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Holiday Home Tour Tickets Now On Sale

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Each of the homes on these tours take great pride in decking their halls for holiday’s, but Christmas is the grande dame of holiday decorating for most.  Regardless of what makes your Santa sing, each of these holiday home tours is decked to the halls for your enjoyment and inspiration.There is something for all – classic, modern, rustic, and colorful. Kick off your  holly holiday by booking a holiday tour. But the key is you’ll want to get your tickets quickly, as traditionally these tours sell out. We’ve pulled together the information here to help you plan your outing:

Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village Home Tour

December 6th preview- Tour December 7th

Come join us for our annual Home Tour as we celebrate Beechwood Drive in the Hampton Woods neighborhood! The seven tour homes were built in the late 1990’s and early 2000 and are beautifully decorated for the holiday season. The tour occurs rain, snow or with clear skies.

Preview Night Ticket is for the Friday, December 6th Home Tour from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. The tour on Preview Night provides for a more intimate showing followed by a light meal with drinks at a local venue. Preview Night tickets are limited to 60.

The Tour Day Ticket is for the Saturday, December 7th. Home Tour from noon to 5:00 pm. Tickets available online.

 

Oregon Historic District Grand Holiday Tour of Homes

December 7th & December 8th   11am – 4pm

We are excited to welcome you to step back in time and view eight of our neighborhood’s beautifully decorated historic homes at the 2019 Grand Holiday Tour of Homes.

You’ll enjoy the varied architectural styles of the neighborhood including Classic revival, Eastlake, and Italianate. You will meet at the host house at 46 Hess street to collect your tour book and map before you start your self-guided tour through Dayton’s oldest neighborhood.

Volunteers in period garb will be available to answer questions along the route.
When your tour is complete, stop by Newcom park under the gazebo and enjoy some complimentary hot chocolate or mulled cider with all the fixings. Get your photo taken at our selfie station in period garb provided by the tour.

DETAILS:
Tour ticket: $25 per person available online.
Tickets are non-refundable
No pets or comfort animals are allowed on the tour
On-Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood, and at lots in the business district.
OHDS is not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury, and participation in the event is at your own risk.
Holiday Tour guests are welcome to visit any of the Oregon Historic District restaurants after their selected tour.
Guests contact the restaurants directly to make reservations. Tours will begin at the meeting house at 46 Hess Street, Dayton Oh 45402.

A Dickens of a Christmas: Holiday Home Tour

Dec 13 – 15

The Dickens of a Christmas Tour is our biennial holiday walking tour of the St. Anne’s Hill Historic District. The guided tours begin at the High Street Gallery located at 48 High Street in Dayton, Ohio. Our guides are dressed in period costume and specially trained to let you know about the remarkable history of St. Anne’s Hill. The tour includes several unique homes along our charming neighborhood streets. The tour concludes in the landmark Bossler Mansion with a special holiday dessert and a visit to Victoria’s Parlour Gift Shoppe . Each tour lasts approximately 2 and 1/2 hours. Ample parking is available at Bomberger Park. The St. Anne’s Hill holiday home tour is the longest continuously operating home tour in the Dayton region. All proceeds from this event go towards preserving the character and integrity of our historic neighborhood. Tickets available online.

 

McPherson Town opens ten of thei beautiful historic homes to the public during Thanksgiving weekend every other year, so their next tour will be in 2020.

Savorista Offers Shockingly Great Decaf Coffees

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Love coffee, but it doesn’t love you? Fear not, Savorista & its line of caffeine-conscious coffees are here!

Founder Kait Brown was working a high-stress job in Chicago when her father was diagnosed with cancer. She switched to decaf when she realized her coffee consumption was making it even harder to sleep and deal with the stress.

But she discovered that her decaf options sucked, she recalled with a laugh. So she and her husband set off around the globe to find and bring home the best decaf coffee.

Kait pitched Savorista at our August 2019 edition of Early Risers.

“Most decaf is bad because it starts with lower quality beans that are chemically decaffeinated,” she said.

Kait & Daniel visited coffee producers and decaffeination centers in South America & East Africa. They tried hundreds of cups of coffee to find better beans & processes.

Savorista currently offers four caffeine-conscious decaf coffees online. The coffee begins with high-quality beans that are naturally decaffeinated using a water process, then roasted to order in small batches. Wait plans to also offer a low-caffeine coffee later this fall.

“We’re looking to shift the way people think about low-caffeine & decaf coffees,” she said. “It’s a valuable addition to your day, especially in the afternoon or evening with a great pastry. It’s not a punishment for being caffeine-sensitive.”

In the U.S. there are 30M people who drink decaf coffee at least once a week, representing a $1B market, Kait shared. And there are another 80M who drink coffee every day, but are interested in limiting their caffeine intake, representing an addition $2.7B market, she added.

Savorista is aiming to be the household name in decaf coffee. So far, they have shipped product to 37 states and 3 countries.  Support Kait by trying a cup of Savorista coffee & telling a friend!

Flavors of Dayton Highlight Foreign-Born Chefs!

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Join Welcome Dayton and the Human Relations Council for a one-of-a-kind fundraiser! “Flavors of Dayton” is a series of 3 food events highlighting the talents, cuisines, and stories of foreign-born chefs. Each event will feature a different chef representing a different geographic region and immigrant community. Each chef will conduct a cooking demonstration showcasing several food items from their native country. Attendees will then enjoy food prepared by these amazing chefs!

Featured chefs are:

  • Tuesday, October 15th: Rafael Santillan, Nelly’s: A Taste of Bolivia
  • Tuesday, October 22nd: Teresa Barnes, Eden Spice Restaurant
  • Tuesday, October 29th: George Daoud, CedarLand Bakery & Restaurant

Tickets are $65 per person, per event and can be bought online here.  Funds raised will support Welcome Dayton and help us ensure that we can continue to provide vital and effective services to our area’s immigrants and refugees. Our top funding priorities are Program Evaluation, Immigration Legal Assistance, and Immigrant Resource Specialists. We hope you will consider joining us at one of these events, so that Dayton can continue to demonstrate that it is inclusive, welcoming, and supportive of its newest residents!

NOTE: There are THREE different events. When purchasing tickets, please make sure that you select the date for the event that you are interested in from the dropdown menu.

Zombie Pizza To benefit Pink Ribbon Girls

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You won’t find it on the menu, but Centerville Pizza is celebrating October by bringing back it’s award winning ZOMIE PIZZA!  It’s got a ranch base, pepperoni, garlic, bacon, diced tomatoes, spinach, and pizza cheese topped off with parmesan!

What’s not scary?  The fact that 25% of each  ZOMBIE PIZZA sold in the month of October will be donated to the PINK RIBBON GIRLS!

 

Centerville Pizza
9470 Dayton Lebanon Pike
Centerville, Ohio 45458

Mon- Sat 11am – 10pm
Sunday 3 – 10pm

A place locals call their own.  It’s about tradition, like pizza dough made from scratch, the best toppings, homemade sauces and signature sides made from real family recipes!

The Dayton Peace Festival is former NFL Player’s Passion Project

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Join in the first ever Dayton Peace Festival being held October 12th-14th, 2019 at the Dayton Peace Museum, which is located in a gorgeous historic home downtown at 208 W Monument St. The festival offers free yoga, meditation sessions, food trucks, games with celebrity guests, and much more!

This 3-day event is the brain child of Alter High School alumni and former San Francisco 49er Chris Borland. He is currently based in Los Angeles, and was moved to come back to Dayton after the mass shooting in the Oregon District. This festival is his way of helping bring a sense of peace, as well as fun, to his hometown that he cares about so deeply.

See below for the full schedule of events:

Saturday 10/12/19

  • Free yoga 8am-9am
  • Free mindfulness seminar with meditation teacher James Gallagher 10:30am-11:30am
  • Free festival 1pm-5pm. Music, Food, Four-square tournament, Yard games. Join with special celebrity guests!
  • Free book conversation with Wash author Margaret Wrinkle, Dayton Literary Peace Prize Finalist 7-830pm

Sunday 10/13/19

  • Free yoga 8am-9am
  • Free mindfulness seminar with meditation teacher James Gallagher 10:30am-11:30am

The rest of Sunday’s events are not open to the public. They can be watched on the Peace Summit streaming on Facebook at @DaytonInternationalPeaceMuseum. Religious leaders, local and state policy makers, national thought leaders, and activists will be discussing:

Monday 10/14/19

  • Free yoga 8am-9am
  • Free mindfulness seminar with meditation teacher James Gallagher 10:30am-11:30am
  • Free festival Noon-4pm. Music, Food trucks, Four-Square tournament, Yard Games. Join with special celebrity guests!

All events will be held at The Dayton International Peace Museum at 208 W Monument St!

Remember the Dead Sunday, Oct 20th at Dia de los Muertos Parade & Celebration

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Day of the Dead (Dia de los muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican ancestry living in other places, especially the United States. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey.

This Sunday, October 20, 2019, Dayton celebrates Dia de los Muertos, and honor the lives of loved ones who have passed. Pre-parade festivities start at 2pm. The parade starts at 4pm, and will travel through the Oregon District on Fifth Street, and arrive at the Missing Peace Art Space for the post-parade celebration from 5-8pm. There will be beautiful altars (offrendas) to enjoy, along with food, music, and dancing!

This event is a vibrant celebration and extra special way to carry on the memory of those we love and miss.

How to Go?

Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 2 PM – 8 PM

Missing Peace Art – 234 S Dutoit St, Dayton, OH

Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1130143073846015/

Fall Menu Debuts at Trolly Stop Friday

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Chef Rae Rosbough has just released the new fall menu items for Trolley Stop in the Oregon District.  You can start enjoying this dishes as soon as tomorrow! As Chef Rae describes it “the fall menu has an updated homey style. It includes plenty of comfort foods, many spicy dishes (to warm you from the inside during the colder months), and of course lots of healthful and vegetarian options.”  All I know is just looking at these pictures taken by Mary Graham are making me hungry!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rosbough says “they also  feature Mama’s Bakeshop Desserts and have a $5 Kid’s menu available daily. Trolley Stop always has something for everyone.”  And that’s not counting the pretty hip line up of craft beers they carry!

The kitchen is open from 11am-10pm on Sunday- Thursday and 11am-11pm on on Friday & Saturday.

7 Must Eats at The Stacked Pickle

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Outside the Stacked Pickle

The new sports bar called The Stacked Pickle on 741 near 725 has a unique menu, big TV sets and an attentive wait staff.  Unfortunately the road construction out front has people questioning if they are open. Well they are open, and serving up great food options from healthy choices , to typical sports bar guilty pleasures!

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY ON THE STACKED PICKLE:

— It is located at 103 North Springboro Pike, Miamisburg, OH 45449 in the old Roosters/Ponderosa building.

Inside the Stacked Pickle

— Hours are :
Sun -Thurs 11am – midnight
Fri and sat- 11am – 1 am.

 

Food Adventures had a chance to visit The Stacked Pickle a couple of times after a recommendation from Dayton Dining and Lisa Grigsby.  The menu is extensive and although we pigged out each time, we were unable to try all the choices.  But, as always we sampled most of the menu.

 

We found undeniable stars of the menu in our trips here .

MUST EATS:

Try the Buffalo Chicken Wrap

—BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP:
Fried buffalo chicken tenders, lettuce, pico de gallo, mixed cheese and ranch in a spinach wrap.  One of the top sellers for a reason, it is that darn good.  Not only a favorite of customers, but a favorite of the staff.

 

— PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH:
Fried or grilled with spicy mayo on a Kaiser bun (Add cheese for 50 cents).  We prefer the fried version with cheese.  Again, is one of the most popular choices on the menu as well, and deservedly so …

Popular Pork Tenderloin

 

 

—HOT RANCH CHEESEBURGER:
This guy is a little monster.  A nice. hearty, fresh meat burger served with a ranch sauce and onion strings on top.  It also comes with Pepper jack cheese, and bacon on a brioche bun.  All of the burgers on the menu look great, but this creation is especially nice.  May we recommend you get a side of tater tots as well?  Now you’re off and rolling!

 

Hot Ranch Burger Platter

—FISH N CHIPS PLATTER:
This was surprisingly good.  One of the best fish n chips we have had in a sports bar atmosphere.  Nice, thick pieces of flaky fish that are crisply breaded.  Definitely a dark horse on the menu.

 

—SOUTHWESTERN EGG ROLLS:
A big serving of egg rolls and the dipping sauce is fantastic.  Spicy chicken, black beans and Monterey Jack cheese all wrapped in an egg roll.  It is served with a side of chipotle ranch which is hot.  The egg rolls are drizzled with sriracha sauce, making this a spicy appetizer like many other menu items.  Are they good?  YES!  Are they surprisingly spicy? YES!

Southwestern Eggrolls

 

—DEEP FRIED PICKLES:
The hand breaded, deep fried pickle chips are fantastic here.  They are thick sliced and full of flavor.  The order is a big size, very filling and great for sharing.   They are not super crispy (maybe order them well done of you like that), but they are terrific.  Served with a side of ranch sauce for dipping.

 

—CHICKEN WINGS:
Warning !  These are delicious, but the sauces are a step hotter than you are used to at other restaurants.  If you normally order hot, consider medium here and so on.  Whatever you normally get, take a step down.  Big Ragu tried the Hot BBQ Wings and they lit him up!  Very good, but whew what a kick!  The chicken wings have no breading, which is good news for you keto Guidos.

Lots of room for game time

There you have it, the skinny and the must eats on The Stacked Pickle.

There is one more thing …. The Stacked Burger Eating Challenge..
If you can eat a burger with four all beef patties and a side of fries in 15 minutes, then it’s on the house. Many have tried, few have triumphed.  See server for details…,

 

Make sure you check out this sports bar that is just beginning to gain traction in the Miami Valley.  As more people find out about it , it will be a great lunch, dinner or game time destination.

Are you Dayton Foodie?  Then come back every week to Dayton Most Metro for an exclusive feature article for the food blog, Food Adventures.  You can also follow Food Adventures on Facebook by clicking HERE.

Below are more Stacked Pickle photos…

TOTS !!!

Caution -wing sauces are a level hotter than normal !

Delicious fried pickles

Fish and Chips

Rice Bowls !

Fish Tacos

Nachos

dining room

 

 

Local Soaper Creates Storybook Line to Support Dayton Children’s Hospital

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When a rep from Dayton Children’s Hospital approached entrepreneur Katie Hall about having a coin jar at her 2nd Street Market booth, Katie saw an opportunity to make a much larger impact.

Next month, the founder of Fox in Socks Soapery will release a new line of storybook soaps to support the institution’s work.

The soaps — locally made and sourced, true to Fox in Socks’ mission — will be packaged to look like children’s books. Katie will open up sales Nov. 2 with a faux book launch party at 2nd Street Market that will feature face painting & a scavenger hunt through the market.

Katie will also be accepting children’s book donations during the launch party — and she’ll match every book donated with a bar of storybook soap that will be delivered to a patient at Dayton Children’s Hospital.

“I knew I wouldn’t make an impact with a coin jar,” Katie said, reflecting on her foot traffic. “I said, ‘I want to make you a specific line.’”

The solopreneur made the jump from hobbyist to small business owner about five years ago. She tapped the knowledge she gained studying biotechnology to create her formulas, then she set off visiting Ohio Proud farms to locally source as many of her ingredients as possible.

“I want to build community one bar at a time,” she said. “When you buy a bar of my soap, you’re supporting up to 15 small businesses. My dream for my business is to source enough product that I can impact other small business owners to reach their dreams, too.”

Katie will donate 25 percent of the proceeds from the upcoming storybook line to Dayton Children’s Hospital.

LAUNCH PARTY:

Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 8am – 3 pm

Stop by the 2nd Street Market on Saturday, November 2nd. The party starts in the Market Pavilion with family storybook activities, face painting, an Instagram photo booth and then you’ll be on your way to hunt for sweet treats throughout the market.

Your treasure hunt will end at the shop where you will get the chance to see (and smell!) the new children’s Storybook Soap. 25% of all Storybook Soap sales will go directly to Dayton Children’s Hospital. Still want to give more to Dayton Children’s Hospital…for every children’s book that is donated during the launch party, I will donate a swag bag full of goodies to a child at Dayton Children’s Hospital.

 

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Fall Has Arrived and It’s Great In Dayton!

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Justice On Tap is presented by Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE), Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc.(LAWO), and the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project (GDVLP). It’s at The Troll Pub on Monday, 5 to 8pm.
Noonday Organ Recitals are each Thursday in October. You get to hear superb organists from12:10 to 12:35pm and then a quick lunch there. This is at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Wilkinson Street. This Thursday is Yun Kim.
Boo in the Bog. This is a non-scary night walk on the boardwalk through Cedar Bog. Take a for a non-scary night walk with learning stations along the way. Enjoy children’s activities, face painting, storytelling and food. Friday and Saturday 7 to 9pm.
‘Come As You Art’, features art-themed cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a pop-up art gallery, live music by Ohio Brass and Electric, raffles, an Instagram hunt and a photo area to commemorate the evening! Come as you “art” and partake in an unforgettable art extravaganza (Artistic costumes and attire welcome but not required)! It’s at the Brightside in Dayton on Friday, 7 to 10pm.
The Museum’s first Dayton Peace Festival has peace friends, athletes and a few surprise celebrities to celebrate the spirit of #daytonstrong after a long and difficult summer. Activities include games, yoga, meditation, free classes on mindfulness and nonviolence, and food and beverages– and more. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at the Peace Museum.
Jesse Cook is widely considered one of the most influential figures in nuevo flamenco music. He incorporates elements of flamenco, rumba, jazz and many forms of world music into his work. At the Victoria, Saturday, 8pm.
Dayton NoshUp is at Olive Mediterranean Grill (44 W. Third St.). Seatings are at 5pm and 7:30pm and are limited to 50 guests per seating. The cost is $18 per person (plus ticket service fee). You will be served a sampler plate representing traditional Mediterranean dishes, along with some of the owner’s personal favorites. This is Sunday.
Ridgeway Road Bridge. With a focus on creating a place for the community, the new Ridgeway Road Bridge design Foliage reflects the surrounding landscape of Hills and Dale Metro Park and the flowing hills of Kettering, particularly of the view west from the bridge. The fluid movement of the fence lines and the sculptures mimic leaves caught in a gentle breeze. With the addition of plazas on the north and south side of the bridge, pedestrians and vehicles will experience a unique crossing and gathering place.
Oregon District Barstool Open. Put together a team of four for a crazy-fun 9-hole indoor miniature golf outing in 10 bars throughout the Oregon District on Saturday, November 9, 2019!
Proceeds benefit local children and adults with disabilities at United Rehabilitation Services!
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton is having its 2019 Annual 3k/5k Remembrance Walk on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Participants are invited to organize a group of family members, friends, neighbors or co-workers to walk in honor or memory of a loved one
LEAP & THE NET WILL APPEAR: Steps for Creating Positive Change. This is a 3-week workshop at Oakwood Starbucks on Saturdays, 9 to 11am beginning October 19.
The Humane Society of Greater Dayton are offering $20 adoptions on ALL animals at their main shelter, the MeowZa! Cat Boutique in the Dayton Mall and at all of their offsite adoption locations. Let your pets ring in the new year in a new home, choose to adopt for anytime this year.