It’s been a long time coming but Mar’Tae Kitchen & Cocktails in Trotwood is finally ready to welcome the public to dine with them on a reservation only basis You can make your reservation online via Open Table. The owners are brother sister, Mark Lee and Tae Winston, who describe their place as an elevated dining experience, featuring expertly crafted dishes, premium ingredients, and exquisite presentation. The main dining room seats about 50 with a mix of high top and low tables. The bar has seating for about 15. There are 2 side dining rooms that would be perfect for private events.

main dining room
Indulge in their chef-prepared dishes and specialty cocktails, all while enjoying the soothing ambiance of smooth music.

Deviled Egg Flight


Grilled Steak Alfredo
Winston says they’ve been working on the concept for over a year, investing about $300,000 into the remodel and are proud to be able to offer upscale dining in Trotwood.

When I visited for one of their soft openings, JoJo the bartender set me up with one of their signature whiskey cocktails, the Royal Orchard.

Mar’Tae Kitchen & Cocktails
5212 Salem Ave
Dayton, OH 45426
Mon – Thurs 4 – 10pm
Fri & Sat 4 -11pm
Press. Wholly Grounds. MidDay. Dayton has some amazing coffee shops. Among them has been the beloved ‘Ghostlight’ in South Park Historic District. Facing challenges, the owner faced a tough decision: how to move on. With that, 2 of Ghostlight’s biggest fans, Tim Farquhar and Joshua Stucky heard the news and immediately reacted! ‘No way are we letting this place go. It is a Dayton Landmark. We have to find a way to keep the ‘light’ on.’ Within less than 2 weeks, a deal was struck to save the iconic shop. ‘We are thrilled…and a bit overwhelmed!’ says Farquhar.
Ghostlight is well-known for its diverse customer base, and the new owners love it! ‘Oh my goodness. In our first week, it was so cool to meet so many people from so many walks of life. They are definitely a family here…it’s apparent!’ The new owners are taking over the entire first floor of the building in hopes of creating more space for small meetings, acoustic music, events, and more. ‘The potential here is limitless,’ says Farquhar.





At the same Convention, they also submitted their Vanilla, Chocolate, and Strawberry ice creams for the chance to become a Grand Master Ice Cream Maker


Today, Nov 20th at 11am a new chapter begins for Ella Mae’s Chicken, Chop & Soul Food Kitchen. Started originally as a food truck in 2023. Owners Leiland and Melanie Woods then moved into a bricks and mortar location at Consumer Square in Trotwood.









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Looking for a hassle-free way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year? Many restaurants offer special Thanksgiving menus, so you can enjoy a delicious meal without the stress of cooking and cleaning. From traditional turkey dinners to creative alternatives, there are plenty of options for every taste. So gather your loved ones and make a reservation at one of the many restaurants offering Thanksgiving dining options. A word to the wise before you head out to any of these restaurants- be sure to give them a call to double-check their holiday hours, as many are reservation only and may already be sold out. Many of those that will be open will be offering limited options, not their entire menu. We’ll keep adding to this post as we hear from more restaurants!





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Chipotle recently introduced Build-Your-Own Chipotle (BYOC), a digital-exclusive family meal that brings a shareable, customizable spread of real ingredients to your home, designed to serve four to six and ready for pickup in as little as 15 minutes starting at $56. It is perfect for hosting Friendsgiving and family gatherings, letting everyone build their own burrito bowls, salads, soft tacos, and even nachos. Guests have the option to add an extra 8 oz of protein, the equivalent to two servings, to their BYOC order. This allows guests to choose two different proteins.