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Yappy Hour at Double 18 Lounge

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Cooler Fall weather is a great time to relax on the Double 18 patio (behind Timothy’s) with your pup! Raffles, Food, Drinks—even “shots” for your pup! All of this knowing that being there helps to keep medically-challenged dogs and cats together with the families who adore them!

This fundraiser is in memory of our volunteer Kris Sees’ Ziva, a gentle standard schnauzer who loved to wedge between her humans for hugs and was a master at stealing sticks of butter. We invite you to honor those who have lost as well. There will be a memorial table at the event for you to bring pictures or stories of your furry family who have crossed the rainbow bridge. Share your photos to introduce us and then take them back home at evening’s end.

Event is weather dependent. Check FB if questions about rain!

Perfect Patios for Pups!

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Enjoy the patio at Wheat Penny with your pup!

It doesn’t get much better than quality time outside with man’s best friend and a cold drink in your hand. With the heatwave over and temperatures falling back to normal, some of our most comfortable patio days are ahead of us. Not sure what patios are dog friendly? Have no fear! Listed below are a few of our favorite canine friendly patios in the area. Be sure to check back as our list is sure to grow:

Dayton:

  • The Barrel House – 417 E. 3rd Street, Dayton
  • The Trolley Stop – 530 E. 5th Street, Dayton
  • Corner Kitchen – 613 E. 5th Street, Dayton
  • Toxic Brew Company – 431 E. 5th Street, Dayton
  • Lily’s Bistro – 329 E. 5th Street, Dayton
  • Fifth Street Brewpub – 1600 E. 5th Street, Dayton – (Dogs allowed Wednesdays only 6-9PM)
  • CoCo’s Bistro – 250 Warren Street, Dayton
  • Dublin Pub – 300 Wayne Avenue, Dayton

    Libby Ballengee enjoys Lily’s Bistro’s front patio with Stella.

  • South Park Tavern – 1301 Wayne Avenue, Dayton
  • Wheat Penny Oven & Bar – 515 Wayne Avenue, Dayton
  • Milano’s  – 1834 Brown Street, Dayton
  • Dayton Beer Company – 41 Madison Street, Dayton

Suburbs:

  • Archers Tavern- 9496 Dayton Lebanon Pike, Centerville
  • El Meson – 903 E Dixie Dr, West Carrollton
  • Eudora Brewing Company – 3022 Wilmington Pike, Kettering
  • Ray’s Wine and Spirits Grill – 8268 N. Main Street, Dayton
  • Mack’s Tavern – 381 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Centerville
  • Flavors Eatery – 865 E. Franklin Street, Centerville
  • Zink’s Meats & Fine Wines – 409 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Centerville
  • Heather’s Cafe – 505 S. Main Street, Springboro
  • Yellow Springs Brewery – 305 Walnut Street, Yellow Springs
  • Ye Olde Trail Tavern – 228 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs

 

 

If you know of other pup friendly patio’s, post them in the comments below so we can add them.

Coco’s Bistro & Toxic Brew Co Beer Dinner

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Come to Coco’s Bistro Monday, Aug 19 for a 5 course dinner by Executive Chef Bryan Ondre and Sous Chef Jeremy Sacksteder. Each course is paired with a different beer crafted by Toxic Brew Co. $60 per ticket. Limited seating, so don’t delay!

1st Course: Tuna Crudo – lime juice, orange, chives, jalapeño, ginger, pink salt, grilled baguette paired with Toxic Brew Uno Mas Lime Lager (5.2%),

2nd Course: Frog Legs – yogurt marinade, pan fried, harissa, mango salsa, fried chickpea dust paired with Toxic Brew Blonde Ale (5.6%)

3rd Course: Beef Tongue Carpaccio – avocado puree, tomatillo salsa, crispy chicharrones, pickled red onion, radish, cilantro micro greens paired with Toxic Brew Porn or Pawn Jalapeño Ale (6.2%)

Palate Cleanser: Cucumber-Lime Sorbet

4th Course: Duck – seared, grilled corn ravioli, thyme Amish butter, chicken demi paired with Toxic Brew Abby XXXX Belgian Quad (11.3)

5th Course: Pound Cake – deep fried, banana ice cream, dark rum dolce, candied walnuts paired with Toxic Brew Hanger 18 Coconut Porter (6.2%)

Arts & Drafts is the summer festival you never knew you needed!

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Can you believe it’s August already? I know, me either. Back to school time is around the corner. This is the point in the year when you have to ask yourself if you’ve really made the most of these fleeting summer months. If you’re in need of a rockin’ outdoor party with sweet bands, hot BBQ, root beer floats, tasty brews, with a kid zone  – without going far from home – you’re in for a treat this Saturday. The cynic might say “Well that sounds like any other festival…” Actually, no – on top of all that – there is a tattoo convention indoors too! Whoa!
The We Care Arts annual Arts & Drafts Festival is a true entertainment extravaganza! Join the party from 2-10pm on August 3rd at the We Care Arts Berkeley Studio at 3035 Wilmington Pk in Kettering. All ages welcome! $10 at the door or pre-sale. Check out all the fun and special treats in store for festival goers below. Plus! All proceeds directly go back to We Care Art’s mission to turn disabilities into possibilities!

A variety of regional acts are performing at We Care Art’s Arts & Drafts Festival on August 3, 2019.

For Music Fan’s listening pleasure:

* 2pm – Doug Hart – longtime staple in the Dayton Blues community
* 2:40pm – Woodsii – a California girl who will steal your heart!
* 3:30pm – Christopher Heider  – a Dayton guitarist and Arts & Drafts enthisiast
* 4:30pm – Nasty Bingo – a special set from this outstanding folkadelic four piece
* 5:35pm – Founding Fathers – an innovative alternative band from Cincinnati
* 6:45pm – isicle – our “in between sets” DJ performs a live looping set to get ya movin’
* 7:30-9:45pm – Wolf Moon Revival – takin’ it home with blues rock for your soul
Plus we have Zac Pitts from Sound Valley as our emcee and Brad Denson rockin’ sound!
Thinking about getting a tattoo? Get one on site! Yes really!
* Dustin Clark, Artie Perkins, and Jenny Reeves from Truth & Triumph
* Blake Moran and Natasha Woolley from Unfiltered Ink
* Cody Torres from Blue Byrd Tattoo
For the Thirsty & Hungry, we are thrilled to serve Dayton’s best:
*Craft Beers & non-alcoholic beers from Warped Wing Brewery
*Cocktails using Dayton made Buckeye Vodka – with an *exclusive* Arts & Drafts drink: The Dayton Mule – featuring Warped Wing ginger beer with Buckeye Vodka!
*Food from Bricky Barrels Smoked BBQ – featuring a memu of smoked bbq ribs, pulled pork, chicken, hot dogs, smoked cheddar Mac and cheese, coleslaw and baked beans and more!
*We Care Arts will also be selling Philly Pretzel Factory and homemade root beer floats featuring Warped Wing root beer and Fox & Hound ice cream!

Wild Hearts African Zoo is bringing an animal or two for kids to check out at the Arts & Drafts Festival on August 3, 2019.

For the Kiddos:
*Wild Heart African Farm will be stopping by with a special animal! Adorable!
*Prime Time Party Rental has generously donated a load of games to play.
*Our new Programming Director Caitlin Cartwright will be face painting too!
HOW TO GO:
  • The We Care Arts annual Arts & Drafts Festival  from 2-10pm on August 3rd
    • Address: 3035 Wilmington Pk in Kettering.
  • Parking is available in nearby lots or residential streets.
    • Going to drink? We encourage you to get a ride, Lyft or Uber on your way!
  • All ages welcome!
  • $10 at the door or for pre-sale click here.

Bar Granada reopens downtown with eclectic cultural events!

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An inside view of the newly remodeled Bar Granada located in downtown Dayton at the corner of Main & Monument Streets.

Bar Granda, the new bar and restaurant at the corner of Main & Monument downtown, has rebranded itself and reopened with an exotic flair! The decor and menu have been refreshed with a warm and cozy Mediterranean vibe, and food coming from the Latin Arepas Truck (indoors). They are equally as proud of their craft tequila menu, as their delicious mocktails for those choosing to stay sober.

The other big change to the venue is the addition of curated pan-cultural events. This Friday, they start their “Last Friday” series with The Dayton Salsa Project, who performs live Latin music (salsa/merengue/bachata/bolero) for your listening and dancing pleasure. Not sure how to dance Latin style? Watch and learn, and start with the merengue! You’ll be swaying your hips in no time. 9pm-12am. $10 cover. 21+

Later this summer, they are hosting a very special evening on Wednesday August 28th with The Flamenco Company of Columbus. Enjoy food, music and dance in a format rarely seen in Dayton – flamenco! Tickets include tapas & wine before the performance and dessert and Cava before final performance. What a wonderful cultural experience that will be! 7-10pm. $48 via Eventbrite. 21+

This flair of culture on the northern end of downtown is just the spark that area needs! Be sure to show your support of this new business next time you are planning a happy hour meet up, a date night or solo adventure downtown!

 

The Flamenco Company of Columbus will perform at Bar Granada on August 28, 2019.

More about Bar Granada

Bar Granada is located at 5 W Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402

Please note that parking lot adjacent to building is just $1 upon exit after 8pm.

Hours: Wednesday 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM / Thursday 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM / Friday 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM / Saturday 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Find out more: https://www.bardayton.com/

Jewish Cultural Festival

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The ninth annual Jewish Cultural Festival returns to Temple Israel on Sunday, June 2 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at 130 Riverside Drive across the river from Fifth-Third Field, near downtown. The entire community – both Jewish and non-Jewish – is invited to join the free, family-friendly festival celebrating Jewish music, art, food and ritual.

Non-stop entertainment

Festival attendees will enjoy an eclectic mix of live dance and music performances, including traditional Israeli and belly dancing, Eastern European Jewish folk music, contemporary Jewish rock and blues, as well as popular tunes performed by the Dayton Jewish Chorale and the Miami Valley Music Men.

A Jewish culinary journey

Bernstein’s Catering will serve up traditional Jewish foods including corned beef, pastrami, noodle kugel, and kosher hot dogs, while popular Miami Valley eateries Bella Sorella Pizza, El Meson and Pasha Grill offer festival favorites like falafel and arepas, and put a unique spin on classic Jewish recipes. Festivalgoers can stop by Temple Israel’s bakery to satisfy their sweet tooth with delicious homemade treats including challah, rugelach, cookies and honey cake. For the craft beer fans, an assortment of hand-selected brews from the Dayton Beer Company will be available for purchase, plus ice-cold Dr. Brown’s sodas, a staple in Jewish delicatessens around the country.

Kid-friendly activities

Children of all ages can meet and learn about animals up-close at the festival’s educational petting zoo. For added fun, kids can climb the 18-foot tall inflatable Mt. Masada slide and express their creativity with crafts and activities.

Culture & traditions

Throughout the day, a series of interactive presentations will be held in Temple Israel’s sanctuary, where local and national speakers will share Jewish stories, traditions, and history. A lively open-air Shuk (market) will offer a mix of crafts and artwork by Jewish, Israeli and non-Jewish artisans including jewelry, clothing, pottery and other handmade items.

Oy Vey 5K Run/Walk

The annual Oy Vey 5k starts at 10:30 a.m. Open to runners and walkers alike, the course boasts beautiful views of Downtown Dayton and the Stillwater River. Top male and female finishers will each receive a $100 cash prize and all participants will receive a finisher medal and tickets valued at $5 to use at the event for food or drinks.

To learn more about the ninth annual Jewish Cultural Festival, please visit http://tidayton.org/festival.

About Temple Israel

With a rich tradition that spans more than 150 years, Temple Israel is proud to be the largest Reform congregation in greater Dayton. Our religious, cultural, educational, social and social action programs build on the legacy of those who have come before with innovations guaranteed to create a fulfilling and vibrant future for the congregation. For more information, visit www.tidayton.org.

Eat For Change – Homefull at Chipotle

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Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Homefull. Come in to the Chipotle at 4329 Far Hills Avenue in Kettering on Tuesday, August 21st between 5:00pm and 9:00pm. Bring in the flyer in the website link, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to Homefull.

PorchFest – 40 Mini-Concerts In One Day

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Play Music on The Porch Day started out as an idea…“What if for one day everything stopped…and we all just listened to the music?”

Even though this seems like a simple idea, if it worked, it could produce profound results. So in 2013 the organizers of the first “Play on a Porch Day” decided to share this idea with the world and to their surprise the idea spread even faster than they could have ever imagined.

In 2017 thousands of musicians from at least 40 countries and over 400 cities – including Dayton for the first time – participated and the movement continues to grow every day. Musicians from across the globe, regardless of their differences, are finding common ground through music.

This year Dayton again participates in this growing international music phenomenon as the now annual event known as Dayton Porchfest, a free, family friendly event for all ages. The festivities take place in the historic St. Anne’s Hill neighborhood, just east of downtown. There you will find over 40 live Dayton musical acts performing on home owner’s porches. Not only do you get to listen to music all afternoon, you get to experience one of Dayton’s most charming neighborhoods!

This event celebrates Dayton’s rich and diverse music scene, with musicians and bands covering funk and blues to indie rock and jazz, classical and country, to bluegrass and old time muisc that has deep Appalachian roots here. This event also celebrates our “Welcome Dayton” spirit that has contributed to a significant influx of immigrants and refugees over the past decade.

Dayton Porchfest is organized by The Collaboratory, a non-profit incubator for community enterprises and initiatives, located on Courthouse Square. Proceeds from Porchfest go to benefit The Collaboratory. Tips for the musicians are appreciated!

St Anne’s is home to the Fifth Street Brew Pub, who will be open during the festivities. Four food trucks will also be on site, including: McNasty’s, Courtland’s Mobile Grill, Pa’s Pork, Chi-Dogs, and Gary’s Italian Ice. Be sure to scroll below for map and music schedule.

How to Go?

When: Saturday August 25th from 1:30pm – 7pm aka “International Play on the Porch” Day. See schedule below.

Where: Throughout St. Anne’s Hill Historic District located between 4th and Josie St. Please do not park in the neighborhood. Parking is available at the Liederkranz building, Stivers High School, Becker Electric, RSC Graphics, and Miami Valley Gasket. Signs will be present. See map below.

Cost: Free!

Ages: All ages welcome

Remember to bring: Sunscreen, chair, and umbrella (just in case!)

Take photos? Please use #DaytonPorchfest #MusicOnTheHill #DiscoverDayton

Your Mother Lied

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Yes, you CAN eat the cookie dough!

We’ve all been there. You’re ready to bake 2 dozen cookies, so you assemble the ingredients. You get to stirring. The dough forms. You take a taste. Then 2. Then 27. You’ve got enough left to make 6 small cookies, are on a sugar high but possibly ready to be sick because you’re full.

Then it happens.

You hear the voice of your mom, grandma, or auntie in the back of your head. “Don’t eat raw dough, you’ll be sick!”

But, you can. You really can!

What dreams are made of at Cake Hope & Love

 

Cake, Hope & Love to the rescue!

Beginning this week, you can purchase ready to eat cookie dough at the cutest lil cake shop in Beavercreek. CH&L will be offering cookie dough Fridays & Saturdays only in the beginning. If the demand is there, they will happily add more days.

YOU GUYS! ARE YOU READING THIS? YOU CAN BUY COOKIE DOUGH THAT IS MADE FOR EATING!

Ok, so I may have screamed from excitement, but I calmed down enough to ask Shannon what made her put this voodoo in our lives inspired to create this concoction.

I saw the shop Do in New York & I knew this was something Dayton would love! Plus, who doesn’t love cookie dough?! I’m so excited about this new sweet!

Yep, Shannon, we all are. We. All. Are.

Sprinkles & Funfetti!

Yay for Dayton!

Needless to say, we’re pretty excited to try these new treats. They fit right into our New Year’s Resolution of “doing what we want because we are grown-ups”. It’s pretty great knowing this adorable little bakery is right in our backyard, just changing the culture of crave-worthy treats on a regular basis. No ticket to New York required.

Treat Yo’ Self

Cake, Hope & Love

1490 N Fairfield Rd, Ste B
Beavercreek, Ohio 45432

Cookie Dough on the big red counter all day on Saturday – 11am to 5pm (or until sell out). Fridays and Saturdays in the future.

Peanut Butter Happiness

National Coffee Day Tipple: Irish Coffee

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Irish Coffee in front of Books

We all take coffee for granted as just part of the daily routine. Wake up, brew or buy a cup of coffee, then get to doing something productive with your day. Before it was grown, roasted, boiled, and consumed, first it had to be discovered. The story is that a shepherd in Mocha saw his flock frolicking about after eating berries from a certain shrub. He took the berries, then to make them palatable roasted them then boiled them. He found the drink gave him vast amounts of energy, and the technology spread through the Middle East and Africa. It had to fight various bans for its mind altering effects, as scholars debated on whether or not it counted as being intoxicated when you were hopped up on caffeine. It passed the test with Muslim imams and eventually the Catholic church. According to the story, Pope Clement VIII was charged by his followers with banning the drink of the Muslims. He tasted it before the ban and chose to allow the drink to spread, stating it should be baptized as Catholic to get it from Muslim hands.  This is all around 1600.

Coffee has always warmed us up and given a little jolt of energy. It also encourages conversation and the spreading of ideas. From the coffee houses of Shakespeare’s time to Starbucks, people who were looking to connect with others came together under one roof. The chef at an airport bar in Ireland concocted the drink for passengers coming off a plane looking cold and miserable. He offered hem some coffee with a little shot of Irish Whiskey in it. The passengers loved it, and it became a menu item on at the bar in question. One of the travelers that eventually enjoyed the cocktail was Stanton Delaplane, who brought the drink to San Francisco with him and championed it to the city. It was first served at the Buena Vista Cafe in 1952, and embraced by the city. It has been served there, and anywhere else that had coffee and Irish whiskey, ever since.

This is the critical ingredient: Irish whiskey

This is the critical ingredient: Irish whiskey

Irish Coffee

1.5 oz./ 45 mL Irish whiskey
2 tsp. brown sugar
4-6 oz./ 120 – 180 mL hot coffee
Glass: Irish Whiskey
Garnish: Whipped cream
Ice: None

Prepare the glass by warming it with hot water. Empty the glass when warmed, then add the coffee and sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar, then add the Irish whiskey. Stir again. Evenly spread the whipped cream over the top of the coffee and serve.

I love this drink. It is delightful any time, day or night. It is just warm and inviting, the bite and sweetness of the whiskey just peeking through the coffee flavor. You may be tempted to stir the whip cream in, but don’t. The layer of cream on top gives you a little with each sip, and acts as a delicious insulator for the coffee. If you are looking for some caffeine to add to your liquor, I suggest this over vodka and Red Bull any day. And you get whipped cream!

This is day 27 of a series, #100DaysOfCocktails, being done by Smart Guy In A Tie Cocktails. You can follow along daily on my Instagram page on Facebook, and on Twitter.