Archives for November 2023

Fleming’s Open for Friday Lunch in December

November 30, 2023 By Dayton937

Tis the season to say thanks, toast to your successes, or simply catch up over a leisurely lunch. This December, Fleming’s will be open for lunch every Friday at 11AM. Enjoy their exclusive 2-course menu or order your favorites from the Dinner Menu.

2 Course Lunch Menu:

SALAD

choice of

FLEMING’S SALAD**
walnuts, tomatoes, dried cranberries, red onion, lemon balsamic vinaigrette 300 cal

CAESAR SALAD
romaine, parmesan, fried capers, crispy prosciutto 310 cal

ENTRÉE

choice of

PETITE FILET MIGNON* | 52
8 OZ 440cal

DOUBLE BREAST OF CHICKEN | 39
all natural, roasted, white wine, mushrooms, leek & thyme sauce 670 cal

BARBECUE SALMON FILLET* | 48
mushrooms, barbecue glaze 580 cal

ROASTED PORTOBELLO & CAULIFLOWER STEAK | 41
crispy potato marrow with chimichurri & farro, asparagus and picked onions with mushroom demi-glace 1060 cal

Celebrating at the office? Place an order for pickup or we’ll gladly deliver.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

4432 Walnut Street
Dayton, OH 45440
937-320-9548

HOURS

Main Dining Room
& Outdoor Dining
Mon–Thurs & Sat: 4PM–10PM
Fri: 11AM–10PM
Sun: 4PM–9PM

Breakfast Santa’s Strike Again!

November 30, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

For the third year in a row a group of Daytonians gather for breakfast at a locally owned eatery and gift their server with an over the top tip. This morning a small group that call themselves the ” Breakfast Santa’s”had breakfast at Hasty Tasty and after the meal handed their server Heather a gift bag with a $1200 gift.

Jack Omer, Brian Sharp, Server Heather and Vicki Giambrone.

While not everyone that contributed was able to make the breakfast, they all felt the sheer joy and holiday spirit of surprising a deserving waitress. The Breakfast Santa’s shared they have one more breakfast scheduled this year.

Gay Men’s Chorus Holiday Show

November 29, 2023 By Dayton937

Don We Now Our Gay Apparel

DGMC Holiday Concert

Saturday December 2, 2023

2:00 PM & 6:00 PM

Company 7 BBQ Donating % of Gift Card Sales to Police Officer Shot On Duty

November 29, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

Company 7 BBQ has alway been dedicated to helping the first responder community and has decided to donate 10% of our gift card sales from now until December 31^st to Officer Cody Cecil, who was shot in the arm while serving a warrant on Hacker Road Thursday. He underwent surgery and is still off duty recovering. By donating these proceeds, we will be helping Officer Cecil and his young family, says JackReilly, Customer Communications manager at Company 7 BBQ. He shared, “you can give a delicious gift AND do good. We hope you will all consider this offer as part of your holiday gift planning. We are honored to do our small part to help, with your help.”

The gift cards can be purchased at the Drive Through, at your Table, or at our Fire Engine Bar.

Important Offer Limitation:
The Gift Card (which we will make a 10% donation on) cannot be used on the day of purchase to pay for your meal as that would mean we would be offering a 10% discount to everyone buying any food.

Company 7 BBQ

1001 S Main St (St Rt 48),
Englewood, OH, 45322

937-836-2777

Hours:
Mon – Sat 11am – 10pm

Sun noon – 8pm

It’s Prime Rib Week at Lily’s Dayton

November 29, 2023 By Dayton937

As part of the celebration of the return of Chef Don Warfe as Lily’s Executive Chef Lily’s presents Prime Rib Week!

As Lily’s Dayton owner Emily Mendenhall explained in a Facebook post, “When Don called me a cold day in January 2022, I knew he was going to be leaving. He and his partner had just had a third addition to their family that summer, and she had just finished her masters degree, and I knew he was feeling the burnout common to our industry that was amplified during peak Covid where it seemed like everything we had learned in decades in the industry & all best practices were out the window. I took the news in stride over the phone, but cried heavily that afternoon.

I had tapped Don late 2019 after knowing him casually and thinking him to be “good people” and respecting his work in the industry, knowing he’d be great to help usher in a more casual, eclectic, and budget friendly version of Lilys that was designed around tropical and tiki inspired bar offerings.

And in the time we worked together, we had been able to realize that vision in fits and starts and he saw me and the team through some of the most trying periods I’ve ever experienced. I knew it was a hard decision for him to make, but I was still immensely sad and nervous. I was sad to lose his energy, his passion, his sense of humor, his taste in music, his camaraderie, and the feeling of both getting to work and collaborate not only with a well-respected peer, but a true friend.

I realized we didn’t have to lose all of that—so we stayed friends. We texted and sent memes & gifs & dumb jokes and occasionally talked shop. Over time, I realized that while Don was loving being the primary care giver in his family, that he was itching to get back into a kitchen. Things had starting shifting at Lily’s and in the end, it turned out that him returning made sense for a lot of people and for the business. And best of all, he and his family thought it was a good fit too!

I am just over the moon to have him back in a role teaching, mentoring, leading, & collaborating.”

Here’s the menu for Prime Rib Week:

Starters:

•French Onion Soup with crouton and toasted provolone $9

•Wedge Salad with house made blue cheese dressing, topped with bacon crumbles, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese and green onion curls $11

Entrée:

•12oz. Slow roasted Garlic & Herb encrusted Prime Rib, with your choice of two steakhouse sides $39.95

Sides:

• Loaded steakhouse baked potato

• Creamed Artichoke Spinach

• Jumbo Onion Rings

• Mac and Cheese

• Stewed Tomatoes

• Grilled Asparagus

Add ons:

•Sautéed mushrooms $4

•Béarnaise $3

•Cajun Compound butter $2

Reservations are suggested and can be made online at https://www.exploretock.com/lilys or by calling 937-723-7637 during business hours!

Carrabba’s Adds Combo’s To Lunch Menu

November 28, 2023 By Dayton937

Carrabba’s Italian Grill has just revamped their Monday – Friday lunch menu with new bistro sandwich combo’s and an assortment of hot and cold sandwiches for dine in or carry out.

Here’s a look at the rest of the lunch menu:

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

900 Miamisburg Centerville Road

Washington Township, OH 45459

(937) 438-9690

Open daily 11am -10pm

Annual Release of Whiskey Rebellion is This Saturday

November 28, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

Warped Wing Brewing Company, headquartered in the heart of Downtown Dayton, Ohio, invites you to celebrate the annual release of their signature barrel aged beer – Whiskey Rebellion Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels! This Saturday, December 2nd, the festivities kick off at 11am at the Downtown Dayton Taproom located at 26 Wyandot Street. The bottle release queue will form at the rear of the brewery, close to the loading dock entry. Alongside the bottle releases and hourly tappings, guests can also enjoy live original music by Pete Price from 11am-1pm and Scott Houchens from 2pm-4pm!

2023 Bottle Selections & Limits (Dayton Taproom only on 12/2)

◆ 2023 Whiskey Rebellion Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels (no bottle limit) – $9.99 per bottle

◆ 2023 Whiskey Rebellion Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – 7 Year Reserve (2 bottle limit) – $19.99 per bottle

◆ 2023 Whiskey Rebellion Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch (4 bottle limit) – $11.99 per bottle

◆ 2023 Whiskey Rebellion Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – Amaretto Coffee (4 bottle limit) – $11.99 per bottle

Hourly Tapping Schedule (Dayton Taproom only on 12/2)

◆ 11am – 2023 Whiskey Rebellion Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels

◆ 12pm – 2023 Whiskey Rebellion Amaretto Coffee

◆ 1pm – 2023 Whiskey Rebellion Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch

◆ 2pm – 2023 Whiskey Rebellion 7 Year Reserve

◆ 3pm – 2021 Vintage Whiskey Rebellion Special Reserve aged in Bissell Maple Syrup Barrels

◆ 4pm – 2018 Vintage Whiskey Rebellion Peach Vanilla Caramel

Food Specials

◆ Whiskey Smash Burger – two smash burger patties topped with Whiskey Rebellion BBQ sauce, applewood smoked bacon, crispy onion straws, and cheddar cheese

◆ Peanut Butter Crunch Bar – a crispy peanut butter treat topped with chocolate ganache and peanut butter drizzle

Live Music Schedule

Pete Price from 11am-1pm

Scott Houchens from 2pm-4pm

2023 Whiskey Rebellion + 2023 Whiskey Rebellion variants will launch on tap the following day (Sunday, December 3rd) at the Springboro, Mason, & Huber Heights Taprooms. Bottles will be available based on availability (regular bottles will be available but variant bottles may not be available should they sell out on 12/2 in Dayton – check Warped Wing’s social media for updates).

Warped Wing Brewing Company

26 Wyandot St., Dayton, OH 45402

25 Wright Station Way, Springboro, OH 45066

Nominate Local Educators Who Use Nature As A Classroom

November 28, 2023 By Dayton937

Meet OUTsanding teachers Katie Guirnalda (Primary Village North – Centerville City Schools ) Casey Potts (Piqua High School – Piqua City Schools ) and Steve Huff (Stingley Elementary School – Centerville City Schools ). In 2022, these educators were awarded with OUTstanding Teacher Awards from Five Rivers MetroParks for going above and beyond to ensure their students connect to nature in their classrooms.

Nominations for 2023 OUTstanding Teacher Awards are open to greater Dayton-area classroom educators who teach any subject from pre-K through high school. Nominations open Dec 1st are due Jan 31, 2024.

A winner will be selected from each of the following categories:

Rising Star (less than 10 years of teaching experience)
Leader (10 to 20 years of teaching experience)
Lifetime Achievement (more than 20 years of teaching experience)

“Our OUTstanding Teacher award program shines a light on the important work area teachers are doing to connect their students to nature,” said Pam Lyons Gromen, Five Rivers MetroParks outdoor education coordinator. “Studies have shown that students who have the opportunity to learn outdoors benefit academically, socially, emotionally and physically, yet taking students outside to learn is not commonplace and often requires teachers to go above and beyond to make it happen.”

Awardees will be announced this spring. Winning teachers will also receive an award package containing:

Outdoor educational materials to assist in connecting students to the environment
Plant kit with plants selected for the winning teacher’s school
EECO (Environmental Education Council of Ohio) membership and money to use toward the 101 Conference at Camp Kern, held annually the first weekend of October
A one-year membership to the James M. Cox, Jr. Arboretum Foundation and transportation for their class for a field trip to Cox Arboretum MetroPark (or an alternative experience if an in-person field trip is not an option)

Funded through the James M. Cox Jr. Arboretum Foundation, the award is for teachers providing students with outdoor, environmental experiences that inspire an interest in and positive attitudes about nature.

Anyone can nominate a teacher by writing a short essay or producing a video (less than five minutes long) that answers the following:

Why do you feel this teacher is deserving of the OUTstanding Teacher Award?
In what ways does this teacher get students outside during the school day?
In what ways does this teacher weave nature into the curriculum?
Does this teacher get students outdoors after typical school hours? Please provide specifics about what the teacher does.
What are the most significant positive impacts the nominee has made on other teachers and the school community
How does your candidate go above and beyond leading his/her/their students in outdoor experiences? Please provide specific examples of what the teacher does.
How does this teacher utilize outdoor space at the school? Has he/she/them created or enhanced a green school yard?
Why are you nominating this person?

Additionally, award submissions should include two photos of the teacher that capture the great workhe/she is doing getting kids outside and bringing nature into the curriculum and classroom.

Teachers can self-nominate. Nominations can be submitted by completing an online form and either posting a video to YouTube or uploading the written essay. Information on judging criteria can be found online atmetroparks.org/outstanding. Videos do not have to be professionally produced, as the content of the message is what will be judged. Please be as specific as possible in your nomination, so judges have a clear understanding of the amazing work and the impact of your award nominee.

Community volunteers with a background in outdoor education will judge the awards. Five Rivers MetroParks employees and board members of the James M. Cox Jr. Foundation, Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation and Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation and their immediate families are not eligible.

Check Out The New Wonka Menu at IHOP

November 27, 2023 By Dayton937

The International House of Pancakes is getting a “fantastical” makeover just in time for the holiday season. The film “Wonka,” starring Timothée Chalamet, is coming to cinemas on December 15, but fans of the whimsical story don’t have to wait until the theatrical release to celebrate. IHOP has announced its lineup of Wonka-inspired offerings, including six new food items and three sweet drink options. The limited-time menu pulls inspiration from Willy Wonka’s famous purple and gold color scheme, with drizzles of purple syrup and dustings of gold sugar on practically everything. The crafty menu items pair sweet, salty, and savory flavors together in ways meant to highlight Wonka’s creativity.

Here’s a full breakdown of the Wonka menu that launched at IHOP today.

Wonka’s Perfectly Purple Pancakes: Purple buttermilk pancakes layered with creamy cheesecake mousse & topped with purple cream cheese icing, whipped topping and gold glitter sugar.

Daydream Berry Biscuit: Warm and flaky buttermilk biscuit split and filled with creamy cheesecake mousse, a mixed berry topping, topped with purple cream cheese icing and powdered sugar.

Hoverchoc Pancake Tacos: 3 silver dollar chocolate

pancakes folded and filled with chocolate chips, creamy cheesecake mousse, fresh sliced strawberries and a chocolate drizzle. Served with extra strawberries on the side.

Jr. Magical Breakfast Medley: 1 Wonka’s Perfectly Purple Pancake, 1 scrambled egg, 1 bacon strip and 1 sausage link.

Willy’s Jr. French Toast Dippers: Sliced French toast with a side of strawberries, banana and chocolate dipping sauce.

Dreamy Lemonade: Prickly pear flavored lemonade served with a cream cheese icing rainbow sprinkle rim and topped with a cloud of cotton candy. Create your own magic by stirring in the cotton candy.

Scrumdiddlyumptious Strawberry Hot Chocolate: Hot chocolate flavored with strawberry syrup, topped with whipped topping, a drizzle of chocolate sauce and gold glitter sugar.

Scrumdiddlyumptious Jr. Strawberry Hot Chocolate: Hot chocolate flavored with strawberry syrup, topped with whipped topping, a drizzle of chocolate sauce and gold glitter sugar.

Fantastical Wonka Burger: 100 percent USDA Choice Black Angus beef steakburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, four-cheese blend, avocado, 2 strips of bacon, fried hash browns, IHOP sauce & a ranch drizzle on a brioche bun. Served with choice of French fries, onion rings, seasonal fresh fruit, 2 buttermilk pancakes or side salad.

This brand partnership may seem like a curious pairing, but according to the announcement, “Both the restaurant and movie serve joy and bring magic into people’s lives by encouraging dreamers to keep dreaming.” While you can take your inner child out for dinner to try the Wonka items, actual children under 12 are entitled to a complimentary kids’ meal with every adult entree — an offer that’s available daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and features kid-oriented plates like the Willy’s Jr. French Toast Dippers and Jr. Magical Breakfast Medley. IHOP’s “Wonka”-inspired menu is available until January 7.

IHOP

6930 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 45414

7609 Old Troy Pike
Huber Heights, OH 45424

Miamisburg Rotary Pancake Breakfast

November 27, 2023 By Dayton937

This will be the 63rd annual pancake breakfast, hosted at Miamisburg High School from 7am – noon to benefit the local community.

Family Holiday Film Series Kicks Off Saturday at The Neon

November 27, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

For the next three Saturday’s at 11am the Dayton Holiday Festival presents their annual film series at downtown’s Neon Theater. Tickets are free for children 12 and under and just $2 for all others. Tickets go on sale at 10:15 on the day of the show and can only be purchased in person. Here’s the line up:

A Mariachi Christmas

November 26, 2023 By Dayton937

Jump start the holidays with A Mariachi Christmas featuring Mariachi Herencia de México! The Latin GRAMMY-nominated band performs Mexican and American Christmas favorites, including the group’s reimagined holiday hits “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland,” and many more! Filled with music and holiday cheer, this colorful celebration of holiday traditions is perfect for the whole family.

Tickets: $25 – $45 (Plus $3 processing fee)

Ticket Office: 937.328.3874

Purchase tickets online: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8220557/the-mariachi-christmas-show-springfield-clark-state-performing-arts-center-kuss-auditorium

Red Nosed Reindeer 5K

November 26, 2023 By Dayton937

Celebrate the season with friends and family at a fun 5K run/walk which begins and ends on the track. In years past, we’ve offered handmade finisher “medals” (aka ornaments). We’re still determining the ornament for 2023, so info on them will be posted at a later date. Children are encouraged to participate in the race, but are not permitted on the gaming floor.

We will be collecting items from Hannah’s Treasure Chest wishlist! Please bring your donations to the race and we’ll make sure that they are dropped off!

The Contemporary Dayton presents CoSHOP Holiday 2023

November 25, 2023 By Dayton937

The Contemporary Dayton presents CoSHOP Holiday 2023, a curated collection of over 500 holiday and winter-themed fine art and fine craft from select community-driven artists and benefitting the arts community and The Co. CoSHOP Holiday runs through Sat, Dec 23, 2023.

Delight in the creative wonderland of CoSHOP Holiday. This holiday season the CoSHOP theme is CO, WHAT FUN! and features a curated selection of holiday “giftables.” These unique, handmade pieces reflect our talented local and regional artists, all of whom contribute to our vibrant arts community every day. With over 500 unique items, we are proud to present this dazzling destination for unique, one-of-a-kind gift hunting this festive season.

The CoSHOP is The Co’s lively, year-round marketplace that features a rotating selection of home decor, personal care products, greeting cards, books, ceramic and glass art, limited edition art prints, and more curated by our team of art lovers, historians, book nerds, and decor enthusiasts. Art-lovers can visit The CoSHOP for FREE or Shop online. Online items are available for pick up Wednesday-Sunday. Select items are available to ship for a modest charge.

THE CONTEMPORARY DAYTON
GALLERY & CoSHOP HOURS

The Dayton Arcade
On 4^th St, between Main & Ludlow

Wednesday–Saturday 11 am–6 pm
Sunday 11 am–4 pm

Special Hours: Holly Days at The Dayton Arcade
December 6, 7 ‘til 8 pm; December 9 ‘til 9 pm

Mangia! A Make-Your-Own-Pizza-Party

November 24, 2023 By Dayton937

Learn the art of stretching your own dough and creating your perfect pizza! Enjoy delicious Italian wine and limoncello. You will also learn how to make your own garlic olive oil infusion to top your pizza after it comes out of the oven, and also some extra to take home with you.

The evening includes a three course dinner with dessert, wine, limoncello and a garlic infusion olive oil blend. Mocktails and other beverages can be substituted. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated with 48 hours notice emailed to [email protected]

Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Moraine

November 24, 2023 By Guest Contributor

A new Chinese restaurant snuck into the Dayton area recently. Hua Mei Restaurant, at 400 Fuyao Avenue in Moraine opened their doors on September 1, 2023, the location of Taste of the World. Taste of the World had shuttered during the beginning of the COVID pandemic. The restaurant served as the commissary for the Fuyao Glass plant.

There is now a bigger white on blue sign proclaiming Hua Mei Restaurant. According to the manager, they will serve the same role for Fuyao as Taste of the World. They were not advertising to the general public as they were ramping up their operations to serve Fuyao.

A peek at the menu:

Their menu is quite impressive, covering the gamut of Chinese American favorites as well as authentic Fuzhou cuisine. The restaurant building and dining area did not change at all, the décor is still understated and comfortable, with three private dining rooms available for reservation. There are also seasonal specialty dishes written in Chinese written on a white board hanging on the wall next to the front counter.

Thank you to Pete Wung for the scoop on this opening and this post!

Hua Mei Restaurant

400 Fuyao Avenue
Moraine, OH 45439

937-723-8616
Fax: 937-723-8293.

Lunch
Mon- Sat 11am – 2pm

Dinner
Mon – Sat 4-9pm

You can order for delivery through Door Dash.