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Taco Bell’s Cheesy Street Chalupa and Jalapeno Ranch Nacho Fries Hit The Menu

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Hitting the Mexican fast food chain’s menu Thursday, July 18, is the Cheesy Street Chalupa, made with mozzarella and pepperjack cheese and topped with fresh onions and cilantro and creamy Jalapeño Ranch sauce. You can get two for $5.49 and choose to have them filled with slow-roasted Cantina chicken or grilled, marinated steak.

“The Chalupa has taken many delicious forms over the years, but with the Cheesy Street Chalupas, we set out to create a new flavor-rich way for fans to enjoy the beloved menu item,” said Luis Restrepo, Taco Bell’s vice president for product innovation, in a press release. “The fresh onions and cilantro atop layers of cheese and premium proteins seasoned to perfection adds a different flavor profile and is our playful nod to the street taco that we all know and love.”

The Chalupa was first introduced in 1999 and has since featured several iterations such as the XXL Chalupa, the Baja Chalupa, and the Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Chalupa. The street-sized cheese-stuffed Chalupa shells were inspired by the Quesalupa shell, one of Chalupa’s spinoffs that was introduced in 2016 for a limited time.

Taco Bell is adding a twist to its fan favorite nacho fries, but it won’t stick around. The new jalapeno ranch Nacho Fries hit menus Thursday, July 18, at participating Taco Bell restaurants nationwide, according to the fast-food chain.  For $4.49, customers can get a bed of seasoned fries “topped with a tangy and creamy jalapeño ranch sauce” and pico de gallo, a product description reads. Customers can add their choice of protein. Nacho fries reappeared on menus in April, a spicier iteration that featured a blend of ranch and Serrabanero hot sauce by Secret Aardvark, McClatchy News previously reported. “With the latest edition of Jalapeño Ranch Nacho Fries, this is the longest Nacho Fries run to date for Taco Bell, bringing fans more chances to grab their favorite fries with more flavor innovations to enjoy, while supplies last,” Taco Bell said in a news release.

 

Burger King Fiery Menu

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“We know that our guests crave spice packed full of flavor when they come to BK, but spice looks different for everybody,” said Pat O’Toole, Burger King North America’s chief marketing officer, in a statement.

“We’re excited to offer a range of products that appeal to everyone – from those who want just a little kick to those who can’t get enough heat,” O’Toole said.

The Fiery Menu features a selection of fiery twists on classic BK favorites, alongside a brand new side dish:

  • Fiery Strawberry & Sprite®** (Spice Level 1): Sprite® taken up a notch with a Fiery strawberry puree for a refreshing sip with just enough kick to leave you wanting more.  An exclusive first of its kind at BK.
  • Fiery Mozzarella Fries (Spice Level 2): Available in four, eight and 12 pieces, enjoy the new fry-shaped mozzarella sticks filled with melty mozzarella cheese and peppers that are fried until crispy and kicked up a notch with Fiery Calabrian pepper breading for our ultimate flavor and heat.
  • Fiery Bacon Whopper (Spice Level 3): This flame-grilled whopper features a classic beef patty kicked up a notch with fiery-seasoned bacon, pepper jack cheese, creamy fiery sauce, and fresh toppings.
  • Fiery Chicken Fries (Spice Level 4): Burger King’s famous Chicken Fries get a fiery makeover. These crispy chicken tenders are marinated in a fiery spice blend and coated in a savory garlic and pepper breading.
  • Fiery Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich (Spice Level 5): This chicken sandwich features a crispy white meat breast filet coated with a Fiery glaze and topped with crispy Fiery-seasoned bacon, pepper jack cheese, juicy tomatoes, crispy lettuce and creamy Fiery sauce – all on a toasted bun.

 

Available nationwide starting July 18th for a limited time.

Food Truck Brunch & Petting Zoo at Brightside

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The Brightside will host their 2nd Food Truck Rally Brunch this Sun,  July 21st – from 11am to 3pm!
They’re going“Down on the Farm  with the addition of fresh produce vendors, live music, and a petting zoo! In addition to some great food, the bar will be open and  offering cocktails, mimosas, Bloody Marys, and non alcoholic drinks from The Brightside!
Entry is FREE to our family friendly food truck rally with tons of vendors serving brunch, this will be a foodie event that you will not want to miss!
Food Vendors:
Home Cooked Vibes
Cruisin Cuisine
Let’s Eat Food Truck
The Food Pitt
Rennys Hennys
Delish
El Bueno Taco
Nourishing Souls Mobile Juice Bar
Jars by Jas
Kerry’s Café
 Live Music: Andy Rush (in the bar)
Petting Zoo: Dream Maker Farm – 11am to 1pm
(Including a Lil’ Sebastian look alike!)
Enjoy Goat Yoga from 10-11am before brunch
Tickets to Goat Yoga are sold separately here.
Fresh Produce from Regenerate Garden Co and Foxhole Farm
The Brightside patio and indoor seating areas will be open for everyone to hang out in during the event.

Tavern 201 Grand Opening July 19th

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Christine Fowler and her husband bought the old Paisanos, (which had been owned by the  Condi family
for the last 50+ years) this past February.

After some redecoration and hard work, they ’re now open as the 201 Taven, and their grand opening is Friday July 19 at 6 pm- midnight.  This  family friendly Tavern will serve pizza, subs, salads and wraps. Food can be ordered until 10pm and they will also offer carry out and delivery.  They will offer acoustic music on the weekends.

201 Taven
201 Brandt St.
Dayton Ohio 45404

937.496.5841

Restaurants Taking a Summer Vacation

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Summer break isn’t just for students. While the warmer days of summer mean “ramp-up time” for restaurants in many beach cities, industry folk here in Dayton are accustomed to the opposite. As students go on sabbatical, many restaurant owners have created a habit of following suit, closing up shop from days to weeks.

Whether giving their teams time to refresh or using the time to freshen up their space, we thought it would be nice to spread the word on those we’re aware of and invite you to use their summer break as an extra excuse to try somewhere new.

Ashley’s Pastry Shop | 21 Park Ave, Dayton

will take vacation on Saturday, July 20th reopening, Tuesday, July 30th

Baker Benji’s | 700 Troy Street, Dayton

will close Sunday, July 28th and reopen Tuesday, August 6th

Big Sky Bread Company | 3070 Far Hills Ave, Kettering

Closing for our Family Vacation July 13 Through July 24. Will reopen July 25th at 7am

Bill’s Donut Shop | 268 N Main St, Centerville 

Bill’s will be closing for renovations on Sunday, July 7th no later than 9:00 PM (earlier if we run out of donuts), and
will re-open (carry-out only) at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 17th. We will be back in full operation by August 1st.
Grist | 46 W. 5th Street, Dayton, OH
will be closed July 15- Aug 1st while they take a culinary adventure to Italy for research

Roma’s Pizza & Pasta | 282 W Central Ave, Springboro, OH 45066

Will be closed for vacation from June 26 – Aug 14, reopening Wed, Aug 15th at 11am

It’s Italian Week at The Caroline

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The Caroline in Troy is celebrating the flavors of Italy July 16-20th. They’ve released a special menu with Italian specials all week long. 

STARTER: 

THREE 3 OZ. ITALIAN MEATBALLS SERVED IN A SKILLET WITH MARINARA SAUCE,MOZZARELLA AND PROVOLONE  CHEESE AND GARLIC BREAD $13SOUPS:    ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP             MINESTRONE

SALAD SPECIAL:

ITALIAN SALAD – LETTUCE, CHOPPED CELERY, RED ONION, PEPERONCINO, OLIVES, CHERRY TOMATOES TOSSED WITH OIL, VINEGAR DRESSING, PARMESAN CHEESE  $7

CHEFS SPECIAL:

CAPRESE CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA – 8 OZ CHICKEN BREAST LIGHTLY BREADED, THINLY SLICED PROSCIUTTO, FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL, CHERRY TOMATOES WITH A CHICKEN BALSAMIC SAUCE $26

SCALLOP SPECIAL:

SAUTEED SCALLOPS IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, ONIONS, ROASTED RED PEPPERS, CHILI PEPPERS, GARLIC, TOMATOES, TOMATO SAUCE, PARSLEY, CLAM JUICE, ITALIAN SPICES, SERVED OVER LINGUINE $32

GOURMET SUB :

HAM SALAMI, PEPPERONI, ONIONS, BANANA PEPPERS, MARINARA SAUCE, MOZZARELLA AND PROVOLONE CHEESE,  DRIZZLED WITH ITALIAN DRESSING SERVED HOT WITH ITALIAN FRIES WITH PARMESAN CHEESE AND ITALIAN SEASONING $17

PREMIUM SIDE:

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS (4)  $8

DESSERT OF THE DAY:  

TIRAMISU – 2 LAYERS OF SPONGE CAKE, SOAKED IN TIRAMISU FLAVORED SAUCE, LAYERED WITH CREAM AND MASCARPONE CHEESE, THEN FINISHED WITH A DUSTING COCOA $10

DRINK SPECIAL:

THE NEGRONI

PERONI BEER ON DRAFT $5 PINT

5 South market Street
Troy, OH 45373

(937) 552-7676 

Hours:
Tues- Sat 4-9pm

Christophers Announces New Hours & Early Bird Menu

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Dave Krites, President of Christopher’s Restaurant & Catering shared the following news about their hours:

“I am excited to announce a few changes to hours and menus.  Effective July 15, 2024, we will be expanding our hours to include Tuesdays and modifying our hours Tuesday – Sunday 7AM – 2PM, with the addition of our “Early Bird” menu featuring breakfasts for under $10 and half price coffee.

Additionally, we will be eliminating our Wednesday and Thursday night dinners and focusing on a “date night” menu on Fridays. The Friday menu will include our amazing Prime Rib, Southern Style Brisket, Salmon, Cod, Pork Chops, Mediterranean Pasta and Vegetarian Strudel and the return of our jumbo baked sweet potatoes with our famous sweet butter.   We will now be accepting reservations for our Friday dining experience by calling the restaurant.”

 

Regular menu:

Christopher’s Restaurant

4211 Linden Avenue
Dayton, OH, 45432
937-299-0089
Tues – Sun 7am -2pm
Fri 5-9pm
The also have an event venue:

Dayton CVB Rebrands As Destination Dayton

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Destination Dayton, formerly the Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau, revealed its new organization name and logo. The organization is eager to introduce its new look, and reintroduce its purpose to the local community.

“Because we are in the conventions, travel and hospitality business, we felt it was appropriate to have a bit of fun with our community brand launch.  Destination Dayton is running a series of digital billboards in July and August throughout Montgomery County that visually highlight our new name and logo, and encourage area residents to log ontowww.WinDayton.com to enter a contest to win two free airline tickets to fly friends or family members to Dayton to visit,” states  Destination Dayton President & CEO Jacquelyn Y. Powell.

When Daytonians go to the website, they’ll be able to read about Destination Dayton’s role in economic development, learn how they can benefit from Destination Dayton’s free offerings, and how they can interact with the organization to help enhance the economic vitality of the area–all while entering a contest for a chance to win two free airline tickets to fly friends or family to Dayton.

According to Powell, “Our organization has been in existence for over 30 years, and we want to make sure local residents recognize our new name–Destination Dayton–and know who we are and what we do. We are highlighting Dayton as a great place to visit by giving away two airline tickets to fly the contest winner’s two friends or family members to Dayton, to enjoy all we have to offer.”

WHO/WHAT IS DESTINATION DAYTON?

Destination Dayton is Dayton and Montgomery County’s destination marketing organization.  It promotes the community’s assets to consumers/leisure visitors and meeting planners to bring people and their dollars into our community.   When leisure visitors, and convention/meeting/youth and amateur sports tournaments/military reunion/and event attendees, come to our area, their spending increases the community’s economic vitality, reduces locals’ personal tax burden (by $761 per Montgomery County household), supports jobs and local businesses, and highlights Greater Dayton as an excellent place to visit, live, work, go to school, or potentially start a business.

 

HOW CAN YOU INTERACT WITH DESTINATION DAYTON?

  1. Order or download theFree Destination Dayton Visitors Guideto stay informed about all the community has to offer residents, as well as visiting friends and family.
  2. Download the all-newFree Destination Dayton Appfor fingertip access to information on community attractions, hotels, events, dining and much more!
  3. Explore the Destination Dayton websitefor more information on things to do in the area, from calendar of event activities, attractions, arts & culture, and outdoor recreation, to area hotels, meeting venues, shopping, restaurants and much more!
  4. Follow Destination Dayton on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest
  5. Show off your hometown pride and help boost the economic vitality of Dayton and Montgomery County by providing Destination Dayton staff with the name of a civic, social, or professional organization that you belong to that hosts meetings or events.Call 937-226-8211 or email Ron Eifert [email protected]–Destination Dayton’s professional and knowledgeable staff will “take it from there” and work to bring that event to Dayton/Montgomery County! The organization’s services are free!

Everyone is encouraged to log on to www.WinDayton.com and register for a chance to win two free airline tickets to fly friends or family members to Dayton for a visit! The contest is now open and runs through 11:59 p.m. EST on September 29, 2024.  All entries submitted online at www.WinDayton.com during this time frame (one per person, must be 18 to be eligible, cannot be a Destination Dayton staff member or related to one) are eligible for the random (witnessed) drawing, which will take place on September 30, 2024.  One prize will be awarded to the randomly selected winner for two (2) coach class airline tickets to travel from any location in the Continental U.S. to Dayton and back.  The prize is nontransferable and there is no cash alternative. Award winner will be contacted on October 1, 2024.

Fleming’s Adds Lunch Sat & Sun

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You can now enjoy lunch service at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar at The Greene on Saturday andSunday starting at at 11AM.  It’s also available for carry out and delivery.

 

Here are the highlights of the lunch menu:

FRESH BURRATA WITH HEIRLOOM TOMATOES

heirloom & campari tomatoes, parmesan crisps finished with vegetable caviar & basil oil 470 cal | 14

MUSHROOM BRIE SOUP

garnished with button mushroom chips & truffle oil 290 cal | 12

FILET TARTARE*

capers, pickled onions, radish slices, passion fruit gel & black garlic aioli served with housemade crostinis 400 cal | 20

CAESAR SALAD

romaine, campari tomatoes, parmesan crisps, balsamic glaze & freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano with our signature housemade Caesar dressing 380 cal | 14

Add protiens:
choice of filet* +15 (180 cal), salmon* +8 (230 cal),
chicken +4 (150 cal), grilled colossal shrimp +6 (110 cal)
or chickpea eggplant vegan cakes +4 (360 cal)

BABY KALE & BEET SALAD**

shaved brussels sprouts, quinoa, roasted red beets, dried cranberries, grapefruit, crumbled goat cheese, sweet & spicy walnuts, julienned radish with apple cider vinaigrette 650 cal | 15

WEDGE SALAD

bacon, campari tomatoes, red onion, danish blue cheese crumbles & blue cheese dressing 550 cal | 14

FARRO POWER BOWL**

mushroom medley, roasted campari tomatoes, carrots, sautéed spinach, pickled red onions, avocado 800 cal | 14

ROASTED VEGETABLE CAVATAPPI

roasted red bell pepper, yellow squash, zucchini, red onion & maitake mushrooms, sauteed spinach, herb olive oil, pea shoot tendrils 760 cal | 17

Signature Sandwiches

served with parmesan truffle fries (1140 cal) or baby kale & beet salad** (230 cal)

FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE BURGER*

signature beef blend, Wisconsin cheddar cheese, red onion confit, heirloom tomato, iceberg lettuce & Fleming’s butter pickles 980 cal | 17

CHICKEN SANDWICH

crispy or grilled, arugula, romesco, pickled red onion & heirloom tomato 670/500 cal | 16

FILET MIGNON SANDWICH*

thinly sliced, caramelized onions, gruyère cheese, fresh arugula & smoked jalapeño aioli on toasted potato baguette 1200 cal | 26

CRISPY KING TRUMPET MUSHROOM POBOY

smoked jalapeño aioli, romaine, fresh burrata, pickled red onions, campari tomatoes on toasted potato baguette 890 cal | 18

Entrees

SALINAS VALLEY CAULIFLOWER STEAK

barbecue glaze & basil oil, served with cracked potatoes in rosemary herb butter, campari tomatoes & roasted asparagus 610 cal | 17

SEARED ATLANTIC SALMON*

wilted baby kale, red onion & king trumpet mushrooms with sriracha white balsamic vinaigrette and basil oil 530 cal | 24

CABERNET FILET*

6oz. hand-cut filet mignon topped with danish blue cheese butter over cabernet demi-glace, sautéed spinach & garlic with campari tomatoes 570 cal | 26

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

The Greene
4432 Walnut Street
Dayton, OH, 45440

937-320-9548
Hours:
Mon–Fri: 4PM–10PM
Sat: 11AM–10PM
Sun: 11AM–9PM

The King and I

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The Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra presents THE KING AND I this summer at the Arbogast Perfroming Arts Center. This timeless musical first premiered on Broadway in March 1951 and has since enjoyed several sensational runs over the last 75 years. Associate Conductor, James Johnston, leads an orchestra of 60 musicians performing the original full symphony score. Brian Sharp directs. Shows Fri – Sun, July 19- 21 at Arbogast Performing Arts Center

Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Shall We Dance,” “Something Wonderful,” “Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers” and, “Getting to Know You” The year is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. The King is largely considered to be a “barbarian” by those in the West, and he seeks Anna’s assistance in changing his image, if not his ways. With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and respect one another in a truly unique love story.

Buffalo Nichols Bring The Blues to Levitt

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On his second album, The Fatalist, Carl “Buffalo” Nichols does things with the blues that might catch you off guard. There’s 808 programming, chopped up Charley Patton samples, washes of synth. There’s a consideration of the fullness of the sonic stage and the atmospherics of the music that can only come with a long engagement with electronic music. But this is no gimmicky hybrid or attempt to turn the blues into 21st century music by simply dressing it with skittering hi-hats. Nichols’ vision for the blues is of a form of music that’s intimately tied to everyday life in 2024, something that’s reflected not only in the choice of instrumentation, but in the complexities of the songwriting and the gray areas his lyrics explore. This is music that comes straight from the present, and as such, it’s a reminder that the same shit that drove the first blues singers to pick up a guitar is still present behind the throbs of deep bass hits today. The Fatalist sounds unlike any blues record you’re likely to hear in 2024.

Centerville Has a New Option for Greek Cuisine

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Opening Monday, July 15th at 10am in the Cornerstone development in Centerville, The Great Greek will be serving up gyros, greek salads, falafels, Grilled Lamb Souvlaki and feta fries  as well as four signature house-made dips, including Hummus, Tzatziki, Melitzanosalata (eggplant dip) and Tirokafteri (spicy roasted red pepper).
and more.  This fast casual eatery is the first Ohio franchise for the Florida based chain.

Miss Karla with a K and Rohit (Rick) Patel

Entrepreneur and 12-year Dayton-area resident and franchise owner Rohit (Rick) Patel shared, “I’m excited to bring the delicious flavors of the Mediterranean to our community,” said Patel, an entrepreneur and 12-year Dayton-area resident. “When I discovered that The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill was built on a foundation of authentic recipes made fresh daily using high-quality ingredients, I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of.”

I was lucky enough to attend a sneak peek lunch this weekend.  I was greeted by General Manager, Miss Karla with a K, who exuded charm and warmth as she welcomed my and opened the door for me as she explained how I would order at the counter, get a number and my food would be brought to me at my table.  The small dining room seats about 25 and has a self service soda machine and tables for two, four or six.  The cashier was patient, made sure to explain what came with each dish and seemed excited to take orders.

During the sneak peek, there was a limited menu to choose from. I started my meal with the Spanakopita- spinach and Feta Cheese in a Flaky Puff Pastry.  It was huge over 4 inches long and about 2 inches high. A great vegetarian dish.
For my entree I sampled the gyro plate, which come with Tender Sliced Gyro Meat on Pita Bread with Rice Pilaf or French Fries or Feta Fries. It was a huge portion (I ended up taking half of it home for another meal).
And I couldn’t resist trying the Baklava Ice Cream for dessert. It was creamy and not too sweet with hunk of baklava in it.
The staff was awesome, eager to take care of the guest, keep the dining room clean and several of them stopped by to check on me, to see if I needed anything.  The corporate trainer, in town from Florida was coaching the staff, cross training them so they could hop in to any spot that was busy and making sure they understood hospitality.
I  truly can’t wait to go back and try more of the menu items with  wide variety of customizable options, including the Classic Greek Salad or Rice Bowl with a choice of gyro meat, salmon and more. Guests can indulge in unique offerings like made-to-order, fresh Feta Fries and must-have desserts like Baklava and Rice Pudding. 

Franchise owner Rohit (Rick) Patel mentioned he is already looking for additional locations to open in 2025, perhaps Beavercreek, Huber Heights or Springboro, wherever he can find the right space.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill specializes in catering large parties, events, and meetings and is perfect for family gatherings. It offers memorable, mouthwatering Mediterranean spreads that include  build-your-own Gyros and savory Souvlaki Skewers accompanied by buttery Rice Pilaf, crisp Greek Salad, authentic dips and delectable desserts, as well as box lunches.

Be sure and check out their Greek eats and tell them DaytonDining sent you!
5409 Cornerstone N Blvd
Centerville, OH 45440
937-310-1030
Sun – Thurs  10am to 9pm
Fri and Sat 10am to 10pm

Downtown Dayton River Kayaking Trips

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Kayak down the Mad River and the Great Miami River through the two whitewater features of the RiverScape River Runs. This trip is led by Five Rivers MetroParks staff and equipment is provided. There is a chance you could tip over while kayaking and we will be getting wet so please dress appropriately including wearing water shoes, or old sneakers. This trip will include paddling through Class II-III whitewater rapids and will require you to actively paddle much of the time.

For a description of what this means go to:

https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Wiki/safety:start?#vi._international_scale_of_river_difficulty )

At the end of the trip we will ride in a 15-passenger van back to the starting point where your vehicles are parked. Weather Dependent.

Jimmy Leach Jazztet

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Jimmy Leach returns to the Hidden Gem with his lyrical tenor voice and trumpet, performing an eclectic mix of styles including music by Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, Billie Holiday, Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Billy Joel with a tribute to Ohio’s own Henry Mancini and his 100th birthday. The band includes veteran bass player, Chris Berg, as well as two young lions from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music: Centerville native Chris Caporale on piano, and Alex Merck on drums.
Doors 6pm, $10, all ages

New Sunday Brunch in Huber Heights

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There’s a new brunch north of town. Sands Seafood and Sports Bar in Huber Heights wil serve up its 2nd brunch Sunday from 11am – 3pm with live music from Nate Djnateorius Jackson.

The menu includes:

Appetizers

  • Shrimp Spring Rolls
  • Sands Signature Shrimp
  • Cocktail Shrimp 

Entrees

  • Shrimp and Grits
  • Chicken and waffles
  • Red Velvet Waffles
  • Seafood Omelette 
  • Buttermilk Pancakes with Beef Sausage
  • Lump Crab Cake w/ Rice and Spinach
  • Lollipop Lamb Chops 

Sides

  • Fresh Fruit medley 
  • Hash browns
  • Grits

The bar will be open and they’ll be serving up mimosas .

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sands Seafood and Sports Bar

6254 Chambersburg Rd,
Huber Heights  OH 45424
(937) 221-9684