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Show sexy side with help of strip-tease workshops, see burlesque show [things to do]
Michelle L'amour and her dance troupe, the "Starlets", will present a Chicago Style Burlesque show at Kira's Oasis in Centerville today. Plus check out a day of Burlesque and strip-tease workshops for women only. The workshops (18 and older) begin at 12:15 p.m. and the burlesque show (21 and older) begins at 8:30 p.m. » More
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- An Evening with Mercy Me with special guests Tenth Avenue North and Jonny Diaz at Far Hills
- Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars at the Victoria
- Burlesque show, strip-tease workshops at Kira's Oasis
- Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs at the Little Art
- In This Moment w/ In Fear and Faith, Agraceful and Motionless In White at McGuffy's House
- Okay Lindon, Me and Mountains, Vanity Theft at Blind Bob's
- Urban Jazz Coalition at Gilly's
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What's happening this week
- An Evening with Mercy Me with special guests Tenth Avenue North and Jonny Diaz at Far Hills
- Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars at the Victoria
- Burlesque show, strip-tease workshops at Kira's Oasis
- Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs at the Little Art
- In This Moment w/ In Fear and Faith, Agraceful and Motionless In White at McGuffy's House
- Okay Lindon, Me and Mountains, Vanity Theft at Blind Bob's
- Urban Jazz Coalition at Gilly's
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- Citizens of the World Photography Exhibit at ArtStreet
- Department of Visual Arts Senior Exhibition at the Rike
- Luck of the Draw Darts at Tink's Bar
Sinclair Community College
- Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars at the Victoria
- Chad Mcdonald Cabo Wabo Challenge! at J-Alans
- Chay Budda and Excalibur - Motown Saturdays at Oregon Express
Wright State University
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Dining out on Thanksgiving? [restaurant reviews]
Don't want to go to battle with a turkey this Thanksgiving Day? Several Miami Valley restaurants are volunteering to do the work for you. We invited restaurant owners to let readers know if they were open on Thanksgiving Day and what they were serving. More »
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By emmeff
June 12, 2009 3:44 PM | Link to this
Root Beer Stand on Woodman has pretty good krinkle cut fries and they’re not a chain.
By michelle
May 14, 2009 11:10 PM | Link to this
SKYLINE CHILI ON MILLER LANE……BY FAR THE BEST. THE CHILI CHEESE FRIES ARE A MEAL THEMSELVES ! EVEN PLAIN THEY ARE VERY TASTY. DON’T EVEN NEED SALT.
By Nick Post
April 9, 2009 11:13 AM | Link to this
Chick-fil-A??? Definitly the most popular. Go to Miller Lane in Vandalia and compare all the restaurants and Chick-Fil-A is always the busiest. On top of this, most people get the fries even though Chick-fil-A has like twenty other side options!
By Joel Green
September 19, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this
I can’t believe you didn’t rate Chick-fil-A Waffle Fries! They are definitely the best in town.
By Hayes' Dad
September 15, 2008 7:27 PM | Link to this
We really don’t know any local mom and pop type places where we get fries but as far as National Chains are concerned Chick-Fil-A Waffle Fries are good and agree that penn Station fries with some vinegar are tasty and even Wendy’s fries rate up there. We will have to try out Tank’s and Foy’s sometime
By cantbeatagoodfilet
September 15, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this
Steak ‘N’ Shake
By Shanelly
September 14, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this
Tank’s fries are the best!!!! I concur with the others, let’s try to move away from the chains!
By Phillip
September 7, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
Best french fries in the Dayton area? All chains, really? What statement does this make about Dayton?
By Erin
August 29, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this
Webster Street Deli! They’re always fresh, crispy & tasty.
By Tricia
August 28, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this
Woodman Lanes Bowling Alley. Best Fries around! All bowling alleys have great fries!!
By Patty
August 26, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this
The next time you do one of these taste test things have some salt handy. The restaurants aren’t supposed to salt the fries for you. There are too many people on low sodium diets for their health. Of course most of them shouldn’t be eating anything fried, either:) I personally couldn’t believe Penn station fries were rated that high. They are the driest, most uninteresting french fries I have ever had, except maybe the Great Steak Escape place at the mall. Yech. I like MacDonald’s best.
By Mike
August 22, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this
Why on earth would anyone eat the nasty fries you tested when great local places are making real fries daily?
Get to Tanks on Wayne for fries that were potatoes this morning, not frozen junk in a bag.
I’ve heard Foys is pretty good too….may have to get to Fairborn to check it out.
By barbara
August 21, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this
My vote for best fries has to go to Foy’s Rock and Roll Grill in Fairborn. They beat out every chain restaurant any day of the week!
By Didley
August 18, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this
Fries make your a*s fat. Get the salad next time and ride your bike every now and then …just sayin’.
By teddy
August 16, 2008 2:19 AM | Link to this
You shouldn’t eat at Wendys on Wayne. I used to work there. Believe me its in your best interest.