Dayton Local Food & Dining News
Highlighting the dining scene around Dayton and the Miami Valley.
Food & Dining in Dayton
Have a Spicy November
If there was ever a month made for cooking, November is it! Although many fresh veggies are gone, the family is arriving...
Cedarland Lebanese Bakery & Restaurant
Having never had Lebanese food, I was excited to join Lisa of Dayton Local for lunch at Cedarland Bakery & Restaurant to finally try some Lebanese cuisine.
Awesome, Value-Conscious Wines
Grab your safari jacket, fedora, and bullwhip – we're on the trail of two grapes that have all-but-disappeared from France, and then resurfaced in the wilds of South America. These two grapes make some awesome, value-conscious wines.
Flavors with a Californian flare... in Centerville
Dayton is full of little dining gems that are easy to miss; Flavors Eatery in Centerville is one of them.
Pairing Wine with Cheese
Don't just throw anything on a platter and grab a bottle randomly. Pairing wine with cheese can be just as rewarding as with any other food, and here's my guide to doing it.
Coco's Bistro: So Good You Won't Want To Share
I think you choose Coco's Bisto because they make food so good your lips curl into a smile and make you look into the eyes of whomever you're eating with and say, ''You NEED to try this. It's so good.''
Tailgating Wines
It's football season, and what's a football game without tailgating? Most people think of beer, or one of those spicy-tomato and celery stick cocktails, but there are great wines for tailgating, too.
Oregon Express Celebrates 30 Years with Free Pizza
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.
Back to school, and back to wine
Whether it's yourself going back to school, or your kid going back to school - it's a great excuse to crack open that special bottle of wine.
Creative Pizzas and Gluten Free Options at Wheat Penny Oven and Bar
If you're beyond bored with traditional pizza, you will absolutely love Wheat Penny Oven & Bar.
Pies and Pints Now at The Greene
Tell a loved one, ''You're the peanut butter to my jelly or the cheese to my macaroni'' and there will be no doubt just how much you love him or her. But, ''You're the beer to my pizza''…now there's the perfect combo!
Wine in the States
Even though California, Oregon, and Washington state reign supreme, let's explore the wealth of fabulous wines in our other states. Believe it or not, there are great wines being made in Ohio, Virginia, New York, Arizona, and pretty much every state in the United States!
McNasty's Food Truck Serves Up Variety
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.
Fressa Food Truck Gourmet Burgers
Taking the first bite of a Fressa Food Truck gourmet burger is a bit like grabbing an angry badger by the tail. This burger doesn't want to be tamed. It is going to bite, scratch and claw any attempt to define it as nothing more than a burger.
South African Wines
I've been a fan of South African wines for 20 years. There's a long, storied history to winemaking around the Cape of Good Hope; the wines have great quality and value, distinctive character, and their own, unique grape variety – Pinotage.
An Epicurean Experience At Coldwater Café
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.
The Mad Concoctions at Zombie Dogz
The food truck craze struck the West coast like a sharkicane (coming soon to the SyFy network I am sure). One of the most popular in Dayton is Zombie Dogz.
Summer Wines
With these warm days, there will be barbeques, graduation parties, vacations, as well as many social get-togethers taking place. Here are a few ideas that you can use when you are in a rush and want to bring an excellent bottle of wine to any occasion.
Cool down at JD's Old Fashioned Frozen Custard
As we approach some of the hottest days of summer, you might be in need of new fun to help you beat the heat. In my opinion there isn't a heat wave out there that can't be defeated with a little ice cream.
The Best Wings in Dayton
Judging by the large crowd at the Fraze Pavilion last Saturday, Dayton peeps love their chicken wings! Personally, I was excited to discover I liked wings from some restaurants I had never even visited before.
