Dayton Local Food & Dining News
Highlighting the dining scene around Dayton and the Miami Valley.
Food & Dining in Dayton
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.
Welcome Toxic Brew Company!
Dayton is home to plenty of microbrew fans and now that Toxic Brew Company is up and running it's even easier to access locally made beer.
Pinot Noir
What makes this grape so beguiling? Why are countless hours and words spent describing it? Why do collectors sock away hundreds of bottles? And what makes it so expensive? All those answers and more this month.
Lock 27 Opens in Centerville
Dayton's newest brew spot has never been just about the beer. That's the word from Steve Barnhart of Lock 27 Brewing Company, which opened last Friday at 1035 South Main Street in Centerville.
Fresco Offers Flavors to Savor
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.
Salar
It's hard to believe that any restaurant would be able to match the apparent class and sophistication of the former Sidebar restaurant, but Salar has risen to the challenge.
Rosé - Drink Pink!
You're having a steak for dinner that cries out for a bottle of red... but it's just too hot and sticky outside. What to do?
A Vicarious Spring
The longevity of this exhausting weather has really put a damper on enjoying what Spring has to offer. I don't think there is anything more relaxing than sitting out on the patio with a great glass of wine and a plate of cheese on a beautiful spring evening.
Which Burger is Better, the 'Meadow' or the 'Lark'?
Meadowlark Restaurant is well-known for its standard of taking conventional dishes and doing something completely different with them. Even the burgers are different!
Welcome Lily's Bistro!
Located in the historic Oregon District, Lilys Bistro focuses on fresh, fun seasonal food and cocktails, wines and beer that pair perfectly with the menu.
Stained 1054 Bistro - It's What All The Fuss Is About
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.
The Pub's Recipe For Success
The Pub at The Greene is one of the most popular places in town. Have you ever dropped by? If so, you know it's no ordinary dive bar. Recently, they updated their menu to include some new offerings.
