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Over 50 New Restaurants Opened in the Miami Valley in 2020

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We can all agree that this past year has been a tough one in so many ways, but it’s also brought us a lot of tasty new dining options.  Here are the highlights of new openings in the Miami Valley this year:

Opened in January 2020

Heroes Pizza House
92 Edgebrook Dr, Springboro

The Buehler’s opened this affordable family friendly business with on Jan 3rd, featuring pizza, subs, steak sandwiches and a full bar.

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
2820 Centre Drive, Suite 200, Beavercreek
This franchise is the 2nd opened by Gauravi Jani and her four sisters and features  an“Ultimate BLT,” Philly Cheesesteak, Superfood Wich, Meatball Grinder, Cobb Salad Wrap, Reuben and Gyro.

Winans RiverScape
221 N. Patterson Boulevard, Dayton

Owner Laurie Reiser partnered with Boosalis Baking to bring in fresh baked goodies each day, to go with their chocolates,coffee drinks, frozen hot chocolate, lattes and smoothes.

Deg’s Chicken 
2727 Fairfield Commons Food Court, Beavercreek
Tender, juicy, and flame grilled chicken complemented by our wide variety of sides.

Dragon City
1048 S Smithville Rd Dayton,
Reopened after a  fire

Back Home Tavern & Table 
1151 Brown St, Dayton
Featuring upscale comfort and bar foods, live music on the weekends and serving brunch-  Breakfast nachos, Huckleberry Stuffed French Toast, Avocado Toast from 10am-3pm M-F, 11am-3pm Sat and 12-3pm Sun!

Opened in February 2020

Fratelli’s Famiglia Ristorante
42 N. Fountain Ave, Springfield
Home cooked meals from family recipes in a historical building in downtown Springfield

Junior’s Pizza, Wings & Subs
808 Wilmington Pike, Kettering
A family oriented restaurant in casual setting with TVs, jukebox and a cool KISS pinball machine.

Sassy Acai Bowls
5707 Bigger Road, Kettering
Healthy, fruity, fresh sassy- Sandwich, bowls, smoothies & yogurt

Verona’s Pizza
18 E. Franklin St, Bellbrook
Pizza, Pasta Dishes, Calzones, 12” Subs, Salad, Appetizers, Dessert

Xuan Vietnamese-Thai Cuisine
4770 Airway, Dayton
Serving fresh, delicious, authentic Thai and Vietnamese food including Vegan to our customers; fresh-baked handmade Vietnamese sandwiches (banh mi). Catering, dine-in, carry-out.

Opened in March 2020:

Dayton Street Eats
5993 Bigger Road, Kettering
From food truck to bricks and mortar, this carry out eatery features
sandwiches like  their “Mother-In-Law,” chicken salad with grapes, celery and onions served on toasted French bread, salads & desserts

Roma’s Pizza & Pasta
282 W. Central Ave, Springboro
Opened just as the pandemic began, 9 months later and they’ve sold almost 20,000 pizzas.

Sojourners Brewstillery
8150 Washington Village Drive Centerville
Craft Beer, Seltzers and Sodas! Family Friendly and indoor games for everyone!

Cafe Terra Mediterranean Cuisine
8351 N. Main St, Englewood
Mediterranean kitchen offering an eclectic mix of flavors from the Aegean region offering traditional homemade recipes with a twist.

Opened in April 

Donatos Pizza
5120 N. Main St, Dayton

Opened in May 

Bourbon Chicken Restaurant
100 N. James H. McGee Blvd, Dayton
Featuring chicken, burgers, tacos, shrimp baskets and more

La Michoacana #10
6220 Chambersburg Road, Huber Heights
The store offer fresh fruits and vegetables, an extensive selection of meats, Latin-American groceries, and serves up authentic Mexican dishes in the restaurant.

Tavolo Modern Italian
101 S. Ohio Ave, Sidney
A modern Italian restaurant serving up
high-quality meals curated by locally renowned Chef Keith Taylor.

Opened in June

Fino Sur Peruvian Street Food
101 E Alex Bell Rd, Centerville
Alberto Arenas brings delicious Peruvian dishes and culture with the opening of this fast casual eatery.  Enjoy skewers of chicken or pork, grilled salmon, quinoa salads, empanadas and yuca frittes all served with a variety of sauces.

Bibibop
5225 Cornerstone North Blvd, Centerville
The 2nd Miami Valley location for this  Korean-inspired fast casual that encourages wellbeing through healthy eating and an active, balanced lifestyle.

Opened in July

The Cookie Joint
1106 Brown St, Dayton
Fresh baked to cure all of your Cookie Cravings, only open for curbside pick up or delivery

EO Burgers
520 Miamisburg Centerville Rd.Washington Township
After 10 years at The Greene on Wed, July 29th they opened for carry-out, and delivery from noon, but sadly never got up to speed and closed in October.

Raising Cane
7841  Old Troy Pike, Huber Heights
Known for their chicken finger meals with Texas Toast.

Red Berry
14 N Market Street,  Troy
Serves breakfast classics like biscuits and gravy and egg skillets, as well as lunch favorites like BLTs, soup and salads

Say Yes Cakes
2920 Wayne Ave, DaytonThis mother/daughter run bakery is quickly earning a great reputation with custom made cakes, cupcakes, and other sweet treats.

Greenfire Fresh
965 W. Main St, Tipp City
Chef Rob Scott had worked for Art Chin and eventually bought the business and rebranded.

Barra Jalisco
105 S Second St,  Miamisburg
Serving up authentic Mexican food

Condado Tacos
4482 Glengarry Drive, Beavercreek
They describe themselves as a taco joint with a margarita problem.

Old Dayton Pizza at Riverside Hideaway
3490 Old Troy Pike, Riverside
Fun time sports bar/Italian Pub …where locally sourced shenanigans pair with pizza…

Opened in August

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar
2564 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Miami Twnsp
Seafood concept featuring Cajun-inspired cuisine with bold flavors and a saucy attitude!

Chopstick Chinese Restaurant
8146 N Main St, Dayton

Owner Jimmy Lin  Grand and his crew serve up fresh, flavorful meals six days a week.

Massaman Thai Cuisine
467 Patterson Rd
Pakawan “Fon” Christman, who formerly owned Siam Pad Thai, has upgraded the environment at this new space and kept all the flavorful thai dishes we’ve grown to love.

Fantasma Taco
800 S. Patterson, Dayton
This taco shop operates Thursday – Saturday out of the Midtown Ghostlight Cofffe  serving up street Inspired & mod Tacos with all orders placed online for delivery or curbside pick up.

Opened in Sept

Home Sweet Home Cafe
320 W National Road, Englewood
Brent & Jamie Herzog specialized in home cooking
featuring aone pound burger Home Sweet Home burger, a pastry bar and more

Salt Block Biscuit Company
115 E. Third St, Dayton
Chef Justin Mohler has opened a bakery that will specialize in open-faced biscuit entrees for breakfast and lunch and desserts

Chaffee’s Brewhouse 
15 S. 2nd Street, Tipp City
A neighborhood hangout spot in downtown Tipp City. Full bar, craft beer, craft cocktails, mocktails, wine, and charcuterie boards.

Crust & Company
101 S Fountain Ave, Springfield
Serving  Roman style “pizza alla pala” or “pizza on the paddle”. It is a rectangle shaped crust that has a crispy bottom and a soft airy interior topped with fresh ingredients like salami, prosciutto, and fresh mozzarella.

Gravity Burger
15 Greene Blvd, Beavercreek
With a very simple menu, they offer four burgers, fries and soda.

Happy Asian Mart
2801 S Dixie Dr, Kettering

Hammel House Restaurant & B&B 
121 S. Main St, Waynesville
Come-as-you-are Casual Gourmet

CATFISH Fish & Chicken & Shrimp
6020 Old Troy Pike

Opened in October

Loose Ends Brewing
890 South Main Street, Centerville
A mix of craft beer and artisan food striving to bring the community together with the perfect brewery experience.

Sweet Adaline’s Bakery
29 East Main Street, Tipp City
Breads, pastries and more

Fifty5 Rivers Cold Brew
644 N Broad St, Fairborn
Ready to drink cold brew coffee and tea, plus cold brew coffee bean blends and DIY cold brew home kits

City BBQ
6549 Miller Lane, Dayton
The first of the chain to feature a drive through, it’s the 3rd area location serving up smoked meat and sides.

Yumi Boba Tea
170 Woodman Dr
Using fresh fruits and all natural ingredients to make tasty drinks

Burgers and More
965 W. Main St, Tipp City
A food delivery service offering gourmet burgers with contact-free carryout, curbside pickup and delivery on Sunday and Monday

Opened in November

Agave & Rye
2 N. Market St, Troy
If you enjoy creative, delicious food, and an endless selection of Bourbon, Tequila and Craft Cocktails, this is the place for you!

Miguel’s Taco’s
101 Corry St, Yellow Springs
After a very successful food truck, they’ve moved into a bricks & mortar location. Everything made fresh and on the spot with a different special every day of the week!

Lefty’s Eats & Espresso
29 E. Main St, Xenia
A 2nd location has joined the original Fairborn spot that offers sandwiches & salads, pasta’,  full Breakfast with unique and healthy options and pies!

Fu Mon Lau
2008 Miamisburg-Centerville Road
Authentic Chinese cuisine, specializing in Cantonese style cooking in an upscale, modern space

Warehouse 4 Cafe and Bake Shop
3131 Wilmington Pike, Kettering
2nd location for this community coffee shop serving rich espresso & coffee brews, house-made baked goods, deli-style lunch sandwiches, and friendly service.

 

Opened in Dec

Elsa’s Boro Cantina
774 N Main St, Springboro
The home of the Bad Juan has opened it’s sixth Mexican restaurant and sports bar with  27 tv’s for your viewing pleasure. Serving burritos, wings and pizza.

Third Perk Coffee House and Wine Bar
46 E 3rd St Dayton
Juanita Darden’s new location offers coffee and a boutique wine selection in a friendly sophisticated atmosphere.

Restaurants & Bars We Lost in 2020

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As we bid good riddance to a year we’ll never miss, we say a fond farewell to many Miami Valley eateries. The following restaurants and bars shut their doors for good in 2020, some because of COVID-19 and others for various reasons.

Closed in January 2020
Pretzel Fest & Popcorn Pizzazz shop- Fairfield Commons
Santa Clara Juicery- but the good news is you can still get your juice delivered by door dash
Edible Arrangements Springboro
Corleone’ Pizza
Bar Louie’s-  at The Greene & Austin Landing
Citilites at the Schuster Center

Closed in February 2020

Areas & Co- Kettering
The Growler Pub & Grub
Kettering LaRosa’s
Third Perk – opened a new location at Third Street today!

Closed in March 2020

Double Deuce Tavern & Family Pizzeria–  recently announced  Modern Food & Gas will open at this site.
Rahn’s Artisan Breads  at the 2nd Street Market-  high costs and failing equipment forced this closure
El Greco’s Pizza Villa- the owners just were ready to retire
Ruby Tuesday, C’ville-  closed 185 restaurants, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Closed in April  2020

Greek Isle Deli –  lack of the next generation of family interest and covid
Deroma Italian Restaurant

 

Closed in May 2020

Seasons Bistro in Springfield
Zombie Dogz- but the Food Truck came back to life
Airway Kitchen- chose not to renew lease
Stacked Pickle- this Indy chain closed all it’s locations

Closed in June 2020

Corner Kitchen- tough to raise a family and run this small business, owners opted to close
Basils on Market (Piqua)
Ruby Tuesday- Miller Lane- closed 185 restaurants, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Closed in July 2020

Crafted & Cured- plans are under way for the Dayton Arcade in 2021
Grist Provisions- renovations are now taking place on a new location on Fifth St in the former Third Perk
Wayback Burgers at the Fairfield Common Mall
Panera Bread- near the Dayton Mall- a new location is under construction
Lee’s Ltd. Tenders & Dips on Brown Street just never took off
Logan’s Roadhouse- Dayton Mall and Troy – chain closed 261 closed locations
Kilwins at The Greene

Closed in Aug 2020

Primanti Brothers – after much damage from the 2019 tornado, decision was made not to reopen
Buffalo Wild Wings in West Carrollton-
StuffedEnuff LLC closed location but still caters and does pop-ups at The Entrepreneurs Marketplace

Closed in Sept 2020

Bar 145-  due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Closed in Oct 2020

EO Burgers- opening in July, just couldn’t build enough momentum during pandemic to stay open
Mila’s Suburban Café-unable to renew lease- hoping for a new location

Closed in Nov 2020

Golden Corral – never reopened due to the Covid-19 pandemic
LaRosa’s Englewood – covid 19 & expiration of lease

Closed in Dec 2020

Arepas & Co-downtown location will close 12/31/20
due to inability to renegotiate lease – but says to look for future
news

While we’ll miss many of these restaurants, 2020 was also a record year of new restaurants opening, we’ll publish that list tomorrow.

HERSELF, SLUMDOG & Year-End Update from The Neon

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This week’s newsletter is coming a little early because I want to make sure you get reminded that AMELIE is only here through tonight. Tomorrow, we open a marvelous and empowering film – HERSELF. In addition to HERSELF, we’re adding a “NEON Classic” to the mix. Originally destined for “direct-to-video” in 2008, this gem ended up getting a theatrical release and went on to win 8 Oscars including “Best Picture.” Though it was dethroned as our highest grossing film in 2017, it still holds the record as our longest-running film of all time – the much-loved SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE. It will start Friday for one week. Come back and see this heart-racing & triumphant film on the big screen. The new “landmark adaptation” of PINOCCHIO will stick around for another week.
We aren’t opening anything new in our Virtual Cinema this week…but there are plenty of great films to rent. In fact, if you count all the films in the Wong Kar Wai Retrospective, we currently have 18 films available. As a reminder, THE LIBRARY THAT DOLLY BUILT and ENDING DISEASE are only available through Dec. 31. MODERN PERSUASION, WBNC AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, and ZAPPA will all disappear on January 7.
A few of you have asked about PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN. Though we don’t have firm plans, we hope to squeeze in a one-week engagement very soon.
NEW IN-PERSON ENGAGEMENT:
Synopsis for HERSELF – Opening January 30!: “HERSELF tells the story of Sandra, a young mother who seeks to rebuild her life from scratch, and provide a safe home for her two young daughters. In order to do so, she must escape the grip of a possessive ex-partner, circumnavigate a broken housing system, and bring together a community of friends who can support her and lend a helping hand.” (Amazon) During our run of HERSELF, we will have literature in our lobby about the services provided by an organization we care so much about – Artemis Center. You can find out all about how you can help (financially or by volunteering) on their website. Click the image below to watch the trailer for this powerful and empowering film.
Synopsis for SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE: I saw this film at a press/industry screening at The Toronto International Film Festival in September 2008. Such an audience can usually be quite jaded and cynical…but this screening was different. The crowd erupted into applause and cheers at the end — we knew we had just seen something special. This record-breaker opened in early December 2008 at THE NEON and played for 16 weeks. It held the title of our “highest grossing film” for almost a decade, and we’ve seen Dev Patel back on our screens numerous times over the years. Come celebrate it’s return to the big screen this weekend! “As 18-year-old Jamal Malik (Patel) answers questions on the Indian version of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,’ flashbacks show how he got there. Part of a stable of young thieves after their mother dies, Jamal and his brother, Salim, survive on the streets of Mumbai. Salim finds the life of crime agreeable, but Jamal scrapes by with small jobs until landing a spot on the game show.” (Searchlight Pictures) Click the image below to watch the film’s original trailer.
CONTINUING IN OUR VIRTUAL CINEMA:
Synopsis for LOVE SARAH: A sweet British film is just what so many of us need for the holidays. “Determined to fulfill her late mother’s dream of opening a bakery in charming Notting Hill, 19-year-old Clarissa enlists the help of her mother’s best friend Isabella and her eccentric estranged grandmother Mimi(played by Celia Imrie from THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL). These three generations of women will need to overcome grief, doubts and differences to honour the memory of their beloved Sarah while embarking on a journey to establish a London store filled with love, hope and colourful pastries from all over the world.” (Samuel Goldwyn Films) This film can be watched on your computer or mobile device as well as via Chromecast or via an HDMI cable attached to your television. For additional notes regarding connectivity, you can visit the film’s HELP PAGE. Click the picture below to watch the trailer and purchase 72 hour access to this film for $12.
Synopsis for DEEP IN VOGUE: The Dayton LGBT Film Festival is helping us present DEEP IN VOGUE – complete with a virtual after-party and Q&A. “DEEP IN VOGUE celebrates the colorful, queer, emotional and political stories of Northern Vogue in Manchester, UK and the black, gay ballrooms of 1980s New York City. The documentary had its UK premiere at BFI Flare and its US premiere at NewFest NYC. Over the course of a year, film makers Dennis Keighron-Foster and Amy Watson charted the buildup to the Manchester ICONS Vogue Ball and explore universal themes and the unique styles from both sides of the Atlantic including the sometimes dramatic internal politics of Vogue to external politics including the disenfranchisement of black youth, LGBT issues, the dearth of art spaces and modes of expression, the over-commercialized gay scene, and the lack of safe spaces for the truly different. DEEP IN VOGUE is an electric, informative, and entertaining celebration of people coming to love and accept themselves, finding a new family through Vogue.” (FilmRise) This movie can be watched on your computer or mobile device. Click on the image below to watch the trailer and gain access to the film for $12.
To read more about all the films that are still available in our Virtual Cinema, please visit our WEBSITE. Here’s a LINK with a video I made about how Virtual Cinema works.
Would you like to know what titles we’re planning in our virtual cinema? (Click any title to watch that film’s trailer.) In January, we’ve got several fantastic docs…the first two are big the Sundance winners – ACASA MY HOME (about a family who are forced to live in the big city after living in harmony with nature for 20 years) and THE REASON I JUMP (a cinematic exploration of the experiences of nonspeaking autistic people from around the world). On January 15, we’ll have a really fun doc called ROCK CAMP (a doc featuring some big rock’n’rollers). On January 22, art lovers will delight with MY REMBRANDT. In early February, we’ll have a new doc about a brilliant artist (though he preferred the term “mathematician”) – M.C. ESCHER: JOURNEY TO INFINITY. More titles are on the way…stay tuned!
2020 has been quite a challenge, and I want to thank all of you for your continued support of THE NEON. Your donations and words of encouragement have meant the world to us. Though we’ll still have bumps in the road, new trends in the market to learn, and the need for fundraisers, THE NEON is here to stay. A few weeks ago, we got a sizable grant from The City of Dayton CARES Act – this grant helped to fill several holes in our 2020 budget, and it also allowed us to purchase 3 new Aerobiotix HEPA-Ultraviolet air recirculating units (the same devices used by The Cleveland Clinic). Each auditorium and the lobby now have one of these state-of-the art units which helps to make our space even safer. That said, I know some folks still aren’t ready to come out for in-person screenings…but I’m happy to share that we’ll be here when everyone is ready (and we have a lot of Virtual options in the interim).

Frequent Visitor to Young’s Jersey Dairy? Get A Club Card!

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Young’s has created a new program that benefits guests that visit us more than once or twice a year with an annual pass for unlimited fun throughout 2021. This pass will be good until December 31st, 2021.

Here’s what you can expect with your Club Cowvin membership:

Unlimited Rounds of Miniature Golf
Unlimited Medium Buckets at the Driving Range
Unlimited Tokens at the Batting Cages
Unlimited Cowvin’s Fast Slide Rides
Unlimited Moovers & Shakers Rides
Unlimited Access to Cowvin’s Kiddie Corral
Unlimited Wagon Ride on the Farm Rides
Special Member-Only Deals throughout the Year

Adults (Ages 12+)
$95 Until Dec 31st, 2020
$105 Starting Jan 1st, 2021

Children (Ages 11 & Under)
$55 Until Dec 31st, 2020
$60 Starting Jan 1st, 2021

You can pre-purchase your Club Cowvin passes online and will be mailed to you within 1-2 business days.

Your card is the only way to receive the benefits of Club Cowvin – so you will need to have your card present at time of purchase. You will need to have a valid email address when signing up for Club Cowvin and we will use this email to communicate special deals for our members.

 Young’s Jersey Dairy
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd
Yellow Springs, OH 45387

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

Nominate an OUTStanding Teacher!

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Five Rivers MetroParks is accepting nominations for its sixth annual OUTStanding Teacher Award, open to Dayton-area classroom educators who teach any subject from pre-K through high school. Nominations are due Jan 31, 2021.

Photo taken prior to the pandemic and does not reflect current best practices for COVID-19.

A winner will be selected from each of the following categories:

  • Rising Star (less than 10 years of teaching experience)
  • Leader (10 to 20 years of teaching experience)
  • Lifetime Achievement (more than 20 years of teaching experience)

 

“During these unprecedented times, nature is integral for mental and physical wellness, and also a perfect venue for students to safely learn about the natural world,” said MetroParks education coordinator Joshua York. “Whether some teachers have pivoted to incorporate more outdoors time in their classroom or have always utilized nature in their curriculum, educators who connect children to the outdoors deserve special recognition.”

Awardees will be announced and celebrated in a virtual format this spring. Winning teachers will also receive an award package containing:

  • Outdoor educational materials to assist in connecting students to the environment
  • Plant kit with plants selected for the winning teacher’s school
  • EECO (Environmental Education Council of Ohio) membership and money to use toward the 101 Conference at Camp Kern, held annually the first weekend of October
  • A one-year membership to the James M. Cox, Jr. Arboretum Foundation and transportation for their class for a field trip to Cox Arboretum MetroPark (or an alternative experience if an in-person field trip is not an option)

Funded through the James M. Cox Jr. Arboretum Foundation, the award is for teachers providing students with outdoor, environmental experiences that inspire an interest in and positive attitudes about nature.

“Research has shown that kids who spend time in nature are happier, healthier and smarter, and so it’s important to celebrate teachers who utilize the outdoors as an education resource,” York said.

Anyone can nominate a teacher by writing a short essay or producing a video (less than five minutes long) that answers the following:

  • Why do you feel this teacher is deserving of the OUTstanding Teacher Award?
  • In what ways does this teacher get students outside during the school day?
  • In what ways does this teacher weave nature into the curriculum?
  • Does this teacher get students outdoors after typical school hours? Please provide specifics about what the teacher does.
  • What are the most significant positive impacts the nominee has made on other teachers and the school community?
  • How does your candidate go above and beyond leading his/her students in outdoor experiences? Please provide specific examples of what the teacher does.
  • How does this teacher utilize outdoor space at the school? Has he/she created or enhanced a green school yard?
  • Why are you nominating this person?

Additionally, award submissions should include two photos of the teacher that capture the great work he/she is doing getting kids outside and bringing nature into the curriculum and classroom.

Teachers can self-nominate. Nominations can be submitted by completing an online form and either posting a video to YouTube or uploading the written essay. Information on judging criteria can be found online at metroparks.org/outstanding. Videos do not have to be professionally produced, as the content of the message is what will be judged. Please be as specific as possible in your nomination, so judges have a clear understanding of the amazing work and the impact of your award nominee.

Community volunteers with a background in outdoor education will judge the awards.Five Rivers MetroParks employees and board members of the James M. Cox Jr. Foundation, Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation and Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation and their immediate families are not eligible.

Say “Au Revoir” to 2020 at Lily’s!

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Lily’s in the Oregon District is offering a variety of ways to send off 2020 and welcome 2021, including prepare at home New Year’s Eve Surf & Turf Meal Kits (complete with recipes and instructional videos from Chef Don), Two-seatings of a Socially-Distanced, French Riviera-Inspired New Year’s Eve Dinner, and a Bonus Day of Brunch on Friday, January 1 from 11am-3pm!

NYE Cook at Home Surf & Turf Meal Kits

For folks looking to ring in the new year with a special meal from home, we will be offering a 2-course Surf & Turf meal that serves 2. Includes the below menu, and comes complete with written recipes as well as a video recipe walk through from Chef Don!

Option 1: Herbs de Provence encrusted slow roasted beef with shallot red wine sauce

Served with sides of:

-Braised young leeks& stewed tomatoes

-Camembert truffade potatoes  $46

-Make it Surf & Turf and add crab legs with garlic butter! +$19

Option 2: Provençal root vegetable ratatouille

Served with sides of:

-Braised young leeks & stewed tomatoes

-Camembert truffade potatoes  $36

Add Ons:

-Salad for 2: Shaved fennel and chicory with fresh blood orange, toasted hazelnuts, red onion, chevre, and honey dijon campagne vinaigrette   $15

-Dessert: French Mille Feuille Pastry: layers of puff pastry and crème pâtissière topped with chocolate drizzle, served over crème anglaise   $10/each

Bottles of Red, White, and Sparkling:

-Bottle of Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon $14

-Bottle of La Grand Pinot Noir $15

-Bottle of Sea Pearl Sauvignon Blanc $15

-Bottle of Santa Julia Organic Chardonnay $14

-Bottle of Chalk Hill Rosé $14

-Bottle of Giancarlo Prosecco $15

-Bottle of JCB French Brut Cremant Sparkling Wine $22

 

Bonus Day of Brunch on Friday, January 1 from 11am-3pm!

It’s Friday, the first day of 2021, so why not celebrate with brunch! Hours a bit later for the holiday (11am-3pm), and we’ll be serving up our full brunch menu with all your favorites like pork belly and crab cake benedict, lox bagels, beignets, bloody marys, and of course mimosas! Socially-distanced dine in, online ordering for curbside at https://www.toasttab.com/lilysdayton/v3  , and delivery via 937delivers available.

 

TJ Chumps Wants Your Best Burger Recipe!

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For the 2nd year in a row, TJ Chumps Battle of the Burger competition is on.  This local chain is asking you to submit your best burger recipe by 11:59pm on 12/31/20. The winner take home a $500 gift card, and the winning burger will be featured on the menu throughout February. To enter your burger, click here and name your burger, its ingredients and include an optional  photo.  TJ Chumps says “From onion rings to octopus, no topping is off limits.”

TJ Chumps staff will narrow down the entries to four  and then the public will vote starting on Jan 4 through Jan 15, with the winning burger recipe announced on Jan 18th.  The winning burger will be featured at all four Chumps locations during the month of February.

Pictured below Brian’s Walking Taco Burger- one of the finalists from 2019

Locations:

12 E. Linden Ave.
Miamisburg, OH 45342
937.859.4000


559 S. Main St.
Englewood, OH 45322
937.836.4300

1100 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd.
Fairborn, OH 45324
937.318.1250

7050 Executive Blvd.
Huber Heights, OH 45424
937.610.3900


HOURS:
Sun. – Thurs. — 11AM – 10PM
Fri. – Sat. — 11AM – 11PM

Thinking About Teaching Yoga?

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Our next 200hr Teacher Training begins in January! On the fence? Join Devon for a virtual Teacher Training Open House on Jan 5th, 6pm. Registration is required in advance so that you can receive the link to join the open in house.

Recycle Christmas Trees & Lights With MetroParks

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Don’t ditch your tree in the landfill – recycle it with MetroParks and

Ohio Department of Natural Resources!

Photo taken prior to the pandemic and does not reflect current CDC best practices.

Five Rivers MetroParks  be collecting used holidays trees at Eastwood MetroPark (lakeside).Ohio Department of Natural Resources will bundle and sink them in lakes within local state parks to help bolster aquatic habitats.
Drop off dates include: Saturday, Dec. 26, through Thursday, Dec. 31, and Saturday, Jan. 2, through Thursday, Jan. 21. Trees must be free of all decorations, paint and artificial snow.

Five Rivers Metroparks and ODNR participated in a similar conservation project in early 2019, when Metroparks’ parks and conservation staff and volunteers and ODNR sunk nearly 750 trees into Eastwood Lake. The results of that project also have been successful, improving Eastwood Lake’s aquatic habitat and opportunities for angler

Christmas Lights Recycling

Five Rivers MetroParks and Cohen Recycling are making the holidays greener by providing bins at six MetroParks locations where residents can drop off holiday lights to be recycled. Recycling these lights supports MetroParks’ conservation mission, as Cohen will make a donation to the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation based on how many lights are recycled.

Drop off unwanted lights at any of the following MetroParks locations through Sunday, Jan. 31. Light strands should be loose and not in bags or boxes.
Drop-off locations are contactless, but residents are reminded to maintain social distancing and wear face coverings if they encounter other park-goers who aren’t in their households.

  • The following locations are accessible during park hours, daily from 8 am to 8 pm.
    • Carriage Hill MetroPark, 7800 E. Shull Rd., Dayton: Recycling bin is located at the entrance to the Visitor Center.
    • Sugarcreek MetroPark, 4178 Conference Rd., Bellbrook: Recycling bin is located at the main parking lot entrance under the kiosk.
    • Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton: Recycling bin is located at the front of the main building.
    • Possum Creek MetroPark, 4790 Frytown Rd., Dayton: Recycling bin located at the education building at the Possum Creek Farm.
    • Cox Arboretum MetroPark, 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton. Recycling bin located outside the Visitor Center entrance.
    • 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton: Recycling bin is located at the southeast entrance and is accessible anytime.

Extra waste generated during the holidays — including decorations, food and paper waste —amounts to 25 million tons of garbage, according to the Use Less Stuff Report and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

This is the second holiday season the recycling program has been offered. Last year, MetroParks collected 3,600 pounds of lights. Cohen donated $2,000 to the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation to support MetroParks’ mission to protect the Dayton region’s natural heritage.

“It was a great first year for MetroParks, and the agency expects to increase collection significantly this year,” said Tim Pritchard, Five Rivers MetroParks’ sustainability coordinator. “The holidays are a busy time and recycling might not be top-of-mind, so we wanted to make it easy for people to make more sustainable choices. Cohen is helping keep waste out of the landfill while supporting MetroParks’ conservation mission.”

Dayton Apoints Manager of the Division of Management and Budget

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The City of Dayton has announced the appointment of Monica Jones as manager of the Division of Management and Budget, effective immediately.
As division manager, Jones will assist the Director of Procurement, Management & Budget with oversight and evaluation of organization-wide budgets, management control systems, policies and planning, and day-to-day operations and expenditures.
Jones will also direct the management of the City’s intergovernmental relations activities, including legislative and policy issues at the federal, state, and local levels. She will lead teams and task forces related to special initiatives.
Jones joined the City of Dayton in 2012 and worked as a management analyst until 2015. She then joined the Office of the City Manager as Assistant to the City Manager. Her accomplishments include co-leadership of a team managing the $17+ million program to apply and distribute federal CARES Act funds in mitigation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Before the City of Dayton, Jones worked as a budget officer for the City of Smyrna, Georgia. She earned a B.S. in Public Affairs and a Master of Public Affairs at Indiana University.
“Dayton’s residents and business community have already benefitted from the excellent management of public resources provided by Monica,” said City Manager Shelley Dickstein. “I am confident she will continue to bring innovation and sound management to City programs and operations.”

AMELIE & New PINOCCHIO and More at The Neon

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Neon Movies on Fifth Street

We’ve got a great weekend in store at THE NEON. In addition to the new “definitive” edition of PINOCCHIO, we are bringing back an old friend. I am now in my 20th year of managing THE NEON, and AMELIE was our first big hit when I took over operations of the cinema. She was the film that made us breathe a little easier – knowing that we could handle crowds and that people knew we were here. We’re delighted to bring her back to the big screen this weekend! AMELIE will only be here for 5 days because a week from today, we will open a personal favorite from Sundance this year – HERSELF…and special thanks to our friends at Artemis Center who are helping us spread the word. Today is the last day for MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM (which we’ll be hearing a lot about this Oscar season) and George Clooney’s THE MIDNIGHT SKY – hurry down if you want to see them on the big screen.

We also have two new films in our Virtual Cinema. LOVE SARAH, a film I know so many of you will love, is a heartwarming British comedy starring Celia Imrie (from BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL). DEEP IN VOGUE, presented in part with The Dayton LGBT Film Festival, is an hour-long documentary that comes with Q&A’s and a Virtual After-Party!
In addition to hearing your responses to our Virtual Cinema, we’ve been reading a lot about several of our virtual offerings in year-end round-ups. DRIVEWAYS (a film so many of you loved this summer) has been noted as a favorite from many. ANOTHER ROUND(just included on Pedro Almodovar’s list of best films this year) and 76 HOURS (a doc that just had a great story on NPR) are still available in our Virtual Cinema.
NEW IN-PERSON ENGAGEMENTS:
Synopsis for PINOCCHIO: “Shot in stunning Italian locations, Matteo Garrone’s rich world of mystery and wonder stars Academy Award® winning actor Roberto Benigni as Geppetto, the old woodcarver whose puppet creation, Pinocchio, magically comes to life with dreams of becoming a real boy. Easily led astray, Pinocchio tumbles from one misadventure to another as he is tricked, kidnapped and chased by bandits through a wonderful world full of imaginative creatures – from the belly of a giant fish, to the Land Of Toys and the Field Of Miracles.” (Roadside Attractions) FYI – this version is in English.
Synopsis for AMELIE: We re-opened our doors in October 2001 after being closed all summer for major renovations – going from one screen to two. Attendance was minimal for the first few weeks, but then she arrived. AMELIE broke records, and she stole our hearts. Come see this dazzling film, back on the big screen for 5 days, opening Dec. 25! “Amélie is an innocent and naive girl in Paris with her own sense of justice. She decides to help those around her and, along the way, discovers love.” The colors, the characters, the whimsy…don’t miss this film on the big screen…the way it was meant to be seen. Click the image below to watch the film’s original trailer.
Synopsis for HERSELF – Opening January 30!: “HERSELF tells the story of Sandra, a young mother who seeks to rebuild her life from scratch, and provide a safe home for her two young daughters. In order to do so, she must escape the grip of a possessive ex-partner, circumnavigate a broken housing system, and bring together a community of friends who can support her and lend a helping hand.” (Amazon) During our run of HERSELF, we will have literature in our lobby about the services provided by an organization we care so much about – Artemis Center. You can find out all about how you can help (financially or by volunteering) on their website. Click the image below to watch the trailer for this powerful and empowering film.
NEW IN OUR VIRTUAL CINEMA:
Synopsis for LOVE SARAH: A sweet British film is just what so many of us need for the holidays. “Determined to fulfill her late mother’s dream of opening a bakery in charming Notting Hill, 19-year-old Clarissa enlists the help of her mother’s best friend Isabella and her eccentric estranged grandmother Mimi(played by Celia Imrie from THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL). These three generations of women will need to overcome grief, doubts and differences to honour the memory of their beloved Sarah while embarking on a journey to establish a London store filled with love, hope and colourful pastries from all over the world.” (Samuel Goldwyn Films) This film can be watched on your computer or mobile device as well as via Chromecast or via an HDMI cable attached to your television. For additional notes regarding connectivity, you can visit the film’s HELP PAGE. Click the picture below to watch the trailer and purchase 72 hour access to this film for $12.
Synopsis for DEEP IN VOGUE: The Dayton LGBT Film Festival is helping us present DEEP IN VOGUE – complete with a virtual after-party and Q&A. “DEEP IN VOGUE celebrates the colorful, queer, emotional and political stories of Northern Vogue in Manchester, UK and the black, gay ballrooms of 1980s New York City. The documentary had its UK premiere at BFI Flare and its US premiere at NewFest NYC. Over the course of a year, film makers Dennis Keighron-Foster and Amy Watson charted the buildup to the Manchester ICONS Vogue Ball and explore universal themes and the unique styles from both sides of the Atlantic including the sometimes dramatic internal politics of Vogue to external politics including the disenfranchisement of black youth, LGBT issues, the dearth of art spaces and modes of expression, the over-commercialized gay scene, and the lack of safe spaces for the truly different. DEEP IN VOGUE is an electric, informative, and entertaining celebration of people coming to love and accept themselves, finding a new family through Vogue.” (FilmRise) This movie can be watched on your computer or mobile device. Click on the image below to watch the trailer and gain access to the film for $12.
CONTINUING IN OUR VIRTUAL CINEMA:
Synopsis for FINDING YINGYING: This award-winning film was produced by WSU Motion Picture graduate Brent Huffman. “Yingying Zhang, a 26-year-old Chinese student, comes to the U.S. to study. In her detailed and beautiful diaries, the aspiring young scientist and teacher is full of optimism, hoping to also be married and a mother someday. Within weeks of her arrival, Yingying disappears from the campus. Through exclusive access to Yingying’s family and boyfriend, Finding Yingying closely follows their journey as they search to unravel the mystery of her disappearance and seek justice for their daughter while navigating a strange, foreign country. But most of all, Finding Yingying is the story of who Yingying was: a talented young woman loved by her family and friends.” This film can be watched on your computer or mobile device or via your Roku or AppleTV. For additional information regarding accessibility of the film, please visit this Eventive HELPpage. Here is a LINK where you can watch at trailer. Click the image below to purchase 72 hour access to this film for $12.
Synopsis for THAT CLICK: “A man at the cutting edge of fashion, photojournalism and portraiture, photographer to the stars Douglas Kirkland has, with his camera, portrayed over sixty years of pop culture. Famed for his legendary shoots with Hollywood favourites including Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Angelina Jolie and the stars of over 150 motion pictures – The Sound of Music, Moulin Rouge, Titanic and The Great Gatsby to name a few – Kirkland’s unique style and approach have resulted in hundreds of beautiful, immortal images that still influence the world today, decades after that first fateful click of the camera. This fascinating feature takes a closer look into the astonishing career of one the most important photographers of the last century, from his very first assignments at Look magazine in the 50’s to Vanity Fair in the present, with contributing cast including Sharon Stone, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Williams, Baz Luhrmann and Andy Garcia amongst many others.” This film can be watched on your computer or mobile device as well as via Chromecast or via an HDMI cable attached to your television. For additional notes regarding connectivity, you can visit the film’s HELP PAGE. Click the picture below to watch the trailer and purchase 72 hour access to this film for $10.
To read more about all the films that are still available in our Virtual Cinema, please visit our WEBSITE. Several films like the WORLD OF WONG KAR WAI (the retrospective on this incredible artist’s work) as well as 76 DAYS and ANOTHER ROUND (which was also just featured on NPR) are still available. As a reminder, THE LIBRARY DOLLY BUILT is only available to us until the end of the year. Here’s a LINK with a video I made about how Virtual Cinema works.
Wanna know what titles we’re planning in our virtual cinema? (Click any title to watch that film’s trailer.) In January, we’ve got several fantastic docs…the first two are big the Sundance winners – ACASA MY HOME (about a family who are forced to live in the big city after living in harmony with nature for 20 years) and THE REASON I JUMP (a cinematic exploration of the experiences of nonspeaking autistic people from around the world). On January 15, we’ll have a really fun doc called ROCK CAMP – a doc featuring some big rock’n’rollers. On January 22, art lovers will delight with MY REMBRANDT. More titles are on the way…stay tuned!

AMELIE & New PINOCCHIO

Spice up your holiday with a special “Holiday at Home” feature with DCDC

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After a year that’s kept us all at home, streaming our entertainment, I think it’s safe say we’re feeling a little Netflixed out. We’ve seen it ALL. Well, if you’re looking for something holiday themed, original, fabulous and local – check out the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s virtual “Home for the Holidays” performance this weekend.

Whether you’re new to modern dance, or a connoisseur, this show is both an opportunity for new patrons experience dance, as well as a dose of what longtime arts fans have been missing this year. It’s a beautiful way to celebrate the holidays with our own world-class dance company through cheerful dance and song!

How to tune in? That’s the best part: it’s at your convenience. Buy a ticket and enjoy a single viewing of the performance sometime from Saturday, December 26, 2020 until Tuesday, December 29, 2020.

“This production will beckon us towards the memories that remind us of the things we treasure most: family, community, and home,” the company stated. They invite the community to “let this moving, joyful experience warm your family’s heart during the holiday season.”

Not only is this cozy production a great way to break up the online monotony with something cultural and original, purchasing access to this performance is also a great way to support this treasured local arts institution. All performing arts organizations could greatly use the community’s support during this challenging time.

After the performance, there will be a special feature where DCDC’s dancers perform their favorite holiday fireside stories. The company invites you to follow along with their special craft making session, which is perfect for the entire family. This is an up close and personal way for the dancers to share their memories of hope and joy with the community.

Ticket Information

Get your tickets at daytonlive.org or call 937-228-3630. $26.50 each.

This broadcast will be available for a single viewing between 12 a.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2020 and 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Information about how to access the stream will be included on your email confirmation.

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company: www.dcdc.org

Culture Works to Manage Dayton Arcade Events

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Culture Works has signed a multi-year agreement with Cross Street Partners to provide event management services for the Dayton Arcade.

“When we launched our rebranding efforts in 2018, we made the definitive statement that Culture Works sits at the intersection of culture and community,” said Lisa Hanson, Executive Director for Culture Works. “We believe that the Dayton Arcade will be the physical representation of that ideal. This partnership will give us the ability to fuse local arts and culture into the daily operations of one of the most innovative working spaces in the country, and it will bring additional funding to our arts organizations and cultural institutions.”

When the South Arcade opens to the public in 2021, it will feature two unique event spaces – the Rotunda, which can accommodate seated groups of more than 700, and the Tank, a unique theater in the round underneath the Rotunda which can comfortably hold gatherings of 150 or more. Culture Works, as the Dayton Region’s local arts agency and united arts fund, represents more than 180 organizations throughout an eight-county service area and is uniquely positioned to activate these spaces with performances, exhibitions, and events utilizing local talent.

 

“From the beginning, we’ve always envisioned the arts as being a part of the activity inside the Arcade,” said Dave Williams, Senior Development Director for Cross Street Partners. “So, when we started having conversations with Culture Works about their move into the facility, it naturally led to this agreement to maximize the potential for the space.”

Kevin Tunstall

Both the Rotunda and the Tank will be available to rent for private events. Cross Street Partners has already received dozens of calls from individuals and organizations looking to utilize the South Arcade for a variety of events—from weddings to large fundraisers. By engaging a nonprofit organization like Culture Works into the event management process, proceeds from these rentals will be used to create a new revenue stream that will provide additional funding opportunities for local arts organizations.

Individuals and organizations interested in touring and renting event space at the South Arcade should contact Kevin Tunstall, Events Director for Culture Works, at 937.222.2445 or send an email to [email protected].