Dayton Dining

This year instead of the annual Holiday cooking class before Thanksgiving, they’ve decided to do all the work and offer an El Meson Holiday Dinner.  So you can enjoy their holiday spread this Fri, Nov 13th or Sat, Nov 14th from 5-10pm.

Including Tequila Turkey, Crandberry Salad, Three Root Mash, Pumpkin Muffins, Chino Latino Fried Rice, and Brussell Sprouts Cassarole

Cost $25 per person plus beverage, tax and gratuity. Call 859-8229 to reserve your space.

This U.S. holiday stretches back to the end of World War I and commemorates the nation’s thousands of combat veterans who fought in the service of their country.
It is estimated that there are 23.2 million military veterans in the United States and local restaurants have found a way to say thanks and generate traffic for their restaurants by doing so.

So for all that served, Thanks and enjoy some free eats!

Applebee’s
free meal

Barbie’s Bistro
50% off with valid military ID

Bar Louie
complimentary lunch or dinner

Krispy Kreme
free doughnut

Outback Steakhouse
free blooming onion and a beverage

Rue Dumaine
20% off to Veterans and Active Duty Military

Golden Corral
Mon, Nov 16th 5-9pm free Meal to all who serve

Long before themed dinners became the staple of restaurants, Mary Kay Smith started offering a Garlic inspired dinner.  Folks flocked to Yellow Springs for those garlic inspired dishes, and now 20 years later, the same thing will happen this Tues, Nov 10th – Thurs, Nov 12th.

The menu for the 10th Annual Garlic Dinner at the Winds Cafe & Bakery:

Garlic Fritter with Tangerine Garlic Aioli

Garlic Roasted Shrimp with Spanish Black Rice

Garlic Rubbed Grilled Duck Breast with Mostarda di Frutta

Winter Greens with Roasted Garlic Shallot Vinaigrette

Cheeses

Profiterole with Jeni’s Lemon Yogurt Ice Cream, Fresh Raspberries and Lemon Verbena Syrup
And because The Winds are also good neighbors, they serve altoids after the meal, so you won’t offend on your way out.  Enjoy the above meal with coffer of tea for $55/person or order it with the suggested wine pairings for $65.

This Centerville seafood house, run by Ron & Christy Sweeney, is best known for its laid back atmosphere,  friendly service and reasonable prices.  Voted Dayton’s Best Seafood on ActiveDayton.com they don’t do many wine dinner’s so when they do, expect a really special evening.  And that’s exactly what they have planned for Monday, Nov 9th starting at 6pm.  So call  291-FISH to get your reservations quickly! 

Here’s the menu for Sweeney’s fall wine dinner:

RECEPTION AT 6:00
COMPLIMENTARY HORS D’EUVRES

SEATING AT 6:30

1st course: PUMPKIN SOUP TOPPED WITH CINNAMON CREME FRAICHE &
TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
BRIDLEWOOD VIOGNIER

2nd course: FENNEL, FRISEE AND ESCAROLE SALAD TOPPED WITH A SHALLOT DRESSING AND
SMOKED RUBY RED TROUT
HOPLER GRUNER VELTLINE…

3rd course: BLACKENED WAHOO TOPPED WTIH A CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE
CRUZ DE PIEDRA GARNACHA

4th course: STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN TOPPED WITH RED WINE REDUCTION SAUCE SERVED WITH WILD RICE and BAKED CANDIED APPLE
MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA MERLOT

5th course: BERRY FILLED MINI CAKE TOPPED
WITH A WHITE CHOCOLATE GRENACHE
NICH FEUILLAIT ROSE BRUT

$55.00 PER PERSON
DOES NOT INCLUDE TAX AND GRATUIlY

The Cannery Art and Design Center (CADC) is hosting a free pancake breakfast this Sunday from 11am – 2pm. “Sort of a kick off to the holiday season..really just a gathering of friends for fun. We will be serving free breakfast, coffee and tea,” says Christy Jennewien, CADC Director. They will also be offering 20% off for holiday gift sales.

CADC is a not-for-profit, contemporary fine arts organization committed to enhancing the Dayton region’s visual arts culture by promoting and selling the work of local artists. The CADC gallery features more than 800 pieces of original ‘art for sale’ at a single location. A full range of traditional and contemporary paintings, ceramics, drawings, photography, jewelry, sculpture and much more is offered to the person looking for just the right unique piece of art or special gift.

Enjoy an early Turkey Day dinner every Thursday in November.
Juicy, slow-cooked Turkey(your choice of white, dark meat, or mixed) and the trimmings, $7.95 during lunch, starting at 11am and just $9.95 for dinner, which is served until 9pm

The Stockyards Inn is Dayton’s oldest and most historic restaurant. Back in 1900, it was used as a place where cattlemen sold their livestock, renovated in 1970, it is now one of Dayton’s premier steakhouses with a Victorian atmosphere.  Located at 1065 Springfield Street.

Turkey not your thing?  Then perhaps these drink specials, served from 11am-9pm at the bar will make you smile:

Mon- Bud and Bud Light Longnecks-$1.29
Tues-Bartender’s Choice-$1.99
Wed- Bloody Mary-$1.99
Thurs- Margaritas-$1.99

History and a cocktail for under $2- sounds like a great price for a little nostalgia!

Think the folks at Arrow Wine were drinking when then came up with the title for this one? And perhaps I’m a little jealous that they can drink at work!  Anyway, this Saturday’s wine tasting at the Arrow store on the corner of 48 and Dorothy Lane will be hosting a tasting of over 20 wines from 11am – 5pm.  Drop in any time, it’s very informal.  You’ll also be able to enjooy delicious grilled sandwiches from the Hearts Hot Dog Guys\

Some of the wines you’ll be able to sample:
2006 ROSENBLUM APARAICIO ZINFANDEL
2005 CHEVAL DES ANDES
2005 ROBERT MONDAVI OAKVILLE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2004 IL POGGIONE BRUNELLO
2003 TAYLOR FLADGATE L-B-V PORT
2008 PETROGNANO BIANCO
2007 CHATEAU CHATEAU SKULLS
2007 CHATEAU-FORTIA CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE
2007 DOMAINE LES GRANDS BOIS COTES DU RHONE

Costumed foursomes of putt putt golfers will invade the bars of the Oregon District on Saturday, November 14th, as the 8th annual Barstool Open tees off at 11:30am up and down 5th street.  It’s 9 Bars (okay- really just 8 -the Trolley is sponsoring 2 holes this year), and teams will make the pub crawl from one indoor miniature golf hole to the  next.  In prior years the creativity of the course was only outdone by the outfits  of the participating teams!

Teams can register at any of the participating bars:  Blind Bob’s, Dublin Pub, Ned Peppers’s, Newcom’s, Oregon Express, Sloopy’s, Trolley Stop and Tumbleweed ($160 per team if registered by 11/9, $180/team after).  Proceeds from this sport/pub crawl will benefit local children and adults with disabilities through United Rehabilitation Services.  Cash prizes will be awarded for the top 3 team scores as well as best costumed team.

The after party will be hosted by Trolley Stop with snacks and door prizes for all participants. There will be a special raffle for “An Evening in the Oregon District”, courtesy of Wiley’s, Jay’s Seafood, Thai9, Coco’s, Blind Bob’s, Dublin Pub and Trolley Stop.

Oct 29- Nov 15th The Human Race presents: One of the greatest stories of all time turns into one of the most beloved musicals of all time, as the imprisoned Miguel Cervantes spins the tale of Don Quixote and his quest, in this winner of five Tony® Awards. The audience of The Loft will be part of the setting as the Man of La Mancha becomes The Knight of The Woeful Countenance, dons the Golden Helmet of Mambrino, and leads Sancho Panza and Dulcinea as they dare to dream The Impossible Dream. Click for ticket info to Man of La Mancha

To support the local production, El Meson, Dayton’s family owned and operated restaurant that features cuisine from Central and South America, Spain and the Caribbean,will offer a special “La Mancha” region menu from Oct 30- Nov 15th.  Guests can choose a Tapa from each category for a fixed price meal.

First Course – An appertif style Tapa (choose one)
1) Assorted Chorizos, Olives, Roasted Red Peppers, & Bread
2) Gambas al Ajillo – sautéed shrimp in garlic & olive oil
3) Tortilla a La Mancha – potato & egg omelet with fresh vegetables

Second Course – A Salad style Tapa (choose one)
1)  Sliced tomatoes with Manchego Sheep Cheese, & Basil
2) Pisto Manchego – sautéed zucchini, yellow squash, & eggplant
3) Sopa de Lentejas – Lentil Soup

Third Course – An Entree style Tapa (choose one)
1) Solomillo al ajo Tostado – Beef tenderloin topped with toasted
garlic & Manchego Cheese. Served over Saffron Rice with Pinenuts.
2) Marinated Pork Tenderloin served with Patatas Alioli (garlic potato salad)
3) Baby Lamb Chops served with a Zucchini & Cheese soufflé.

For all diners of the “ Man of La Mancha Menu”, a glass of Sangria, a Cappuccino, or a glass of Tropical Iced Tea is included.

$25.00 person tax and gratuity NOT included.  For dinner reservations call 859-8229.

Green Drinks is an informal networking event where environmentally minded people meet over drinks. The first chapter began in London in 1989 according to wikipedia and there are now over 582 Green Drinks chapters worldwide. While most people attending are people working on environmental issues, anyone can come — people from environment groups, business, government, academia and as individuals. Each meeting has a featured speaker and appetizers sponsored by a different business each month.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 28 6-8pm at Pacchia
hosted by the Dayton Regional Green Task Force.

Pacchia’s Chef Rich will feature appetizers provided by Ed’s Heating & Cooling, and a CASH BAR will be available for you to order beverages.  Featured Speakers for Oct:  Lisa Grigsby & Billy Pote discussing DaytonCREATE

As part of their 25th anniversary celebration Bellbrook Chocolate Shoppe at Cross Pointe Centre in Centerville will host an “All You Can Eat Chocolate Party” on Sunday, Oct. 25th from 4-6pm, in the store’s kitchen, to benefit Breast Cancer Awareness. Enjoy all of the 95 varieties of chocolate made at the shop.  Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Shoppe or by calling (937) 436-5066.  I’ll be the one there with my mouth full! 🙂

Owner Betty Blose attributes the popularity of her chocolates to the fact that they are handmade with her “signature” blend of milk and dark chocolate to create varieties that include creams, truffles, enrobed and molded items. It’s the only blend sold at the family’s Centerville store, and they use this rich chocolate to create everything from chocolate heart-shaped boxes filled with strawberries dipped in chocolate and cakes made of layers of shortbread cookies, iced with chocolate, to their Bellbrook pretzel, a pretzel rod dipped in caramel, rolled in toffee pieces and finally dipped in chocolate.

Chocolate is one of the most popular sweet-tasting treats in the world and has been for centuries. But part of the myth surrounding chocolate is that if it tastes so good, it must be bad for your health.

But the surprising news from the scientific community is that this reputedly decadent treat actually has some health benefits:

* Cacao, the source of chocolate, contains antibacterial agents that fight tooth decay. Of course, this is counteracted by the high sugar content of milk chocolate.
* The smell of chocolate may increase theta brain waves, resulting in relaxation.
* Chocolate contains phenyl ethylamine, a mild mood elevator.
* The cocoa butter in chocolate contains oleic acid, a mono-unsaturated fat which may raise good cholesterol.
* Drinking a cup of hot chocolate before meals may actually diminish appetite.
* Men who eat chocolate live a year longer than those who don’t.
* The flavanoids in chocolate may help keep blood vessels elastic.
* Chocolate increases antioxidant levels in the blood.
* Mexican healers use chocolate to treat bronchitis and insect bites.
* The carbohydrates in chocolate raise serotonin levels in the brain, resulting in a sense of well-being.

Miami Valley Beer Fest is a true craft beer tasting, featuring an incredible variety of beers from some of the finest craft brewers in the country.  Organizer Mike Schwartz, has long been know to beer afficionados and home brewers all over the region, as he and his wife Donna operate Belmont Party Supply.  Mike  is excited to finally present an amazing selection of over 100 craft beers for a tasting this Saturday, Oct 24th.  From 2-6pm attendees will be encouraged to sample this hand picked selection of beers at the Roundhouse at the Miami Valley Fairgrounds on Main Street across from Miami Valley Hospital.

For a flat fee of $35 guests will get 20 samples and looking over the list of Stout’s, Porter’s and Pale Ale’s, there will be plenty of rare beers unknown to the masses. Proceeds will benefit RHA, a nonprofit agency that provides residential services and supports for people with developmental disabilities in Montgomery County.

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With a live band (Skilless Villains) and food on sale from Chappy’s and Thai 9, I can’t think of a place I’d rather be this Saturday.

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