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Tex-Mex restaurant Casa del Sazón notified its patrons via their Facebook page they have resumed normal operations after a fire was put on the premises Friday evening. The fire department was dispatched at approximately 8:30 p.m., after a cigarette was thrown on mulch outside the building. Restaurant manager Armando Soto said no one was hurt, and the only damage caused was to the...
Big Boy is getting a museum. The Cincinnati-based Frisch's Big Boy restaurant chain on Wednesday will unveil the museum to a gathering of employees and retirees at the chain's original Mainliner restaurant. The Mainliner opened in 1939 in Fairfax, just east of Cincinnati. The museum — named "A Tale of Frisch's Big Boy" — will be free for patrons of the restaurant to visit. It's...
This April, Dunkin’ Donuts has several ways to celebrate a sweet spring. With warmer weather on its way, Dunkin’ Donuts is giving guests a great opportunity to try a taste of its rich, smooth Cold Brew coffee as part of a special nationwide Cold Brew tasting event on Friday, April 6. Guests will receive a complimentary sample (3.5-ounce) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at...
Last week, Lefty’s Eatery & Espresso opened in downtown Fairborn. On a rainy Thursday, a cozy, local cafe was an ideal spot for lunch. As I approached the corner shop, Lefty’s logo was instantly recognizable on large windows, and a noticeable line had formed at the register. I asked for a menu favorite, or what seemed to be a popular order, before I made my decision: carnitas grilled...
Brian Rainey, owner of the Sunrise Cafe in Yellow Springs, has opened a second restaurant with a separate name and concept in the village: Calypso Grill and Smokehouse. The new restaurant is located at 1535 Xenia Ave., in space that previously housed Dona Margarota’s, a Mexican restaurant that shut down late last year. The Calypso Grill and Smokehouse seats about 75. It hired...
It’s the warm dough wrapped minutes before the first bite. It’s the secret ingredients. It’s everything about Momo Ghar’s dumplings — and America’s foodies are taking notice. The small but mighty restaurant in Columbus serving authentic Nepalese and Tibetan cuisine has once again been recognized for their crave-able food. On Monday, Yelp...
What’s better than a tasty chip? The dip you smother it in, of course. To celebrate National Chip & Dip day, head to one of these Dayton-area eateries for some of the best dip you’ve ever tasted. We’re not exactly sure about the secret blend of ingredients, but the Herbie dip is nothing short of amazing. The dip, which seems to be a blend of house dressing and creamy dip, comes...
Forget green eggs and ham. Skyline Chili will be serving their signature noodles piping hot and bright green this St. Patrick’s Day. Announced on the chili king’s Facebook page earlier this week, Skyline said it will dish out its classic 3-Ways, 4-Ways and 5-Ways with green noodles for one day only on Saturday, March 17. Green chili noodles not calling your...
One of this Dayton-Springfield region’s most beloved and oldest drive-in restaurants — famous for both its cruise-in events featuring antique and show cars and its food — is open for the season, and under new ownership. Wot A Dog, at 603 S. Main St. in New Carlisle, has been a community icon for decades. But it was closed during the summer of 2015, reopened for part of 2016, then...
To kick off their 2018 campaign, Graeter’s Ice Cream started strong with the release of not one, but two Mystery Flavors. These “fan favorites” were brought back by popular demand, and are sure to please chocolate lovers. The first is the decadent Dark Chocolate Brownie ice cream made with bittersweet chocolate chips, rich chocolate ice cream and soft, gooey...
Mark Wahlberg got the red-carpet treatment — literally — earlier this week when the actor visited the first southwest Ohio location for Wahlburgers in downtown Cincinnati. (The only other Ohio Wahlburgers is in Cleveland — for now.) But there’s plenty more to know about the burger chain that he and brothers Paul (a chef) and Donnie (former boy-band heartthrob) Wahlberg...
The Szechuan dipping sauce so popular that its scarcity prompted a law-enforcement response at some McDonald’s locations nationwide last fall makes its return today, Monday Feb. 26. This time, the roll-out will be different, McDonald’s officials promise. This time, 20 million packets of Szechuan Sauce will be available across all U.S. McDonald’s restaurants, starting at lunchtime...
Mighty McDonald’s acknowledged this morning that it botched last fall’s release of a cult favorite menu item and vowed to get it right this time — starting this Monday, Feb. 26. “Last October, we truly meant well,” McDonald’s said in a release this morning, “when we brought back a super-limited batch of Szechuan Sauce, but it quickly became apparent we did...
Chipotle Mexican Grill is trying out a new menu option at its test kitchen in New York City. The restaurant chain added quinoa to its menu at the test kitchen. Chipotle is known for its simple assembly-line food concept, but has been trying to innovate in the past year. The chain debuted its queso cheese dip across restaurants in September. “The quinoa is made with red and gold quinoa tossed...
Starting today, Dunkin’ Donuts hosts the #DDLoveContest, which asks Dunkin’ lovers all across America to share via Instagram how their friendship or relationship runs on Dunkin’. Snap a photo, post it to Instagram using the hashtag and you’re entered to win. The contest ends February 15, and the following day, one winner will be announced. What you could win: The...
The Miami Valley’s “chief ice cream dipper” recently received a big honor. Dan Young, the CEO of Young’s Jersey Dairy just outside of Yellow Springs, was awarded the Ohio Restaurant Association’s Claude F. Morton Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award. A local restaurant with two locations was also recognized the ceremony held Jan. 28 in Columbus. Young&rsquo...
One favorite chain is bringing a little love to their stores with Valentine’s Day-inspired treats. Dunkin’ Donuts has announced a special Valentine’s Day menu, featuring fun new flavors and themed updates that will bring a smile to your face when you stop by for a fresh brew. Check out their swoon-worthy Valentine’s Day donuts: • Vanilla Truffle Donut, a heart-shaped...
Let’s get this parTEA started! �� Dunkin’ Donuts will celebrate its version of a National Tea Day on Friday, Jan. 19 at all of its Dayton and Greater Cincinnati area locations. They’ll be offering free samples of their flavored teas, including for the occasion. Their flavor lineup is as follows: Bold Breakfast, Hibiscus...
A Yellow Springs restaurant that served customers for nearly a decade has shut its doors for good as its owner prepares for another restaurant venture. Williams Eatery at 101 Corry St. closed two days before Christmas, founder Lawren Williams told this news outlet. The restaurant lasted nearly 10 years. Williams said diminishing sales, especially during the winter months, and an expiring lease were...
Recent temperatures might have you opting for a nice warm cup of hot chocolate rather than a brain-freeze inducing ice cream cone. However, Graeter’s Ice Cream’s latest announcement might be able to convince your taste buds otherwise. >> Our favorite of Fiona’s 6-month pictures Earlier today, Graeter’s Ice Cream confirmed the return of its...
Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, commemorating a special occasion, or you just feel like treating yourself, there’s no shortage of places locally to find a great steak. Here are our top 10 places in Dayton to get the best steak. Why it rates: Pine Club boasts a national reputation as one of the best steak houses in the country. USA Today names it “One of the USA&rsquo...
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Jared Leone, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
The smallest KFC in the world, serving miniature $5 fill ups, opened Saturday in Portland. Customers lined up for the free sample of the tiny fried chicken, biscuit, mashed potatoes with a small dollop of gravy, a finger-nail sized cookie and what could only be a sip of a soft drink. The novelty fast food restaurant was open until 4 p.m., according to The Oregonian.
Whether you’re at work, home, or your hanging out at a friend’s place, you can enjoy an order of McNuggets by having it delivered right to you through Uber Eats. Today, on Dec. 13, McDonald’s restaurants in the Miami Valley that participate in McDelivery are offering customers the opportunity to dive into an order of 10-piece Chicken McNuggets when they place an order using the Uber...
Tucked half-way between Springfield and Dayton in tiny Medway is a Clark County restaurant gem that residents from both cities should get to know. Here are just a few reasons you should plan a visit as soon as possible … The vibe: Get ready for a time warp. The walls and cabinets full of old toys and kitschy antiques will transport you to another era. The hot orange chairs and turquoise booths...
A strong Belgian-style ale that has been resting comfortably for nearly a year at the Yellow Springs Brewery will soon make its debut. “Carpet Nap Belgian Quad” is a collaboration brew of Yellow Springs Brewery and Cincinnati’s Fifty West Brewing Company. It weighs in at a robust 15.3 percent alcohol by volume, and it will be released only at the Yellow Springs Brewery taproom at...
Liz Whitehurst dabbled in several careers before she ended up here, crating fistfuls of fresh-cut arugula in the early-November chill. The hours were better at her nonprofit jobs. So were the benefits. But two years ago, the 32-year-old Whitehurst - who graduated from a liberal arts college and grew up in the Chicago suburbs - abandoned Washington, D.C., for this three-acre farm in Upper Marlboro...
Although the turkey will surely take center stage at your Thanksgiving table, a few unforgettable side dishes can't hurt. These simple Thanksgiving sides won't take very much time or effort to pull together, but look (and taste) like a million bucks. This Thanksgiving Day, give your family a feast they won't forget by including a few of these easy-to-make dishes to accompany the big star. Homemade...
Yes, you read that right. Sounds crazy, doesn’t it? Well, according to food writer Mark Fisher’s tips and tricks for surviving Thanksgiving, it’s a pretty legit offbeat stuffing recipe. Oh, and it’s simple, too. Here’s how it’s done. - 10 White Castle hamburgers (no pickles) - 1 ½ cups diced celery - 1 ½ teaspoons dried sage - 1 ¼ teaspoons...
Does Thanksgiving make your mouth water, dreaming of your favorite pumpkin or sweet potato pie recipes? Are you ready to pull out your crowd-pleasing stuffing recipe or are you a cautious cook easing into the kitchen for the first time? No matter what your culinary skill level, it's easy to make a delicious Thanksgiving meal on a budget. Just follow these simple tips to make these delicious...
For those of us who love to cook, there's nothing better than spending an entire Sunday afternoon in the kitchen, simmering sauces and baking cakes. But the reality is that those days of long-recipe luxury are few and far between. In Make it Fast or Make it Slow, we're bringing you two versions of the same dish: one that's quick and easy and one that's well, not so quick. Both are...
Bob Evans Restaurants has unveiled the chain’s Thanksgiving plans, and it’s offering to cook your holiday dinner whether you eat it at your place or theirs. To eat at home, Bob Evans is preparing what it calls the “Thanksgiving Farmhouse Feast” – a fully-cooked, heat-and-serve meal for eight people for $109.99. The special dinner includes Bob Evans’ roasted whole...
If your obsession with Ranch dressing is a little over the top – this isn’t going to make it any better. Hidden Valley has found a way to put your favorite condiment into a KEG that will last for up to a YEAR in your fridge. Having friends over? Ranch in a keg. Need something extra for your pizza? Ranch in a keg. Looking for a perfect gift for your Ranch-obsessed...
Almost everyone agrees that the traditional mix of spices, bread and other ingredients that's served at Thanksgiving is delicious. But when it comes to what to call this yummy dish, people are divided. Is it stuffing, dressing or something else entirely? And does the way it's prepared make a difference in what it's called? Below, liftestyle experts from Martha Stewart to writers at Southern...
Friday, Nov. 3 is National Sandwich Day -- and here’s a pretty tasty way to celebrate. Subway, the made-to-order sandwich chain, is participating in a “Live Feed,” which is a special in-restaurant offer to help fight hunger. The Deal: Guests who buy any Subway sandwich and a 30 oz. drink will get another sub of equal or lesser value free. Plus, for each sub purchased...
Why not skip the calorie-heavy mistakes of yesteryear, and put something a little skinnier into our cups this winter? With these eight skinny holiday cocktail ideas, you can celebrate in style, but without having to buy stretchier pants come the new year. Sangria is a great choice for any holiday because it's light, refreshing and versatile. Simply substitute seasonal fruits to match any time of year...
Just when you thought Smashburger couldn’t get any better, they went ahead and did it. The restaurant chain that specializes in burgers, fries and shakes went and shook it up, adding Smashtots to their menu. Smashtots are essentially a tater tot version of the Smashfries, which are tossed with olive oil, rosemary and garlic. In other words, pure deliciousness. Smashtots...
A Food Network star took a bite out of a Dayton institution and probably didn’t even know it. Alton Brown, the wildly popular foodie hero from Good Eats, Iron Chef America and Cutthroat Kitchen, was in Dayton on October 24 sampling all of our best grub. Luke Feerer, the owner of Hannah’s Bar and Restaurant at 121 N. Ludlow St. in downtown Dayton, was...
Dayton really cares about its food. And based on his tweets, ’grams and Facebook posts, it seems like Alton Brown -- who was in town for a show at the Schuster Center -- does, too. Brown whipped up a social flurry after posting photos of himself at Press Coffee Bar and Bill’s Donuts, asking people to share their favorite food spots. They didn’t disappoint. Below...
Calling all foodies! Alton Brown, the Food Network personality from Good Eats, Iron Chef America and Cutthroat Kitchen, was in Dayton on October 24, sampling all the best grub. Have suggestions? He’d love to hear them. Tweet him at @altonbrown, and make sure to use the hashtag #ABRoadEatsDayton. His show is tonight, Oct. 24, at...
I don’t know about you, but when I sense that first bit of chill in the air, all I want to do is snuggle up in a bathrobe, read a book and drink a big glass of red wine. When the weather starts to cool down, I crave a full-bodied red wine to warm me from the inside out. Nowadays there are so many great drink options on the shelves that it’s sometimes hard to choose. More often than...
Chipotle is known for dishing out food deals to its fans. The latest “Boorito” offer is a $3 burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos from 3 p.m. to close on Halloween. You can stop by any Chipotle to get your food, but here’s the catch: you’ve got to be in costume. Here’s further fine print about the definition of “costume” on Chipotle’s website...
When I was 3 years old I never went anywhere without a purse. Sometimes it was stuffed with toys, sometimes it was empty, but it was always in my hand. My dad called me the bag lady. One thing was certain: I was a girly-girl through and through. Now I’m in my 30s and nothing has changed -- makeup, clothes, purses are my thing. If you want to know why I’m late to your party, it’s...
There are two words that are even sweeter when placed side-by-side: “free sandwich.” Potbelly Sandwich Shop is currently hosting a promotion to give away 75,000 sandwiches through October 30, according to a Thrillist article. >> FOOD DEAL: This burger is just $1 every Tuesday, and here’s where to find it >> FOOD DEAL: $1 grilled cheese...
The fast-casual restaurant trend is one that’s shown no signs of stopping. >> Why you should try these two new fast-casual concepts It’s considered a step above fast food for many in terms of quality, but still has the convenience of quick service and extremely customizable options. Two Ohio-based chains were included in BuzzFeed’s “28 Of The Most...
Come on, admit it. You're so over the pumpkin-spice craze. Seasonal beer, coffee drinks and cookies spiced with ginger, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon are one thing. But when those cozy fall flavors sneak their way into a Kit Kit candy bar or a stick of Burt Bees lip balm or onto a pizza, you know it's officially jumped the shark. Big time. Which is why some of us were glad to hear that a new flavor...
Experience flavors like you’ve never tasted before at Piada with their new fall and winter menu. Their culinary team has been working hard to elevate their menu, offering items that are completely different than anything you’ve ever seen at Piada before. >> RELATED: Why you should try these two new fast-casual conceptsPiada hosted its first-ever Taste Tour to launch...
McDonald’s burgers and eating vegan have never quite gone together, but if McDonald’s Finland has its way, that just may change. Just announced, the new burger will be called the McVegan, which is somehow simultaneously a no-brainer and a word that feels very, very wrong, and will be made with a soy patty. Vegans hoping to try a McDonald’s burger and/or McDonald’s...
McDonald’s today announced the one Dayton-area restaurant that will offer its famous – or perhaps infamous – Szechuan Sauce. In a promotion to help introduce the fast-food chain’s new Buttermilk Crispy Tenders menu item, McDonald’s said the Szechuan sauce will be available at its restaurant at 2853 Centre Drive across from Wright State University in Fairborn...
Move over chain restaurants, mom and pop — or independent — eateries are becoming more popular as the economy continues to improve from the Great Recession. Restaurants like Meadowlark in Washington Twp., Gracie’s in Middletown, or Meadows in Springfield are flourishing as hundreds of chains like Chili’s or Applebee’s have closed this year. Despite chain restaurant closures...
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Debbie Lord, Cox Media Group National Content Desk, Dayton.com Staff
Brew, ink, java, joe. Whatever you call it, a cup of coffee is how many start their day. While it seems every day is National Coffee Day, with 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed daily across the world, the official celebration is set for today, Sept. 29. Here are some National Coffee Day deals and discounts that you can score in the Dayton-area: Cinnabon: You can get a free 12-ounce coffee...
A Dayton-area restaurant has a monster double dare that involves a heap of meat, cheese and more meat and cheese between two grilled cheese sandwiches. The Wandering Griffin will offer its brand new Monster Burger 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday Sept 29 and Sept. 30 to coincide with the Monster Jam tour stop at Wright State University’s Nutter Center. Jonathan...
The news is true: you can get the famous Troy strawberry donuts this weekend. The Troy Music Boosters are hosting a donut flash sale on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Donuts will be $1 each. Usually, the donuts are sold during the Troy Strawberry Festival, where people will wait for hours in line to get them. >> Bill’s Donut Shop named 1 of the 2 &lsquo...
Brace yourselves, foodies and Wahlberg family fans alike -- the new Wahlburgers restaurant just a short drive from the Gem City is now open. The burger chain co-owned by star actor Mark Wahlberg and his brothers -- lifetime boy band heart throb Donnie Wahlberg and chef Paul Wahlberg -- added a new location at the corner of 6th and Main Streets in Cincinnati, according to the Downtown...
The coffee giant is at it again, this time jumping onto the sushi burrito bandwagon. Starbucks calls it a Chicken Maki Roll and lists it under sandwiches. The company has labeled the new concoction “a classic California chicken burrito with a twist,” according to the corporation’s press release. Unfortunately for us in Ohio, the Starbucks sushi burrito is only an option...
No one won the Queen of Hearts game tonight at The Whistle Stop in Ansonia. Now, only 10 cards remain. There are now 11 cards remaining after no one selected the Queen of Hearts in tonight’s game at The Whistle Stop in Ansonia. The jackpot is $346,000. There was no winner for tonight’s Queen of Hearts game. The next drawing will be at 9 p.m. Nov. 2 at The Whistle Stop. The jackpot continues...
Just in time for the dog days of summer comes Yellow Springs Brewery’s latest release — Boat Show IPA. The beer, with its tropical fruit and citrus hop notes designed to mix nicely with Crystal malts, is meant for lounging by the water on a hot day. Boat Show, at 7 percent ABV, comes after repeated experiments under the name of “EXPIPA”. “Boat...
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Kelcie Willis, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Another new flavor of Oreo cookies is hitting store shelves. This time, it’s for coffee lovers. Food & Wine reported that the cookies, first announced in April, are now available across the country. The limited edition cookies are Dunkin’ Donuts Mocha Oreos and have the classic Oreo chocolate wafer and Dunkin’ Donuts mocha-flavored creme. The new flavor is the latest in a number...
If you’re a serial Starbucks coffee date canceler, this week is the week to reschedule! Starting today at 2 p.m., Starbucks everywhere are offering a ‘buy any grande iced espresso and get one FREE’ until 5 p.m. Those GRANDE concoctions full of caffeine will give you and your coffee buddy plenty of time to catch up, without splurging too much. But if this week just calls...
Nothing can really prepare you to become a parent, but the sheer shock of food costs that comes with extra mouths to feed is enough to make any parent start sobbing into their bank account. Luckily for you, we’ve compiled the ultimate guide to Kids Eat Free (or super cheap) nights at restaurants around the Miami Valley to help ease the strain on your family budget a little. 1.) Fricker&rsquo...
Sandwich porn purveyors Primanti Bros. are offering up a deal that just may be too good to pass up for Father’s Day. The Deal: All dads eat free on most purchases of $3.99 or more. The offer is for dine-in only, so plan on sticking around and enjoying the ambiance, which shouldn’t be tough if you’re a lover of all things Pittsburgh. The Dayton-area’s only Primanti...
If you were excited for Zima to come back to Dayton, we have even MORE good news for you. The clear malt beverage was all the rage in the 90’s will officially be hitting shelves nationwide for the first time since its discontinuation in ’08. You can already purchase limited edition six-packs at Walmart stores starting this week, according to Thrillist. (Pro...
Mooove over cheese heads! Something fried and cheesy is aboard a local restaurant's new food truck. Young’s Jersey Dairy near Yellow Springs is now selling cheese curds, ice cream and panini-style grilled cheese sandwiches from its very own food truck aptly named Young’s on the Moove. “We wanted to help get our product on the road and enjoy some of the festivals,” said ...
Call us “Crazy,” but these tots just may change your life. We may have stumbled upon some of the most AMAZING tots you’ll ever taste. We stopped by the Crazy Redhead Canteen food truck during the Miami County Food Truck Competition and Rally last weekend and discovered deliciousness. The food truck specializes in gourmet grilled cheese and sandwiches made on fresh grilled...
If the thought of pickle juice soda makes you shudder, wait until you hear about the latest pickle concoction. You know those pickles in a pouch that are practically staples of gas stations across America? Well the company behind those pickles, Van Holten’s, has launched a new product called Pickle Ice, according to Delish. The company describes the product...
Seafood is a tricky cuisine to get right. If you don't live near one of the coasts, it's not fresh. It can also be expensive, so not many national fast food chains are willing to put it on the menu. In the 1970s, however, there was one place you could rely on for good, inexpensive seafood. You didn't have to look too far to find it either. At its peak, Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips had...
Sauce can make or break a dish. If you’re a Bibibop lover, you know that. Lucky for you, Bibibop just announced that they would be increasing their sauce variety with the unveiling of 2 new flavors: cucumber wasabi and sesame ginger. The Columbus-based fast casual chain has also reformulated its popular Korean red sauce. The sauces officially hit stores on May...
The sisters who founded of one of Dayton’s most traveled food trucks are celebrating their fifth year in business this year — and they’ve added a second unit to accommodate demand. Bella Sorella Pizza Co. is the brainchild of two sisters: Elizabeth Corrado Weizman, who started using her first brick oven more than a decade ago in her backyard; and Gail Corrado Okafor, who spent...
Donato’s is combining two things Daytonians love: hot chicken and pizza. The pizza features crispy hot chicken, pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, pickles and it’s drizzled with ranch dressing. If you’re a spicy food lover, it’s definitely worth a try! Not feeling the ‘za? You can opt for the submarine version instead. Both the pizza and sub are...
Temperatures are starting to heat up outside, but this week brings one of the coolest days of the year inside Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants, as the brand serves a free taste of its newest coffee beverage, Frozen Dunkin’ Coffee. >> The new raw bar in the Oregon District held a soft opening, and we can’t wait to try it On Friday, May 19, the company will offer...
Taco Bell is taking love of fried chicken to a WHOLE new level. If you thought they peaked with the Naked Chicken Chalupa, wait until you meet the Crispy Lava Chicken Chip. According to the tweet below, we can expect them to hit Taco Bell stores on May 11. Oh, and if that doesn’t tickle your fancy: Taco Bell is bringing back its lava dip for your dipping pleasure. ...
In case you haven’t heard, McDonald’s has launched a new made-to-order “Signature Crafted Recipe” sandwich lineup. Essentially, this is a line of customizable sandwiches made to the diner’s specs. It calls for diners to choose from three Signature Crafted Recipes: Pico Guacamole, Sweet BBQ Bacon and Maple Bacon Dijon. Diners then pair their sauce/topping with...
Bob Evans Farms Inc. announced the completion of its sale of Bobs Evans Restaurants to Golden Gate Capital. Ohio-headquartered Bob Evans sold its restaurant to the private equity firm for $565 million. Golden Gate Capital has bought the restaurant chain, and will retain the Bob Evans leadership team to guide the transition as it takes part of the company private, the company said. Net proceeds are...
Jimmy John’s appreciates YOU. The national sub chain is selling its signature subs (#1-6) for $1 on Tuesday, May 2 from 4p.m. to 8 p.m. at participating locations. When we checked this morning, these are the local stores participating: 6226 Far Hills Ave | 937-428-5676
6252 Wilmington Pike Suite A1 | 937-310-1380
Miamisburg Centerville Rd. | 937-432-9110
4396 Indian Ripple Rd. |...
Yellow Springs Brewery is celebrating its fourth anniversary with the release of two new beers and hourly tappings of several special barrel-aged beers on Saturday, April 22 from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Scheduled for release that Saturday are “Anniversary 4,” an Imperial IPA with 10 percent alcohol by volume, which will be available both on tap and in 22-ounce bottles for $10, with a six-bottle...
The capital city is calling your name. Columbus is more than just a college town. It is also one of the hippest cities in the entire nation, teeming with restaurants, nightlife and attractions for the entire family. Oh, and THE Ohio State University. WATCH: We run down 11 of the best places to visit in the state’s largest cities in the video above.
In a recent issue of “Cooking with Paula Deen,” Dayton favorite City Barbeque got a shout-out. The magazine listed City Barbeque’s banana pudding in its February 2017 “10 to Try” feature. The dessert was updated within the last year. It’s made of fresh bananas, creamy pudding and vanilla wafers, and is served in a caramel-drizzled parfait cup...
Restaurant options near the University of Dayton have come a long way since a 2000 boom introduced Chipotle and Panera Bread near one corner of Brown and Jasper street and Penn Station and Jimmy John’s to the other. Long-closed businesses like the Westward Ho cafeteria, National Lanes bowling alley and the Magic Hat magic store have been replaced by a list...
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Kelcie Willis, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
McDonald's is replacing older McFlurry machines after customer complaints about them being broken. The Wall Street Journal reported that the new machines will have fewer parts, making them easier to maintain and clean. The new machines, which will be rolling out in restaurants in the U.S. and Europe, will dispense more flavors than older ones and require less time to clean. Older machines, according...
A group of business owners is hoping they can fill what they see as a gap in the region’s coffee business. Scout’s Cafe, a new coffee shop that opened in a formerly vacant building at 1399 Moorefield Road, will offer residents in the Northridge neighborhood a new option for lattes and fresh baked cinnamon rolls. The coffee shop was crowded one afternoon last week as the owners celebrated...
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Shelby Lin Erdman, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Hawaiian pizza is not for everyone. It’s a decadent, tasty treat to some, but for others ham and pineapple are the worst topping choices ever created. Iceland’s president waded into the fray last week when a student asked him a question about pineapple on pizza. (Ham wasn’t mentioned, by the way.) Guðni Th. Jóhannesson said he found the combination “completely...
This Valentine’s Day, Burger King has a saucy new take on the idea of a happy meal. Adults ages 18 and up can get a special “Adults Meal”after 6 p.m., which contains two Whoppers, two bags of fries, two beers and -- wait for it -- a surprise sex toy. Talk about spicing up the toy selection this year. The advertisement shows some surprise gifts that include a blindfold, a feather...
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, which operates a sports pub on Seajay Drive in Beavercreek, is looking to expand its Dayton-area footprint by adding as many as five new locations in the next three to five years, a spokeswoman for the chain said. Beef ‘O’Brady’s describes itself as a “family friendly sports pub” that offers a wide range of menu items including pizza...
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Kelcie Willis, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Candy lovers are having trouble with the new look of their Toblerone chocolates. The New York Times reported that the signature triangular peaks of the chocolate, honey and almond nougat treat are much narrower and a lot less dense. Mondelez International, which makes the candy, said that the 400g bar is now 360g and the 170g bar is now 150g. The latter is only sold in the United Kingdom The company's...
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Jennifer Brett, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Having guests over for dinner? Neiman Marcus has got you covered. At least for a portion of your meal. The luxury retailer is advertising an order of collard greens for $66 plus $15.50 for the delivery on its web site. According the the company, the greens are "seasoned with just the right amount of spices and bacon" and shipped cooked and frozen. You just heat them up and...
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Kelcie Willis, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
There's nothing like some Halloween cheer to spice up a fast food restaurant rivalry. Burger King and McDonald's have been competitors for decades, but BK's prank take things a bit further. Mashable reported that, in a new promotional video posted to YouTube, a Burger King restaurant and accompanying sign are seen covered in white cloth with two holes and yellow eyebrows reminiscent of the iconic...
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Kelcie Willis, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Hunting season has begun, and Arby's is offering venison sandwiches to celebrate. Restaurants in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Georgia -- states Arby's said have "heavy deer hunting areas" -- are offering the item starting Oct 31. 1690 Park Place Blvd., St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416 704 Highway 33 South, Cloquet, Minnesota 55720 348...
What will the culinary gods think of next? A restaurant in Sydney has come up with one of the most decadent desserts that will be sure to add inches to the waistline of the person who eats it. It's a new deep-fried dessert that weighs more than two pounds of Nutella goodness. The restaurant called Piccolo Me takes a ball of Nutella ice cream, coats it in breadcrumbs and then pours caramel sauce over...
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Brianna Chambers, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Moe's, Willy's, Barberito's, Chipotle and Qdoba all offer similar items -- menus laden with burrito products and other Tex-Mex options. But one of those is not like the other. >> Read more trending stories Chipotle differs from the other restaurants in that it does not sell cheese dip. And many customers aren't happy about it. So why not sell the liquid gold? A video...
McDonald's is making another effort to emphasize fitness and health by including fitness trackers in its Happy Meals. Engadget reported that a Fitbit-like toy called Step-It will be available for four weeks in children's Happy Meals in the U.S. and Canada. The Step-It fitness trackers, which come in six colors, blink depending on the level of activity of the child wearing them. “Step-It...
Sarah Childers opened her Mel-O-Dee Restaurant at its present location more than 50 years ago. The “Big Family Restaurant” famous for its broaster chicken is co-owned by her sons Woody and Leon and managed by her grandchildren. Childers died in 1999. The general manager is Charlotte Farley, who’s been with the restaurant for more than 40 years. And, many of the other...
A week after Chipotle announced plans for its first burger restaurant, Burger King launches another mashup item to its menu. Bloomberg reported that, beginning Aug. 15, the fast-food restaurant is debuting the Whopperito in restaurants across the U.S. The Whopperito, as its name suggests, combines a burrito with Burger King's Whopper. Instead of a bun, it's wrapped in a tortilla and filled with...
Walk in, approach the kiosk, place your order via a large touch screen, then sit down and wait for the food to be brought to your table. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the future of McDonald’s. The Chicago Tribune reported that franchisee Chris Habiger brought these upgrades and more to one of his restaurants in St. Joseph, Missouri, which opened to the public Thursday. The 6,500-square-foot...
McDonald's just revamped its chicken nuggets. As of August, they no longer have any artificial preservatives. And later this month, high-fructose corn syrup will be removed from McDonald's buns. McDonald's has, of course, been the target of criticism over its ingredients. The president of McDonald's USA told The New York Times the fast-food chain is trying to talk more openly about...
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Maggie Gottlieb, Cox Media Group Washington News Bureau
Would you eat a 2,850-calorie burger from Uno Pizzera? What about Dave and Buster's 1,910-calorie sandwich? Both of those foods are recipients of the Center for Science in the Public Interest's 2016 XTreme Eating Awards, an annual list of unhealthy food at American restaurants. This year's winners also include The Cheesecake Factory's Fried Chicken and Waffles Benedict, with 2,580 calories, Buffalo...
If a fruit or vegetable looked bad but tasted the same, would you buy it? Walmart is betting you will. The retail giant is partnering with a company called "I'm Perfect" that sells apples at a discount because the fruit has cosmetic imperfections that would usually get it thrown into the garbage. When edible food is blemished by hail or high winds, not only does it often go uneaten...
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Maggie Gottlieb, Cox Media Group Washington News Bureau
Drinkers will soon be able to read the number of calories and carbs in a can or bottle of beer. Health groups have been pushing manufacturers to voluntarily disclose nutrition information. Now, some of the biggest industry names will comply, the Beer Institute announced this month. "No one is going to mistake an alcoholic drink for health food," Lindsay Moyer, of the Center for Science...
The Republican National Convention will be held at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland from July 18–21. Here are some of the best places to eat in Cleveland and what you should order, according to Dayton.com: Corned beef sandwich from Slyman's Restaurant Antipasto at Guarino's Pierogi from Sokolowski's University Inn Polish boy from Hot Sauce Williams Brick...
A family-owned restaurant tops the fast food list in the American Customer Satisfaction Index Restaurant Report for 2016 was released Tuesday. "The ACSI Restaurant Report 2016 examines the implications of new customer satisfaction benchmarks for major companies in the food services sector, including popular fast food, fast casual and full-service or sit-down dining chains that serve the...
The Georgia Department of Revenue has raided Gladys Knight’s Chicken and Waffles restaurants in the Atlanta area, WSB reported. Gladys Knight’s son, Shanga Hankerson, who runs the operation, is at the center of an investigation involving $1 million in stolen money, authorities said. Knight is not involved in the investigation. It was reported in February that one of the Atlanta locations...
The soft glow from Waffle House’s black and yellow sign has been beckoning hungry travelers to stop, rest and dine for over 60 years. For many people, including Anthony Bourdain, eating at the restaurant is a unique experience. But if you think you know everything about the restaurant chain, think again. Even the most devoted WaHo patrons may be surprised with these unusual facts about...
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