Great places to eat and drink in Dayton OH

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Hottest ticket in town: Olive, an urban dive

I just got back from a tasting at Olive, an Urban Dive. I don’t think I’ve ever had so many delicious, amazing, different bites of food in my life. 30+ tastes of dishes- with two rounds of Jeni’s  Splendid Ice creams in between. I took photos- with the iPhone, but I’m here to tell you Read More

Rock stars, new lunch spots, old scooter stores

Some Wayne Avenue good news- The South Park Tavern is now open for lunch daily. Same great Pizza Factory pizza- plus some new subs that you can’t get anywhere else. I’ve only tried one so far- but, head on over and check things out. 1301 Wayne Ave. While we’re talking about the Tavern- from the Read More

Good eats in Franklin Ohio: Matera Caffé

I had a meeting with a client in Franklin yesterday- when lunch time came, he suggested heading out in the snow. His list was full of chains. I had to ask him three times- before he thought of an independent place. He couldn’t remember the name- but called it a “sandwich shop” and that it Read More

For 2011- living better in Dayton

A few things I’d like to see everyone try in 2011. Eat out at independent restaurants more. Why go to Friday’s or Applebee’s when you can go get the exact same thing anywhere in the country? Need some suggestions? And- don’t just stick to food you know- experiment a bit- for starters: Linh’s on Airway. Read More

Let’s welcome CJ Chan to Dayton

Yesterday, I was a day early and got to keep my dollar. I went into a little strip mall restaurant that was due to open in “November” – and got a huge surprise- not your typical Chinese carryout. The decor is sophisticated- yet sleek- and the stainless steel kitchen equipment was gleaming. The people were Read More

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