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Beer Tasting & Buffet at The Dock!

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25584_118142278203178_5404909_nThis Friday, Nov 6th,  The Dock Food & Spirits  is hosting a grand buffet and food pairing event.  Reservations are required for this eating extravaganza which starts at 6:30pm and runs $33.95 per person.   Call 937-864-5011 to reserve your seat and then head to 250 W. Main Street in Enon to enjoy a night of seafood and beer at this casual Jimmy Buffet themed eatery.
Here’s the menu:
SEAFOOD JAMBALAYA
PAIRED WITH BLUE POINT OCTOBERFEST
 
BELGIAN SAUTEED MUSSELS
PAIRED WITH HOEGAARTEN
 
LOBSTER-ANDOUILLE “MAC & CHEESE”
PAIRED WITH YUENGLING IPL
 
FISH TACOS
PAIRED WITH GOOSE FOUR STAR PILS
 
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
PAIRED WITH GOOSE ISLAND LOLITA

 

Chinese & Japanese Restaurant’s Moraine Location Now Under Construction

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430641_351657294877594_1503002330_nCJ Chan’s second location is now finally under construction.  The new location was announced back in April, when they signed a lease for the 1,800 square foot location at 2747 W. Alex Bell Road, in the same strip center as the original Chappy’s Tap House.

The original CJ Chan opened up at 536 Wilmington Ave in the fall of 2010 and has earned a steady following of fans serving up a “distinctive menu featuring more than 80 sensational dishes ranging from traditional Chinese favorites and innovative specialties to classic Thai foods from across Asia, using only the freshest, most natural ingredients,” according to their website.  The restaurant has earned positive review for “huge portions, delicious food,  prices that are low and service that is fast,” if you peruse the online sites.

Construction photo’s placed on their website today confirm that  progress is finally under way.  A call to the restaurant said they hope to be open by the end of November.  cjchanmoraine

 

 

 

FilmDayton Awards $1000 To “Pitch It” winner.

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Jacob Stuart, Jeremey Gingrich and Alvaro Leite

A film pitch is a basically a sales pitch for a film, tv show or other creative project. Depending on whom you are pitching to and what the purpose of the film pitch is, your pitch may be longer or shorter. A film pitch can range from a one sentence description of your project to a longer telling that should include the main elements of the story, the basic premise, plot points, the main characters, time period, setting and locations.

Last night the 7th Annual Eichelberger FilmFestival kicked off at the Dayton Convention Center with our annual Pitch It! The stories ranged from a psychotherapist’s culture shock in Beijing, to a disgraced conservative pundit returning to his hometown to mend relationships and a horror/fantasy about a girl who uses her creativity and newfound ability to ‘phase’ through colors to survive attacks from the malevolent entity that caused the disappearance of her dad and death of her mom.

The judges: Alvoro Leite, a filmmaker and screenwriter, who attended film school at Wright State University where he got hisBFA in Motion Pictures Production and currently a teacher at Stivers School for the Arts and Jacob N. Stuart, an award-winning and represented screenwriter. He has had OVER 15 scripts optioned and/or produced to screen, airing in OVER 7 different countries. Jacob is the Founder of Screenwriting Staffing.

In a FilmDayton tradition, each contestant had 2 minutes to “pitch” their idea and then judges asked questions eliciting further details on plot, character development, target audiences and more. After careful consideration the winning pitch was selected:

 

“Dean and Max, late 20’s best friends since college, are about to embark on the Never Ending Tour – Bob Dylan’s touring frenzy from the year 2000 – on a road trip through the Western United States (8 shows, 6 states in 10 days), meeting the colorful characters you’re bound to meet on such a tour, as they also try to cope with Dean’s impending divorce of his wife of 6 years and the recent death of Max’s father.

Beavercreek filmmaker Jeremey Gingrich was awarded $1000 to kickstart his film into production. And the FilmDayton festival was official underway, with 3 screenings last night at The Neon. The fest continues with documentaries, shorts, features at The Neon and workshops today and Sunday at ThinkTV. For the full scheudle, please visit FilmDayton’s website.

Pay the Price For Buying Booze With Credit.

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LiquorStoreIt may be time to stock up your liquor cabinet for the holidays now.  Starting November 1st Arrow Wines & Spirits will join with the majority of local liquor stores and add a surcharge to liquor purchased with a credit or debit card.  Mif Frank explains,  We’re one of the last stores to pass on the cost of the credit cards to the consumer.  We didn’t want to do it but with the rising cost of health care and  other operational costs, the 5% commission we make on bottles less the 2-3% credit card charges leaves us only 2% profit and we just can’t run our business on that.  That charge will only be on hard liquor, not beer, wine or low proof bottles.”

In checking with other stores in the area, Miami Valley Wine & Liquor charges 50 cents per bottle, Belmont Party Supply charges 3%, Liquor & Wine Warhouse charges 3% and Air City says it’s 50 cents per order.   So start carrying cash or get used to paying a higher price for your booze.

A Difference Maker In Dayton: Firehouse Subs

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 12036366_10156075898850557_6822006841768877690_nWhile they may be known for their mouthwatering hot subs, piled high with  meats and cheeses,  Firehouse Subs also gives back to the community by way of their Public Safety Foundation. This Thursday, October 8th, Firehouse Subs will be launching their very first Foundation Day of Thanks.

Firehouse Subs  will be celebrating a $39,000 donation to the Kettering and Fairborn Fire Departments. “Donations from  Firehouse Subs round up at the register program and the sale of our 5 gallon pickle buckets have raised the funds to provide two state of the art chest compression systems to Kettering and one to Fairborn through our foundation,” according to Dave Baker, franchise owner of the Kettering Firehouse Subs. “In the past year we’ve funded two of these automated  defibrillators for Huber Heights, one for Vandalia and I believe Xenia was just approved for one.  I’ve heard that Kettering has already saved 2 lives with their equipment.”

Founded in 2005, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is a nonprofit organization that works to provide funding, life-saving equipment, and educational opportunities to first responders and public safety organizations. Since the organization was founded, they have donated over $14 Million to heroes nationwide and nearly $650,000 in the state of Ohio alone.

You can stop by Firehouse Subs to join in the festivities! The fun begins bright and early at 10:30AM at the UD location on Oakwood Avenue. Meet Firehouse Subs representatives and firefighters and  other first responders and enjoy a sub while you’re at it.

Dayton area Firehouse Sub locations:

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6 Oakwood Ave · (937) 813-1585
Open 10:30am until 9pm

 

North Heights Plaza
8436 Old Troy Pike · (937) 938-9737
Open 10:30am until 10pm

 

4301 Far Hills Ave · (937) 298-4444
Open 10:30am until 9pm

 



make_a_differenceDo you know someone who’s making a difference in the Dayton region?  Someone who gives of their time and talent to make our community a better place?  An unsung hero that is quietly making an effort to make someone’s life a little better?  Nominate them as a DMM Difference Maker and we’ll honor them and share their story.  Send us an email with their story.

First Four Men’s Basketball Championship Tickets On Sale October 17

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2016FirstFourTickets to preliminary rounds of the 2016 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship go on sale at 10 am local time Saturday, Oct. 17, to each host city. Fans wishing to buy tickets to the First Four®, first- and second-round games or regional competition should go to www.NCAA.com/MBBTickets.

 
The 2016 championship begins on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, March 15-16, with the First Four — four firstround games taking place in Dayton, Ohio. First- and second-round action takes place Thursday and Saturday, March 17 and 19, in Denver; Des Moines, Iowa; Providence, Rhode Island; and Raleigh, North Carolina. Also, hosting first- and second-round games Friday and Sunday, March 18 and 20, will be Brooklyn, New York; Oklahoma City, St. Louis and Spokane, Washington.
Louisville, Kentucky, will serve as the South Regional site and Anaheim, California, will host the West Regional
on Thursday and Saturday, March 24 and 26. Philadelphia will be the site for the East Regional and Chicago will host the Midwest Regional on Friday and Sunday, March 25 and 27.

 
“This is a great opportunity for college basketball fans to see March Madness® in some of our traditional cities
with a long history of hosting the tournament, as well as a couple of new cities that have never hosted before,” said Dan
Gavitt, the NCAA’s vice president of men’s basketball. “From major markets to smaller cities, there’s a great chance that
America’s best sporting event is going to be played reasonably close to any fan in the country, so it’s a terrific opportunity to come watch history unfold.”

 
“The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament generates an enormous level of excitement and passion
from a global fan base,” said JP Nauseef, Chairman of The Big Hoopla NCAA First Four Local Organizing Committee.
“Each Spring, fans from across the Dayton region and Ohio demonstrate their commitment as host to the tip-off of March Madness and the home to the epicenter of college basketball. First Four ticket sales and game attendance have continued to exceed expectations thanks to longstanding support from America’s most passionate college basketball fans right here in Dayton, Ohio. We believe this year will be no different.”

 
The 78th NCAA Men’s Final Four® will be co-hosted on April 2 and 4 by the University of Houston, Rice
University and Texas Southern University. General tickets to the games at NRG Stadium in Houston are sold out, but fans still have the opportunity to purchase ticket and hospitality packages from PrimeSport, the official ticket and hospitality provider of the NCAA, by visiting www.NCAA.com/VIP. The NCAA Experience® ticket and hospitality packages for all preliminary rounds of the championship can also be purchased at that website via PrimeSport.

Get Your Dia de los Muertos Dayton T-shirt NOW!

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10620156_1415870351885641_4126187803385473605_oDia de los Muertos Dayton was born in 2012.  The goal of creating the event was to give the whole community an opportunity to celebrate the lives of their loved ones passed.  Assured that the dead would be insulted by mourning or sadness, traditionaly Dia de los Muertos celebrates the lives of the deceased with food, drink, parties, and activities the dead enjoyed in life. Dia de los Muertos recognizes death as a natural part of the human experience, a continuum with birth, childhood, and growing up to become a contributing member of the community.

In the first year Missing Peace Art Space, part of the Unitarian Fellowship for World Peace, worked with program partners to make the event happen. Program funding allowed them to build community for the event through school residencies, local art exhibition and a parade through the center of Dayton’s historic Oregon District. They captured the attention of a cross-section of our beautifully diverse community with nearly 350 participants. Over the years the parade through the Oregon District has continued to grow.  The parade is designed to bring neighbors together, celebrating those lives that have touched ours.original

This year, Missing Peace Art Space, led by a dedicated group of community artists, are ready to roll out an even bigger celebration for our Dayton family. But in order to do that the must first raise funds. To help support the Dia de los Muertos Dayton  pre-order a fabulous t-shirt designed by local artist Susan Alden! This years shirt features the most familiar symbol of Dia de los Muertos – the calacas and calaveras (skeletons and skulls), which appear everywhere during the holiday: in candied sweets, as parade masks, as dolls. Calacas and calaveras are almost always portrayed as enjoying life, often in fancy clothes and entertaining situations.

DEADLINE IS TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER! Shirts will be available for pick up starting a few days prior to the event…

The actual free and family-friendly event celebration on Sunday, Nov 1st and will kick things off at 200 S. Jefferson Street at 2:15pm. The parade leaves a little after 2:30pm marching from Jefferson through the Oregon District and ends at Missing Peace Art Space at 3:30pm where you can experience the community ofrendas (altars), art exhibition, performances and much more!

12 September Fundraisers You Won’t Want To Miss!

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We know  Miami Valley residents give a greater share of their incomes to charity than Ohioans from other metro areas according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Funds raised from these events help feed the hungry, provide support for the arts and cultures of our town and make Dayton a great place to live, work and play.   In order to help you plan your fall philanthropy, we’ve picked out 12 of our favorite September fundraisers for you to add to your calendar:

 

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Fri Sept 4th 7pm – 12M,
Sat, Sept 5- noon – 12m,
Sun Sept 6- 1pm – 12am,
Mon, Sept 7th noon-6pm


Alter Family Fun Fest is an Alter Booster sponsored fundraiser for Archbishop Alter High School at 940 E. David Road in Kettering , Ohio. Hundreds of volunteers made up of parents, past parents, students, faculty and friends give endless hours to raise money for the school. Rdes and games for Kids, Blackjack and Texas Hold’em, Big 6 and Showdown for adults. Entertainment all weekend long!

 

BRAVO-logo0001-188x300BRAVO! Champagne Brunch and Fashion Show
Friday, Sept 11th at Sinclair Ponitz Center 1oam

Chair Cindy Gaboury and her committee are planning an opulently orchestrated show leveraging the Oriental flavor of Dayton Opera’s November production of Madame Butterfly. This annual fundraiser of the Opera Guild to support its many educational programs and Dayton Opera; boutique shoppingThey will present exciting styles from Chico’s of Oakwood and their partner company Soma. Fantastic custom luxury mensware will be featured from J. Hilburn. The 2015 winner of our Tri-State College Vocal Competition, tenor Joshua Blue, will entertain. He will be accompanied by Jeff Powell.  Shaun Yu from Discover Classical as o Master of Ceremonies.    $55-$75 tickets

 

11205115_1437507176544086_8175526845487627738_nThe Dayton Greek Festival
Fri, Sept. 11 – 11am to 11pm,
Sat, Sept. 12 – 11am to 11pm
Sun, Sept. 13 – 11am to 6pm

Celebrate the 57th annual Greek Festival the weekend after Labor Day. A Greek tradition for both the young and old, this festival brings together people of all backgrounds to celebrate all things Greek: the food and pastries, unique Boutique items, cooking demonstrations, imported beer and wine, craft beer, live music, dance performances, and tours of our beautiful church. Fun activities for the kids at Zorba Zone and take a chance on the $5,000 raffle prize. There is something for everyone. Be Greek for the day. OPA!

 

428470_436839066411358_870834521_nThe Italian Fall Festa
Fri, Sept. 11 – 6pm to 11pm
Sat, Sept. 12 – noon to 11pm
Sun, Sept. 13 – noon to 8pm

A weekend of wonderful Italian music, great Italian food, good friends, and a fun game of Bocce on the beautiful, spacious, shaded grounds of Bella Villa Hall on County Line Road in Kettering. Bocce courts open all weekend for open play. Watch the Bengals & Browns on large screen TV’s. The Meatball Madness 5K is Sunday at 10am and the Spaghetti Eating Contest is Sunday at 3pm. Festa Parking is located at Reynolds and Reynolds Parking lot at the corner of Reseach Blvd and County Line Road. Parking and shuttle service to and from the grounds is FREE of CHARGE!

 

2135809_origButtercream Festival
Fri, Sept 11 7:30pm Hot Air Balloon Glow
Sat, Sept 12  8am – 7pm

Come celebrate the wonderful city of West Carrollton Ohio at the Buttercream Festival 2015! The Cupcake 5K starts off the event, a cake display contest, a Little Miss Buttercream pageant, a hunks and ladder demonstration, a Valor martial arts performance, a Veterans recognition ceremony, cake decorating showcase, vendors from around the area with booths featuring food, retail products, arts and crafts, community organizations and live music and entertainment throughout the day as well as tons of SWEET TREATS for you to enjoy! Free of charge event.

 

i71vnoiiqxy58love0x3u5338cmhtt3hFolks of Dayton Music Festival
Sat, Sept 12  noon – 10pm

Great Bands for a Great cause! Come enjoy some groovy tunes, food, 50/50 raffle and festive fellowship.  Bands include Brown Street Breakdown, Rosie Carson Band, Higgins Madewell – with special guest Tom Leary and Scotty Bratcher.  Food and Non-Alcoholic beverages will be availble for sale and donations.Bring Your coolers, lawn chairs, blankets. B.Y.O.B. (Adult Beverages- no glass bottles). This event takes place at the Polish Picnic Grounds at 3600 Needmore Road.

 

 

xb51udhmh4451osdzbd5a6oa8ks35468Boonshoft Bash: A Big Bang Night in the Milky Way
Sat, Sept 12   7pm – midnight

See the Museum in a whole new light as you experience an evening of fun and excitement at the 2015 Boonshoft Bash! Enjoy a reception with hors d’oeuvres and signature drinks at the open bar before heading to the edges of the universe – or at least the Museum! – as you dine in one of five astronomy-themed venues. Guests will be served a full course of learning and entertainment as they explore our Sun and Moon, discover the stories of Constellations that fill our night sky, traverse the Solar System to see all eight planets, and even hitch a ride on a Comet – before dancing the night away at the not-to-be-missed Pity Party for Pluto. And even if you can’t attend you can buy a $100 raffle ticket for a chance at the $10,000 cash prize.

 

 

1175283_464403000334657_1752221933_nRusty’s Ride Charity Motorcycle Ride
Sat,  Sept 12  10am – 5pm

All motorcycle enthusiasts and riders are invited to join the 24th annual Rusty’s Ride Charity Motorcycle Ride in memory of Buckminn’s employee, Russell “Rusty” Shearer.  Presented by the Xenia H.O.G. Chapter #2703 and sponsored by Buckminn’s D&D Harley-Davidson, this event is a fundraiser that supports the efforts of the Greene Community Health Foundation.  Registration begins at 10am with the last bike leaving by 12pm. All makes of bikes are welcome and the first 250 registered riders will receive a free commemorative bandana.  After the ride, enjoy a meal with homemade desserts provided by Xenia H.O.G. Chapter members. At 3:00pm, a raffle and an auction will be held featuring biker-related items and gift baskets.

 

 

image_CatsMeowLogoThe Cat’s Meow
Friday, September 18, 2015    6-10:30 pm

Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez! You’re invited to spend a magnificent evening with SICSA as we celebrate the good times, saving lives and sharing love!  An extraordinary affair with a festive, 1920’s Creole atmosphere. James Beard award-winning chef and restaurateur Anne Kearney of Rue Dumaine will provide a shrimp boil feast sure to get every cat meowing! Dance to the beat of 1920’s jazz and swing, a themed photo booth, and a silent auction made up of unique and enticing packages. Dress – Garden Party Creole Chic. This events takes place at Benham Grove in Centerville.

 

 

oktlogo2015_web250The Dayton Art Institute presents Oktoberfest

Fri, Sept 25 Lederhosen Lunch 11am -2 pm   Preview Party 7-11pm
Sat, Sept 26  noon – 11pm
Sun, Sept 27 noon -7pm
This community event boasts an array of artisans, unique foods, ample domestic, international and craft beers, kid-friendly art activities, live music on two stages, international wines and so much more! Oktoberfest includes a fully covered Main Stage viewing area and an expanded Craft Beer tent with big-screen TVs for all the weekend football action. The ACCO Brands FamilyFest provides free art activities for the kids, from noon – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

 

11236471_10152902444691296_2667864438178467963_nArtemis Gone Riding: Cycling to End Domestic Violence
Sat, Sept 26  8am – 1pm

The bike ride is a fun filled occasion that creates an atmosphere unlike any other fundraiser. We are proud to be riding in an effort to raise awareness of Domestic Violence in our community.  Participants choose from a 10, 16, or 22 mile path and create “pedal crews” and collect pledges before the event. Registered riders will receive an event T- Shirt and enjoy a pancake breakfast, with optional VIP packages for our omelet station, mimosa bar, and beer garden. Riders and attendees will have the opportunity to pamper themselves at our various “Swag Stations.” Local vendors will also be selling art, jewelry, and other fabulous items/gifts. We will also feature a Kid’s Fun Zone, including a bounce house, face painting and other fun activities. All funds raised are used to provide vital support services to Domestic Violence victims and their children.

wo9e1sirxlr6hbkrl2hfqquxsze3v04hGreater Dayton 5K Heart Walk/Run
Sat,  Sept 26,  8-11am

The Greater Dayton 5K Heart Walk/Run is the premier fundraising event of the American Heart Association. Join 9,000 of your friends and neighbors for this family fun event. The 5K non competitive walk starts at Fifth Third Field then follows a course through downtown and along the Great Miami River. The 5K timed run requires a $25 registration fee. Proceeds from this event go to support the American Heart Association mission in its fight against the no. 1 and no. 5 killers of all Americans, heart disease and stroke. The event features a health and wellness expo with health screenings and demonstrations, healthy snacks, vendors, a kids fun run and activity area, a memorial/honorary torch ceremony and a VIP survivor area.

 

We’ve just highlighted a dozen September fundraisers, there are certainly plenty of others organizations and events deserving of your time and money, so check our calendar for a more comprehensive list. And if you know of events we’ve missed, please submit them to our calendar.

TEDx Dayton Returns Oct 16th

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tedx-dayton-marvIn 2013 Larry & Marilyn Klaben lead the team that brought the TEDx talks to Dayton. More than 30 engaging speakers and performers took the stage during to unleash ideas that would Infuse and Inspire.

According to Dayton Daily News reporter Dave Larsen “More than 900 people attended the fast-paced, day-long forum, which featured more than 30 local speakers” who challenged us to follow the fear, find our voice, question the equation, get over ourselves, build memories, imagine a world with hate, embrace our past , move through the shadows, rewire our brains, adopt  and date our city.

 

In 2014 there was a second sell out event, that promised to Explore, Exchange and Excite. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, we were asked if we were OK with ourselves or prisoners of shame, seeing our reality,  or creating something timeless, exploring bias and creating successful collaboration, if we have to be a jerk to win or were having an alien experience  were we stopping the silence, embracing our driveway moments and wondering if glitter makes everything better.

Tonight the official kick off for speakers and sponsors was held to introduce the third edition of  TEDx Dayton that will happen on Friday, October 16th:

02b54165-6bac-45cf-b12d-97dd3f6c48a4-2Registration will be open to the public starting at 9 am Wednesday, August 26 and you can register for $50, which includes lunch or at the student rate (ID Required) for $18. Organizers expect another quick sell-out this year, so don’t procrastinate if you want to be part of the audience for TEDxDayton this year.

 

 

 

 

Bourbon & Cigar Dinner at Dublin Pub

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cigarBourbon and Cigar lovers will gather at the Dublin Pub this Tuesday, August 25th for a fabulous dinner, with each course paired with a bourbon tasting and then you can wrap up your dinner with a fabulous cigar from The Market.
The dinner begins at 6pm and runs $50/person, a true bargain  when  you look at the value of the meal, liquor and cigars, which would cost you about double if priced individually.
Oh and did we mention that there will be  door prizes supplied by the cigar and liquor distributors as well as The Dublin Pub?


First course: Hatfield & McCoy and shrimp and corn chowder

Second course:  OYO 4 grain bourbon served with seasonal greens with candied pecans, mandarin oranges & a bourbon infused dressing

Third course: Buffalo Trace & a southern fried pork chop with bacon and collard greens

Fourth Course:Angels envy served with Bourbon bread pudding. 

Parade Kicks Off 5th Annual Beer Week

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11892276_727429157385348_3897557589630179093_nFive years ago a couple of dozen folks made their way from the Dublin Pub to Thai 9 in the first ever Beer Week Parade. Today when the parade steps off at  4:30pm from the Dublin Pub, several hundred are expected to participate.  Many of the local breweries will participate, pictured left is the contingent from Fifth Street Brewpub last year.

Leading off the parade this year will be the Miami Valley Pipes & Drums. Special floats and vehicles like  Thai Rob’s VW Van with Nimrod Camper, The Radler from Warped Wing, Dayton Brew Tours & the Groove Machine Party Bus.  Participants are welcome to wear their favorite beer t-shirts, hats and bring signs!  Parade Viewers line Fifth Street patio’s and often are treated to give-aways from those in the parade.  As the parade turns into the Fifth Street parking lot on the west end of the Oregon District, the crowd will gather for a picture and then the official opening of Beer Week (thought this year is seems there were so many events that several started yesterday, like the Tomfoolery Outdoors Dayton Beer Milers at Dayton Beer Company).

The 2015 Beer Week is a craft beer drinkers bonanza!  With over 150 events scheduled at over 65 locations, bars will be hosting tap takeovers, restaurants have planned beer dinners, and glassware giveaways are all over town.  Here are a few of the highlights:

Monday, August 24:

National Waffle Day at Fifth Street Brewpub  1908

Sam Adams Stein Hoist at King’s Point Pub

Heavy Seas Beer Dinner at Chappy’s Social House

Release of Big Hare American Barley Wine at Hairless Hare Brewery

Fat Head Tap Takeover at Bunkers

 

Tuesday, August 25:

Beer Dinner with North High Brewing at Spinoza’s

Troegs beer dinner at Archer’s Tavern

Sierra Nevada/Riegele Dinner at Whole Foods

Southern Tier Keep the Pint Night at Boston’s Bistro

Sour Beers of New Belgium at Pies and Pints

Star City Brewing Tapping at Ron’s Pizza

 

Wednesday, August 26:

Garden Station Summer Ale Release at Fifth Street Brewpub

Rivertown Beer & Cheest Pairings at A Taste of WineRTLOGO_wCincy3 copy

Clown Shoes Tap Takeover at Lock 27 Brewing

Bell’s Tap Takeover at 311 Drafthouse

3 Floyds Tap Takeover at Dog’s Breath Tavern

 

Thursday, August 27:

Dogfish Head Night at Proto Build Bar

Jackie O’s Beer Dinner at Ollie’s Place

Schlafly Pumpkin and Raspberry Hefe at West Milton IGADBW-AD-3.5X2

Rhinegeist Tap Takeover at Barrel House

MadTree Brewing Takeover at Mudlick Tap House

Pumpkin Beer Tasting at Oscar’s Bar

Unibroue Beer Dinner at Thai9

 

Friday, August 28:

Belgian Beers and Bowling at Poelking Lanes

Eight Ball Brewing Takeover at Arrow Wine Centerville

Jackie O’s & Girl Scout Cookie Pairings at South Park Tavernc81d4ma1b1k6mqopy4dda99eg9rm2d4k

Dayton vs Cincinnati Breweries Beer Showdown at Jimmie’s Ladder 11

Bottle release of Chai Samsara at Eudora Brewing Company

Founders Tap Takeover at Buffalo Wild Wings Troy

Trolley Stop Red Carpet Event

 

Saturday, August 29:

New Holland Brewing Co. Brunch at Lucky’s Taproom

Alefest at Dave Hall Plaza

Merchant du Vin Beer Dinner at Dublin Pub

For all Beer Week Events  check out our MostMetro.com calendar.

Documentary About Dayton Basketball Player “The Blur” Debuts Wed

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4174406_1429028451.088-1It’s been a labor of love for sports writer turned film producer and director Branson Wright, but after 8 years of working on a documentary about one of our region’s sports legends, he’s excited and nervous for the premiere. Scheduled for 6pm on Wednesday, August 26, The Dwight Anderson Story: From Stardom, to Streets, to Survival will be shown at the Kroc Center, located at 1000 N. Keowee St. in Dayton. Admission is free, and the community is welcome to attend.

The film tells a compelling story of the early success, subsequent struggle and ultimate redemption of a Dayton high school basketball phenomenon whose speed in the late 1970s earned him the nickname “The Blur.”

While superficially a story of cheers and tears, Wright’s film is also a cautionary tale for young people and ultimately an uplifting message about overcoming drug addiction and its consequences.

Dwight Anderson is considered by many to be the greatest basketball player hailing from Dayton. He led Roth High School to the state title as a sophomore in 1975 and was the top high school player in the country in 1978, averaging a triple double in his senior year. His speed earned hm the nickname “The Blur.” Anderson played for the University of Kentucky and the University of Southern California and was selected by the Washington Bullets in the second round of the 1982 NBA draft. He also spent several seasons in the Continental Basketball Association, averaging 21 points per game in 112 CBA games. Just how good was Anderson? NBA great Isiah Thomas put it best: “He was the Michael Jordan of our era.” The father of two, he currently plays in the Old Timers Basketball League and trains youth in basketball.

 

 

Cincinnati born and currently a Cleveland based sports writer, Branson Wright will be present at the documentary’s debut, which he insisted by in Dwight’s hometown of Dayton. After the screening, Wright and Anderson will be part of a discussion about the movie. In speaking with Wright, who started working on this film in 2007 as a first time filmmaker, he explained “how this project truly became a labor of love, as he learned to raise the funds, called in favors from friends to film, and tracked down interviews with UK greats like Kyle Macy, former coach Joe B. Hall and NBA legends Dominique Wilkins, Mark Aguirre and Isiah Thomas.1102729_10151799241124406_1986508114_o-e1440018347319-209x300

Wright explained that his passion for telling Dwight’s story is what carried him through, as months became years. While he was discovering the story of Dwight’s bravery he felt this film was worth fighting for. “I learned a lot about my own perseverance, I had put so much of my own time into this that I just had to finish,” Wright reflected. He launched a GoFundMe campaign about 4 months ago to fund the final editing of the documentary. Wright shared, one of the best things that came from taking so long to finish the project was the story changed. Dwight went to rehab and has been sober for 4 years now.

While this might have been Wright’s first film, he’s sure it’s not his last. He’s got a concept for another basketball project, this time women’s basketball with Cheryl Miller and the McGee twins. He’s hoping that his experience on this first project will make finding an investor a little easier the second time around. And he’s learning, as he reminded me Wednesday’s premiere is free, but donations will be gladly accepted.

The Dayton Human Relations Council is proud partner in the hosting of the film premiere. “We are excited to partner with Branson Wright on this screening,” said Catherine Crosby, Executive Director of the Human Relations Council. “We hope that this documentary will engage young people in reflection and discussion on perseverance, leadership, and personal responsibility.” As part of its mission, the Human Relations Council works to create safe and inclusive neighborhoods, to connect young adults to their community and to give them a voice and vehicle to make positive changes in their lives.

Corner Cafe Introduces 3 Course Pre-Show Dinner

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We knew we were impressed with the owners of Corner Kitchen when we experienced their tasting menu paired with some obscure but yummy wines.  But now they’ve introduced a prix-fixe dinner, created with the theater crowd in mind.  And they’ve even written a song about it:

? It’s time to play the music, It’s time to light the lights,
It’s time to meet the Prix Fixe menu at Corner Kitchen tonight!!! ?

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Corner Kitchen serves up dinner a Tues – Thu, 4:30pm – 10:00pm & Fri – Sat, 4:30pm – 11:00pm.  You can find them at the corner of 5th Street and Wayne Avenue in the Oregon District.

 

Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday

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taxGet ready to shop!  Ohio is finally going to have a sales tax holiday this August, just in time for back-to-school! A common practice in many states, Ohio lawmakers have approved the first ever sales tax holiday in the Buckeye State.

The holiday starts on Friday, August 7, 2015 at 12:01 am and ends on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 11:59 pm. During this time only, you can buy certain items and not pay any sales or use tax, either at the store or online. Those items fall into the following categories:

• An item of clothing priced at $75 or less
• An item of school supplies priced at $20 or less
• An item of school instructional material priced at $20 or less

You can buy any number of clothing items under $75, since the exemption applies to the individual price of an item. The same applies to school supplies and instructional material.

While most items of clothing are included in the sales tax holiday, things like accessories and sports equipment are not included. There’s also a list of specific school supplies and instructional materials that are included in the holiday.

Proponents of the measure and supporters from other states with such holidays say retailers leverage the tax exemption to create a Black Friday-like appeal and end up offering their own promotions.

A  University of Cincinnati study concludes Ohio families will save $78 million on school supplies.

Visit the Ohio Department of Taxation’s information page for the specific lists and more details on the tax holiday.

Happy shopping!

5 Tips To Get The Most Out of Restaurant Week

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Restaurant Week is a great chance to sample some of the Miami Valley’s restaurants at a discount.  Each eatery puts out a menu of  3 course meal deals  It kicks off tonight, Sun, July 26th and runs through Sun, Aug 2nd. It’s also a  week that is traditionally busier than usual for many of the area eateries so here are our top 5 tips for getting the most out of your Restaurant Week Experience:

1.  Reserve Early

Popular Restaurant Week choices will be booked up quickly, so the sooner you get on the phone to make your reservations, the better. Reservations for dinner early in the week (Monday – Wednesday) tend to be easier to get than Friday and Saturday.
Some restaurants normally closed on Monday actual open up for Restaurant Week so be sure to check the restaurants website for specific information.

2.  Manage Your Expectations

It is Restaurant Week and most restaurants offer fairly limited choices on the Restaurant Week menu, so if you’re a very picky eater, it might not be the best option for you.  Menu’s are predetermined for price, volume and  ease of service, so don’t be surprised if substitutions aren’t possible.  Frequently, the Restaurant Week menu won’t include a restaurant’s “signature” dishes, but you can often order them a la carte if you’d really like to give them a try.  Some menu’s may actually differ from what’s listed here, due to product availablity.

3.  Understand the Price

The $20.15 – 30.15  prix-fixe meal doesn’t include beverages, tip or tax. Beverages can be a pricey up sell, so if you’re concerned about your budget, ask about prices before you order. On the other hand, since your meal is discounted, this might be the best time to splurge on a bottle of wine.  There are even a few restaurants that will feed 2 or the $25.15 price.

5.  Tip Your Server Well

Just because you’re getting a discount on your  dinner doesn’t mean that the waiter or waitress is getting a break on their rent this month, so tip generously if you get good service. This also goes a long way toward dispelling the myth that Restaurant Week diners are cheap and don’t understand proper restaurant tipping etiquette.

Here are the Menu’s from participated restaurants:

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Appetizers:

  • Reuben Dip
    Corned Beef, Swiss, Sauerkraut and Cream cheese with 1000 Island and Rye Toasts
  • Mushrooms
    Boursin cheese stuffed cremini mushrooms

Soup or Salad:

  • Watermelon Salad
    Served over mixed greens with vinaigreette, lime zest and feta cheese topped with fresh mint
  • Gazpacho
    Blended cucumber and honeydew chilled soup topped with crème fraiche

Entrees:

  • Stuffed Zucchini Perót
    Served with saffron infused orzo pasta $20.15
  • Blueberry BBQ Gouda Chicken
    Served with Cheesy Potatoes $25.15
  • Hand Cut New York Strip
    Served with molasses smashed sweet potatoes and a red wine shallot reduction $30.15

The Barnsider

July 26, 2014 thru August 2, 2015

Choose a Starter…

(choice of one)

  • Cup of Baked Onion Soup Au Gratin
  • Cup of Soup Du Jour
  • Petite Order of Onion Rings
  • Petite order of Fried Mushroom
  • Loaded Potato Cakes

Choose an Entrée…

(all entrees served with House Salad)

$20.14
(choice of one)

  • Cajun Fried Catfish with Red Beans & Collard Greens
  • Pecan Crusted Chicken with Grand Marnier Sauce and Grilled Asparagus

Or

$25.14
(choice of one)

  • Full Slab BBQ Baby Back Ribs with Sweet Potato Soufflé and Corn on the Cob
  • Cajun Shrimp Skewers with Red Beans & Collard Greens

Or

$30.14
(choice of one)

  • The Islander New York Strip with Grilled Asparagus
  • Blackened Mahi Mahi with Red Beans & Collard Greens

Choose a Finale…

(choice of one)

  • Our House Carrot Cake
  • Howie’s New York Style Strawberry Cheesecake

Bunkers Bar & Grill

Dinner for 2 – $25.15

Choice #1

  • Choice of appetizer to share
  • Traditional Pizza (Up To 5 Toppings)
  • Choice of any two desserts

Choice #2

  • Choice of appetizer to share
  • Choice of any two:
    • Chicken Chunks
    • Chicken Strips
  • Choice of any two desserts

Choice #3

  • Choice of appetizer to share
  • Choice of any two quesadillas:
    • Beef • Chicken • Cheese
  • Choice of any two desserts

Available Appetizers

  • Jalapeno Bottle Caps
  • Jalapeno Poppers
  • Birdies Nest
  • Fried Mushrooms
  • Pretzel Sticks
  • Poe Anna
  • Cheese Sticks
  • Potato Skins
  • Seasoned Fries
  • Loaded Fries

Available Desserts

  • Chocolate Cake
  • Lemon Cake
  • Cheesecake
  • Choice of:
    • Strawberry • Caramel • Chocolate

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Summer restaurant week menu: July 27 thru August 1st

Choice of:

  • Glass of House wine
  • Soft drink
  • Craft Beer on tap
    • Guinness
    • Stella Artois
    • Bells Oberon
    • Fathead IPA

Choice of:

  • Tossed salad with choice of dressing
  • Caprese salad – fresh mozzarella, roma tomato, basil, balsamic reduction
  • Crab bisque – cream, sherry, lemon, old bay

Choice of:

  • Blackened Atlantic salmon over penne pasta with vodka tomato cream sauce. Garnished with Fresh vegetable du jour $25.15
  • 10 oz. Certified Angus beef top sirloin over garlic herb rice. Topped with cilantro-lime shrimp relish and marinated vegetables $28.15
  • 6 oz. Certified Angus beef filet mignon over roasted red pepper mashed potatoes and red wine demi- glace. Topped with bleu cheese crumbles $32.15

Choice of:

  • Triple chocolate cake with Bailey’s Irish Cream Ganache
  • Strawberries with Kahlua sauce

Carvers

Salad Course 

Your choice of Soup of the day or one of our Signature Salads

  • Romaine Salad ~ Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Bacon, Roasted Onions & Red Peppers in a Balsamic Vinaigrette Carvers Spinach ~ with Apples, Glazed Almonds & Dried Cranberries in a Honey Dijon Dressing
  • Mixed Baby Greens ~ with Goat Cheese, Glazed Walnuts & Cherry Tomatoes in a Pinot Noir Vinaigrette
  • Classic Caesar ~ Romaine tossed in a Caesar dressing, with toasted croutons and shaved parmesan cheese

And your choice of

Au gratin potatoes, baked potato, mashed potatoes, rice pilaf or roasted vegetables.

Three course entrees for $20.15

  • Prime Rib
    8oz herb crust, slow roasted
  • Tilapia
    Lemon Caper Butter, Garlic
  • Roasted Chicken
    Roasted Tomato, Garlic, Provolone

Three course entrees for $25.15

  • N.Y. Strip Steak
    11oz House blend seasoning, Hand cut
  • Filet Mignon
    6oz. House blend seasoning, Hand cut
  • Atlantic salmon
    Homemade BBQ sauce

Three course entrees for $30.15

  • Surf & Turf
    Hand cut 6oz Filet, topped with Shrimp Scampi
  • Mahi Mahi
    Blackened, Roasted Pepper Sriracha butter

Dessert Course

Crème Brûlée
Or
Strawberry Tart

Chappy’s   TAPROOM ONLY

2 Dinners for $35.15

STARTER

  • Each person gets choice of Chappys Spicy Tortilla Soup or Chappys House Salad

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Each person chooses 1:

  • 1/2 Slab Slow Smoked BBQ Ribs
  • 1/2 Smoked Chicken
  • Cajun Fried or Beer Battered Shrimp
  • Smothered Chicken Breast
  • Beer Battered Cod
  • Boneless Pork Chops – Beer Brined, Charcoal Grilled or Chicken Fried

SIDES

Each person chooses 2:

  • Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole
  • Fresh Brentlingers Corn on the Cob
  • Old Fashioned Mac & Cheese
  • Fresh Southern Style Green Beans
  • Chappys Cowboy Beans
  • Seasoned Mixed Greens
  • Steamed Broccoli with Lemon Butter

DESSERT

  • Chappys Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake with Creme Anglaise and Macerated Berrys.

Chappy’s Social House

Starters

  • Purée of Brentlinger corn with coriander and citrus
  • Heirloom tomato salad with grilled tomato vinaigrette, bacon lardons, housemade-smoked mozzarella and arugula

Entrées

  • Cajun fried shrimp with jalapeño-mint relish and cheddar grit cake with roasted corn
  • Grilled skirt steak with red wine reduction and potato-fennel hash
  • Grilled pork chop with ancho-lime butter and creole potatoes

Dessert

  • Chocolate sheet cake with creme anglaise and macerated berries

Christopher’s Restaurant

Classic Menu $25.15
Vegetarian Menu $20.15

First course

  • Canja
    • Classic: a chicken broth soup with rice, tomatoes, carrots and chopped ham
    • Vegetarian: a vegetable broth soup with rice, tomatoes, carrots and chopped tofu

Main course

  • Classic: Brazilian Chicken with Coconut Milk
    Ed hill farms free range chicken spiced with Brazilian blend, pan fried and topped with a coconut milk and tomato reduction over a rice pilaf.
  • Vegetarian: Brazilian Cauliflower Steak
    A thick cut cauliflower wedge cooked with Brazilian spice blend, and topped with coconut milk and tomato reduction over a rice pilaf.

Dessert

  • Brazilian Chocolate Cake
    A rich chocolate cake with a coconut and cream middle and a strawberry topper

Figlio

Celebrate with a 3-course meal for $20.15 (plus tax, bev and gratuity).

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  • Peasant Salad
  • Crab and Corn Chowder or
  • Balsamic Salad

Second Course

  • Goat Cheese/Pistachio Pizza with Local Honey
  • Pesto Chicken with Feta Pizza
  • Wild Mushroom Pizza
  • Seafood Diablo Pasta
  • Roasted Red Pepper and Chicken Pasta
  • Tomato, Basil, Mozzerella Pasta

Third Course

  • White Chocolate Crème Brulee
  • Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie
  • Tiramisu

The Hawthorn Grill

$25.15

We’ll be offering our Summer Restaurant Week Menu Tuesday, July 27, 2015 – Saturday, August 1, 2015

Choose One Option from Each Course

Appetizers

  • House Salad*
    100% Pure Maple Vinaigrette, Spinach, Spiced Pecans, Red Onion, Dried Cranberries
  • Tomato Pie
    Farm Stand Tomatoes, Feta, Provolone, Fresh Basil, All Butter Pastry Crust
  • Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup*
    Cucumbers, Avocado, Buttermilk, Tomato-Avocado Salad

Entrées

  • White Wine Braised Pork*
    Oven Roasted DuBreton Pork Shoulder, Mashed Potatoes, White Wine Gravy, Mixed Vegetables
  • Shrimp & Grits*
    Sautéed Shrimp, Bacon & Spinach, White Cheddar Grits
  • Summer Risotto*
    White Wine Risotto, Fresh Sweet Corn, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Grilled Red Onion, Roasted Red Pepper, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Balsamic Glaze

Desserts

  • Brown Butter Blondie
    Spiced Pecan Crumble, Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Warm Chocolate Cake*
    Grey Sea Salt, Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Blueberry Peach Crumble
    Fresh Blueberries & Peaches, Graham Cracker Crumble, Homemade Buttermilk Ice Cream

* Naturally Gluten Free **Gluten Free with minor Substitutions/Exclusions

Hickory River Smokehouse

A 3 Course Meal for 2

-Appetizers (choose 1 each)

  • Homemade Texas-Style Chili
  • Seasoned Waffle Fries
  • Sweet Potato Fries
  • Onion Rings
  • Southern Style Okra

-Entrees

  •  2 Sandwich Plates each served with 2 Sides $20.15

or

  • 2 Dinner Plates each served with 2 Sides $25.15

or

  • 2 Smokehouse Combo 1 Plates (Ribs & 1 Meat) each served with 2 Sides $30.15

-Desserts (choose 1 each)

  • Homemade Cobbler (peach, cherry, blackberry, & apple)
  • Brownie
  • Big Cookie

Jay’s Seafood

$25.15

First Course

  • Gazpacho -or- Field green salad with fresh strawberries, feta cheese, toasted almonds in a jalapeno-strawberry vinaigrette

Second Course

  • Ruby red trout served over pearl pasta topped with mushroom sauce -or- Baby back ribs served with fresh corn and roasted red potatoes

Third Course

  • Strawberry Shortcake -or- Peanut Butter Pie with chocolate ganache

Kabuki

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  • Edamame
  • 2 house salads
  • 2 soups
  • 2 entrees (Dol Sot Bibimbop, Spicy Pork, Orange Chicken)

Sushi Dinner for Two $35.15

  • Edamame
  • 2 house salads
  • 2 soups
  • 3 Specialty Sushi Rolls (excluding Lobster Roll)

Lily’s Bistro

Tues 7/28–Sat 8/1
*No Restaurant Week Menu Sunday, August 2*

Starters: choose one

  • Chef’s soup of the day
  • Pickled zucchini sticks, breaded and fried served with cucumber-yogurt dip
  • Greek salad with locally-grown bibb lettuce, orzo, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta in herbed greek vinaigrette

Entreés: choose one

  • Moroccan veggie grill: seasonal vegetables with chilled cous cous, drizzled with charmoula and raita (can be prepared vegan)
  • Pan seared salmon with sriracha-soy glaze, served over chilled coriander-ginger soba noodles with a carrot, ginger, and sesame spicy slaw
  • Baked chicken enchilada casserole stuffed with local, free-range chicken, poblano peppers, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese, served with spanish rice and topped with sweet corn-salsa fresca

Desserts: choose one

  • Flourless dark chocolate torte with cayenne ganache
  • Housemade carrot cake ice cream with rum soaked raisins
  • Grilled peaches with goat cheese-almond stuffing and balsamic reduction
$25.15 per person plus tax + gratuity

McGILLICUTTY’S PUB

$20.15 MENU FOR TWO INCLUDES:

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPETIZERS WITH YOUR CHOICE OF DIPPING SAUCE:

  • BREAD/PRETZEL STICKS
  • MOZZARELLA STICKS
  • POTATO SKINS

and

  • TWO SIDE SALADS WITH YOUR CHOICE OF DRESSING

and

YOUR CHOICE OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ENTREES:

  • 13” PIZZA (your choice of toppings)
  • 20 WINGS
  • (2) OF OUR ½ SUBS OR SIGNATURE SANDWICHES
    (with potato chips and pickle spear)

Meadowlark

25.15

First Course

  • Tostadita with Green Chorizo, Shrimp, Tomatillo and Cilantro

Second Course

  • Beet and Cucumber Salad with Tahini Sauce

or

  • House-smoked Salmon with Grilled Zucchini, Capers, Breadcrumbs and Fennel Seed

Third Course

  • Whole Split Charred Eggplant piled with Roasted Vegetable Tabbouleh, garnished with Spiced Tomato Vinaigrette and Yogurt Sauce

or

  • Hand-cut Roasted Pork Rack Chop with Smothered Potatoes and Summer Vegetables

or

  • Fried Maine Haddock with Cowboy Caviar and Mashed Potatoes

Dessert

  • Grilled Ripe Peach with Blue Cheese Crumble

or

  • S’mores in a Jar

or

  • Cream Cheese Tart with Ohio Cherries

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The first option will be 3 courses for $20.15 per person.

The cheese they will get a choice between the cheddar or the fiesta.  Salad will be their choice between the house or California salad. Then it will be their choice of chocolate.

The second option will be for $25.15 per person and will be 4 courses.

The cheese, salad, and chocolate options are the same as the first option and they will also get an entree which includes chicken, shrimp, and teriyaki-marinated sirloin with the court bouillon cooking style.

El Meson

First Course

  • Sopa – Solmorejo
    A traditional Spanish (chilled) Soup with a tomato base topped with Jamon Serrano (ham) and Hard Boiled Eggs

Or

  • Ensalada de Casa House Salad
    Mixed Greens / Cucumber / Tomato / Cilantro / Onion with a Tropical Mango Vinaigrette

Second Course (Select 1)

  • Peruvian Peanut Chicken
    Stir fried chicken with peanuts, soy sauce, and ginger
  • Pork and Pineapple Skewers
    Grilled with sweet red peppers and a glaze of Caribbean Jerk Sauce
  • Grouper Romesco
    Sautee filet of grouper topped with an almond and paprika sauce

*All above served with Jasmine Rice and Cruciferous Vegetable Slaw with a Ginger Orange Sesame oil dressing

Third Course

  • Chocolate 3 Milk Cake

$25.15

*beverages, tax, and gratuity not included. $1 of each meal will be donated to a charity. *Dine in only.

Nibbles

3 courses – $25.15

Not Entrees
(Select One)

  • Fried Green Tomatoes
    fried crisp and served with goat cheese, tomato-bacon jam, and smoked tomatoes
  • Mixed Greens Salad
    Summer greens with feta, walnuts, apples, and balsamic drizzle
  • Zucchini Ribbon Salad
    with shaved parmesan, lemon vinaigrette, fresh herbs, toasted sunflower seeds, and diced tomato

Entrees
(Select One)

  • Creole Shrimp & Grits
    Succulent shrimp, simmered in a spicy Creole sauce and served over creamy grits
  • Housemade Pasta Ribbons
    in a sweet corn bisque sauce with basil, smoked tomato, and charred corn
  • Petite Prime Aged Strip Steak
    with Bourbon-braised onions, chili-spiced crispy sweet potatoes, and creamy dill cucumbers

Desserts
(Select One)

  • Maria’s Famous Brownies
    rich espresso, chocolate & walnut brownies, with bittersweet fudge sauce & house-churned ice cream
  • Cookies and Ice Cream
    house-made ice creams with fresh butter cookies
  • Blueberry-Buttermilk Cake
    rustic cake baked with fresh blueberries, topped with fresh whipped cream

Nick’s

2 meals for $20.15

Appetizer to Share

Choice of one fried veggie

Award winning Mushrooms
Award winning Fried Green Tomatoes.
Cauliflower
Onion Rings

Entree’s w/choice of one side

  • USDA choice N.Y. Strip with a bleu cheese butter crust on a bed of Nicks house made onion straws.
  • Santa Fe Grilled Chicken Breast with black bean and corn salsa topped with queso blanco sauce.
  • Bourbon Glazed Salmon * Bourbon-Glazed seasoned,char broiled Fresh Atlantic Salmon on a bed of Garlic- Herbedmashed potatoes.

Sides

  • Mashed Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Green Beans, Dinner Salad, Coleslaw, French Fries and Sweet chips.

Dessert to Share

  • Home made Amaretto strawberry short cake

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3 Course Meals for $20.15

Starters

  • COLD APPEETIZERS | SOUPS| SALADS
  • HUMUS | LENTIL SOUP | HOUSE SALAD
  • EZME | CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP | SHEPHERD SALAD
  • BABAGANUSH
  • HAYDARI
  • PILAKI
  • TABULI (KISIR)
  • EGGPLANT W/ SAUCE

ENTREES

  • ADANA KEBAB
  • DONER KEBAB
  • CHICKEN KEBAB
  • CHICKEN ADANA KEBAB
  • KOFTE KEBAB
  • KARNIYARIK
  • LAHANA SARMA
  • CHICKEN DELIGHT
  • DONER SPECIAL
  • MUSAKKA
  • VEGETERIAN MUSAKKA
  • VEGETABLE STEW
  • VEGETABLE STEW WITH LAMB/CHICKEN
  • FILLET OF TILAPIA

DESSERTS

  • RICE PUDDING
  • ALMOND PUDDING
  • CHOCALATE PUDDING

P.F. Changs

$25.15 PER PERSON
JULY 26TH – AUGUST 2ND

FIRST COURSE

Choose one

  • CUP OF EGG DROP SOUP
  • CUP OF HOT & SOUR SOUP
  • SECOND COURSE

Choose one

  • CALIFORNIA ROLL *
  • HAND-FOLDED CRAB WONTONS(4)
  • CHANG’S LETTUCE WRAPS
    Chicken or Vegetarian
  • CHANG’S SPARE RIBS
    BBQ or Rick’s Northern-Style

THIRD COURSE

Choose one

  • CHANG’S SPICY CHICKEN
  • KUNG PAO CHICKEN
  • ASIAN GRILLED SALMON *
  • ORANGE PEEL SHRIMP
  • HUNAN-STYLE HOT FISH
  • PEPPER STEAK
  • MONGOLIAN BEEF
  • MA PO TOFU

DESSERT

Choose one

  • BANANA SPRING ROLLS
  • SWEET VANILLA CREAM WONTONS(2)
  • CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY WONTONS(2)

*These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

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Choice of:

  • A glass of house white wine (chardonnay, pinot grigio, or white zinfandel) or red wine (chianti, merlot, cabernet sauvignon).
  • pint of draft beer (Peroni, Warped Wing Barn Gang, Sam Adam’s Summer, Blue Moon, Guinness)
  • Soft Drink

1st Course:

  • Mixed green salad tossed with our signature garlic basil house dressing.

2nd Course (choice of)

  • Baked Cannelloni: Fresh pasta rolled around a combination of meats, herbs, and cheeses. Baked and topped with tomato basil sauce. ($23.15)
  • Chicken Florentine: Boneless breasts of chicken with garlic cream sauce, fresh sauteed baby spinach, and fontina cheese, Served with slow cooked Marsala button mushrooms. ($23.15)
  • Fettucine tossed with portobello mushrooms and basil pesto pomodoro sauce. ($20.15)

3rd Course (choice of)

  • Cannoli: Flaky pastry roll filled with sweetened ricotto cheese, pistachios, candied fruits, and chocolate.
  • Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramel Rum Sauce

SALAR

First Course:

  • THE SALAR
    SPRING MIX SALAD GREENS, ROASTED GOLDEN BEETS, ROASTED PEPPERS, PARMESAN FLATBREAD CROUTON, WITH SMOKED ONION VINAIGRETTE
  • ARUGULA AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD
    SPICED WALNUTS AND HOUSEMADE WINE JELLY VINAIGRETTE
  • CHICKEN CHICHARRONES
    MARINATED CHICKEN THIGH STRIPS SERVED WITH A LIME, CILANTRO, YELLOW PERUVIAN CHILI PEPPER SAUCE
  • WHITEFISH FRITTERS
    SERVED WITH HOUSE-MADE AIOLI SAUCE
  • SOUP DU JOUR
    CREATED IN-HOUSE FROM SCRATCH

$25.15 Selections:

  • PECAN AND SAGE ENCRUSTED SALMON
    SERVED WITH CHARDONNAY AND SAFFRON SAUCE, YUCCA PURÉE AND HARICOT VERTS
  • CHICKEN SKEWERS
    CHICKEN BREAST MARINATED IN PANCA CHILIES, GRILLED AND SERVED ON A BED OF LIMA BEAN PURÉE, WITH MASHED POTATOES, SAUTÉED SPINACH AND CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
  • PORK FILET MIGNON
    GRILLED AND TOPPED WITH SWEET NEW AGE WINE, PERUVIAN PURPLE CORN JUICE AND DRIED CHERRY SAUCE ON A BED OF ROASTED PURPLE CABBAGE AND MASHED POTATOES
  • CARIBBEAN TILAPIA
    JAMAICAN JERK SEASONED SEARED TILAPIA, ACCOMPANIED BY WILD RICE, TRI-COLORED CARROTS AND TOPPED WITH MANGO SALSA

$30.15 Selections:

  • SEARED SCALLOPS
    3 U-10 SCALLOPS OVER YUCCA PUREE WITH SOY AND BROWN SUGAR SAUCE, ROASTED MUSHROOMS, CRISPY SHALLOTS AND SAUTEED SPINACH
  • FILET MIGNON
    GRILLED AND TOPPED WITH GORONZOLA BLEU CHEESE SAUCE, BACON HER ROASTEDCHERRY TOMATOES AND PARMESAN SAFFRON RISOTTO
  • MACHU PICCHU PORK CHOP
    MARINATED AND GRILLED 14 OZ PORK CHOP TOPPED WITH SPICY ROCOTO CHILI JAM SERVED WITH BROCCOLINI AND ROASTED RED POTATOES

DESSERTS:

  • Tres Leches
  • Mango Mousse

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course 1:

  • caprese tower

or

  • cup of pineapple gazpacho

course 2:

  • coffee encrusted flank steak with gorgonzola cream sauce…30.15

or

  • summer vegetable risotto…20.15

course 3:

  • summer fruit shortcake

or

  • chocolate tres leche cake

Sunrise Cafe

Appetizers

  • Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly, Sweet Corn and Tomato Salad Tender, crispy bourbon glazed chunks of pork belly, local sweet corn and cherry tomatoes with fresh basil, mint and olive oil
  • Proscuitto and Basil Wrapped Peaches with Balsamic Syrup Need we say more…
  • Sesame Green Bean Salad A local mix of beans blanched until crisp tender with cabbage and a touch of red onion with a sesame seed dressing.

Entrees

  • Summer’s Bliss Sirloin with Prosciutto Risotto A silky 5oz wagyu sirloin grilled to perfection and topped with our house “bliss mix” of halved cherry tomatoes, fragrant fresh marjoram, garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Served with our creamy risotto infused with diced prosciutto, parmesan and local greens. 25.15
  • Scallops with Fried Green Tomatoes and Watermelon-Chipotle Jam Wild caught sea scallops are seared until opaque and tender then served on a purple cauliflower puree and crispy fried green tomatoes. Topped with a sweet, smoky and spicy reduction of local watermelon, organic sugar and fragrant chipotle peppers. 30.15
  • (v)Southerin’ Succotash Looney Toon references aside. It’s a steaming bowl of fresh sweet corn, local potatoes, Ohio grown organic black beans, local greens, local beans, onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Given a southern spin by flambéing with bourbon, sprinkled with Old Bay seasoning and a dash of Tabasco. 20.15

Desserts

  • Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Chocolate Flourless Hazelnut Torte
  • Michigan Cherry Pie

Sweeney’s

Appetizers

  • Southwestern Salmon Patty
    Organic Scottish Salmon combined with Black Beans, Corn and Green Onions topped with house-made Chipotle Pepper cream sauce
  • Peal and Eat Shrimp
    5ozs. Old Bay and Beer Poached Cold Extra Large Shrimp with house -made Cocktail sauce and lemon
  • Norwegian Smoked Salmon
    Norwegian Smoked Salmon with Toast Rounds, sliced Cucumbers and Dill Cream Cheese
  • Battered Vegetables
    A mixture of Zucchini and Cauliflower battered and fried to a golden brown, served with Thai Chili dipping sauce

Soups and Salads

  • Sweeney’s Famous House-Made New England Clam Chowder
  • House-Made Fresh, Spicy Shrimp Gazpacho
  • Asian Spinach Salad
    Fresh crisp Spinach tossed with sliced red onion, toasted almonds, mandarin oranges and an Asian Sesame Ginger Dressing
  • Grilled Marinated Vegetable Salad
    Marinated Zucchini, Summer Squash, Artichokes and Red Peppers grilled, served cold and topped with house-made Balsamic syrup

Entréeso

  • English Style Fish and Chips
    Fresh Atlantic Day Boat Cod hand battered and deep fried, served with Sweeney’s Pub Fries
  • Sweet and Spicy Salmon
    Grilled 5oz fresh-cut Organic Scottish Salmon fillet topped with Roasted Pineapple and Habanero glaze, served with brown sugar sweet mashed potatoes
  • Cajun Jambalaya
    Extra Jumbo Shrimp, Paul Prudhomme’s fresh Andouille Sausage, sautéed Chicken, Peppers and Onions in a house-made Classic French Cajun white sauce over Red Beans and Rice
  • Filet Oscar “Sweeney’s Style”
    Sweeney’s signature Crab Cake topped with a 4oz USDA choice Filet Mignon, Asparagus and house-made Béarnaise sauce

Double Takes not valid this week

The Wellington Grille

Course 1

  • Baby Arugula with Pumpkin Seeds, Dried Cherries, Aged Goat Cheese and Honey Tarragon Vinaigrette
  • Soup

Course 2

  • Salmon Vindaloo
    Curried Vegetable & tomato stew with Barley and Anchovy Caper Aioli $30.15
  • Pork N Grits
    Fried Prime Pork Loin with Cheddar Grits
    Braised Savoy Cabbage & House Made Pickles $25.15
  • Roasted Half Chicken
    Roasted Red Pepper, Green Olives & Tomato Jus
    Roasted Brussel Sprouts  $20.15

Course 3

  • Blue Berry Cobbler
  • Triple Chocolate Brownie ala Mode
Wheat Penny

Wheat Penny Restaurant

First Course

  • Green Gazpacho

Second Course

  • Spicy Asian Melon Salad with seasoned Ground Beef, Cucumbers, Peanuts and Charred Chile Oil

or

  • Greek Hand Pie filled with Greens, Herbs and Feta

Third Course

  • Crispy-Breaded Pork Milanese with Peach and Salami Salsa, Hot Honey, Polenta and Broccolini

or

  • Handmade Fettucine with Texas Gulf Shrimp, Spinach, fresh Sweet Corn and Basil

or

  • Grilled Tofu and Vegetable Brochette with Quinoa-Almond Pilaf and Housemade Harissa Sauce

or

  • Chicken Scarpariello – Chicken Thighs roasted with sweet, poblano and pickled peppers and Italian chicken sausage

Dessert

  • Salt and Pepper Fudgesicle with Toasted Coconut and Peanuts

or

  • Peach Shortcake with Raspberry Sauce

or

  • Chocolate Nemesis (flourless cake) with Whipped Cream

or

  • House-made Peanut Butter Ice Cream with Kahlua Caramel Sauce and Coffee Honey Crunch (oh yeah….this dessert just happens to be vegan!)

Zetland Street

$25.15

Choose ONE (1) dish per group.

Appetizers:

  • 11102856_982039635147709_8861934940162581206_n-1Our House salad w/ your choice of dressing
  • Wild Rice Pancakes w/ roasted tomato aioli.
  • Mushrooms, goat cheese, wild rice.

Entrees:

  • Grass-fed filet, with local mushroom demi, Irish cheddar mashed potatoes, and sautéed broccolini
  • Citrus-roasted Ed Hill chicken with quinoa and lima bean salad, grilled asparagus
  • Basil soba noodles with fire roasted red pepper sauce, local vegetables and hazelnuts.

Dessert:

  • Mini Pavlova with whipped cream & fresh fruit
  • Fruit Griller with coconut, mango sorbet & passion fruit drizzle.

A Finer Diner Has Opened At Wayne & Fifth Street- The Corner Kitchen

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ChefJackAs I was walking into the newly remodeled Fifth Street business, memories of Sloopy’s, the Tiki Bar and Pulse, all businesses that had inhabited this space, came to mind. Yet, once inside the door, is was hard to believe I was in the same space.

The transformation into a modern, yet warm eatery with an open kitchen is a welcome addition to the corner of 5th Street and Wayne Avenue in the Oregon District. Owned by partners in life and business Chef Jack runs the kitchen while Natalie Skilliter is the General Manager. The Corner Kitchen will be open for dinner and drinks Tuesday through Saturday and seats 60 with an additional 14 seats at the bar as well as patio seating.

Yesterday a few of us had the pleasure of experiencing the tasting menu, a 5 course menu available for FullSizeRender 4$34 per guest. As any good restaurant often does, we were treated to an Amuse Bouche (a bite sized treat sent out by to give you a glimpse of chef’s approach to the art of cuisine). So our meal began with avocado tomatillo salsa bruschetta garnished with a bright radish slice paired with JCB Brut Rose, a light sparkling blend of chardonnay and pinot noir grapes from the Burgundy region of France ($12 glass on the menu). You can add the wine pairings to the tasting menu for an extra $24 and if you enjoy wine, do it! The pairing are very well thought out and include some very nice wines I would have never tries on my own, that I really enjoyed!

FullSizeRender 3The tasting menu begins with a Fish Taco, a long thin slice of halibut, nestled in a bed of cabbage, dressed with a habanero aioli with onion salsa. The Reverly Riesing ($11/glass) was a refreshing choice and surprisingly not too sweet.

Next up was the BLT, which is a perfect example of why the Skilliters call this place a Finer Diner. As Natalie shared with us, ” it’s your favorite comfort food, FullSizeRender 2but taken up a level.” The B in our open faced sandwich was a wonderful piece of braised crisp pork belly, served on bibb lettuce with a tomato jam, paired with a Vina Eguia Tempranillo from Spain.

The third course, Rigatoni Boo Boo, which Chef Jack explained is a pasta dish that incorporates Natalie’s love of peas, and named after his nickname for his wife, Bo Boo (Jackson is his nickname). A spicy tomato meat sauce served with a dollop of ricotta and sweet peas was tasty with just a slight bit of heat. It was paired with a lovely red Filomusi Guelfi, Montepulciano ($11 glass).

The Meat of the tasting FullSizeRendermenu was a NY Strip topped with an amazing Cognac Peppercorn Cream Suce served on a bed of mashed potatoes, accompanied by haricot vert, with a hearty glass of 2010 Rebound Rhone Blend from Napa ($59 bottle) which will be available exclusively at Corner Kitchen, as only 210 cases were made this year.

A perfect little ending to a successful tasting menu was the lighter than air Chocolate Mousse, served with housemade whip cream in a delightfully dainty tea cup with a Hietiz Cellar, Ink Grape Port.

And while I was totally captivated by the art being served up on the plates, I did notice the art on the walls, created specifically for the restaurant by sculptor Landon Crowell, a Dayton native, who traveled the world and was lured home by a position at Wright State University. Natalie gives credit to Eva Buttacavoli, DVAC’s Director for making the introduction and explained how she felt Landon’s work partnered so well with their concept. Simple basic statement pieces.