Food & Dining

The Sweet Retreat is a seasonal ice cream shop located at 2613 Smithville Road in Dayton. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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Seasonal ice cream shops reopen

Barry Enderwick, a "Sandwiches of History" expert, will make an appearance at The Oscar Event Center at Jungle Jim’s International Market on March 9, 2025. FACEBOOK/CONTRIBUTED

Instagrammer and creator of ‘Sandwiches of History’ to speak in SW Ohio

The Century is located at 18 S. Jefferson St. in Dayton's Fire Blocks District. PHOTO COURTESY: SARAH BABCOCK

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The Century Bar in Dayton has reopened with full staff

Pata Roja will be serving tacos outside of Joui Wine, located at 117 E. Third St. in Dayton, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 2 (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO).

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Tacos and wine? Cincinnati’s Pata Roja to make stop in Dayton this weekend

Tasty Bacon’s, a new food truck offering smash burgers, hand dipped corn dogs, loaded potatoes and breakfast items, is now serving the Fairborn area (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO).

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In February, the Dayton region saw 6 restaurants open, 7 coming soon

It’s time for paczki: Baker Benji’s in Dayton offers Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday treats

W. Social’s new bar owners to bring more entertainment, pizza joint to food hall

Email fish fry events information to amy.burzynski@coxinc.com and ddnnews@coxinc.com. iSTOCK PHOTO

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List: 2025 fish fry events in Montgomery, Miami, Greene and Warren counties

Freakin' Rican restaurant owner is a veteran and former software engineer who makes...

New bakery to open in Dayton’s St. Anne’s District

Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies opened its doors for a soft opening earlier this week on Old Troy Pike in Huber Heights. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies is open in Huber Heights

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The Century Bar in Dayton temporarily closes, will reopen

Choice Juice Boxx in Dayton helps customers balance their body’s acidity

Rusty Taco is launching a new menu next month featuring more tacos, all-day breakfast options, new starters and dessert (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO).

2 Rusty Taco locations to launch new menu with items such as Street Corn Fritters

Culver’s, a Wisconsin-based restaurant chain known for its butter burgers and frozen custard, will be the first new retail establishment in West Carrollton's River District.

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3 businesses planning to open this year in West Carrollton

Steve Elliott, owner of Poppy's Smokehouse, answers a phone call asking if his new brick and mortar is open yet on Selma Road in Springfield. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

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Poppy’s Smokehouse food truck to open diner at old Mundy’s location in Springfield

Mack’s Tavern turns 10: Customers come as strangers, leave as friends

Spinach and Artichoke Angel Hair Pasta. COUNTRYMAN PRESS

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Broasted chicken restaurant opens in Trotwood; it was first a food truck

A new speakeasy in town requires a password for entry and is for those 25 and older

Bill’s Donut Shop in Centerville is one of 11 shops participating in Dayton Donut Festival on Tour. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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‘Dayton Donut Festival On Tour’ kicks off with 11 stops throughout region

$“Beyond Sight: A Dining in the Dark Experience” will kick off at 6 p.m. March 29 inside Cosmo Joe’s Atomic Lounge, located at 121 N. Ludlow St. in the former home of Zen Lounge. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

Dining in the dark? Unique experience ‘Beyond Sight’ is coming to downtown Dayton

Whisperz Speakeasy, a prohibition-era style cocktail lounge, is opening its doors Feb. 14 at 926 Watertower Lane in West Carrollton. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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PHOTOS: Sneak peek inside Whisperz Speakeasy in West Carrollton

Miami Valley Meals is bringing backs its “Pierogi with a Purpose” fundraiser where people can buy a dozen homemade pierogi for $15 to support hunger relief across the Dayton region (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO).

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Miami Valley Meals brings back pierogi fundraiser: ‘It’s a delicious way to pay it...

Carillon Brewing Co. is teaming up with Dayton Barbecue Company for the rebirth of its food program. Pictured (left to right) is Head Brewer Kyle Spears, Director of Restaurants & Retail Emily Teters, President & CEO Brady Kress, Owner Eric Evans, Executive Chef Ashley Ashbrook and Owner Ezekiel Cowell. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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Carillon Brewing Co. reopens with Dayton Barbecue Company leading food program

Last day to preorder heart-shaped pretzels for Valentine’s Day from Smales Pretzel Bakery

How Esther Price Candies gets prepared for Valentine’s Day every year

$Candy production is in full swing at Esther Price Candies for the upcoming Valentine's Day and Easter holidays. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

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PHOTOS: Esther Price Candies prepares for upcoming holidays

London Coe, the owner of Peace on Fifth who regularly sets up at 2nd Street Market in downtown Dayton, features single origin, bean to bar, ethically sourced craft chocolate from across the globe. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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‘Change your chocolate’: Owner of Peace on Fifth in Dayton raises awareness of slavery in...

Lester Gates (pictured), who owns Invoke at 2nd Street Market with his brother, Larry, has made it to the finale of “Top Vegan" (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO).

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Dayton chef Lester Gates, a Middletown native, competes in finale of ‘Top Vegan’

Americana spin on Bloody Mary drink wins competition for Loose Ends Brewing bar manager

Kava Haus in Xenia has nutritional focus with ‘balance menu’ and is a place where...