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Street food showcase: Food trucks scheduled to return for First Friday
The moral of the story seems to be that they will come if you cook it and sell it from a food truck.Pouring rain wasn’t a deterrent during Dayton’s first-ever food truck rally earlier this month at RiverScape MetroPark head as part of Urban Night.The event was coordinated by Tonia ...
Taste of Cincinnati expects 500,000
When the 35th Taste of Cincinnati takes place over Memorial Day weekend it will bring together around 45 southwestern Ohio restaurants, more than 70 entertainment acts and an estimated 500,000 gourmets looking for palate pleasers. “Taste of Cincinnati is a Cincinnati tradition. It wouldn’t be Memorial Day Weekend without Taste. ...
Turkey legs, fried Twinkies and other fair foods you should probably avoid
People say they hit fairs, carnivals and festivals for the music, crafts, rides and people watching. But judging from the lines at summertime concession stands in these parts, the fried Twinkies, funnel cakes and nacho cheese covered curly fries are really what packs them in. “(People) go because they remember ...
Turkish restaurant offers delightful dishes, relaxing atmosphere
Dayton’s Turkish community is growing.City officials estimate that 350 Turkish families have settled in Dayton since 2005.There are few better ways to get to know new neighbors and their culture than through their food.Pasha Grill at 72 Plum St. at the Greene in Beavercreek has been serving authentic Turkish food ...
Small deli serving up big, cheesy sandwiches
The tongue-in-cheek sign at the front counter explains why one must be patient after ordering a sandwich at 5th Street Wine and Deli in Dayton’s Oregon District. 1) It’s because we care, it’s not because we are lazy. 2) Every sandwich is made to order, thus they’re special. Kind of ...
Festivals’ can’t-miss dishes
More than 200 Cincinnati-area chefs and foodies came together to judge the dishes that will be featured in this weekend’s Taste of Cincinnati food festival. Nine southern Ohio restaurants earned awards for this year’s Best of Taste Awards in four categories: Appetizer (Crab Rangoon by Thai Taste); Entree (Honey Sweet ...
Salar Restaurant sets its opening date
The highly anticipated Salar Restaurant and Lounge in the Oregon District announced this morning it will open fully to the public on May 30.
New bakery mixing dessert with booze
The “secret ingredients” in Sarah Sullivan’s baked treats aren’t exactly secret, but they are sure to lift your spirits because, well, they are spirits.The Oregon District resident’s love for baked goods and good bourbon led her to launch Bakery 21 last November.“The word is spreading and that is great,” Sullivan ...
China Cottage’s Pao Pao platter continues to sizzle after 25 years
There is a surefire way to add a little flash to a meal at the China Cottage — order the Pao Pao combination platter for two. The platter provides a festive way to sample five of the restaurant’s most tantalizing appetizers. “It has a little bit of everything in it,” ...
McDonald’s to unveil 3 new burgers
McDonald’s will soon unveil three new Quarter-Pounder burgers, according to Nation’s Restaurant News. The new burgers replace the Angus Third Pounder line of burgers.
‘Paint-and-sip’ wine-art shop to open at Dayton Mall
A new entertainment destination that offers wine and beer by the glass in conjunction with hands-on painting classes is scheduled to open in mid-July in front of the Dayton Mall.
Brown Street restaurant closes abruptly
The J. Gumbo’s Cajun & Creole restaurant at 1822 Brown St. near the University of Dayton has closed.
Inside the Dayton Racquet Club: towering venue ‘squashing’ misconceptions, drawing new members
On the 29th floor of the city’s tallest building, the Dayton Racquet Club is thriving despite at least two misconceptions. The first: it is primarily a place to play squash (only one of two original racquet courts remain). The second: the club is for stuffy, old dudes who live in ...
Food trucks revolution hitting Dayton with gourmet dogs, sandwiches
The food trucks are here and they are preparing for a rally. Dayton’s first ever food truck rally will take over RiverScape MetroPark during Urban Night 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, said organizer Tonia Fish, the co-owner of Synergy Incubators, a business that provides kitchen space and other services to ...
Bacon Fest is coming, Bacon Fest is coming
Bacon this and bacon that will take center stage at the local event this bacon lover has been waiting a lifetime to attend. Bacon Fest 2013 will be celebrated 2 p.m. Aug. 18 at Lincoln Park Civic Commons, 675 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering. The free first-time event is sponsored by ...
Baby back ribs, wings featured at Kings Island’s new sit-down, Reds-themed eatery
Kings Island visitors have craved a full-service, sit-down restaurant for years. Don Helbig, the amusement park’s spokesman, says the Reds Hall of Fame Grille will deliver a home run. The menu includes fish and chips ($9.99), a colossal hot dog ($8.79), the Fielders Choice chicken wrap ($8.59) Bullpen spicy buffalo ...
New bistro slated to open in Oregon District tonight
Emily Mendenhall and her staff at Lily’s Bistro spent the past few days serving family members and friends a limited selections from its food and drink menu.Tonight will be showtime for the Historic Oregon District establishment featuring seasonal fare.The restaurant at 329 E. Fifth St. — the former site of ...
New brewery coming to former Peerless Mill
The former Peerless Mill restaurant building will become the Star City Brewing Company , a microbrewery and tasting room slated to open perhaps as early as this fall.
Eating at Bobby Flay’s Cincinnati restaurant
When Cincinnati’s Horseshoe Casino opened on March 4 it wasn’t just a celebration for gamblers looking to try their luck at the tables, it was also a celebration for foodies looking for new tables at which to dine. The new casino has five locations to grab something to eat, most ...
DAYTON: Food truck vendors get rules for 'food truck zone'
Mobile food vendors that have become so popular in Dayton are welcome, but have to follow some rules, the city says. Mike Campbell reports.
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