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10 ?’s with Chef Stephanie Schifrin Salas

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Cincinnati native and University of Cincinnati alumna, Stephanie Schifrin Salas was born to be a chef. Early on, while watching PBS’s original celebrity chef, Julia Child, Stephanie was enthralled with all things cooking. Her junior high classmates began referring to her as “Chef Steph” well before her graduation from Queen City Culinary Academy and the Culinary Institute of America.

Feeding larger groups has become Chef Stephanie’s niche. Cooking at home for two or four people has become increasingly difficult as she has grown accustomed to feeding the masses.

Chef Stephanie’s cooking style is a modern mix of classic flavors. She has a flair for taking ordinary ingredients and making them extraordinary.

Chef Stephanie accepted the position of Executive Chef at The Dayton Club atop the Kettering Tower this past July. While she stays busy helping the club through it’s rebrand, she also found time to answer our Chef 10 ? interview.

What is your favorite ingredient to cook with?

Fresh herbs & citrus…they add so much flavor and acidity to dishes and allow me to use less salt!

What ingredient do you dread?

Anything in a can!

What’s your favorite dish to make?

Soups & sauces. I was classically trained as a saucier out of culinary school & my first Chef taught me if I could make a good soup or sauce; I could make ANYTHING!

What’s your favorite pig out food?

It’s either a good pizza or bowl of really awesome pasta.

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

I am a fan of The Paragon, Thai 9, Corner Kitchen, Mamma DiSalvo’s.

What’s your best advice for home chefs?

Don’t over complicate things…if it tastes great & your friends & family love it…then it’s a win! The pics on Pinterest, social media & recipe books don’t always get it right!! Cook from your heart & soul…the rest will follow

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

Julia Child, Ronald Reagan, My Grandpa Stu & Michael Jordan…to discuss the world, sports, cooking, my love of all of them and how they all individually had a part of shaping me to be the talented chef (& fan of things sports & politics) that I am today

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

Other strong & talented women in our business that succeed and grow—that are willing to share their stories and knowledge with others. Those (like me) who mentor and challenge young chefs to do better, to be humble, to learn the craft from the ground up and take a piece and part from every cook, utility worker, chef, FOH co-worker, GM, bartender you come into contact with—you never know when you will work with them again…and you never know what trick of the trade they will teach you…inspire you with or motivation you will want to share with a protégée in the future!

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

Spend time with good friends & loved ones checking out locally owned shops, restaurants, galleries & museums. I love learning about the history of the Miami Valley area and have used a great deal of its people & places as inspirations in my new menus here at the Dayton Club.

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

Funny sports related laugh…when I was the Executive Chef @ Soldier Field in Chicago my Game Day Kitchen was on one of the Skybox levels in the stadium…I had the pleasure of coming in to find Paris Hilton, Jim Belushi, Bill Murray and other famous celebrities helping my line cooks bang out orders during a rush! They were lost…but it was always so much fun watching them play along with my staff!!

 

McCoy on Movies: If Beale Street Could Talk

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Cincinnati native KiKi Layne shines bright in writer/director
Barry Jenkins adaptation of If Beale Street Could Talk

“Girl, I love you … But you’re kind of killing my left shoulder right now …” Fonny (Stephan James) contemplates his next move while Tish (KiKi Layne) ponders their future in a scene from IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK. Credit: Tatum Mangus / Annapurna Pictures. © 2018 Annapurna Releasing, LLC. All rights reserved.


WATCH THE TRAILER(S) HERE:






KEY CAST MEMBERS: KiKi Layne, Stephan James, Regina King, Colman Domingo, Brian Tyree Henry, Michael Beach, Teyonah Parris, Finn Wittrock, Dave Franco, Emily Rios, Ed Skrein and Aujanue Ellis

 

DIRECTOR(S): Barry Jenkins
THE BACK STORY: Based on the novel of the same name by James Baldwin, If Beale Street Could Talk stars newcomer KiKi Layne as Tish, a 19 year-old New York resident (the opening title card explains why a movie set in NYC takes its title from a famous New Orleans locale) who is in love with Alfonso (Stephan James) – Fonny for short. The young lovers embrace each other completely having known each other for years, producing the sort of romance that young people have dreamed of for centuries.


But their relationship is not without its problems for certain.


There’s Fonny’s sisters (Ebony Obisidian and Dominique Thorne)  and mother (Aujanue Ellis) who doesn’t exactly approve of Tish or the situation she’s gotten Fonny into …. But if you think Tish’s mother (Regina King) or sister (Teyonah Parris) is going to just let them run down their family, however, you, like them, have another thing coming. At least Fonny’s dad (Michael Beach) and Tish’s father (Colman Domingo) get along. Fonny’s friend Daniel (Brian Tyree Henry) is having a rough go of things, too, following his release from prison.


But none of those problems are anything compared to what lies ahead when Fonny is accused of raping a woman (Emily Rios) by a police officer who may or may not have an axe to grind …
 
THE REVIEW: It’s romantic. It’s majestic. It’s infuriating. It’s depressing. It’s soulful. It’s upbeat. It’s melancholy. It’s heartbreaking. It’s artistic. It’s creative.  It’s hopeful. It’s frustrating. It’s raw and it’s unapologetic. In short, If Beale Street Could Talk is the African-American experience captured in two hours for the world to see.Certain movies strike cords with certain audiences more than others. For as many people loved Black Panther, the film showed the economic power that African-Americans have in catapulting what could have been just another superhero movie into an Academy Award contender. I mention this because while the critical acclaim for If Beale Street Could Talk is widespread (just Google it – ok, I did the work for you), it’s inherently bound to resonate with African-American audiences just a little bit more than others because of how dynamically it nails down various parts of what being black in America is like today as much as it did when its source material was first published in 1974.

There’s the fragile look of heartbreak and envy Henry gives as his character watches the interplay between Tish and Fonny and knowing he will likely never enjoy it … There’s the #metoo creepiness of watching Tish be subtly sexually assaulted by a white male customer under the guise of shopping … Beale Street delivers more nuanced facets of the struggles many African-Americans face in a country where they are often reminded they are and that there will always be some that view them second-class citizens. The police scenes are why I made the “infuriating” comment above, especially in lieu of the continued incidents like this and this and this and this and … Thus, anyone still wanting to have a conversation to determine their level of “woke” may find Beale Street to be either the perfect conversation starter … or ender.

On a positive note, there are the happy moments that prove the human experience, however has no color and can be enjoyed by everyone. This includes watching Dave Franco’s character bond with Fonny over a potential living space, Domingo and King’s coming to Tish’s aid and the love and chemistry between James and Layne as Fonny and Tish. Forget the earlier commentary made about how the film will strike an extra accord with African-Americans; the way in which screenwriter/director Barry Jenkins (the guy who made 2017’s Academy Awards Best Picture winner Moonlight) shoots their scenes will possibly inspire plenty of Match.com/eHarmony accounts in hopes of finding a love like theirs. Layne and James are the heart of the movie, its driving force and its beacon of hope not only for each other, but also the audience watching it.

If Beale Street Can Talk has plenty to say – which is why the words “must see” are the only two you really need in regards to whether or not you should.

 

OVERALL RATING (OUT OF FOUR POSSIBLE BUCKETS OF POPCORN):

 

Montgomery County Artists Awarded $31,000

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12 Montgomery County artists will receive a total of over $31,000 in grants in 2019 through the Artist Opportunity Grant program, which is funded by the Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District (MCACD) and administered by Culture Works.

The Artist Opportunity Grant program was created in 2016 to help local artists take advantage of specific, imminent opportunities for professional development and the creation or completion of new work. “Artists in our region are incredibly community minded,” said Culture Works Executive Director Lisa Hanson. “They invest countless hours into community projects and collaborations. We want to make sure that they also have the opportunity to invest in themselves, whether that means building their skills or simply carving out time to focus on creating.”

Since the first grant cycle, 33 Montgomery County artists have been selected by independent review panels to receive over $80,000 in grants. When making funding recommendations, panelists consider each project’s artistic merit, feasibility, potential impact on the artist, and potential impact on the larger community. “As one of our past panelists said, the better the artists in our community, the better our community,” said MCACD Executive Director Matt Dunn. “Year after year, we’ve been impressed with the quality of project proposals we’ve received from Montgomery County’s artists, and we’re proud to support their endeavors.”

 

2018-19 Artist Opportunity Grantees

Adam Alonzo

Opportunity: To present a workshop production of a new play about Dayton’s poet Paul Laurence Dunbar.
About the Artist: Adam Alonzo is a lifelong Dayton resident who is involved in writing, photography, and music. Through his work, Adam hopes to help people achieve a better understanding and appreciation of the arts.

 

 

Leah Byrd

Opportunity: To produce the second season of the award-winning web series Hot & Bothered.
About the Artist: Leah Byrd is the writer, director, editor, and star of the comedic web series Hot & Bothered. She was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. She grew up spending 13 years in Catholic school in a small Midwestern city leaving very little room for queer spaces within her childhood. Discovering all of the queer content available online was a real game changer on her path towards self acceptance. This has driven a strong passion within Leah to create diverse characters within her own media. She knows firsthand what representation can do to one’s mental health and the incredible power that media can have on opening minds.
Leah Byrd has a BFA in Motion Picture Production from Wright State University. 
leahbyrd.com

 

 

Phillitia Charlton

Opportunity: To create a theatrical performance comprised of works from her book The Death of a Lie–a poetic journey from foster care and abandonment to self-acceptance.
About the Artist: Phillitia Charlton believes in hope and the power of resilience. She uses her storytelling and poetry to share her story and inspire others. While only 2% of foster care children earn a bachelor’s degree, Phillitia exceeded the odds by completing and excelling in multiple graduate-level programs. Phillitia has been recognized as a National Urban School of Excellence Leader and a rising star. She is a passionate author, life coach, artist, and educator. Phillitia’s faith and fundamental approach to embracing her past are the tools she uses to empower others. Her book, The Death of a Lie, is a poetic diary which exposes the lies women tell themselves in search of happiness.

 

 

Dan Cleary

Opportunity: To travel to Le Mans, France and photograph the locations where Wilbur Wright first made his European flight demonstrations for use in the photographic series “Then and Now – Wright Brothers Photographs.”
Artist Statement: “After reading David McCullough’s biography of the Wright Brothers, I was struck by how they used photography in their process of discovery. Since 2016, I have been working on a series of photographs about the Wright Brothers that uses their original photographs in combination with images that I have taken at the same locations. Each image also contains a narrative element taken from their personal journals and publications from the era. Traveling to Le Mans, France will help me to complete this series of photographs, which I hope to publish as a book.”
ClearyCreativePhoto.com

 

 

Tess Cortes

Opportunity: To attend a week-long workshop with German artist Hannah Perner-Wilson and learn how to create interactive objects using electricity as a material property.
Artist Statement: “My work is grounded in the tradition of early video artists who experimented with the tools of mass media production—video cameras, sound recording, and editing equipment—to create non-narrative and experimental imagery and sound. I’m looking to expand my practice to include work informed by electronic sensors.”
nettabits.net

 

 

George Drake, Jr.

Opportunity: Produce a multi-part podcast to tell the story of 1920s Dayton through a mysterious letter found hidden beneath a bathtub during a 2008 renovation of a home in Oakwood.
About the Artist: George Drake, Jr. consistently allows his ears and intuition to find sounds that tell stories. After graduating with a Bachelor’s in Telecommunications from Indiana University, he went on to pursue his Master’s in Radio from Goldsmiths, University of London. From programming for a local music station in Indiana, to writing news for an online radio startup in Chicago, to producing his own podcastEverything Sounds, George has been involved in almost every level of radio. He currently lives with his lady in Dayton, Ohio, and he loves researching, writing, recording, producing, and voicing all things radio. George believes that radio is essential to disseminating information, exploring challenging topics, and changing the world.
georgedrakejr.com

 

 

Jocelyn Green

Opportunity: To produce and choreograph a dance show to broaden Dayton’s interaction with dance and develop her choreographic and business skills.
About the Artist: Jocelyn Green has spent the last five years dancing professionally with the Dayton Ballet. She has been featured in lead roles with the company and performed with the National Choreographers Initiative in the Summer of 2018. Jocelyn is excited to use the Artist Opportunity Grant to focus on her own choreography and build an avenue for artists to share innovative dance with the Dayton community.
daytondanceinitiative.com

 

 

Reginald Harmon

Opportunity: To create a 36” prototype for a larger-than-life statue of Paul Laurence Dunbar that can be placed in a prominent location in Dayton, Ohio and fulfill a lifetime goal and dream.
Artist Statement: “My sincere belief is that art is a gift that is available to everyone. As individuals, we must seek to discover what aspect of that gift we can grasp. I truly love the many aspects of being an artist. We invite you to come closer to this world of expression and find that place which is yours. As an artistic historian, I invoke a power to give birth to joy, happiness, and positive energy through my art.”
www.infiniteconceptsllc.com

 

 

Mikee Huber

Opportunity: To attend a photography workshop with Colleen Miniuk-Sperry to hone her skills for nature photography.
Artist Statement: “Controlled chaos” is fitting for the approach I take with the mediums and unconventional tools I use in creating my paintings, as well as a reflection of the busy lives many of us live. Tongue depressors, toothpicks, eyedroppers, tweezers, and my fingers dance across the canvas, taking the place of the traditional paintbrush to combine layers of paint, glitter, glue, and foil leaf. Most of my paintings are untitled to allow the viewer to have their own personal emotional connection. When viewing my paintings some may see geodes, seascapes, or a microscopic organic new world where others may remember their grandmother’s garden. The fluid movements lead the eyes from abstract landscapes and pools of color into the unknown, begging the viewer to see their own story. My obsession with abstracts found in science and nature help fuel my experimentation with fluid oil-based mixed mediums, which allows a creative process that is both calming and energizing. As a graphics designer at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, I draw inspiration for my mixed medium abstracts from intriguing imagery scientists and engineers produce for their research. I enjoy interpreting and reimagining factual data into colorful realms of possibility. I often allow viewers to touch the glossy surfaces of the paintings and enjoy their reactions of wonder revealed by how the surface feels. Therefore, I encourage those viewing the paintings online to zoom in to see the details. Areas that appear rough can be as smooth as glass while some areas appear smooth yet can have a texture, thus surprising the viewer. I also experiment with scale, my paintings range in size from a quaint 4”x4” to an expansive 36”x48”.
mikeehuber.com

 

 

Glenna Jennings

Opportunity: To travel to Photolucida Portfolio Reviews Festival in Portland, Oregon during April 2019 to seek publication and exhibition opportunities for her long-term photographic series At Table, 2004-2018.
About the Artist: Glenna Jennings is an Assistant Professor of Photography at the University of Dayton, Ohio whose work includes photography, curating, and socially-engaged art. She holds BAs in English and Spanish (Pepperdine), a BFA in Photography (Art Center College of Design) and an MFA in Visual Arts (University of California San Diego). Jennings has exhibited throughout the US, Mexico, Europe, and China. Recognition of her work includes an Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award and a Peter McGrath Human Rights Fellowship. Her work resides within the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, AMNUA Museum China, and multiple private collections. Jennings is a passionate educator whose teaching, research, and service inform her dynamic practice. She has a specific interest in food justice, and her series At Table (2004-2018) documents everyday spaces of human expression and connection in dining rooms, kitchens, bars, and restaurants around the world.
glennajennings.com

 

 

 

Annie Pesch

Courtesy of Nick Coleman Photographix

Opportunity: To originate a one-person show about a woman with dissociative identity disorder.
Artist Statement: “My professional career as an actor has been devoted to working on new plays at all stages of development. I prefer plays where I can broaden my range as an actor–playing multiple characters, using a variety of accents and dialects, et cetera. It is also important for me as an artist to give back to the community by providing thought-provoking and impactful performances/productions.”
anniepesch.com

 

 

Gabriela Pickett

Opportunity: To attend a two-week residency with artist Artemio Rodriguez to develop her skills as a printmaker by better understanding the techniques that stem from medieval engravers that rely on simple lines to create an image.
About the Artist: Gabriela is a native of Mexico. Coming from a long line of artists, she studied art at Wright State University in the United States. Her life is full of experiences that have allowed her to develop her talent as an artist. When Gabriela paints or creates sculptures she uses a fusion of influences from her native country. Gabriela aims at raising awareness regarding the living conditions of the Mexican indigenous people who have been marginalized by economic realities and social discrimination.
As an activist, Gabriela uses her art as a venue for social commentary in the hope that indigenous people are not forgotten. In an era where Zapatistas have put down their guns and use words as a weapon against tyranny, she uses her art to complement the messages of peace and respect for human rights emanating from the jungles of Mexico. Her landscapes are memories of her childhood recorded for posterity. As urbanization takes over the Mexican landscape, Gabriela wants to show the world the beauty of Mexico’s countryside before it fades away.

 

 

New Year, New Home For The Collaboratory

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After 7.5 years on Courthouse Square, the The Collaboratory, Dayton’s Civic Innovation Lab, is starting 2019 in it’s new home in the Talbott Tower concourse, located at West First and Ludlow. “Although  a regional organization, The Collaboratory is committed to remaining in the urban core, and being part of the ongoing downtown revitalization,” says founder Peter Benkendorf.   The Collaboratory moves ideas to action, providing infrastructure for people and organizations to collaboratively develop community initiatives that generate new economic, civic and creative opportunities and value. The result is a healthier, more thriving region.”

Even if you haven’t heard about The Collaboratory, you may have experienced some of their initiatives since they began in  January of 2009:

Blue Sky Project- An artist-centered program committed to producing significant works of contemporary art

The 510 Project  a collaboration with Loretta Puncer and Gallery 510

The Ten Living Cities Symposium, a response to the 2008 Forbes Ten Fastest Dying Cities list;


The TECH-ARTS Collaboration with the Air Force Research Lab and the Wright Brothers Institute; Dayton Ohio

You Are Here! an insurgent civic pride multidisciplinary arts installation

The Collaboration Accelerator, now a part of the Institute of Applied Creativity for Transformation at the University of Dayton

3rd on Third/3rd Sundays at Front Street outdoor market

The Arts Collaboratory, an alternative arts space at West Second and Ludlow

Dayton Sewing Collaborative, now an independent non-profit organization

Dayton Porchfest, a free neighborhood music festival in St. Anne’s Hill that highlights the depth and diversity of the Dayton music scene. The 3rd Annual Dayton Porchfest is Saturday, August 24.

We asked Peter to tells us what’s on the agenda for 2019 and he shared that it’s looking to be a very busy year.  Here’s what’s in progress or coming online are:

Wellcare Miami Valley is looking to develop a regional approach to universal healthcare and wellness

X FACTOR is re-imagining ex-offender re-entry from the perspective of formerly incarcerated individuals while trying to change how the community sees ex-offenders;

Dayton Regional Solar, a collaboration with students from the University of Dayton’s Hanley Sustainability Institute, is building a movement for solar and renewable energy in the region;

Next Chapter Collaborative is being incubated at The Collaboratory. It helps individuals 55+ think about a final career change or develop a professional or volunteer engagement plan when looking to downshift from full-time work.

In the spring we will we relaunching a national philanthropic web site to support civic innovation around the country. Developed by a young Chicago-based entrepreneur who co-founded a start-up that was funded on Shark Tank in 2015, The Collaboratory is building a national leadership team, as we look to disrupt philanthropy and impact by engaging Millennials and GenZs.

We are also working with local developers involved in the Santa Clara to jump-start residential migration to this historic neighborhood in the heart of the North Main Street corridor. Lastly, we are convening a community conversation we are calling “Re-Imagining America, Starting in Dayton”. It is our response to the September Frontline/ProPublica documentary. Just like the Forbes Ten Fast Dying Cities list opened the door for the Ten Living Cities symposium, so too has the Frontline piece given us permission engage in a very different way around what the future of our region could look like.

How can people get involved?

There are two ways to engage with The Collaboratory:

1) get involved in one of our initiatives and

2) bring us an idea fro something you want to start to see how we can help you move your idea to action. Contact us at: [email protected] or 937.732.5123

Peter Benkendorf

Our final question to Peter was what else should we know?

No other city in the country has a space like The Collaboratory, part civic innovation lab, part community collaboration hub. What makes us particularly unique is our ability to work in and cross-pollinate from so many different parts of the community, from legacy poverty, food access and healthcare, to the arts, solar energy and neighborhood revitalization.

If you want to support the work of The Collaboratory with a tax-deductible donation, please visit our web site at www.daytoncollaboratory.org and click the DONATE button. Checks can be made out and sent to Involvement Advocacy (the legal entity—The Collaboratory is a d/b/a), P.O. Box 10506, Dayton, Ohio 45402.

Dayton’s 2019 Fish Frys by Date!

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Holy Angels Fish Fry

BOOKMARK THIS PAGE to make finding fish frys easy this year.  This year we list the 2019 fish frys in order by date.  We even separate them out by month!  The Food Adventure Crew has been to more fish frys than any other Dayton food blog.  Each year we hit a couple dozen and each year we seem to add a new site.  Whether just eating or also volunteering dealing blackjack, we enjoy every  Lenten season.  So this year, join us at as many events that you can – we will save some tartar sauce for ya !  Must be 21 to attend, except for the fish frys that are family events.

Without baiting you further, here are the 2019 FISH FRY’s BY DATE… Let this be your “go to” guide!  At the end we put our favorite restaurant fish frys.

We even have scoop on a “Do it yourself Fish Fry”at home !  Read this article and be the smartest fish in your school.

 

 

******JANUARY 2019******

 

FRIDAY JAN 11th – 5:30pm – 10:30pm

Our Lady of the Rosary will have Sausages Pre-Lent

—OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY FISH FRY: 
22 Notre Dame Ave.  Dayton
Arguably the best fish fry in Dayton history.  $17 gets you endless food and beer, they don’t nickel and dime you here.  This is a fun, laid back party. All you can eat Icelandic cod, chicken strips, fresh sausage (hot and regular), French fries, salad, cole slaw, cabbage and noodles, chocolate cake, apple crisp, popcorn, beer and soft drinks, and Chef Joseph, you get us with that peanut butter sheet cake every year.  Talk about religious experience… but the secret is out – get there early or the line will be around the cafeteria.  The fish here is different than other fish fry, they are big fish stick cubes.

 

SATURDAY JAN 12th – 6pm-11pm
—HOLY ANGELS FISH FRY:
1322 Brown Street, Dayton
Near the campus of U.D., the workers here are welcoming.  A nice hot batch of fish hits the pan every few minutes.  The line is not bad, if you get there EARLY and the cafeteria area is where you dine and look at raffle prizes.  Check out the goods and the beer is CHEAP. Around the corner are come casino table games.If prices stay the same, $15 bucks for a delicious fish fry cooked by the “Corpus Christi Fryers” will be had by all.

 

St Albert the Great Volunteers

SATURDAY JAN 12th – 6pm-9pm
AMERICAN LEGION POST 675
31 Chambers St, Dayton
$12 for Endless Fish and  Sausage.  The beer runs endless too! Whats this? They have door prizes and games like their famous “Whiskey Wheel !  We have ye to try this one, but our friends love it.  See you there this weekend !  You’ve got some Tartar Sauce on your face …

 

FRIDAY JAN 18th – 7pm – midnight
—ST ALBERT THE GREAT FISH FRY: 
3033 Far Hills Ave, Dayton
$20 at the door gets you a full, endless fish dinner.  In the past the Hecht family has run this fish fry.  Nice, big pieces of fish, breaded and cooked perfectly.  You should get a couple of beer tickets with admission as well.  Extra beers you must purchase on your own.

 

FRIDAY JAN 18th – 6pm -9pm all ages

Hushpuppy action at Knights of Columbus

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY: 
4293 Powell Road, Huber Heights
The menu includes beverages, both fried and baked fish, sausage, chicken nuggets, beans, corn, macaroni and cheese, and all the fixings. The price is $14 for adults.  Kids price is much cheaper.  Families are welcome.  There is no alcohol at this event.

 

SATURDAY JAN 19th – Noon- 4pm (ALL AGES)
—THE MENS MINISTRY OF BELIEVERS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH:
3010 McCall Street, Dayton
The family friendly event features $10 per dinner. You get endless fish and 2 sides. Beverages and dessert will be available for purchase.

 

FRIDAY JAN 25th  – 6pm – 10pm
—EMMANUEL ST VINCENT DEPAUL CONFERENCE FISH DINNER / MONTE CARLO
Bainbridge Hall – 267 Bainbridge St, Dayton
$15 per person for this event. Features are Silent Auction-50/50 – Horse Race – $1000 Raffle – Showdown – Poker – Bingo.  Proceeds Benefit the Saint Vincent DePaul Food Pantry. Please bring a food item for the pantry. Price includes fish dinner, adult beverages and pastries.

 

Beer at St Christophers flowing

SATURDAY JAN 26TH – 6-11pm
—ST CHRISTOPHERS FISH FRY:
435 East National Road, Vandalia
$15 cost to enter and it is being run by the Corpus Christi Fryers, so you know it is gonna be great. Free refills on everything including beer, short lines and great food make this one of our favorite fish frys. It is in the top 3 easily.

 

SATURDAY JANUARY 26th – 6pm – 11pm
—ST HELENS FISH FRY:
605 Granville Pl, Dayton
Riverside’s best fish fry.   $20 at the door includes pop, beer tickets and full fish dinner.  Menu will include: fish, french fries, slaw, and homemade hush puppies, snacks and beverages. Since it is on a Saturday, they are also having sausages and chicken !  This is a comfortable crowd, not too busy, and not too empty.  It is just right.  Lots of chances for casino games as well.   Try your luck at Blackjack, Texas Hold’em, or 7 Card Stud, Beat the Dealer, Showdown, Instants, 50/50, LRC or Raffles. Door prizes too!

 

 

******FEB 2019******

 

Cutting up fish in the St Marys kitchen

FRIDAY FEB 1st – 6PM
—ST MARY’S FISH FRY: 
310 Allen St, Dayton
All you can eat dinner in the basement of the church.  Historically it is always the first Fri in Feb and the first Friday in November.   There is a fun circus atmosphere for the raffle prizes and of course the casino games.  This is one of the best bangs for your buck.  The cost is $15 and you get fish dinner with all the trimmings.  You can buy beers on draft for about 50 cents.  And a dessert table for extra $1 per item will knock your Aunt Connie’s socks off.  Get there early, it has gotten more popular and sold out last year.  Nice volunteers and a comfortable atmosphere.  

 

FRIDAY FEB 8th  6pm-11pm
—ST. HENRY’S FISH FRY:
6696 Springboro Pike, Dayton
They have a live auction and Texas hold em too !  Price is about 16 bucks for the all you can eat typical fish dinner with fries and slaw.  Have fun and gamble.  The atmosphere is very relaxed and jovial at this fun fish fry.  They are the only fish fry in town that has a fish eating contest during the event.  Stuffing your face has never been so much fun.

Our plate at St Henrys

 

FRIDAY FEB 8th – 5:30pm – 10:30pm
—OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY FISH FRY: 
22 Notre Dame Ave.  Dayton
The second fish fry of the season for this church. And one of the best … $17 gets you endless food and beer – Don’t miss this one .  Best bang for your buck, but word is out -now there is a long line.

 

SATURDAY FEB 9th
—HUBER HEIGHTS ROTARY FISH FRY: 
5384 Fishburg Rd., Huber Heights (Huber Heights Athletic Club)
$15 tickets include food and drink. There will be raffles, door prizes, cards, instants and Monte Carlo games. All funds raised benefit “Needy Family Christmas Program.”

 

Brick City Tickets to the Fish Fry !

SATURDAY FEB 16th – 6pm-11pm
—9th ANNUAL —BRICK CITY BLAST BASEBALL  FISH FRY
5367 Fishburg Rd, Dayton
Held at the Huber Heights Activities Center, presale is $12 with $15 tickets at the door. Price includes beer/pop and all you can eat Fish, Chicken, Polish Sausage, French Fries, Baked Beans and Coleslaw.  Games will include: Poker, Showdown, Chuck A Luck, and more!  Proceeds to the Brick City Sports Club.

 

SUNDAY FEB 17th – 8am -5pm
—9th ANNUAL BRICK CITY BLAST BASEBALL  FISH FRY
5367 Fishburg Rd, Dayton
Held at the Huber Heights Activities Center, presale is $12 with $15 tickets at the door. Price includes beer/pop and all you can eat Fish, Chicken, Polish Sausage, French Fries, Baked Beans and Coleslaw.  Games will include: Poker, Showdown, Chuck A Luck, and more!  Proceeds to the Brick City Sports Club.

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FRIDAY FEB 22nd 6pm – 11pm
—ST PAULS CATHOLIC CHURCH FISH FRY: 
 1000 Wenger Rd, Englewood
A delicious fish fry that’s not too crowded. So many of these events are spent standing in line, this one is an exception. You have a nice choice of fish, sides and desserts.. Of course you get beer and pop included as well.  The crowd is older and the laid back atmosphere is a nice change from the hustle and bustle at some of the busier fish frys.  Cost is around $15 for fish dinner and a couple of drink tickets.  If you want a relaxing fish fry, this one will leave you full, happy and you wont feel corralled into a long line.

 

St Pauls is serving up sausages

FRIDAY FEB 22nd  5:45pm-10pm
DAYTON COUNCIL 500-KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FRY
Bainbridge Hall -267 Bainbridge St, Dayton
Dinner will include fried cod, french fries, cole slaw, baked beans, rolls and butter. Cost is $15 and includes the meal, adult beverages and pastries. Food serving will commence at 6PM and conclude at 8PM. Doors open at 545PM.  They ask as part of the admission to bring a can/box of food for the food pantry. Guest  wishing to make an additional donation of a pastry is a welcome gesture. Games of chance will commence at approximately 6PM with showdown, a horse race game and 50/50. Raffles will be also be  available thru the event.  Contact Dayton Council 500 Grand Knight at 937-558-9311, leave a message,  for tickets or email [email protected] requesting a rsvp and purchase of tickets. All are welcome

 

FRIDAY FEB 22nd 6pm – 11pm

Alter HS Fish Fry Prep

—ALTER HIGH SCHOOL’S FISH FRY: 
940 E David Rd, Kettering
The Dayton area’s largest fish fry, it is a sight to behold.  Located at Alter High School gym and cafeteria, it is a huge display of casino games and a gigantic amount of silent auction prizes.  $15 gets you all you want fish, sides and pop.  Beer and wine, is extra.  This event always promises to draw a big crowd. If you want the big, Grandaddy of them all fish fry .. this is it … Say hi to the Big Ragu who will be dealing blackjack.

 

FRIDAY FEB 22nd 6pm -11pm
—ST ANTHONY’s FISH FRY: 
830 Bowen St., Dayton
Great atmosphere, great fish.  Plenty of blackjack tables for afterwards fun.  Cost is $15 and includes fish dinner, sides and a couple of beer tickets. The lines can get long, so get there early for this one.  Good Food, fun crowd, and nice big pieces of Alaskan pollack.  We love to see this classic church get some love, so please consider supporting this event.  It means a lot to the school and church.

 

Friendly volunteers at St Anthony

SATURDAY FEB 23rd  6pm-11pm
WARRIOR FISH FRY and MONTE CARLO
5367 Fishburg Rd, Dayton, OH
The Food Adventure Crew have not tried this fish fry yet, but it looks promising and is on our hit list for 2019.  $20 at the door gets Sausages, Fish and Chicken Nuggets. This Fish Fry & Monte Carlo Fundraiser benefits Roadwarriors Fastpitch Softball Club.  Games will be 7 card stud, Showdown, pull tabs, Chuck O Luck, door prizes, great food and more!!  Food will be from 6-9PM  Being held on a Saturday, they are able to feature chicken during Lent.  Venue is the Huber Heights Athletic Center, with plenty of room for good seating and gambling..

 

 

******MARCH 2019******

 

FRIDAY MAR 1st  6pm – 11pm

Dayton Rugby Fish Fry features the only Panko Bread Crumbs

—DAYTON RUGBY CLUB FISH FRY: 
 IUE @ 1675 Woodman Dr, Dayton, OH 45432
This ranking is because the fish is so good.  Chef David Glynn in the past has turned this into a fantastic event with his volunteers.  Big lines, but the fish is worth it.  It is the only Dayton fish fry with Panko fish crumbs for breading.  Go for seconds and pass out in a food coma like we do.  A fun boisterous crowd.  Lots of food, laughs and fun. They  will be serving Warped Wing beer exclusively on tap.

 

SATURDAY MAR 2nd  6pm -11pm
JIMMY STRONG FISH FRY  
1675 Woodman Dr, Dayton
$20 at the door. There are Food-Beer-Raffles-Games-Pull Tabs-Jello Shots -Music and MUCH MORE!
100% of all proceeds to go to Jimmy Miller and his family to help during his battle with Leukemia.   This fish fry is different from the others because it is helping one family in crisis.  Please consider supporting this cause at the ABS enter on Woodman Drive, formerly the IUE CWA hall.

 

Incarnation in the Casino area

SATURDAY MAR 2nd  (TENTATIVE) 6pm
—OUR LADY of GRACE/OUR LADY of MERCY/CORPUS CHRISTI FISH FRY: 
249 Squirrel Rd, Dayton
Just $15 gets you into this fantastic party and fish fry.  The lines are not long and the food is good.  Fish Fries Sausage, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, and Beer included! The Corpus Christi Fryers will be serving up some lovin’ spoonfuls.   This is one of the best deals of the season.

 

 

SATURDAY MAR 2nd  6pm -11pm
HUBER HEIGHTS YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB FISH FRY
5367 Fishburg Rd, Dayton
Obviously supporting local youth athletics is important.  This will be another fry held in the Huber Heights Athletics Center.  We will try and attend this one to get more information for next years preview.

 

FRIDAY MAR 8th 6pm – 11pm
—INCARNATION PARISH FISH FRY:
55 Williamsburg Ln, Centerville
Known simply as “The Fry,” This event has tents, and it has the biggest craft beer selection of all the fish frys.  Also a BIG casino after party, with lots of folks. Big Ragu deals blackjack here from time to time, so please come, eat, drink and be merry.  This event gets extra points for decor and silent auction.  Typically the cost is about $18 and includes all you can eat fish, sides and soda pop.  Craft beer for sale too, the biggest selection of the fish frys.

 

 

FRIDAY MAR 8th  6pm – 11pm

Carroll HS typically has baked options

—CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL’S ST PAT’S FEST FISH FRY: 
4524 Linden Ave.  Dayton
Everyone is Irish for this fish fry celebration.  $18 is admission gets you fish, sides and some draft beers. Held in the cafeteria and gymnasium, they have a baked fish option and lots of desserts.  A friendly staff, with tons of silent auction items, raffle prizes and of course some games of chance.  Will you hit the luck of the Irish at this party?(March 11th is a free family event).

 

SATURDAY MAR 9th  6pm -11pm
—HOLY TRINITY FISH FRY: 
272 Bainbridge St, Dayton
Points for the friendliest staff of volunteers and parishioners.  They treat you like family.  At a cost of about $15 you get 3 beer tickets and food.  The lines are not long, and the casino games in the adjacent room are a blast.  This is a real fun event that captures the essence of a fish fry.

 

Monte Carlo Games at Holy Trinity

SATURDAY MAR 9th – 6pm – 11pm
—ST PETER’S FISH FRY: 
6161 Chambersburg Rd, Huber Heights
Since it is on a Saturday, they offer fish, sausages, wings and much more.  There is enough food to line the length of a basketball court.  The entire gym is decked out from horse races to blackjack.  The price is about $15 and includes a couple of drink tickets.  The line is a big one so get there EARLY.  They usually surprise with one craft beer at the coolers.  Big crowd, good times.

 

FRIDAY MAR 15th  430pm -11pm
—ST CHARLES FISH FRY:
4500 Ackerman Blvd. Kettering 
Kid friendly until 6pm.  This fish fry gives you a chance to bring the whole family from 4:30pm -6pm.  After that it goes to over 21.  Great fish, short lines and a lot of fun.  We suggest getting there about 5-530pm to get a good seat. Tickets are about $16 and include a couple of beer tickets, as well as fish, slaw and fries.

The Crowd at St Peters

 

 

FRIDAY MAR 22nd  6pm
—.ST. BRIDGID FISH FRY: 
312 Fairground Road, Xenia
Sounds like besides a great fish fry, they will have lots of casino games like Black Jack, Texas Hold’em, Horse Races, Beat the Dealer, Instant Bingo.  Tickets are $15 for this one.

 

 

SATURDAY MAR 23rd  6pm
CHAMINADE JULIENNE’S FISH FRY: 
505 South Ludlow Street, Dayton 
Cost is $20 at the door includes all the beer and food you want.  We love this all-inclusive approach and the fish is good so this one is the best up and coming fish fry.  Held in the school they get a great crowd, get there early as lines are a tradition! We can’t think of a better way to help this Dayton iconic school than a fun fish fry on the school grounds.  They have amazing desserts on display here.  Some of the best desserts in all the fish frys.

 

 

 

Fresh Fries at St Charles !

FRIDAY MAR 29th  6pm
—ST. FRANCIS of ASSISI‘s FISH FRY: 
6245 Wilmington Pike, Bellbrook
If you get there early, you will be having round 2 of food before most people have even gotten into line.  This is a big fish fry held in the cafeteria and the seating gets full.  The fish is filling and they offer some other sides besides just slaw and fries.

 

 

******APRIL 2019******

FRIDAY APR 5th
—PARTNERS FOR COMMUNITY LIVING FISH and CHIP FRY: 
5367 Fishburg Rd, Huber Heights
Highly acclaimed fish fry.  Tickets are $20 at the door, and the buzz is nothing but good about this event.  We can’t wait to sink our teeth into their fish!

FRIDAY April  5th  5pm – 11pm

Dayton Rugby Fish Fry features the only Panko Bread Crumbs

—DAYTON RUGBY CLUB FISH FRY: 
 Advanced Business Properties Hall @ 1675 Woodman Dr, Dayton, OH 45432
This ranking is because the fish is so good.  Chef David Glynn in the past has turned this into a fantastic event with his volunteers.  Big lines, but the fish is worth it.  It is the only Dayton fish fry with Panko fish crumbs for breading.  Go for seconds and pass out in a food coma like we do.  A fun boisterous crowd.  Lots of food, laughs and fun. They  will be serving Warped Wing beer exclusively on tap.

 

Oh those desserts at Chaminade Juliennes fish fry!

 

 

DATE TO BE DETERMINED
—ST LUKES FISH FRY: 
1440 N. Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek
This one is run by the school and is a delicious dinner, not all you can eat.  You are offered baked and fried fish, slaw and fries.  They have one of the biggest dessert selections we had run into.  Plenty of soda available.  This is a FAMILY fish fry, so no beer or alcohol is served.  Cost is about $10 for adults, $5 children 4-12, 3 and under free.  

 

What about …

 *** RESTAURANT FISH FRYS ***

 

HERE ARE THE BEST 8 FISH FRYS at DAYTON AREA RESTAURANTS EVERY FRIDAY – some Lent only

Georges Pollack all you can eat $9.99

1) GEORGE’S FAMILY RESTAURANT:
5216 N Dixie Dr, Dayton
$9.00 gets you Endless Pollack fish, fries and cole slaw offered year round on Fridays all day. A great deal!  The fish is amazing and the servers are very attentive on refills.  Diner atmosphere with oldies music.

 

2) HASTY TASTY PANCAKE HOUSE:
3509 Linden Ave, Dayton
$9.00 – endless fish fries and cole slaw offered 52 weeks a year on Fridays. What a deal!  The fish is delicious, light, huge pieces cooked with a perfect crunch.  Excellent food, old school atmosphere, nuff said.

 

3) YANKEE TRACE GOLF CLUB:

Hsty Tasy’s Fish is 9 bucks all you can eat on Fridays year round

10000 Yankee St, Centerville
Endless fish, cole slaw and fries for $15 per person.  This goes every Friday through April 14th.  Delicious, filling, and ooohh is that fish good and crunchy!

 

 

4) K.J.’S RESTAURANT:
35 W Center St, Germantown
This Germantown restaurant features all you can eat farm raised ocean catfish,  swai, 2 sides, for $9.99.  What a price!  The catfish is rumored to be nice and flaky and not “fishy.”  We can’t wait to check this one out !

 

5) GAMEDAY GRILL and PATIO:
7576 OH-48, Waynesville, OH
Popular spot at the edge of Waynesville/Centerville.  Their fish fry runs every Friday during lent (Ash Wednesday to Easter).  It is not all you can eat.  The price is $12.95 for Alaskan Pollock includes 2 big pieces, fries and slaw and extra filets are +$3 each. These guys know how to cook good food.  Try it for some of the best around.

 

 

Yankee Trace Fish Fry $15 all you can eat

6) SLYDER’S FISH FRY: 
836 Watervliet Ave., Dayton
Every Friday, is the deal. Three pieces of walleye (not all you can eat) for $7.75. Served with fries and slaw.  This is the only time you will not get a burger here.

 

7) CRACKER BARREL FRIDAY FISH SPECIAL:
5770 Wilmington Pike, Centerville,  and 7171 Miller Ln, Dayton
Fried Cod on Friday for $9.99.  Add the best sides in show business like the dumplings or okra and you’ve got a cure hitting your hunger.  They start serving at 11am and you can choose from Cod or Catfish.  We’re HOOKED ~

 

8) WHOLE FOODS FRIDAY FISH SPECIAL:
1050 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Centerville 
Fish dinner by the pound.Beer Battered Cod, every Friday in the hot plate area sold with french fries at $8.99 a pound.

Freshest fish in town- Foremost Seafoods outlet store

 

**** DO IT YOURSELF FISH FRY AT HOME ****

One last thing to consider….an option of having your very own fish fry….


— FOREMOST SEAFOOD‘S “DO IT YOURSELF FISH FRY AT HOME”:  Here is an option you wont see anywhere else.  How about hosting your own fish fry party?  Foremost Seafood, off of Woodman Drive, sells everything you need to make sure you have the perfect party.  And you can pick which type of fish you want.  From Catfish, Walleye, Haddock, Perch, Pollack, to Tilapia and much more.  Call (937) 298-1986, ask for Tom to talk about your fish fry.  It will be the freshest fish fry you will ever taste, with the fish usually being about 3 days out of the water !

WHEWWWWWW !  That’s it !  Hook, line and sinker….

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Chaminade

Knights of Columbus offered baked fish

Foremost

GAMEDAY GRILLE !

Hasty Tasty with Big Ragu

Holy Trinity

Our Lady of Rosary

Dayton Rugby Club

SLYDERS !

St Francis Fish Fry

St Helens Fish Fry had chicken !

St Anthonys Fish Plate

St Charles Fish Fry

St Helens Pouring gold

St Henrys about to open

Date to be determined

One of the best fish frys ever

St Pauls Plate

St Peter Fish Fry plate

Yankee Trace

Alter

Carroll

Cracker Barrell

Holy Trinity Plate

St Albert- made a fish sandwich

St Christophers is one of the best around

St Francis had baked fish too !

Eudora Open New Tap Room This Friday

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It was one of the worst kept secrets in the beer business, when news of Eudora Brewing Company‘s expansion started leaking out last year.  Owner Neil Chabot opened the original brewery in November of 2013 in a strip center on Wilmington Pike in Kettering. Their 3 barrel brewing system just couldn’t keep up with the demand and the tap room was often at capacity.  They officially announced the new location last summer and the move wouldn’t be far, just a couple miles north on Wilmington Pike.  The new location, just south of Dorothy Lane is an old Pep Boys auto shop and is 20,000 square feet,  about six times the size of the original space, which shut down in October so they could start the move.

I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of the new facility, which will open to the public this Friday at 4pm. My first impression- WOW!  The spot is huge, wide open and really inviting!  They’ve kept enough of the original breweries decor and feel to make it feel familiar, but now it’s ready for big crowds!

 

 

Coming with them from the old spot were the Brew Your Own kettles, Eudora is the only place in the Miami Valley where customers can book time to brew their own beer.   Whether you’ve brewed before or you have no idea what you’re doing, their staff will guide you through every step of the process and make it as easy and as fun as possible. It’s a great team building experience, can serve as a fun idea for a bachelor party and the best part can be creating your own beer label. Al

Reservations for this brewing experience is on hold, as they have some equipment repairs to make, but they’ll begin taking reservations soon.

GAMING AREA

 

The pinball machine and video gaming systems also made the move and the have their own expanded dedicated area in the new venue.  Adding to the fun is the vintage bowling game and an expanded selection of board games and tables to spread out and play.

New additions to the tap room include two pool tables, which will offer free play, a large lounge area in front of the fireplace with leather couches, a huge patio with seating for over 100 and areas for cornhole as well as a fire pit.

charity: water

Also continuing, Eudora Brewing Co. will donate a portion of EVERY sale toward funding a water project for those in need of clean water.  They donate to a charity called “charity: water” whose mission is to end the water crisis happening all over the world. They’re a non-profit organization that donates 100% (yes, 100%) of the money contributed to help people in need of clean water. With each purchase you make at Eudora, you’re helping charity: water build wells and water purification systems in villages, schools and clinics in areas where water is difficult to obtain.

The custom built bar made locally by Jett’s Creek Woodworking is huge and gives plenty of spots to belly up to the 18 taps  and a nitro cold brew coffee system as well.

The new brewing system has increased to a 10 barrel brewing  system, and with the addition of brewmaster Jeff Fortney to the crew, Eudora has been brewing to get ready for the onslaught of beer lovers that have been awaiting a pint of Mother-Fuggle, Bangarang, The Bees-Kees or Thunberball.

Private Party Room

Speaking of Thunderball, that’s the name of the private room, available for booking for private functions.  Seating about 30, it’s decked out with table seating, a tv, whiteboards with a great view of the brewing area. Rates will run about $25-$50/hour, based of

Eudora Kitchen

But the biggest addition to Eudora is the new kitchen!  Owner Chabot knows a lot about brewing beer, but admits he knows nothing about running a kitchen, so he contracted with consultant Jonathan Kouse of Chef Therapy Group to help design the kitchen, hire Dylan and James for the kitchen crew and create the menu offerings.

 

Here’s the opening menu, but remember this is  new and menu items and prices will probably change as they work through the opening weeks of the  new eatery.

Eudora Brewing Menu

SIDES

CHICKEN BREAST (ZERO ANTIBIOTIC)   4.50

FRESH  SALMON 8.00      BACON 3.00

SMOKED PORK BELLY 4.50   TORTILLAS 2.00

JAPS .50              WILD CAUGHT RED SHRIMP 5.00

CHEESE 1.00                       PIMENTO CHEESE  3.00

GUAC 2.6               NAAN    3.50     SALSA ROJA  1.25

TACOS

GAMBAS 6.30RIO 6.30CARNE ASADO 6.75COMBO 7.00

SANDWICHES

GRILLED CHEESE 8.75      BAHN MI PORK 8.50   BAHNA MI SHRIMP  8.50 BAHNA MI VEG  8.00

THAT’LL DO PORK SANDWICH 12.00

THE PLAIN OLE PORK SAM 10.50

BURGERS             

SOUTHERN BELLE  11.70       UMAMI  13.00    TIJUANA 10.50    PLAIN JANE 9.50

SALADS

EH TU BRUTIS sm. 4.50  lrge  9.00

BEAUTIFUL sm 4.75 lrge7.85

EUDORA  sm 4.25  lrge  9.00

ADD PROTEIN:

ZERO ANTIBIOTIC CHICKEN BREAST  4.50

FRESH SALMON,   8.00

SMOKED PORK BELLY 4.50

WILD CAUGHT RED SHRIMP(5ea.) 5.00

 

 

the patio

the kitchen

Dayton at Work and Play: Surjit SIngh Mattu

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Surjit Singh Mattu plays a part in one of our holiday traditions. When our daughters and their families come back to Dayton they must have at least one meal from his restaurant, Amar India (2751 Miamisburg Centerville Road). Amar was a favorite of our daughters when they were young. They’ve eaten in many other Indian restaurants since leaving home, but when they are in Dayton they must return to Amar.

During my last visit to the restaurant I learned a little about Mr. Mattu. He came to Dayton in 1984. He chose Dayton because his brother-in-law was teaching at U.D. and he wanted to be close to family.

 

When he first came to the U.S. from India, Mr. Mattu was an electrician. But he started to work in restaurants on the side and liked it. He opened Amar India in 1991 and now also owns two other Indian restaurants in Dayton – one in Beavercreek and one on Miller Lane, north of downtown.

On the wall at Amer India there is a newspaper article about Mr. Mattu. I love what he said when the newspaper asked what advice he would give to other immigrant business owners.

“You must adapt and embrace the culture you are in now. Make it better by incorporating the culture you brought in. That’s the real America. America is a better and prosperous nation because different cultures created an awesome society.”

Amar India

At Amar India Restaurant, we believe that a buffet is often the best way to get acquainted with a new cuisine, as compared to going for the a la carte option. Our buffet services are available 7 days a week.

2751 Miamisburg Centerville Rd.
Dayton, Ohio 45459

(937) 439-9005

Amar India North Restaurant

7070 Miller Ln
Dayton, OH 45414
Phone: 937-387-6505

Hours:

Monday to Thursday
Lunch: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Dinner: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday and Saturday
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Also visit their sister restaurant:

Jeet India

2750 North Fairfield Road
Beavercreek, OH 45431
[Across from Fairfield Commons Mall, next to Chilli’s]
 937-431-8881

Muse Machine Presents “Mamma Mia” – plus a Friday Social & Show Special

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Poster image by Desmond Kingston, student at Stivers School for the Arts and Mamma Mia! cast member.

Muse Machine is one of those organizations that you can’t help but support and champion. This regional organization has become one of the nation’s most celebrated arts education organizations, serving nearly 77,000 area students and teachers annually throughout central and southwestern Ohio and Kentucky since 1982.

Muse Machine is a place where imagination and inspiration meet teaching and learning. This organization helps every young person begin a fulfilling lifelong journey as an arts maker, learner, audience and patron; every teacher engaging deeply with artists, arts professionals and artistic work; and every family creating vivid memories of shared arts experiences.

Part of the Muse experience is not only in classroom, or seeing professional artists, but actually creating productions themselves. They pull from all areas of the Miami Valley to produce top quality performances that showcase the best of our upcoming talent!

This January you have the opportunity to see one such production, and help support these rising stars! From Jan 10th-13th, Muse Machine will perform the hit musical Mamma Mia at the Victoria Theatre. There is also a very special Social & Show pre-show on Friday January 11th, that is a very fun way to further support this amazing arts organization (see details below).

The story unfolds on a Greek island paradise. A mother and daughter’s world turns upside down on the eve of a wedding, in this tale of love, laughter and friendship woven around the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs! Over 60 million people around the globe have fallen in love with the characters, story and music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show!

How To Go?

Thursday January 10th 7pm; Friday January 11th 8pm; Saturday January 12th 3pm and 8pm; and Sunday January 13th 2pm.

All performances take place at the Victoria Theatre

Tickets range from $27-$65 and are on sale now, exclusively through Ticket Center Stage – via box office at the Schuster Center, phone: 937-228-3630, or online here.

Social & Show Special

In an attempt to bring awareness of Muse Machine to a new audience, there will be a Social & Show pre-performance reception from 5:30-7:30pm at Table 33. Please visit www.musemachine.com/social for tickets and information.

 

 

On Screen at The Neon

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We’re cleaning house this weekend…so if you need to see MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS  or THE FAVOURITE , you only have until Thursday to catch them at THE NEON.   I’m so delighted with what’s happening.  We’d initially thought we wouldn’t be able to bring IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK, but everything changed yesterday afternoon.  This beautiful, powerful film shouldn’t be missed on the big screen.  And as planned, we’re bringing the inspiring story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s early law career – ON THE BASIS OF SEX  (and don’t forget that we have a special preview screening of this film this Thursday evening).
Synopsis for IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK: Directed by Barry Jenkins (MOONLIGHT), and based on the novel by James Baldwin, this stunning film just earned a Golden Globe for Regina King and could be a big Oscar contender this year.  “Set in early-1970s Harlem, IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK is a timeless and moving love story of both a couple’s unbreakable bond and the African-American family’s empowering embrace, as told through the eyes of 19-year-old Tish Rivers (screen newcomer KiKi Layne – a Cincinnati native). A daughter and wife-to-be, Tish vividly recalls the passion, respect and trust that have connected her and her artist fiancé Fonny. Friends since childhood, the devoted couple dream of a future together but their plans are derailed when Fonny is arrested for a crime he did not commit. Through the unique intimacy and power of cinema, IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK honors the author’s prescient words and imagery, charting the emotional currents navigated in an unforgiving and racially biased world as the filmmaker poetically crosses time frames to show how love and humanity endure.” (Annapurna) Click on the image below to visit the film’s official site.
Synopsis for ON THE BASIS OF SEX: “On the Basis of Sex is inspired by the true story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg – then a struggling attorney and new mother – who faces adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights throughout her career. When Ruth takes on a groundbreaking tax case with her husband, attorney Martin Ginsburg, she knows it could change the direction of her career and the way the courts view gender discrimination. The film also chronicles the storybook-like romance between Ruth and Marty, a partnership that succeeded both personally and professionally.” (Focus Features)  Click on the image below to visit the film’s official site.
Presented by Lotus Health LLC, WEED THE PEOPLE will screen one time on Thursday, January 17 at 7:30.  “Lotus Health LLC in Mason, Ohio is a holistic medical practice focusing on the health and well being of the community. Owner and healthcare provider Teaera Roland has studied the medicinal and industrial uses of cannabis for almost 13 years. First things first: Educate the community on the truth of the healing powers of this natural plant. This is not so easy when an entire generation of people has been lied to for the purpose of the political and financial gain of the few. The role of any medical provider is to present each client with all available options, even when not the most popular. Join Lotus Health LLC in learning about the possibilities of healing naturally and effectively with this amazing documentary. Bring your questions, comments, and stories of your own. Reserve your seat with a $5 facility fee donation.” (Lotus Health LLC)  THE NEON has begun taking reservations at our box office and via the “Tickets” link on our official site – www.neonmovies.com.
On Thursday, February 13 at 7:30, Dayton-based filmmaker Christian Gentry will host the premier of his latest short film.  ” THAT’S LIFE is a short film about an aging, out-of-touch musician who tries to save his dating life with a young woman he meets in the city. It stars local actors Vince Hobart Smith as the musician, Paul, as well as Maile Spencer, and previous Gentry-collaborator Erika Baxter.  The film was written and directed by Christian Gentry, a local 18 year old filmmaker from Dayton. Christian took inspiration from the likes of Woody Allen and Noah Baumbach films for THAT’S LIFE, both using themes and style foreign to Gentry’s long run as a successful student artist. He has made several short films in the past three years, most recently writing the awarding-winning FINAL REBOOT, co-writing the film GOOD KIDS and writing/directing the short film REALITY, which won a Gold Key at the 2017 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. This one-time Dayton screening includes a presentation from the filmmakers as well as a Q/A with Christian and some of the cast and crew afterwards.” (taken from press notes) Tickets are $7 and are available at THE NEON’s box office and via the “Tickets” link on our official site.
We hope to see you soon,
Jonathan

Xenia Native Wins Horse Racing Championship

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Former North American dash champion Dan Noble, who won that title in 2011 with 773 victories, accumulated 112 points over his eight drives on Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 8) to capture the 2019 edition of Miami Valley Raceway’s annual $25,000 North America Drivers Championship.  He follows in the footsteps of Doug McNair and Trace Tetrick, who won the $10,000 first prize in the initial two competitions.

Noble trailed Brett Miller by eight points with just one race remaining.  The 36-year-old native of nearby Xenia, Ohio, managed a second place finish with Rockin Hot Lady to earn 20 valuable points.  Miller, unfortunately, finished last in the final event and finished with 100 points—good for second place in the final standings and $5000 in prize money.

Drew Monti, the leading driver on the Buffalo/Batavia circuit, finished a strong third (95 points) to win a $3000 bonus payday.  Travis Henry (87) from Ontario won $2000 for his fourth place finish, followed by Randy Tharps (86, $1500),  2015 World Drivers Championship winner Dexter Dunn (85, $1250), Jeremy Smith (76, $1000), Joe Bonjiorno (67, $750), Aaron Merriman (53, $500) and Anthony Napolitano (39).

Noble is the first local reinsman to win the NADC at Miami Valley.  The son of the late, great Ohio Hall Of Famer Chip Noble grew up about 25 miles from Miami Valley and is the fourth generation Noble to occupy the same barn at the Xenia Fairgrounds over the years.  A winner of 5,465 races, Noble lists a 1:47.4 career fastest mile behind Pet Rock, winning the prestigious Kaltenbach Award as the leading Ohio Sires Stakes driver of the year, and his national dash championship as his most memorable highlights.

   “Winning this championship, especially so close to home, ranks right up there with those other highlight moments though,” exclaimed a jubilant Noble on his way back from the winner’s circle presentation to the paddock.

Noble’s 112 points came on the strength of one win, one place finish, two show finishes, two fourths, a sixth and a seventh place finish over the eight races with ten-horse fields.

The eight winners during the Championship Round were: The Optimist (Brett Miller, $6.20), Desires Lady (Dan Noble, $18.40), Twin B Honour (Joe Bonjiorno, $3.60), Cool Like That (Drew Monti, $14.80), One Sweet Woman (Randy Tharps, $12.80), E R Hilary (Travis Henry, $10.40), Colonys Best (Dexter Dunn, $28.80) and Northernflightlady (Tharps, $11.00).

Following the winner’s circle presentation, Noble was rushed back to the paddock where he had to literally run inside to get a whip and run to jump on the sulky as the horses entered the track for his final mount of the day in a $4000 overnight event.  In typical Noble fashion, he won again with Crombie A, returning $6.80 to his faithful at the windows.

Dayton Children’s Launches Kids Express

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innovative new concept for when “Dr. Mom” needs a second opinion on the small stuff

Dayton Children’s Hospital will open Kids Express in Springboro on Wed, Jan 9th – the trial of a new concept in pediatric-focused health care. It combines the convenience of a retail clinic approach and online scheduling with the pediatric expertise of a specially trained nurse practitioner. While there are a lot of retail clinics for adults, this is the only one in Ohio with care that is just right for kids and focused on their unique needs.

“We know that parents are busy and need options,” says Deborah Feldman, president and CEO of Dayton Children’s. “We also know that when their child gets sick, many times they already have a pretty good idea what is wrong. We wanted to give them an option for care that they can trust is kid-focused but is also easy and fast.”

Kids Express is located at 662 North Main Street in Springboro, Ohio, to take care of low-acuity conditions. If their pediatrician’s office is full or closed, parents can choose Kids Express. Similar to making an appointment at a pediatrician’s office, parents should save their spot online to make sure their visit is at a convenient time for them and to reduce the amount of time spent in the waiting room. When they arrive at Kids Express, a pediatric trained nurse practitioner will assess and treat their illness or injury.

Kids Express sees children ages 6 weeks to 18 years old, from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm seven days a week.  Parents can bring their children in for everyday issues such as:

  • Seasonal allergies
  • Sinus infection
  • Colds
  • Flu
  • Sore/strep throats
  • Earaches and ear infections
  • Minor cuts and bruises (no stitches)
  • Pink eye
  • Rashes/poison ivy/oak
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Vomiting, diarrhea
  • Bug bites/stings
  • Splinter removal
  • Ear wax removal
  • Lice
  • Impetigo
  • Mononucleosis
  • Scabies
  • Ringworm
  • Swimmers ear
  • Sunburn

hours:

9:00 am to 9:00 pm, every day

making an appointment:

Similar to making an appointment at a pediatrician’s office, parents should save their spot online to make sure their visit is at a convenient time for them and to reduce the amount of time spent in the waiting room.  Walk-ins are also welcome, however scheduled patients will be seen first so we encourage you to check in before you arrive.

address:

662 North Main Street, Springboro, OH 45066

payment:

Insurance, credit cards or check paid in full (no cash accepted)

It’s Great in Dayton- New Years Edition

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Each week Charlie highlights events around town and here’s this weeks list:

Wednesday morning Yoga Class.

Janet Sweeney is back with her wonderful yoga class for ALL body types! Her classes provide a great workout while being sensitive to each individual’s needs. Class is offered every Wednesday morning, 10:15 to 11:15 am, $5 per person. Drop in or attend regularly. St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Oakwood.

Mamma Mia 

Will be performed by The Muse Machine this Wednesday through Sunday at The Victoria.

is always looking for new volunteers to contribute to their activities and there are two key volunteer opportunities available:Property Manager for the Long-Romspert Homestead and House Museum and Coordinator for the Far Hills Speaker Series.

In the first presentation in the AIA/SunWatch Winter 2019 Lecture Series:

She Blinded Me with Science. Dr. Melissa Baltus from The University of Toledo discusses excavations west of “Downtown” Cahokia that illuminate neighborhood dynamics and how Cahokians shaped their city. Saturday, 10:30am

Golf Rules Workshop.
With major changes to the Rules of Golf going into effect in 2019, your Miami Valley Golf is offering  an expanded schedule of complimentary workshops. The next session is at the Dayton Country Club on Saturday, 10am – Noon.
(aka Sharon Short) introduces the first book in her new series, THE WIDOWS, at books&co at The Greene on Saturday, at 2pm.