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3/11/2023 - Miami Valley Restaurant Association names 2023 Buckeye Vodka Battle Champion Bartender at sold-out event. Read on to see who WON… - Read More
2/21/2023 - Erma Bombeck's recipe for writing a good column, "Hook 'em with the lead. Hold 'em with laughter. Exit with a quip they won't forget." - Read More
2/5/2023 - It’s possible that the brand will live on, as the company hopes to sell the iconic Mikesell's brand to another quality snack food manufacturer. - Read More
1/19/2023 - Following a three-year hiatus (caused by a global pandemic), we’re thrilled to report that the Miami Valley Restaurant Association (MVRA) has resumed “Sneak Peek to Restaurant Week” events. - Read More
12/1/2022 - Daniel Huiet, co-owner of Wild Axe Throwing and Great Escape Game, and his business partner Emanuel Gana to open an upscale bar and entertainment center in Beavercreek. - Read More
8/31/2022 - Taco 'bout a good time! Another fabulous foodie event took place at Austin Landing last weekend. - Read More
7/11/2022 - Food trucks shake up the 2022 Kickin Chicken Wingfest and take best wing, sauce, side, and dessert. Read on to find out who won and why! - Read More
7/28/2021 - Thank you Carol Hughes for 11 years of stellar leadership as Executive Director of the Springboro COC! Enjoy your travels, we'll see you around town. - Read More
12/3/2020 - Decoy Art Center to close Beavercreek location and take business mobile as pandemic limits capacity to serve customers and remain profitable. - Read More
12/1/2020 - #GivingTuesday 2020 is today, December 1 and no matter where your heart lies, there is a worthy non-profit in Dayton that needs you. - Read More
11/29/2020 - Founded to help local restaurants survive a global pandemic in spite of greatly reduced operating hours and dine-in capacity, local co-op service delivers food from member restaurants. - Read More
8/6/2020 - Great festival news! FIVE of our favorite festivals are offering drive-thru and carryout food, ensuring a "portion" of the festivities will go on! - Read More
7/24/2020 - The 2020 sales tax holiday on back to school clothes, supplies, and instructional materials in Ohio is Aug 7-9, 2020. - Read More
5/20/2020 - Reduced capacity patio dining is permitted as of May 15 and dine-in service is allowed to resume May 21. We recommend you call ahead to confirm on site dining options. - Read More
4/2/2020 - Here are a few ideas to help avoid your family going stir crazy during coronavirus quarantine. - Read More
3/10/2020 - Hundreds of guests filled the venue, eager to taste their way through the evening and cast their votes. But who won? - Read More
10/23/2019 - Phantom Dances is a repertoire of five works choreographed by Karen Russo Burke, Nicole Haskins, Penny Saunders, and Amy Seiwert showcasing the dancers athleticism and artistry. - Read More
8/20/2019 - Where can you get bacon on EVERYTHING? Bacon Fest at Fraze Pavilion of course. I went, saw, tasted, and voted. Here are the results. - Read More
7/21/2019 - Sneak Peek tickets are a great value and the chance to sample items in advance makes deciding where to go during restaurant week easier. My top 6 are below. - Read More
7/15/2019 - The 9th Annual Kickin’ Chicken Wingfest is in the books. Temperatures reached 90° Saturday as thousands of wing loving fans made their way to Fraze Pavilion. - Read More
6/14/2019 - Experience Craft Tequila, Latin American Food, and Pan-Cultural events in a fun casual atmosphere. Dayton Salsa Project to perform Saturday June 15 at Bar Granada re-opening. - Read More
3/2/2019 - Bartenders are given several weeks to create their masterpieces. Who Won You Ask? - Read More
1/17/2019 - Lisa recommends: Carillon Brewing Co. in Dayton, The Caroline in Troy, and ele Cake Co and Bistro at Austin Landing for 2019 Winter Restaurant Week. - Read More
12/23/2018 - It is with great sadness that we report Judy Chaffin, the Pumpkin Lady passed away Friday, December 21st. - Read More
11/3/2018 - Five Rivers MetroParks is one of Montgomery County’s greatest community assets. Please join us in voting for Issue 6. - Read More
10/15/2018 - When it comes to fine dining, Daytonians historically choose to gather in dimly lit spaces with few if any windows. - Read More
7/21/2018 - Summer Restaurant Week is here. Take advantage, go somewhere new, try something different and please report back on our Facebook page. Tag social media posts with #DSRW2018 - Read More
7/15/2018 - Temperatures soared into the 90’s at the 8th Kickin Chicken Wingfest at Fraze Pavilion. After a 4 year streak, find out who “upset” Pies & Pints for “Best Wing”. - Read More
5/14/2018 - Summer break doesn't have to be expensive. Here are dozens of budget-friendly family things to do that the kids will love! - Read More
3/8/2018 - Eighteen teams came to WIN the title of Champion at the MVRA's 5th Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders. - Read More
2/8/2018 - Join us as we explore the restored home of the first internationally acclaimed African-American poet, Paul Laurence Dunbar. - Read More
1/24/2018 - The Dayton area is very fortunate to have outstanding arts programs, artists, and generous patrons, three of them Governor's Award for the Arts winners in 2018. - Read More
1/18/2018 - Lisa recommends: Short Ribs Rissotto, Braised Beef Short Ribs, Orzo, & Quail Egg with Crispy Onion, Reuben Chowder. - Read More
12/21/2017 - Start the New Year with intention! Enjoy New Year's Eve with activities including vision board crafts, Purpose Spark, yoga, music and more. Light food and refreshments provided. - Read More
9/8/2017 - What began 59 years ago as a church bake sale has blossomed into the much loved Dayton Greek Festival. - Read More
7/20/2017 - Dayton Summer Restaurant Week starts Sunday July 23 runs through July 30. You’ll find a complete listing of participating restaurants and menus on Dayton Local. - Read More
7/9/2017 - We could not possibly have had better weather for the 7th Annual Kickin Chicken Wingfest. Another record breaking year and a couple “Best” upsets this year. - Read More
6/14/2017 - Dayton Children’s Hospital hosted a public open house and tour of the new tower Sunday June 11, nearly 3 years after breaking ground on the project. - Read More
5/1/2017 - Within minutes of Downtown Dayton and Wright Patt Air Force Base, URS: United Rehabilitation Services is now enrolling infants, toddlers and preschoolers (6 weeks to 17 years). - Read More
2/23/2017 - The Miami Valley Restaurant Association’s Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders puts talented mixologists from several local restaurants to the test. - Read More
2/16/2017 - Fellow funk musician George Clinton once described Morrison as "the most phenomenal musician on the planet". - Read More
2/9/2017 - Your chance to name someone else's business has arrived! Dayton Pub-Tour-Cycle, previously known as "Dayton Pedaling Pub" needs a new name. - Read More
1/24/2017 - 2016 Cincinnati Best Chef nominee Aimee Saling has landed in downtown Dayton's newest restaurant, Table 33. - Read More
1/19/2017 - We've got a list of all participating restaurants for Winter Restaurant Week, complete with menus. - Read More
1/9/2017 - Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Drivers are on strike as of January 9, 2017. Limited services available for Project Mobility users only. - Read More
11/10/2016 - Founders of award winning Zombie Dogz food truck open restaurant on Brown Street near the University of Dayton. - Read More
10/31/2016 - Watch the entire pizza making process, from spreading the dough to removing them from the wood-fired ovens. - Read More
10/17/2016 - **UPDATE** The Coffee Bar / Grab & Go Menu are now available at Table 33. They plan to open the full-service sit-down side of the restaurant in late November. - Read More
10/8/2016 - The Dayton Soul Singer Search Final Competition will feature 10 finalists singing live at Dayton Beer Company in Downtown Dayton Nov 12th. - Read More
9/20/2016 - Co-chairs, Tabitha Guidone and Danielle Deramo put together an awesome team and appreciate everyone who sponsored and/or volunteered to make the inaugural event a success. - Read More
8/18/2016 - Did someone say “Baklava”??? - Read More
8/3/2016 - Lock 27 Brewing to open 90-140 seat second location in Delco Lofts luxury apartment community. It may or may not be like "Cheers"...there is only one way to find out. - Read More
7/24/2016 - We've got a complete listing of participating restaurants for Summer Restaurant Week, complete with menus. - Read More
7/10/2016 - It’s all over but the crying; the 6th Annual Kickin’ Chicken Wingfest is in the history books. Read on to find out who won. - Read More
6/6/2016 - The day before their 63rd Anniversary, Cassano's Pizza King was honored by the State of Ohio and bestowed with an Ohio Historical Marker. - Read More
3/29/2016 - The Human Race Theatre Company will celebrate their 30th anniversary during the 2016-17 season and has selected five titles sure to delight and the holiday return of Santaland Diaries. - Read More
3/23/2016 - The Dayton Woman's Club is celebrating 100 years of historical preservation, philanthropy, and community with several events throughout the year. - Read More
2/25/2016 - News that the Old Hickory Bar-B-Q restaurant at 4029 N. Main St. will soon be demolished stirred up memories for many in Dayton. - Read More
12/31/2015 - The Dayton region is home to many of Ohio's best foods, attractions, festivals, and cultural events per Ohio Magazine readers & website visitors. - Read More
12/31/2015 - It's New Year's Eve again ~ time to look back, forward, and plan for 2016. I'm concentrating on looking forward. How about you? - Read More
11/26/2015 - Christmas in the Oregon District offers Big Prizes for buying from local independent businesses this Holiday Season - Contest runs Nov 28 to Dec 20! - Read More
11/17/2015 - Former President Bill Clinton coming to Dayton to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords. - Read More
10/25/2015 - Dayton's beer and chocolate connoisseurs collaborate again for Christmas. - Read More
10/25/2015 - Dayton’s 3rd independently organized TED event #TEDxDayton2015 is in the books. - Read More
7/24/2015 - After sampling food from Dayton’s top restaurants ahead of Summer Restaurant Week, here are my favorites. - Read More
7/16/2015 - Winners of the 5th Annual Kickin’ Chicken Wingfest! - Read More
7/7/2015 - With at least one foot planted firmly in the past, Warped Wing continue to bring Dayton’s rich history to light as part of their 21st century success story. - Read More
6/19/2015 - United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton received a very special visit from members of the U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds team this morning. - Read More
4/29/2015 - "Waterlilies" by French Impressionist Claude Monet is part of the permanent collection at The Dayton Art Institute. - Read More
2/26/2015 - Dayton’s already rich arts community just got richer. Please join us in welcoming Magnolia Theatre Company to Dayton! - Read More
2/17/2015 - Tabitha Guidone opened Decoy Art Studio in 2012, was recently named Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year, and received a 2015 Eclipse Integrity Award. - Read More
1/17/2015 - Nibbles Restaurant and Catering officially opens January 22 and 23 during the Miami Valley Restaurant Association's Winter Restaurant Week in Dayton. - Read More
1/1/2015 - Ask what you can do to get involved and help your community in 2015...There are hundreds of civic and non-profit organizations in the Dayton region that want and need our help to make a positive impact in our community. - Read More
7/28/2014 - Fifth Street Brewpub now serves their own craft brews. - Read More
3/19/2014 - One thing is for sure, the founders are passionate about their beer, and it shows! - Read More
1/10/2014 - An article published this week by the SafeWise Report ranks Springboro, Centerville, Kettering, Beavercreek and Vandalia in the ''The 50 Safest Cities in Ohio''. - Read More
1/1/2014 - If you know me, you know I love my hometown. The people who embrace Dayton, whether natives or new comers are some of the most wonderful people I've met anywhere. - Read More
11/29/2013 - The Dayton region is rich with small independent businesses of all kinds. Please patronize them this Small Business Saturday, holiday season, and throughout the year. - Read More
11/17/2013 - “We’re all stories in the end…make yours worth telling”. - Dillon “Stoney D” Stoneburner. If you want to know Lisa's #1 takeaway from TEDxDayton, read on.... - Read More
10/25/2013 - Please join us in viewing and voting for Hospice of Dayton’s Pink Glove Dance Video Competition. A 1st place finish would earn a $25,000 prize for the Noble Circle Project, a Dayton cancer support group. - Read More
9/19/2013 - Join me in support of locally owned businesses by coming to Urban Nights tonight. Find and learn about downtown's dining, nightlife, art, music, retail, and urban living options. - Read More
9/15/2013 - During the week of September 16-19th the Oregon Express invites you to enjoy free pizza to celebrate their 30th anniversary with the purchase of a beverage, Monday-Thursday from 5-7 p.m. - Read More
8/2/2013 - I've known Richard and Cathy Bell for many years and was thrilled when they moved back to Dayton OH last year, reviving the McNasty's brand on their food truck. - Read More
7/26/2013 - It’s no wonder that Coldwater Café has earned an anchor position in Tipp City’s historic community. The team at Coldwater is well oiled and provides an extraordinary experience. - Read More
6/21/2013 - A couple of us from Dayton Local went to Chef Jenn DiSanto's Fresco for lunch this week. We met Chef Jenn at an event several weeks ago, and we knew she was committed to using the best possible ingredients and prepared her dishes from scratch, so we fully expected to have a good experience. - Read More
6/16/2013 - This picture gave me a huge smile, and since it's Father's Day, I've share some stories about my Dad. What's your favorite Dad story? - Read More
5/7/2013 - I finally made it to Mark Bursley's new restaurant in Middletown for a meal. I've been looking forward to this since I got a sneak peak at the new bistro in March before it's transformation was complete. - Read More
4/5/2013 - Crazy Mango Bar & Bistro opened this week and a couple of us from Dayton Local went to check them out Wednesday evening. - Read More
3/27/2013 - Zonta is non-profit woman's advocacy group working toward making a positive difference in the world of women in the Dayton area. I sat down recently with them to learn more about the Zonta Club of Dayton's mission. - Read More
2/23/2013 - Ali Rittenhouse is on a mission: To activate a new generation of entrepreneurial women who run their online businesses from anywhere in the world - and she is succeeding! - Read More
2/6/2013 - Officials from Washington Township, the South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce, and thrilled customers attended the Ribbon Cutting ceremony at Miami Valley Spice Traders Friday February 1st. - Read More
1/30/2013 - Have a fun, social, and creative experience at Raise Your Brush! - Read More
12/31/2012 - I can't believe we're about to celebrate another new year. As a native Daytonian and advocate for my hometown, I hope you'll share my optimism about our forward momentum and bright future. - Read More
12/19/2012 - Thanks to Justin Howard, Dayton has its own improvisational theater. If you're not familiar with improvisational theater, it's a form of theater where most or all of what is performed is created at the moment it is performed, with little or no pre-planning. - Read More
12/4/2012 - I've lived in the Dayton area my entire life and had never tried Friesinger’s Chocolates until this fall. - Read More
11/30/2012 - Daytonians love the thin crust and ground sausage that separate Marion's from other pizza chains in the area. And Marion's always makes the short list of must have foods for those who return to visit after moving away. Are you interested in shipping Marion's pizza to someone in the continental United States for Christmas? - Read More
11/29/2012 - Did you know Esther Price developed her passion for candy making when she learned to make fudge in home economics class? Today, more than 80 years later, the Esther Price tradition of old-fashioned quality is ensured by making all chocolates at a single location on Wayne Avenue in Dayton, Ohio. - Read More
11/28/2012 - Mike-sells’s potato chips are a Dayton original and share in the city’s rich history. Did you know Mike-Sell’s ship chips all over the U.S. from their online store. Believe me, this is a gift native Daytonians will treasure! - Read More
11/27/2012 - On a snowy day in 2001 Tanya Brown gathered up her shortening, olive oil and lye to make homemade soap. In 2007 she set up a little stand at the local farmer's market in Tipp City, OH. The soaps were a huge hit and business took off from there. - Read More
11/26/2012 - Aaron Lee opened Buckeye Distillery in Tipp City nearly 3 years ago. Buckeye currently produces three artisan crafted 100% natural juice flavors: cherry, raspberry, and blackberry. I had the opportunity to taste all three... - Read More
11/12/2012 - You’ll find the only all digital IMAX theater in the Dayton area at The Greene in Beavercreek. Now, Dayton Local offer you the chance to win 2 free tickets to see the movie of your choice - in time for this weekend! - Read More
11/7/2012 - Bub had an outstanding day the last game of the season. He scored two touchdowns and made a tackle that kept the opposing team from scoring! Bub loves chicken, so we headed off to Roosters near the Dayton Mall. The atmosphere was highly charged, the room filled with rowdy football fans watching college football, a perfect place to celebrate Bub’s victory. - Read More
10/19/2012 - You're probably familiar with local Goodwill stores and have likely made donations and shopped in the stores. My recent conversation and tour with Kim Bramlage, Marketing & Communication Specialist for Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley, taught me that they help many more people than I could have even imagined. - Read More
10/3/2012 - My two handsome talented nephews B and Bub accepted my invitation to offer their opinions on local restaurants and entertainment venues in the Greater Dayton area. B worked up quite an appetite during his Saturday morning football game, and was hungry for wings. He selected Fricker’s (Centerville). - Read More
9/20/2012 - Four generations of Foy’s have operated Foy’s Halloween & Variety Store in Fairborn since 1929. This Halloween if you’re in need of costumes, masks, props, party favors, balloons, scars, blood, fangs, nails, swords, daggers, wigs, you name it, they’ve got it! - Read More
9/10/2012 - Yes, you read it right…and no…it’s not on Old McDonald’s farm. Headed south out of downtown Dayton Friday afternoon I called my sister and asked her to meet me at OinkADoodleMoo Smoky BBQ on Far Hills in Kettering... - Read More
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