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It's almost Mother's Day… better treat your mom to a nice dinner [restaurants]

Now you have no excuse to say "I forgot." Check out these picks for great places to take your mother for Mother's Day. She deserves a break from cooking and a big thank you from you. Make your plans now. More »

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Dayton's hidden- gem restau- rants

They keep a low profile, work hard to serve up excellence on a plate and often succeed in attracting a loyal clientele — usually without an advertising budget. The Miami Valley is blessed with a slew of hidden restaurant gems. More »

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Who has the best wings?

Where can you find the best wings in Dayton? Which restaurant serves up wings that are so hot you lose all sense of feeling? Our Taste Team put wings from 12 restaurants to the test. Find out which wings scored high marks, or not so high marks, among our panel of highly opinionated testers. More »

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Who has the best pizza in Dayton? You decide

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Milano's growing as popular late-night hotspot
Milano's Atlantic City Subs has long been known for its sandwiches and pizza. However, since renovating the Brown Street location in May 2005, the restaurant has also become something of a local late night hangout where University of Dayton students commingle with urban professionals and neighborhood patrons.

Have you discovered Dayton's hidden-gem restaurants? We have
The big-name, high-profile restaurants around town — you already know about them. You've dined at them, seen the ads, talked about them with friends. Then there are those other eateries in out-of-the-way places or sometimes simply tucked into the back of your mind. They keep a low profile, work hard to serve up excellence on a plate and often succeed in attracting a loyal clientèle — usually without an advertising budget.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar now offering fixed-price three-course dinners
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at The Greene — which since it opened has embraced an a la carte philosophy in its regular menu in which there is a charge for salads and side dishes ordered with entrees — is now offering fixed-price three-course dinners it calls "seasonal selections."

Restaurant updates

Restaurant poised to reopen after fire
Marion's Piazza will reopen at 8991 Kingsridge Drive near the Dayton Mall on Tuesday morning, May 13, more than 18 months after fire destroyed the existing restaurant.

New bakery opens in Miami Twp.
MIAMISBURG — Boosalis Baking opened Monday, April 28, at 9486 Springboro Pike (Ohio 741), in Miami Twp., just north of Springboro.

Restaurant reopens in new location near UD
DAYTON — Dolcessa, the gelato and panini restaurant that closed last November in the Oregon District, has reopened in its new location at 1106 Brown St., near the University of Dayton.

Restaurant owner: Customer base not enough to stay open at The Greene
Estilo Mediterranean Grille in The Greene has closed, the restaurant's co-owner said Monday, April 21.

Chipotle to open store in The Greene
Chipotle Mexican Grill, a quick-casual Mexican restaurant, will open April 25 at The Greene.

Panera Bread moving into Troy
A franchisee will open the city's first Panera Bread next month, according to a press release.

Pub-restaurant to join forces with Italian deli
WASHINGTON TWP., Montgomery County — Talegators and Pietro Mauro's Italian Deli will join forces next month to add several Italian specialties to the restaurant-pub's menu, Talegators co-owner Dave Ulrich announced Monday, April 14.

Grub Steak opens in south suburbs
WEST CARROLLTON — The Grub Steak has opened its new south suburban location and will close its restaurant in North Dayton after a farewell event April 28, owner Fred Fiebiger said this morning, Friday, April 11.

New restaurant to open near Dayton Mall
A new restaurant specializing in northern Indian cuisine is set to open early next week near the Dayton Mall.

Which Greene County restaurants are the best?
The 1,000-plus diners who attended the 11th Annual Taste of Greene County awarded some "best of" crowns to local restaurants and catering companies, including a best overall "People's Choice" award to Packy's at the Hope Hotel & Conference Center near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

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WWE/ECW to bring title matchups to Dayton [things to do]

Titles are on the line — and this time, Dayton wrestling fans will be there front and center to watch their faves win or lose big. Wrestling superstars from World Wrestling Entertainment's SmackDown and Extreme Championship Wrestling will be in the ring Sunday, May 11, at the Nutter Center in WrestleMania Revenge. This is the first WWE event in Dayton this year. More »