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Cooking Alone … Together with Grist

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Cooking Alone…Together
Doors of Compassion Edition

On Saturday September 19th join Chefs Casey and Patrick Van Voorhis  of GRIST as they guide you through a virtual cooking class featuring a wine tutorial by Brent Wagener, EVP, Wine – Heidelberg Distributing to benefit the Ronald McDonald House.

 

What you Get:

  • Restaurant-grade ingredients PLUS a virtual cooking class so you can make a three-course meal at home
  • A cocktail to enjoy while preparing your meal
  • One bottle of wine perfectly paired with your meal

How Does it Work?

  • Choose your registration type and make your payment in the link provided.
  • You will receive an email immediately confirming your reservation was received. This is your dinner reservation!
  • You will receive another email NO LATER THAN 5:00 pm on Wednesday, September 16th providing you with a link to the virtual cooking class.
  • Pick up your pre-measured and individually packaged ingredients on Friday, September 18th (exact times and details will be provided in your Wednesday correspondence).

Register here: Individual registration $80, Couples $160

Sloth Tai Chi at the Boonshoft

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Get inspired by the balance, strength, pace, and flexibility of everyone’s favorite Discovery Zoo resident: Patience! Join us for an introductory Tai Chi class that will begin with an introduction to our Linne’s two-toed sloth, followed by a 45-minute beginner class.

Program Fee: $30 for members ($35 for nonmembers)

Class size is limited to 20 participants, and reservations are required. The class is appropriate for novices, but all registrants must be 16 years of age or older.

All proceeds from this program support the residents of the Discovery Zoo, which is home to more than 100 animal ambassadors — so be sure to learn more about the program and register today!

Naked Karate Girls Outdoor Concert

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Outdoor concert! Safe and social distant compliant!

Hosted by 1572 Roadhouse B-B-Q

Serving “Great Q & Frosty Brew” in Warren County at Renaissance Park, home of the Ohio Renaissance Festival. Casual atmosphere good for groups, families, take out, and catering. Open seasonally beginning in May.

Lemon Berry Radler Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Services

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Moeller Brew Barn has once again partnered with a local organization, the Pink Ribbon Girls, in an effort to raise awareness about breast cancer.

“It’s the perfect end-of-summer beer and is pink in color due to its refreshing flavor and works well to raise awareness about breast and gynecological cancer and the Pink Ribbon Girls mission,” Nick Moeller, founder of Moeller Brew Barn, said.

Light bodied and bursting through with lemon and berry aromas with a delightfully pink hue that makes this collaboration with Moeller and the Pink Ribbon Girls a perfect match to raise awareness, and to make sure “no one travels this road alone.” Funds raised for the Pink Ribbon Girls through the sale of this beer will  provide Healthy Meals, Housecleaning, Rides to Treatment, and Peer Support to individuals with breast and gynecological cancers free of charge.

ABV 4.2%  | IBU 408

Membership-Based Doctor’s Office Opens in Centerville

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Dr. Charles Opperman, a UD grad and formerly with Kettering Health Network, has opened Simplicity Health Direct Primary Care in south Centerville. The practice is a direct primary care model, a growing trend among physician practices nationwide, and Simplicity Health Direct Primary Care will be one of the first of its kind in the area.

Simplicity Health Direct Primary Care seeks to change the status quo when it comes to visiting the doctor. They aim to do this through four unique pillars not typically synonymous with healthcare: time with the doctor, direct access to the doctor, superior personalized and attentive quality of care, and healthcare cost savings. Deviating from the standard billing of insurance for doctor’s visits, Simplicity Health Direct Primary Care utilizes a membership-based model. The affordable monthly membership allows for extended 30 or 60-minute office visits and access directly to the physician’s personal cell phone. By limiting their patient empanelment to 10% of that of a typical physician’s office, Simplicity Health Direct Primary care is able to offer highly personalized care and often with substantial healthcare cost savings to the patient.

Simplicity Health Direct Primary Care will not charge the patient’s insurance company for their services. By doing so, this allows the practice to negotiate more reasonable healthcare costs outside of the insurance company often at steep discounts hovering around 90-95% off the typical retail cost. Simplicity Health will also be drawing their own labs in-office, will offer many discounted prescription medications through their own in-house pharmacy, and will also be offering house calls.

Dr. Charles Opperman, founder and sole provider at Simplicity Health Direct Primary Care, stated, “People are fed up with the 5-minute doctor visit. You wouldn’t be satisfied with a 5-minute haircut yet we often settle for 5-minutes on something as important as our health. It’s not the doctor’s fault, it’s the system’s fault. The system is set up to force the doctor to see 30 or 40 patients in a day. Furthermore, the doctor is in a constant bureaucratic battle with the health insurance companies to play by ‘their rules’ which are more about saving the insurance company money than about care for the actual patients. We are changing the status quo and taking healthcare back to where it belongs: between doctor and patient. Simple.”

Simplicity Health Direct Primary Care is a membership-based doctor’s office that seeks to improve the traditional patient experience at the doctor. Simplicity Health Direct Primary Care is not a replacement for insurance and they still accept patients with all types of insurance, but simply do not bill their insurance. They also proudly accept those without health insurance. They seek to cut out the middlemen in the bureaucratic healthcare system, lower healthcare costs, and return healthcare back to patient and doctor. It’s healthcare reimagined.

Simplicity Health Direct Primary Care
Dr. Charles Opperman
937-260-8008 (personal cell phone)
937-813-2124 (office)
[email protected]

Journey Into Darkness

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“To be careless in making decisions is to naively believe that a single decision impacts nothing more than that single decision, for a single decision can spawn a thousand others that were entirely unnecessary or it can bring peace to a thousand places we never knew existed.”

― Craig D. Lounsbrough

No effective leader makes decisions in a vacuum without the benefit of reasoned dialogue, data analysis in most instances to create policies and stated actions that lead to keeping an organization moving forward. This forward motion is in service of a cause greater than self or in most cases the betterment of one’s community however that is defined. No one disputes that sometimes these decisions are difficult due to the nature of the multitude of factors that are and must be considered. This alone makes leadership a role that is not for the faint of heart.

An elected official takes on the mantle of service to one agenda and one agenda only, a desire to be in service to one’s community. A belief that they possess the skills and the sheer force of will to make systemic change and improve the conditions by which we all function and benefit from democracy. All of the campaigning on pledges to wanting to improve the conditions on the ground for all and adopt policies and practices bolster those actions drive our willingness to participate in the electoral process of our democracy. 

Transparency is one of the unspoken tenets or hallmarks of democracy. That regardless of politics or personal ideology, The transparency of our public officials in their decision making is critical in order for trust to exist. That we are all working in good faith towards this state of institutional honesty. Our trusting votes as citizens, that we place in your leadership capabilities put you in the position to craft and shape decisions that maximize our potential for greatness and on the flip side, minimize the impact of making the tough decisions.

Amid this global pandemic and the subsequent devastation that is ravaging our communities on every level, there is not one aspect of our daily lives that has not been profoundly impacted. These changes have exposed every hidden malignancy that negatively shapes our society from systemic racism to wealth inequality and public health systems failures. Daily we all are having to make difficult decisions on how we learn, how we stay alive, and how do we continue moving forward in our new reality that is rapidly becoming normalized. People are hurt and angry and have one simple request from their elected officials, to be seen and heard about the decisions that will shape their lives. decisions that you in your role as an elected official must make.

Students from Stivers School for the Arts

As the Dayton Public School board and administration roll out their decision  regarding not only the economic and professional lives of their essential workers, I beg that they consider the lasting impact of those decisions. on the students as well. These essential workers have dedicated their lives to the building of relationships with their students that may mean the difference between success and failure going forward in their lives. The shockwave of this decision to temporarily furlough educators will be felt for years to come. This is not hyperbolic rhetoric, this a clear-eyed and sober appeal to you to consider in the final hours of before the gavel comes down in parliamentarian fashion at your meeting today, that no matter which way your decision falls that “history” does indeed have its eyes on you.

Our First Impressions of Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery

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We first wrote about the opening of Warped Wings newest spot that opens Saturday to the public.
But one of the cool perks we get at DaytonDining is being invited to pre-openings of some of the areas restaurants, breweries, bakeries and distilleries.

The logo hangs on the wall in the private function room.

Today we headed to the the  new Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery in Springboro.⁣ Nicole Marie, Bryan Suddith and I visited this afternoon and all three of share our first impressions:

Nicole Marie

Nicole:
I’m looking forward to bringing friends to this new location! The addition of their curated cocktail menu is a great touch. While Warped Wing is known for their beer, the option for something different should make this location a must-visit. I tried the – the Ole Hickory Shandy and The Panther were pretty tasty.⁣- Oyo Vanilla Bean Vodkea, hickory smoked simply syrup, fresh lemon and pineapples juices topped with Trotwood Lager and The Panther- Stillwrights Light run, coconut liqueur, blue cuacao, pineapple juice, fresh squeezed lime juice topped off with Warped Wings housemade Ginger Ale.

They’ve done a fantastic job of trying to keep as many things as possible locally sourced. Cheers to that!

Bryan Suddith

Bryan:

Sometimes you find superb barbecue in the unlikeliest of places. Like the new Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery.  They are smoking brisket, pork belly, wings, pork shoulder and turkey on a legit Ole Hickory Pits smoker out back.

I’m not gonna lie. Expectations were low and they exceeded them all. The pork belly sliders with fried jalapeño slices were awesome. Just a touch of sweet bbq sauce. Same with the brisket sliders. Great peppery bark and full of smoke flavor. Tender. Good pull. One of the best bites of brisket I’ve had in Ohio! The onion straws and cheese just added to the bite. Wings. Smoked then flash fried for service. Get em with the dry rub.

All In all. 4.5 ribs out of five. Great room. Great service. Awesome bbq.

 

Lisa Grigsby

Lisa:

The layout felt very urban and if it hadn’t been raining when we went, I’m sure the 2 big garage doors opening to the patio would have let in an awesome breeze.  There is a private room, perfect for a meeting or special event, which seats about 30 right now, but post-covid will be a great place for beer dinners of up to 50.  Servers came to your table to take your drink orders. If you wanted to order food, you were given a timed buzzer and when if went off you could go to the Smokery Window and place your order, which kept you from waiting in line and is very socially distance and safe. When your food is ready, they bring it right to your table.

I agree with Bryan on the meat, and thoroughly enjoyed the Tater Kegs- big oversized tots stuffed with bacon, cheddar cheese and chives.   The sliders come with your choice of fresh cut fries, cowboy chili, mac ‘n cheese, collard greens, jalapeno cheddar grists, BBQ bans or coleslaw.

I predict that this Springboro brewery will be quite the hot spot!

Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery

Wright Station
at the intersection of State Routes 741 and 73
Springboro, OH 45066

Hours of Operation:

Mon-Thurs 11am – 10pm

Fri & Sat 11am – 12am
(10pm curfew per COVID Public Health Regulations)

Sun 11am – 10pm

Lucky Charms Will Sell Bags Of ONLY The Marshmallows

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They are magically delicious!  For the first time ever, Lucky Charms fans can now enjoy a pouch of magically delicious Just Magical Marshmallows.

Lucky Charms Marshmallow-Only boxes have been offered through popular promotions in the past, but this is the first time Just Magical Marshmallows are available for purchase nationwide at select retailers. The special 6 oz. pouch features all eight of your favorite charms and is currently available for a limited time, while supplies last, with a suggested retail price of $3.99. The Just Magical Marshmallows will become more widely available in the U.S., in September. Price and promotion may vary.

 

“Lucky Charms is the only magical marshmallow cereal and I’m so excited to see that families across the country helped bring the magic back,” said Mindy Murray, senior brand experience manager for Lucky Charms. “To thank our fans for helping us restore this magic, we’re celebrating the launch of the Just Magical Marshmallows with a spectacle that embodies the magic of Lucky Charms.”

Gem City Podcast R.I.P.

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When I started podcasting in 2012, I couldn’t find any podcasts about Dayton. Today if you search “Dayton” or “Dayton, Ohio”, a lot of podcasts are available. That makes me happy.

I started podcasting in 2012 with “Tales From The Hardside”, about my life growing up in East Dayton. That quickly became something more than I could have expected. I ended the podcast at episode 313 in 2018.

In 2013 I became a contributor to Gem City Podcast. Eric Ruiz started the podcast and contacted me before he released any podcasts. I advised him, but he had someone set it up.

In 2015, Eric told the group of people working on the podcast he was leaving town. He turned the podcast over to us. At that time it was myself, Libby Ballengee, Mark DaGrossa, and Scott Epic. We had help behind the scenes with Josh Gwin and David Sparks. 

Scott Epic & Izzy Rock are in the Oregon District doing “gonzo” style podcasting while they pub craw

My thought was the podcast should be a local audio magazine, similar to a ‘zine. I wanted three episodes a week that covered various topics.

Monday would be “Community Conversations” with Libby and Mark having long form conversations with personalities, politicians, police, professors, businesses, authors, filmmakers, comics, and also release some important discussions of redlining, disinvestment of West Dayton, and so many more historical conversations. I welcomed Libby to have full creative control of her episodes and would never censor her. It was an honor to edit her podcasts.

On Wednesday’s, I wanted to do Storyteller episodes and cover the local music and podcast community. Offering a voice and support to any and all, uncensored. We featured artists releasing new albums, we did live shows from Sideshow and Miami Valley Music Fest, and during that time I invested researching the various musical communities. I was proud that we gave a voice to hundreds of different musical artists in this historic area for music. 

When it came to podcasting, I didn’t believe in competition. I wanted community. I welcomed local podcasters, wanted to showcase them to the community. I hosted two Dayton Podfests, and a podcast workshop. I began listening in 2006 and they changed my life.

Mark DaGrossa, Libby Ballengee and “Izzy Rock”

I found a local podcast called, You Can’t Make This Up with DJ Killa Kev and Kev Nash of HOT 102.9 and invited them to release their show on our feed for our Friday episode. I believed if we were going to be about Dayton, we needed diversity in our audio magazine. Those guys would release their podcast on Sunday and then it would drop in our feed on Friday. They covered sports, pop culture, and we’re a welcome voice to the community. I love those dudes and thank them for the years of partnership. 

We won Best Local Podcast, I was named Daytonian of the Week, I was respected by my peers, and even Joe Rogan followed me on Twitter. I have influenced many people to podcast and if you’re reading this and want to do it, do it.

We made no money from the podcast because of how it was set up. We did have a GoFund me that raised a little bit of money, but we spent way more of our time and money putting content out because we love this community and believe in the people of Dayton and Southwest Ohio. We inherited the podcast, but did not have the email and phone number associated with the website host GoDaddy.

On the morning of August 10, 2020 I tried uploading Episode 900 and the website was down.

After reaching out to the person who set up the podcast, I was told that they no longer work in IT and could contact GoDaddy, but without the email and phone number of the website or at least someone willing to be on the other end of those, I could not get the website up and running.

I contacted the creator of the podcast for the info and was told, “no idea. social media is social conditioning and virtue signaling thru attention seeking. with countless studies of how it’s actually hurting people i can no longer allow myself to aid in the corruption of other humans, even when the majority of those humans are hypocritical hive minded sheep. good luck. I’m not sure who this is, and I’m not giving another second of my energy to anything on a screen. I got out for a reason. If you need a hug let me know. Sorry for being rude, but I’ve seen enough truths to know which side I wanna be on when this game comes to an end. peace.”

So that’s it. We can’t release a podcast right now and to be honest, we had flirted with stopping at Episode 937 since that’s the area code for the area.

I’m a bit burned out after releasing nearly 1400 podcasts since 2013. I’m not done podcasting by any means and I bought the LLC for Gem City Podcast a year or so ago. And you can still stream those podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Overcast. I could never get on Spotify because of the email situation.

So here we are, the end of an era of Dayton Podcasting. We’re not sure if we’ll return, Libby and myself are effectively ending the current version of Gem City Podcast. We love all of you. We loved having conversations with you. We loved sharing your music and projects and giving a community a voice.

I still love the local music scene. Like a lot. I’ve made some wonderful friends and some legendary memories. I hope 2020 and what we’re all going through makes us all stronger and better off. Please be kind to each other and especially yourself.

Thank you to all the people who made this kid from East Dayton who was inspired by the local scene in the 80’s and 90’s that was being covered by Spin magazine and producing artists like Guided By Voices and Braniac, feel part of the scene.

Terry @TheIzzyRock Martin

Oregon District Pilots Pedestrian Friendly Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)

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The Oregon District Business Association (ODBA) announced Out on 5th, a new program to support expanded outdoor seating and offer more opportunities for social distancing. Beginning Labor Day weekend on Friday, Sept. 4, Fifth Street will close to vehicular traffic between Patterson Boulevard and Wayne Avenue. “Businesses are only able to operate at half capacity as a result of coronavirus precautions, but creating a pedestrian mall along Fifth Street will increase service for bars, restaurants, and even retailers,” said Emily Mendenhall, owner of Lily’s and ODBA board member.

The weekend closures will feature acoustic music and other entertainment, special sales events, and amenities to elevate the guest experience. Out on 5th will continue every weekend through the end of October during this pilot phase. The pedestrian promenade will begin around 5 pm Friday and continue through 10 pm Sunday.

Expanding outdoor dining is one of many objectives that comprise local small business relief efforts. “Carry-out orders help, but the reality is these local businesses aren’t able to serve as many customers in order to comply with the latest health and safety guidelines,” said Downtown Dayton Partnership President Sandra Gudorf. “Having extra outdoor dining options gives patrons more opportunities to support our small businesses, and the street closures allow our local retailers to pop out onto the sidewalks with ample space to browse while remaining socially distant.”

Along with the street closures, the Oregon District will be able to safely enact the new Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), which allows patrons to purchase an alcoholic beverage served in a branded cup and relax outdoors in the pedestrian mall. Guests can choose to dine at their favorite Fifth Street businesses and receive table service at specially marked tables, or enjoy a beverage in the DORA cup at one of the public tables offered throughout the street. Guests must finish their DORA beverage and dispose of the cup before entering a new pub or restaurant, or they can sip while they shop at participating retail businesses that allow DORA cups. “Look for the sticker on the door,” said Kyle Babriad, owner of Canary Consulting and president of the ODBA. “Every business will be very clearly marked with signage indicating whether you can take your DORA cup inside (if it’s a retailer) or whether DORA beverages are sold there (if it is a bar or restaurant).”

During Out on 5th, ODBA businesses will continue their rigorous standards of cleaning facilities indoors as well as their expanded outdoor seating. Hand sanitizer stations will be positioned throughout the District, and guests are reminded to use masks while indoors and outside when a six-foot social distance cannot be maintained. “We understand these are unprecedented times for Dayton’s small businesses,” said City of Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley. “The City of Dayton supports efforts like Out on 5th that create additional revenue opportunities while maintaining public safety standards.”

To kick off the weekend of street closures and the new DORA, the ODBA will participate in the Downtown Sidewalk Sale event starting on First Friday, Sept. 4, and extending into Saturday, Sept. 5. Shops and restaurants across downtown Dayton will create an on-street presence with display racks and trunk sales. Guest artisan merchants from around the Miami Valley will complement the atmosphere. Live entertainment and local artwork will punctuate the experience. More information can be found at DowntownDayton.org. “Now more than ever, our small businesses need the support of the community,” Gudorf said. “The DDP is proud to support our small businesses with programming like First Friday, the Downtown Sidewalk Sale, and more upcoming events. There will also be musicians and roving entertainment in the District on weekends to enhance the experience guests have while they’re Out on 5th.”

“The ODBA hopes this initiative will encourage patrons to come back to support their favorite businesses,” Babriad said. “Initiatives like Out on 5th and amenities like our new, free, public WiFi make the Oregon District an attractive place to gather with family and friends, and also a great spot for a productive off-site work lunch.”

Additionally, “If you’re coming downtown, remember there are almost 300 free parking spaces on the street along Wayne Avenue, Bainbridge, Walnut, Jones, and Fourth streets, or in the Greater Dayton Premier Management lot after 5 p.m. on weekdays and weekends, thanks to the ODBA parking lot grant,” Babriad said. “There are also thousands of parking spaces in paid lots at either end of Fifth Street — the Oregon District garage near the Convention Center is just $1 after 6 p.m.” Designated spots for carry-out, delivery, rideshare pick-up, and valet parking are still being selected. Watch TheOregonDistrict.org for more information.

Other transportation options include using the Link Dayton Bike Share system or the SPIN e-scooters. Riding through Fifth Street is prohibited during times the streets are closed. Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority’s free Flyer bus makes a stop near the Oregon District garage and the Convention Center across the street, making it another convenient transit option for those traveling to and from the District between RiverScape MetroPark and the University of Dayton.

After Sept. 4, the DORA will go into full effect, allowing patrons to leave bars or restaurants with their beverage in a designated DORA cup from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Patrons within the DORA must stay on the sidewalks when Fifth Street is open to vehicular traffic, and patrons must always stay within the boundaries of the DORA (indicated in the attached map).

Out on 5th is a partner program with the ODBA, the DDP, and the City of Dayton. To learn more about Out on 5th, visit TheOregonDistrict.org.

DORA “Do”s:

  • DO drink beverages in the official DORA cup, which can be purchased at participating bars and restaurants. (Look for the sticker indicating “DORA drinks sold here.”)
  • DO stay within the boundaries of the DORA. Signs will be posted around the perimeter, and a map can be found online.
  • DO bring your DORA beverage into retailers where the sticker on the entrance indicates it is OK to do so.
  • DO remove your trash from public tables or other public outdoor seating areas and place them in the marked receptacles around the area. This will help servers and other workers clean the tables faster for the next guest to enjoy.
  • Do tip your servers and bartenders — they depend on it for their livelihoods!

 

DORA “Don’t”s:

  • DON’T bring your DORA cup into a bar or restaurant. Finish your beverage and dispose of your cup in the designated receptacles.
  • DON’T take your DORA beverage outside the designated boundaries.
  • DON’T drink your beverage in a street that is open to vehicular traffic.
  • DON’T bring your DORA cup into a retailer with a sign on the entrance that says they do not allow DORA cups in their establishment.
  • DON’T leave your trash on the tables, on the street, or other places that are not trash cans. We want this to be an enjoyable experience for the customers and small businesses!

Rent an Event Kit For Your Next Backyard Party

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Want to add some fun to your backyard party?  But don’t want to buy all the games for a one time event, and don’t have room in the garage to store them.  No worries- use event drop to rent a  party kit that will be dropped off at your house. Kits run from $75 – $125 and that includes delivery, setup and pickup for a 12 hour event.

AJ Ferguson has launched this business as a side hustle that will  deliver a box trailer full of tables, chairs, a sound system, yard games, trash cans, extension cords, and more.  We asked him where the inspiration for this event came from.

Giant Connect 4

AJ: A while back I was working on a bunch of events within a week or two, and I had all the usual event supplies piled high in the back of my car. I realized my week was going to be much easier if I just left it all in the car, so I did. From then forward I found myself frequently wishing my event kit could always be packed and ready to go. That’s where the event-in-a-box approach started to take shape.

We plan to add more event essentials into the kits over the coming year, but we’re starting with the fun stuff like yard games and sport courts (volleyball, badminton, pickleball). When I was a kid, I would put hours into preparing the backyard for my family’s parties. I’d measure out a full wiffle ball stadium, make sure the

Giant Jenga

volleyball net was perfectly taut, and even made my dad buy field marking paint from Tuffy Brooks so I could line the volleyball court. He loves it as much as I do, so he always came through.

I know you’ve been talking about this for a while, why now?
AJ: More than anything else, it was the not so busy evenings and weekends of the pandemic that pushed me to finally put all the pieces together. I realized that the stay at home order was an opportunity to take on the projects I had always wanted to finish, and this one was very high on the list. The top project on the list was proposing to my fiancé, Meggie. That went well, so I figured I should keep going on the Event Drop idea, too. She’s been especially helpful getting it

Spikeball

off the ground, and she frequently reminded me that I would always regret not giving it a real shot.

Launching an event rental business during a pandemic isn’t ideal. We want people to enjoy the event kits safely. They’re great for creating a special day in the backyard with your family or close friends, but we hope people wait to throw that big backyard bash until it’s safe to do so.

How did you determine what games to start with?
AJ: I’ve kept a running list of games that others suggested or that caught my attention at some point. I chose these 8 because they invite a variety of skill and intensity levels. I’m probably most excited about introducing people to some of the less widely known games like Kubb and Molkky. 

How much advance notice do folks need to reserve?

Molkky

AJ: Earlier is better of course. For now now there’s only one of each game, so if we’ve already booked it for someone else you’re likely going to be out of luck. That said, we want people to submit a request no matter how quick the turnaround is. We’ll follow up to let them know whether it’s available and whether we think we can pull it off.

Do folks have to be at home when you drop off or pick up?
AJ: Generally yes. We’ll work with customers to find times that work because we’ll want to go over what’s in the kit and talk through any final questions or concerns. If there are unique circumstances, we’re open to developing a more creative solution. While we’re still new we’d rather use these special cases to help us improve the business than turn someone away.What is the charge if you are outside the 15 mile delivery radius? 

Bocce

AJ: We aren’t looking to nickel-and-dime anyone on the delivery radius. If we can get to you in 20-25 minutes, we’re going to make it work within the listed pricing. From there we’ll add $15 for every extra 10 minutes of total travel time. It’s definitely an area we’ll fine tune after we have some more deliveries under our belt.

Anything else you want to share?
AJ: Event Drop is a social enterprise. It’s a for-profit business, but we’re here to help make our community better and brighter, too. Parties, events, and games bring people together and we hope Event Drop makes it easier to gather family, friends, colleagues, or neighbors over and over again. We hope you’ll try it out and help us find ways to keep improving.

Warped Wing’s New Springboro Location to Open Saturday

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Warped Wing Brewing Co., a Dayton, Ohio based brewery, announces its official opening of The Warped Wing Barrel Room &  Smokery. The unique barrel-aged facility, taproom, eatery and test pilot brewery is located at the new Wright Station development, in the heart of downtown Springboro, located at the intersection of State Routes 741 and 73. The 20,000 square foot facility boasts a large taproom with outdoor biergarten and a flexible event space. The remaining facility will accommodate up to 400+ aging barrels along with a small-scale brewery and distribution hub.

Warped Wing will provide a one-of-a-kind experience for patrons. Special customer programs are being developed such as a Barrel Club Reserve membership, which will allow members to get up-close, hands-on tour experiences, exclusive tastings and first offering purchases of extremely limited bottles. Warped Wing has won accolades for a series of their barrel-aged products such as “Whiskey Rebellion”. They continue to develop many other brands within their traditional beer and barrel-aged portfolio.

“Our barrel-aging program has propelled us into an interesting place” said Nick Bowman, co-founder and VP of Sales and Marketing. “My partner, Co-founder and Brewmaster John Haggerty has a wealth of knowledge and experience with brewing and barrel aging,” said Bowman. “He pushes the creativity of recipe development to another level. Barrel aging is an intimate and patient process. A lot of our beers rest in wood for up to a year or longer. We are excited to share this process and experience with our customers. The Barrel Room & Smokery will take beer to a new level and will change the way people perceive and interact with beer. That is what I’m most excited about” said Bowman.

“The pilot brewing system will give us endless opportunities to experiment with new beer styles and flavor profiles” said Bowman.

The new facility will not only offer bottled and draft barrel-aged beers but also a staple of its flagship beers such as IPA’s, stouts, lagers and other styles. There will also be an extensive bottle collection for patrons to choose from which will be available to drink on premise or purchased to go.

The Smokery, run by Culinary Director Erin O ‘Neill, will bring an innovative, eclectic menu to complement the robust beer selection. There will be a major focus on smoked meat/food items and many of the dishes will feature Warped Wing beers as ingredients. Other libations available will be hard cider, wine as well as a limited spirits menu focused on specialty cocktails and house made craft sodas.


The Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery

Wright Station
at the intersection of State Routes 741 and 73
Springboro, OH 45066

Hours of Operation:

Mon-Thurs 11am – 10pm

Fri & Sat 11am – 12am (10pm curfew per COVID Public Health Regulations)

Sun 11am – 10pm

 

Dayton at Work and Play: Simeon Oyeyremi

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Simeon Oyeyemi is one of the artists participating in the exhibition “Unity: Creating a Better Tomorrow” sponsored by the United Way of the Greater Dayton Area.
Simeon tells me he has been an artist since he was still in preschool. In the late 80’s he lived in New York where he learned from three famous artists – Haring, Warhol and Basquiat. He met these people after he painted over graffiti by Keith Haring. Haring felt Simeon should learn Haring’s style before painting over his work, and the relationship was born.

Simeon is a graduate of Central State and has also studied at the Savannah College of Art and Design. He works out of a large studio in the building occupied by Central State West. Simeon works in several different styles, and will be exhibiting three very different pieces in the show.

“One piece is my drawing of Frederick Douglas” he told me. “Another piece is a 1/25 scale model cast iron truck on which I’ve painted graffiti. The third piece is part of a series I’m doing that relates to African art. My father is from Nigeria, and I’ve had a chance to visit there. The figures in this series relate to some of the art I saw in Africa.”

You can bid on Simeon’s work online starting August 26 at https://www.liveuniteddayton2020.org/.

Vegan Eatery Debuts Sept 5th

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Xtine’s Om Nom Mobile Cafe

I first met Xtine Brean when I was arranging Food Truck Rally’s downtown Dayton at the old Chin’s Cafe. She was working from a pop up tent, creating some really flavorful food that just happened to be Vegan. Her goal at that time was to open a food truck. Thus was born the Om Nom Mobile Cafe

She just recently announced that she’s partnered up with fellow vegans Molly Blackshear and her mother Cathy Mong to bring her longtime dream to life an actual vegan restaurant.  On Sat, September 5th they will open Cafe 1610 in the District Provisions building.  They’ve signed a short term 4 month lease to work out of the Glasz Bleu Oven space and will use that time to see if the Miami Valley is ready to support an all vegan eatery. If all goes well, they will build out their own space in the building.  When asked about the origin of the name, Xtine explained when she put all 3 of the owners names into roman numerals it added up to 1610.

Xtine

Cathy

Molly

 

The ladies behind

Cafe 1610.

 

 

 

 

Xtine says she’s been polling the Dayton market for years to see if they are ready for a vegan eatery.  During the Pandemic she was doing carryout from her home and that it was a steady level of business and that things have just aligned to make this the right time.  Her partner Molly will handle the front of the house, Cathy is in charge of the delivery service and Xitne will use her years of experience to run the back of the house. She knows she has a following of vegan customers, but she is really looking forward to feeding those that who don’t know how flavorful and nutritious it can be.

“Most folks eat from six different animals, chicken, fish, steak, lamb, pork, turkey. There are 1000’s of edible plants, each with it’s own flavor and different nutrients. I want those people that don’t think about that to be excited to try my food,” Xtine shares. “We know we have a loyal following of vegans who’ve been eating our food for years, now we want to see if we can expand to serving their friends and family as well.””

Asking about signature items, Xtine shares that her Bionico Fruit Salad and her Breakfast Taco’s are probably her most requested items. “In looking over our initial menu over 70% is gluten free and about 40% is soy free,” Xtine shares. Most meals run in the $10-$12 range so our food will be affordable and we know it travels well.

They are working on lining up a local coffee supplier and deciding on bottled juices and other beverage that will pair well with the food.  Perhaps even a kombucha.

Here’s a peak at their opening menu:

They will also have an in-house baker, Chloe of Krisxmoon Bakery will be making danish, croissants, muffins and cookies for Cafe 1610.  You may have tasted her all vegan treats at Glo Juice Bar or at some of the area farmers markets. This opportunity will allow her to expand from her licensed home kitchen to a larger commercial oven.

All orders from Cafe 1610 will beserved to go in biodegradable packaging, allowing you to explore the Grist Provisions stores or take your food outside.  Delivery will be available within 12 miles of their location for a $5 fee.

521 Wayne Ave,
Dayton, OH 45410

937-815-1610

Hours:

Wed – Fri 8am -2 pm

Sat & Sun 10am – 4pm

Sun nights 5-9pm – with rotating Chefs showcasing Vegan cuisine

Tour De Gem Bike Ride Goes Virtual

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To ensure the safety of participating bike riders and volunteers, the Tour de Gem Planning Committee has canceled the in-person group ride but will continue its mission to raise funds for area nonprofits by having a VIRTUAL RIDE.

How Does It Work?

Area nonprofits register teams. Participants select the team they want to support. Participants fundraise a minimum of $150. Instead of an in-person ride, participants will have a two-week window (August 21 – September 6) to ride their preferred distance/route or participate using a stationary/spin bike. When participants have completed their ride, whether it is outside or on an indoor bike, they are eligible for our 7 challenges. Click here for more information on the Virtual Ride.