Dayton Local Food & Dining News
Highlighting the dining scene around Dayton and the Miami Valley.
Food & Dining in Dayton
Chef Jeff's Culinary Company
There's no time like the holiday season to remind you of how good a home-cooked meal can be. If you're dreading the days until the family holiday feast, the Culinary Company in Centerville may be able to help.
Made In Dayton: Friesinger's Chocolates
I've lived in the Dayton area my entire life and had never tried Friesinger's Chocolates until this fall.
Rue Dumaine: Intimate, Unique, Tasty!
I don't know about you, but I think what makes a great restaurant, is when I can escape into good food, good atmosphere and forget for a few hours the stresses of the day-to-day life. With Rue Dumaine, it does exactly that.
Made in Dayton: Esther Price Candy
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.
Made in Dayton: Mikesell's
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!
Antojitos Criollos
If you've been paying attention to the news lately, you know that Puerto Ricans are more interested than ever before in being added as the 51st state of the union. In an effort to be better acquainted with our potential soon-to-be fellow citizens, I sought out a Puerto Rican restaurant in Dayton - because is there any better way to get to know a culture than to eat their food, right?
Made in Dayton: Spirits
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...
Roost Modern Italian
Italy is a dynamic place with constantly evolving tastes. The best place in Dayton to find truly modern Italian food is Roost Modern Italian in the Oregon District.
Bub & Me Celebrate at Roosters
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.
Made in Dayton: Jaxon Mush
Mush: It's a country favorite dish, often served pan-fried and drenched in maple syrup. Once a staple in the corn belt, it remains a cuisine consumed all over the world. But for almost 100 years, the major distributor of mush has been right here in Dayton.
Beavercreek Gem: Wellington Grille
Cruising for good cuisine in east Dayton can be hard for the uninitiated; with so many small family establishments hiding along the side roads and neighborhoods waiting to be discovered, it's hard to know where to begin. But when you find one that really shines, you don't forget it.
Bellbrook Chocolates Satisfies All Chocolate Lovers
When Betty Blose first began selling chocolate out of her home in 1983, she wanted an outlet for her artistry and creativity, but had no business experience. Nearly thirty years later, Blose looks back on her very successful business, as well as the family that made it all possible.
Second Helping of Cupcake Wars
Only a few months after an appearance on Cupcake Wars kick-started their bake shop's rise to prominence, Brittany and Tina Moore will be returning for another competition.
Chappy's Taproom and Grill
If you're looking for a more adventurous beer tasting experience in a restaurant setting with great food, and great entertainment, check out Chappy's Tap Room and Grille in Moraine!
Piada Italian Street Food
As Piada Italian Street Food prepared to open its doors today, a legion of fans lined up out the door and around the corner to see the Columbus chain in its Dayton debut.
Escape To The Tropics
The Tropics opened yesterday at 580 Lincoln Park Blvd. in Kettering. As Dayton's newest nightspot celebrated its opening day, locals flocked out in droves to sample the classy new neighborhood cuisine of experienced Dayton restaurateurs.
B and Me Check Out Fricker's Centerville
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).
Sushi - Your Way
As much as I appreciate the fine art of sushi making, I've always wanted to have more control over what goes in the roll. Often a sushi roll will sound appetizing until maybe the last ingredient, and then I'll have to pick something else entirely rather than modify the contents. Located near the University of Dayton, Fusian rewrites the rules regarding sushi..
Happy 2nd Anniversary to OinkADoodleMoo's Kettering Location
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...
Grilling out DLM Style
As Dayton prepares for Labor Day weekend celebrations, it is bidding goodbye to one of the hottest summers on record. But, says Dorothy Lane Market corporate chef Carrie Walters, the heat hasn't affected the options for delicious grilling over the weekend...
