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Spring & Summer Bierfest At Liederkranz Club

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Come enjoy this highly acclaimed, semi-annual Liederkranz beer tasting party. Sample 10 different seasonal beers during our sampling tour which will begin at 7:00 p.m. The Bierfest will include snacks and great door prizes. Food, including brats and metts, and a variety of beers and other drinks will be available for purchase. RESERVE EARLY TO ENSURE AMPLE SUPPLY. Members $20. Guests $25. $30 at the door for everyone. Admission for designated drivers is FREE. Register and prepay at dayton-liederkranz-turners-inc.square.site

 

5 Fun Facts about the Dayton Dragons

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PLAY BALL!  Our own Dayton Dragons, a High-A affiliate of the Reds, are set to begin their 23rd season of baseball in the Midwest League. The Dragons kicked off their 2023 season on April 6 with a road series and play their home opener at Day Air Ballpark today, Tuesday, April 11, against the Great Lakes Loons at 7:05 p.m.The Dragons continue to be a Dayton favorite, and Day Air Ballpark is hands-down one of the best places in the country to see a baseball game! To celebrate the return of baseball to downtown Dayton, we’ve put together a short list of 5 Fun Facts about the Dragons and the 2023 season!

1. The Dragons Boast the Longest Sellout Streak in North American Professional Sports

The Dragons are one of Dayton’s top attractions and one of the most successful teams in professional baseball. The Dragons have sold out a record 1,441 consecutive home games over the past 22 years–the longest sellout streak in North American professional sports! But that streak is in jeopardy as the 2023 season approaches, and the Dragons need your help to keep it alive. A variety of season ticket packages are available, including the popular Family Club options. Single game tickets are also now on sale. Check out the video above, highlighting the Dragons’ commitment to the community, and let’s show our Dragons some love in return!

2. Dragons Kids Club Offers Affordable Family Fun

Dayton Dragons mascot Heater with kids

The Dayton Dragons Kids Club returns for its 10th year in 2023 and offers a great family fun value. The full package of the Dragons Kids Club is just $24.99 per child and carries a total value of over $100. Each Kids Club member receives:

  • Dragons home green Sunday jersey.
  • Dragons insulated lunchbox.
  • Dragons Sunday hat.
  • Hot Head Burritos Kids meal voucher.
  • Two (2) Dragons game tickets.
  • Dragons activity booklet.
  • The chance to win various experiential prizes.

Parents can sign up their children online at daytondragons.com/kidsclub, in person at the Dragons Den team store during Dragons games, by emailing [email protected] or by phone at 937-228-2287.

3. Downtown Dayton’s Water Street District, Home to Day Air Ballpark, is Booming!

A view of Day Air Ballpark from The Foundry at the AC Hotel Dayton

The Dragons’ home, Day Air Ballpark, is located in the heart of the vibrant Water Street District–one of the hottest locations in Dayton! By late 2024, developers will have completed $250 million worth of projects in the area. The Water Street District is home to the newly opened AC Hotel Dayton, which will offer spectacular views of the ballpark from its rooftop restaurant, The Foundry, opening in May. You can find the Moeller Brew Barn and Lock 27 Brewing, part of the Dayton Ale Trail, next to the stadium, as well as a number of dining options within walking distance. Performing arts venues like the Schuster Center and Victoria Theatre are also located nearby. Numerous housing options are part of the Water Street District, including the newly opened Sutton and Monument apartments, and work is underway on The Delco, a residential/office/retail complex located in the former Medelsons Liquidation Outlet building.

4. The Dragons Have Partnered with Tipico Sportsbook for 2023

Dragons Diamond Deal

Tipico Sportsbook, a leading sports betting operator, and the Dragons recently unveiled the newly named Tipico Centerfield Party Deck at Day Air Ballpark, and Tipico has been named the exclusive fireworks series sponsor this season. Tipico has also introduced a welcome offer for new Ohio users to receive two Dragons game tickets and a $20 team store e-gift card. New Tipico users (up to 1,000 new customers) will receive an email from a Dragons representative with instructions on how to claim their two tickets following their first-time deposit. Details on the promotion can be found at daytondragons.com/diamonddeal.

5.  How Many Dragons Players Have Gone on to the Majors?

Joey Votto playing for the Dayton Dragons

Glad you asked! To date, 131 former Dragons players have played in the Major Leagues, including 14 rookies in 2022. There were 46 former Dragons in the Major Leagues in 2022 including 23 with the Reds. A few Dragons who have gone on to notable Major League careers include Austin Kearns, Adam Dunn, Joey Votto (pictured), Homer Bailey, Jay Bruce and Johnny Cueto.

Get Your Tickets and Cheer on the Dragons!

The Dragons are scheduled to play 66 home games during the regular season. Game times are 7:05 p.m. for Tuesday through Saturday games, and Sundays are 1:05 p.m. Exceptions include Saturday, April 15 at 1:05 p.m. and Saturday, April 29 at 1:05 p.m. Gates open one hour prior to game time.

Dayton Dragons 2023 Season Schedule

As mentioned earlier, a variety of season ticket packages and single game tickets are available for the 2023 season. Tickets can be purchased at the Dragons Box Office located to the left of the main entry gates at Day Air Ballpark and through the following outlets:

  • Online at daytondragons.com
  • By calling the Dragons Box Office at 937-228-2287
  • Ticketmaster charge-by-phone at 937-228-2323

The Dragons Box Office will be open throughout the season from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. On weekend game dates, the Dragons Box Office will open at 11 a.m. and close in the seventh inning. The box office will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays when the team is on the road.

This article originally appeared on the Dayton CVB website and is reprinted with permisssion

This Must Be the Party hits the stage this Friday at The Brightside

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One of the most celebrated music events in Dayton during the last decade is back! This Must Be the Party is a local super group who performs a fantastic tribute to The Talking Heads. Fans love the complete recreation of the classic album and documentary film Stop Making Sense that they perform! Catch them for an exclusive show Friday April 14, 2023 at The Brightside, in downtown Dayton.

Few bands are as well-known in the music industry as the Talking Heads. The band, which was founded in the middle of the 1970s, contributed to the development of a new musical genre that would later come to rule the radio in the 1980s. The Talking Heads were one of the most innovative and forward-thinking bands of their period with their special fusion of rock, groove, and New Wave. It’s no wonder that Dayton audiences love this tribute show!

Due to the Covid shutdown, This Must Be the Party hasn’t performed since 2019, so this is a highly anticipated event! The best part is that part of the proceeds from this show go to benefit The Seedling Foundation, an organization that supports the arts magnet at Stivers School for the Arts. It’s a musical celebration to support music education!

If you’ve had the pleasure of seeing this amazing show already, you know how much fun to expect! (Pro tip: Wear comfortable shoes!) This go around, there is a very special guest joining the show. Sammi Garett, from the national touring acts Turquaz, Cool Cool Cool, & The Bump Assembly, is flying in from Brooklyn to join the crew! She’s an absolutely fabulous singer and performer, and she’s excited to perform in Dayton for the first time.

Local original band, Intergalactic Space Force, is kicking off the show at 8:30pm, shortly after doors open. They were Dayton Battle of the Bands finalists last year, and always love an opportunity to perform at The Brightside.

After the Stop Making Sense headlining show, if you’re still ready to boogie, Freekbass will be making his Brightside debut with a “Solo Grooves” after party.

If you get hungry, the venue has coordinated with Phat & Rich to be on site to serve your needs. The Mexican inspired cuisine is a hit with concert goers, so go hungry and hang on the Brightside’s awesome patio between sets.

If you’re looking for a place to pre-game, organizers recommend going to Tender Mercy for their amazing cocktails. “Not only is Tender Mercy our neighbor, they are one of the primary sponsors of this event!” event organizer, Libby Ballengee told us. “Their sister restaurant Sueño, is an amazing spot for dinner too, but I’d get reservations first!”

This Must Be the Party promises to be one of the most memorable events of the spring!

*The band includes: Khrys Blank, Nathan Lewis, Patrick Himes, Brian Hoeflich, Erich Reith, Aaron Holmes, Matt Byanski, Eric Cassidy, Nathan Peters, Christopher Corn, Brian Spirk, with special guest Sammi Garett.

HOW TO GO?

When: April 14, 2023

Where: The Brightside Music & Event Venue, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH

– $30 Advance General admission tickets (highly recommend purchasing advance to guarantee spot)

– $35 Day of show

TICKET LINK: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/69946/orders/new

 

First Ohio Bottle Lottery of the Year

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Ohio Liquor has announced a spring bottle lottery to give as many Ohioans as possible a chance to purchase a bottle. Featuring an impressive assortment of artisan-crafted bourbons from celebrated distilleries throughout the United States, this lottery includes a distinct selection of products from Blanton’s, Elmer T. Lee, Michter’s, Parker’s, Weller, and Willett Family Estate.

The Spring Bottle Lottery is now open and will open and all entries must be submitted by 11:59 pm on April 17, 2023.

While you may enter for any or all of the bottles listed in this lottery, you are only eligible to win the right to purchase one bottle.

BOTTLE TASTING NOTES

BLANTON’S STRAIGHT FROM THE BARREL – $150

Blanton’s Straight From the Barrel was named for former distillery president Colonel Albert B. Blanton, who always had a special private reserve of bourbon stored in legendary Warehouse H. The Blanton’s brand was launched in 1984, when Elmer T. Lee introduced the world to Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon a year before he retired. In doing so, he revolutionized the industry with the world’s first single barrel bourbon. Blanton’s Straight From the Barrel was the third version created, after the Original 93 proof and Gold 103 proof. A cask-strength bourbon beloved by Blanton’s fans, its high alcohol by volume is intense and powerful, yet inviting. With nutty, caramel, and vanilla notes of flavor and a warming finish, get ready to experience a pour that’s unfiltered, uncut, and unbelievable.

Tasting Notes

  • Aroma: Dark chocolate, caramel, with earthy undertones of walnut and hazelnut
  • Flavor: Warm vanilla, oak, toasted nuts, and a rich spiciness with hints of butterscotch or honey
  • Finish: Powerful, dry, and warm

ELMER T. LEE SINGLE BARREL – $40.99 

Elmer T. Lee, the revered Master Distiller for Buffalo Trace for 36 years, was also an innovator who brought the first mass-produced single barrel products to market. Named in honor of the Master Distiller Emeritus, this whiskey is hand-selected and bottled to the taste and standards set forth by Elmer T. Lee himself. It is a high rye single barrel that is perfectly balanced and rich, which is very fitting for a man who knew how great bourbon should taste.

Tasting Notes

  • Aroma: Clove, vanilla, and old leather
  • Taste: Balances fruit, honey, and vanilla with a light spiciness
  • Finish: A long and warm finish

MICHTER’S SINGLE BARREL 20 YEAR BOURBON – $1,149.99 

While Michter’s regularly samples its barrels to see how its whiskey is aging, they pay extra special attention to them once they’re over 17 years old. Michter’s considers 17-20 years the “fork in the road point,” when certain barrels of whiskey can achieve an extraordinary level of quality. Master Distiller Dan McKee personally selects from those barrels for the brand’s very limited bottling of its opulent Michter’s 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

Tasting Notes

  • Aroma: Intense notes of black cherry
  • Flavor: Rich molasses and honeysuckle, with notes of roasted pecans and toasted charred oak

OLD FITZGERALD 19 YEAR BOTTLED-IN-BOND – $239.99

Each spring and fall, a new edition to the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond series is released. Inspired by an original 1950’s Old Fitzgerald diamond decanter, the packaging and series honor both the history of the Old Fitzgerald brand and the historic Bottled-in-Bond designation. The Old Fitzgerald line is well known for its distilling pedigree, as the brand was first registered in 1884 and was eventually sold to “Pappy” Van Winkle during Prohibition. In 1999, Heaven Hill bought the brand and began distilling it at Bernheim Distillery in Louisville, KY.

Tasting Notes

  • Aroma: Pepper and baking spices
  • Flavor: Rich butterscotch, cocoa powder, and complex spices, along with dried fig notes
  • Finish: Warm baking spices with milk chocolate and a pepper finish; finally, a hint of toasted oak

PARKER’S HERITAGE COLLECTION 16TH EDITION – $174.99

The 16th edition of the Parker’s Heritage Collection consists of 67% 13-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey that has been double barreled and then blended post-aging, and 33% 15-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. The 13-year-old bourbon was aged on Floors 5, 6, and 7 of Rickhouse Q, then re-barreled in new American white oak barrels with a Level 3 Char for four weeks. Next, it was blended with 15-year-old bourbon aged on Floors 2 and 5 of Rickhouse II. The double barreling of the 13-year-old bourbon helped to bring out even more oak and spice notes from the barrel, while further blending with older bourbon helped to create a unique, bold, and balanced flavor profile. At bottling, the liquid was uncut and non-chill filtered to preserve its complex flavors and truly distinctive character.

Tasting Notes

  • Aroma: Oak forward with hints of butterscotch and caramel
  • Flavor: Spiced notes mixed with sweetness and light oak tannins
  • Finish: Long and warm with elements of dark chocolate, baking spices, and white pepper

WELLER SINGLE BARREL – $49.99

William Larue Weller first produced his legendary wheated bourbon in 1849. The pioneering distiller was the first to substitute wheat for the traditional rye grain in the mash bill. Weller’s gentle, mild, and smooth sipping experience changed whiskey as we know it. Handpicked and bottled one exceptional barrel at a time, this special release is bourbon to be savored, delivering nuanced variations from the aging process. For the refined bourbon palate, no two barrels are quite the same. Expect distinct, full-bodied flavor in the celebrated tradition of Weller’s wheated bourbon.

Tasting Notes

  • Aroma: Cherry and mint, fading to vanilla
  • Flavor: Caramel and baking spices with hints of cocoa explode on the palate
  • Finish: Cinnamon, coffee, and a hint of pepper

WILLETT FAMILY ESTATE 6 YEAR BOURBON – $131

Willett Family Estate Bourbon is unique in that this designation is used solely for the Willett family’s Private Barrel Selection program, and is the only label of its kind in existence. This single barrel Kentucky bourbon is aged for six years and bottled at barrel proof without chill filtration, resulting in a straight bourbon whiskey of rare depth and complexity.

Tasting Notes

  • Aroma: Light and oaky aroma with dusty and funky undertones
  • Flavor: Earthy and smooth
  • Finish: Sweet on the mid-palate

WILLETT FAMILY ESTATE 8 YEAR BOURBON – $235.98

Like the Willett Family Estate 6 Year Bourbon, the Willett Family Estate 8 Year Bourbon is a single barrel offering released annually in limited quantities. Aged for two years longer than its above counterpart, it’s an ultra-premium, barrel-strength, non-chill filtered Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey that is highly anticipated by enthusiasts each year.

Tasting Notes

  • Aroma: Creamy, nutty almonds alongside vanilla, mint, and candied cinnamon
  • Flavor: Effervescent blend of sweet and spice
  • Finish: Lingering finish from front to mid-palate

Enter the lottery here.  Your driver’s license/ID is used for verification purposes, so the information that you enter on this form must match the information on your license/ID.

You must be at least 21 years old and a resident of Ohio to enter the lottery. Military service members stationed in Ohio are also eligible to enter.

Heinz Introduces New Spicy Ketchup Flavors

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Heinz has introduced four fiery additions to their line of sauces with the launch of new Heinz Hot Varieties.

Featuring unique pepper bases with varying heat levels, new Heinz Hot Varieties include a new lineup of three Spicy Ketchup flavors alongside the brand’s first-ever Heinz Hot 57 Sauce.

Heinz Launches New Spicy Ketchup Flavors And New Heinz Hot 57 Sauce

Here are the new varieties:

  • Heinz Spicy Ketchup Chipotle (medium) features the brand’s signature thick and rich ketchup blended with chipotle.
  • Heinz Spicy Ketchup Jalapeño (hot) features classic thick and rich ketchup blended with jalapeño.
  • Heinz Spicy Ketchup Habanero (hotter) features thick and rich ketchup blended with habaneros to create a flavorful and very hot twist on a classic sauce.
  • Heinz Hot 57 Sauce features classic 57 Steak Sauce blended with real jalapeño peppers for a simple way to add zest and heat to proteins and sides.

Heinz Hot Varieties are rolling out now to select major retailers nationwide, including Heinz Spicy Ketchup for a suggested price of $3.99 per 14-oz squeezable bottle, and Heinz Hot 57 Sauce for a suggested price of $5.59 per 10-oz bottle.

Ted Nugent’s “Adios Mofo ‘23 Tour” Coming to Huber Heights

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After a long, explosive onstage career that began six decades ago in Detroit, Ted Nugent is planning to tour for a final time, his representatives said. The Motor City Madman announced a summer run called the “Adios Mofo ‘23 Tour”, which will bring the multi-platinum guitar icon back to Huber Heights, OH for a performance at Rose Music Center on Thursday, August 10.

 

Ted Nugent has carved a permanent place in rock & roll history as the ultimate guitar-shredding showman, selling more than 40 million albums, performing over 6,500 high-octane live shows, and continuing to set attendance records at venues around the globe. Nugent was named Detroit’s Greatest Guitar Player of All Time by readers of MLive, and his no-holds-barred career spans five decades of multi-platinum hits. From the ground breaking Amboy Dukes’ hit “Journey to the Center of the Mind,” to classics like “Stranglehold” (ranked in the Top 100 Classic Rock Songs and #1 Guitar Lick), “Cat Scratch Fever,” (32nd Best Hard Rock Song of All Time) Damn Yankees chartbuster “High Enough,” and cult classic “Fred Bear,” (the most requested song for radio airplay in Michigan & Wisconsin), Ted and his inimitable sound have been featured on VH1’s Behind the Music, A & E’s Biography and more.

For millions of passionate music lovers everywhere, Ted delivers the Ultimate Life Soundtrack. A Ted Nugent show is not just a performance — it’s a fire-breathing celebration!

Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10am on Friday, April 14 at Ticketmaster.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office.

“Charcuterie it’s not just for cocktail hour”

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I am always on the hunt for a great brunch spot.  This weekend we found a gem.  Tucked in a shopping plaza in Troy, just a short drive from downtown Dayton is redBERRY.  Its name gives homage to the love of the red berry in Troy, home to the Strawberry Festival.  I was in Sidney for work, and was just driving back home and googled places for brunch near me.  redBERRY came up in the search and I am so glad it did.  There was a short wait when we arrived so we added our name to the list and started looking over the menu.  Things seemed just too good to be true.  This is a very diverse menu.  Everything from typical breakfast items to great sandwiches a salads.  Bloody Mary’s and even a Mimosa flight.  Well, I knew where I was starting!
We we taken to a booth and offered drinks.  We chose the Mimosa Flight – which included traditional orange, pineapple, cranberry and grapefruit. They come served in mini mason jars with a garnish and clearly labeled.  Not only is it a cute offering – it’s delicious.  We also ordered a starter of the skillet cinnamon roll.  I have said for years that I’ve never met a cinnamon roll that I didn’t like.  However, my favorite cinnamon roll comes from Ann Sather’s in Chicago…this certainly gave Ann a run for her money.  Full of flavor, perfectly cooked in the iron skillet and topped with homemade vanilla bean cream cheese frosting (yes you can see the vanilla in the icing).  Let’s just say, I would go back for the cinnamon roll alone!
We then ordered our brunch.  While there were so many options it was hard to choose.  We had to try the pancake charcuterie board.  It is enough for two or maybe three people to share.  It included healthy options like berries, fruit and nuts.  It also included silver dollar pancakes, sausage and bacon, fried eggs, and toppings (peanut butter, syrup, jam).  This was a culinary delight.
Other menu options include things like: Grilled PBBB&J – mini masterpieces of peanut butter, redBERRY jam, sliced banana, bacon with local honey on toasted wheat bread.  Hangover Chips – kettle chips covered with sausage gravy, bacon, red onion, pepper, american cheese and topped with two over easy eggs. Chicken and Waffles, Omelettes, Skillets, Three different Benedicts, Brisket and Eggs, redBERRY parfait and even Avacado Toast. There drink menu has mimosas, a redBERRY mary, and even Happy Coffee.
redBERRY is busy and clearly popular with the locals.  However, this not so local guy will be back!  Take the short drive to Troy…it’s worth it!
Tuesday – Sunday
6:30am – 2pm

Figleaf LIVE! presents Chris Lucas

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Join us in the taproom every Thursday from 6-9pm!!
I’ll be singing your favorites and taking requests; the bar will be serving up the adult beverage goodness; and the kitchen staff has got something good for everyone on the menu!
We keep it family friendly, so don’t hesitate to load up the kids or meet up with the crew!
Come see why Figleaf Brewing Company is quickly becoming the “go-to” spot for live music in Butler County!!

CONERSATIONS: Saeed Jones

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Enjoy an evening with author Saeed Jones, as he shares his new poetry collection Alive At The End Of The World.

Saeed Jones is an essential author as well as a powerful voice in the world of literary activism, and his writing often engages the questions and nuances of identity. He has shaped his platform into a tool for social awareness, breakthroughs and connections with his no-holds-barred personality and unforgettable voice.

Saeed’s latest, Alive at the End of the World, is a poetry collection published in fall 2022. According to Publisher’s Weekly, “This penetrating collection shows Jones at his poetic best,” and Library Journal hails the book as, “Yet another masterly work.”

The conversation will take place inside The Tank at the Dayton Arcade (35 W 4th St, downtown Dayton). Metered street parking is free after 6 pm, or guests may park in the Reibold Garage.
Free & open to all. Registration is required. 

Victims of Love at Hollywood Gaming

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Revisiting the popular hits from the legendary band, The Eagles, The Victims of Love brings together musicians from bluegrass, rock and jazz sensibilities, to recreate the lush harmonies, instrumental virtuosity, and engaging stories in the classic songs.

Bird Walk at the Mound

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Birders, or aspiring birders, are encouraged to join GCP&T Naturalist, Jared Merriman, in search of the different bird species that call the Indian Mound Reserve home, or that migrate to this area during the year.
What will we find? Join us every third Saturday of the month to find out…
It is ok if you don’t have binoculars to participate, we will have limited sets to loan out.
Indian Mound Reserve: Williamson Mound Lot
2750 US Rt. 42 E Cedarville, OH 45314

Food Truck Spot Light: Ralph’s Mystery Food

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Not even a year old yet, Ralph’s Mystery Food Truck debuted last June. Owners Justin and Chet met on an online dating site, started a relationship and planned on taking over a family business.  But things changed during COVID and with both having food backgrounds, Justin with Red Lobster, Bob Evans and Max & Erma’s, and Chet managed a funnel cake trailer for Triple Treat Shows so they decided a food truck would give them the flexibility they wanted.

Korean Corn Dog

Korean Corn Dog- 1/2 corn dog, 1/2 fried cheese with yeast batter and panko bread crumbs and french fries. 

They say their most popular sellers really depends on the location but the traditional favorites are always popular. (Funnel Cakes, Fried Oreos, Hand Made and Dipped Corn Dogs, and Fresh Squeezed Lemonade).

The Korean Corn Dogs did well in several areas especially once they were seen and tried. Our Banana Pudding, S’mores, and Oreo Funnel Cakes are definitely  crowd pleasers as well as our  Strawberry Lemonade.

Oreo Funnel Cakes

Oreo Funnel Cakes

Here’s a sample menu for them, but they emphasize that the “mystery” in their name refers to their constantly changing menus and what they are going to serve at each stop.
Where to find Ralph’s Mystery Food Truck: 
April 16 11am – 5pm Town & Country Shopping Center for Food Truck Sundays.
Fri, May 19th 11am -2pm St. Albert the Great School, 104 W. Dorothy Lane
May 21 11am – 7pm Town & Country Shopping Center for Food Truck Sundays.
Fri, May 26th 4-9pm  – Middletown Food Truck Park 2145 S Breiel Blvd
Sat, June 3rd 10am – 5pm Dayton Pride- 23 N Main St., Dayton 10am-5pm
June 11 11am – 5pm Town & Country Shopping Center for Food Truck Sundays.
Be sure and tell them DaytonDining sent you!
And if that’s not enough to keep them busy, they also own Unhinged Balloons, making balloon arches, back drops and trendy displays.

Smoothie King Introduces 6 New Bowls

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Smoothie King, the country’s largest smoothie bowl destination, debuts osix all-new Smoothie Bowls at its more than 1,100 locations nationwide.Each Smoothie Bowl starts with a base of açaí or pitaya, commonly known as dragon fruit. Both açaí and pitaya are nutrient-dense superfoods, rich in antioxidants and vitamins. 

Smoothie King Introduces 6 New Smoothie Bowls

As part of Smoothie King’s Clean Blends promise, the six new Smoothie Bowls feature wholesome ingredients such as whole, non-GMO fruits and contain no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

The Açaí Bowls include:

  • PB Swizzle: Açaí blend, Purely Elizabeth granola, sliced banana, diced strawberries, whole blueberries and peanut butter drizzle.
  • Berry Goji Getaway: Açaí blend, diced mango, diced strawberries, shredded coconut, dried goji berries and honey drizzle.
  • Go-Go Goji Crunch: Açaí blend, Purely Elizabeth granola, diced strawberries, whole blueberries, dried goji berries and honey drizzle.

The Pitaya Bowls include:

  • Bee Berry Sting: Pitaya blend, Purely Elizabeth granola, diced strawberries, diced mango, whole blueberries and honey drizzle.
  • High Five: Pitaya blend, sliced banana, diced mango, shredded coconut, dried goji berries and honey drizzle.
  • PB Delight: Pitaya blend, Purely Elizabeth granola, sliced banana, whole blueberries, dried goji berries and peanut butter drizzle.

Smoothie Bowls will be available to all fans nationwide starting on April 6, 2023 in-store, through the drive-through or on the Smoothie King app.

Smoothie King Locations:

2321 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd, Washington Twsp
937-434-4100
open Mon – Fri 7am – 9pm, Sat 8am – 9pm

3510 Pentagon Blvd, Beavercreek
(937) 429-0779
Mon – Wed & Fri 7am – 9pm, Thurs 12:30 -1:30pm, Sat 8am – 9pm

Chef Margot’s Manna in Centerville- Pretty Swanky!

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Today I got a sneak peek of the new Centerville restaurant, that’s about a month away from opening. Manna Uptown, as it will be known, is Chef Margot Blondet’s newest creation that will feature a menu that is about 80% French inspired with a 20% Peruvian influence.   Chef Margot was looking through the dictionary for a name  for the new business when she came across Manna which means “food from the gods to feed the soul,” and knew that was it.  What was originally conceptualize as a bar has morphed into a restaurant with multiple dining rooms, 2 bars and a patio, that was created by joining 2 houses together.  One of the dining rooms will be the Versailles room, complete with a mural on the ceiling, mirrors and chandeliers. The main dining room, pictured below, will be upstairs and service by a 7 seat bar.

As described on their website, “Manna offers a taste of modern Europe and South America to any who extend a wanting hand. We aim to honor the artistry of the chefs and bar makers who’ve inspired us while defying tradition alongside.” expectation.

Inspired by the taste of modern Europe and the ambiance of the late 19th-century Victorian era, Chef Margot Blondet set out to create a sexy, sophisticated dining and cocktail experience.

Upon entering off the parking lot behind the building, you’ll enter the double doors and be greeted by staff as this antique desk.

Salar GM Brandie Perrine

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nestled in Centerville’s historic Uptown neighborhood, Manna offers its guests a journey through time and culture. The property maintains its original, historic architecture while housing Manna’s sleek, sensual cocktail bar and modern Victorian-era dining room both peppered with carvings, sculptures, chandeliers, and marble from Blondet’s travels across the globe.

The main bar has seating for 26, while the restaurant will seat about 150.

Chef Margot has again brought in Creative Cocktail Consultant Brian Van Flandern (who was the original trainer of the Salar bar staff) to create a menu of exotic cocktails, as well as train the staff in fine dining service standards, most commonly referred to as  Michelin Three-Star service.

Brian was named America’s Top Mixologist by The Food Network as well as one of the top ten bartenders and mixologists in the world. He’s worked at Michelin Star restaurants, has a top-selling cocktail book and been featured in notable publications such as the New York Times, USA Today and beyond!

Perrine shares, “we are lucky enough to have Brian in town this week training the Manna Uptown Front of House staff.” He started by teaching liquor history, sharing the backgrounds on the spirits, and paring theory and as I was leaving today the staff were arriving for service training that will allow Manna to offers a luxury experience to their guests.

It will be up to bar manager Jackson Wolph to maintain the standards Van Falndern is creating for the bar.  The bar will end up staying open a couple hours later than the dining room and having upscale cheese and charcuterie boards to serve once the kitchen is closes.

Chef Donivan Preston, who originally opened Table 33, has spent the past 4 1/2 years as the Sous Chef at Salar and will lead the kitchen at the new place.

He teased me with few menu items, including butter seared filets, prawns flamed in Hennessey and Beef bourguignon.

He also shared their pastry chef will be making a dessert using a recipe from Chef Margot’s grandmother- as well as a Lucuma ( a native fruit of Peru) Profiterole.

Perrine shared that they are planning a fundraising party for the leukemia and lymphoma society, where ticket proceeds will be donated to the charity.

Chef Margot has created a very upscale eatery and I can’t wait until they are serving! See you there!

Manna Uptown

61 W Franklin St.
Centerville OH 45459

937-972-1215

Hours:
Sunday – Thursday 11am – 9pm
Friday – Saturday 11am – 10pm

Bar will stay open an hour (or tw0) after dinning room- still working on details.

 

Dayton Dyngus Day

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Join the Dayton Polish Club in celebration of ‘Dyngus Day’! This traditional European celebration is held every Easter Monday and is widely celebrated across Poland. Dyngus Day celebrates the end of lent and the joy of Easter. Over the decades, this day has become a wonderful holiday to celebrate Polish-American culture, heritage, and traditions. The Dayton Polish club gathers annually on the Monday after Easter We invite you to join us for some great Polish food, games, drinks, and live music by The Trans Am Euro Mutts!