Food Adventure

There’s Something About Fair Food!

July 11, 2017 By The Food Adventures Crew Leave a Comment

Dayton Most Metro has the updated Food Vendor list for the 2017 Montgomery County Fair.

Hey Hungry Foodies – calling all concession nuts!

Bring us your thirsty and hungry
Bring them to 1043 South Main Street Dayton, Ohio 45409

COME TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR !!

OPEN this week thru Saturday open every day until 10pm and you can get into the fair for free for lunch from 11am -1pm through Friday.

We’ve even got a $2 off coupon you can use to save on admission for Thursday!

Turn the Fair into a Food Adventure!

Here is the list of food vendors you can hit up at the fair in 2017

—BAKIN BUDDIES:

Bourbon Chicken, Smoked Turkey Legs, Nachos

—BITE ME:

Corndogs Chili Cheese Corndog, Traditional Corndog, Bacon Corndog,

Bacon Ceddar Corndog, BBQ Corndog, Sauerkraut Corndog

—CHINA RAINBOW:

Chinese Cuisine, egg rolls

—CW CONCESSIONS:

Pizza, Meatball Subs, Spaghetti Dinner, Garlic Bread, Breadsticks

—DUNHAMS FOODS:

Sugar Waffles, Funnel Cakes, Elephant Ears

—HOW ‘BOUT THEM APPLES:

Apple Dumplings, Brownie Sundae, Flurries, Floats, Sushies

—MURTY’S CONCESSIONS:

Breakfast, Pizza Bombs, Mozarella Sticks, Loaded Tater Tots, Cobbler,

Homecooked Chicken Bacon Alfredo, Italian Sausage Penne, Salads

—BEME CONCESSIONS:

Bourbon Chicken & Rice, Grilled Wraps, Angus Burgers, Corndogs,

Tenderloins, Ribbon Fries, Tornado Fries, Fried Green Beans, Sweet Potato Fries

—RISMILLER CONCESSIONS:

Fresh Baked Soft Pretzels, Fresh Baked Soft Pretzel Sweet Sticks,

Chocolate Dipped Cheesecake, funnel cakes, elephant ears, deep fried oreos

—SHIVE’S:

Breakfast, Tenderloins, Corndogs, Chicken & Potato Wedges, Philly Steak

—SMOKIN DICK’S

BBQ Pulled Pork, 1/4 Chicken Dinner, Ribs, Cornbread, Veggie Mac Salad,

BBQ Baked Beans, French Fries

—TROPICOOL:

Shaved Ice Shaved Ice

—ULLERY’S:

Homemade Ice Cream

—WORLD OF WAFFLES:

Hot Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich, Frozen Cheesecake on a stick,

Ice Cream Bars dipped in Chocolate, Frozen Chocolate Bananas,

Fruit Topped Belguim Waffle

—ZERKLE’S

Kettle Corn

There you have it food fans. Bring Cash and a hungry belly. Hug a carnie, eat a lot, its the American way at fair season.

See you at the concession booth….

For more Food Adventures, LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

The 35 Most Underrated Food Spots in Dayton

June 29, 2017 By The Food Adventures Crew 1 Comment

“That place is amazing.. have you ever heard of it?” …..no

“The food there is terrific, have you ever been?” …..nope

Some eateries are like Rodney Dangerfield. They don’t get the respect they deserve. The people who have been there seemed to love the place, but some don’t know the restaurant exists, and most haven’t been there. This is the frustrating… but in some ways the fun part of Food Adventures. We get to share some of the unsung spots, some that have even been around for decades. We get to introduce the masses to some great Miami Valley food spots that they may have never heard about.

Dayton’s culinary scene is a vast field of diamonds in the rough, and all of them need a little more attention from the public.

Food Adventures loves these places, and realize that you may not be familiar with many. Call them some of the underdogs of the industry, we call them delicious and some of our favorites.

Here they are, ranked in order……

DAYTON’S 35 MOST UNDERRATED FOOD SPOTS:

1) VINNY’S BAR & GRILL:

Daytons #1 Underrated Restaurant is Vinny’s on Dryden Rd.

2229 Dryden Rd, Moraine, OH 45439
Maybe it’s the location on Dryden Rd. Maybe it’s the fact he isn’t open weekends, except for UD Flyer’s Home Basketball games. Whatever the reason, the homemade food at Vinny’s Bar and Grill is the most underrated place in Dayton. Our 2013 feature article spells it out. Virtually everything we have tried on this menu is outta sight. From chili, to homemade soups. From broasted chicken wings, to incredible vegetable dishes. Vinny’s has sandwiches and burgers that are crowd pleasers too. It is reminiscent of a mini-Doubledays type menu. Owner Vinny Nyhan makes almost everything homemade from tested recipes. But his hours are weekdays, since he is in the industrial business district. Heck he even has a carry out food area and a convenient store attached to the restaurant.

Highlights at Vinny’s are cheap chicken wing night every Thursday. The wings are big, delicious, broasted with various sauce choices. Other highlights include when his pal Rick’s Tropical Delight brings the Big Green Egg and cooks on the patio. He typically does this for UD Flyer home basketball games. That is when he features his famous: “Indoor Tailgate Buffet,” which is always a “must eat.” A full bar brings a sports bar feel to the place.

The Spicy Olive has dozens of flavor infused fresh olive oils and balsamic vinegars

2) THE SPICY OLIVE:
3650 Rigby Rd, Miamisburg, OH 45342 Phone: (937) 247-5969
This place is one of our favorites, thanks the Hungry Jax who discovered it in Cincy. To say it is underrated is an understatement. Why? Because this store could revolutionize the way you cook at home. It has affected us for sure. Here we have a rare store, where the olive oil and balsamics are harvested at different parts of the globe at different times of the year, so you have the freshest product possible. The difference lends to taste and health. In a world of

where the olive oil industry is in turmoil with fake or diluted product, this store is a savior. Melanie Cedargren and her knowledgable staff are an asset to the Dayton community. With 2 other stores in Cincinnati, her brand is growing. Our favorite’s are the Butter Olive Oil, The Roasted Sesame Seed Oil, The Lemon Olive Oil and so many more…. Check out our past feature article on The Spicy Olive for more details

Rocky’s Pizza – where else can you have great pizza and beer in a Boxing Ring?

3) ROCKY’S PIZZA RING:

3273 Seajay Dr, Beavercreek, OH 45430
Unsung pizza place with an unforgettable atmosphere. Boxing posters and news clippings adorn the walls and even a speed bag hangs in the dining area. The coolest attraction is the dining room is inside 2 boxing rings. What gets overlooked? This place has terrific pizza, a semi-thin and crispy crust, cut into squares and served hot out of the oven on aluminum foil. “Must Eats” include the Taco Pizza, the EB pizza (everything but anchovies) and the Calzones. Rocky’s even hosts comedy nights once a month. Beer available on draft and in cans/bottles. A cold draft beer with pizza never tasted as good as when you’re sitting in Rocky’s Pizza Ring. Our previous feature article on Rocky’s goes in depth like no other.

4) LUCKY’S TAPROOM & EATERY:
520 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402

Andrew Trick, the owner, has a cult following of loyal Lucky patrons. He supports local businesses in every facet of his restaurant whenever possible and is known for charity work as well. Lucky’s is a warm, inviting place in the Oregon District with a historic feel. But what gets overlooked, is how good the food is here. And with one of the most eclectic beer selections in town, things only get better from there. “Must Eats” are the Sunday Brunch Menu, and Chef House loves the Avocado BLT and the hamburgers, because the meat is from Keener Farms. The chili and vegan menu selections round out a strong menu. Make sure you get the beer notebook so you can browse, then choose some of these rare brews to batter your fish with.

5) THE SKYBOX, HOLLYWOOD GAMING AT DAYTON RACEWAY:
777 Hollywood Blvd, Dayton, OH 45414
Yes, the new Racino. That’s where you find some of the most underrated eats in town. Tired of Slots? Had enough of trying to pick the ponies? Well you deserve a break in the sleek restaurant called the Skybox at the top of the casino, near the Horse Race simulcast area. In fact, during LIVE racing events, there are servers who bring these delicious menu items all over the Racino table viewing area. The result is a VIP feel, overlooking the track. What’s overlooked here? The Pizza, The All U Can Eat Ribs(special, not always available), The Prime Rib, and the soups.

6) CHASKA GRILL

Chaska Grill – a Brand New Indian/Pakistani place

39 Fiesta Ln, Miamisburg, OH 45342
Time to take a Food Adventure. This place specializes in Indian and Pakistani cuisine. The result is a slightly spicy version of the typical Indian fare in Dayton. The owners have a successful gig in West Chester and are spreading their business, and recipes to Dayton. What is being overlooked here is the main attraction… the buffet. It is a great chance to experiment, try to go out of your comfort zone, testing new foods. You can do this without having to order and ruin a full meal. Friendly service and a quiet atmosphere is typical on weekdays and weekends. We hope more people discover their great food. “Must Eats” are the Saag Paneer (creamed cheesy spinach), Chicken Tikka Masala and the Garlic Naan Bread

Treadway’s Garden is a a great resource for beautiful produce

7) TREADWAY’S GARDEN:
10245 Dayton Lebanon Pike, Centerville, OH 45458

Where do you start? Three generations of hard-working family members make this the premier “side of the road” produce stop in the area. Why? They have the most beautiful produce. Luscious tomatoes, perfect squash, gorgeous zucchini are just the tip of the iceberg. Throw in the beautiful varieties of green and hot peppers, corn and melons, now you have the makings fo a great food spot. Bring a healthy taste of nature back to your home tonight, and cook up a summers meal that your family wont soon forget. During fall this is a prime place for pumpkins, gourds and more. Check out our in-depth feature story written before the passing of matriarch, Mrs Treadway.

Must Eats: General Tso’s Shrimp at CJ Chan’s

8) CJ CHAN’S:
Two Locations: 2747 W Alex Bell Rd, Moraine and 536 Wilmington Ave, Dayton
Fairly new Asian Restaurant with 2 Dayton area locations. They feature both Chinese and Japanese food on the menu. What’s overlooked is the flavorful choices and decent prices. “Must Eats” are a long list here : General Tso’s Shrimp, Crab Rangoon, The CJ Roll, Pad Thai, Chicken Mei Fun, and Spicy Shrimp with Vegetables. If you have not been here , give this place a try. We don’t know one person who has been disappointed.

9) CENTERVILLE PIZZA AND BBQ:

Centerville Pizza and BBQ – Generous servings of incredible pulled pork

9470 Dayton Lebanon Pike, Dayton, OH 45458
Ok, it is a pizza joint, but what gets overlooked are the BBQ and Broasted chicken. We are here to tell you that they are the stars of the menu. I mean who else delivers BBQ Ribs and Brosted Chicken? “Must Eats” The Pulled Pork (ask for sides of BBQ sauce), The Broasted Whole Chicken Wings (ask for more BBQ sauce sides for dipping), Mashed potatoes and gravy and Calzones. The owner Robert Benson is a great guy and has won national pizza competitions, but his BBQ is so good, it steals the show. OMG and the sauce, his homemade BBQ sauce is incredible. Damn, this is making our mouths water thinking about it. Let’s call them….

10) THE TROLLEY STOP

The Trolley Stop is an underrated stop in the Oregon District

530 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402
The Sassenberg family owns one of Dayton’s best kept secrets. Another charming, historic space in the Oregon Express where the food can shine. Many of you have seen the sign, but might not have stopped in. This place is overlooked for sure. Many are missing out on their burgers made from Keener Farm beef. Like the BELT Burger with bacon, egg, lettuce and tomato. Literally every sandwich is a winner from the Hippy Stacker to the Trolley Turkey. Much of these sandwiches are topped with veggies from Fulton Farms or Patchwork Gardens. And again, don’t overlook the beer selection here. They usually have a couple of rare brews on tap. It makes for interesting drinking times at this precious gem.

11) OREGON EXPRESS

The most underrated pizza in Dayton – Oregon Express !

336 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402

Heads up pizza lovers, this is THE MOST Underrated and unknown pizza in Dayton. The thin crusts are topped with generous

ingredients and sprinkled with spices that make the Oregon Express pizza taste unmistakable. Cut in the traditional squares, it is familiar but yet unlike anything you have tried. Bold flavors and a rich sauce are the secrets to their great pizza pies. A deluxe will out your taste buds in la la land. There is one must eat here, and it is a huge one. It is ANY OF THEIR PIZZAS.

Deroma’s Italian Restaurant serves heaps of Calamari

12) DEROMA ITALIAN RESTAURANT:
6254 Chambersburg Rd, Huber Heights, OH 45424

We bet you have never been here. Well, it is time to go to Huber Heights. Tucked into the end of a small shopping strip, this quaint little Italian eatery delivers on food and flavor. Also, the proportions are nice, so you won’t walk out hungry. MUST EATS are manicotti, calamari, eggplant parmesan and the garlic rolls. These menu items are incredible. What is overlooked here is the sauce. A great marinara and alfredo sauce highlight almost all of the pasta dishes.

13) BENJAMINS THE BURGER MASTER:

Benjamin the Burger Master – a plate full of soul

1000 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45405
This old Red Barn restaurant has some of the best soul food in town. From Must Eats like Fried Fish and Cheeseburgers, to all time favorites like the skillet cornbread and Dayton’s best Chicken wings (BBQ style). The homemade sides put it all in order like mom used to make. Served cafeteria style, it gives you a chance to see all of the day’s steaming hot entrees. The owners and staff are friendly and give to lots of charities. We love this spot. In fact you can view our in depth feature article on Benjamin’s, HERE.

Chen’s Underrated Sushi and Szechuan Food

14) SHEN’S SZECHUAN and SUSHI
7580 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414
Boy oh boy, do the loyal customers love this place. They shout it loud and proud. However, this spot still gets overlooked. What you’re missing is an EXTENSIVE menu featuring two worlds: The Chinese Szechuan special way of cooking and The Japanese Sushi Menu. You will find rare must eats like the Peking Duck, Ginger Prawns and Velvet Seafood Soup. On the sushi end, try the Crazy Tuna Roll and the Rising Sun Roll. You gotta try this place for an elegant, special tour of the Orient for your taste buds. Soon to be one of your favorite spots, we promise.

15) LITTLE SAIGON

Pho from Little Saigon

1718 Woodman Dr, Kettering, OH 45420
The outside is a lime green and blue colored shack. You wouldn’t believe that inside holds the most delicious pho soups and soft rolls that you

will ever try. Many miss seeing the place entirely because it is so small. Many judge the outer appearance and never venture in. all missing out. Again what is overlooked is a complete menu of Pho Soups and nice sized vegetarian menu. Must Eats? Oh that is easy – The Soft Shrimp Roll, Lemongrass Shrimp over Vermnicelli, the Vegetarian Spring Rolls, and the spicy Pho called “Shrimp and Pork Sate Soup with Egg noodles.” The owners have a tremendous story of coming to America for freedom. Today we benefit by enjoying their incredible family recipes. Try it, get out of your comfort one and live a little. You will be back ! For a full feature on Little Saigon, see or article HERE. This place must be amazing because it has been in business over 25 years!

16) BOURBON STREET GRILL:
1043 Brown St, Dayton, OH 45409
An old Cassano’s restaurant has turned into a unlikeley success story. It is all because of the food. And many still don’t know about this place! The eatery is busy and the fast-moving line is long but you still get served in a couple of minutes? Why? Because the staff busts its ass harder than most anyone we have ever seen. They serve up Must Eats like The Bourbon Chicken over rice or noodles, The Spicy Chicken over spicy rice, and what about the Blackened Salmon over Rice ? This place is so underrated it is sick. The food is great, the portions are gigantic and the price is right. See our Food Adventure article for an in-depth feature on Bourbon Street Grill.

Pozole from Chiapas Mexican Grill

17) CHIAPAS MEXICAN GRILL:

298 Far Hills Ave, Centerville, OH 45459
An authentic Mexican place that has not been the big enchilada. Other Taqueria’s have gotten much more love, while this menu is very close to other 2 or 3 restaurants in town with food in the style of Mexico City. Corn tortilla tacos with onions, cilantro, lime juice with your choice of meat. Note, no cheese. Also absent is the white queso topping in the style of many Tex Mex restaurants. It is peasant food, made simple, enjoyed and authentic. The prices are reasonable too. Must Eats are the Pozole Soup, Chicken Fajitas, Camroone Ala Diabla (spicy shrimp), Chorizo Soft Tacos and the best Tamales we have ever eaten. Want more info? Check out our feature article on Chiapas HERE.

18) CHOP SUEY CARRYOUT:

Shrimp Chop Suey from Chop Suey Carryout

1465 E Dorothy Ln, Dayton, OH 45429
When a place is named Chop Suey carryout, you have to try the Chop Suey.. and it’s the best in town for over 40 years. Still, not a large percentage have tried this spot. We don’t get it. The prices are great, and the food is stellar. Must Eats include 3 Chinese staple dishes:

Shrimp Chop Suey, Sweet n Sour Shrimp and Chicken Chow Mein. They have the tastiest and thickest creamy sauces. The recipes remain unchanged since the 70’s and we are grateful for that. Even the Egg Rolls are a must eat and a throwback to the Dayton Mall Charlie Chans. For more information, read our feature article on this, the oldest Chinese Restaurant in Dayton. Try it for carry out or eat in the dining room which is unchanged since the late 70’s when the Bee Gees ruled the pop charts.

19) BEAVERCREEK PIZZA DIVE:

4021 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45432

BLT Pzza from Beavercreek Pizza Dive

If you have not been here, you are overlooking some of the most inventive and largest hand tossed pizza pies in Dayton. A cross between a NY style Pizza with toppings so unique they need special

names. We love this spot, and their Monday All you can eat pizza buffet is a hit and a MUST EAT. Try the 215 CheeseSteak Pizza, BLT pizza, Chicken Cordon Bleu Pizza and the Hamburger Pizza. A family owned business by some of the friendliest people in town. Theresa Geraci is always looking out for local charities anc giving back. We think that is pretty special. And so is their fresh dough pizza ! We featured Beavercreek Pizza dive in an article, check it out for a full scoop.

20) YAFFA GRILL

Yaffa Grill in Fairborn – So underrated it hurts

2844 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn, OH 45324 and 21 Alexandersville Rd, Miamisburg, OH 45342
Good food is good food in any language. That is the case at one of the most underrated eateries in the Miami Valley. Yaffa Grill was the focus of an article and you may want to read it for a full breakdown. There are 2 locations, one in West Carrollton and one by Wright State. We prefer the general store in West Carrollton, and the eat in restaurant in Fairborn. Flame grilled chicken kababs are delicious. These are marinated in special sauce and the flavor is unique and delicious. Must eats are the hummus like Musabara, the Eggplant salad and the grilled half chicken. If you are willing to take a chance and try this menu, you will light up with amazement and surprise.

Banana Pudding Cake from George’s Family Restaurant

21) GEORGE’S FAMILY RESTAURANT:
5216 N Dixie Dr, Dayton, OH 45414
Again, one of the family eateries that deserves more notoriety. The article we wrote on George’s 5 years ago still stands. “Must Eats” include Broasted Fish, The Cheeseburger, Peanut Butter Pie, and Banana Pudding Pie. The freshly ground chuck makes for some of the best burgers in Dayton. Their entire breakfast menu is also a must eat. Make sure you get to North Dixie and get some of this classic diner fare.

22) THE AMBER ROSE:

The Amber Rose has specialties like Dorito Encrusted Chickn

1400 Valley St, Dayton, OH 45404
This restaurant is the epitome of underrated. The menu is a one of a kind in Dayton. The German and Lithuanian dishes served are accented by inventive dishes. The Amber Rose has a great food variety, a “haunted” atmosphere, and an expert staff. Owner Joe Castellano and his chefs produce great meals. Known mostly for catering their restaurant is one of the most underrated places to grab a meal. If you have not been here make sure you try the Must Eats like Turtle Soup, Cabbage Rolls, Pierogies and the Dorito Crusted Chicken Sandwich special.

The Glazed Croissant at Ashley’s Pastries is one of the best things we have ever eaten

23) ASHLEY’S PASTRY SHOP:
21 Park Ave, Dayton, OH 45419
If Martin Sheen and Rob Lowe love this place, how could some people have not heard of this Oakwood bakery? Decades of delicious dedication have gained great regular following, but the masses need to know about this impeccable pastry spot. We did a feature article on Ashley’s Here. Must Eats are the “Yum Yums,” “Glazed Croissants,” and “Sandy Tarts.” Owner Theresa is like Dayton’s version of a baker’s Willy Wonka.

24) JIMMY’S ITALIAN KITCHEN:

Manicotti from Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen

3002 Woodman Dr, Kettering, OH 45420
Old world favorites in an old Taco Bell building. An unlikely setting for some terrific eats, but Jimmy’s does just that. “Must Eats here are Manicotti, Pierogies, Pizza and the Pepperoni Roll. The restaurant is owned by a husband and wife. Did we mention that the cannoli are excellent? For a more detailed view of Jimmy Italian Kitchen check out our article on Dayton Most Metro.

Rainbow Cake from The Cakery

25) THE CAKERY:
140 Woodman Dr, Dayton, OH 45431
Another locally owned family place that is outta sight. They are so inventive here that they take the cake scraps to make a huge, colorful dessert that is very popular, called Rainbow Cake. It is a perfect place to get your birthday cakes. In fact the “Must Eats” are a Chocolate Cake with Buttercream icing, Cream Puffs, Buttercream shots and Snickerdoodle Cupcakes. Hungry Jax uses this baker for cakes and cupcakes and got us tuned into this store. Check out our feature story on the Cakery for an in depth analysis of their baked goods.

26) NIDA THAI CUISINE:

This Thai Place in Centerville is wowing patrons

853 E Franklin St, Dayton, OH 45459
Very unknown restaurant tucked into a strip mall across from Centerville High School. Must Eats are the Curry Shrimp Soup and the Shrimp Pad Thai. We promise more Food Adventures at this location, so we can discover the inner workings of the place. Fresh, hot food at a decent price. These guys know the secret.

Every Mardi Gras, Stone House Tavern does a Crawfish Boil

27) THE STONE HOUSE TAVERN:
258 S Main St, Waynesville, OH 45068
Archer’s sister restaurant doesn’t get as much love as the siblings. It doesn’t make sense because some of the same great food and beer are at both spots. patio is one of Dayton’s best. Hungry? Come to Waynesville and enjoy some great food and fun. Must Eats at Stone House are the Beer Selection (yes it is a great one to wade through), Burgers, Spartan Style Wings and the Crawfish Mardi Gras Boil. Stay tuned for another Food Adventure dinner here in the coming months.

28) SAKAI JAPANESE BISTRO:

Sakai is an underrated , family owned hibachi and sushi joint in Troy

2303 W Main St, Troy, OH 45373
A hibachi mom and pop restaurant with a full sushi bar. Yes, this place is incredible and their signature is using bean sprouts in their hibachi veggie choices. you havent lived until you’ve scorched some bean sprouts baby. The staff stops bows and says Hi to everyone who enters. If you want you can tease them by leaving and coming back in multiple times. MUST EATS here are the Hibachi Steak, Hibachi Shrimp, Scallop and Lobster combo. For sushi Must Eats are the Spider Roll and the Spicy Tuna roll.

29) HINDER’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL:
902 W Main St, Tipp City, OH 45371
Another place witha cult following, especially because of their Must

Hinder’s Sports Bar known for their Wings mostly

Eats.. WINGS ! The burgers are Must Eats too. There is buzz surrounding this place, but again, especially in South Dayton, many have never heard of this gem. Time to head to Tipp City and end the speculation and see for yourself. small price to pay for a perfect wing and perfect hot sauces.

30) ROMER’S BAR & GRILL:
4439 W Franklin St, Bellbrook, OH 45305
A fantastic, underrated menu in Bellbrook. Must Eats are the one and only stuffed burger, The Juicy Lucy a Minnesota

Cross Section of the Juicy Lucy stuffed hambrger at Romers.

inspired favorite. We also recommend the sliced in-house Beef and Cheddar Sandwich. The homemade Turkey Balls, homemade jalapeno caps fried, and Reuben Sandwiches slow roasted in-house. We did a feature article on Romer’s a few years back and it is still timely today. Read it HERE.

Street View of McIntosh’s in Bellbrook

31) MCINTOSH’S PUB & GRUB:
6 E Franklin St, Bellbrook, OH 45305
Cult Following where the rumble is about the wings. Must Eats are the Blackened Wings, the Half Pound Cheeseburger and the Pizza (which is Ron’s). This place has a fun fell and atmosphere and a great spot to have some beers and watch the big game. Underrated? Indeed… Trek over to Bellbrook next time you are hungry and see why.

Bunker’s has incredible Burgers

32) BUNKERS SPORTS BAR & GRILL:
893 E National Rd, Vandalia, OH 45377
Burgers and Wings are the MUST EAT Hallmarks here. People in Vandalia know it, but others, not so much. The other amazing thing here is their digital beer list on the wall. Maybe 30 draft beers on tap? A great selection, with many beers you wont see anywhere else in town. ‘ the kind of thing that makes this place underrated. Good brew, good grub and a place to enjoy it all. The menu is very reasonably priced. the only ting missing from this restaurant is you.. give it a go.

Fifth Street Brew Pub: Great Beer and Underrated Food

33) FIFTH STREET BREWPUB:
1600 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45403
An improved, remodeled kitchen catapulted this place up into underrated status. Now, they are churning out gourmet pub food and it is matching the beer choices perfectly. MUST EATS HERE.. come on.. their beer, especially the easy drinking Cream Ale and 1600 Kolsch Beer. More “must eats” are the Co-op cheese curds, the cheeseburger, the seared salmon salad, and the Wedge. Dive into this place head first, because the big menu and great choices will take you a few visits to get a good sampling. Bring a friend down here, chances are they have not tried the food.

34) NORTH CHINA:
6090 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45459
The best Chinese food in town in Big Ragu’s humble opinion. There is a huge Szechuan and Mandarin Menu and even some Korean

The greatest Egg Rolls in Dayton are at North China

Noodle meals. Why underrated? Since 1987 the quality has been top-notch but still, many people don’t know they exist because they never advertise.. ever. MUST EATS include Mongolian Chicken Spicy, Crispy Shrimp, and worlds Greatest Egg Rolls. Great service has always been a priority and we hope it continues. Check out our article on this underrated classic.

35) VOLTZY’S ROOT BEER STAND:
4668 N Springboro Pike, Moraine, OH 45439
The soup nazi of Dayton is the owner of this cult classic. Rick Volz has been slapping burgers for almost 30 years in Dayton and still some people have never heard of him. If you love burgers, this is your Mecca. If you love soups, behold the winter months are yours. MUST Eats are simple The 10 for $12 cheeseburgers, The Hog (a 20 ounce cheeseburger), a Mug of Root Beer, and Cabbage Roll Soup. Remember these keys to survival at Voltzys or you will feel his sarcastic wrath ! First call your order in ahead of time. Second, don’t substitute or delete ingredients he has on the sandwiches unless it is a last resort. Check out our detailed article on Voltzy’s.

Voltzys Cheeseburgers – 10 for $12 and the best burgers in Dayton.

How many of these places have you been too? Unless you are a super foodie, we bet not many. But here’s your chance. Now you have some spots to seek out some new Food Adventures for yourself. You can find some Miami Valley culinary treasure, because now you have the map. Aren’t you glad you follow Food Adventures for tips like these?

We hope you enjoyed our list. Please comment and let us know if we left out and places that should have made the article.

For more of our Food Adventure blog, like us on Facebook HERE

Vinnys Restaurant featuring Ricks Tropical Delight cooking on the Egg – Lamb chops on a UD Basketball gameday

Romers freshly shaved roast beef and cheese

Turkey balls at Romers

Yaffa Grill – open yourself up to a new world of taste

Chef House knows how good Beavercreek Pizza Dive is …

Wings at BUNKERS !!

The wedge at Fifth Street Brewpub with some broiled salmon

Rocky’s Pepperoni Pizza

Corn tortilla Soft Tacos at Chiapas Mexican Grill

Spicy Chicken over white rice at Bourbon Street Grill

Chakras Restaurant. A trip to the buffet yields the spoils

Food Adventure Recipe of the Month: Zucchini Ribbon Skewers

June 13, 2017 By The Food Adventures Crew Leave a Comment

Thinly sliced grilled zucchini, the beginnings of a recipe

Attention Dayton Cooks and Foodies !

You know the Food Adventure Crew from their weekly articles and food photos shared on this site, or maybe their dinner events.

With all of this original content, there is more …. Did you know they also have a nice collection of recipes? Some have been shared in various cooking classes at Dorothy Lane Market, Living Dayton TV, Spicy Olive, or through Foremost Seafood’s site. Some recipes will make their debut here.

It is all in a NEW monthly feature now cooking on Dayton Most Metro: “Your Food Adventure Recipe of the Month.”

June starts out featuring our culinary crew hero Chef LeeAnne House and a summer favorite that will wow your friends.

Chef House getting ready for a cooking class !

Chef House has always been known for her love of veggies and her philosophy of using local vendors for that fresh, “farm to table” dimension. The results are Dayton’s seasonal flavors, bursting on your plate and leaving your tastebuds happy.

Without further delay let’s dive into one of those fresh recipes.

ZUCCHINI RIBBON SKEWERS with PEPPER SPIKED MOZZARELLA & ARUGULA PESTO

Ingredients:

2 zucchini

2 teaspoons olive oil

½ teaspoon kosher salt

Lemon juice

ZUCCHINI RIBBON SKEWERS with PEPPER SPIKED MOZZARELLA & ARUGULA PESTO

Directions:
Pick the straightest zucchini, these will be easier to cut on the mandolin. Slice them lengthwise ¼ inch thick. Toss with olive oil and salt.

Grill on high heat quickly, get grill marks on both sides and off the grill. Toss with a pinch more salt and a little lemon juice.

PESTO:

1 clove garlic, smashed

4 ounces basil

2 cups arugula, packed

1/3 cup roasted salted pistachios

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons grated parmesan

Directions:
Puree all of the above ingredients in a food processor till smooth. Slowly drizzle in ¼ cup and 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Now we add and assemble with:
-Fresh mozzarella
-Hot pepper flakes or even better use HouseMade Sriracha Toasted Sriracha Powder

Assembly Directions:
Roll the zucchini ribbons up and skewer 2 to a small skewer. The mozzarella goes on the end. Season it with kosher salt and spiced pepper. Serve with the pesto.

Pesto in the processor

Try this for a summer picnic, or a party on the patio. Your next cookout is a great chance to skewer some of these bites.

More about Chef House. In addition to being a member of the Food Adventure Crew, she has her own line of locally made, all-natural sauces, spices and rubs called Housemade. Her Thai Chili Sriracha sauce and Hot Honey sauce have won National competitions. She also teaches many local cooking classes. In the past, she has helped with catering companies and has been a chef at some top notch local restaurants. You will be able to catch her in a FREE COOKING DEMO on Saturday July 22nd at Garlic Fest at the Sons of Italy Bella Villa Hall on County Line Rd. Chef House will be giving out free tastes of her garlic dish to those in attendance. Come join the party at Garlic Fest !

See you next month with another fun recipe.

Follow Chef House, the Big Ragu and Hungry Jax on Facebook by clicking HERE.

We are not food critics, we are just 3 passionate foodies that love to feature local foods!

ZUCCHINI RIBBON SKEWERS with PEPPER SPIKED MOZZARELLA & ARUGULA PESTO

$250 Awaits Cornhole Winners at Rock N Green Tomato Fest

May 23, 2017 By The Food Adventures Crew Leave a Comment

$250 awaits you

Calling all Cornholers… Beginners, intermediate, advanced… it doesnt matter. June 10th is your day. You all have a shot at the $250 prize and anything could go your way. Can you throw that bag filled with corn? Can you knock it through the hole or leave it dangling on the board for points?

Dayton’s biggest cornhole tournament will be in Miamisburg again at the Rock n Green Tomato Festival on Saturday June 10th. You can sign up now and save money or signup the day of the event.

June 10th bags will be flying

WHAT: 7th ANNUAL ROCK N GREEN TOMATO CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

WHEN: SAT. JUNE 10th – TEAMS CHECK IN 11:30 AM, playing starts at NOON

WHERE: RIVERFRONT PARK IN MIAMISBURG – next to RONS PIZZA on MAIN STREET

COST: $20 per team in advance, $30 per team day of the event.

PRIZE: $250 WINNER TAKE ALL !
This tournament has become a tradition and is one of Dayton’s biggest corhole contests. The atmosphere is laid back and background activities are live bands and food and craft vendors. It is a perfect chance to bring the family, a few lawn chairs and let them listen to the free music and enjoy the kids activities as well.WANT TO PLAY? DOWNLOAD THE SIGNUP SHEET —> HERE

June 10th will host of of Daytons biggest cornhole tourneys

WHAT IS CORHOLE YOU SAY ?????

HERE’S THE SKINNY ON THE GAME OF CORNHOLE:
— It is essentially a bean bag toss towards a board, 33 feet away

— You get 4 bean bag tosses each turn

— Object is to accumulate points by throwng your bag into the hole, or landing it on the board

— The strategy is to also keep your opponent from scoring points

— The first team to score 21 points, wins

The following is a list of terms commonly used in cornhole. (For the record, we at Food Adventures have been using words like “Dirty Rollup” and “Slippery Granny” for years under different circumstances).

Ace or cow pie: A bag landing on the board, worth one point.
Back door or Dirty Rollup: A cornhole bag that rolls over the top of a blocker and into the hole.
Backstop: A bag that lands past the hole but remains on the board creating a backboard for a slider to knock into without going off the board.
Blocker: A bag that lands in front of the hole, blocking the hole.
Cornfusion: When players or teams cannot agree on the scoring
Cornhole: A bag that falls in the hole, which is worth three points.
Cornucopia: A player possessing a wide variety of skills
Green Beer served at Ron’s Pizza Tavern
Dirty bag: A bag that is on the ground or is hanging off the board touching the ground.
Flop: Type of toss without rotation or spin.
Grasshopper: A bag that bounces off the grass or ground and lands on the board for a point.
Screaming Eagle: A bag that flys beyond the board without hitting the board.
Slippery Granny: Scoring three bags in a row on the board only.
Gusher, double deuce, Cornholio, or Four Bagger: Four cornholes by a single player in a single round.
Hanger: A bag on the lip of the hole ready to drop.
Hooker: A bag hitting the board and hooking or curving around into the hole.
Jumper: A bag that strikes another bag on the board causing it to bounce up into the hole.
Leprechaun or Clover: When a player attains all four bags onto the board without getting any into the hole.
Po-lice: The cornhole referee
Sally or Shortbag: A weak toss that and lands on the ground before reaching the board.
Shucker: When a player throws a bag and it knocks an opponent’s bag off the board.
Skunk, whitewash or shutout: A game that ends in an 11–0 score.
Slider or a White Castle: A cornhole bag that slides into the hole.
Swish: A bag that goes directly in the hole without touching the board.
Shotgun: Throwing all your bags at once.

This isn’t just a great day for Cornhole. It is a great opportunity for a Food Adventure. And that’s what we will be there for.. Food and live music…

MUST EATS AFTER A CORNHOLE MATCH AT THE ROCKnGREEN TOMATO FESTIVAL:

Lots to eat like Hamburger Wagon

— THE HAMBURGER WAGON will be at the park. If you are feeling really competitive, you can also enter the Burger eating contest at 2pm!

— RON’S PIZZA patio and dining room will be open, featuring a full menu. Let us suggest the deluxe pizza, extra sauce with a special drink of the day – “Green Draft Beer.”

— The ICE CREAM TROLLEY is always a cool stop on a summer’s day of cornhole

— SCHIAVONE’S – Meatballs, Italian Pork Sandwiches, pasta, rum pudding and Cannolis

There will be a 12 Piece Vegas Style Elvis Tribute Band

— TOTALLY AWESOME BRANDS – Kettle Corn, Lemonade, Fudge Puppies

— MIAMISBURG ATHLETICS/RON’S BOOTH – Fried Green Tomatoes, Tomato Sliders, Green Tomato Pizza

Mark your calendars !!!!

We will see you at Miamisburg’s Riverfront Park, downtown, behind Ron’s Pizza on JUNE 10th.

So, stretch out those hamstrings, crack those knuckles and roll your wrists. Get loosey goosey and let the bean bags fly!

Join the Food Adventures crew at the Rock N Green Tomato Festival, 2017.

Below is an schedule of events and photos from the past:

June 10th 2017 schedule of events

Expecting another big crowd

$250 up for grabs

Cron holing

Kevin Farley, Funnybone & The Dublin Pub

May 20, 2017 By The Food Adventures Crew Leave a Comment

Comedian Kevin Farley enjoying Irish fare at Dayton’s Dublin Pub with the Food Adventures crew

It is still not too late to get your tickets to see Kevin Farley at the Funnybone tonight or tomorrow

HERE IS A LINK TO TICKETS for SHOWTIMES
SATURDAY MAY 20th 10:00pm
SUNDAY MAY 21st at 7:30pm

The Big Ragu sat down with the comedian and actor this weekend at the Dublin Pub and had one heck of a Food Adventure. Kevin Farley is proud of his Irish American heritage and a lover of good Irish food. He is a humble, down to earth, guys guy, who is one of the coolest cats in the room. Oh and funny as hell. We talked sports, we talked music and bad lyrics. We talked family, metaphors and of course FOOD!

We even picked out some cigars from the Dublin Pub humidor after lunch and bonded a bit.

Kevin Farley holding up his Potato Soup for a Food Adventure picture = PRICELESS

What a perfect venue for a great visit to learn about his career, insight and places he is going, His take on life is simple to see. He works hard and makes things happen.

HERE’S THE SKINNY on KEVIN FARLEY:

—A Madison, Wisconsin native he loves the Green Bay Packers, will root for some Wisconsin Badgers, and is pretty much a fan of Wisconsin teams. We are working to get him on College Gameday next time they visit Madison ! Hey Herbstreit !! Little help ?

—He is a graduate of Marquette University and remembered Dayton played them in basketball.

Corned Beef and Cabbage – a must eat Irish dish at Dublin Pub

—Kevin of course had a famous brother, but has been growing his own brand, breaking ground and making an identity of his own for years.

—Kevin Farley is a foodie. He enjoys Irish Food, Buffets, Italian food, Sushi and Seafood. He seemed impressed with the Dublin Pub, taking advantage of the Bottomless Chips, Potato Soup and Corned Beef and Cabbage. He was a true Food Adventurer, and now has the t-shirt to prove it.

—Kevin currently lives in West Hollywood and is in tune with the entertainment and food scene.

KEVIN FARLEY PROJECTS YOU “MUST SEE”:

Kevin doing stand up

—His standup routine is a riot. Kevin is currently touring the Midwest he has pretty full schedule this summer hitting other states like Texas, Florida, Washington, and Nevada to name a few. He will be back in Ohio at a Cleveland show in September. His full stand up schedule can be seen at www.kevinfarleyofficial.com/

—His “Kevin Farley on the Road” podcast – Check out Kevin at Itunes for his free podcast. Here is the link: CLICK HERE

— “F is for Family” – Kevin’s animated series on Netflix with fellow comedian Bill Burr.

— “Still the King” a CMT Channel original starts it’s second season on July 11th ! Kevin Farley stars alongside Billy Ray Cyrus. How bout dat? Catch me outside watchin that.

Kevin Farley is an official Food Adventure Fan !

Now drumroll please for our feature must eats as suggested by KEVIN FARLEY! Take this tip and hit these spots when traveling. you have the expertise of a famous foodies behind you!

KEVIN FARLEY’S “MUST EATS” RESTAURANT LIST:

GIBSON’S STEAKHOUSE – Chicago, IL

LURE FISH BAR – New York City, NY

CECCONI’S – West Hollywood, CA

DAN TANA’S – West Hollywood, CA

Favorite Closed Restaurant – BEN BENSON’S STEAKHOUSE in NYC

MUST EATS at DUBLIN PUB from KEVIN FARLEY:

—POTATO SOUP: Why is it “world famous?” add bacon and cheese and you’ll know why…

—CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE: Center cut corned beef brisket, red potatoes and steamed cabbage. Kevin prefers they “hold the onions.” An authentic dish and delicious, unique plate of goods.

— After Meal Cigar – mini -Macanudo cigar from the Dublin Pub humidor

Big Ragu’s Pub Fries

Dayton Most Metro wants to thank Kevin Farley for taking time out for a Food Adventure. He was great company and we look forward to seeing his standup shows this weekend. JOIN US BY CLICKING THE LINKS ABOVE !

For more exclusive Dayton food scoop, follow Food Adventures on FACEBOOK by clicking here. We aren’t food critics, we just love to eat.

Below are some more photos from our Dublin Pub visits !

A piece of the fish n chips

The Dublin Fry Burger

The Ruck Sandwich

Harps Lager

Inside the Pub

Dub Pub Bar

Addition room

The Beef Bully

Shepards Pie and green beans

Channel your inner foodie at Dublin Pub with all kinds of sandwiches, add egg to any of them.

Bread Pudding

Shepherds Pipe

DubPub

Fried Pickles

Black n Tan Onion rings

Beef Barley Soup

Lots of Taps

Spinach dip and chips

Ickey Shuffles into Dayton May 8th

May 6, 2017 By The Food Adventures Crew Leave a Comment

Monday May 8, 2017 Golf Outing

Monday May 8th, former Cincinnati Bengal star, Ickey Woods, shuffles into the Dayton area for charity, and he needs your help. It is for a cause named after his late son, Jovante, who succumbed to a severe asthma attack during his high school years.

The Jovante Woods Foundation is hosting an event at NCR Country Club called “Fairways for Airways” to benefit a cure research for Asthma and help promote awareness of the dangers of the condition.

Food Adventures is proud to be a small part of this event. We look forward to a fun day of golf with friends and celebs.

Ickey Woods

Archer’s Tavern, Boyle Mechanical, Dayton Freight are the major sponsors of the event. The 2017 Fairways for Airways Celebrity Golf Outing on the South Course of the NCR Country Club is the 2nd annual event for this cause. The weather forecast is calling for clear skies with little to no chance for rain. Temperatures should be in the high 50s for the noon shotgun start and the low 60s during most of the outing. Perfect Golf Weather. There is still time for you to sign up for this one of a kind experience.

Each foursome will be paired with a celebrity for a round of golf.

In the past, former Reds, Bengals and Buckeye stars have been participating. Former appearances have included James Brooks, Tom Browning, Archie Griffin, Jim Breech, Pete Johnson, Yancy Thigpen, Andy Harmon, Dmitri Young, Barney Bussey, Steve Caminiti, Richard Carey, Doug Pelfrey, Dan Wilkinson, Eric Shaw, Ernie Mills, Eric Thomas, Frank Minnifield, Lonzell Hill, Joe Kelly, Robert Jackson, Kanavis Mcghee, Katie Blackburn, Michael Wiley

and of course Ickey himself…

Event to be at NCR Country Club 5/8/17 9:30am

Registration and the driving range open at 9:30am. You are encouraged to register as soon as you arrive.

Buckeye Vodka is hosting the Buckeye Bloody Mary Bar beginning at 10:00 A.M. All vodka drinks are compliments of Dayton’s very own Buckeye Vodka!

A lunch buffet will be served beginning at 10:30.

Throughout the event, bottled water and sports drinks will be available compliments of US Foods.

Complimentary (and outstanding) beer will be available thanks to the beer sponsor, Lock 27 Brewing.

A familiar face to Dayton area Charities, Dan Apolito of Archer’s

There is a fantastic silent auction throughout the day featuring some very impressive sports memorabilia, a US Flag flown over the capital building donated by Congressman Mike Turner and Sharon Lowery, a day of fly fishing with Ickey Woods, an impressive basket from Buckeye Vodka and some great golf gear and summer gadgets from Heidelberg Distributing.

After the round of golf, mingle, swap stories and snap some pictures with former college and professional football, baseball and basketball greats. This truly is an event you will never forget, and a once in a lifetime opportunity.

LAST MINUTE SIGNUP – email [email protected] The cost is $1,500 per foursome.

Archer’s Tavern is one of the major sponsors of “Fairways for Airways” Celeb outing

Thanks again to Dan Apolito, owner of Archer’s Tavern and Ickey Woods for setting everything up. The Food Adventures Crew looks forward to slinging some beers and swinging some clubs for charity.

We hope you can make it last minute if you are interested, but the sooner you contact Dan, the better chance you have of getting a spot.

For more of the best events and food in Dayton, follow Food Adventures on Facebook HERE. All original content with no rules! Love to eat Dayton’s best? You’ve found your foodie paradise !

Ickey doing the shuffle for cold cuts ….

Groovy! Mikesells Brings Back Chips cooked in Peanut Oil

April 27, 2017 By The Food Adventures Crew Leave a Comment

They are back! Groovy Mikesells cooked in 100% Peanut Oil

Talk about a Throwback Thursday announcement.

Food Adventures has seen the Facebook comments on Mikesell’s page, “I wish you still cooked your chips in Peanut Oil.” Well now, you can quit yer itchin, because our hometown favorite chip company has re-released Groovy Potato Chips cooked in 100% Peanut Oil. For those of you who love Mikesell’s products, this is one you will be glad they brought back. It is all in the taste.

Oh yes, the taste is a throwback. This is the original DW Mikesell recipe you grew up with. Of course the patented groovy design allows for great dipping and hearty party snacks. So for all you Mikesell purists, this chip is back for you !

Now in stores near you !

You can find them immediately in stores like Kroger, Dot’s and Dorothy Lane Market. You can even grab a bag at Speedway, Cassano’s and Marion’s. We got to sample a couple of the big bags. They were fresh and had that familiar Mikesells taste of yesteryear. At first we were skeptical, but you can definitely tell a difference.

Afraid of a peanut allergy?? We have good news for you. The FDA exempts highly refined peanut oil from being labeled as an allergen. Studies show that most individuals with peanut allergy can safely eat peanut oil.

Mother’s Day and Memorial Day parties would be a perfect time to break out these Groovy Peanut Oil chips and wow your guests and family. Always grab the big bag and support your local potato chip company. Mikesell’s is the oldest continually running potato chip company in the United States. We want them around for another couple of centuries.

We hope you enjoy some snacking and dippin’ with Mikesell’s Groovy chips cooked in 100% Peanut Oil, real soon.

Also enjoy more of our Food Adventures by following us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.s

Chef House, Luke Mapp-Mikesells VP, and Jax at the potato chip factory on Leo st.

“Hey, They weren’t frying these in Peanut oil when I was a baby …. this is good stuff !”

The Food Adventures Crew at Mikesells Headquarters

The Buckin’ Donkey is Back !!

April 21, 2017 By The Food Adventures Crew 2 Comments

It’s Baaaack ! Yes ! Yes ! Yes !

Ba – Donk- A -Donk !

Two years ago a popular sports bar in Kettering abruptly closed, resulting in Facebook posts of grief from a slew of customers. The cult following had been hoping one day for a return.

Today, their hopes came true. The Buckin Donkey restaurant will be returning to Dayton (they dropped the Grill part of the name). The new spot will be located at the old Murray’s Place restaurant in Moraine.

Food Adventures has exclusive scoop on the new developments after talking to our friend and owner, of the original Buckin Donkey, Sean McKown.

Beef on Weck

HERE’S THE SKINNY on THE BUCKIN’ DONKEY:

—The Buckin Donkey is the project of Sean McKown, Kiera Harris and Sean’s brother Larry Maglicco

—They plan to open for business MAY 2nd, 2017. They are finishing flooring and booth construction right now.

—The restaurant address is 2866 S Dixie Dr. Dayton, Ohio 45409

—Many menu items will be returning that were favorites at the previous restaurant. Food Adventures is really excited about this.

Sign of the times – out with Murrays , in with the Donkey

—They will be closed on Mondays for sanity and relaxation.

—Saturdays and Sunday mornings will feature Breakfast and Booze

—Full bar to feature 8 taps, BudLight and 7 revolving taps

—The Buckin Donkey will feature boxed lunch delivery as well

—Menu will feature a Vegan Section

—Plans for a Happy Hour are in the works

Now for the favorites you missed for 2 years … here is our often imitated, never duplicated list of MUST EATS

The Donut Burger

MUST EATS at THE BUCKIN’ DONKEY:

—THE DONUT BURGER:
The old “using the donut for the bun” trick. Not only this burger, but many other favorites will be back. Crazy combos of tasty ingredients that make unique burgers. Customers can join the “burger club” where they get a punch card to try every burger on the menu.

—JAMBALAYA:
One of Dayton’s best “soups” if you will. It is back, and better than ever. Rice, sausage, spice and more.

Jambalaya – homemade

—PIES:
Homemade pies available. Every one is delicious and made by Sean or his mom. In fact, customers can request any fruit cream pie a couple of days in advance.

—TRIPLE BYPASS:
A fresh patty of ground beef and bacon, topped with bacon strips, fried egg and cheese. Not for wusses.

—PIZZA WITH HOMEMADE SAUCE:
New addition to the menu, Sean says it is all about the sauce. His Pittsburgh family recipe pizza sauce to be exact.

Peanut Butter Pie – homemade

—MAGIC MUSHROOM:
A Grilled Portabella Mushroom sandwich with cheese and more toppings. Absolutely fantastic for the vegetarian choice.

—FROSTED FLAKE COATED FRENCH TOAST :
Crumbs of Forsted flakes provide a crispy coating to the soft, cinnamony French Toast. One of Big Ragu’s favorites. He says it melts in your mouth.

Frosted Flake French Toast

Social media is gaining some buzz about the opening, and Daytonians look ready for this upcoming Bucking Food Adventure.

This time around there will be more parking, and a bigger restaurant than before. They hope to avoid previous pitfalls like being hampered by bills for equipment repairs, like the previous walk-in cooler that caused them to be closed 9 days, with a hefty bill.

The restaurant looks to pull clients from Centerville, Kettering, Miamisburg, West Carrollton, Dayton and Moraine. They think it is a good fit and we agree. Food Adventures plans to be there opening night May 2nd.

Want more original foodie content from the Dayton area? We don’t share news blurbs, we create them! From original restaurant reviews, to cooking classes, original dinner events and festival partnerships, The Big Ragu, Chef House, and Hungry Jax are the Food Adventure Crew sharing our favorite eats with Miami Valley foodies. Follow us on Facebook HERE.

Strawberry cheesecake – homemade

Walnut Pie

Sausage Stuffed Peppers

Philly cheesesteak

NY Cheesecake – homemade

Join their Burger club

Biscuits and Gravy

Frosted Flake French Toast

Reuben

Grilled Cajun Shrimp Po Boy

Pierogie Burger might be a special one day

Grilled Spicy Garlic Wings

Home made Beef Barley soup

Portabella Mushroom Sandwich- sliced in half

Ham and Cheese

Italian Nachos

Ariake to Host All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Adventure!

April 18, 2017 By The Food Adventures Crew Leave a Comment

The Dayton Roll

All You Can Eat Premium Sushi Rolls?? YES !! Sushi Lovers… unite !!

Food Adventures has done it again.

We have partnered with Ariake Sushi to host a ONE NIGHT ONLY, all you want sushi event on Monday, May 1st, 2017. They have agreed to open up on a Monday evening and let our Food Adventures Crew have the entire restaurant.

TICKETS ON SALE AT THIS LINK. Tickets include tax, tip and water/tea.

Please note, we only have room for 50 people at this dinner, and have about 25 seats left. So get your tickets NOW !

Ariake is known for terrific, premium sushi. You may have seen our previous article on this restaurant HERE.

Miso Soup included

Owner Miko Whigham and her sushi chef, Chef Sasaki have planned an incredible spread, and this night will be one of a kind. This is the foodie event you have been waiting for.

HERE’S THE SKINNY on ARIAKE SUSHI’S ALL YOU CAN EAT FOOD ADVENTURE:

WHEN: MONDAY, MAY 1st, 2017 at 6:30pm

The Godzilla Roll

WHERE: ARIAKE SUSHI RESTAURANT, 59 FIESTA LANE, MIAMISBURG

COST: $45 per person this includes the tip and tax and the following….

— MISO SOUP

— CRAB & SEAWEED SALAD

— ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI ROLLS and NIGIRI SUSHI UNTIL 8:30pm.

— HOT TEA and WATER

Shrimp Tempura Roll

There will be other drinks and alcohol for purchase.

NOTE*** The sushi rolls and nigiri sushi available will be a good variety chosen by the chef. Diners will pick from a nice display of sushi that will be constantly replenished and some made to order.

*** CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS *** Seats are limited and PRE-PAY only.

Join us for this MUST EAT event on Monday May 1st, 2017. As always, this Food Adventure will also be filled with Trivia, Door prizes and more…

Check out some more photos below of what you can expect at the special dinner.

Are you a local foodie?? Then join the more than 7,000 Dayton foodies on our Facebook Food Adventures Page HERE

All you can eat Jan 16th

Up close Spider Roll

Tuna Roll

13076827_1005972022771162_6488586225986041540_n

Front Entrance across from the Dayton Mall

Dayton Roll

Shrimp Tempura roll

The Crab Seaweed Salad

Deep Fried Roll

Rainbow roll and Tuna Roll

Ariake Roll and more

Spider Roll – Softshell crab

Salmon Roll up close

Salmon Roll

All the sushi you want ..

Tuna Roll up close

Chef Torching an eel roll

Look at that plate !!

Buy your tickets NOW !

Spicy tuna roll

Oh my goodness… an Ariake Roll!

“The Growler” Opens on Wilmington Pike

March 14, 2017 By The Food Adventures Crew Leave a Comment

Co-owner Gary Leasure wants to offer you a beer!

Craft beer lovers who can’t get enough, you have another spot to get your growler filled. “The Growler” is now open in the former “Wright Wing” spot on Wilmington Pike. The same building has housed The Buckin’ Donkey Grille. and Monkeez previously. Food Adventures has the scoop on the new place…

This sports dive is mainly bar seating and booths, with a few dining tables inside. Outside there is one hell of a patio. Other attractions include a killer Happy Hour.

Hungry? Thirsty? Step inside…

Hungry Jax, The Big Ragu, and Chef House are here to tell you …

HERE’S THE SKINNY on THE GROWLER:

Dart Boards and more.

—Located at 3808 Wilmington Pike in Kettering, The Growler has a full service bar and plenty of TV’s to catch your favorite event.

—From 3pm to 7pm on weekdays, they have 1/2 off all appetizers and craft beers are only $3.50, tall domestic beers are just $2.25 during this happy hour time too.

—Other attractions: Pinball, dart boards, with live trivia on Wednesdays and Karaoke on Thursdays

Spicy Pulled Pork Pizza

—Owner’s Gary and Steve Leasure are lifelong Daytonians, suggest you check groupon.com for special deals.

—They have 10 rotating taps and various domestic, craft and import bottled beers too. By May they should be selling their signature “Growlers to go.”

Good drink is usually followed with good eats, so lets get growlin, Food Adventure fans !

MUST EATS at THE GROWLER:

Loaded Fries

—LOADED FRIES:
Served on a pizza tin and foil this MOUND of fries is almost a mountain. Roasted and covered with cheese and bacon, this sinful appetizer is over the top. Get some ranch and ketchup for dipping and find your self closing your eyes and finding your zen. We almost did yoga in our plate.

—THE SPICY PULLED PORK PIZZA:
Unique idea of pulled pork pizza, but they kicked it up a notch with heat. This pig pizza is on fire with flavor and just the right amount of kick. Nice innovation, Growler.

The Original Sub

—THE SWEET CHILI WINGS:
A Sweet and Spicy saucy sauce, that is sticky and finger licking good.

—THE ORGINAL SUB: A nice 2 piece sub, with Italian style lunch meat. Salami, Pepperoni, Capiccola, Marinara, Mozzarella and Banana Peppers make this sub a popular choice. Served with potato chips it is a filling lunch or dinner.

—BREADED MUSHROOMS:
Nice and hearty, these breaded mushrooms, are a big order and they taste great.

Now for the craft beers…..

They are always listed on BeerMenus.com: Right now their 10 taps are….
1) Yellow Springs Moon Balloon
2) Warped Wing Trotwood Lager

New place is open !

3) Warped Wing 10 ton Stout
4) Great Lakes Chill Wave IPA
5) The Brew Kettle’s Black Rajah
6) Three Floyds Yum Yum
7) Ace Pineapple Cider
8) Blue Moon
9) Bud Light
10) Miller Lite

Beers waiting in the on deck circle to be tapped…. are …..

-Great Lakes Conway’s Irish Ale
-Madtree Passion Fruit Tart Ale
-Warped Wing Hop Smuggler
-Bear Republic Brewing’s Racer 5 IPA
-Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Stout
-Platform Speedmerchant White IPA
-Jackie O’s Mystic Mama