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Restaurants & Bars We Lost in 2020

December 30, 2020 By Lisa Grigsby

As we bid good riddance to a year we’ll never miss, we say a fond farewell to many Miami Valley eateries. The following restaurants and bars shut their doors for good in 2020, some because of COVID-19 and others for various reasons.

Closed in January 2020
Pretzel Fest & Popcorn Pizzazz shop- Fairfield Commons
Santa Clara Juicery- but the good news is you can still get your juice delivered by door dash
Edible Arrangements Springboro
Corleone’ Pizza
Bar Louie’s-  at The Greene & Austin Landing
Citilites at the Schuster Center

Closed in February 2020

Areas & Co- Kettering
The Growler Pub & Grub
Kettering LaRosa’s
Third Perk – opened a new location at Third Street today!

Closed in March 2020

Double Deuce Tavern & Family Pizzeria–  recently announced  Modern Food & Gas will open at this site.
Rahn’s Artisan Breads  at the 2nd Street Market-  high costs and failing equipment forced this closure
El Greco’s Pizza Villa- the owners just were ready to retire
Ruby Tuesday, C’ville-  closed 185 restaurants, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Closed in April  2020

Greek Isle Deli –  lack of the next generation of family interest and covid
Deroma Italian Restaurant

 

Closed in May 2020

Seasons Bistro in Springfield
Zombie Dogz- but the Food Truck came back to life
Airway Kitchen- chose not to renew lease
Stacked Pickle- this Indy chain closed all it’s locations

Closed in June 2020

Corner Kitchen- tough to raise a family and run this small business, owners opted to close
Basils on Market (Piqua)
Ruby Tuesday- Miller Lane- closed 185 restaurants, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Closed in July 2020

Crafted & Cured- plans are under way for the Dayton Arcade in 2021
Grist Provisions- renovations are now taking place on a new location on Fifth St in the former Third Perk
Wayback Burgers at the Fairfield Common Mall
Panera Bread- near the Dayton Mall- a new location is under construction
Lee’s Ltd. Tenders & Dips on Brown Street just never took off
Logan’s Roadhouse- Dayton Mall and Troy – chain closed 261 closed locations
Kilwins at The Greene

Closed in Aug 2020

Primanti Brothers – after much damage from the 2019 tornado, decision was made not to reopen
Buffalo Wild Wings in West Carrollton-
StuffedEnuff LLC closed location but still caters and does pop-ups at The Entrepreneurs Marketplace

Closed in Sept 2020

Bar 145-  due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Closed in Oct 2020

EO Burgers- opening in July, just couldn’t build enough momentum during pandemic to stay open
Mila’s Suburban Café-unable to renew lease- hoping for a new location

Closed in Nov 2020

Golden Corral – never reopened due to the Covid-19 pandemic
LaRosa’s Englewood – covid 19 & expiration of lease

Closed in Dec 2020

Arepas & Co-downtown location will close 12/31/20
due to inability to renegotiate lease – but says to look for future
news

While we’ll miss many of these restaurants, 2020 was also a record year of new restaurants opening, we’ll publish that list tomorrow.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: closed restaurants, Dayton Dining, restaurants

Gams, Gangsters, & Gigglewater presented by Mayhem & Mystery

March 30, 2020 By Adrienne Niess

Mayhem & Mystery presents their latest interactive mystery production, Gams, Gangsters, & Gigglewater. Join Sherry “Louisiana” Sugar at her speakeasy, the Warehouse, where she makes sure that all of her guests have a wonderful time and that the drinks are in abundance. Jack Rose, a supposed gangster with an interest in the Warehouse, likes to hang around, much to the annoyance of Louisiana. Are his interests just in the drinks? “Gin” Rickey Roscoe, a local hooch runner, supplies alcohol to the Warehouse and other clubs in the area. Gin is easily distracted by beautiful women, especially the singers and dancers at the Warehouse, including Brandy Belle Bearcat. Brandy is a former vaudeville performer who is just waiting for her big break on Broadway. Brandy always has a “sugar daddy” to keep her in expensive jewels and furs and the like. When one of the foursome dies mysteriously, all are at a loss. Can you solve the crime? Prizes are awarded at the end.
Cost is only $29.95 for dinner of salad, bread, select entrees, and beverage, and show (tax and gratuity not included). Shows are 7:00 PM weekly on Monday evenings plus one Friday each month at the Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. 5th Street, Dayton, 45402. Reservations are required. Call 937.461.3913 to reserve your seat now. Show runs approximately 2 1/2 hours.

Tagged With: Dayton, Dayton Dining, Dayton Theater, dayton theatre

Gams, Gangsters, & Gigglewater presented by Mayhem & Mystery

March 9, 2020 By Adrienne Niess

Mayhem & Mystery presents their latest interactive mystery production, Gams, Gangsters, & Gigglewater. Join Sherry “Louisiana” Sugar at her speakeasy, the Warehouse, where she makes sure that all of her guests have a wonderful time and that the drinks are in abundance. Jack Rose, a supposed gangster with an interest in the Warehouse, likes to hang around, much to the annoyance of Louisiana. Are his interests just in the drinks? “Gin” Rickey Roscoe, a local hooch runner, supplies alcohol to the Warehouse and other clubs in the area. Gin is easily distracted by beautiful women, especially the singers and dancers at the Warehouse, including Brandy Belle Bearcat. Brandy is a former vaudeville performer who is just waiting for her big break on Broadway. Brandy always has a “sugar daddy” to keep her in expensive jewels and furs and the like. When one of the foursome dies mysteriously, all are at a loss. Can you solve the crime? Prizes are awarded at the end.
Cost is only $29.95 for dinner of salad, bread, select entrees, and beverage, and show (tax and gratuity not included). Shows are 7:00 PM weekly on Monday evenings plus one Friday each month at the Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. 5th Street, Dayton, 45402. Reservations are required. Call 937.461.3913 to reserve your seat now. Show runs approximately 2 1/2 hours.

Tagged With: Dayton, Dayton Dining, Dayton Theater, dayton theatre

Gams, Gangsters, & Gigglewater presented by Mayhem & Mystery

March 6, 2020 By Adrienne Niess

Mayhem & Mystery presents their latest interactive mystery production, Gams, Gangsters, & Gigglewater. Join Sherry “Louisiana” Sugar at her speakeasy, the Warehouse, where she makes sure that all of her guests have a wonderful time and that the drinks are in abundance. Jack Rose, a supposed gangster with an interest in the Warehouse, likes to hang around, much to the annoyance of Louisiana. Are his interests just in the drinks? “Gin” Rickey Roscoe, a local hooch runner, supplies alcohol to the Warehouse and other clubs in the area. Gin is easily distracted by beautiful women, especially the singers and dancers at the Warehouse, including Brandy Belle Bearcat. Brandy is a former vaudeville performer who is just waiting for her big break on Broadway. Brandy always has a “sugar daddy” to keep her in expensive jewels and furs and the like. When one of the foursome dies mysteriously, all are at a loss. Can you solve the crime? Prizes are awarded at the end.
Cost is only $29.95 for dinner of salad, bread, select entrees, and beverage, and show (tax and gratuity not included). Shows are 7:00 PM weekly on Monday evenings plus one Friday each month at the Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. 5th Street, Dayton, 45402. Reservations are required. Call 937.461.3913 to reserve your seat now. Show runs approximately 2 1/2 hours.

Tagged With: Dayton, Dayton Dining, Dayton Theater, dayton theatre

Gams, Gangsters, & Gigglewater presented by Mayhem & Mystery

March 2, 2020 By Adrienne Niess

Mayhem & Mystery presents their latest interactive mystery production, Gams, Gangsters, & Gigglewater. Join Sherry “Louisiana” Sugar at her speakeasy, the Warehouse, where she makes sure that all of her guests have a wonderful time and that the drinks are in abundance. Jack Rose, a supposed gangster with an interest in the Warehouse, likes to hang around, much to the annoyance of Louisiana. Are his interests just in the drinks? “Gin” Rickey Roscoe, a local hooch runner, supplies alcohol to the Warehouse and other clubs in the area. Gin is easily distracted by beautiful women, especially the singers and dancers at the Warehouse, including Brandy Belle Bearcat. Brandy is a former vaudeville performer who is just waiting for her big break on Broadway. Brandy always has a “sugar daddy” to keep her in expensive jewels and furs and the like. When one of the foursome dies mysteriously, all are at a loss. Can you solve the crime? Prizes are awarded at the end.
Cost is only $29.95 for dinner of salad, bread, select entrees, and beverage, and show (tax and gratuity not included). Shows are 7:00 PM weekly on Monday evenings plus one Friday each month at the Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. 5th Street, Dayton, 45402. Reservations are required. Call 937.461.3913 to reserve your seat now. Show runs approximately 2 1/2 hours.

Tagged With: Dayton, Dayton Dining, Dayton Theater, dayton theatre

New England Bake Tasting 101

August 29, 2019 By Lisa Grigsby

Join us at Jags for a summer seafood bake. A laid back picnic of fresh New England seafood.  Our chefs will entertain you with a variety of mixed cocktails, wine and New England beers, along with all the New England staple cuisines.

Tagged With: #daytondining. #daytonfood, cincinnati, Cooking Class, Dayton Dining, Food and Drink, West Chester

Shamrock Shakes & Other March Treats We Can’t Live Without! (Made Over)

March 10, 2018 By Shana Lloyd

March sure rolled in quick this year! Most of us are ready for Spring and seasonal sweet treats remind is it’s finally on the way! Okay so the Shamrock Shakes actually arrived in February but I’ve been trying to ignore that fact because the mere idea of them adds a few inches to my waistline. With more than 6o million served yearly, those tasty shakes draw more buzz than the McRib – that’s whole other article. At close to 400 calories, 14 grams of fat, 63 of the carbs I try to avoid and 11 grams of protein I wondered if there were a healthier makeover option for the Shamrock Shake. Watching my macros, not eating anything with preservatives and staying away from dairy has made life a little sad at times especially when a favorite like this rolls into town. But don’t fret, there’s hope! I dug up some yummy lighter alternatives.

It’s green. It’s minty. And it’s back for a limited time in select locations. Download the Shamrock Finder app for iOS and Android to find a #ShamrockShake near you. ☘?☘

A post shared by McDonald’s (@mcdonalds) on Feb 21, 2018 at 10:08am PST

 

Clean & Green Shamrock Shake – Recipe from Hungry Girl

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1 oz. (about 6 tbsp.) vanilla protein powder with about 100 calories per serving

1/3 cup spinach leaves

1/8 tsp. peppermint extract

1 1/4 cups crushed ice or 6 – 10 ice cubes

Directions

Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend at high speed until smooth, stopping and stirring if needed.

Or this version from Cooking Light Magazine!

Or just have the damn thing and hit the treadmill after, whatever works for you!

Another March favorite……Girl Scout Cookies! But I’m partial to Samoas & big surprise Thin Mints. Who isn’t? Not gonna lie, there a few boxes of each in my kitchen right now. I tried to justify the purchase as a way of supporting future female leaders and entrepreneurs which is partly it, but really, COOKIES. Anyway I did happen to dig up a few make over recipes for those too.

Best Low Carb Thin Mints (Gluten Free!) – Recipe by AllDayIDreamAboutFood.com

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 1 3/4 cups almond flour
  • 1/3 cup cocao powder
  • 1/4 cup Swerve Sweetener
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg, slightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp liquid stevia extract OR another 1/4 cup Swerve Sweetener

Coating

  • 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil, or 1/2 ounce cocoa butter* (see cook’s notes)
  • 7 oz sugar-free dark chocolate such as Lily’s OR 90% Lindt chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract

How to Make Them

Low Carb Samoa Recipe by Your Lighter Side 

And if you’re feeling really ambitious, here’s 9 other Girl Scout Cookie makeover recipes you may love!

Making healthier choices has been a huge adjustment in my life, but the more I research and try new things the closer I get to feeling like making those choices doesn’t have to be such a burden. There is a lot of trial and error and there are days where I just throw in the towel and eat whatever I want. You have to have those moments I think but I always come back to how I feel when I am eating cleaner – and no cookie beats that!

Enjoy these makeovers. More coming soon + summer Grilling season is just around the corner.

Stay happy & healthy!

Shana

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Dayton Dining, eating clean, food makeovers, Girl Scout Cookies, happy plates with shana, shamrock shake, Thin Mints

10 Health(ish) Snacks for Your Super Bowl Party!

February 2, 2018 By Shana Lloyd

I know nothing about football, or the Super Bowl but snacks? Well, I know a great deal about those. I recently asked my Happy Platers group what snacks they love to munch on at parties to help find healthier options. It seems as though anything you can dip a chip into and those tasty little meatballs are a hit. So I scoured the internet and my favorite health blogs for some options to keep the menu light but tasty. These ideas and recipes will you help you avoid munching away mindlessly and having regrets on Monday! (aside from being it Monday)

10 Super Snacks Made Healthier

Photo Credit Cooking Light

Glazed Cocktail Meatballs – RECIPE

By skipping high sodium ingredients like ketchup and chili sauce and swapping bread crumbs with whole grain bulgur this recipe stills packs taste without bloat.

Cauliflower Pizza Bites – RECIPE

Because who the heck doesn’t love a pizza muffin? The two words together are just magical. This is one recipe I can’t wait to make. Just like your regular pizza, you can alter the ingredients the match toppings you typically love!

No Bake Brownies – RECIPE

FACT. If it’s made with ganache, I will NOSH. The Minimalist Baker is one of my favorite blogs changing the way I view dessert and how many options I really have, despite making so many dietary changes! After anything salty, I need something sweet. And what’s a party without brownies anyway? This recipe has FIVE ingredients and is super easy to make!  Walnuts, Almonds, Dates, Cacao (or cocoa) Powder + Nibs, Sea Salt

Photo Credit The Minimalist Baker

Really, that’s it!

Here’s 5 UH-MAZING DIPS that well won’t stop that scale from dipping.

Goat Cheese Queso Dip With Vegetable Chips 

Blue Cheese Bacon Dip

Healthier 7 Layer Dip 

Guilt Free Artichoke & Kale Dip

Skinny Buffalo Chicken Dip

Moving along to a fan favorite, CHICKEN WINGS!

Try this sweet but SAVORY recipe from Domestic Fit for Baked

Photo Credit Jessica in The Kitchen

Brown Sugar Chicken Wings.  

And last, but certainly not least – potato skins. Only this recipe uses sweet potatoes and lighter ingredients!

OTHER HELPFUL TIPS

Let’s face it, sometimes we just want to use the recipe we always have and that’s fine too. Be mindful of high sodium and when an option, choose low salt ingredients. When it comes to sour cream – you can swap with Greek Yogurt to make it light. If you’re going to have chips – choose baked but an even better option for your dips is veggies! And last but not least – always remember one golden rule – everything in moderation. If your Super Bowl Party is your one cheat day, have the snack you want but watch your portions and drink lots of water 😉

Have a happy healthy weekend and I hope whatever team you’re cheering for wins!

That’s all for now.

Shana

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: cooking light, Dayton Dining, happy plates with shana, party snacks, super bowl 2018, super bowl party

Dive Bar Tuesday: McGillicutty’s Pub

March 15, 2016 By Brian Petro

Entrance to McGillicutty's Pub

Welcome to McGillicutty’s!

When the biggest bar holiday of the year comes knocking, you sit down with your team and have a serious conversation about the bar where you are going to celebrate. A lively discussion commenced and the finalists were chosen. The finalists all had certain merits in the dive bar designation. The Final Four bars we decided on were Flannigan’s Pub, Harrigan’s Tavern, Mack’s Tavern, and McGillicutty’s Pub. We look forward to visiting all of them in good time, but the one we went for this week just ahead of St. Patrick’s Day was McGillicutty’s Pub. It has been a staple in the community for over twenty-two years, and ready to go for a celebration of all things Irish.

What struck me first about McGillicutty’s Pub (1980 E Whipp Rd, Dayton, OH 45440) was their lack of pool tables. It is officially the first dive bar we went to that did not have one. But they did have one of the biggest virtual golf games I have seen, and plenty of electronic dart boards to spend some time with. There are plenty of televisions as well, perfect for coming in over the weekend and watching your bracket either slowly rise to the top or crumble into a thousand pieces as the Cinderella teams start to emerge. It is off the beaten path enough you should be able to find a seat with your twenty-two ounce beer without a problem.

Carolina BBQ Hot Damn Wings at McGillicuttys

So. Good.

The food menu is extensive. There is something for everyone, and it is all made to order in the kitchen. There is a wide variety of specialty pizzas, small appetizers, sandwiches, and wings. We did not get a chance to sample everything, but we know some people who did. The pizza was delightful, but I do not want to take anything away from the wings. The wings were delicious. The award winning Carolina BBQ Hot Damn Sauce was amazing. On Monday nights, the wings are $0.50 each, and we could not get enough of them. They were good enough to get one of our party that will not eat meat off the bone to dissect a wing so she could enjoy it. The sauce is on the spicy side, but not so spicy they will make you miserable. Even if they were, there is enough to drink to cool off your mouth.

The beer and cocktail menu…well, does not really exist. The beers they have on tap lean as far as this bar goes to the craft side of the spectrum: Blue Moon, Fat Tire, and some seasonals. They also have some classics on tap like Yuengling, which they were offering for $3.50 for thirty-four ounces on Mondays. They have tried offering more craft beers, but as we found out from our server and co-owner, the regulars like to stick to the basics. They have quite a few bottle offerings as well, including twenty-two ounce bottles of Bud Light for Sundays. Cocktails are more bespoke than anything else. They have their own unique specials, including a punch that sounds like a throwback to punches of yore: a variety of rums and available fruit juices, served so the whole table can enjoy such delights at a fair price. If you are there on Sunday, ask for their award winning Bloody Mary to get you through the morning.

Mug of beer at McGillicutty's

Just getting started…

Is this an Irish pub that will be doing Kegs and Eggs? No. If you really want one you can start off your day there on Thursday (10 A.M.) with an Irish Breakfast. Then you will be ready for green beer and specials on some of their more Irish fare. The Reuben sandwich and pizza will be discounted, and there will be an Irish stew added as a special for the day. The staff will also be working hard on their specialty cocktails like the Shamrock and Lucky Charm for those that may need to switch it up from beer for a drink or two. It will be busy on Thursday, and with some luck, their large patio will be available for all the revelers clad in green.

McGillicutty’s Pub is decked out in green and ready for St. Patrick’s Day, but it is a place to come and enjoy some camaraderie any time of the year. Everyone we spoke with was very friendly and willing to answer any question. Their Facebook page is the place to go to find all of their specials and to keep up with the events going on at the pub, like their drop in dart leagues (Saturday night) and karaoke (Sunday night). And if you are looking for a challenge, there is a record for drinking their thirty-four ounce mugs. One bold patron was able to consume eighteen in a day, with help from a friend to get him home after the feat was accomplished. While we will definitely be back for the wings and the light atmosphere, we will leave that record for someone else to break. Sláinte!

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Dayton On Tap, Happy Hour, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Beer, Dayton Dining, Dayton Ohio, Dive Bar Tuesday, McGillicutty's, St. Patrick's Day, Things to Do, wings

44 Years of Flying Pizzas ** Win a Large Pizza **

November 3, 2015 By The Food Adventures Crew 23 Comments

The Sicilian Square and a Hand Tossed slice in the back

Dough can be seen flying in the air through the windows at 223 N Main Street in downtown Dayton.  The familiar window sign, hustle and bustle is all part of “The Original Flying Pizza.”

The owners, the Graci family have been tossing pizzas downtown for 44 years, and they are still going strong.  One slice at a time, they have stolen the hearts and stomachs of many Daytonians by serving their special New York Style Pizza recipe.

 

 ** YOU CAN WIN ONE OF THESE LARGE, 1 topping PIZZAS BY COMMENTING BELOW (winner chosen at random).**

 

How did a mom and pop from Sicily, make their American dream come true?  Only Food Adventures has the scoop!

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY ON HOW FLYING PIZZA BECAME A DAYTON ICON:

Brothers Tony and Frank Graci share a laugh at the pizza shop

FROM SICILY to THE USA :
In 1958, long before becoming icons in Dayton, John Graci and his wife Frances left Sicily for the United States.  They settled in New York City.  After getting a job at “Sam’s Pizza,”  John honed his pizza making skills.  In a twist of fate, that building would soon be torn down to build the World Trade Center.

 

FROM NEW YORK CITY to DAYTON, OHIO:
John and Frances decided to drive and visit John’s brother and his girlfriend who were in Middletown Ohio.   As fate would have it, they got a flat tire in Dayton.  John and Frances thought Dayton was a vibrant, fun city and full of life, with a lot going on.  They thought it would be a great place to raise a family.  The Graci family left the Big Apple for the Gem City.  Before you know it, in 1971 they had their own pizza shop downtown.  They had two sons, Tony and Frank.  John and his pizza were becoming a favorite, and he was even appearing on TV on Clubhouse 22 with Duffy the Dog and Malcom, showing his pizza tossing skills.

That was the early 70’s and the pizza business continued to grow in the 80’s and 90’s with cousins opening  stores in Columbus, Mason, Fairborn and Centerville.

 

The Original Flying Pizza Downtown

PRESENT DAY – THE ORIGINAL FLYING PIZZA DOWNTOWN, 2015
Now, the next generation runs day to day operations downtown.  Tony and Frank Graci can be found greeting customers and slicing pies daily.  They still use that patented “Graci dough toss” every day.

— The Orginal Flying Pizza is located at 223 North Main Street in Downtown Dayton

— NY style pizza by the slice, or whole pies.

— Two types of pizza: (You can win a large one topping pizza free by commenting below)
1) Hand tossed NY style huge slices
2) Sicilian Squares – a thick, more bread like crust topped with special tomato sauce (old school)

— They have calzones and desserts too

— Hours are Mon – Sat 10:30am -7pm, closed Sundays

— They serve beer, as well as host private parties

— There is a parking garage and you get the first 30 minutes free if you ask the cashier for a parking validation

Now you know the story, so let’s dive into the food….

A Slice of Cheese Hand Tossed on the right, a Sicilian Slice of Cheese on the left

Ladies and gentlemen, we now present The Original Flying Pizza’s “Must Eats.”

 

MUST EATS:

— HAND TOSSED CHEESE PIZZA (SLICE or WHOLE PIE):  This is it, the mainstay, the staple, the foundation of a Dayton icon.  The mozzarella cheese is perfect, the sauce is perfect, the dough is perfect… every time.  They call it “Neapolitan Pizza” which is the name for the style of pizza made in Naples, Italy.

WHEN YOU BUY A SLICE:  The slices are big.  If you order one, they turn around and heat it up in the oven for a couple of minutes.  It will be hot as hell when you get it.  We burn our mouth every time.  You have been warned.

WHEN YOU BUY A PIE: It doesn’t matter if you fold it and eat it or let it hang and get under it.  This stuff is the best.  They tape the box closed to piss off those of you who want to steal a slice on the way home.

 

Frank Graci lets some dough fly at Flying Pizza, Downtown Dayton

— THE SICILIAN SQUARE CHEESE PIZZA:  A thicker, more bread like crust, rubbed with olive oil and dusted with garlic and a special marinara sauce.  The ending finish is the thick sprinkles of melted mozzarella cheese.  It is the cap, on a piece of perfection.

WHEN YOU BUY A SLICE:  The slices are Big Squares.  Every piece has crust,  some have one side of crust, corner pieces have 2 sides,.  Very filling, very good.

WHEN YOU BUY A PIE:  A big square  pizza either 6 or 9 pieces.  This stuff is so simple and delicious, yet different than any pizza you have ever tried.

 

— THE CALZONE: The secret here is they use ricotta cheese in the calzones.  The fresh dough seals the deal, literally.  The only drawback is that every calzone is Pepperoni and Sausage, so deal with it.  Yes, they have one type of calzone.

 

— SIDE OF 3 MEATBALLS SAUCE and CHEESE: All beef meatballs, marinara and mozzarella, they heat it up, you eat it down.  It is like a bowl of cereal for Italian people.

 

Honorable Mention:  The BREADSTICKS at the Centerville location are the closest things to the old Noble Romans that we have ever eaten.

 

So there is your guide to another epic Food Adventure.

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A winner will be chosen at random on SATURDAY…

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Pepperoni and Sausage Calzone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meatballs in sauce with cheese

A peek inside the breadstick bag from the Centerville location

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Centerville location bread sticks

Bite into a Square

We buy Pizzas from Flying Pizza and steal slices on the way home

Sicilian Square

The Big Ragu and Tony Graci from Flying Pizza

Deluxe Slice

 

 

 

 

Slices of heaven

a view to a crust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frank is able to take phone orders and spin pies at the same time

Sausage slice

2 Dayton Icons

Mikesells and Flying Pizza – matched perfectly

Top that

Special stuff

Door to the famous Original Flying Pizza !

Deluxe love

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clubhouse 22 – Duffy the dog, Malcolm McCloud and John Graci

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meatballs, sauce and cheese

Fork a piece of meatball

Calzones and dipping sauces

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Taste of New Orleans

6:00 pm | Smith’s Boathouse

Trivia Tuesday

7:00 pm | The Brick Tap & Tavern

PubLit at Home – Days Without End

7:00 pm | Virtual Event

Tuesday Trivia with Scott

7:00 pm | Mr Boro’s Tavern

ALL YOU CAN EAT!

5:00 pm | Bullwinkle’s Top Hat Bistro

Trivia w/ DagaTrivia

6:00 pm | Eudora Brewing Company

Trivia Night

6:30 pm | Troll Pub at the Wheelhouse

WESTON PAPP

6:30 pm | Little York Tavern

Heath Bowling

7:00 pm | The Barrel

10 TON Irish Cream Stout Launch

4:00 pm | Warped Wing Brewing Company

Acoustic Music with Thomas Hayes Freel

6:30 pm | Mr Boro’s Tavern

JCC Virtual Women’s Seder

6:30 pm | Virtual Event

Cory Breth Live Music in the Loft

8:00 pm | Moeller Brew Barn

Miamisburg Baseball Fundraiser

11:00 am | City Barbeque- Centerville

Carry Out Fish Fry

11:00 am | St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church

Knights of Columbus Council 3754 Fish Dinner

5:00 pm | Marian Manor Hall

First Friday St. Paddy’s Day Beer Crawl

5:00 pm | Downtown Tipp City

Spring BLOOMS – First Friday

5:00 pm | 1880 Candle Co.

Antioch Shrine Center Fish Fry

6:00 pm | Antioch Shrine Center

Irish Club Fish Fry

6:00 pm | The Irish Club of Dayton

Karaoke!

6:30 pm | Yellow Cab Tavern

Two for the Road Live

7:00 pm | Mr Boro’s Tavern

Prime Time’s Wedding Open House

9:00 am | Prime Time Party Rental

Growing Green: Local Food & Economics

10:00 am | online event

Girl Scout Cookie and Wine Pairing Walk

12:00 pm | The Windamere

Mardi Gras Gumbo Dinner

5:00 pm | South Park American Legion Post 675

Amplified!

8:00 pm | The Phone Booth Lounge

The Menus

8:30 pm | JD Legends Entertainment Complex

Pancake Box Brunch

9:00 am | Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm

Prime Time’s Wedding Open House

11:00 am | Prime Time Party Rental

The Art of Suspense

2:00 pm | Virtual Event

Free Boot Camp Workout

5:30 am | The Park at Austin Landing Miamisburg OH

25% Off Pizza Monday

11:30 am | Oregon Express

$2 burger night

5:00 pm | Bullwinkle’s Top Hat Bistro

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