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The Contemporary Dayton Reopens from 29th Annual Members Show

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The Contemporary Dayton (The Co) presents The 29th Annual Open Members’ Show. The Co is thrilled to re-open its galleries for the first time since COVID-19 safe-distancing measures were put into place in March with one of its most popular exhibitions of the year—a literal celebration of over 100 local and Ohio artists.

The Annual Open Members’ Show is our annual all-media, all-level Artist Member celebration. All Artist Members were invited to submit one work of art that spoke to the theme: Reflections of COVID-19. Since many in our community faced financial hardship this summer, The Co opened up the show to all artists regardless of Membership and were surprised and excited to accept over 100 works of art. Artworks will also be for sale to benefit both the artists and The Co.

The exhibition opened today  with a Friends & Family Open House.  Art will be on display through August 15th during normal gallery hours.

The Co requests that masks be worn and social distancing practiced for the duration of the event.

The exhibition is organized and installed by The Co’s guest curator, Michael Goodson, Senior Curator of Exhibitions at Wexner Center for the Arts. Over the past 15 years, as Director of Exhibitions at CCAD’s Beeler Gallery and James Cohan Gallery, NY, and now as Senior Curator of Exhibitions at the Wexner Center for the Arts.

The exhibition will include a number of cash and recognition awards. This year’s prize juror is Willis “Bing” Davis, renowned artist, cultural leader and founder of Dayton’s EbonNia Gallery and the SHANGO Center for The Study of African American Act & Culture. Davis will be selecting artworks to receive The Lombard Prize for Best in Show, The Mike Goheen Memorial Award for Emerging Photographers, and The Mayor’s Office Exhibition Award.

Condado Tacos Now Open At The Greene

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Last night’s full house at the Sneak Peek event at Condado Tacos was well received, with folks appreciating the variety of options for tacos, frozen drinks and attentive customer service.  The mural filled walls are amazing, all created by local artists.  Pictured below Tiffany Clark has included so many Dayton celebs- we just love this! Other local artists featured include Adam Hernandez, Alexandra Wood, Bryan Brady, Alex Linton, Joshua Redmond, Nicole Gangwer, AC Eckely, Maggie Reckers, ETCH, Rachael Kaufman and Amy Kollar Anderson!

Today to celebrate the grand opening, guests can enjoy a free taco with purchase and half-priced house margaritas all day!  In addition, guests who post their taco photo to Instagram with #condadothegreene will also be entered to win one of 25 $100 gift cards. The Dayton restaurant is the 17th in the Columbus based  build-your-own-taco concept that started in 2014.

The concept is all about choices, there are 9 different margaritas, and even more choices when you mix and match the flavors.  Draft and bottled beer as well as Sangria options are also available. House Horchata, lemonade, tea and fountain drinks are also available. The menu suggests you ask your server for tequila and whiskey options. Chips and Dips are your next set of choices, starting with four salsa options, five kinds of queso and of course guacamole.

We started our meal out with chips with 1/2 portions of Queso with  chorizo, pico de guaco and corn salsa queso (dips are $4-5 for 1/2 portions) or 3 for $12.

And then it’s time to build your own taco. The menu walks you through the process, which begins with your selection of a shell or a bowl.  You then pick your protein from the 11 options, then onto toppings, cheese, salsa and sauces.

 

And don’t worry, you can also choose from a list of taco suggestions, like the BUBBA KUSH -Peezler shell, pulled pork, jackfruit BBQ sauce, cilantro + onions, jicama + cabbage slaw, Middlefield smoked cheddar, and pineapple salsa which runs $4, THE HEATER – Sweet Lucy shell, tequila-lime steak, jicama + cabbage slaw, pickled jalapeños, cilantro + onions, pepper jack cheese, Mexican chimichurri, and cilantro-lime aioli for $5 or the vegetarian MANTIS = Sweet Lucy shell, pulled jackfruit, cilantro + onions, tomatoes, pepper jack cheese, and habanero-mango sauce.

Her’s a build your own taco  featuring tequila lime steak, cilantro lime dressing, pineapple salsa in a  peezler shell (flour soft + corn hard + bacon refried beans + sour cream + guac)

One of the options that may come in very handy is the online wait list– you can check to see how long the wait is, add yourself to the list and shop until it’s time for your table

 

Condado Tacos

4482 Glengarry Dr.
Beavercreek, OH 45440.

Hours:

Sunday-Thursday from 11 am to 11 pm

Friday and Saturday from 11 am – midnight

 

 

 

Panelists to Discuss Racial Justice Issues

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Layla F. Saad’s book Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor offers a lot to think about, and plenty to discuss. Dayton Metro Library presents an online, recorded Panel Discussion on Wednesday, July 8, 5 – 6 p.m.  View the discussion live at www.BigRead.org. The recorded conversation will be posted online for later viewing.

Amelia Robinson, Dayton Daily News Community Impact Editor, will moderate the discussion. The panelists are:

Debbie Feldman, President and CEO, Dayton Children’s Hospital

Shannon Isom, President & CEO, YWCA Dayton

Kevin M. Kelly, Executive Director, Dayton International Peace Museum

Brian O. Martin, AICP, Executive Director, Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission

Questions or comments for the panelists to consider should be submitted in advance at the Facebook event page or online here.

“This will surely be an important conversation for our community as we all work to push Dayton forward,” Amelia Robinson said.

“We have no doubt that hearing from these respected community leaders will help all of us better understand racism locally, and feel more knowledgeable and confident discussing ways we can move our community forward as a result,” said Tim Kambitsch, Library Executive Director.

Me and White Supremacy takes readers on a 28-day journey to dismantle the privilege within themselves so that they can stop (often unconsciously) inflicting damage on people of color, and in turn, help other white people to do better, too. It is available for unlimited borrowing in eBook and Audiobook formats through OverDriveat DaytonMetroLibrary.org through July 31, meaning an unlimited number of readers can borrow and read the book at the same time.

“I was motivated to become involved in this project because it is only through honest and often painful dialogue can we ever hope to make progress,” said Kevin Kelly of the Dayton International Peace Museum. “We have a long-overdue opportunity and a responsibility to find permanent solutions and fresh ideas on how to finally end the timeless scourge of racism and inequity in this country.”

“I feel it is important to participate in this project because this movement is so very painful for everyone,” said MVRPC’s Brian Martin. “We feel like we need to do something. I’m hopeful that this Big Read will lead to more discussions across the area, Ohio, and the Nation.”

View the discussion live at www.BigRead.org. The recorded conversation will be posted online for later viewing. For more information about the book, the author, or other ways to continue the conversation, visit The Big Read website.

New Ownership for Tipp City Restaurant

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Chef Rob Scott worked as the sous chef under Art Chin at Greenfire Bistro for about 3 years. Then Art retired in 2019 and turned over the restaurant to a new owner.  But things didn’t go quite as planned and Art grudgingly ended up running the restaurant again.  Then came the mandatory shut down brought on by the pandemic. And that  became an opportunity for Chef Rob Scott to own his own restaurant.

Today, July 7th is the first day that Greenfire Fresh will open it’s doors.  Chef Scott took a few moments today to share with us his vision for what the business will look like under his ownership. He says he’ll keep about 10 of  the top sellers from the Chin regime.  “We are doubling down of the the seafood, we’ve added Chilean sea bass to the menu and will have a new take on fish tacos,” shared Scott. “We’ll feature house made Crème Brule and key lime pie for dessert.”

Chef Rob Scott in front of his new restaurant.

Here’s a sneak peek of the menu:

Appetizers

Crab Rangoon
Greenfire Classic Wings
Shrimp Bruschetta

Salads

Classic Greenfire Salad
Antipasto Salad
Smoked Salmon Salad 

Entrees Beef

10oz Greek New York Strip
Beef Kabobs
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Kabobs
Street Fish Tacos
Classic Greenfire Pan Fried Walleye
Coconut Shrimp
Honey Dijon Crusted Salmon
Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass

Greenfire Classics

Chicken Tikka Marsala
Garlic Brown Sauce Stir Fry
Fish and chips
20 ingredient BBQ Ribs

Desserts

Classic Greenfire Key Lime Pie  or Crème Brule

 

Greenfire Fresh
965 W Main St
Tipp City, Ohio 45371

 937-506-7207

 

Tues – Thurs 4:00 – 9:00pm

Fri & Sat 4:00 – 10:00 on

Reservations are helpful, but not required

FREE Breakfast at Archer’s Tavern in Centerville

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As a thank you to the community for ten years of support at this location and to introduce you to their newly added morning hours, Archer’s Tavern at  9496 Dayton-Lebanon Pike in Centerville will be offering a FREE  breakfast from 7am – 11am on Monday, July 13th through Friday July 17th.

We just checked with the GM Johnny, he says there’s no catch, the only stipulations are you need to make reservations at (937) 401-1015 and the offer is for dine in breakfast only.  Here’s then menu so you can plan your meal.

 

 

Corner Kitchen Shuts Its Doors

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After just having reopened with a quick-serve concept earlier this month, the husband and wife owners who opened  Corner Kitchen five years ago have decided against operating during the pandemic and posted this on their Facebook Page today:

 

It is with a profoundly heavy heart that we write this, but we cannot ignore the situation in which we find ourselves. We are officially closing Corner Kitchen indefinitely.

Throughout the Miami Valley, we have felt so much love and support from the day we opened five years ago. We know that the passion of our hard-working staff provided so many memorable dinners and led to many, many friendships. However, the challenges of the current pandemic and the affect that it has on restaurant businesses has made us analyze the viability of continuing to operate. While we reopened with a change to our concept, we realize that we had to make a departure from what has come to be expected of us and the Corner Kitchen dining experience.

A restaurant operates with a tacit public trust that the top priority is the health and well-being of the guests that they serve and the staff that they employ, and that has always been paramount for us. Neither our new model nor our previous model can survive in this current climate with our expense load and reduction in volume. We simply cannot find a financial model in any iteration of the dozens of scenarios that we have explored without either operating in an unsafe environment or incurring insurmountable debt.

Although this is the hardest decision that we have ever made, it is one that would be irrational to delay or foolish to ignore. Our initial hiatus and reopening planning during stay-at-home provided us with precious time as a family, a challenge for all restaurant owners, and that perspective has also made us rethink and focus on our future at home.

We implore you to continue to support our local, independent restaurants. They need you more than ever.

We shall cherish all of the memories that our community shared with us. We are sorry that we couldn’t do more, and we are utterly heartbroken, we will miss all of you – we will miss the joy that you brought to our lives. Thank you for helping make our dream come true.

With great regret we say goodbye to Corner Kitchen,
Jack and Natalie

 

We can’t imagine what an agonizing decision this must have been, and we wish the Skilliter family the very best for their future.  A true loss for the Dayton culinary world.

Springboro Summer Concert Series in On!

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Springboro is bringing the heat with their Concerts in the Park Series at the North Park Amphitheater, 195 Tamarack Trail. Sing along to your favorite tunes as the City of Springboro and Park Board present a terrific lineup that includes 7 FREE concerts on Tuesday and Friday evenings.

In response to COVID-19 restrictions and the ongoing risk of coronavirus, the City will follow all recommendations from Warren County Health District and the State of Ohio. Please stay at home if you don’t feel well. The City will monitor the number of attendees, the seating area will be marked for social distancing and the following procedures will be implemented:

  • Facial coverings are recommended but not required;
  • Seating is open one hour prior to the start of the concert (6 p.m. for Tuesday concerts and 6:30 p.m. for Friday concerts);
  • No chairs may be placed at the amphitheater in advance;
  • Hand sanitation stations will be available in the concert area;
  • Social distancing is encouraged in the seating areas and food and beverage lines;
  • There will be one entrance and one exit for the seating area.

Please note that approvals for large gatherings along with other events may change, per the direction of the County or State. If new restrictions or orders are issued, they will update their Facebook page and website.

Tuesday concerts start at 7 p.m. and feature an eclectic mix of music along with concessions by the Rotary Club of Springboro.

Friday concerts start at 7:30 p.m. We’re keeping the classic rock flame burning with tribute bands. In addition, enjoy concessions by the Rotary Club of Springboro and food trucks by El Meson, Craves, Dickey’s BBQ and Kona Ice. Beer sales—supporting Wee Panthers Football will be available if approved by the State of Ohio.

Bring your own seating—we’re ready for summer!

July 10: The Little Mermen

July 14: Velvet Crush

July 17: The Heart of Rock & Roll—Tribute to Huey Lewis & The News

July 21: Drive

July 24: ABBA MIA—Tribute Band

July 28: MAD Women

July 31:  Resurrection—Tribute to Journey

Food Truck Brings Tastes From Trinidad & Tobago to Dayton

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There’s a new food truck in town! Shafton Greene was born in Trinidad and Tobago.  He says “the inspiration for my truck comes from wanting to to bring not just food, but our island culture to our to my city, Dayton.”
The SOCA food truck debuts at RiverScape serving up lunch today from 11:30am-1:30pm (weather permitting).
Here’s  the menu:

 

You’ll also find SOCA at Riverscape on
June 30th
July 28th
August 25th

 

BIBIBOP Asian Grill Opens in Centerville

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At 11am today the doors  at 5225 Cornerstone North Blvd. in Centerville will open to the 2nd area location for BIBIBOP Asian Grill.

The 39th location (2nd in the Dayton region) will open with delicious bowls, balloons, and games, all from a safe social distance. They’ll have games and BIBIBOP prizes (everything from free food to fanny packs) while supplies last. They’ll also open up their patio to all the little chalk artists in Centerville! Starting at 5:00pm Thursday, everyone who orders will receive a special coupon that gives them $5 to spend the next time they visit BIBIBOP and $5 to give to a friend, so they can try BIBIBOP! The best deal will be through the BIBIBOP Rewards app. Anyone who scans their BIBIBOP Rewards app at the new Centerville location, or orders online for pickup at the new Centerville location, will get a BOGO bowl offer. This deal is good ALL WEEKEND LONG, so when you try out the newest BIBIBOP, make sure you use the new BIBIBOP app!

 

 

 

 

 

Inspired by BIBIMBAP: the popular Korean dish. Build your own BIBIBOP with a base of perfectly steamed rice, japchae noodles, or salad. Then layer in your choice of grilled protein, a variety of fresh vegetables and Asian-inspired sauces.

 

BIBIBOP wants to make sure this experience will be a safe one. On Thursday, you will find bright orange stickers on the floor inside the restaurant to help maintain proper social distancing. Outside, balloons will be your guide to a safe social distance.

 BIBIBOP team members will be wearing masks and recommend them for our guests as well. They are not a requirement, because they will have limited seating available both inside and outside. Those tables will be sanitized between each guest. Online Ordering will be available beginning Thursday, and there will be a dedicated area to pick up orders for a quick and contactless experience

BIBIBOP Asian Grill

5225 Cornerstone North Blvd
Centerville, Ohio 45440

(937) 709-9115

  • Monday – Thursday 10:30 am – 9:00 pm
  • Friday – Saturday 10:30 am -10:00 pm
  • Sunday 11:00 am -7:00 pm

Hop Tart Sales Benefit Dayton NAACP

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Ghostlight Coffee believes collective action, big or small, can work together for change, from raising your voice to showing your support in the streets or donating to a cause. ⠀Owner Shane Anderson shares “As allies, we know it our job to take stock of our privilege and do the work where we can. Coffee and Community is what we have so this weekend, we’re coming together with Branch and Bone and  Press Coffee Bar to share our new beer jam filled HopTarts, a flaky tart featuring Branch and Bone’s Dimmer Golden Ale infused with Press Coffee and glazed with our Cold Brew icing for the perfect blend of coffee, beer and pasty.”
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100% of sales will be donated to the Dayton Unit of the NAACP. Find your HopTarts at both Ghostlight locations, both Press locations and Branch and Bone starting Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14.