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Taco Day Deals

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Here’s a look at some of the offers you can expect to find at a restaurant chain in your area on and/or leading up to National Taco Day:

  • Taco Bell: Offering the fan-favorite Taco Lover’s Pass for $10 on October 3 and October 4, 2023.

  • Bubbakoo’s Burritos

    To celebrate National Taco Day, this Mexican-fusion chain is giving away free taco trio entrees for a year to 15 customers. To enter, simply like, comment or share the brand’s posts on any of its social media channels between Oct. 2 and 8. Winners will be revealed on social media on Oct. 11.

  • Chuy’s

    Beef (tacos): It’s what’s for dinner. Chuy’s customers can add a ground beef taco to any entrée for just $1 on National Taco Day. The chain restaurant also has two other deals in store: If you show up dressed as a taco, you’ll eat free, and you can also add floaters to the restaurant’s signature drinks (’Ritas) for $1.

Taco Bell Lover’s Pass Returns

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Discussing the returning Taco Bell Lover’s Pass, Dane Mathews, Taco Bell’s Chief Digital Officer, said, “The return of Taco Lover’s Pass exemplifies Taco Bell’s innovative spirit and creativity, leveraging digital experiences to deliver unrivaled value in modern ways. We’re embracing our fan’s passion for this digital pass along with the potential it holds to transform our retail experiences.”

The special digital offer will be available for purchase on both October 3 and 4. It is just $10, and it a Rewards member exclusive.

Returning Taco Bell Lover’s Pass includes several tacos including new Toasted Breakfast Tacos, photo provided by Taco Bell
The special food pass allows users to order one free taco for 30 consecutive days. Guests may choose from Seasoned Beef Crunchy Taco, Seasoned Beef Crunchy Taco Supreme, Seasoned Beef Soft Taco, Seasoned Beef Soft Taco Supreme, Spicy Potato Soft Taco, Seasoned Beef Doritos Locos Tacos, Seasoned Beef Doritos Locos Tacos Supreme. Complete details can be found in the Taco Bell app.

In addition, Taco Bell will offer 100 free Lover’s Passes via the app. The special free food deal will drop on October 3 and users need to watch for the drop. They will disappear more quickly than that free taco on the plate.

New to the returning Taco Bell Lover’s Pass offer is the Toasted Breakfast Tacos. Given that breakfast is starting to surge again in the quick service restaurant market, it makes sense for Taco Bell to highlight this new food choice.

The Toasted Breakfast Tacos include eggs, cheese, and the choice of bacon, sausage, or potato. It is the toasted component that leads to eating satisfaction. That little extra crunch sets this breakfast item apart from the rest.

While the Toasted Breakfast Tacos will be included in the Lover’s Pass, they will join the menu on October 12. The a la carte item has a suggested retail price of $1.49.

And, Taco Bell gave a hint about the upcoming Toasted Breakfast Tacos campaign. While all the details were not revealed, yet, it seems that something “hot” could start the day.

 

Moe’s Southwest Grill Sets Opening Date!

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“Welcome to Moe’s!” will soon be heard in Centerville  when Moe’s Southwest Grill ® opens its doors next to McAllisters Deli on St Rt 725.  Featuring  burritos, quesadillas, tacos & more made from 20+ fresh ingredients.

Kid’s, vegetarian, gluten free, low-cal & catering options are available. And chips & salsa are free with every meal! You may want to add Moe’s famous queso to your order, it’s blended with 3 cheeses and diced jalapeños and it’s pretty darn good!

Owner and operator Jacob Mulvey shares that to celebrate its grand opening, on Friday at 10 am the first 50 customers in line will receive free burritos and bowls once a week for a year.

Moe’s Southwest Grill, referred to informally as Moe’s, is an American fast casual restaurant franchise chain that was founded in Atlanta, Georgia, in December 2000 by Raving Brands. Moe’s has since spread from Georgia to nearly all 50 states, and now boasts over 700 locations.

And in case you are wondering- there is no Moe. The name is an acronym for Musicians, Outlaws and Entertainers, a nod to the spirit of the people who founded the burrito company back in 2000. These Deadheads (AKA Grateful Dead fans) had a strong appreciation for creativity and boundary-pushing, a representative said, which is why they decided on an unconventional tack for naming dishes and decorating the store, infusing every bit with a pop-culture reference. Background music at Moe’s is a carefully curated playlist of tunes from deceased, influential musicians, from Frank Sinatra, to Jimmy Hendrix, to Amy Winehouse.

Sound familiar?  A different franchise operator had Moe’s on Brown Street and across from the Fairfield Commons in Beavercreek, but they were shut down by 2010.

And if you’ve read this far- we’ll share they’ll have a soft opening on Thursday! Tell them DaytonDining sent you!

MOE’S CENTERVILLE

990 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Centerville, OH 45458
(937) 203-0037
Sun – Thurs 10am -9pm
Fri & Sat 10am – 1opm
 

Dayton at Work and Play: Tracy McElfresh of Tracy’s Sewing Studio LLC

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After a long time off, I’ve decided to restart publishing my blog “Studio Photos.” I’ll post the text of Tracy McelFresh – Dressmaker here today and tomorrow, but if you want to see all my photos you’ll need to go to https://billfranz17.com/
I visited Tracy McElfresh of Tracy’s Sewing Studio LLC recently. I know Tracy spends a lot of time teaching people to sew. I asked her how she learned.
“My grandmother came from Puerto Rico to New York City and sewed in the garment district there. She would bring fabric remnants from work and use them to make all of my mother’s clothes. So as I was growing up my mother didn’t want to just go to a store and buy clothes. She taught me how to make clothes by deconstructing old clothes. I would go to thrift stores and buy things that were very inexpensive, take them apart, and reassemble them into clothes that I loved.”
“So I grew up sewing, and I then I taught other people to sew while also working at all kinds of other jobs. I worked in a daycare and in a library and as a nanny, but when the nanny job ended I decided that from now on I was only going to work at the thing I love the most – sewing.”
“In 2012 Jesy Anderson and I wrote a business plan and opened a shop in Dayton’s Oregon District called Sew Dayton. We sold fabrics and sewing supplies and we gave group classes. That was a great experience but in 2016 we decided to split up and we now each have our own sewing businesses. Jesy runs Needle Ink and Thread and I’ve opened Tracy’s Sewing Studio”

The CurderBurger Is Back at Culver’s

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The CurderBurger started out as an April Fool’s Day joke and became a reality for one-day-only on October 15, 2021 when Culver’s launched the CurderBurger in honor of National Cheese Curd Day. The burger also returned for a limited time last fall.

You can find the CurderBurger at all Culver’s locations nationwide from October 2 through October 31, 2023 or while supplies last.

The CurderBurger features the Culver’s Deluxe ButterBurger topped with a crown of golden-fried cheese, offering a warm, buttery crunch and gooey cheddar in every bite. The cheese crown is made of a blend of yellow and white cheddar cheese curds, all surrounded by crispy seasoned breadcrumbs.

Additionally, this year fans will also have the opportunity to win Culver’s swag when they share a photo of themselves enjoying the CurderBurger on social media. To participate, simply post a photo along with #ReturnoftheCurderBurger from October 4 through October 18, 2023 for a chance to win.

 

 

Culver’s

6425 Miller Lane
Vandalia, OH 45414

 

2100 W Main St
Troy, OH 45373


1301 State Hwy 63
Monroe, OH 45050

Mambo Combo – The Latin Jazz Experience

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Cincinnati’s Mambo Combo return to The Hidden Gem for an awesome night of Latin Jazz. Featuring Mike Sharfe, John Zappa, Brian Bachelor-Glader, Tim McCord, Jeff Mellott, and Baba Charles Miller.

 

Doors open at 5pm

all ages show

Love/Sick at Sinclair Black Box

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Love /Sick by John Cariani is a collection of nine slightly twisted and completely hilarious short plays. Set on a Friday night in an alternate suburban reality, this romp explores the pain and the joy that comes with being in love. It’s an unromantic comedy for the romantic in everyone. (Adult themes)

ASL interpreted on Oct. 8 & 12.

TUESDAY STUDENT MADNESS seats $5

El Asadero Mexican Grill Offers Modern Mexican with Flair

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Rancheros Cocina Mexicana in the Cross Pointe Center is merging with El Asadero Mexican Grill and will make the official change on Monday, October 2nd.

The new concept will put a bigger emphasis on an entertaining dining experience with a wide variety of over the top cocktails. The   varied menu includes chips with nine kinds of dip, street food like tortas and tacos, soup, salads, burritos, enchiladas and over a dozen seafood dishes. They use a wood grill and pick out woods that impart different flavors into their meats, according to owner  Omar who spoke with us.

El Asadero has locations in Cincinnati and Lexington with plans for a Columbus location as well.

Here’s a peak at their most popular items, for the entire menu click here.
They have a vegetarian section on the menu as well as a kids menu. Look for daily specials like Margarita Monday, Taco Tuesday, Wed they’ll feature  Margrita Towers, Thurs is ladies night with 50% of hot fries, house margaritas and draft beer from  6-9pm.
When ordering flights they’ll be delivered on a flying airplane and be sure and look for their dancing robot.
101 E Alex Bell Rd #134
Centerville, OH, 45459
937-262-7505
Sun – Thurs 11am -10pm
Fri & Sat 11am – 12pm

Twist Cupcakery Announces Closing

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Twist Cupcakery

25 S St Clair Street
Dayton Ohio 45402

937-771-4099

Thurs & Fr  11:3oam – 6pm
Sat 11:30am – 3pm

Chuckee’s Ice Cream – Not Your Usual Flavors!

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So I discovered a new spot for ice cream a couple months ago in the Drug Mart Plaza on Lyons Road. I’ve now tried enough flavors that I can report back that I’ve found some great flavors I never new existed.  Located inside the Shree-G Grocers , Chukee’s Ice Cream serves up ice cream in an authentic India style.  That means the ice cream is eggless and made with local cream and without artificial coloring or flavoring. Many of their flavors are also gluten free. You can get your ice cream in a regular cone, waffle cone, cup or even a sundae. You can also get  milkshakes at Chukee’s and make them even more indulgent with their huge variety of mithai. Mithai is often made with  jaggery (unrefined sugar), mawa (milk solids), besan flour (gram or chickpea flour), and ghee (clarified butter).

For example here’s the KESAR PISTA
A premium must have Indian flavor! It’s packed with crunchy pistachios in a smooth saffron ice cream, with a touch of cardamom.

GULAB JAMUN
A sweet flavor well loved in the Indian community ….now as an ice cream! fresh gulab jamun pieces swirled into a velvety soft ice cream.

KADAK CHAI
A creamy masala chai ice cream loaded with the classic Parle G cookie

NUTTY MADRAS FILTER COFFEE

A rich coffee ice cream mixed with walnuts for the perfect crunch

KADAK CHAI
A creamy masala chai ice cream loaded with the classic Parle G cookie we all love! An afternoon treat that’s sure to be the pick me up you need

 

ROSE PISTA FALOODA – A fragrant rose ice cream swirled with pistachios, basil seeds, vermicelli noodles, and cardamom.

GREEN CHILI  – A flavor with a kick!! Our green chili ice cream is the perfect swirl of spicy & sweet.

BANGELORE’S BUTTERSCOTCH – A chunks of cashew praline folded into a silky smooth butterscotch ice cream.

TUTTI FRUTTI  a refreshing blend of sweet orange ice cream and candied papaya for a tropical burst of flavor

KRUNCHY KAJU ANJEER  – toasted cashews swirled into a fig infused ice cream, making for the perfect bite.

RAJBHOG-   A lush saffron ice cream packed with pistachios, cashews and almonds.

MAGIC MANGO  – A mango lovers dream! Juicy mangos transformed into a lush ice cream swirled with mango tidbits.

While they have  have unique flavors, they also have classics like CHOCO DREAM – a lush and creamy chocolate ice cream packed with a rich Cadbury cocoa and  COORGI VANILLA-  made with the best vanillas and is a perfect base for milkshakes & sundaes!!

They are happy to let you taste some flavors before you choose which ice cream to purchase. Single dips are $3.99, double dips are $5.99 and triple dips run $7.99. Tell them DaytonDining sent you!

Chukee’s Ice Cream

located inside Shree-G Grocers
1569 Lyons Rd.
Dayton, OH 45458
Mon, Wed &  Thurs 11am – 8pm
Tues 3-8pm
Fri, Sat & Sun 11am -8:30pm

2nd Round of ArtWraps Now Around Town

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The Downtown Dayton Partnership (DDP) and The Contemporary Dayton (The Co) have teamed together to enliven downtown streetscapes with ArtWraps, a project to “wrap” utility boxes with original designs by local artists of all ages.

ArtWraps takes commonplace objects, such as the “ugly” utility boxes on downtown streets, and transforms them into pieces of art by wrapping them with artistic designs printed on vinyl wraps.

The program debuted in 2022 with the first phase of ArtWraps, consisting of 15 utility boxes throughout downtown.

An additional 15 boxes were wrapped during the project’s second phase in 2023. See the map below for locations. The designs were chosen from more than 200 entries submitted by a diverse range of people from the Dayton area.

ArtWraps is an extension of the DDP’s Urban Art Intersections program, which seeks to use public art to enliven downtown and connect artists with the community while engaging downtown Dayton residents, workers and visitors. It is also a project from Place Lab, the DDP’s approach to prioritizing and implementing placemaking projects, making downtown locations more vibrant, inclusive, engaging and connected.