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Dayton shop’s derby hats make you feel like you are the party
You’ll need a hat Saturday if you are heading to the Kentucky Derby or a local bash celebrating the annual horse race tradition. Amelia O’Dowd may just have your winning lid. O’Dowd and her husband Brian Eastman have amassed a collection of 2,000 hats since opening Brim, a colorful boutique ...
National Hamburger Month: best burger in town and 5 things you should know
May is National Hamburger Month, an excuse to celebrate one of America’s most mouth-watering German imports. Some say the month falls in December or July, but most sources say May is the month for lovers of the minced meat patty first introduced in Hamburg, Germany, in the 1600s. White Castle, ...
Dueling funk museums in the works, big announcement promised
Dayton could be the home of not one, but two museums celebrating funk music if plans proceed. A group endorsed by Dayton Mayor Gary Leitzell called the Dayton Funk Dynasty Group will announce details for its Funk Hall of Fame and Museum 9 a.m. Friday at the Old Court House, ...
With schnitzel and sauerkraut restaurant brings Europe to area
You go to Elinor’s Amber Rose for the schnitzel and you come back to Elinor’s Amber Rose for the schnitzel. Housed in the former site of a general store and deli, the restaurant and catering business offers two types of schnitzel - jager schnitzel ( breaded and sautéed veal cutlets) ...
Englewood Elvis impersonator swinging hips to success
Ryan Roth wears the fringe and bejeweled jumpsuits, chunky sideburns and has jet black hair, but the banker by trade knows he is not ‘The King.” “I don’t think I am Elvis Presley,” the Englewood resident said. “He was a greater influence, but other singers influenced me, too.” Roth, one ...
All-day breakfast at McDonald’s coming soon?
Ordering and eating a McMuffin at 3 p.m. might sound like a dream, but McDonald’s President and CEO Don Thompson told CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” that it may not be so far-fetched. How does a Sausage, Egg and cheese McMuffin for dinner sound? In a response to a viewer ...
How can community help deal with abandoned properties?
Like many urban cities in recent years, Dayton still finds itself knee-deep in abandoned, dilapidated properties as the result of the foreclosure crisis and economic downturn five years ago. All you have to do is take a drive around town to spot the problem. Boarded up buildings that appear to ...
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 ...
Eatery makes splash with pickle soup, fried pickles, cheese-stuffed burgers
You are less likely to find yourself in a pickle if you gobble up that pickle first.That seems to be ruling principle at Blind Bob’s, a restaurant and bar located at 430 E. Fifth St. in Dayton’s Historic Oregon District.Two of the restaurant’s most popular dishes are all about pickles:• ...
80s cop show star to cruise into Beavercreek
Officer Francis Llewelyn “Ponch” Poncherello will cruise into town in a few days. The uniform probably no longer fits, but here’s hoping Erik Estrada wears a pair of the awesome aviator sunglasses he wore on the classic show “CHiPs.” Quaker Steak & Lube’s Beavercreek location will host a motorcycle ride ...
Free fries: Restaurant to thank customers with free food
“Free fries Wednesday” doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, but I am guessing that won’t bother fans of Penn Station East Coast Subs. The fast food chain with several Miami Valley locations will offer a free small order of its fresh cut fries to customers as a ‘thank you’ on ...
McDonald’s unleashes new breakfast sandwich
McDonald’s has a new breakfast sandwich and this time it isn’t infused with maple syrup like the delicious, but maybe not so nutritious McGriddle.The Egg White Delight McMuffin sandwich is now available at the fast food chain’s Miami Valley locations.It is a freshly grilled egg whites, Canadian bacon and white ...
City remains knee-deep in more than 7,000 abandoned properties
Like many urban cities in recent years, Dayton still finds itself knee-deep in abandoned, dilapidated properties as the result of the foreclosure crisis and economic downturn five years ago. Boarded up buildings that appear to be on their last legs litter the city as it attempts to recover. Kevin Powell, ...
3 well-known country music acts to perform at free BBQ, brew fest
“Anything Goes” singer Randy Houser will headline the Yuengling Brews, Bands & BBQ festival on June 2 at Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd. in Dayton. Amy Zahora, executive director of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association, announced the event’s line-up Friday afternoon. “People are going to be really excited for ...
Chipotle rolling out premium margaritas
Area Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants will start mixing up made-to-order, premium margaritas in time for Cinco De Mayo, according to National Restaurant News and other media outlets.The margarita made of Patrón Silver tequila, Triple Sec, fresh lime and lemon juices and organic agave nectar will be sold at 900 of ...
New eatery launches Bloody Mary bar
Leo Bistro, located inside the Dayton Art Institute, has officially jumped on the Bloody Mary bandwagon.“We had a large number of requests for Bloody Marys on those days so we said we’d offer it,” said Kris Sommers, the eatery’s guest services manager. “They (diners) can make it their own special ...
New bargain store draws crowd
A bargain outlet opened in Sidney Wednesday and brings to the community 50-60 jobs. A crowd packed Ollie’s Bargain Outlet during its grand opening 9 a.m. in West Town Square at 2240 Michigan St. NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick was on hand at the event. Ollie’s is a Pennsylvania-based store with ...
New Washington Twp. restaurant offers Italy on a roll
In a few short months, Piada Italian Street Food has made a name for itself locally. On reports of long lines at the new restaurant in the Township Square my colleague Mark Fisher first said was coming in March of 2012, I went to check it out. Things were considerably ...
Area chain restaurant offering free slice of pie
A free piece of pie may be among the sweetest ways to say ‘thanks.’ O’Charley’s restaurant is offering slices of its signature Ooey-Gooey Caramel Pie as well as its new Country Apple Pie, Double-Crust Peach Pie, French Silk Pie and Southern Pecan Pie as part of its “Free Pie Wednesdays.” ...
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 ...
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