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Bellwether Music Festival Brings the Best of Alternative Rock to Renaissance Festival Grounds

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The 2nd annual Bellwether Music Festival brings the best of alternative rock to the Renaissance Festival Grounds for a two-day, multi-stage extravaganza on August 9th & 10th, 2019. This year’s line-up is stacked with the likes of CAKE, Cold War Kids, Guided By Voices, Katie Pruitt, Real Estate, Beach House, Hailey Knox, Pinback and many more (see full line-up below or schedule here). Plus there is Rock-N-Roll Jousting and silent disco after parties both nights!

Tickets to this incredible festival are currently $69 for a single day pass and $119 2-day general admission. Camping, VIP, and additional ticketing options are available here.  Note: There is a ticket prices increase on August 9th.

Address to venue: 10542 OH-73, Waynesville, OH 45068

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THURSDAY PRE-FEST PARTY:
6pm-8:30pm – Blues Power
8:30-9:30pm – AJ & The Woods
10pm-11:30pm – Comedy Show with Kevin Downey Jr., Mark Riccadonna, Joshua Ryan
11:30pm-1am – Maria Carrelli

FRIDAY PERFORMANCES:

CAKE

Katie Pruitt

Real Estate

Cold War Kids

Quiet Hollers

We Are Scientists

Twin Shadow

Saint Aubin

The Brook & The Bluff

Caroline Rose

Frederick The Younger

Eldren

Friday After Party:

11am-12:30pm – TOBACCO (DJ Set) 

12:30am-3am – Silent Disco in the Campers’ Village

Silent Disco DJ: Firecat 451

 

Saturday Night Performances:

Beach House

Hailey Knox

Pinback

Guided By Voices

Young Heirlooms

Sego

STRFKR

Ring

Multimagic

Black Moth Super Rainbow

Souther

Fern Murphy

Saturday After Party:

11am-12:30pm – STRFKR DJ Set 

12:30am-3am – Silent Disco in the Campers’ Village

Silent Disco DJ: Firecat 451

Local Arby’s Icon Retires After 44 Years

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The manager at the Arby’s in Moraine is retiring after 44 years

For years we have heard him say things like “Two Arby’s beef and cheddars please..”  The lovable manager of the Arby’s in Moraine, Richard Parriman, retired this week after 44 years of serving customers.  This friendly face is unforgettable and his soft, kind personality is a part of his great work ethic and longevity.  Congratulations Richard, on a job well done!

Food Adventures is proud to bring you this “feel good” article and share the story of the incredible career of Richard.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY on RICHARD PARRIMAN:

— Richard grew up in Springboro with an interest in History and Antiques.

— He went to the University of Kentucky and graduated in secondary education specializing in history and government.  As fate would have it, he took a job after school at Arby’s.  It gave him the freedom to work at an antique store too, and he never looked back.

— Richard’s first day of work was March 4, 1975 at an Arby’s that is no longer there.  He started at an Arby’s on 48 in Centerville near Whipp Rd., in what was then, Cassano’s Plaza (now Swiss Village).  That building was a Sandy’s Hamburgers, and after Arby’s it became a Trophy Nut store.

Richard served approx 1.7 million customers in 44 years

— Richard then went to work at the Arby’s that was inside the Elder Beerman near the Dayton Mall on 725 where Target is today.  He worked there from 1978 until 1998.  He remembers an Arby’s beef and cheddar sandwich was 89 cents.  Today they are $3.79.

— It was during this time in 1987 that Richard and his wife started an antique store in Waynesville called Village Antiques.  Today it is located at 185 High St. Box 204 in Waynesville.  Open noon-5pm, Tuesday through Sunday, they are closed on Monday.Please call them at 513-897-2421.  They have general antiques and specialize in Cherry and Walnut furniture and country accessory antiques.

— During his time at Arby’s, Richard averaged 50 hours, 5 days a week and about 150 customers a day.  That means over 44 years he served approximately 1, 716,000 people.  Yes that’s right, over 1.7 million people !!!

— Looking back he has seen Arby’s evolve and loved his time working for GZK franchise.  He had 5 employees that worked with him for over 25 years.  That is a testament to his leadership and unheard of in the industry.  He will miss his co-workers tremendously.  He also has a lot of regular customers he will miss that have become friends over the years.  He says the one thing people should know about Arby’s is they really do what it takes to serve high quality meats.

— During retirement he plans to relax a little, but will be busy with the antique store and spending time with his wife, his daughter and his two grandchildren.  You can see by the sparkle in his eye that he really enjoys his family time.

Thank you Richard for making every Arby’s customer feel like family too.

 

Two Arby’s Beef n Cheddars please

RICHARD’s MUST EATS at ARBYS:

— HAM & CHEESE SLIDER SANDWICH
Having eaten everything on the menu for so long, he has been on a Ham kick for a while.  He preferred a small ham sandwich when he would get breaks during the workday.

 

What other local restaurants are Richard’s favorites?

Being in the restaurant industry, Richard doesn’t eat out all that often.  But when he does, he likes 3 places in Waynesville.

RICHARDS FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANTS:

— THE VILLAGE RESTAURANT:
Located at 144 S Main St. in Waynesville, they serve breakfast, lunch and  dinner.  Offerings include family style from salads to comfort Southern food.

 

— THE COBBLESTONE CAFE:
A quaint little place, part restaurant, part country store.  A great brunch menu, and the staff is friendly.

 

— STONE HOUSE TAVERN:

Arbys has 2 fish sandwiches for $5 during Lent.


Fun atmosphere, and good pub food at 258 S Main St, Waynesville.  We have had many Food Adventures there!

Well folks, that does it, the end of an era for a local Arby’s manager as he shifts focus to family and his antique store.  What an incredible accomplishment to put in 44 years in such a fast paced environment.  It is great to hear about unsung “local heroes” like this that lead by example.  Richard is a humble person and we thank him for letting us share his incredible story of longevity on our Food Adventures blog.

Richard will be missed by Arby’s regulars and customers in Moraine and throughout Dayton.  All good things must come to an end.  Thank you Richard for 44 years of great service !

Please check out Richard’s store,  Village Antiques on High Street in Waynesville if you get a chance and visit the Parriman family.  Unfortunately, you’re gonna have to bring your own Arby’s sandwiches …

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Cobblestone Village Cafe Adds Dinner Service

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Owners Jeremy and Angela Greene envisioned designing a location that encompassed all the things that they enjoyed the most; loving people, creating warm inviting environments, thoughtful crafted food, coffee, and gelato.  And that’s exactly what they’ve done at Cobblestone Village Cafe in Waynesville.

They’ve created a passionate collective of culinary artists, eclectic designers, master baristas, and Gelaticians (Gelato maker). Here, they invite their guests to become a part of a world where great tasting food, thoughtfully crafted beverages, and hand curated home furnishings—shared in an environment of infectious positivity.

Known for their tasty brunches and lunch, they will be adding dinner service beginning Oct 5th. From 5-9pm. Thursday thru Saturday year round. You can join them for local beer, a  selection of fine wines, bourbons, and cocktails, seasonal farm to table culinary delights of small plates, entrees, and desserts.

 

Cobblestone Cafe

10 North Main Street
Waynesville, OH 45068

513-897-0021

11am -3:30pm Tues-Fri
11am -4pm Sat & Sun

Starting Oct 5th
5-9pm Thurs – Sat

 

Bellwether Music Festival busts out the best alternative rock!

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There is certainly no shortage of summer music festivals in the greater Miami Valley region, however many of them lean towards jam, folk, bluegrass, and country fans. For the many alternative and indie rock fans, there are far fewer festival options, especially ones with camping.

That’s the gap that Bellwether Music Festival is hoping to fill. Referred to as a “mini-Bonnaroo”- this two-day, two-stage alternative music festival features an impressive lineup of both national and local acts, along with one of the most unique festival grounds anywhere: The Renaissance Park in Waynesville! Last year, my friend mentioned how great it would be to have a music festival there, and low and behold, someone did it!

Not only did organizers nab a prime location, they are pulling in some major acts, including: MGMT, The Flaming Lips, Local Natives, Echo & The Bunnymen, Dr. Dog, The Psychedelic Furs, Whitney, AJ & The Woods, Allah-Las, Japanese Breakfast, Bob Schneider, Erika Wennerstrom (of Heartless Bastards), This Pine Box, Alex Lahey, Dawg Yawp, Speaking Suns, The Cordial Sins, Cherry Lee & The Hot Rod Hounds and Carriers. Full schedule is posted here. Plus there are After Parties in the campground, as well as morning yoga. For the best experience, download the Bellwether app on the App Store or Google Play for map, schedule and info.

These festival organizers are tuned into what festival audiences want, so they put the stages are across from one another and set times don’t overlap. YES! Nothing more frustrating than going to music festival, and you can’t see everyone on the lineup because they are playing at the same time. Organizers say you’ll have time to grab a beer or run to the restroom and catch every band. Plus they have people and performers coming from 45 states and 8 countries. What a great event to meet all kinds of people! Plus, this festival is already committed to year two and will offer special early-bird ticket prices to those who attend this year. They thought of everything!

How To Go?

When: August 10-11, 2018. Campers can load-in starting at noon on Thursday, August 9 and must load-out by 11am on Sunday, August 12. Click here to learn more about camping at Bellwether. Not into camping? That’s cool. Click here to book your hotel room through Hotels for Hope and get the best rate.

Where: The Renaissance Festival grounds in Waynesville. The entrance to the camping grounds and festival is off OH-73. If you are traveling west, you’ll cross OH-52 and then it will be on your right. If you are traveling east, you’ll cross Harveysburg Road and then it will be on your left. They have a big ol’ field with plenty of parking. Buy your parking pass now for only $5. It’s $10 – cash only – at the gate. (see festival map below)

NOTE: Bellwether is a rain or shine event. We monitor the weather and have various protocols based on the severity of the weather. We ask you pay attention to announcements and follow instructions, so we can keep everyone safe and sound.

Who: The Bellwether Festival is a family friendly event. Kids 10 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult ticket holder. The number of free admissions is at the discretion of gate management. IMPORTANT! Kids that enter for free DO NOT have access to the VIP tent. Only VIP wristbands will be admitted.

Tickets: LOTS of ticket options! You can get passes for all weekend, or Friday or Saturday only. There are VIP options plus camping options. Bonus -Complimentary tickets to the Ohio Renaissance Festival when you purchase either Friday or Saturday tickets. Get the full run down of ticket options here: https://www.xorbia.com/e/bellwetherfest/2018

 

Bellwether Map

It’s Celtic Fest Ohio Weekend!

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Celtic Fest Ohio return to Waynesville with $5 Friday. Enjoy a sneak peek of what’s to come all weekend long on the Key-Ads Main Stages. Also, on Friday, we call SHENANIGANS! Register for Shamrock Shenanigans and compete in fun (maybe a wee bit silly) obstacles to see if you’re crowned the “Official Shenanigator” of Celtic Fest Ohio. Friday also features a Guinness etching event ($25) at the Guinness Tent – Limited to 75 people, registration starts at 6pm.

A portion of each registration goes to the the local charity, Have a Heart to Save a Heart Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, established in June 2017 to assist the families and patients with the incredible medical, travel, and other cost associated with having a child with a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD).

Friday also features a Guinness etching event ($25) at the Guinness Tent – Limited to 75 people, registration starts at 6pm.


Saturday and Sunday feature full days of Celtic music from traditional to Celtic Rock, Irish & Scottish dancing, sheepherding demonstrations, bagpipe parades, artisans, a variety of Celtic foods, three historical encampments, and Irish Wolfhounds, oh my!

Five stages featuring a variety of traditional Celtic tunes, Celtic Rock, and dancing: 

  • The Elders, Off Kilter, Albannach, The Fighting Jamesons, Poor Man’s Gambit, and Father Son & Friends head the music line-up on the Key-Ads Main Stage.
  • The 42nd Royal Highlanders – Scottish military encampment
  • Border Collie herding demonstrations with Alan Miller
  • The Misplaced Vikings – historic Viking encampment featuring a 40-foot educational ship
  • McGovern Ceili Dancers, Cincinnati Highland Dancers, and Richens-Timm Dayton, featured on the Fleet Graphics Dance Stage
  • The Cincinnati Caledonian Pipes & Drums, Miami Valley Pipes & Drums, and the 42nd Royal Highlanders Band of Music will parade around the festival site. 
  • Irish Wolfhounds will be on site Saturday (5p – 8p) and Sunday (2p – 5p). Stop by to learn about the history of the breed and how these gentle giants have evolved.

Father Son and Friends

This event is absolutely kid friendly.  The wee ones will compete in a kid-friendly version of the same nine obstacles with root beer/water stations along the way. The fastest overall time will be crowned the Lucky Leprechaun.

Tastings:

  • Saturday and Sunday in the Guinness Tent. Tastings are $18 at the tent. Photo ID is required. 
  • Guinness – 1:30pm Saturday, 12:30 Sunday
  • Magners – 4pm Saturday, 3pm Sunday

Tickets available for Saturday and Sunday online at www.celticfestohio.com.  Daily Admission or Weekend Passes available.  For more information on the 2018 Celtic Fest Ohio visit www.celticfestohio.com

New Camping Music Festival Coming to Waynesville

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There’s a brand new new camping music festival set to take place on August 10th and 11th at the Ohio Renaissance Festival Grounds.   Topping the bill for the inaugural Bellwether Music Festival will be MGMT and The Flaming Lips.

Bellwether — a new camping music festival dreamed up in part by Bill Donabedian, whose resume includes co-founding Cincinnati’s MidPoint, Bunbury and BuckleUp music festivals.  As the festival’s description on their site notes, “Bellwether Music Festival is a two-day, two-stage alternative music festival with camping. Get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy some peace and quiet… Until the music starts. Join us August 10-11 for music by day and stars by night.”

Organizers are aiming for 10,000 to 15,000 people to kick off this first festival, drawing from  Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus. “The response has been just fantastic right out of the gate. Other than just great activity on social media, the tickets are selling,” Donabedian said. The two-day festival boasts two stages and will have facilities for basic tent camping, glamping (40-by-40 space with tent and cots provided and one parking space) and traditional RV camping.

Attendees can purchase tickets for one or both days, a “freshen up” pass with access to shower facilities, as well as VIP tickets that include private viewing of both stages, private restroom facilities, air-conditioned hospitality tents with free snacks and access to private cash bars with drink specials. The 2-Day General Admission Pass is $95, while the VIP Pass is $245.  Camping and RV Camping passes are also available.

Visit Bellwether Music Festival’s website here for ticket information, musician info and more.

 

Stone House Tavern & DMM’s Food Adventures Hosts Local Beer Tasting Dec 15th

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A Beer Event is coming to Stone House Tavern on December 15th

Calling all beer enthusiasts! Would you love to talk to the people that brew your favorite beers? Dec 15th will be your chance to mingle and drink with the owners of 5 area brewing companies.

Stone House Tavern is teaming up with the Food Adventures Crew for this one-night-only party!   They have pulled the chairs out of the bar, and will even host an after party with drink specials.

Stone House Tavern is only releasing 50 tickets for this pre-pay only event.  It is also a great chance to sample some of the best kitchen creations from Stone House!

You can only order your tickets online, by clicking HERE.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

WHAT: “STANDING ROOM ONLY” – a night with LOCAL BREWERS (Finger foods and appetizers included).

WHEN: DECEMBER 15th, 7pm-9pm  “after party ” with drink specials and cash bar 9pm–?

WHERE: STONE HOUSE TAVERN at 258 S Main St WAYNESVILLE

PRICE: $30 per person, includes gratuity (6 beers, finger foods/appetizers).  

Pre-pay only, limited seats, TICKETS MAY ONLY BE BOUGHT ONLINE HERE

 

The area brewers to be featured:

They will be in attendance !

LOCK 27 BREWING CO. – The brilliant brainchild of businessman and home brewer turned  entrepreneur, Steve Barnhart.  Located in Centerville, Lock 27 has made a huge impact in the area with its European “Gastro Pub” feel.  Meet Steve and learn his story about how he followed his brewing passion, and took a chance to fulfill a dream.

 

THE DAYTON BEER COMPANY – Meet owner Pete Hilgeman, the trailblazer and the first in Dayton area to start the “rebirth” of brewing locally due to changes in state laws.  Hear about his original bar on Dorothy Lane and undertaking the project of opening a second beer hall type location at the corner of 2nd and Madison Streets in Downtown, Dayton.  They have also started canning their products for regional distribution.

 

The Dayton Beer Company is coming !

RIVERTOWN BREWING CO., CINCINNATI – Trend setting brewery owned by Jason Roeper, located in Northern Cincinnati.  Talk personally with Rivertown brewing managers, and discover their passion for beer, philosophy on brewing, and innovative ideas to expand his business in the future.  This brewery is becoming a “little giant” in Cincinnati, due to their increase in bottling production.  This is a great chance to learn about “whats next” in the craft beer scene.

 

YELLOW SPRINGS BREWERY – Another local brewery that is under expansion and has begun canning  their brews.  Meet the owners and brewers behind this popular brewing company.  Learn about their philosophy on beer and what is important to them, as they continue to achieve more and more success.

 

Rivertown from Cincinnati

WARPED WING BREWING CO. – One of Dayton’s more popular breweries, Warped Wing has been pushing the envelope in partnerships and distribution.  They were the first brewery to start canning beer in Dayton in over 50 years.  Nick Bowman, partner/owner always has interesting stories on what is coming next, and how their new kitchen offerings will  affect the growth of their brewery.  Learn about the company and their dedication to honoring famous Daytonians with their product.

 

Does this sound like a great Food Adventure event or what?

Time to get your tickets and get ready to mingle wells and jingle bells.  This is a great early Christmas gift for any craft beer lover, or treat yourself to a nice night out.

REMEMBER:  5 Breweries, 6 Beers, One night only – Gt your tickets before we sell this thing out !

In attendance will be the Food Adventures Crew : Big Ragu, Hungry Jax and Chef House, as well as owner/partner of Stone House Tavern, Dan Apolito!

A popular brewery

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We pulled the chairs, its just beer and brewers !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Top 5 Must Eats at this Weekend’s Sauerkraut Festival

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Get the German Sundae and it supports the American Legion Hall

More than seven tons of  sauerkraut is expected to be served at this weekend’s Sauerkraut Festival in Waynesville.  But, this isn’t some locally named gig.  They call it the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival, so listen up from Cleveland to Chillicothe and from Pisgah to Perrysburg.  These hungry people are coming to celebrate the German food and heritage, and of course, the almighty Sauerkraut.  That’s right, they are all on a Food Adventure.  Who knows better about food than Hungry Jax, The Big Ragu and Chef House?

Let’s get down to it and discover what all the fuss is about the Sauerkraut Festival.  Let’s head on down, close to where State Route 48 meets State Route 42.

 

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— More than 350,000 people are expected to attend with over 400 vendors of all sorts from more than 30 states.

WHEN: Always the 2nd weekend in October, this year’s dates are:
— Saturday, October 10th 9:00am – 8:00pm
— Sunday, October 11th 9:00am – 6:00pm

#1 Must Eat – Sauerkraut Donuts

WHERE:  Downtown Waynesville, North Main Street area.  LOTS of WALKING as the festival stretches the entire length of Downtown

 

What the heck is Sauerkraut?  Answer : Fermented cabbage.  Some complain about the smell or the taste.  But we cut right through the whiners and found the best eats… even the crankiest festival goer will enjoy these top 5 mouthwatering suggestions…

Drum roll please, strike up the Oompa band as Food Adventures delivers our patented Top 5 MUST EATS for The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival.

 

MUST EATS:

— SAUERKRAUT DONUTS:  #1 by a landslide… not even close.  Warm, soft, sugary and sweet.  They are amazing and we aren’t sure where the sauerkraut is, but the donuts are tremendous.   Get these damn donuts if you do nothing else all day.  But we warn you, get there early as the line get long.  Kids love them, and adults love them more…

— PUMPKIN FUDGE:  Find the fudge trolley.  Run, don’t walk.  They have various fudges, but here is the unique opportunity to get some pumpkin fudge.  When else in a Food Adventure do you get that chance?  Very rich and delicious, the fudge will have you craving something to drink, but you wont be sure what you want to drink.

Pumpkin Fudge – oh yeah, take some home too

— GERMAN SUNDAE: This is a bowl of chopped Potatoes, Sauerkraut, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Bacon Bits and an olive.  It looks like a sundae, but the bowl is a hearty, savory and salty favorite.  Can’t lose with this winner.  Great for sharing on the go.. a walking treat.

— HAWG DAWG:  A Giant hot dog with sauerkraut and mustard.  One of the biggest dogs we have even seen and stop with the jokes.  Take a bite outta this wienee and support Waynesville Athletic Charities.

— PULLED PORK  & KRAUT POTATO SKINS:  The dark horse out of nowhere, is the potato skins.  They have some pulled pork and sauerkraut on them, and the result is a tasty twist on your typical potato skins.  Worth a try, they are one-of-a-kind.

 

There are so many more food choices, but these are our TOP 5 MUST EATS for the fest.   Please note, some area spots like Stone House Tavern may have a limited or adjusted menu during the festival.  Our advice… GET THERE EARLY.. you won’t beat the crowd, but the crowd will be slightly less.

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Browse more food photos from Sauerkraut Festival, below:

Potato Skins with Pulled Pork and Sauerkraut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hawg Dawg

The donut Line

Thousands of peeps

Makin donuts

Donut machine

Best Eat of the fest

Friends and family love the fest

Fudge

#1 MUST EAT – donuts !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beer & Dinner Event Gives Chance to Meet Brewery Owners

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Six Ohio Beers, Four Dinner Courses, One Night Only

Ever wanted to meet the owner of your favorite local or regional brewery?  December 18th may be your chance.

Big Ragu and the Crew and Dayton Most Metro are teaming up again to bring you another EXCLUSIVE, one of a kind, Food Adventure.  The result is a “craft beer lovers dream come true.”  They are  partnering with some of the areas best breweries and restaurateurs for a unique experience.

Stone House Tavern in Waynesville is hosting this first ever, IPA HOLI-DAZE Beer Tasting and Dinner Course Pairing.  The ONE-NIGHT-ONLY event is an educational celebration of Ohio beer and some of the best India Pale Ales.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— Dan Apolito, part owner of Stone House Tavern, and his staff have coordinated with 6 breweries.  The result is a once in a lifetime showcase of the region’s stellar IPA’s, paired with Stone House Tavern’s popular menu.

— The Food Adventure event will be held Thursday evening, December 18th, 6:30-8:30pm at Stone House Tavern, in Waynesville.  Many attendees will stay after the event mingling for a meeting of the “beer minds.”

— The intimate setting will allow each brewery owner and/or brewmaster to explain the origins of their brewery, and the various steps in creating their distinct beers.  There will also be a chance to ask questions and mingle with the masters.  When else will get you get a chance to give input, ask questions or pick the brain of Ohio’s best brewers?

— Each attendee will be treated to 6 beers and 4 dinner courses, for the price of $30, which includes the tip!  A great deal for an opportunity of this kind.

— Door prizes, souvenirs and giveaways will be provided by Food Adventures, Dayton Most Metro, Dayton Dining, Stone House Tavern, and the breweries.

— Tickets are pre-pay only and seats are limited (no refunds). Get yours before it sells out.  Tickets may only be bought online BY CLICKING HERE   Makes a great, unique Christmas Gift!! As of Friday afternoon 12/12/2014, less than 20 seats were available…

 

THE SHOWCASED BREWERIES THAT WILL BE ON HAND INCLUDE:

 

*** YELLOW SPRINGS BREWERY, YELLOW SPRINGS, OHIO:
       NATE CORNETT, Owner and Brewmaster will be at the tasting presenting his India Pale Ale.

 

*** RIVERTOWN BREWERY, CINCINNATI, OHIO:stone
       JASON ROEPER, Owner and Brewmaster will be sharing info on his nationally recognized beers.

 

*** DAYTON BEER COMPANY, DAYTON, OHIO:
PETE HILGEMAN, Owner and Brewmaster is going to be at the event, with his special take on brewing.

 

*** LOCK 27 BREWING:
STEVE BARNHART, Owner and Brewmaster will explain his journey into beer making, and his philosophies on craft beer.

 

*** WARPED WING BREWERY, DAYTON OHIO:
       One of their Brewmasters will be on hand to interact with the crowd and discuss their popular product.

 

*** MADTREE BREWING COMPANY, CINCINNATI, OHIO:
       One of their special Brewmasters will be at the event, informing attendees about their Ohio brewed IPA.

 

THE PLANNED MENU PAIRING IS AS FOLLOWS (subject to change)

What is better than beer and wings ?

*** COURSE  # 1: Stone House Tavern Spinach Salad with a special homemade, house dressing

*** COURSE  # 2: White meat, Boneless Wings tossed in a Signature Spicy Garlic house sauce

*** COURSE  # 3: Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich with sauteed onions and peppers

*** COURSE  # 4: Homemade Cinnamon Bread Pudding from scratch

 

This event is an informative, fun setting which promises to be a blast.  Do you love craft beer?

If so join the Food Adventures crew of Chef House, The King, Hungry Jax, and The Big Ragu and enjoy an unforgettable night of celebrating Ohio’s best India Pale Ales, and learning insider scoop on some of the regions most popular breweries!

For more insider scoop on Food Adventure events, “LIKE” Food Adventures at www.facebook.com/foodadv

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Rivertown Brewery Wins the “Thrilla in Waynesvilla” at Stone House Tavern

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Patrick Clark from Mt Carmel vs Jason Roper from Rivertown: Who has the best brewery ?

A packed house Wednesday night at Stone House Tavern  saw Rivertown Brewing Company beat Mt. Carmel Brewing Company by majority decision, 3 rounds to 2.   TO SEE THE SCORECARD RESULTS CLICK HERE ! The “Thrilla in Waynesvilla” Food Adventure event was a beer tasting, menu pairing and one of a kind evening.   Attendees tasted beers from the two breweries and voted for their favorites as Mt. Carmel and Rivertown slugged it out for the championship and bragging rights.

The breweries went head to head, beer to beer for 5 rounds in front of a crowd of over 60 thirsty judges.  The excitement for the “Thrilla in Waynesvilla” had been building for weeks and the event sold out in a few days.  The throwdown took place at Stone House Tavern in Waynesville.  The night was sponsored by Dayton Most Metro.com and The Food Adventure Crew who are originals, so you know this event was going to be out of the ordinary.  “Ring Announcer” Dan Apolito, part owner of  Stone House Tavern and Archers Tavern, hosted the event as the emcee.

As the bell rang, the anxious crowd drew to a hush as introductions were made.  In this corner, Patrick Clark, manager and marketing guru from Cincinnati’s Mt. Carmel Brewery was ready to present his beers!   In the opposing corner, Jason Roeper, owner and brewmaster of Rivertown Brewery in Cincinnati.  Hungry Jax was the cornergirl/cutman for Mt. Carmel Brewery, while The Big Ragu with sweat towel in hand, tended to Rivertown’s corner.  The action promised to be fast and furious with gulps, sips, hops and barley flying in all directions.  Each brewer took time to explain to the crowd why they felt their beer was the best.  It was a once in a lifetime chance to taste beer brewed hours ago, by the people who made them.   But talk can be cheap, and the judges decisions were made on taste.

Special Guest Ring Girl Aja, kicked off each round

Here is a round by round, blow by blow recap of the THRILLA IN WAYNESVILLA:

ROUND 1 – StoneHouse Tavern delivered a crisp and delicious Salmon Ceasar Salad to the judges and the pouring began.  Mt Carmel drew first blood when their Springtime Ale beat Rivertown’s Stonehouse Tavern Hefeweizen.  The Springtime Ale was rich and malty, and brewed in the tradition of a Scottish Ale.  The Stonehouse Hefeweizen was a worthy opponent brewed with Canadian pale malt and Pacific northwest hops.  WINNER : MT.CARMEL

ROUND 2 – The menu sampling continued with Stone House Tavern serving up some Cheddar Burger Sliders.  These little delights were topped with bacon, and were a perfect lead-in to the beer tasting.  Mt. Carmel took a commanding lead and landed a big blow when their Amber Ale grabbed a victory over Rivertown’s Hop Bomber Pale Ale.  The winning brew was deep in color with a smooth, complex flavor.  Rivertown’s beer, named after a b-24 bomber had a malty flavor, but fell short in a close vote. WINNER: MT. CARMEL

ROUND 3 – Sweet BBQ Boneless Wings were the food pairing this round from Stone House Tavern’s menu.  The tangy bites were served with ranch dipping sauce and satisfied everyone’s alert taste buds.  Rivertown scored its first victory of the night in round 3, when the caramel tasting, Munich style, Dunkel Lager won the judges vote.  Mt. Carmel’s Nut Brown Ale showed strong promise with hazelnut and maple flavors, but was edged out by the Dunkel. WINNER: RIVERTOWN

ROUND 4 – This round began with one of our favorites, the Blackened Fish Tacos from Stone House Tavern.  Flour tortillas,  filled with perfectly baked tilapia, cilantro, corn salsa and a spicy baja sauce were paired with 2 IPA’s in this round.  Rivertown’s Hop Baron Double Down IPA won the round and evened things up.  This impressive beer takes 2 hours to brew and uses four types of hops.  It narrowly defeated Mt. Carmel’s India Pale Ale.  Mt. Carmel’s entry offered a spicy, pine hop aroma with a beautiful orange color.  WINNER: RIVERTOWN

The event featured 5 rounds of beer face-offs paired with 5 menu items like these blackened fish tacos

ROUND 5 – Unbeknownst to the crowd, the score was tied leading into the final round of this throwdown.  Each brewing company had won 2 rounds, and the “Thrilla in Waynesvilla” was coming down to the wire!  The final menu sampling was a moist, delicious Chocolate Brownie, topped with Raspberry Sauce.  It was a perfect complement to the final beers of the night.  Mt Carmel offered their Stout beer.  It had a slight fruit aroma, with hints of  coffee and the color was pitch black.  It was toppled, however by Rivertown’s Roebling beer.  This beer, brewed with vanilla beans and Peruvian coffee, is named for the Roebling Bridge that connects Cincinnati to Covington, KY.   Roebling won the final round for Rivertown thereby securing a victory.  WINNER: RIVERTOWN

FINAL DECISION:  THE WINNER OF “THE THRILLA IN WAYNESVILLA” by majority decision, is RIVERTOWN BREWING COMPANY !!

When the beer brawl ended, Jason Roeper of Rivertown Brewing Company held the championship belt high above his head.  It was a tough battle, and Patrick Clark of Mt. Carmel Brewing Company, was gracious in defeat.  The competitors posed for post-fight pictures, and shook hands with the crowd.  It was a great night with a unique opportunity to hear from some experts who know their craft.  It was also a reminder to buy local and see what Ohio has to offer.

If you missed this event, you missed a lot.  The “Thrilla in Waynesvilla” was a huge success.    Each attendee received souvenir pint glasses from both Mt Carmel and from Rivertown Brewery.  Door prizes included gift certificates to Archer’s Tavern, Olive and Stone House Tavern.  Other giveaways were 6 packs of Rivertown Beer, 6 packs of Mt Carmel Beer, t-shirts and hats.

The final round included Rivertown’s Roebling and Mt Carmel’s Stout paired with dessert

The brew battle was heated, and a great time was had by all.  Great local beer and delicious menu samples capped a wonderful,  SOLD OUT Food Adventure!  Again, congratulations to Jason Roeper, owner and brewmaster of Rivertown Brewery.   Special thanks to Patrick Clark from Mt. Carmel Brewery, who presented some fantastic beers in the main event.  Dan Apolito and Mike Fullenkamp of  Stone House Tavern deserve special recognition for hosting the epic showdown with their stellar staff.   Even Lisa Grigsby with Dayton Dining was in attendance!  We also want to give a  shout out to Aja Delaney, our lovely ring girl.

The Big Ragu would like to thank the attendees who judged the contest.  We appreciate all of the positive feedback and comments.  Food Adventures has been setting the trends for 5 years now, so stay tuned to DaytonMostMetro.com for more original Food Adventures like this in the future.  As for the “Thrilla in Waynesvilla,” this tremendous event was a knockout !!

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