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Winter Restaurant Week Kicks Off Today

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I started Restaurant Week in 2005 when I was president of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association as a way to help our local eateries during the slowest month of the year. The promotion offered a 3 course meal for $20.05, playing off the year, with $1/meal going to a local charity.  At one point we had over 50 independent restaurants participating and over 10,000 meals served over the week.  2024 Restaurant Week kicks off tonight, Sun, Jan 21st and runs through next Sun, Jan 28th.

Our tips for making the most out of restaurant week:

*Check the days restaurants are open
*Make reservations when applicable
*Indulge in a great bottle of wine to compliment your meal
*Ask for the Restaurant Week menu if it’s not offered
*Know that menu’s may change based on product availability

Now almost 20 years and while the premise is the same, the costs have certainly changed.  This year three course meals are being offered at about 30 restaurants.  Several of them are still offering meals at $20.24, like Greek Street.  There you can enjoy a Mediterranean Platter -Choice of Chicken or Braised Lamb, Lemon Rice, Village Salad, 2 Keftedes, 2 Dolmades, Tzatziki and a piece of Baklava.  Condado Tacos at The Greene also has a $20.24 meal deal.  Nick’s in Xenia is offering a meal for two for $40.24. One dollar of each meal is donated to the Food Bank and the MVRA Education Foundation.

Coming in on the high end, Manna in Uptown Centervile has 2 of the higher priced offerings  at $60.24
for a Ponzu Salmon or Arrachera de Peru skirt steak. It’s sister restaurant Salar, in the Oregon District has a choice of Grilled Skirt Steak or Seared barramundi 3 course meal for $55.24.  The price range these 3 course meals for 2024 is $20.24-$60.24. Each meal donates $1, which will be split between The Food Bank and the

Participating Restaurants include:

Agave & Rye
Amber Rose
Archer’s Tavern
Bock Family Brewing
Bunkers
Carvers
Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers
Chappy’s
Coco’s Bistro
Condado Tacos
Corner Kitchen
Cowboy Sallys
El Meson
Figlio
Firebirds
Franco’s
Greek Street
Hickory River Smokehouse
Jay’s Seafood
Little Fish Brewing
Loose Ends Brewing
Manna
Nick’s Restaurant
Pasha Grill
Primo Italian Steakhouse
Rip Rap Roadhouse
Roost
Salar
Silas Creative Kitchen
Smith’s Boathouse
The Chop House
The Florentine

To see the menu’s, visit the Restaurant Association website here. Know that you can’t get to all of the participating eateries, but Restaurant Week happens again in July!

 

Applebee’s New $200 Date Night Pass!

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Arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day, Applebee’s unveils a new $200 Date Night Pass. The Date Night Pass gives up to a $30 discount on food and non-alcoholic drinks 52 times between Feb. 1, 2024, and Jan. 31, 2025. The pass can only be used once per 24-hour period. That represents more than a $1,500 value.

To enjoy the Date Night savings, fans can simply present their pass to a server when placing an order for dine-in at any participating Applebee’s Grill + Bar location in the United States. For those who choose to enjoy time together at home, pass holders can simply redeem when placing an order on Applebees.com or the Applebee’s mobile app and entering the 10-character code on the back of the pass in the promo code section on the checkout page.  However, the code can’t be used on third-party delivery orders.

The passes will go on sale Monday at 12:00 pm EST, and there is only a limited number available, according to the restaurant.

To snag an exclusive pass while supplies last on January 22, 2024, fans can simply head over to Applebees.com/DateNightPass.

 

 

Wolf Full Moon Walk/Run

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Hash Trail: It’s the Wolf Full Moon!!!  This is a fun run or hike where you will follow a trail of flour not knowing exactly where it will lead. Trail length of ~3.5 miles.  Expect wooded trails and pavement as you explorer the Huber Heights area. Oh, and bring a flashlight!  You don’t want to bump into any big hairy sharp teeth wolves in the dark!

Arby’s Selling $2 ‘Key’ to Unlimited Cheese

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In celebration of National Cheese Lovers Day, Arby’s will be offering $2 Keys to the Cheese keychains that unlock access to unlimited Cheddar Sauce cups on January 20, 2024.

Just be aware that Arby’s restaurants across the country will have a limited amount of keys at each location, and lucky customers who buy one of them on January 20 will get 1 free cup of Cheddar Sauce with each purchase through the end of the year.

Arby’s is also offering more can’t-miss deals showcasing its beloved Cheddar Sauce as part of the Cheddarthon event. Featuring 2 for $7 deals on the Classic Beef ‘n Cheddar, Fish ‘n Cheddar and Fried Mac ‘n Cheese Bites – which are made with a blend of even more premium cheeses including cheddar, parmesan, fontina, and cream cheese – fans won’t want to miss out on the cheesiest sales event of the year!

“Arby’s is starting the year with a great value on these craveable cheesy menu items that our guests won’t want to miss,” said Ellen Rose, Arby’s Chief Marketing Officer. “Our Keys to the Cheese add a fun creative take to the offering, as well – whether you’re a cheese aficionado or a newly minted cheese lover, Arby’s Cheddar Sauce cups pair so well with our iconic sandwiches and curly fries and are sure to elevate your meal and satisfy your cravings.”

You Can Join Branch & Bone’s Stein Club

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When you join the 5th Edition of the Branch  & Bones Stein Club for $100 for the annual membership and here’s what that entails:
-Stein pours of ~19oz for the price of a 14oz pour every day we are open for on site until 9pm. Steins cannot be filled after 9pm.
-Yearly Stein Club party featuring food and special draft list. Date Tentatively set for Sunday Nov 10th 2024.
-Included in the cost of your membership will be a unique, Stein Club Members only item of premium merchandise. The specific item will be announced at a later date.
-A guarantee of 3 members only bottles/cans of beer available to you to purchase.
-Regular updates and goings on of things here at the brewery sent via email to give you a sneak peek at new and exciting things before they are public knowledge. This includes advanced notice of special can releases and limited bottle releases.
-First right of refusal for renewal into the 7th edition of Stein Club.
-15% discount on all merchandise purchases made in the taproom. Membership card required for discount. Discount not valid on webstore purchases.
-Priority availability for special brewery excursion trips as the opportunities arise.
Spots are limited to number of non-renewals by existing members. Stein pours validated by a membership card and matching photo ID. Membership is non-transferable. Membership cards will be available for pickup shortly after renewal and must be picked up by the individual member with accompanying ID.

Branch & Bone

905 Wayne Ave,
Dayton, OH
937-723-7608
Tues- Thurs 4-10pm
Fri & Sat noon – 11pm
Sun noon – 8pm

Watermark Offers Final Four Course Meal

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Chef Maria Walusis of Watermark presents her final menu on Saturday January 27th.  She say this is “a gesture of humble thanks and love for all the wonderful years we have shared with you, our guests.”

Seatings will be available on the half four and you can make your reservations online for $90 per person, which includes gratuity. They will also have Reyna Spears as their musical guest from 6-9pm.
Due to the special nature of this event, all ticket sales are final and non-refundable. You may transfer your ticket(s) to another guest. Chef Maria must respectfully decline any modifications or substitutions to this menu. If you wish to be seated with other diners (limit 4) we do ask that you purchase all tickets in one transaction. Tables larger than 4 diners cannot be accommodated.

Here’s the menu:

Amuse Bouche: Watermelon, Feta, Mint, Pickled Red Onion, Red Wine Vinaigrette

First Course: Seven Layer Salad – our family favorite from the holidays
Iceberg, Cheddar, Red Onion, Green Pepper, Peas, Bacon, Mayonnaise

Entree: Surf & Turf
Coffee & Bourbon-braised Beef Short rib, with a smoked parsnip puree, and a savory bread pudding with caramelized onion, rosemary and chestnut
– alongside –
Pan-seared Sea Scallops, with sofrito, carrot-ginger mash, crispy carrot strings and arugula

Dessert Trio: Pink Champagne Cake, Espresso Dark Chocolate Brownie with boozy chocolate-cherry whipped cream and Profiterole filled with chocolate mousse and dusted with powdered sugar

Watermark
20 S 1st Street
Miamisburg, OH 45342

937-802-0891

$1 Pancakes at Butter Cafe

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Butter Cafe is offering $1 pancakes every Friday through Sunday until Feb 11th.  This offer is good for buttermilk or vegan pancakes for dine in only.

Sales tax will be added to this offer.

Butter Cafe

1106 Brown St,
Dayton, OH, 45409
937-985-9917

Hours for the pancake special:

Friday 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Dead of Winter Musical Festival

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If you’re a fan of the Grateful Dead you will not want to miss the fourth annual “Dead of Winter” two day series at Mother Stewarts on Jan 26th and 27th!
We are excited to host a whole weekend honoring The Grateful Dead on the Mother Stewarts’ stage as we find some warmth in the deepest part of winter with dancing, grooving, friends, and family!
On Friday, January 26th you’ll be able to enjoy the amazing sounds of Terrapin Moon and on January 27th join us as we welcome The Dead Revival Band to the Mother Stewart’s Stage!
It’s going to be an incredible weekend of live music that you will not want to miss!
Cover starts at 6:30pm on both nights with music starting around 7:30pm!
Presale tickets can be purchased here: https://ten-high-productions.square.site/
Presale: Weekend passes are $15 // Single Day in Advance $10
Tickets at the door will be $13 for each night.

Oscar Mayer Is Hiring Wienermobile Drivers

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The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile first hit the hot dog highways in 1936. Our 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels has made it a mission to spark smiles around the country even on their “wurst” of days. Created in 1988, the Hotdogger Program was designed to hire and develop top-talent, grow future leaders of the company, and create gamechangers, innovators, and cultural champions. The team of Hotdoggers and Wienermobile offer the Oscar Mayer brand an unparalleled competitive advantage, delivering incremental sales, merchandising, distribution, and creating a personal experience with thousands of consumers each year.

The Hotdogger program is seeking individuals who are ready to deliver creative solutions on Kraft Heinz’s journey to become the indispensable food company in North America.

 

The Hotdogger Tour

The Oscar Mayer Hotdogger Program is a 1-Year assignment (starting and ending the first week of June).

 

The twelve-month program includes:

  • Being the face of a multi-billion-dollar brand, while acting as our trusted “boots on the ground”.
  • Two weeks of immersive onboarding and relevant job training.
  • On-going coaching and mentorship through staff meetings and in-field meetings.
  • Post tour opportunities and connections with Kraft Heinz and hundreds of successful alumni.
  • Regular meetings and coaching from top Public Relations and Social agency teams.
  • Region and partner assignments that provide professional growth and a chance to see the country.

 

Attributes/Skills/Background of a successful Hotdogger

  • Experience working with the public/consumers.
  • Prior travel experience is beneficial.
  • Highly autonomous position requiring organizational and time management skills.
  • Understanding of popular social media channels.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Positive and outgoing – “a people-person”.
  • Trustworthiness
  • Flexibility

 

The Life of a Hotdogger

While no two days are the same in the Hotdogger program, a tour includes:

  • Representing the Oscar Mayer brand every day you crisscross the hot dog highways of America.
  • Executing and reporting over 200 events during your one-year tour.
  • Pitching and appearing on local television, radio, or newspaper media.
  • Creating social content for multiple Oscar Mayer social platforms including TikTok & Instagram.
  • Maintaining and driving our 87-year-old icon and piece of American pop culture.
  • Coordinating all aspects of Wienermobile travel logistics and management of travel expenses.

 

They Are Looking For…

  • Outgoing, creative, friendly college graduates who have an appetite for adventure and willingness to see the country through the windshield of the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.
  • A spokesperson for Oscar Mayer who positively represents the brand in radio and television appearances, newspaper interviews, retail events, charity functions, and a variety of other activities.
  • Individuals that embraces working with many different workstyles, internal and external consumer promotion teams, marketing teams, and sales professionals.
  • Individuals craving the autonomy and flexibility of running their own traveling public relations firm on wheels; organizing events/activations and embracing the challenges of a hyper “fluid” job experience.

Their Values

Our Hotdoggers are expected to embody the Kraft Heinz values as cultural champions and leaders in the organization.

At Kraft Heinz, our values are:

  • We are consumer obsessed
  • We dare to do better every day
  • We champion great people
  • We demand diversity
  • We do the right thing
  • We own it

The Must-Haves

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in public relations, journalism, communications, advertising, or marketing, though applicants are not limited to these degrees.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Outgoing, friendly, and passionate personality.
  • Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • A valid Driver’s License is required and a favorable driving record (a driving record will be requested as part of the recruitment process).
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States and applicant WILL NOT require employment visa sponsorship.
  • Must be able to work major holidays.
  • Desire and ability to spend the year on the road as an ambassador for Oscar Mayer.
  • Must be comfortable with daily road travel in the Wienermobile and staying in hotels or short-term corporate approved housing throughout the United States.
  • Successful completion of Federal Department of Transportation Physical, Drug/Alcohol Test, Motor Vehicle Records check and standard Kraft Heinz background check.

 

What They Offer

A One-Of-A-Kind role in a full-time, 1-year assignment with a competitive package including a $35,600 base salary, a weekly allowance of $150 ($7,200/yr.) for meals & personal travel, 18 days of paid time off, full health benefits package, and 100% of hotel expenses covered. If you relish in the chance to hitch a ride in a 27-foot Hot Dog supporting one of the world’s most iconic brands, the Hotdogger program is the place for you!

 

Why Kraft Heinz

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn’t good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins – and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills  and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Hot dog fans are invited to apply to represent the 37th class for one year in a full-time, paid gig behind the wheel of the iconic Wienermobile. Applications for the position, officially titled Wienermobile Spokesperson, are now open here through Jan. 31.

TheaterLab Presents: [title of show] Musical

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[title of show] is a musical about two nobodies named Hunter and Jeff who decide to write a completely original musical starring themselves and their attractive and talented ladyfriends, Susan and Heidi.

Their musical, [title of show], gets into the New York Musical Theatre Festival, and becomes a hit. Then it gets an off-Broadway production at the Vineyard Theatre, and wins three Obie Awards! Then (drumroll if you’ve got a drum) it’s announced that their musical is going to Broadway (hooray!) and people start seeing this blurb everywhere! They read that The New York Times called [title of show]“DELECTABLE ENTERTAINMENT! A postmodern homage to the grand tradition of backstage musicals like Babes in Arms, Kiss Me, Kate and A Chorus Line.” Fully intrigued, those people snatch up tickets and help make Hunter and Jeff’s life-long dream come true!

Cultural Capital Microlending Workshop

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The Greater West Dayton Incubator and Flyer Consulting are presenting a special workshop focused on the Cultural Capital Microlending Program. This workshop is scheduled for January 26, 2024, from 4 to 6pm at 1105 W. 3rd Street, Dayton, OH 45402.

This event is a must-attend if you’re interested in learning more about the Cultural Capital Microlending Fund and how it can benefit your business. Here’s what we have planned for you:

In-Depth Understanding of the Cultural Capital Microlending Fund: Get a comprehensive overview of the fund, its benefits, and guidance on filling out the application.

Personalized Feedback on Your Loan Application Materials:

Bring your application materials and receive direct feedback to enhance your chances of success.

Meet the Underwriters: This is a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with the underwriters of the loan. Ask your questions, understand the process, and get insights that could be crucial for your application.

This event is not just an informative session but an opportunity to take a significant step towards securing financial support for your business. Whether you are just starting or looking to expand, this program is designed to help entrepreneurs at all stages.

Attendance is available to active business owners who have consistently generated verifiable revenue for six months or more, across any industry.

Register to attend here.

Dayton Battle of the Bands Returns

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Week 1 features four local artists / bands in the pop / rock genre!
 Ace Slite
Arianna Holiday
Duke of Owls
The Bruins
Each week’s winner is selected by a combination of votes from the audience and from a panel of judges
All acts participating in the Battle of the Bands get professional live photos by Jordan Lynn Freshour Photography. All finalists receive a live performance video filmed and produced by Sound Valley’s Ashley Karsten.
Admission each week is $10 in advance or $15 the day of the show. A six-week pass is $60 and includes each preliminary round and admission to the finals.

Butter Cafe’s Winter Inspired New Menu

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Butter Cafe on Brown Street has grown a loyal following over 13 years by serving up casual, quirky breakfast and lunch featuring fresh and organic ingredients.

They’ve just introduced their winter menu:

Including some new featured drinks, alcoholic and not.  Be sure and check them out and tell them DaytonDining sent you!

 

Butter Cafe

1106 Brown St,
Dayton, OH 45409
937-985-9917
Hours:

Monday-Friday 8am- 2pm
Saturday & Sunday 8am – 3pm

Asian Fusion Restaurant To Open In Miamisburg This Weekend

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Teriyaki Madness opens this Friday, Jan 9th at 11am at 9474 N Springboro Pike, across from the Lexis Nexis Campus. This Denver based chain is known for serving chicken teriyaki bowls plus Yakisoba Noodles, fresh Veggies & more.
The quick-service menu features an assortment of made-to-order bowls, featuring proteins like chicken, steak and salmon teriyaki; spicy tofu, orange chicken and chicken katsu served with vegetables and choice of rice or noodles. Teriyaki Madness also offers appetizers like edamame, chicken potstickers, chicken egg rolls and crab rangoons, with sides of stir-fried vegetables, noodles and brown, white or fried rice.

Grand Opening Specials:

The first 5 people to order in-shop will win free bowls for a year!*

*Free bowls for a year equals 24 free bowl vouchers.
*Given to winners through their Mad Rewards account.

Next 20 who order will win free bowls for a month!*

*Free bowls for a month equals 4 free bowl vouchers
*Given to winners through their Mad Rewards account.

                                   *Free bowls for a month equals 4 free bowl vouchers

Friday 1/19 & Saturday 1/20  at the new Miamisburg location get $6 CHICKEN TERIYAKI BOWLS!

Teriyaki Madness

9474 N Springboro Pike
Miamisburg, OH 45342

937-723- 8670
Order for dine-in, pickup, or delivery
online or through their app.

Plants & Beer

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In an exciting collaboration with Split Leaf Propagations, we’re delighted to invite you to our series of unique events, where the world of horticulture meets the artistry of brewing.
Here’s a peek at what we have lined up:
A vibrant display from over 13 vendors featuring a variety of houseplants and accessories 🌱
Engaging plant education sessions for green thumb enthusiasts 🌿
Raffles with unique plant prizes 🏆
A feast of flavors with our selection of beers, cocktails, and light appetizers 🍔🍺
This is the perfect day out for plant lovers and beer aficionados alike! Best part? Admission is free and no RSVP is required.
Can’t wait to see you there for a day of plant bliss and brewery delights! 🌟 🌿🍻

Winter Chick Adventure Weekend

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We are excited to announce our “Winter Chick” retreat this January 2024.
“The Big Picture”
This winter wonderland adventure will begin on January 19th at 5:30 p.m. and end on January 21st at 1 pm. This will be a way for all of us to get out and explore all the beauty of this season while, at the same time, learning from others and setting our sites on a fantastic year ahead.
Details:
We will have registration, dinner, and a vision board experience on Friday evening. Following that, we will have campfire smores and hot chocolate around the campfire before going to our heated cabins.
Saturday morning, after an excellent hot breakfast and coffee, we will head to a local metro park within 5 miles for our first hike, which is a two mile, mostly flat trail. We will return to the camp for lunch and a short break after the hike. After lunch, you have two options. The first option is to return to the metro park for a four-mile, more challenging hike with a more diverse terrain. The second option is to stay back at the camp and be led by Melissa Faulkner, PhD, in a creative journaling experience.
Following either the hike or the class, we will all be together for an essential oil make-and-take gift led by our friends at Cedar Ridge Trails. We will also have a book swap and free time to relax or explore.
We will then have dinner and gather back for our evening session after this class. During this time, you will find inspirational stories from women who have overcome difficulties financially, physically, and emotionally. We will wind down this exciting and fun-filled day with a candlelight yoga class before heading to our cabins.
The final morning will start with breakfast, a powerful closing session led by Christina Phillips, MSW, and then we will head to a different trail for our last hike. There will be two hike options: a 1.5-mile or 3-mile hike.
This investment includes:
Meals Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday morning.
Three guided hikes led by Margie Harrell, Sarah Howard and Kristy Matheson.
Inspirational and educational sessions led by Kristina Malin, Certified Holistic Health Coach, Lisa Helm, LISW, Melissa Faulkner, PhD., Christina Phillips, MSW, and Kristy Matheson, LSW and RYT.
Heated bunk cabins with bathroom and shower facilities in each place.
Candlelight Restorative Yoga on Saturday evening
The opportunity to participate in a book swap.
Optional chair massages by Melissa Smith, Licensed Massage Therapist
Door prizes
Campfires and smores’ all weekend!
Coffee and Hot Chocolate all weekend!
The chance to meet other women who will encourage and accept you just as you are.
The feeling of being inspired, motivated and encouraged to make 2024 a wonderful year!
The opportunity to continue your weekend experience with monthly group accountability and encouragement sessions. (More details given at the retreat)
Investment and Registration Link:
https://form.jotform.com/232275596373162
Retreat with lodging (recommended)- $200.00
Retreat without lodging- $160.00
Optional 15-minute chair massage-$25.00
*Everyone’s schedules differ, but we can only accommodate the above options.
Cancellation Policy:
All sales are final, and there are only refunds if you can find someone to take your ticket. If, for an unforeseen reason, we must cancel the retreat, we will issue a full refund minus the credit card fees.
*We’re likely to encounter various winter weather, which adds the element of adventure. If needed, we adjust activities or hike lengths, but we will only cancel if weather conditions are deemed dangerous such as a level three snow emergency.
If you are new to winter adventures, moderately experienced, or an established snow bunny, we have something for everyone, and we sincerely hope that you will be a “winter chick” with us for the weekend!