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Milano’s New Summer Menu

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Milano’s offers the perfect mix of casual comfort food, local flavor, and a great atmosphere. Known for its legendary subs, pizzas, and wings, Milano’s is a go-to spot for everything from game day grub to relaxed dinners with friends. Their signature hoagies and loaded cheesesteaks are fan favorites, and they also have a rotating selection of craft beers and a full bar. Whether you’re craving a classic Italian-style sandwich or want to hang out and catch the game, Milano’s delivers quality food, fast service, and a hometown vibe that keeps people coming back. Milano’s has just released their Summer Menu, which is available through August 31st:

Gluten- free rolls available for an upcharge- $1.99 for a half $3.99 for a whole

 

Location Restaurant Hours Delivery Hours Phone Number
University of Dayton
1834 Brown Street
Dayton, OH 45409		 Sun: 11a-midnight
M-W: 11a-1a
Th-Sat: 11a-2:30a		 Sun-Thurs 11a-midnight
Fri-Sat 11a-1a		 937-222-7072
Miami Township
9572 Springboro Pike
Miami Township, Ohio 45342		 Mon-Thurs 11a-11p
Fri-Sat 11a-12a
Sun 11a-10p		 Mon-Thurs 11a-11p
Fri-Sat 11a-12a
Sun 11a-10p		 937-434-7827
Beavercreek
2260 N. Fairfield Rd
Beavercreek, Ohio 45431		 Mon-Thurs 11a-11p
Fri-Sat 11a-12a
Sun 11a-10p		 Mon-Thurs 11a-11p
Fri-Sat 11a-12a
Sun 11a-10p		 937-427-7827

Ashley’s Pastry Shop Offering Cookies For A Cause

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This week, Ashley’s Pastry Shop is  baking to support those affected by the recent flooding in Central Texas. In partnership with  the non profit, Raining Angels, they are supporting the Hope House, sending sensory kits to the children and adults with disabilities that live and are served there.

A staple memory for many that attended Camp Mystic, a summer camp that was heavily impacted by the flood, are goodies known as “Tweety Cookies”. These infamous oatmeal chocolate-chip cookies were baked by camp co-owner Tweety Eastland for campers and staff.
Ashley’s will be baking these special treats this week, and 100% of proceeds from Tweety cookie sales will go to Raining Angels, an organization supporting Hope House! Hope House is a home that permanently houses and serves disabled children and adults in Texas, giving them lifelong care. It was one of the locations hit the hardest by the flooding. Stop into the bakery this week to try the Tweety Cookies yourself, and send hope and support to those in need 

A Free Night of Music with Parrots of the Caribbean at RiverScape

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Join us under the pavilion as the RiverScape Summer Music Series features A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet with Parrots of the Caribbean! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this FREE live concert, while taking in a spectacular sunset over the Great Miami River. The RiverScape Cafe will be open selling food and drinks along with alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and cocktails, for those 21 and over.

Parrots of the Caribbean is a high-energy, original show putting the ROCK in Tropical-Rock, featuring our “Salute to Jimmy Buffett!”, along with fan-favorite originals, & stage-show antics! Acclaimed as the #1 Jimmy Buffett Tribute!

July 16th is National Hot Dog Day and Here Are The Deals

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The hot dog is more than just a ballpark snack—it’s a symbol of summer, cookouts, and casual, fun meals shared with friends and family. Celebrating the day is a great excuse to enjoy a nostalgic favorite, support local restaurants or hot dog stands, and have some lighthearted fun. Plus, it’s a tasty way to beat the heat without breaking the bank! Here are the deals we’ve found to celebrate National Hot Dog Day on Wed, July 16th.

  • 7-Eleven: This year, 7Rewards and Speedy can celebrate National Hot Dog Day with $2 Big Bite hot dogs through July 22.
  • Circle K: Grab two roller grill hot dogs for $1 at Circle K when you order them in-app on National Hot Dog Day, July 16.
  • Dixie Dairy Dreem – Every Wed is 99 cent weenie day here!
  •  Love’s:  offering Love’s Connect app users a FREE hot dog or roller grill product each day from July 14 – 16 with an in-app offer. You must present your My Love’s Rewards digital bar code or card at checkout.
  • Philly Pretzel Factory:  $1 Pretzel Dogs in-app offer at Philly Pretzel Factory. Plus, when you download the Philly Pretzel Factory app you’ll get a free Pretzel Dog, no purchase necessary.
  •  Sheetz:  giving two free hot dogs to guests who purchase 10 gallons or more of fuel in a single transaction. You must first activate the offer in the OFFERZ tab of the Sheetz app. Offer valid from July 16 – 22.
  • Sonic:  Sonic will be selling its Premium Beef Chili Cheese Coney dogs for $1.29 when you order through the Sonic app and $1 Corn Dogs
  • The Root Beer Stande: 2 for $6 regular sized hot dogs. 2 for $12 footlongs.

All The Best Deli Debuts “The Best Bar”

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All The Best Delicatessen, Dayton’s New York-style deli,  announced an exciting new addition to its dining experience: The Best Bar. Nestled at the heart of the deli’s welcoming dining space, The Best Bar will offer guests a new way to enjoy their favorite meals—with thoughtfully crafted beverages and a warm, vibrant atmosphere.

Whether guests choose to sit at the bar itself or order a drink to enjoy with their meal, The Best Bar is designed to enhance the All The Best experience from breakfast through dinner. This full bar features a selection of cocktails, bottled and draft beers, white and red wines, and tasty bar bites. The bar will blend classic deli comfort with contemporary bar flair.

“This bar is a natural extension of what we’ve always strived for—creating a place where people feel at home while enjoying the best food and drink around,” said owner Lee Schear. “The Best Bar is about raising the bar—literally and figuratively—for what a deli can offer.”

Features of The Best Bar include:

  • Strawberry Lemonade Sunrise – a delicious taste of summer brought right to your seat

  • Rhinegeist Truth IPA and Warped Wing Trotwood Lager – supporting Ohio breweries

  • Grilled Hot Dog Sliders, Grilled Salami, and Charcuterie Platters

  • Full access to the All The Best menu for dine-in guests at the bar

  • Beverage service is available throughout the dining area

The Best Bar is set to officially open its doors to the public on July 8, 2025, with operating hours from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Monday-Friday, and earlier for breakfast on the weekends.

“As we continue to grow, we’re staying true to our roots,” said co-founder Carin Solganik. “We want this to feel like the neighborhood deli people know and love—but with a few new twists that make it even better.”

All The Best will also be adjusting its breakfast offerings. Beginning in July, full breakfast will be available on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This new schedule allows the team to continue delivering the quality and consistency customers have come to expect. Select breakfast menu items will be available every day, all day.

All The Best Delicatessen

5940 Far Hills Ave.
Dayton, OH 45429

937.999.4204

M-F: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sat-Sun: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

2025 Diced Chef Challenge To Benefit Miami Valley Meals

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Miami Valley Meals’ signature fundraiser, Diced in Dayton will return on Tuesday, Sept 9th. This  interactive, food-filled event showcases and celebrates the creativity of local chefs as they craft unique dishes from a set of mystery ingredients. Participating chefs must meet the challenge that MVM chefs face each day: how to transform unpredictable ingredients into something new and delicious. Moving to a new venue this year, the event will take place at the Schuster Center.

Guests delight in the ingenuity and flavor of the dishes while learning about what Miami Valley Meals does to help those who are food insecure in our community.  Guest get to taste the bites created by each chef that have been given a mystery box of ingredients to feature in their taste.

At the end of the night, the top two chefs, as voted by the people and by judges, compete in a live cook-off with a new box of mystery ingredients for the title of Diced in Dayton Champion.

Chefs Patrick and Casey Van Voorhis of Grist Provisions (Judges’ Choice and People’s Choice winner).

2025 Competing Chefs

  • Aaron Braun, NCR Country Club
  • Jaime Bondurant, Blueberry Cafe
  • Josh Cox, The Foundry (AC Marriot)
  • Carly Hensley, Speakeasy (Speakeasy Miso, Speakeasy Ramen, 571 Grill)
  • Zach Morgan, Little Fish Brewing Company
  • Mariah Poling, Nood Bar
  • Jacob Rodibaugh, Bistecca Italian Steakhouse (First Hospitality)

and more to be announced soon!

General admission tickets run $75 which includes 6pm entry, ability to sample tastes from all chefs, and free parking in the ARTS Garage.

VIP tickets are $150 includes 5:30pm early entry, ability to sample tastes from all chefs, access to a VIP.lounge area with additional seating, 2 drink tickets, 1 raffle ticket, free parking in the ARTS Garage, and an exclusive gift.

VIP Table for 8 – Limited availability  – A table includes 8 VIP tickets and a dedicated, reserved table at the event. VIP Admission includes 5:30pm early entry, ability to sample tastes from all chefs, 2 drink tickets, 1 raffle ticket, free parking in the ARTS Garage, and an exclusive gift.   $1,440.00

Tickets can be purchased online here.

All funds raised from this event allow Miami Valley Meals team of chefs transform recovered (a.k.a. “rescued”) foods into hearty and nutritious prepared meals that are then distributed to a network of nonprofit partners serving people experiencing food insecurity in the Miami Valley—free of charge. This program currently distributes an average of ~4,000 meals per week to 50 partners per month.

Freddy’s Introduces Dr Pepper Frost

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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers®, announced the launch of its new Dr Pepper Frost – an ideal treat for the summer. The limited-time offer is available to order starting July 9 through August 26 at participating Freddy’s locations nationwide.

Freddy's new Dr Pepper Frost is available for a limited time starting July 9.
Freddy’s new Dr Pepper Frost is available for a limited time starting July 9

Freddy’s new Dr Pepper Frost is made with vanilla frozen custard blended with Dr Pepper and its 23 unique flavors, topped with whipped cream to make a cool and creamy treat that pairs perfectly with any summer plans.

“Freddy’s Frosts feature a lighter, refreshing taste made with our signature freshly churned vanilla frozen custard, and we’re excited to add the Dr Pepper Frost to our existing lineup of frosts for a limited time,” said Rick Petralia, Director of Menu Strategy & Innovation. “The new treat combines our rich and creamy frozen custard with the one-of-a-kind taste of Dr Pepper’s iconic 23 flavors. Guests will find that it’s just right for cooling off during the warmer season.”

McDonald’s Introduces Spicy McMuffins.

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 Starting July 8 the Golden Arches introduces  new Spicy McMuffin breakfast sandwiches that come in three variations will be available for a limited-time at participating restaurants nationwide.

The new sandwich includes what customers “already love about the iconic Egg McMuffin — melty cheese, a freshly cracked egg (now sourced 100% cage-free in the U.S.), Canadian bacon and a perfectly toasted and buttered English Muffin — plus a fiery, delicious twist: a shot of McDonald’s signature Spicy Pepper Sauce,” the company said in its announcement.

Customers can also opt for the new Spicy Sausage McMuffin or the Spicy Sausage McMuffin with Egg.

But don’t snooze too long, the Spicy McMuffin won’t last forever. Set that alarm clock on July 8—because this one’s worth waking up for.

Shrek The Musical

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Join Epiphany Players Drama Ministry for their 34th musical as Aaron Brewer debuts as Director, with Music Director Kandis Gibson and Producers Michele Borns and Megan Wean Sears.  Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.

PERFORMANCES: July 10-20, 2025

Thurs-Sat, July 10-12 | 7 PM
Sun, July 13 | 2 PM Matinee
Thurs-Sat, July 17-19 | 7 PM
Sun, July 20 | 2 PM Matinee

Tickets: $18 Adults/$15 Seniors, Students & Military. Purchase online.

Hosted by Epiphany Lutheran Church, 6430 Far Hills Ave., Centerville. Learn more about Epiphany Players at our website.

EMO Night with Flicker // Fade

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Get ready to scream your favorite lyrics and relive your Warped Tour days—EMO NIGHT is coming to Dayton! Featuring a full live performance by Flicker//Fade, this high-energy night will bring you the best of Emo, Pop-Punk, and nostalgic anthems from the golden era of angst.

Whether you’re a former scene kid or just discovering the genre, this is your night to sing, jump, and feel everything. Black eyeliner optional—but encouraged.

📅 Thursday, July 10, 2025
📍 The Brightside – 905 E 3rd St, Dayton
🕖 Doors at 7 PM

🎟 Tickets:

$17 in advance
$20 at the door
🎫 Advance tickets available here: https://www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-details/emo-night-with-flicker-fade
👥 All ages welcome (under 18 requires adult supervision)

Summer Class Registration Now Open at DLM Culinary Center

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The Dorothy Lane Market Culinary Center Summer Class Schedule is here! Whether you’re a curious beginner or seasoned home cook, the lineup of hands-on classes invites you to explore bold flavors, master new techniques, and connect with fellow food lovers. From making pastry to trying ethnic cuisines, these experiences are designed to provide food education and elevate your kitchen game. Come cook, taste, learn, and celebrate the joy of food all summer long.

The variety of classes range from Summer Fruit Desserts, Farm-To-Table Flavors Of Summer, The Limitless World of Flatbread and several classes for junior bakers.

But hurry, these classes sell out quickly!
Make your reservation for a spot now.

Young’s Ice Cream Charity Bike Tour Rally Rides

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The Young’s Ice Cream Charity Bike Tour is dedicated to bringing together community members of all ages and abilities to raise funds for four local causes, promote healthy living, and celebrate the joy of cycling. We ride for the Alzheimer’s Association, T1D Breakthrough, South Community Behavioral Health and United Rehabilitation Services. Through our annual bike tour, we aim to support these impactful charities while spreading the love for fitness, fun and ice cream! Together, we ride, we give, and we make a difference.

 

Rally Rides (Training Rides)

Get to know fellow riders and the charities – each charity supports one rally ride and all four are there for the main ride in September!

Rally rides are a great way to get ready for the big ride, especially if you aren’t used to going on long distance rides. The first rally ride has a $5 fee, the second $15, and the third $25.  The fourth rally ride is a $35 fee (lunch included). ALL FEES ARE WAIVED IF YOU ARE PRE-REGISTERED FOR THE MAIN RIDE.

Every rally ride begins at 9am. Please plan to arrive about 30 minutes early to register/check-in.

#3 – Saturday, July 12 – Link to Route

K&G Bike Center (Kettering – Marshall Rd) to Bellbrook & back – 50 miles

#4 – Sunday, August 17 – Link to Route

Young’s Jersey Dairy (in Yellow Springs) to Jamestown and back, lunch provided – Approximately 60 miles

 

Chicago Plays The Rose

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Multi-Grammy award winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago will return to Huber Heights, OH for a performance at Rose Music Center

Hailed as one of the “most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era”, the legendary rock and roll band with horns, Chicago, came in as the highest charting American band in Billboard Magazine’s Top 125 Artists Of All Time. Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades.

Moonlight Bike Ride

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Join the Greene County Parks & Trails Trail Sentinels for a moonlight ride along the region’s bike trails.

GCP&T Trail Sentinels are an elite volunteer group who patrol the trails and coordinate several cycling events.

All night riders must be 18 and older, wear a helmet and have lights on their bikes.

All rides begin at 7 p.m.  The average speed of the ride is 10 MPH.

 

Night Ride: Xenia Station to Cedarville (Mom & Dad’s Dairy Bar)  18y and up N/A Sa 07/05/2025
07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Xenia Station		 $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
  No Registration Required Night Ride: Xenia Station to Young’s Dairy  18y and up N/A Sa 07/19/2025
07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Xenia Station		 $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
  No Registration Required Night Ride: Xenia Station to Jamestown (McDonald’s)  18y and up N/A Sa 08/02/2025
07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Xenia Station		 $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
  No Registration Required Night Ride: Xenia Station to Yellow Springs (O&E Corner Cone)  18y and up N/A Sa 08/16/2025
07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Xenia Station		 $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
  No Registration Required Night Ride: Xenia Station to Cedarville (Mom & Dad’s Dairy Bar)  18y and up N/A Sa 08/30/2025
07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Xenia Station		 $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
  No Registration Required Night Ride: Xenia Station to Jamestown (McDonald’s)  18y and up N/A Sa 09/13/2025
07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Xenia Station		 $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
  No Registration Required Night Ride: Xenia Station to Yellow Springs (O&E Corner Cone)  18y and up N/A Sa 09/27/2025
07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Xenia Station		 $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
  No Registration Required Night Ride: Xenia Station to Spring Valley (End of Season Carry-in)  18y and up N/A Sa 10/11/2025
07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Xenia Station

Rides will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather

Bourbon vs Barrel: The Ultimate Pairing Experience

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Join ModeX Tequila Bistro and Wright Dunbar Cigars for a night of fire-grilled meats, aged bourbon, and hand-selected premium cigars.
🥃 Featuring:
Buffalo Trace
E.H. Taylor
Weller Antique
Eagle Rare
🍽️ Menu Highlights:
Shrimp Cocktail · Ribeye · NY Strip · Filet · Godiva Chocolate Cake
🗓️ July 9th | 6PM–9PM
📍4492 Glengarry Dr, Beavercreek, OH
🎟️ $95 | Limited seating – reserve now!
💨 Bourbon. Smoke. Flavor.