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Valley Vineyards Wine & Chocolate Pairing

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Join us for a special evening at Valley Vineyards featuring 6 wines paired with 6 chocolates! We will pour 3 reds, 1 rose and 2 whites!

About this event

The pairings will be:

Cabernet Sauvignon with dipped date chocolate

Cabernet Franc – cherry chocolate

Rosé – almond chocolate

Riesling – dipped coconut chocolate

Scarlet Fusion – cranberry chocolate

Champagne – orange chocolate

**Ilan’s Raw Chocolates are all single origin from Peru, 70% Dark, all organic, vegan, GF, KF, and no refined sugar used***

 

$30 for the pairing with crackers

Celebrate Sustainable Living at Small Farm & Food Fest Aug 6th

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Five Rivers MetroParks will host Small Farm & Food Fest on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 10 am to 5 pm at Carriage Hill MetroParks, 7800 E. Shull Rd. This free, all-ages festival features hands-on activities, demonstrations, speakers and a pop-up farmers market that focuses on healthy eating and sustainable living.

Small Farm & Food Fest will offer a mix of modern-day and historical farming, gardening, food preparation, cooking, homesteading and home sustainability information.

“During the pandemic, we saw a lot of people go back to basics, whether it was baking bread from scratch or planting victory gardens,” said MetroParks education coordinator Rick Musselman. “All of these skills can help people live healthier, more sustainable lifestyles and we aim to spark and fuel those interests during Small Farm & Food Fest.”

The event will be held at the Carriage Hill MetroPark visitor center, historical farm and farm house.

  • Historical demos and workshops: From 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., festival attendees can view canned goods, heirloom vegetable and butter making displays.
  • Live animals: Visitors can learn more about the farm’s heritage breed animals and watch draft horse demonstrations.
  • Pop-up farmers market: Featuring local growers, artisans and more, the farmer’s market will feature more than 15 vendors.
  • Local food finds: Discover the importance of local produce and where to find fresh picks from the growers at the 2nd Street Market.
  • Speakers: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 12 local speakers will cover topics that include gardening, cooking, food prep, homesteading and more.

    • 10:00 to 10:30 AM: Curing Your Own Bacon at Home: Rick Musselman, Five Rivers MetroParks
    • 11:00 to 11:30 AM: Knife Skills in the Kitchen:
      Tim Pritchard, Five Rivers MetroParks
    • 12:00 to 12:30 PM: Baking and Cooking with Edible Flowers: Kate Lowry, Five Rivers MetroParks
    • 1:00 to 1:30 PM: Milling Your Own Grains at Home:
      Deb Spencer, Five Rivers MetroParks
    • 2:00 to 2:30 PM:  Making Homemade Beeswax Wraps: Shawna Balog, Five Rivers MetroParks
    • 3:00 to 3:30 PM: Stocking the Pantry:  Bryn Mooth, Edible Ohio Magazine
    • 4:00 to 4:30 PM: Cooking with Herbs:  Karen Purke McGuffey Herbs and Spice

    Historic Farm Barn Talks Schedule

    • 10:30 t0 11:00 AM: Caring for Rabbits: Mary Beth Hobson, Five Rivers MetroParks
    • 12:30 to 1:00 PM: How to Clean and Filet a Fish: Kelly Kingery, Five Rivers MetroParks
    • 1:30 to 2:00 PM: Start Growing Food for Fall: Betty Hoevel, Five Rivers MetroParks
    • 2:30 to 3:00 PM: Butter Making for Beginners: Jamie Burton
    • 3:30 to 4:00 PM: Caring for Chickens: Sue Nevins, Five Rivers MetroParks
  • For the family: Visitors can participate in historical games and enjoy tractor-pulled wagon rides.

Food will be available from a variety of local food trucks such as Kona Ice of Troy, Thai 1 On, Cumberland Kettle Corn, G’s Cue BBQ and El Buen Taco. Festivalgoers also will enjoy live music from noon to 4 p.m. at Carriage Hill MetroPark’s visitors center.

 

Head Out To The Greene County Fair

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The 183rd Greene County Fair begins its run Sunday, July 31, through Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the Greene County Fairgrounds, 120 Fairground Road. Xenia, OH. 

“We’ve been waiting 365 days for this.” Said Kala Benton, one of the fair’s directors. “It is amazing when you think about it. Just a couple of weeks ago here at the Greene County Fairgrounds there wasn’t much activity and now the people, animals, food trailers, vendors and rides which move in soon, it looks a little like a scaled down version of Disneyland and we couldn’t have done any of it without our dedicated staff, directors’, and volunteers. A well-oiled machine.” Benton added.

The Greene County Fair is the oldest fair west of the Alleghenies. A nice mix of rides, games, food & entertainment await fairgoers.  Plus, the 4H tradition continues with proud young people showing their prize-winning animals. 

FAIR HOURS

Our fair opens at 8am – and closes following that evening’s grandstand event.

Daily Gate Admission $8 (9 and under free with paying adult) Plus, parking is always FREE. 

SUNDAY, JULY 31, OPENING DAY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: 

Rabbit showmanship and judging, English Horse Show & Showmanship, 4-H Show, Sheep Decorating Contest, with our opening ceremonies at the grandstands- 6pm. 

Followed by the always fun kiddie calf scramble at 7pm, then the older kids get to try their best for their calf scramble. Folks if you’ve never experienced a calf scramble, you are in for some laughs. It’s a hoot. (Please do not attempt this at home.) 

During the week we have a food drive event with a discount on admission for a non-perishable food item donation, family fun night with discounted ride wristbands, demo-derby, harness racing, truck and tractor pulls, great fair food, plus much more. (Please keep in mind our rides do not open until Monday, August 1.) 

Due to rising fuel and general increased costs, the previous announced ride wrist bands price has increased to $20. But on Family Fun Day- August 3, wristbands are just $15 after 4pm. AGAIN WEDNESDAY ONLY, all other days of ride operations, bands are priced at $20. 

On Wednesday, August 3, a special tribute will take place for the late Greene County Sheriff Gene Fischer at 5pm. Sheriff Gene was a huge supporter of our fair and he and is wife would show up early and stay late. 

Tons more information and a complete schedule of events, log on to  www.greenecountyfairgrounds.com. Follow us on Facebook, and Instagram.

Dave Hill & FlashBreak – An Evening of Comedy & Music!

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Join us on Wednesday, August 3rd for a very special engagement with comedian / musician Dave Hill with special local guest FlashBreak at The Brightside Music & Event Venue in Dayton Ohio (905 E 3rd St).

HOW TO GO?  Wednesday, August 3, 2022The Brightside Music & Event Venue in Dayton Ohio (905 E 3rd St)Doors 7:30pm / Show 8-10:30pmAdvance tickets: $20 / Day of show: $25Ages 18+See additional info below

ABOUT DAVE HILLDave Hill is a comedian, writer, actor, and musician originally from Cleveland but now living in New York City. He has appeared on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Girls5eva, Joe Pera Talks with You, Inside Amy Schumer, @midnight, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, The Tick, and The Jim Gaffigan Show among other programs. And he plays a Devo-obsessed weed dealer in the new film Drunk Bus starring Ozark’s Charlie Tahan and Will Forte. Dave has also starred in his own TV series, The King of Miami, on the MOJO Network, which was cancelled even though Dave really liked it.
Dave is a regular contributor to public radio’s This American Life and Live from Here with Chris Thile (formerly Prairie Home Companion) and also hosted his own radio show, The Goddamn Dave Hill Show, on WFMU in Jersey City, New Jersey for five years. Dave also hosts the podcast The Dave Hill Goodtime Hour and is the resident heavy metal expert on Malcolm Gladwell and Rick Rubin’s Broken Record podcast.

La Comedia Presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

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Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.

A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius.

Coldwater Cafe remains one of the area’s BEST!

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“I haven’t been there in a while….how was it?” since COVID, that question has been asked about everything from KINGS ISLAND to AX THROWING, THE SCHUSTER CENTER to RIVERSCAPE. One restaurant where the answer is a consistent ‘It was amazing’ is the Coldwater Cafe in Tipp City. 5 hungry men headed up 75 North on a hot day in July to see how the Cafe was doing! Hard to put into words the experience we had.

To start, imagine a 95 degree evening, sun beating on the sidewalks…you pull into to Tipp City, and like a miracle of God, the front space at Coldwater is wide open. That earns 1 star…more to come.

We were seated on time for our reservation, which has become a crapshoot for many restaurant goers. Star! From there, we were greeted by our waitress, Kelly, a longtime server for the Cafe, who got down to business immediately….martinis, wine, beer….she knew her crowd! Another Star! We ordered some appetizers, the charcuterie, which was literally a spot-on array of meat, cheese, sweets and savories. To complement, we added the mussels (one of the diners with us is a mussel snob and he gave them two thumbs way up!.) There wasn’t a morsel left from our first course. STAR!

***Out came the warm hand towels…I mean, who doesn’t love the warm hand towel!! (A Coldwater Staple!)  STAR!

As we chatted and enjoyed some wine and bread, Kelly kept us well entertained, joining our fun and adding her own take on things. When dinner arrived, seamlessly timed, 5 men were very happy. Lobster-Crab cakes were a hit! The NY Strip got rave reviews! The AHI tuna salad scored high and everyone talked, at length, about how their dinner was ‘the best!’ STAR!

Before we could ask for checks, Kelly recommended their homemade desserts….I mean, we were FULL! And then….’you must have the carrot cake’ (we did, delicious); ‘you must have the bread pudding’ (we did, home-run); and you must have the chocolate cake (we did….wowzer!). STARS!!

We sat, center of the dining room just talking about the experience! It was one of those nights when everything clicked…and that seems to be the energy of Coldwater Cafe! Solid. Scrumptious and Social. The ingredients are all there…you should be too!

STARS all around!

Here’s the new summer menu:

 

Coldwater Cafe

19 E. Main Street,
Tipp City, OH. 45371

(937) 667-0007

Tues – Thurs 11am – 8pm

Fri & Sat 11am – 9pm

Smoothie Bar Opening in Wright-Dunbar

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Juicing Jammers Juice and Smoothie Bar, which started out in 2007, as Dayton’s first Black owned and woman owned mobile juicery. Owner Tawnni Miles is a registered Nurse who started her business in 2017 with a small refrigerator in Tae Winston’s  Entrepreneur Shop.  She then purchased her trailer in 2020. She’s been operating at events and farmer’s markets around town. Now she’ signed a multiple year lease with Wright Dunbar, Inc.  Tawnni shared that it’s surreal to now have this location, where she first now house her shop.

The Soft Opening is on Friday, July 29, 2022 10am to 3pm at 13 North Williams St. located in the Historic Wright Dunbar Business District.

The brick-and-mortar space will allow for an expanded menu to include yogurt bowls, acai bowls, lemonades, overnight oats, avocado toast, fruit bowls and salads.  Her smoothies run $8 for a 16 oz cup.


Miles shared she worked at McDonald’s growing up and the customer service training she received there taught her so much about dealing with customers.

Tawnni said, “As a registered nurse, I knew changing our diets was key to curing the ailments attacking health. So, what better way than to show up with the healthiest and most nutritious juices, lemonade, and yogurt bowls”.

As part of their opening they are asking customers to help name the smoothies, so you can sample the four smoothies and then submit their choice for names.  On Monday they will release the winning names.  Here’s a peak at the opening menu:

Juicing Jammers

13 North Williams St
Dayton, OH 45402

(937) 245-4974

Tues- Sat 10- 6pm

Follow them on Facebook or Instagram.

Curtain UP on Starbucks at the Schuster!

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Starbucks equals Big bucks, and it holds true in their location inside the Wintergarden at the Schuster Center. The Grand Opening, July 28th, saw lines of excited guests including the downtown workforce, city residents and the curious! “We have had a nice crowd today,” said Kailey Y. of DaytonLive. For most folks, it was hard to resist the $2/drink promotional. The Schuster Center Starbucks location, which offers the entire array of products, (drinks, food, bagged coffees, etc….) has some tables in the WinterGarden for the ‘sit and study’ crowd, as well as pick up and go! (The best way to do that is to pull up on Second Street and hustle in and out of the coffee shop!)

Surrounded by the banners and ad-boards for the Schuster, the site is sure to have a positive impact on getting the word out about upcoming shows, etc. Private events are still happening at the Schuster, but to ensure Starbucks remains available, the entrance to the Performance Place will be open on those days to grant access to caffeine aficionados.

The site has been running a soft opening for some time, but the 28th of July was the BIG Moment for Starbucks fans. The site’s hours are  6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekends. On show nights at the Schuster Center, Starbucks will be open through the beginning of the production. Be sure and grab yourself a hot beverage and a few tickets for you and your friends for one of the upcoming events.

(Inside hint, I learned today when buying a refresher, ask it to be made with lemonade instead of water…..WOW, what difference!)

 

 

 

Empire Strikes Brass at The Levitt

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Asheville, NC-based Brass Funk Rock band Empire Strikes Brass has a lot to say with a big sound. Full of serious groove from a thumping rhythm section highlighted by lush horn arrangements played by a thick horn section, the band’s compositional roots as well as its creative and collaborative soul contribute lots of depth in their original tunes and covers that speak volumes to ESB’s evolution. The Band’s debut album was tapped as one of the year’s top 100 releases by WNCW 88.7 radio. Recording for their 3rd studio album will be taking place between shows in 2022 as the band writes and masters their new sounds while on tour.

Opening as part of GEM series: Intergalactic Space Force

Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, Intergalactic Space Force synthesizes the musical stylings of psychedelic rock, funk, reggae, and synth wave while exploring the sonic frontier of the cosmos. Intergalactic Space Force is Marcus Cornwell on lead guitar, Michael Jones on bass, Tom Kellogg on drums, Collin Morrill on rhythm guitar, and Steve Wagner on synthesizers and soundscapes. With their spectacular spacely sounding music, they invite all of us to go and explore the cosmos together.

Grant Program Promotes Cultural Tourism with Roadside Markers

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Thanks to a new partnership between the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) and William G. Pomeroy Foundation, Ohio communities can now highlight their stories, customs, and traditions through a roadside marker grant program named Legends & Lore®.

Launched by the Pomeroy Foundation in 2015, the Legends & Lore grant program helps communities commemorate their local folklore and legends, and promote cultural tourism with roadside markers. The OAC, which funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities, has joined the grant program as a state partner of the Pomeroy Foundation. The OAC will help vet grant applications and ensure the legitimacy of the folklore proposed for commemoration.

“Encouraging cultural tourism is an important part of promoting a vibrant Ohio arts economy,” said Donna S. Collins, OAC executive director. “The Ohio Arts Council looks forward to spotlighting local folk and traditional arts and culture through Legends & Lore.”

The Pomeroy Foundation is a philanthropic organization based in Syracuse, N.Y. One of the Foundation’s main initiatives is to help people celebrate their community’s history by providing grants for roadside markers. Since 2005, the Foundation has awarded close to 1,800 grants for markers and bronze plaques in 46 states and Washington, D.C.

“We are delighted to partner with the Ohio Arts Council to bring this unique grant opportunity to the Buckeye State,” said Deryn Pomeroy, trustee and director of strategic initiatives at the Pomeroy Foundation. “The Legends & Lore marker program has already helped communities around the country commemorate the cultural traditions, customs, and stories that are important to them. Through our partnership with the OAC, we look forward to recognizing Ohio’s diverse landscape of folk and traditional arts with roadside markers.”

More than 140 Legends & Lore marker grants have been awarded by the Pomeroy Foundation since the program’s inception. In addition to Ohio, Legends & Lore grants are currently available in the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, Idaho, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, and West Virginia. Prospective applicants must apply through a local 501(c)(3) organization, such as a historical society; nonprofit academic institution; or a local, state, or federal government entity.

There are two Legends & Lore grant rounds each year. The second Legends & Lore grant round in 2022 will open on Monday, Aug. 29. The deadline to submit a marker grant application during that round will be Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. Legends & Lore grant funding includes the full cost of a marker, pole, and shipping. To review program guidelines and details about how to apply online, visit the Foundation’s website: www.wgpfoundation.org/history/legends-lore/

Brunch Begins at Sueño This Sunday!

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Sueño is opening for brunch this Sunday from 11am -1pm.  Bringing the  Mexican culture to the brunch menu expect to experience Huevos Rancheros and many other traditional breakfast dishes in this swanky downtown eatery. And of course they have a selection of breakfast cocktails and their homemade horchata.  Reservations can be made online.

Here’s a peek at the menu:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sueño

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

(937) 453-0008
Monday – Saturday 5-10pm
Sunday 11am -1 pm
Street parking readily available in and around Webster station.

Calling all bakers: The Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest Is Back!

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Whether you’re grilling up family memories or creating air fryer favorites with your little chefs, discover a new way to bake qualifying Pillsbury products while creating a dish that’s destined for greatness. What can you use? Your waffle iron, grill, air fryer, and more! Enter for a chance to win.There are so many ways to homemade! Submit your recipe for a chance to win $50,000 in cash for yourself and $50,000 to donate to an eligible charity of your choice! See Official rules for list of charities.
Submit your recipe for a chance to win $50,000 in cash for yourself and $50,000 to donate to an eligible charity of your choice! See Official rules for list of charities.

The Little Cooking School For Sale

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Chef Jo and her husband Stan drew their business plan out on a napkin in Ghost Light Coffee in 2014. That October, The Little City Cooking School opened its doors in Oakwood.
Today she posted this on her facebook page:
Over the years, thousands of you have come to cook and laugh with us. We could never have been as successful without you. Even after 4 and a half months of closed doors due to Covid, you all came back! Our hearts are filled with gratitude that our business survived since many small businesses did not.
As we grew, we were blessed with amazing staff. Our Chefs and Prep Chefs are the best and have been so crucial in giving you great evenings of cooking at TLCCS.
Stan and I will be retiring as of Jan 1 2023. I’ve entered my 70th year (how did that happen!) and it’s time for us to step down from this wonderful little gem of a business. Because it has been so successful and enjoyable, we wanted to let all of our dear customers know of this business opportunity. We would love to see TLCCS keep bringing the community excellent cooking experiences. We are hoping to sell our home and business together, but we see this business having great growth potential in the future in another location. Believe me, if I were younger, I’d take it there!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you’ve given us in fulfilling a little plan from a napkin years ago.
Blessings,
Chef Jo
If you or someone you know are interested in finding out more about purchasing our business/home, please contact:
Brandon Owens
First Choice Business Brokers
513 392 6750
Please do not contact TLCCS directly.

W. Social Tap & Table Now Open in Wright Dunbar

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A ribbon cutting will be held with City of Dayton Commissioners, Dillin Corp & Wright Dunbar, Inc. (WDI) for W. Social Tap & Table on Monday, July 25, 2021, 11am at 1100 W Third Street, Dayton OH 45402. W. Social Tap & Table is a joint venture between Wright Dunbar, Inc., and Dillin Corp. 

This $2.1 million dollar project will be the first food hall in Dayton.  The former 6685 Square foot conference center will have 5 local independent restaurants, coffee & bar with indoor and outdoor dining.  The project has been in the predevelopment stage since 2019 in collaboration with WDI and Wright-Dunbar Village Neighborhood Association.  “Dillin Corp. has been a great partner to work with from day one.  Larry Dillin understood the desire to bring quality food to West Dayton and support our local entrepreneurs”, said Jeff Jackson, Neighborhood President.  

The Lumpia Queen and the Mayor

Construction began mid July 2021.  W. Social is located adjacent to the National Aviation Heritage Historical Park in the Historic Wright Dunbar Business District.  The goal of this project is to bring much needed food choices to West Dayton while supporting local entrepreneurs. W. Social will also support the growing residential neighborhood as well as the continued growth, investment, and redevelopment of the business district. “This project is perfectly aligned with the City’s asset-based development approach which focuses on development that builds community capacity and leverages private investment,” said Veronica Morris, Senior Economic Development Supervisor for the City of Dayton. 

Funded through private investment, equity, and City of Dayton West Dayton Development Trust Fund.  Local lending partner Wright-Patt Credit Union.

The Wright Dunbar Food Hall  opened for business on Monday, July 25th at 7am for coffee from Grindhouse Coffee and breakfast from Soca Carribean.  The remaining restaurants and bar will open at 11am after a ribbon cutting with the Mayor, City Officials and the developers/owners of W. Social.

Illy’s Fire Pizza, The Lumpia Queen, Taco Street and De’Lish will serve up food to the public from 11a-9p daily, with later hours on the weekends. Grindhouse and Soca will be open from 7a-10a for breakfast with Grindhouse winding down at 4p. The bar will be open from 11-9p daily with later hours on the weekend. Sunday is beer and wine sales only.
“We are ready for today!”, said Rob Barry, General Manager of W. Social. “Everyone has worked hard on their menus and the staff is ready to meet their regulars!”
W. Social will hold a Grand Opening block party on Friday, August 5th featuring live music from Distant Cousinz with opener Top Secret along with dessert food trucks on the street and other exciting surprises. The event, managed by Dillin Events Team, is free to the public and attendees are encouraged to bring a chair. Williams street will be closed for the festivities, but online ordering from the restaurants inside W. Social will be available to everyone.
“It is beyond awesome to experience W. Social in all its glory”, said Jeff Jackson, local neighborhood HOA President and Wright Dunbar Inc board member. “It’s great to have this vibe right here in the Wright Dunbar neighborhood!”

BootyMix at Riverscape

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BootyMix is a high intensity, hip-hop dance fitness class presented by The Ninth Beat that gives you the courage to move your body your way and feel comfortable in your own skin. It’s a sweat drenching, booty poppin’, soul quenching dance party that you never knew you needed. The class and choreography is set similar to a HIIT based workout.

You’ll have opportunities to get that heart rate pumping as well as opportunities to slow down and focus on your breath. Class is always built for all levels, so no matter if you are just starting out or looking for something to push you to your limits, you’ll be able to find what you need.

It’s Summer Restaurant Week

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Every restaurant approaches the week differently, but overall, you’ll be able to pick up a three-course meal for $20.22, $25.22, or $30.22 at many of the Dayton areas finest restaurants. As we continue to navigate the pandemic, many restaurants are also offering carryout in addition to dine-in.