Sneak Peek to Winter Restaurant Week featured soups, elevated entrees and desserts

The Miami Valley Restaurant Association’s Sneak Peek to Winter Restaurant Week event was a great way to connect restaurants with the community.

“It’s not just about great food, but it’s about community and getting to know the restaurant owners and chefs. People really enjoy that,” said Amy Zahora, executive director of the MVRA.

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A total of 12 restaurants participated in the event providing samples of what customers can expect during Winter Restaurant Week running Sunday, Jan. 26 to Feb. 2.

In the category of soups, chowders and chilis, my favorite was the house made chili served with cornbread from CBCB (Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers) Bar & Grill. It has a nice kick and is the perfect dish to warm you up on a cold day. During restaurant week, the establishment will offer soup or chili, salad and a drink for $10.99 at lunch.

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For entrees, I had several favorites including:

Grilled beer, marinated pork chop served over mashed potatoes from Dewberry 1850
Pulled braised beef sliders from Crooked Handle Brewing CO.
Buffalo chicken taco from Condado Tacos

Dewberry 1850 hasn’t released its Winter Restaurant Week menu, but I’m sure it’s worth the trip.

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Crooked Handle Brewing Co. is offering a three-course meal for $20.25 with choice of potato soup or salad to start, followed by loaded macaroni and cheese and your choice of a Cuban or pulled braised beef sandwich.

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Condado Tacos is offering a margarita, half-sized dip and customers' choice of a build-your-own bowl or nacho, buffalo chicken nacho, two suggested tacos or a fire roasted street bowl for $25.25.

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There were several desserts served such as house made cheesecake from All the Best, baklava from Greek Street, bread pudding from Amber Rose and a chocolate tart from Coco’s Bistro. My favorites were the cheesecake and chocolate tart.

All the Best Deli will be offering a cup of soup, entree and dessert for $20.25. Entrees included in the deal include brisket, chicken cutlet or meatloaf.

Coco’s Bistro’s menu is coming soon.

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Winter Restaurant Week will feature more than 30 restaurants offering a specialty curated menu featuring multiple courses for one price or a meal deal for two people. Meals start at $20.25 and $1 from every meal sold will be donated to a nonprofit.

For more information about Winter Restaurant Week or to take a look at participating restaurant menus, visit dineoutdayton.com/restaurant-week.

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Natalie Jones

Natalie Jones is an All Media Journalist with Dayton.com focusing on food and dining, pop culture and lifestyle. She is a Wright State University graduate with over seven years of experience in the media field.