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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Everything you need and want to know about Restaurant Week
This story that is scheduled to run in tomorrow’s Dayton Daily News ActiveDayton section is designed to tell you darn near everything you could ever want to know about Restaurant Week — and then some. Made your reservations yet?
More than 60 restaurants throughout the Miami Valley have signed up to offer special three-course meals as part of Winter Restaurant Week, which returns for am eight-day engagement starting Sunday, Jan. 22 and extending through the following Sunday, Jan. 29.
Miami Valley Restaurant Association member restaurants that choose to participate in the promotion decide in advance the price they’ll charge Restaurant Week diners: $20.12, $25.12 or $30.12 for a three-course meal from a special menu. Most restaurants choose the least expensive $20.12 option, although some restaurants are offering customers different meal options at two or three of the price points, while some casual restaurants are offering two meals, rather than one, for $20.12 or $25.12.
The twice-a-year promotion has become wildly popular with local diners: more than 13,000 Restaurant Week meals were sold in winter 2011, and more than 14,000 in summer 2011, when the offer was extended from six to eight nights to encompass one full weekend. Participating restaurants donate $1 for each Restaurant Week meal they sell to charity. This winter, the charities selected by the restaurant association to benefit are United Rehabilitation Services (URS) of Greater Dayton, a non-profit organization that has provided services to adults and children with disabilities or other special needs since 1956, and Hearts for Hounds, a group of Dayton-area volunteers working in conjunction with the Humane Society of Greater Dayton to improve the quality of life for dogs living outdoors in Montgomery County.
Lonnie Sholar — general manager and executive chef of Joya’s Bistro at The Greene in Beavercreek, one of about half-dozen restaurants that are participating in Restaurant Week for the first time — said he views the promotion “as a way to get our name out there” to potential customers. Although Sholar hadn’t solidified his Restaurant Week menu offerings yet, he was leaning toward offering diners a choice of four entrees, including Seafood Ravioli with White Buerre Blanc Sauce and Spaghetti with Meatballs.
Sholar said he is aware that restaurants can get slammed hard during Restaurant Week, and is gearing up for it. “We’ll be fully staffed — it will be ‘all hands on deck,’” he said.
Other first-time Restaurant Week participants include Taste in Trotwood, De’Lish in downtown Dayton, Louisiana Grill in Washington Twp., Neil’s Heritage House in Kettering, The Bridge in Sidney and the Troy Country Club, which will open to the public for dinner for the week, according to Amy Zahora, executive director of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association.
The Restaurant Week promotion “has a huge impact on local restaurants, because that week otherwise would be in the middle of a very slow period,” Zahora said. “This puts customers back into restaurant seats, where they’re spending money while also saving money on their dinner. And it all benefits local charities.” Restaurants look for ways to fully capitalize on diners’ enthusiasm for Restaurant Week. Some open their doors on days of the week when they’re normally closed — The Caroline in Troy, for example, will open on Monday, and l’Auberge will be open for dinner both Sundays of Restaurant Week (Jan. 22 and Jan. 29) and also will serve the special on Monday January 30 — — while others extend the offer beyond one week.
To view the latest list of which restaurants are participating in Restaurant Week, look at menus and find out which of the three price tiers each restaurants is choosing, go to this link on www.dineoutdayton.org.
Restaurant Week: A few things to remember
— Reservations are, in many cases, essential, because eateries fill up fast. Restaurant owners and managers strongly recommend calling to check on availability and hours.
— Be aware that some restaurants are closed on Sundays or Mondays — or in some cases both days — so calling ahead will avoid disappointment. In some cases, restaurants that are normally closed on those days open because of Restaurant Week.
— Tax, tip and beverages are not included in the special price.
Restaurants participating in Winter 2012 Restaurant Week*
Alex’s on 725, 125 Monarch Lane, Miamisburg, (937) 866-2266
Amber Rose, 1400 Valley St., Dayton, (937) 228-2511
Amelia’s Bistro, 129 W. Franklin St., Bellbrook, (937) 310-3040
Bahn Mai Thai Cafe, 725 Lyons Road, Washington Twp., (937) 435-0624
Barleycorns, 6204 Wilmington Pike, Sugarcreek Plaza , Centerville, (937) 848-6999
Boulevard Haus, 329 E. Fifth St., Dayton, (937) 824-2722
The Bridge, 127 W. Poplar St., Sidney, (937) 492-2542
Brixx Ice Company, 500 E. First St., Dayton, (937) 222-2257
Buckhorn Tavern, 8800 Meeker Road, Butler Twp., (937) 890-3261
Bullwinkle’s Top Hat Bistro, 19 N. Main St. Miamisburg, (937) 859-7677
Bunker’s Bar & Grill, 893 E. National Road, Vandalia, (937) 890-8899
Butter Cafe, 1106 Brown St., Dayton, (937) 985-9917
Carmel’s Southwest Grill, 1025 Shroyer Road, Dayton, (937) 294-1261
The Caroline, 5 S. Market St., Troy, (937) 552-7676
Carvers Steaks & Chops, 1535 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Washington Twp., (937) 433-7099
CBCB Bar & Grill, 2495 Commons Blvd., Beavercreek, (937) 426-3287
C’est Tout, 2600 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood, (937) 298-0022
Chappy’s Tap Room & Grille, 2733 W. Alex-Bell Road, Moraine, (937) 299-7427
The Chop House, 7727 Washington Village Drive, Washington Twp., (937) 291-1661
Christopher’s Restaurant, 2318 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering, (937) 299-0089
Coco’s Bistro, 515 Wayne Ave., Dayton, (937) 228-2626
Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers, 1060 Patterson Road in Breitenstrater Square, Dayton, (937) 253-7383
Dark Horse Tavern, 209 Byers Road, Miamisburg, (937) 866-6960
De’Lish, 139 N. Main St., Dayton (937) 461-2233
The Dock, 250 W. Main St., Enon, (937) 864-5011
Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton, (937) 224-7822
El Meson, 903 E. Dixie Drive, West Carrollton, (937) 859-8229
Figlio, 424 E. Stroop Road in the Town & Country center, Kettering, (937) 534-0494
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 4432 Walnut St. at The Greene, Beavercreek, (937) 320-9548
Franco’s Ristorante Italiano, 824 E. Fifth St., Dayton, (937) 222-0204
Fresco, 3141 Far Hills Ave., Kettering, (937) 296-0600
Giovanni’s Pizzeria and Ristorante, 215 W. Main St., Fairborn, (937) 878-1611
Giulano’s an Anticoli Tavern, 67 S. Main St., Miamisburg, (937) 859-3000
Hawthorn Grill, 1222 E. Stroop Road, Kettering, (937) 298-2222
Hickory River Smokehouse, 135 S. Garber Drive, Tipp City, (937) 669-2271
House of Kabab, 298 N Main St., Centerville, (937) 424-9262
Jay’s Restaurant, 225 E. Sixth St., Dayton, (937) 222-2892
Joya’s Bistro, 81 Magnolia Lane, The Greene in Beavercreek, (937) 912-9344
Kabuki, 848 S. Main St., Centerville, (937) 435-9500
L’Auberge, 4120 Far Hills Road, Kettering, (937) 299-5536
La Piazza, 2 N. Market St., Troy, (937) 339-5553
Louisiana Grill, 2094 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Washington Twp., (937) 436-3028
Mamma DiSalvo’s, 1375 E. Stroop Road, Kettering, (937) 299-5831
McCormick & Schmick’s, 4429 Cedar Park Drive at The Greene, Beavercreek, (937) 431-9200
Meadowlark, 5531 Far Hills Ave., Washington Twp., (937) 434-4750
The Melting Pot, 453 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Washington Twp., (937) 567-8888
Michael Anthony’s at the Inn, 21 W. Main St., Versailles, (937) 526-3020
Mr. Lee’s Fine Dining, 7580 Poe Ave, Vandalia, (937) 898-3860
Neil’s Heritage House, 2323 W. Schantz Road, Kettering, (937) 298-8611
Nick’s Restaurant, 1443 N. Detroit St., Xenia, (937) 372-3202
Oakwood Club, 2414 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood, (937) 293-6973
Palermo’s Restaurant, 2667 South Dixie Drive, Kettering, (937) 299-8888
Pasha Grill, 72 Plum St., The Greene, Beavercreek, (937) 429-9000
Pepito’s Mexican Restaurant, 3618 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, 937-293-3777
Rue Dumaine, 1061 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Washington Twp., (937) 610-1061
Sai Bai Asian Cuisine, 300 South Jefferson St., Dayton, (937) 535-2900
Savona Restaurant and Wine Bar, 79 S. Main St., Centerville, (937) 610-9835
Side Bar Restaurant, 410 E. Fifth St., Dayton, (937) 723-9415
Spinoza’s Gourmet Pizza & Salads, 2727 Fairfield Common Blvd., Beavercreek, (937) 426-7799
Sunrise Cafe, 259 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, 937-767-7211
Sweeney’s Seafood, 28 W. Franklin St., Centerville, (937) 291-3474
Taste, 2555 Shiloh Springs Rd., Trotwood, (937) 854-7060
TJ Chumps, 1100 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, Fairborn, (937) 318-1250
Toscani’s, 5900 Bigger Road, Kettering, (937) 291-9200
Troy Country Club, 1830 Peters Road, Troy, (937) 335-5691
Wellington Grille, 2450 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, (937) 426-4600
Winds Cafe, 215 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, (937) 767-1144
- There are often last-minute changes and additions to the list of participating restaurants, so you want to check this link on www.dineoutdayton.org or call your favorite restaurant to confirm. Menus and prices for most of the participating restaurants also are available at that MVRA website:
Source: www.dineoutdayton.org; MVRA Executive Director Amy Zahora
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Ryan’s, Hometown Buffet parent company files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy
Buffets Inc.,, the parent company to Hometown Buffet and Ryan’s which less than four months ago abruptly closed its last remaining Dayton-area restaurant in Washington Twp., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to several news sources, including this story from Nation’s Restaurant News.
This is the second bankruptcy filing for the Minnesota-based company in four years. Buffets Inc. closed 81 more restaurants as part of the restructuring plan, according to the NRN story.
Buffets Inc. operates four Hometown Buffet restaurants in the Columbus area and two Ryan’s locations in the Indianapolis area.
The closing in September of the Hometown Buffet at 745 Lyons Road in the Washington Park Plaza caught many of its customers by surprise, and at that time, a spokesman for the parent company seemed unaware that the restaurant had shut its doors and subsequently declined to comment on any aspect of the closing.
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