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“The Heights” Presents Ebony Burks Performing Live

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Dayton native Ebony Burks returns home to perform a free live concert in partnership with Huber Heights Summer Music Series.

As an accomplished vocalist, vocal producer, and hit songwriter from Dayton, Ohio. Her talent & professionalism has allowed her much success in multiple music genres. In a business where longevity is a rarity, she maintains her relevance by writing from her heart and singing from her soul.

Touring as backing vocalist or opening act for major artists such as Nikka Costa, Kci & Jojo, Ron Isley, Earth Wind & Fire, New Edition, Dru Hill, and El Debarge has opened many of her doors.

Her list of writing credits are extensive. Many artists have covered & released her records. Her credits include Bj The Chicago Kid, Antonique Smith, The Hamiltones, Heather Victoria, Kaitlyn Nikol,  Brandy Norwood, Bridget Mendler, Adam Hicks, Toni Braxton, Raheem Devaughn, Jhene Aiko, Gloria Gaynor, Timbaland, Blu Cantrell , Dr. Dre, Wu Tang Clan, Karen Clark Sheard, Layzie Bone, Quincy Jones’s signee XRiss, and more. After collaborating with successful Dance Music producer Alexander Perls, she gained major chart success by crossing over to EDM & House music. Scoring hits and remixes by some of Dance music’s popular DJ’s. Her credits include remixes with Tiesto, Dj Antoine, Dj Chus, Barillo, Kylian Nash and BBX.

 

Film & Tv  credits include Starz Network “BMF”, BET+ “The Family Business”, Fox’s “Shots Fired”, Disney’s “Lemonade Mouth”, BET’s “Gun Hill”, Warner Bros “New York Minute”, The CW’s “Hair Show”, Exodus Ent “30 Years To Life”, “Law & Order”, “Soul Food”, and more.

Tropical Smoothie Café Now Open in Springboro

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Tropical Smoothie Café opened a Springboro location today in the Wright Station, near Warped Wing Brewing Company. Owners Suresh and Roma Patel have over 20 franchise locations in the midwest, including the stores on Far Hills Avenue, on Wilmington Pike, and in Miamisburg.

Tropical Smoothie Café features a mix of fruit smoothies made with water and ice, not yogurt or milk. The menu also includes wraps, flatbreads, sandwiches and salads. Patel said the most popular smoothie is the Island Green. “It has spinach, kale, pineapple, mango, and banana and people really like it,” she said.

Some of what you’ll find on the menu:

CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN WRAP
grilled chicken, rice, black beans, cheddar, roasted pineapple salsa, romaine & jerk sauce. $8.79 590 calories

SUPERGREEN CAESAR CHICKEN WRAP
grilled chicken, romaine, spinach, shredded parmesan, tomatoes, parmesan crisps & caesar $8.79 600 Calories

BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP
grilled chicken, tomatoes, romaine, mozzarella, buffalo sauce & lite ranch $8.79 510 Calories

ISLAND PUNCH SMOOTHIE
peach, guava, passion fruit, mango & pineapple. $7.19 410 Calories

peach, guava, passion fruit, mango & pineapple

WATERMELON MOJITO® SMOOTHIE
watermelon, mint, strawberries & lime. $7.19. 370 Calories

Tropical Smoothie Café

52 Founders Dr
Springboro,OH 45066
(937) 550-4612
 Mon – Fri 7am – 9pm
Sat 8am – 9pm
Sun 9am-9pm

Xenia Donut Shop Introduces the Dirty 30 Eating Challenge

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Clay Fillinger, the owner of Glazed Donut Eatery, has just issued an eating challenge for donut lovers!  He explains, “you’ll have one hour to take on 30 of our glazed rings and 3 milks in 1 hour!  Succeed and you’ll earn the title Lord of the Rings along with a custom shirt to show off your flawless victory.”  He says this did a test run this morning and he predicts this will be great fun for the donut shop and the challenge eaters!

The Thirty Derby- First contestant!

You’ll need to reserve a time with the shop and prepay for the challenge- $45. They’ll cook you fresh donuts and if you succeed you’ll get your money back and a t-shirt to prove you did it and be featured on the Glazed social media and be on a sugar high all day!

Glazed Donut Eatery

607 N. Detroit Street
Xenia, OH 45385
937-736-2031
Tues- Fri 6am – 3pm or sold out
Sat & Sun 7am – 3pm or sold out

Three Local Breweries Medaled in the 2023 U.S. Open Beer Championship

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Breweries from Maui to Miami sent more than 9,000 beers(3,107 entries) representing 170 different styles to the 2023 U.S. Open Beer Championship. The U.S. Open Beer Championship judges more beer styles than any other competition in the world, with 47 categories. The U.S. Open Beer Championship, held in Oxford, Ohio, announced the medal winners and Grand National Champion.

Eudora Brewing Company came home with 3 medals, while Southern Ohio Brewing Company brought home one:

Category 5 – Australian Style Pale Ale
SILVER: Far Far Away – Eudora Brewing Company

Category 28 – Oatmeal Stout
GOLD: Thunderball – Eudora Brewing Company

Category 42 – Brown Porter
GOLD: Mother Fuggle – Eudora Brewing Company

Category 60 – Belgian Pale Ale
BRONZE: Blown Fuse – Southern Ohio Brewing, LLC

Category 100- Vegetable Beer
SILVER: “Beet” of my Heart – Carillon Brewing Co – Oh

Category 141 – Historical Beer – Cat B – Kentucky Common Beer
BRONZE: Corliss – Carillon Brewing Co – Oh

Englewood Eatery Adds Breakfast Service

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Home Sweet Home Cafe in Englewood is adding breakfast to the menu.  Starting July 13th they’ll be serving breakfast from 8am – 11am Thursday – Saturday. They explain they’ve made the menu super efficient for the kitchen so they will be able to provide quick and efficient service!
320 W National Rd Ste 6
Englewood, Ohio 45322
Tuesday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Spotlight on the 2023-2024 Dayton Theatre Seasons- Part 3

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With all of the local theaters in town we thought we would spotlight their upcoming seasons. This will give you plenty of time to fill your calendars and purchase season tickets. Our third installment will spotlight X*ACT and Actor’s Theatre Fairborn. 

Located at 45 East Second Street in Xenia, X*ACT will produce A World of Entertainment for their 2023-2024 season. The have selected a diverse lineup which opens with Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe, written by Eric Coble and directed by Dee Berdine. Production dates are October 20-22, and 27-29, 2023.  In December (1-10, 2023) Melodee Bass will direct Svetlana’s First Christmas, written by Dwayne Yancy & A Holiday Surprise is promised. 

The new year will bring No Exit, written by Jean Paul Sartre to the X*ACT stage directed by Mike Taint, production dates are March 1-10, 2024. Following No Exit will be the classic Lysistrata, by Aristophanes and directed by T. C. Kimmet. Lysistrata will run April 5-14, 2024. 

In April Lysistrata, directed by T. C. Kimmet, and written by Arsitophanes is a comic account of a woman’s extraordinary mission to end the Peloponnesian War. Production dates are April 5-14, 2024

Ending this season will be World Builders written by Johnna Adams and directed by Julie Hauwiller will be performed May 10- 19, 2024. “…a brilliant script with precise and punctuated dialogue that is as entirely believable as it is bizarre. A fascinating exploration of what it takes to truly love another person, WORLD BUILDERS is profoundly thoughtful, transformative storytelling at its finest.” —BroadwayWorld.com

Tickets and more information can be found here: xeniaact1.org

Jim Harworth has brought Actor’s Theatre Fairborn back to life. Located at 23 N Main Street, this vintage theatre has brought community theatre back to Fairborn and this upcoming shows promises to continue to bring quality entertainment to you. Jim stated that he is glad to be able to have audiences back after Covid, and is very thankful for the support of many local volunteers, like Craig Smith and former owner of the building Don Campbell. He also appreciates all of the support he’s had helping give back to the community. While there isn’t a set season for Actor’s theatre they do have a few shows coming up.

At the end of September the ghoulish comedy Moan Alone, by Mark Aloysous Kennerly, directed by Olivia Simpson will tell the tale of two couples (played by real life married couples) who go off for a Halloween getaway and get caught in a freak snowstorm. Due to unforeseen circumstances, they all slowly become zombies. Performance dates are September 29- October 7, 2023

 

In March of 2024 Craig Smith will direct the Neil Simon comedy Barefoot In The Park, this classic romantic comedy features Paul and Corie Bratter who are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she’s a free spirit. After a six-day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie’s mother and decide to play matchmaker with their neighbor, Mr. Velasco. Everything that can go wrong does. Barefoot In The Park will run March 1- 10, 2024.

 

May brings the sentimental favorite On Golden Pond, by Ernest Thompson. Brian Sharp will introduce you to Ethel and Norman Thayer as they return to their summer home of 48 years. “…a rare and memorable theatrical experience…” —Variety. On Golden Pond will take the stage May 10-19, 2024. 

Tickets can be obtained by going here: ​​Actorstheatrefairborn.org

An Evening with Nick Kizirnis & Kyleen Downes

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You’re invited for a very special evening of live music with Nick Kizirnis & Kyleen Downes on the Brightside’s Patio! ☀️🎶🎸😎 These prolific songwriters are 2 of Dayton’s favorites, and we’re thrilled to get to host them! They’ve put together a super special evening of live music!
Tickets, as always, are super affordable! Just $10 advance! $15 at the door.
All ages welcome (under 18 needs to be supervised, all need ID to drink)

Children of Eden July 13-23 at Epiphany Lutheran Church

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Epiphany Players Drama Ministry invites you to its 2023 Summer Musical, “Children of Eden” with six evening performances and two matinees July 13-23.

From musical theater greats Stephen Schwartz and John Caird comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith… not to mention centuries of unresolved family business! Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet. but inspiring. message: that “the hardest part of love… is letting go.”

Where to get Free or Discounted Fries For National French Fry Day

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When is National French Fry Day each year?

For years, National French Fry Day had been observed on July 13. But last year, the arbiter of “fun, unusual, and unique” national days, the National Day Calendar, agreed National French Fry Day should fall on the second Friday in July, after fast-food chains Checkers and Rallys gathered online petition signatures for the change.

So going forward, the day will always fall on a Fry-day (get it?). “I, in good conscience, cannot ignore the voice of the people, who simply want to ‘fry-ght’ a wrong that’s been in place for far too long,” National Day Calendar founder Marlo Anderson said at the time. “National Fry Day, you are and will forevermore be on a Friday.”

That means this year, National French Fry Day falls on Friday, July 14. But not all french fry purveyors have bought into the change. Some, including McDonald’s are offering deals on Thursday, July 13.

Here’s a look at who’s providing free fries and other deals:

Get free French fries from McDonald's on July 13, Thursday, National Fry Day by downloading the McDonald's app and ordering them via the app.

McDonald’s is giving away free fries of any size on Thursday through the McDonald’s App, with no purchase necessary at participating locations. By the way, when you join MyMcDonald’s Rewards in the app, you also get a free large order of fries with $1 minimum purchase.

Shaquille O'Neal teamed up with Burger King in 2002. He was the face of the first-ever celebrity endorsed meal: a sourdough bacon cheeseburger, fries with cheese dipping sauce, and a fountain drink.

 

 In honor of National French Fry Day, members of Burger King‘s Royal Perks loyalty program can get a free order of fries of any size — small, medium or large — with any purchase via the app or BK.com. More reasons to join the Royal Perks program:

More free fries. Royal Perks members also get one free order of fries each week through the end of the year, with a purchase (at participating locations; not valid on delivery orders).Cash prizes. Burger King is letting Royal Perks members who have made a purchase within the last seven days exchange 50 “crowns,” or points, in the app for a chance to win a daily prize of $3,000 the chain is giving out daily through September 1 (maximum three entries per day). Details on how Royal Perks members can enter for free can be found in the official rules.

From Thursday to Sunday, Wendy’s is giving customers a free order of fries, any size, with any purchase made using the Wendy’s app (one order per person). You can even redeem the deal for an order of free seasoned potatoes — Wendy’s breakfast fries. Just apply the offer to your mobile order or scan in-restaurant or at the drive-thru.

Another deal from Wendy’s — also available Thursday to Sunday — celebrates Fry Day and National Ice Cream Day (Sunday, July 16): you get a free small Frosty when you purchase a small order of fries through Grubhub.

 

Rally’s, will give all rewards app members a free XL order of Famous Seasoned Fries Friday through Sunday. You can get the app online in the App Store and Google Play)From July 24 to Aug. 6, you can also get an order of fries, any size, for just $1 at participating locations and in the Checkers & Rally’s rewards app.

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood  is Offering all-you-can-eat
French fries with a $20 purchase from July 13 through July 19, 2023.

 

 

Smashburger: Offering free Smashfries with any purchase on July 13. Customers can claim this deal in-store or on the website/app with the code: “FRIES.” This offer includes Smashfries, French Fries, and Sweet Potato Fries. No minimum purchase required.

 

Penn Station Subs: Offering a free fry with the purchase of any sub on July 13, 2023

Sonic, the drive-in chain will give away free tots and fries, courtesy of Heinz, on Wednesday with any in-app purchase. Just choose medium tots or fries through the app. Limit one redemption per app user.


White Castle is celebrating the holiday on July 13 with a convenient coupon redeemable for a buy-one-get-one free small fries at participating locations. The coupon is only valid on that day and can’t be combined with any other coupon, discount, specials, etc., and is not valid on delivery orders. Limit one coupon per customer per visit.

3rd Area Bibibop Opens Thursday!

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On Thursday, July 13th the Columbus based chain Bibibop Asian Grill, the build-your-own, fast-casual restaurant, will open its 51st location in Washington Township at 10:30am. The first 50 customers on opening day will receive a year of free bowls (they’ll get 52 meal vouchers).  First responders, healthcare workers, school faculty and staff will be offered a free bowl on opening day. All others will have a chance for $5 off a bowl by wearing orange for an opening day discount.

I had a chance to attend a preview yesterday, where the opening team shared a little history of the organization, including founder Charlie Shins dream to serve others and his community, which the inspiration for the business. The Charleys Kids foundation is a BIBIBOP partner program that collaborates with local and international programs to empower kids through education, food, and mentorship. They explained their company philosophy on well-being and how they want to support people on their journey to wholistic health and happiness, which is why they serve healthy and affordable Asian food.

Upon entering you’ll have the choice to order a bowl original or small, or if you prefer a snack sized portion get a bibicup. Bowls cost are determined by the protein you pick and for the original size bowl run from $8.49- $10.49, small bowls range from $7.19-$9.19 and the bibicup is $5. From there you’ll move down the line and select your base: romaine lettuce, super greens salad, white or purple rice or sweet potato noodles. Next choose your toppings from: black beans, potatoes, bean sprouts, roasted sesame broccoli, corn, carrots, cheese, kimchi, cucumber, egg, pickled red cabbage and sesame kale. For an extra $1 you can add pineapple.

Protein choices include steak, chicken, tofu, spicy chicken and their newest Korean BBQ beef.

Then you’ll add a sauce, the 3 most popular are:

YUM YUM-  A tangy, creamy dipping sauce that originated in Hibachi grills. Yum Yum is now being recognized as a popular American condiment that is used in a variety of different dishes.

SESAME GINGER – A sweet and savory sauce that can be used in a variety of different ways, including dipping, cooking and marinating.​

SPICY YUM YUM – Honey and Gochujang have been added to our Yum Yum sauce to create a perfect balance of sweet and spicy.

You can also choose from Sesame Oil, Gochujang, Teriyaki, Spicy Sriracha, Sesame Ginger and Ginger Teriyaki

All ingredients at Bibibop are 100% Gluten Free! Drinks offered include soda, an assortment of teas, lemonade and sparkling water.  Guests are also able to serve themselves a bowl of miso soup for free on every visit. Snickerdoodle cookies can be purchased for $1. The take Apple and Google pay in addition to cash, credit or debit cards. Bibibop also opens a fundraising option where your non-profit organization can earn 20% of sales.

They also offer catering where you can order a selection of bowls, or a traditional spread where guest can select from an assortment of choices. With endless customization, everyone can make a meal that fits their lifestyle, from vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and more.

 

Download the Bibibop app and get $5 off your first order and a free bowl on your birthday!  Bibibop is also still looking to add team members for this location.

Bibibop Asian Grill

BIBIBOP WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP SQUARE
1057 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Dayton, OH 45459

BIBIBOP CENTERVILLE – CORNERSTONE
5225 Cornerstone N Blvd
Centerville, OH 45440

BIBIBOP UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
1200 Brown St. Unit 140
Dayton, OH 45409

Tea is Free Today at McAlister’s Deli

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It is an especially “Sweet” day when you can get your iced tea for free. McAlister’s Delis  across the nation are saying “thank you” to its fans with free cups of famous iced tea.

In celebration of its 15th annual Free Tea Day, McAlister’s Deli customers can receive a free 32-ounce tea of their choice on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at restaurant locations nationwide.  Free teas available to customers include McAlister’s Deli’s famous sweet tea, unsweet tea, half tea/half lemonade, half sweet/half unsweet tea or the new limited-time flavor passion berry tea.

 There is a limit of one tea per person, in-store, and a limit of four teas per order via the McAlister’s Deli website or app. The offer is valid only on July 20, 2023.

6685 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 45414
3310 Pentagon Blvd
Beavercreek, OH 45431
Coming Soon:
960 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Washington Township, OH 45458

A New East Side Eatery!

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There’s a new joint in town for taco’s and ice cream.  Husain and wife Angelica opened La Monarca Tacos and Ice Cream on Linden Ave, just south of 5th Street about six weeks ago. Angelica, who is originally from Mexico handles the cooking, while Husain runs the front of the house.

Husain said they opened the eatery there on the East side because there were very few places in the neighborhood and he wanted a place kids go go and get a treat.

For a little shop, they have an extensive menu which includes  quesadilla’s, nachos, tacos, tortas, burritos, a burger, chicken tenders, and wings. On the weekends they offer Menudo, a traditional Mexican soup, made with cow’s stomach. They even have a Birria Pizza.

 

On the sweets side they offer 24 flavors of ice cream in cones and cups, even a churos split!

They also make shakes, chocolate covered banana’s, agua fresca, crepes and more!

Most of their business is take out, though they do have 3 small tables if you’d like to dine in.  Go visit them and tell them DaytonDining sent you!

La Monarca
Taco & Ice Cream

276 Linden Ave.
Dayton, OH 45403

937-949-3071

open 7 days a week
11am  to 9pm

Wendy’s BOGO for $1 Deal

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Wendy’s is running a new buy one, get one for $1 deal on a Dave’s Single, a Spicy Chicken sandwich, and more for a limited time.

 

Wendy’s Launches New Buy One, Get One For $1 Deal
As part of the deal, anyone can buy one Dave’s Single, Spicy Chicken sandwich, 10-piece Nuggets or Medium Frosty, and they’ll get another one for just $1.
  • Dave’s Single: A classic burger made with a quarter-pound of fresh, never frozen square beef, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, ketchup, mayo, and onion on a toasted bun.
  • Spicy Chicken Sandwich: A juicy chicken breast marinated and breaded with Wendy’s signature blend of fiery spices, cooled down with crisp lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Want it with Classic Chicken? No problem, swap away.
  • 10-piece Chicken Nuggets: Made with 100% white-meat chicken nuggets breaded and fried until crispy. Also available in spicy.
  • Medium Chocolate Frosty: You can also sub for Strawberry Frosty.

To take advantage of the offer, simply visit your nearest participating Wendy’s restaurant or order via the Wendy’s mobile app to enjoy your Buy One Get One deal for $1.

Donate Your New or Used Instruments to DPAA!

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Did you know that the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance collects new or used orchestra and band instruments?  DPAA, in partnership with Discover Classical 88.1FM/WDPR & 89.9/WDPG (Dayton’s public, full-time classical music station), is seeking musical instruments to benefit students in the Dayton region. Our It’s Instrumental program collects used orchestra and band instruments in good condition are immediately placed into the hands of a young musician.

Other instruments are repaired or reconditioned and then given to deserving students at Stivers School for the Arts and the Q the Music Strings and Band programs at Ruskin Elementary and Edwin Joel Brown Middle Schools. Even unplayable instruments may be sorted for parts. Your gift will give these children the opportunity to shine musically and improve academically. If you have a musical instrument sitting around unused, help get it into the hands of an aspiring young musician.

Last year, we collected over 85 instruments from Grismer locations during the It’s Instrumental campaign.

What Instruments Do You Need?

While almost all instruments are needed, there are several priorities:

  • 1/4 to 1/2 size violins, violas, cellos, and bows for students at Ruskin Elementary School’s Q the Music program
  • Band instruments, i.e. trumpets, cornets, trombones, saxophones, clarinets, flutes, keyboards, drums, guitars, and tambourines for students in Dayton Public Schools and Q the Music at EJ Brown Middle School
  • We are unable to accept pianos and organs
  • While all donations are appreciated, instruments in good playable condition are critical, as a quality instrument can often positively impact a student’s desire to continue with music. You can donate a used instrument—including accessories like bows, strings, mouthpieces, and reeds—to help a young musician who might not otherwise have access to a quality instrument.

How Can I Donate?

Drop off new or used instruments at any Dayton area Grismer Tire & Auto Service Center location during business hours between now and July 31, 2023. All donations are tax-deductible.

If I Do Not Have an Instrument, Do You Take Cash Donations?

Yes! You can make a tax-deductible online donation by clicking here:

Make a Donation

Belle of Dayton’s Pre-Sale for Detrick 4-Grain Rye Whiskey!

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Today’s the day! Don’t miss the the pre-sale online only release of Detrick 4-Grain Rye Whiskey Batch 004 from Belle of Dayton!
Bottles will be available at 10am online today, July 10th.
Detrick Straight Rye Whiskey is both distilled and bottled by Belle of Dayton Distillery in Dayton, Ohio. This four-grain pot-distilled rye whiskey is made from a mash bill of traditional rye, white corn, wheat, and malted barley. The name Detrick comes from Detrick Distilling Co., a pre-prohibition distillery that sold double copper distilled whiskey in Dayton under registered distillery No. 60, 10th Ward. Established 1884, the Detrick Distillery was located in Tippecanoe City (now Tipp City), Ohio. Additionally, they had a retail store and mail order department that was located about 20 miles north at 313-315 E 1 st. Street in Dayton, Ohio.

Detrick Straight Rye Whiskey Batch 4 is a true “small batch” whiskey, made from just 4 barrels, each a 53 Gallon hand toasted # 4 Char White Oak barrel coming from the Ohio River Valley. The 4 barrels that went into this blend were filled on the following dates: Barrel #1: 05-14-2015, Barrel #2: 01-28-2016, Barrel #3: 08-24-2017, and Barrel #4: 04-20-2018. These barrels were all dumped and blended on 04/20/2023. Detrick Straight Rye Whiskey is the first straight rye whiskey to be distilled in Dayton, Ohio since prohibition.

Long John Silver’s $6 Shrimp Baskets & $10 Shrimp-Sea Shares Return

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Long John Silver’s welcomes back $10 Shrimp Sea-Shares and $6 Shrimp Baskets for summer 2023.

Back by popular demand, $10 Shrimp Sea-Shares can be enjoyed in the following three options for 10 bucks each:

  • 15-Piece Grilled Shrimp
  • 15-Piece Batter-Dipped Shrimp
  • Shareable serving of Crispy Breaded Popcorn Shrimp

Long John Silver’s is also welcoming back $6 Shrimp Baskets in the following three options:

  • Popcorn Shrimp Basket: Popcorn Shrimp with one side and two hushpuppies
  • Battered Shrimp Basket: six battered shrimp with one side and two hushpuppies
  • Grilled Shrimp Basket: Six grilled shrimp on savory rice with one side