Dayton Ohio - The Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders

Delicious Appetizers • Trendy Cocktails

Food lovers of Dayton have plenty of chances to try new tastes the city has to offer. Now, it’s your chance, mixed drink lovers!

Who doesn’t love a good cocktail?

If you think trying the new kinds of cuisine in town has been fun, wait till you give a try to some of these cocktails. Just as there’s a growing variety of cuisines, there’s a whole new art form in mixed drinks, and it’s been taking Dayton’s most high profile restaurants by storm. Make sure to grab a ballot and vote for your favorite cocktail!

Restaurant menus

Each restaurant will serve their creative Buckeye Vodka original cocktail paired with a small plate. Because the judging is BLIND we are not releasing the cocktail names until arrival at the event. 

• Amber Rose Restaurant -  Chicken and Waffles
• Archers Tavern -  Espresso Coffee Cake
• Calypso Smokehouse and Grill - Cocktail: Island in The Heart, Jerk Wings
• Carvers Steaks & Chops -  Beef Brisket with Chimichurri
• Coco’s
• Dewberry 1850 - Butterscotch popcorn with smoked gouda cheese
• elé Cake Co Bistro and Wine Bar -  Creamy Lump Crab Dip with Housemade Everything Crackers
• El Meson - Paella
• Flyboy's Deli Beavercreek -  Buffalo Chicken Dip, Tortilla Chips and Celery
• Giovanni's: Stuffed Mushroom Ravioli
• Lily’s -  Pairing Brie Toast with Pear Cranberry Chutney
• Meadowlark -  Bacon Cheddar Scones
• Mr. Boro's Tavern -  House Smoked Bourbon Chicken Sliders served on Hawaiian Sweet Roll and served with a side of House Made Pineapple Cole Slaw
• Primanti Bros. -  Southwest Turkey Sandwich and Potato Chips
• Roost Modern Italian -  Creme Brûlée
• Wheat Penny -  Mini Lamb Buns
• Winds Cafe -  Savory Duck Fat Shortbread with Duck Terrine and Fruit Mostarda

“This is a way for the restaurants to focus on the bar side of things,” said Amy Zahora, MVRA’s director. “There’s not been a lot of chance for them to highlight what they can mix up, and there are a lot of talented bartenders in town.”

Buy tickets

We recommend that you purchase tickets in advance for this popular event - tickets are available online now.