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A more casual approach to Valentine’s Day dining
In addition to this updated list of restaurants offering special Valentine’s weekend specials, we also last week asked for suggestions of restaurants geared more toward a “last-minute” guide to Valentine’s Day weekend dining — places slightly more casual and less likely to fill up with reservations, but which are still offering some type of special Valentine’s Day (or Valentine’s weekend) menu or specials. Here in this story scheduled to run in the Dayton Daily News Go section on Friday, Feb. 11, are the restaurants and sports bars you told us about.
Restaurant owners and managers have a soft spot in their hearts for Valentine’s Day — and not only because it’s the second-most-popular day for folks to dine out (Mother’s Day is tops).
“Valentine’s Day always signifies an important benchmark for restaurants,” said Jarrod Clabaugh, director of communications for the Ohio Restaurant Association. “Once the holidays are over, restaurants are revitalized by the customers that they get to serve on Valentine’s Day. Diners are no longer harried by the stresses that they traditionally feel during the holiday season so they are more apt to treasure the experience of a slow-paced, relaxing dinner with the one they love. Additionally, restaurateurs and their staff appreciate being a part of so many special occasions, like marriage proposals and anniversaries, that can often overlap with the celebration of Valentine’s Day.”
Here are some suggestions for Valentine’s Day submitted to us by local restaurants — Valentine’s weekend specials that work just fine as either Plan A or Plan B:
— Bahn Mai Thai Cafe, 725 Lyons Road, Washington Twp., (937) 435-0624: Offering a special $40 dinner for two on Friday, Saturday and Monday. The special includes a bottle of house shiraz, Roasted Garlic & Chive Rangoon Sticks, stir-fried Rock Salt Sea Scallops, Chicken Pad Kapow basil stir-fry and Apple Cinnamon Wontons Drizzled with Caramel Sauce.
— Barleycorns, 6204 Wilmington Pike, Sugarcreek Plaza , Centerville, (937) 848-6999. Accepting reservations for Monday and serving a special menu that includes Pork Loin Stuffed with Spinach, Feta, Roasted Red Peppers and Toasted Pine Nuts with Bearnaise sauce ($11.95) or Herb-Crusted Prime Rib ($12.99); Bailey’s Creme Brulee ($5.25); and Sensual Cabernet Sauvignon ($5.95 glass, $22 bottle).
— Beavercreek Pizza Dive (formerly Roc-A-Fellas), 4021 Dayton-Xenia Road in Beavercreek, 937-431-8669: Offering two specials from Feb. 11 through Monday, Feb. 14. A “Dive Date for Two” for $14.99 that includes a medium pizza (toppings additional), two house salads and two cannoli (dine-in guests also receive a free Bread Bites with Marinara Sauce); and a “Kids at Home Deal” for $19.99 that the pizza store’s owners suggest can be “delivered free to the kids and baby-sitter while you’re out on a date” that includes an extra-large pizza (toppings additional), pretzel bites, a two-liter soda, and four chocolate chip cookies.
— Boulevard Haus, 329 E. Fifth St., Dayton, (937) 824-2722: Open and serving a special menu in addition to the restaurant’s regular menu on Feb. 11, 12 and 14. The special dessert feature is Chocolate Heart Cake.
— Company 7 BBQ, 1001 S. Main St., Englewood, 937-836-2777. On Monday, the restaurant will offer a free dessert to share when two entrees or sandwiches are purchased or 50 percent off of dessert when a single entree or sandwich is purchases.
— Dayton Funny Bone, 88 Plum St., Dayton, (937) 429-5233. The comedy club is offering a “Love & Laughs” package for both of tonight’s shows, both Saturday night shows and the Sunday night show — $60 per couple includes admission to the show with headliner Paul Mecurio, special seating, a bottle of sparkling wine or house wine and a dessert special for two. Reservations required to ensure the special seating.
— Geez Grill & Pub, 5841 Far Hills Ave. in Washington Twp., 937-439-0001. The restaurant is offering a special $24.95 Surf & Turf special on Monday that includes choice of beef filet or New York Strip steak with three fried shrimp, a side dish and salad.
— Golden Jersey Inn, 6880 Springfield-Xenia Road (U.S. 68) north of Yellow Springs 937-324-2050. A meal for two for $29.96 is available Friday through Monday. The menu includes two sirloin steaks smothered with sauteed onions, peppers, mushrooms and Young’s Pepper Jack cheese, served with baked potatoes and house salads, beverage and dessert included.
— Greenfire Bistro, 965 W. Main St., Tipp City, (937) 667- 6664. Offering a Valentine’s weekend special on Friday, Saturday and Monday consisting of a special “Dinner for Two” that includes our Signature Greenfire Salad, a 12-ounce Herb-Buttered New York Strip steak, Coconut Fried Shrimp, Sun-dried Tomato Polenta, a duo of fresh Green Beans and Shiitake Mushrooms, and dessert for $50 per couple, not including tax or tip.
— Hickory River Smokehouse, 135 S. Garber Drive, Tipp City, (937) 669-2271. Friday through Monday, a special Valentine’s dinner for two for $22 that includes two Barbecue Dinner Plates, two desserts, and 2 drinks.
— Sunrise Cafe, 259 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, 937-767-7211. The cafe’s Martini Lounge will offer a pre-Valentine’s celebration on Saturday with a live bluegrass performance by Ryan Judy and a “Valen-tini” special that includes two martinis and a tapas item for $20.
— TJ Chumps, two locations: 2 E. Linden Ave. in Miamisburg, (937) 859-4000; and 559 S. Main St. in Englewood, (937) 836-4300. Accepting reservations for Monday, and serving a special menu Friday through Monday. The $35-per-couple (not including tax or tip) menu includes choice of two first-course items such as soup, salad or smoked salmon dip; and choice of two entrees such as Half-Slab BBQ Ribs, 12-ounce Sirloin Steak, Grilled Salmon or Cilantro Shrimp, among 10 choices; and one dessert. A bottle of house wine can be added for $10.
— The Wine Loft, 21 Greene Boulevard at The Greene in Beavercreek, (937) 429-4424. Serving a special six-course tasting menu for $29 per person that includes Arugula Pesto Ravioli with Lemon and Pine Nut Butter, Pistachio Crusted Blue Cheese Grape Truffles, Lamb Lollipops with Wild Mushroom Risotto, Spinach and Peppered Pear Salad with Raspberry Walnut Dressing, Seafood Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili and Cilantro Sauce, and Assorted Cheesecake Lollipops and Truffles. Reservations recommended.
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