Pen the best love poem to win a date with St. Anne the Tart, Heart Mercantile and Roost Modern Italian

St. Anne the Tart, a new bakery and coffee house in Dayton's St. Anne's Hill historic neighborhood, will open at the beginning of March. The new establishment will have coffee, sweet and savory tarts, soups, sandwiches and more. LISA POWELL / STAFF

St. Anne the Tart, a new bakery and coffee house in Dayton's St. Anne's Hill historic neighborhood, will open at the beginning of March. The new establishment will have coffee, sweet and savory tarts, soups, sandwiches and more. LISA POWELL / STAFF
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By Lisa Powell
Feb 11, 2020
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Proficient in the language of love? A passion for words can win a day-long Dayton date.

Three local businesses — St. Anne the Tart, Heart Mercantile and Roost Modern Italian — have united for a Valentine’s Day love poem contest.

Roost Modern Italian in the Oregon District was founded by chef Dana Downs who takes traditional Italian foods and uses modern techniques and ingredients to develop unique flavors. The dinner-only restaurant is located at 524 E. Fifth St. in Dayton. LISA POWELL / STAFF

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The winner will take away $125 worth of lovely fun. “Winnings will allow you to go on the most romantic of Dayton dates,” St. Anne the Tart posted on its Instagram page.

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Submit your best love poem for a total prize of $125+. Winnings will allow you to go on the most romantic of Dayton dates. A $50 gift card to come visit us for breakfast & coffee. Then drop by @heart_mercantile for a little gift. And end the day with a $50 gift card to @roostdayton for dinner. One entry per person which can be in any poetry format. Please include your info when submitting, and let us know if you want to remain anonymous (or use a pen name!). The winning poem will be posted on Friday, Feb. 14. MUST be completely original work and no part or section should be plagiarized. Prize: $50 gift card to @stannethetart . A $50 gift card to @roostdayton . A gift card for a free tee shirt from @heart_mercantile Start Submission Date: 2/11/2020 Closing Submission Date: 2/13/2020 by 3pm Special Requirements: All entries must be original and submitted by 3pm on Thursday, Feb. 13 through email (connect@stannethetart.com) or in-person only. Panel of judges decision is final.

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The winner of the contest will receive a day of romance beginning with a $50 gift card for breakfast and coffee at St. Anne the Tart. Then drop by Heart Mercantile for a special gift and end the day with a $50 gift certificate at Roost Modern Italian for dinner.

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The contest rules specify one entry per person and all poems must be original.

Valentine's Day gifts from Heart Mercantile. CONTRIBUTED

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Poems can be submitted between Tuesday, Feb. 11 and 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 by email at connect@stannethetart.com or in person at St. Anne the Tart, 1500 E. Fifth St. in Dayton.

A panel of judges will decide the winning poem, which will be posted Friday, Feb. 14.

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