Archives for March 2022

In Good ‘Company.’

March 18, 2022 By Joshua Stucky

There’s a big basketball thing happening, and there is green beer a’plenty this week/end. Mixed in all the Hoop-La is a fun, poignant, respectable version of Sondheim’s COMPANY at the PNC Arts Annex. TheaterLab Dayton‘s enchanting stroll down the ins and outs of relationships has some real ‘moments’ that only live theater can provide. Centered around the internal conflict of ‘Bobby, Bob, Robert’ (Bobby Mitchum should be beaming about his performance as the lead!) and his desire to just feel something with someone, we meet some truly endearing couples…you’ll pick your favorite of the bunch, maybe the one you relate to most!

The show, odd for a Broadway Musical, really is about everyone and everybody, and nobody and nothing. The first act sets us up for what is to be the path to self-realization that nearly all of us face at one time or another. The energy of the show truly ‘builds’ throughout. Sondheim’s purposeful meandering between ‘happiness. craziness, and longing’ in relationships is a ride…so, relax and GO! The energy ‘pops’ when the maniacal Amy (Kara Hancock) gets to ‘Not Getting Married Today…’ an anthem for the ages. Her soon-to-be? husband, Paul (Joshua Silver Hughes) desperately seeks to save the day, and through it all Bobby watches as yet another ‘version of the ideal couple’ bounces recklessly down the aisle?? Hmmmmm.

Before we get there, we get to know the floundering other couples….the competitive neurotics, Sarah and Harry (played giddily by Allie Haines and Garrett Young); the ‘perfect couple,’ Susan and Peter ( played with complete charm by Danielle Ruddy and Derick Latimer), ; the drunk and do-gooder, Joanne and Larry, (brought to life with convincing chemistry by Lindsay Sherman and David Moyer), and the staid and plain Jenny and David ( solidly played by Abby Hoggatt and Philip Drennen ***Sidenote, Hoggatt’s voice in ‘Not Getting Married…’ is not to be forgotten!)

And, there are the girlfriends (Rachel Hertenstein, Brooke Cierra & Jackie Randall) that pop in and out and bring to life ‘Another 100 People & You Could Drive a Person Crazy….’ as well as pepper the plot with more trouble and tribulation for Robert.

The Second Act really picks up the pace and we dive through Bob’s ‘headwinds.’ ‘Side by Side by Side/What Would I Do‘ has moments where a solid wall of beautiful voices resonate in the theater! Bravo! And through it all, we just keep rooting for LOVE…be it in ‘Barcelona‘ or at a cocktail party thrown by the ‘ladies on their own behalf.’ All roads lead to the subtle yet impactful ending….on the tail end of the quintessential ‘Being Alive.’ (That song still grips the heart!)

Directed by Mackensie King, with a sort of relaxed, casual appeal, you can see she trusts her cast. King sets a tone, and the cast moves forward with it! King put it like this, ‘This cast is beyond talented. Each one has really taken the time to dig deeper into their scenes, and figure out how their characters relate to the others.’

And the audience will connect…as Moyer put it ‘Through the laughs and the tears, I hope the audience finds that many times there is perfection in the imperfections. We don’t all fit the same mold, or follow the same rules. Your happiness is what you make of it, and ultimately finding that happiness is up to you, no one else.’

‘It feels like people-watching because you are getting a glimpse into the idiosyncrasies of other people’s relationships. We can nitpick at the things we think are crazy or endearing or loving, but really we all have them, and none of us in our relationships are perfect, and there’s beauty in that.’ Latimer added.

COMPANY delivers, sometimes boldly, other times with more fragility….but I guess that’s love after all!

See COMPANY

at the PNC Arts Annex.
Fri, 3/18
Sat, 3/19 at 2pm and 8pm.

Call 937-228-3630 or Daytonlive.org for tickets

Dayton at Work and Play: Brian Mathus

March 18, 2022 By Bill Franz

Brian Mathus has a solo exhibition at Kettering’s Rosewood Gallery (2655 Olson Drive) March 14 through April 22. The show is called “The expectation of being seen.” An artist’s reception Saturday from 1-3 pm is open to the public.

To read more about Brian, check out this interview from Dayton Artists United:

DAU: OK, Brian Mathus, tell me about yourself.

BM—Well, let’s see. Fun fact. I’ve lived on both sides of the country. I lived in Virginia from the time I was 2 until I was 17, then I moved to Portland.

DAU–Portland Oregon?

BM: Yep. And it’s just like you imagine it. It’s where I found my peeps, people like me. It’s so creative there, and everybody is doing their own thing. They have this guy out there that rides a unicycle in a Darth Vader mask.

DAU—I’ve seen the video!

BM-I lived in Portland until I was 30, and then moved to Dayton.

DAU: Where you became an artist?

BM–I think I was always an artist. I just didn’t know how to be one. I made my first work when I was 17. It was a large-scale work called “crabs in a barrel.” I didn’t know how to stretch a canvas, so I just stapled it to the wall. I gessoed it and got gesso all over the floor. When it came time to take it down it was gessoed to the wall. It actually came off with pieces of the wall on the back.

Years later I worked a frame shop and this woman who worked there help me stretch it into a frame. She complained the whole time about how “this wasn’t how you were supposed to do this.”

DAU—where is it now?

BM—I think it might be at my parents.

DAU—And you’ve been painting ever since? How many works do you think you’ve created?

BM—I don’t know. Over a 1000? I’ve started taking pictures of my work. I’ve sold some, maybe 70 pieces, that I never made a record of.

More of the interview here.

WSU Theatre Presents SWEET CHARITY

March 17, 2022 By Lisa Grigsby

Wright State Theatre presents the swingin’ 1966 dance musical, Sweet Charity, March 18-April 3rd in Wright State University’s Festival Playhouse. This reimagined production brings audiences into the last stages of rehearsal for a 1960s theatre company doing their final run-through of Sweet Charity. Directed by Associate Professor Marya Spring Cordes (Wright State’s The Wolves, Curious Incident…), Music Directed by Instructor F. Wade Russo, choreographed by guest artist Brandon Kelly, with Scenic/Costume design by Instructor Zoe Still, and Lighting Design by Professor Matthew Benjamin, Sweet Charity offers audiences a rare look at one of the great musicals of that era in a fresh new production.

Brandon Kelly

Guest Choreographer Brandon Kelly is an accomplished alumnus of Wright State’s BFA Dance program. Area audiences may remember him from numerous WSU Dance Concerts, Festival Playhouse productions of West Side Story and Raisin In The Sun, and for his choreography of our production of Rent. He is now Assistant Choreographer for Broadway’s Come From Away and has created works for numerous national dance companies, themed entertainment and regional theatre productions. Throughout this process, Kelly has travelled back and forth to Wright State University in between rehearsing actors to join the Broadway and touring productions of Come From Away during the recent surge in COVID illnesses all Broadway and touring shows have experienced. About working on this legendary dance musical, Kelly says, “It’s fantastic and terrifying at the same time, because it’s so iconic and so many of the numbers have a huge legacy. There’s a balance I want to find between being true to the characters and to the story and paying homage to the idea of the original production. I know audiences can’t help but want to see certain shapes, certain feelings, certain visuals. I want to do that while still maintaining my choreographic voice and our vision for the production.”

Instead of a traditional orchestra, Music Director F. Wade Russo has created special orchestral and vocal arrangements to help the show feel as if it’s played by a Jazz combo with four vocalists providing accompaniment in a style reminiscent of iconic artists like Lambert, Hendrix and Ross, The Manhattan Transfer or the Swingle Singers. Russo says, “SWEET CHARITY captures the sounds and rhythms of Greenwich Village jazz clubs of the early 1960s. I wanted to create a vocal quartet to enhance the jazz combo sound of the score using close harmony and back-up singing to give dramatic richness to this production.”

Director Marya Spring Cordes has reimagined Sweet Charity to encourage audiences to focus on the story, characters, music and dance in ways most other productions don’t. She says, “It surrounds a character who goes through life on gut instinct. Sometimes her choices pan out, a lot of times they don’t. But her name says it all – Charity Hope Valentine. The play is about how we transcend difficulty in our life, have resilience, persevere, and believe that some good will come of our lives if we keep putting energy in a positive direction.”

Senior Musical Theatre major, Tassy Kirbas, steps into the iconic dance shoes of protagonist, Charity Hope Valentine, an eternal optimist in a hard-luck world. Tassy says, “My favorite element of our production of Sweet Charity is the amount of collaboration, experimentation, gentleness and openness in the rehearsal space while we develop a new version of such an iconic musical that is completely unique to Wright State University. I am feeling warm, full and happy with our Sweet Charity and I can’t wait to share my passion with live audiences!” Audiences will remember Kirbas from her earlier productions at Wright State, including The Addams Family, Theory of Relativity, Mamma Mia! and many student productions.

For tickets, go to www.wright.edu/tdmp or call the Theatre Box Office at (937) 775-2500

Alton Brown Live: Beyond The Eats

March 17, 2022 By Dayton937

ALTON BROWN is hitting the road with a new culinary variety show. Audiences can expect more comedy, more music, more highly unusual cooking demos, and more potentially dangerous sciencey stuff. Prepare for an evening unlike any other and if Brown calls for volunteers… think twice.

New Flight Added to NYC

March 17, 2022 By Dayton937

Dayton International Airport announces an addition to its departure schedule: Delta Air Lines will begin a new daily nonstop flight between Dayton (DAY) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) starting Monday, June 6, 2022.

This new service will operate on a CRJ-900 aircraft. The aircraft has 70 seats, including 12 first class and 20 Comfort+ seats.

“Our passengers and our community will benefit from the convenience of this new additional nonstop flight to LaGuardia,” said Gil Turner, director of aviation for the City of Dayton.

The daily schedule starting June 6, 2022, will be:

LGA to DAY, Depart 12:30 pm, Arrive 2:20 pm

DAY to LGA, Depart 3:05 pm, Arrive 5:05 pm

Bicycle Touring in the Miami Valley

March 17, 2022 By Dayton937

Have you ever thought about going on a bicycle touring trip, but aren’t sure where to start? Learn about opportunities right here in the Miami Valley to take a trip on your bicycle. We’ll cover local routes, resources and where to stay.

Outdoor Dining at Over 70 Local Restaurants

March 16, 2022 By Lisa Grigsby

Wanting to enjoy the great weather by cocktailing or dining outdoors in the Miami Valley? Check out this great list of patios to choose from. If you know of one we’ve missed, drop us an email.

A Taste of Wine

90 South Main Street, Miamisburg | (937) 247-1120

A great and unique atmosphere for you to enjoy specialty wine and craft beers on our fantastic spacious patio! You are welcome to grab food from TJ Chumps, Bennett’s Publical or one of the other neighboring eateries to enjoy with their wine.

Backwater Voodoo

103 S 2nd Street Miamisburg, OH 45342 (937) 949-0522

Authentic tiki cocktails, served alongside a fantastic Creole-inflected food menu in a New Orleans-themed venue. Patio share with Watermark.

Bargo’s

588 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Centerville | (937) 433-2500

Freshly remodeled last spring this large patio will hold many guest, even socially distanced at 6 feet apart. Bonus- the bar reached out to the patio.

Bennett’s Publical

67 S Main St Miamisburg | (937) 866-4200

You can’t really see this patio as it’s located behind the restaurant and hidden by a big fence for privacy.

Blind Bob’s

430 E. 5th St., Dayton | (937) 938-6405

This Oregon District business is best known for live music, but don’t miss out on their overstuffed burgers, pickle soup, with great people watching from their small patio.

Brixx Ice Company

500 East First Street, Dayton | (937) 222-2257

Great views of Fifth Third field and just 1000 yards from Riverscape it’s the perfect place to enjoy the weather. 10 outdoor beer taps make the service speedy and they even have racks for your bike if you’re on 2 wheels. Lots of live music and daily food and beer specials make this a patio worth checking out!

Calypso Grill and Smokehouse

1535 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs (937) 767-9000

Authentic Latin-Caribbean cuisine. Jerk Chicken, Empanandas, fried plantains and more! Owned and operated from the same team that brings you the Sunrise Cafe!

Carmel’s Bar & Grill

1025 Shroyer Road, Dayton | (937) 294-1261

Enjoy a Bob-a-Rita (named after the owner) and some great tex-mex food on the friendliest patio in the area.

Carver’s

1535 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Centerville | (937) 433-7099

One of Dayton’s best steakhouses has a small patio you can enjoy a great meal, or just cocktails and appetizers al fresco. Reservation are suggested for patio tables.

Chiapas Mexican Grill

2733 West Alex Bell Rd, Moraine | (937) 952-6005

298 N Main St, Centerville | (937) 949-3390

Colorful flower boxes along the patio fence welcome guests to the patio for some of the best Mexican food and some ice cold cerveza and margaritas- frozen or on the rocks! (pictured below Moraine patio).

Club Oceano

4429 Cedar Park, The Greene, Beavercreek | (937) 988 0909

Enjoy this seafood house dining experience overlooking the public square at The Greene.

Coco’s Bistro

250 Warren St, Dayton | 937-228-2626

Dayton’s place to see and be seen features two patios, one off the bar and another off the dining room. Classy but not stuffy, you’re welcome here in a suit or shorts, sipping on a glass of wine and nibbling on their baked brie. Menu options includes Steak, seafood salads and pasta with an extensive affordable wine list. Reservations are suggested

Coldwater Cafe

19 E Main St, Tipp City (937) 667-0007

Opened in February of 1994, the European styled dining room offers an elegant place for a great meal on the patio Tuesday – Thursday for lunch and dinner or dinner only Friday and Saturday.

Corner Kitchen

613 E 5th St, Dayton (937) 938-5244

Reopened under new ownership, this Oregon District eatery has a large patio which makes for some great people watching.

Crooked Handle Brewing Co.

760 N. Main Street, Springboro | (937) 790-3450

Not only does this local brewery have a great front patio, but another hidden patio behind the building gives you lots of place to enjoy a great beer, and order off their extensive menu of burgers, salads and sandwiches.

Dayton Beer Company

41 Madison Street, Dayton | (937) 228-2337

This Dayton microbrewery in the heart of downtown opened it’s 8000 square foot bier hall in 2015 with 36 taps that feature all Ohio made brews. The 1,000 square foot bier garden features plenty of picnic tables and even some cornhole boards. And don’t miss the new rooftop bar added last season!

Double 18 Lounge

1818 Brown Street above Timothy’s Bar | 937-222-7666

It’s a whole new reason to stop by UD bar Timothy’s. The beloved bar’s second floor includes an upgraded bar area, lounge style seating, a deck overlooking the student neighborhood and large windows facing Patterson Homestead. Handcrafted cocktails and a food menu are now offered to customers, including Double 18 sliders and Tim’s tater tots. In the summer without the UD kids here, this rooftop bar is an awesome place to hang out!

Dublin Pub

300 Wayne Ave, Dayton| (937) 224-7822

Named one of the top 10 Pubs in the US, voted Best Fries in Dayton & home of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Dayton, Dublin Pub has expanded their patio in to the parking lot for extended patio seating.

El Meson

903 E. Dixie Drive, Dayton | (937) 859-8229

Over the years the patio has gotten bigger and bigger, so you can enjoy tapas and margarita’s outside.

Elsa’s Kettering Sports Grill

1216 E. Stroop Road, Kettering | (937) 294-9210

What could be better than sipping a Bad Juan? Pair it with a Super Burrito and you’ve got the perfect patio meal! Elsa’s Corner Cantina has construction final inspections scheduled for Thursday as long as they pass that patio will also be open Friday at 11am.

Eudora Brewing Company

3022 Wilmington Pike, Kettering | (937) 723-6863

A great outdoor space that is even pup friendly!

Fifth Street Brewpub

1600 E 5th St, Dayton | (937) 443-0919

Dayton’s only co-op brewery has a large patio that is welcoming to all.

Franco’s Ristorante Italiano

824 E 5th St, Dayton |937-222-0204

Serving up great Italian eats for over 45 years, this 2nd generation family eatery has a patio that just makes you want to order a great bottle of wine, some garlic bread and pasta.

Flyboy’s Deli

2515 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood | (937) 723-6135

Enjoy the upstairs deck as you dine on great sandwiches with local draft beers on tap, or wine overlooking downtown Oakwood, as this neighborhood eatery.

Geez Grill & Pub

6061 Far Hills Ave, Centerville | (937) 439-0001
One of the best things about Geez move to it’s new location is this great new patio you can enjoy meatballs, lasagna, great sandwiches and homemade soups. And be sure and leave room from desserts prepared by Andies Cakery.

Giovanni’s

215 W Main St, Fairborn |(937) 878-1611

Known for its pizza and quality Italian dishes, it has been a Fairborn tradition since 1953. Our space here is very limited, so please be patient with us. We are working to expand this area. We will NOT take reservations for this space during this time.

Golden Lamb

27 S. Broadway, Lebanon| 513- 932-5065

Open for lunch and dinner outdoor dining, in addition to continuing our curbside carryout service. Enjoy drinks to-go in accordance with Lebanon’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area program.

Hank’s Local

2529 Patterson Rd, Dayton | (937) 254-7527

Formerly Hank’s Pub, the new ownership cleaned up the place, added great food & large enclosed deck.

Heather’s Coffee & Cafe

505 Main Street, Springboro | 937-550-9511

They renovated an old house in Springboro and turned it in to a great little coffee/lunch place by day and a rocking little hangout at night. The nightlife and live music usually happens on Wednesday through Friday, with an occasional Saturday special event thrown in. Also look for special bourbon tastings and cigar nights in the man cave.

Jayne’s on Main

90 South Main Street, Miamisburg | (937) 247-1120

JD Legends

65 Millard Dr, Franklin |(937) 746-4950

Reserve a patio table and enjoy pizza, salads, sandwiches, wings and more.

Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen

3002 Woodman Dr, Dayton | (937) 293-9133

As soon as you walk into the door, you are greeted with the scent of garlic. Traditional favorites such as spaghetti, gnocchi, lasagna, Linguini, and fettuccine are offered at a moderate price. Dinners come with a small bowl of chicken & rice soup, salad, and garlic rolls.

Jimmie’s Ladder 11

936 Brown St., Dayton | (937) 424-1784

This 1892 renovated Firehouse boasts a menu of home made soups, salads, wings, sandwiches, burgers, quesadillas, pizzas, fresh seafood, steaks and chops, which can all be enjoy al fresco.

Kramers

1018 Irving Ave., Dayton | (937) 294-9141

A neighborhood bar near the University of Dayton, known for pizzas and 40oz beers and welcoming to all. Their patio might be a bit small but we have 2 picnic tables, 2 tables that seat 2, and one table that seats 3. All of them are 6ft apart so we ask that you not move anything if you are utilizing the space.

Lily’s Dayton

329 E. 5th St., Dayton | (937) 723-7637

Enjoy the view of the cat mural from one of the front patio’s or head out back for the lovely garden patio at this Oregon hotspot.

Little York Tavern

4120 Little York Rd, Dayton | (937) 890-6700
Best know for their “home grown” thin crust pizza dough as well as homemade soups and sandwiches. They’ll be open 11 am till 1 am starting Friday until further notice!

Lucky Star Brewery

219 S 2nd St, Miamisburg | (937) 866-2739

Enjoy some street taco’s, burrito’s, quesadilla’s and home made guacamole on this patio.

Mack’s Tavern

381 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Centerville | (937) 813-7217

This laid back neighborhood BAR has amazingly good food and hospitality second to none! Starting tomorrow we will be taking reservations for patio seating. We will open our patio on May 16th. We have 2 tables set up on our patio 7 feet apart that each hold a party of 10. We will reserve you a table by calling 937-520-3463.

Milano’s

Brown Street | 937-222-7072
Beavercreek | 937-427-7527
Miami Twsp | 937-434-7827

Each of the three Milano’s eateries have patio’s with the downtown spot having the smallest of the three.

MJ’s On Jefferson

20 N Jefferson St, Dayton | (937) 223-3259
Gay owned and operated nightclub located in the gay entertainment district in downtown Dayton

Open 4- late, we will be here if you are. Limited seating of course… Oh and did we mention Drag Queens doing carry out delivery?

Mr. Boro’s Tavern

495 N. Main St., Springboro | (937) 806-3105

This Neighborhood, Sports Tavern serves up craft beers, bourbon, specialty drinks, wine, and food. Be sure and try their new boozy shakes and fabulous flat breads. Must be 21 to enter after 3 pm.

Mudlick Tap House

135 E. Second St., Dayton | (937) 895-4066
This downtown gastropub pours high-end beer and cocktails served with chef-inspired food. Pull up a chair and enjoy a 1/2 price bottle of wine with your tribe from 4pm-6pm during their “happiness hours.”

Nick’s Restaurant

1443 N Detroit St Xenia
(937) 372-3202

This family friendly restaurant has been serving up good eats since. 1949. It’s Veteran owned and operated.

Old Scratch Pizza

812 South Patterson Boulevard, Dayton | (937) 331-5357

Serving up Neapolitan-style pies that are quickly crafted in their 800° wood-burning ovens, and served with 20 taps of local brews in a casual, counter-service, walk-in-only restaurant.

O’Leary’s Pub & Grub

9450 Dayton Lebanon Pike, Centerville | (937) 433-1554

For 27 years serving up some of the best burgers and tenderloins in Ohio, along with ice cold beer and great drinks.

Oregon Express Bar and Restaurant

336 E 5th St, Dayton | (937) 223-9205
Known for live music, warm atmosphere, friendly staff & delicious pizza. Our patio will officially reopen this Friday, May 15, weather permitting.

Palermo’s Italian

2667 S Dixie Dr, Kettering | (937) 299-8888

Serving the community for over 10 years, recently under new ownership. You can reserve a patio table by calling or through their website.

Pasha Grill

72 Plum St, The Greene Beavercreek | (937) 429-9000

This open air patio has a roof, so rain won’ truing your experience. Capturing the mystique and mystery of old Constantinople, Pasha Grill offers a refreshingly new dining experience, combining the finest in Mediterranean fusion cuisine and an affordable and creative selection of wine and specialty cocktails.

Ray’s Wine Spirits Grill

8268 North Main Street, Clayton | 937-890-0300

Patios will open for outdoor dining. We will also strongly encourage customers to call us and make reservations.

Rip Rap Roadhouse

Rip Rap Roadhouse is very fortunate that they have multiple places to enjoy our food and drinks outside on the property. From the porch (where most people like to hang out), to the balcony or the new patio area as well as the outside bar and picnic tables in the field by the main stage, their is outdoor seating for 250 people. And that doesn’t count the picnic tables in the field.

Romer’s

4439 St Rt 725 Bellbrook | (937) 848-7676

Since we are family owned, we know the importance of finding a place where you can take your family and still have a good time. That is why we have dedicated a gaming area for kids too. So feel free to bring the kids in or book their next pizza party here too. enu includes unique appetizers (our famous turkey balls), freshly ground burgers, homemade slow roasted beef, hand sliced Philly cheese steaks, pizzas, pastas, subs, homemade soups, sauces, cole slaw and a whole lot more! Oh Yeah, Award winning wings!! Voted Dayton’s Best Wings (Kickin Chickin Wing Fest. At the Fraze 2013-2016)

Roost Modern Italian

524 E 5th St, Dayton | (937) 222-3100

This upscale Italian restaurant features fresh pastas, seafood, steaks & chops and during nice weather they open up the garage doors for great patio dining.

Rusty Taco

Brown Street | 937-938-7384
Beavercreek |937-306-8080
Dayton Mall | 937-938-5632

A fun, fast-casual taco concept featuring street-style tacos, all made from scratch. Warm chips, house-made salsas, refreshing Margaritas, and ice-cold beer round out the experience.

Salar Restaurant and Lounge

400 E 5th St, Dayton | (937) 203-3999

With two outdoor patios, two in the Historic Oregon District, Salar features world fusion cuisine with French & Peruvian influences along with hand-crafted cocktails. The patio opens Friday from 2:30pm- 8:00pm, and will be open 4pm to 9pm on weekdays and 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Smith’s Boathouse

439 North Elm Street, Troy | (937) 335-3837

You’ll enjoy dining waterside in this family owned eatery that specializes in steaks and seafood. Open for lunch Tuesday- Friday, dinner Tuesday through Saturday.

Spinoza’s Gourmet Pizza & Salads

2727 Fairfield Commons Blvd, Beavercreek | (937) 426-7799

Outdoor patio seating is available on a first come-first serve basis begining Friday, May 15, 2020.
Please see online ordering link at Spinozas.com .
We are completing our dining room renovations and hope to have inside dining avaiable in early June, 2020.

Star City Brewing

319 S 2nd St. Miamisburg | (937) 701-7827

Noused in the historic 19th-century building formally known as the Peerless Mill Inn, Star City has a wide variety of beer styles on tap and also have several house-made “Peerless Mill Winery” wines. Bonus- Fri from 5-8pm the Little Boijon Asian Cuisine Food truck will in the parking lot.

Thai 9

11 Brown St, Dayton | (937) 222-3227

In what was once an old tobacco warehouse you can now savor authentic Thai cuisine accompanied by traditional sushi and sashimi complimented by an extensive wine, craft beer and spirits list.

Thai Table

5841 Far Hills Ave, Washington Township | (937) 739-5841

This is the 2nd restaurant for Owner/Chef Sue Whitted, her first being Thai Kitchen in Centerville.

TJ Chumps

12 E. Linden Ave., Miamisburg | 937-859-4000
559 S. Main St., Englewood | 937-836-4300
1100 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn | 937-318-1250
7050 Executive Blvd., Huber Height | 937-610-3900

Tables will be placed 6 feet apart and any booths that cannot be moved will be separated with a plastic barrier. The tables will not contain any items such as condiments or signage. Condiments will be served as needed and in disposable containers. Our menus will also be disposable and will be thrown away after each use. Parties of more than 6 people will not be permitted to be seated. Until further notice, our games and prize dispensers will be turned off or labeled ‘out of service’.

All four locations will be open from 10:30 am – 11:30 pm Friday – Saturday & 10:30 am – 10 pm on Sunday.

The Barrel

857 W Central Ave, Springboro | (937) 743-5995

A neighborhood bar with over a hundred Bourbon and Whiskey selections, 28 beers on tap, awesome food, great atmosphere with a wood burning fire pit on the outdoor patio and much more.

The Caroline

5 South Market Street, Troy | 937-552-7676

Specializing in Classic American Fare with food ranging from homemade soups to fresh salads and sandwiches. Stop in for their daily happy hour and enjoy a great meal overlooking downtown Troy. Call, email or text to make your reservation – text 937-216-8484, or email [email protected]

The Wandering Griffin

3725 Presidential Drive, Beavercreek | (937) 956-5216

Beavercreek’s first independently owned microbrewery restaurant, featuring fresh house-made food, and a 10 BBL brewing system in our microbrewery, and a coffee bar.

The Winds Cafe

215 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs | (937) 767-1144

Located about 30 minutes east of dayton, this eclectic eatery was the pioneer of farm to table dining in the Miami Valley. Now in it’s 43rd year, the seasonal menu changes bimonthly. Reservations suggested.

Toxic Brew Company

431 E 5th St, Dayton | (937) 985-3618
We’ll be allowing about 15 people on our patio when we open at noon. We’ll have a door guy posted up at the gate to cap our seating when we reach the limit and will be using good old “one in, one out” practices throughout the day and evening. Our hours will be noon to midnight.

Troll Pub

216 Wayne Ave, Dayton| (937) 723-7709
Featuring a Gastro-pub style menu with a wide selection of burgers and craft beer that opened on St. Patrick’s Day 2018.
Hours will be at the very least 11:00a to 8:00p.

Trolley Stop

530 E Fifth St, Dayton | (937) 461-1101

One of Dayton’s best patio’s, listening tothe trickling fountain, it’s easy to escape onto this patio. With a menu of housemade soups, sandwiches, salads and specialties, 10 rotating craft beers on tap, a good selection of imports available by the bottle.

Village Family Restaurant

144 S Main St, Waynesville | (513) 897-8835

Home cooked daily lunch & Dinner specials

We’ve laid out as many patio tables as we can safely arrange while keeping them under cover. We would love to serve you lunch or dinner at one of those tables, and we now serve beer and wine! Please pop inside when you get here so we can make sure we get you seated and served in a friendly and efficient manner.

Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery

25 Wright Station Way, Springboro | (937) 222-7003

The Springboro Taproom and smokery-inspired restaurant boasts a great patio to enjoy in this new shopping complex.

Watermark Restaurant

20 S 1st St, Miamisburg | (937) 802-0891

Just installed this summer, this spacious patio will serve Watermark and soon their brand new Backwater Voodoo bar, opening up soon!

Wheat Penny Oven and Bar

515 Wayne Ave, Dayton | (937) 496-5268

With an enclosed patio with overhead fans and a pop-up patio, you can enjoy the gourmet pizza’s and rustic, creative dishes at this joint, just outside the Oregon District.

Dayton 937 St. Patrick’s Day Party Guide

March 16, 2022 By Lisa Grigsby

After 2 years of subdued Pandemic celebration, the Miami Valley is ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with shenanigans, shamrocks, and lots of adult beverages. We’ve got your party guide here:

March 16 @ 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

OHIO’S LARGEST ST. PATRICK’S DAY 2022

The Dublin Pub 300 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH

11am Dublin Pub opens for lunch (Tent part doesn’t start until 6pm)

5:30p THE POUND – Cardio pumping party to kick the night off featuring ERICA MAGILL FITNESS

6pm Tent opens for VIP PRE PARTY with the first annual Dublin Pub ONE MILE RUN, featuring DJ Jay Nigro of Liftoff Entertainment from 6p-8p.

REGISTRATION FOR 1 MILE RUN: https://dublinpub.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=13076

8pm The VIP Experience with NAKED KARATE GIR

LS – main stage

TICKETS

$10 Admission March 16 good for both days Or $50 The VIP Experience, includes admission for NAKED KARATE GIRLS VIP Night & ST. PATRICK’S DAY, tickets for food or drink can be used both days, and a St. Patrick’s Day souvenir cup – a $75 value.

MARCH 17 DUBLIN PUB ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY

4:30a Admission line pre-check at Wayne Ave entrance, ID’s must be 21 and $10 cover cash only.

5:30a Open serving Breakfast & Guinness – First 100ppl get free St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt.

5:30a Mix 107.7 Morning Show live remote

7a PAUL CULLEN from Ireland (inside stage 7a-10a)

7a JAMESON’S FOLLY, main stage (7a-10a)

10a Free Shuttle Bus starts from Dublin Pub to Flanagans

10:30a Master of Ceremonies JIM BUCHER THE TV GUY Hosts Dublin Pub St. Patrick’s Day

10:30a Celtic Academy of Irish Dance, main stage

11a JAMESON’S FOLLY, inside church stage (11a-2p)

11a Jameson Girls on main stage in tent

11a Jameson free photo booth till 5pm

12p MIAMI VALLEY PIPES & DRUMS, main stage

1p MCGOVERN IRISH DANCE main stage

2:30p FATHER, SON & FRIENDS, main stage (1:30p – 5:30p)

3p Scott Houchens and THE PULLOUTS, inside church stage, rock covers (3p-7p)

3:30p MCGOVERN IRISH DANCE main stage

5p Guinness Girls main stage

5:30p CELTIC ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE – ADULTS

6p Jay Tieber tribute to those who have passed featuring Shawn MacIntyre Hall and “Amazing Grace” on bagpipes. Main stage

7p Jameson Girls Main Stage

7p MIAMI VALLEY PIPES AND DRUMS featuring ST. ANDREW’S SOCIETY HIGHLAND DANCERS

8:30 9 CASTLE CLOSE, Celtic Rock, main stage

9p WHITE KNUCKLE WEEKEND, rock covers, inside church stage (9P – 1A)

March 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

St. Patrick’s Day Pre-Party

Buckeye Harley Davidson 7220 N Dixie Dr, Dayton, OH

March 16 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

St Patrick’s Eve Bash 2022 w/ Dulahan

The Wandering Griffin 3725 Presidential Drive, Beavercreek, OH

March 17 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 pm

Party at the Irish Club of Dayton – Open to the Public

The Irish Club of Dayton
6555 Dog Leg Road, Dayton

$3.50 16 ounce drafts, drink specials and food. no one under 21 after 12:00 noon. NO COVER CHARGE ALL DAY

Friday, March 18th – Music Bingo starting at 7:00. Doors open at 6:00. No Cover Charge

St. Mack-trick’s Day Party

March 17 @ 11:00 am

This year, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Mack’s Tavern way. The tavern will open at 11 a.m. with drink specials, St. Patrick’s Day merchandise and more.

The Famous Waterfall Irish Car Bomb shots at 7 p.m.

Then, to soak up the shots, you can grab some grub from the Mother Clucking Chicken Coop Food Truck, which will be on-site during the event. Mack’s Tavern will also be serving Pa’s Kettle Corn and pork rinds.

Want your St. Patrick’s Day drinking to benefit a good cause? Well, Mack’s Tavern has you covered. The Washington Township Firefighters will be on site selling their shirts, jello shots and accepting donations.

To top things off, the Richens Timm Irish Dancers will be performing at 6:45 p.m.

March 17 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 pm

Get your Irish on and join the party!

The Pub 39 Greene Blvd, Beavercreek, OH

March 17
@ 9:00 am – 11:45 pm

St. Patrick’s Day Party!

Flanagan’s Pub
101 East Stewart St, Dayton

March 17 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

4th Anniversary Party

Troll Pub at the Wheelhouse 216 Wayne Ave., Dayton

Free

March 17 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

St. Pat-Rock’s Day Festival

Downtown Fairborn Fairborn, OH

March 17 @ 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Miamisburg’s St Patrick’s Day Party

March 17 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm

This free St. Patrick’s Day celebration will be pulling out all the stops to make it feel like you’re celebrating in Dublin, Ireland. Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co. will have traditional Irish dancers, music and food, courtesy of the brewery’s indoor farmers market.

The live entertainment lineup is as follows:

Thursday, March 17:

6:30 p.m.: McGovern Irish Dance

7 p.m.: Springfield Symphony Orchestra Strings & Harp

Friday, March 18:

8 p.m.: Spot Fire (Celtic Rock)

Green Dayton

The ‘Old’ Yellow Cab Building 700 E. 4th St., Dayton

March 18 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

WEW! Post St Patty’s Day

Troll Pub at the Wheelhouse 216 Wayne Ave., Dayton, OH

Free

Brunch Board Workshop

March 15, 2022 By Dayton937

Learn how to make a beautiful Brunch Board with Katie of Eat Pretty Darling featuring yummy baked goods from The Neighborhood Nest on March 20th at 1pm! This class will share the basics of beautiful board building while building your own mini board to take home with you. Everything is Gluten Free with the option for Dairy Free if needed.

Brunch Food Truck Rally

March 15, 2022 By Dayton937

Sunday morning just screams brunch and The Yellow Cab is again hosting brunch rallies every 4th Sunday through Oct! You’ll get to choose from tons of cuisines from around the world, all with a Brunch twist on their offerings! There will also be some craft vendors on hand and you’ll be able to enjoy craft beer, boozy slushies, and cocktails on the large patio. Entry is free for all.

Here’s the list of trucks and vendors expected for this Sunday, March 27th from 11am – 2pm:

Slide Thru

The Pizza Bandit

Son of a Bandit, Sausage Gravy Pie

De’Lish Cafe

Mother Cluckin’ Chicken Coop

Smokin’ Barrels BBQ

Cabin Fever Confections

Mama Bearistas

(Please note all trucks are subject to change)

New Wing & Burger Joint Opens in Fairborn

March 15, 2022 By Lisa Grigsby

In the spot formerly known as One-Eyed Hack Tavern, Dad’s Wings and Burgers opened today, Tues, March 15th. This family owned business will be open seven days a week form 11am – 10pm. Here’s a look at the menu:

Crafted & Cured Announces New Location

March 15, 2022 By Dayton937

Crafted & Cured, Dayton’s purveyor of premium craft beer, artisanal meats and cheeses, today announced it will open a new location in the iconic First National Bank building in downtown Troy.

The new Crafted & Cured location will offer a full-service retail shop and restaurant selling craft beer, boutique wines, cured meats, artisanal cheeses and champagnes. Customers may purchase items to-go or for dine-in service in the historic landmark.

“In 2016, we opened Crafted & Cured to create a customer experience of delicious artisanal items married with a historic, unique atmosphere,” said Christian Alvarez, co-owner, Crafted & Cured. “When given the opportunity to extend that customer experience to Troy in a setting unlike anything else in Ohio, we knew this was the right place for us.”

Alvarez and co-owner Andy Routson plan to use the 11,900 square foot of space to expand on the experience customers knew and loved in their Dayton location. The site will have a full liquor license and offer bourbon and cocktails. Routson and Alvarez will grow their craft services to include in-house cheeses, cured meats and more. Later phases of the expansion include plans for catering and on-site community events.

The co-owners anticipate hiring a crew of 20-30 team members at the new location and are already seeking candidates for full-time managerial positions, charcutiers and bartenders. Interested candidates can apply by email at [email protected].

Located at 8 South Market Street, Crafted & Cured will be a welcome addition to Troy’s growing downtown restaurant and business scene when it opens later this year.

“Crafted & Cured is a natural, strong addition to Troy’s historic downtown,” said Wade Westfall, Four Sons Development site developer. “Given its proven record of creating a memorable, unique and delicious experience for customers in Dayton, I look forward to Crafted & Cured being a similar destination for visitors and residents in Troy.”

Alvarez and Routson closed their downtown Dayton location in mid-2020 amid the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the duo planned to relocate to the Dayton Arcade, they ultimately decided the Troy development was most viable for the immediate future.

“We love Dayton and are deeply grateful for all the support the community has shown us,” said Routson. “We are excited for this next chapter, and we are still committed to being part of the Dayton community and finding a new home in downtown Dayton.”

Rose Announces 3 More Concert Events

March 14, 2022 By Dayton937

Today, Jackson Browne announced his “Evening With” full band 2022 tour with dates running from June through September. The tour supports his GRAMMY-nominated album Downhill From Everywhere and includes a stop in Huber Heights, OH at Rose Music Center at The Heights onSaturday, June 11.

Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music and has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion, and personal politics. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2007.

His debut album came out on David Geffen’s Asylum Records in 1972. Since then, he has released fourteen studio albums, four collections of live performances, two “best of” compilations, two DVDs and several single recordings. Jackson’s newest studio album, Downhill From Everywhere was released in July 2021 and GRAMMY nominated for Best Americana Album.

Browne is known for his advocacy on behalf of the environment, human rights, and arts education. He’s a co-founder of the groups Musicians United for Safe Energy (MUSE) and Nukefree.org and a member of the Ocean advocacy group, Ocean Elders.

Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10am on Friday, March 25 at Ticketmaster.com and RoseMusicCenter.com.

EMI Nashville’s Brothers Osborne announced today additional dates on their headlining “WE’RE NOT FOR EVERYONE” TOUR. The GRAMMY-nominated duo will stop in Huber Heights, OH for their first ever performance at Rose Music Center at The Heights on Friday, August 26.

Two sons from a working-class family, John and TJ Osborne grew up in a small, Maryland water town writing and playing songs for friends and family in their father’s shed. John moved to Nashville first to play in other bands and two years later, TJ joined him. It was then they formed Brothers Osborne as a duo that blends equal parts country and rock into one of the freshest, most identifiable sounds to come out of Nashville in recent years. The singer/songwriter siblings took home their fourth Vocal Duo of the Year trophy at the 55^th Annual CMA Awards, in addition to being named ACM Duo of the Year twice. Overall Brothers Osborne have collected five CMA and five ACM trophies and stand as nine-time GRAMMY nominees – including vying for Best Country Album (Skeletons) and Best Country Duo/Group Performance (“Younger Me”) at the upcoming 64^th GRAMMY Awards. Additionally, they received the ASCAP Vanguard Award in 2019 recognizing artists whose innovative work is helping to shape the future of music.

Brothers Osborne released a deluxe edition of their third studio album, Skeletons, on January 21. Originally released in October 2020, Skeletons features their current single “I’m Not For Everyone,” as well as their Top 25 hit “All Night.” Included on Skeletons Deluxe, “Younger Me” was released in April as a response to the overwhelming support TJ received after sharing his personal story. John and TJ wrote and produced the track, with Kendell Marvel serving as an additional co-writer. Initially breaking through with their debut album Pawn Shop, the Gold Certified project featured three GRAMMY-nominated tracks including the 2X Platinum Certified No. 1 smash hit “Stay A Little Longer,” Top 10 Platinum Certified hit “It Ain’t My Fault,” and Gold Certified Top 25 hit “21 Summer.” Their sophomore album, Port Saint Joe, was nominated for Best Country Album at the 61^st GRAMMY Awards and includes the Top 40 GRAMMY-nominated singles “Shoot Me Straight” as well as “I Don’t Remember Me (Before You).”

Brothers Osborne are currently on their WE’RE NOT FOR EVERYONE TOUR, hitting over 50 markets including New York, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Dallas, Atlanta and more. Brothers Osborne has previously toured with Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert and more. In 2019 the duo embarked on a Headlining World Tour including three sold-out nights at the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville which were recorded for their album, Live At The Ryman.

Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10am on Friday, March 25 at Ticketmaster.com and RoseMusicCenter.com.

It will be Beatlemania all over when The Fab Four – The Ultimate Beatles Tribute brings their award-winning concert to Rose Music Center at The Heights on Saturday, August 27.

The Emmy Award Winning Fab Four elevates far above every other Beatles Tribute with their precise attention to detail and uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ classics such as “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day In The Life,” “Twist And Shout,” “Here Comes The Sun,” and “Hey Jude”. Their incredible stage performance includes three costume changes representing every era of the Beatles ever-changing career, and has amazed audiences in countries around the world, including Japan, Australia, France, Hong Kong, The United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico and Brazil.

“Seeing The Fab Four is just like seeing The Beatles” – Entertainment Tonight.

Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10am on Friday, March 18 at Ticketmaster.com and RoseMusicCenter.com.

10 ?’s with Sueno’s Executive Chef Jorge Guzman

March 13, 2022 By Dayton937

Jorge Guzman is a partner and executive chef at the contemporary Mexican restaurant Sueno, in downtown Datyon. He also spends time in Minneapolis- running his restaurant Petite Leon, for which he recently nominated for a prestigious James Beard award for Best Chef, one of the highest honors in the culinary world. This is his 3rd nomination.

Born in Mexico City and raised in Mérida and the Yucatán, before relocating to Missouri when he was five. He spent summers in Mérida, surrounded by his grandmother, aunts and cousins around the big family table, give him a deep connection to the region and its cooking traditions. “It’s hard to convey the emotion I have for Mérida over written word. It is my home.”

Jorge recently made time to answer our standard Chef 10 questions:

What is your favorite ingredient to cook with?

I don’t have a favorite ingredient to cook with but I find vegetables to be more complex and enjoyable to cook with. You can do so much with vegetables and the choices are endless.

What ingredient do you dread?

I don’t really dread any ingredient but I really hate pealing shrimp for some reason.

What’s your favorite dish to make?

Right now my favorite dish to make is Frijol con Puerco. Its a traditional pork and bean stew from the Yucatàn. I grew up eating it and I really love cooking it. The smells and flavors really remind me of home.

What’s your favorite pig out food?

I have a major sweet tooth! In Minneapolis we have a bakery thats about 2 blocks away from our current home called Black Walnut. I can’t walk out of there without a box full of pastries for me and the family.

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

I really don’t get out much when I’m here because I’m working most of the time but if I can snag a sandwich from Grist its always a treat, as well as their focaccia bread . . .so good.

Focaccia from Grist

What’s your best advice for home chefs?

Be ok with failing and with being scared to try something new.

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

My wife’s brother, he died 6 years ago and I never got the chance to meet him

My sister who passed away shortly after birth before I was born, i think it would have been great to have an older sister

My best friend Scott who passed away while we were in college, we were supposed to take this culinary journey together and I think he’d be proud of me, to see how far I’ve gotten

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

There are quite a few chefs and operators that I look up to in the industry.

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

Really love hiking, there are some really great spots here.

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

I think getting the job at Surly (Surly Brewing in Minneapolis) was a really amazing thing for me. It finally gave me a platform to show people and the industry what I was capable of. I’m thankful for that I had the opportunity to work there at the time that I did.

Chef Jorge Guzman at the Brewer’s Table in 2015. Photo by Aaron Davidson

Sueño

607 E 3rd St,
Dayton, OH 45402-2120

(937) 453-0008

Tues- Sat 5-10pm

RUDE Wednesday Burlesque Showcase

March 13, 2022 By Dayton937

Wine down with RUDE Burlesque, and Third Perk Coffeehouse and wine bar, as the duo provides an evening of the best burlesque acts and drinks in Downtown Dayton and surrounding areas. With the support of guest DJs, comedians, musicans, and other artist, we know this is the best variety show in the Mid-West.

St Patrick’s Eve Bash 2022 w/ Dulahan

March 13, 2022 By Dayton937

Come jump start your St Patrick’s Day the evening before with Dulahan and a jam session at Wandering Griffin Brewery & Pub. Be ready for a rollicking time at our 2nd Annual St Paddy’s Eve Bash! All ages are welcome and there will be plenty of food and drink specials to be had. Help us kick start what’s sure to be a great St Paddy’s Day 2022!

And then crawl on back for a full day of Irish music, dance, food & drink specials on the official day!