the event and support Resident Home Association.

 

The relaxed atmosphere of years’ past is certain to carry over to the new location, in part because of the passion that drives it. “This beer festival means so much to me; to us who plan it,” explains Pam Skelly, RHA’s lead organizer for the event. “It’s fun and more importantly, it’s the Dayton craft beer community coming together to support individuals with developmental disabilities. I’m so proud of the people who continue to support this festival year after year. Proceeds help us to increase the quality of life for the people we serve. It’s the little extras in life: a night out for dinner and a show, tickets to see a concert by a favorite singer, presents at Christmas for those with little to no expendable income, a new coat. . . . these are just a few of the little things Big Beers supports.”

 

Pam Skelly

Although VIP tickets are sold out, there are still general admission tickets available and can be purchased at www.bigbeersdayton.com. General admission tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door (if available). General admission starts at 5 pm. Those holding VIP tickets can get an early taste of the beer list, starting at 4 pm.

 

Sponsorships, donations, in-kind support or items for raffles are still being accepted and are greatly appreciated. Reach out directly to Pam Skelly at [email protected] to enquire how you can help the RHA meet their goals.

Get Registered for the Gobbler Gives Back Tour

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Ride a Bike and Make a Difference during the Gobbler Gives Bike Tour held November 18 in Dayton, OH.

Join Tomfoolery for their annual food delivery via bicycle to benefit the Foodbank Dayton. Load up your panniers, baskets, backpacks, trailers with food items and then pedal on a historic tour of Downtown Dayton on our way to the Foodbank Dayton. The route is suitable for beginners to advanced riders. This year the ride starts and finishes at Mike’s Bike Park. Food collections barrels will be at the park starting November 1st. The route is suitable for beginners to advanced riders. The post-ride celebration is sponsored by Bike Miami Valley that includes a turkey taco bar and a chance to test your skills at Dayton’s indoor bike park. Register today and support those in need in the Miami Valley.

Also NEW this year is a partnership with the Dayton Pedal Wagon. You can leave your bike at home and join 15 other friends on Dayton’s premier party bike. No additional fees apply.

 

Entry fee includes, Tomfoolery Outdoors sticker, celebrations at half way mark and finish line, access to Mike’s Bike Park, along with other surprises. Food and percentage of proceeds benefit The Foodbank Dayton. Online registration closes at noon November 17

Event day details:
9:30 – 9:45 am: Registration at Mike’s Bike Park
9:45 am – 11:15 am – Group photo, historic Downtown Dayton ride to Foodbank Dayton
11 am – 12 pm: Celebration and weigh in at Foodbank Dayton
12 pm – 1 pm: Ride back to Mike’s Bike Park.
1 – 3 pm: Post ride celebration at Mike’s Bike Park.

Entry Fees:
$30 Gobbler Gives Bike Tour by November 12
$35 Gobbler Gives Bike Tour by noon November 17 (online registration closes)
$40 Gobbler Gives Bike Tour Day of event registration