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April 2009
Local wine store will pick you up, drop you off
The Cork and Vine wine market and lounge that is located on Miller Lane at 3452 York Commons Blvd., Dayton, has an event tonight and tomorrow that are worth a mention. Sorry about the late notice on these, but we just found out about them ourselves.
Tonight (Thursday, April 30) will be a pre-Cinco de Mayo tequila tasting with Anejo and Reposados. For $20 tequila lovers can get a taste of four different tequilas. The tasting runs from 6 to 9 p.m.
On Friday, May 1 the Cork and Vine will have a Stone beer tasting from 7 to 10 p.m. offering those wishing to participate a taste of five different Stone beers for $8.
Visit them on the Web at www.corkvine.com or call them at (937) 387-0044 for more information.
Worth noting: The Cork & Vine has a San Francisco Trolley running run up and down the Miller Lane area to pick up guests from local Hotels. If you have a special event, corporate function, or block party, and you are within four miles, they will come pick you up and drop you off. Pretty cool if you ask us!
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TweetMint juleps and margaritas
It’s a week full of big events ranging from the big race to a day of big margaritas (with “BIG grains of salt, floating in the glass!”). Get your Derby and Cinco de Mayo party on with these bar best bets.
Derby Party at Vue Ultra Lounge, Saturday, May 2
If you can’t make it to Louisville for the Derby this weekend, no worries. Get a taste of the Churchill Downs experience right here in Dayton. Vue Ultra Lounge will host a Derby Party complete with appetizers, mint juleps and ladies in hats. Make sure you dress to impress, because the Derby is about nothing if not about fashion.
Where: Vue Ultra Lounge, 1004 Ohio 725, Centerville
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2
The bite: Call (937) 438-1155 for more info.
Cinco de Mayo at Adobe Gila’s, Tuesday, May 5
If you’ve seen the countdown clock at Adobe Gila’s recently, then you know it’s almost here - the biggest fiesta of the year, Cinco de Mayo. Adobe’s all-day party will be an indoor/outdoor event (Let’s just hope the weather resembles Mexico as much as the menu). Outside, enjoy the music of Snow Shoe Crabs at 5 p.m. and Lt. Dan’s New Legs at 8 p.m. Inside dance the night away to music from All the Right Tunes DJs. Specials include $5 margaritas and Dekuyper snow cones, and $3.50 Corona, Landshark and Bud Light Lime beers.
Where: Adobe Gilas, 78 Plum St., Dayton
When: 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 5
The bite: No cover
Cinco de Mayo ‘80s edition at Vex, Tuesday, May 5
If you haven’t heard the news, Pearl’s old L’80s night DJs Jay, Heather and Bruce have moved to Therapy Café Tuesday nights. In their place, Matt Freeman is keeping the ‘80s night party going at the renamed Vex. Since this Tuesday is Cinco de Mayo, why not combine the two? After all, what says fiesta more than ‘80s music? Wear your best ‘80s gear this week and you could win a $100 bar tab and an Atari Flashback 2. Specials include $1 PBRs, $3 Long Islands and $3.50 Big Ass New Castle beers.
Where: Club Vex, 101 S. Saint Clair St., Dayton
When: Tuesday, May 5
The bite: Guys 21 and up and ladies 18 and up get in free, guys 18-20 pay $3.
‘80s not your thing?: Head to Vex this Friday, May 1, for a Halfway to Halloween Party. Wear a costume to get in for $2, pay $5 otherwise, and join in the costume contest. DJ Kris and DJ Matt Freeman will be spinning industrial and gothic, plus a performance by The Freak Show Deluxe.
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TweetWoodford Releases 2009 KY Derby Bottle in Ohio
Woodford Reserve, an award-winning small-batch bourbon made in Kentucky, has released a limited edition 2009 Kentucky Derby bottle featuring artwork by retired jockey Tom Chapman to honor the country’s favorite horse race.
“Much as we try, it’s impossible to express in words the intensity of racing from a jockey’s perspective,” said artist Tom Chapman. “My goal is to capture it with a paint brush and canvas, often using unique angles and vibrant colors to set the tone. But no painting can truly capture the vibrancy and intensity of the Kentucky Derby.”
The striking image by Chapman, which you can see below, is a vibrant, intense picture illustrating two jockeys racing neck-and-neck with the Twin Spires of Churchill Downs tucked neatly into the background. The artist’s signature adorns the neck band of the bottle, and an attached tag bears information about the artist and product. The limited edition liter-size bottle is available across the country in 38 states including Ohio.
“Woodford Reserve is honored to partner with an artist who can capture the sport from a jockey’s viewpoint,” said Laura Petry, Woodford Reserve brand manager. “As the signature bourbon of thoroughbred racing, we are proud to continue our partnership with Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby.”
Woodford Reserve Bourbon, made in Versailles, Kentucky, is the official Bourbon of Kentucky Derby and has served as the official bourbon for the past eleven years. It also sponsors a Grade I race, the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic, which is run on Derby Day, (Saturday, May 2 this year).
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TweetSpring Break, pajamas and rock ‘n’ wrestling at area bars this weekend
Who says weekends in Dayton are dull? This weekend you can wear your pajamas to the bar, head to a Spring Break Bash without leaving home or just catch some professional wrestling.
Spring Break in the Burg, Thursday, April 23
It’s time for Miamisburg’s annual Spring Break Bash. This year, your passport for the night is $2 and gets you a half-priced drink at each of seven locations, plus free carriage rides between locations and free appetizers from 6 to 8 p.m. Get your passport stamped at each bar, and enter it to win prizes at the end of the night. Participating bars, most providing entertainment, are: TJ Chumps, A Taste of Wine, Chimney’s Inn, Ron’s Pizza & Tavern, Bullwinkle’s, The American Legion and Good Time Charlies.
Where: Downtown Miamisburg
When: 6 p.m. to midnight, Thursday, April 23
The bite: $2
Pajama Party at Top Dog Saloon, Friday, April 24
Enjoy the psychedelic stylings of jam band The Fuzzballzz at Fairborn’s Top Dog Saloon this Friday. The best part is you don’t even have to get dressed. Wear your PJs to the bar and drink up with specials all night long, including the band’s signature drink, The Fuzzball.
Where: Top Dog Saloon, 308 W. Main St., Fairborn
When: 10 p.m., Friday, April 24
The bite: No cover
Rock ‘n’ Wrestling II at Aquarius, Saturday, April 25
If you missed the first Rock ‘n’ Wrestling event in February, you get another chance to experience this unique blend of live music and professional wrestling. The event will feature performances by local rock bands Orange Willard and the Goody Two Shoes as well as four wrestling matches. The main event is a tag-team grudge match: “The Icon” Cody Hawk and Benjamin Kimera vs. the Punk Rock Rebellion (featuring local musician-turned-wrestler GeeGee Bradley of Dayton punk band Legbone).
Where: Aquarius, 135 E. Second St., Dayton
When: Doors open at 9 p.m., matches start at 9:30 p.m., Saturday, April 25
The bite: $7
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TweetCast your vote for best midwest craft brewery
A poll being conducted on thefullpint.com is asking for your vote for the best Midwest craft brewery.
Right now the site has 102 comments and 3,756 votes. Great Lakes Brewery out of Cleveland is winning so far (there are six days left to vote) with 672 votes. Trailing them in the top 10 are New Glarus Brewing Company (New Glarus, Wisconsin), Schlafly Brewery (St. Louis, Missouri), Lakefront Brewery (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), Hoppin’ Frog (Akron, Ohio), Bell’s Brewery (Galesburg, Michigan), Surly Brewing (Brooklyn Center, Minnesota), Three Floyds (Munster, Indiana), Boulevard Brewing (Kansas City, Missouri) and Founders Brewing (Grand Rapids, Michigan).
Would an Ohio brewery earn your vote or do you prefer another sudsy midwest option? Let us know here what your favorite Midwestern brewer is.
Click here to cast your vote in thefullpint poll. Voting ends April 28 at 3 p.m.
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TweetAlcohol-flavored popcorn??
There is a new food product out there that caught our attention … Pub-Corn. Alcohol-flavored popcorn (with no alcohol content) comes in Beer, Pina Colada and Irish Cream flavors. The Pub-Corn Web site reports that, “Our research and development team is testing new flavors daily. Individuals can sign up for new flavor alerts at www.Pub-Corn.com. Anyone who would like to request a specific flavor can e-mail flavors@Pub-Corn.com.”
We got a chance to sample all three flavors of Pub-Corn here in the office and the Irish Cream is just plain awful and I wasn’t the only one gagging over the lingering aftertaste. The Pina Colada and beer flavors, while edible, weren’t anything to write home about. The beer flavor tastes nothing like beer which kind of defeats the purpose of eating “Pub-Corn.”
Here’s a clip of a TODAY show segment featuring Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb sampling Pub-Corn. My thoughts on watching — I can not believe that both gave a thumbs up to the Irish Cream flavored popcorn. Were they really eating the same stuff we were?
For those interested, Pub-Corn can be purchased on the company’s Web site, although we would recommend you save your money for something you’re actually going to enjoy eating. This product does bring a question to mind: Is there any food item you think would work with alcohol flavoring? Anyone have any thoughts? I really like Orbit’s mojito gum but overall I don’t think alcohol translates well as a laboratory created flavor. The fact that “medium chain triglycerides” are listed as an ingredient should have been my first clue …
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TweetBeer contributes $7 billion to Ohio economy according to new study
$7 billion dollars? Yes, if you believe a new economic impact study conducted by John Dunham & Associates based in New York City using data compiled in 2008.
The study, commissioned by the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and the Beer Institute, says that America’s beer industry — made up of brewers, beer importers, beer distributors, brewer suppliers, and retailers — directly and indirectly contributes $7,766,080,145 annually to Ohio’s economy.
According to the study, the beer industry directly employs 42,998 people in Ohio, paying them $1,040,705,143 in wages. The 99 beer distributors in Ohio employ 3,864 people. Large and small brewers and beer importers employ approximately 1,829 people. Beer sales help support roughly 37,305 jobs at licensed retailers, which include supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, bars, stadiums and other outlets.
“America’s brewing industry continues to play a pivotal role in supporting this nation’s economic viability,” said Tom Long, president and chief commercial officer of MillerCoors, and chairman of the Beer Institute. “Brewers in Ohio have been a driving force in their communities for years by creating jobs and tax revenue for public services, and promoting alcohol awareness responsibility initiatives for retailers, schools, and families.”
The complete study, including state-by-state and congressional district breakdowns of economic contributions, is available at Beer Serves America, www.BeerServesAmerica.org
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TweetFundraiser hopes to help bar damaged in fire
Blind Bob’s and several local bands are teaming up to raise funds for employees of the Oregon District’s Tumbleweed Connection (454 E. Fifth St.). The bar was badly damaged in a two-alarm fire on the evening of Feb. 19 that left employees without jobs and owner Jim Atkinson with a mess to clean up.
The “twelve hour music concert” will be held Sunday, April 19 from noon until midnight at Blind Bob’s. The show billing itself as “Rock ‘n Roll for the Tumbleweed to Roll Back” will feature live local bands donating their time and talent. Bands include The Doug Hart Band, Tim Arnold, Bronze Application, Bill Leonard Band, Shape Shifters and others.
In addition to the live entertainment, organizers report that there will be 50/50’s every 3 hours, CD’s, Restaurant Gift Certificates and giveaways auctioned off throughout the day. A donation of $5 will be asked at the door. For more information visit www.blindbobs.com or call (937) 938-6405.
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TweetDPO launches “Motown Idol” search at Therapy Cafe
Are you of the opinion that “American Idol” winners (and runner-ups) have nothing on your vocal stylings and range? Are you looking for a chance to showcase your vocal chops? Have you always wished for a venue to showcase your deep love of Motown? If the answer is yes to any or all of these then reserve April 23 on your calendar right now.
The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra has announced that it is teaming up with Therapy Cafe for a Thursday, April 23 karaoke party as part of a regional “Motown Idol” search. They are encouraging Southwest Ohioans to join Neal Gittleman and friends at Therapy Café for an evening of “Motown Idol.”
The Cliff Notes version of this is that twelve semi-finalists will be chosen on April 23 to audition for The Contours on May 7; six finalists will audition at concerts on May 8 and 9 with one winner each night to perform with The Contours and the DPO.
If you want the who, what, where and why in detail, here’s what the DPO press release has to say:
“In celebration of The Contours’ upcoming visit to Dayton and their performance at the National City SuperPops Series, the Dayton Philharmonic has announced Motown Idol, a regional search to locate two of the best R&B singers in the Southwest Ohio region. Ultimately, two winners will perform a Motown classic tune on stage with The Contours featuring Sylvester Potts and the full Dayton Philharmonic; one winner to perform on Friday night, May 8 and one on Saturday night, May 9.
The search starts with a karaoke performance contest and party at Therapy Cafe, 452 East Third Street on Thursday, April 23. Doors open at 4 p.m., and the registration to compete starts at 6 p.m. with the competition to commence around 8 p.m. Those wishing to audition should plan to arrive early. Only solo singers will be considered. Popular LITE 99.9 midday radio host Ryan Phillips will emcee. Dwaine Wheeler, Therapy Cafe’s Music Director and Nancy Sell of Nancy’s Karaoke will guide this entertaining event. There will be no cost to participate in the contest and no cover charge that evening at the popular Dayton nightclub. The evening’s auditions will be captured on video, and highlights will be posted on YouTube.
DPO Music Director Neal Gittleman will head a local judging panel tasked with winnowing the evening’s contestants down to 12 semi-finalists. Therapy Cafe is open until 2 a.m., concluding this first round of Motown Idol. The twelve singers will then return to Therapy Cafe on Thursday, May 7 for a second event, auditioning for The Contours themselves, again in a karaoke setting. The storied Motown artists will select six semi-finalists. The six semi-finalists will be announced on WDTN-TV2 at noon the following day, May 8. Two teams will be revealed: three singers to appear on stage Friday night and three on Saturday night.
All six finalists will rehearse with The Contours and the DPO early Friday, May 8th. Each concert evening, one of the teams will appear at the beginning of the concert to perform for that evening’s SuperPops audience. Each singer will take a verse with The Contours’ Music Director Glen Raby at keyboard. The audience will be provided with ballots in their program books and will cast them for their favorites at intermission. During the second half, the ballots will be tallied backstage, and that night’s winner will perform “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” with The Contours at the conclusion of the show. Those interested in competing should know that The Contours and the DPO will perform the famous Marvin Gaye hit in E minor.”
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TweetThree best bets at Dayton bars this weekend
After the last-minute scramble to get your taxes done, you deserve a break this weekend. Check out these three bar best bets that shouldn’t hurt your empty wallet too much.
Have a Monster Bomb at Masque, Thursday, April 16
Some masked men (yes it’s OK to laugh at the irony) burgled Club Masque earlier this week. Show your support by heading to the club this Thursday for College Night. Those with a college ID get in free, and everyone enjoys drink specials including $2.50 Long Island Iced Teas and $2 Cherry bombs. The Monster Girls will be on hand starting at 11:30 p.m. treating everyone to $2 Monster bombs.
Where: Club Masque, 34 N. Jefferson St., Dayton
When: 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Thursday, April 16. Club open 7 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
The bite: $2 cover charge, free with student ID
Martinis and bikinis at Vue Ultra Lounge, Friday, April 17
The Greene’s ENVY boutique and Centerville’s Salon Reveal are putting on a swimwear fashion show at Vue Ultra Lounge. If you haven’t bought that summer bikini yet, now’s the time to check out the spring line now on sale at ENVY.
Where: Vue Ultra Lounge, 1004 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Centerville
When: 9 p.m. Friday, April 17
The bite: Call (937) 438-1155 for more info
Rockstar karaoke at BoJangles, Friday, April 17
Forget singing along with a computer. Rockstar karaoke takes things to the next level, letting you sing with a live band. Check out their song selection before you go at www.rockstarohio.com.
Where: BoJangles, 1925 S. Alex Road, West Carrollton
When: Friday, April 17
The bite: No cover
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TweetCraft brewing war set to pour into theaters
On Thursday, April 16, more than 430 movie theaters across the country will participate in one-night event that promises to, “take audiences nationwide inside the billion dollar brewing business and reveal the truth behind the labels of your favorite beer.”
The “Beer Wars Live” event will begin at 8 p.m. with a showing of the documentary “Beer Wars.” A live panel discussion simulcast from Los Angeles, featuring independent brewers and beer industry experts, will immediately follow the film.
The live discussion, hosted by Ben Stein, will include Anat Baron(“Beer Wars” director, producer and writer), Sam Calagione (Dogfish Head Craft Brewery founder and CEO who is featured in the film), Rhonda Kallman (Founder and CEO of New Century Brewing Company and co-founder of Boston Beer Company, makers of Samuel Adams who is also featured in the film), Greg Koch (Stone Brewing Company founder), Charlie Papazian (Brewers Association president), Maureen Ogle (Beer historian and author of “Ambitious Brew: The Story of American Beer”) and Todd Alstrom (BeerAdvocate founder).
Sadly, free beer is not included when the “Beer Wars Live” event pours into theaters. Still, with an estimated more than 95 million beer drinkers in the States, this story of small, independent brewers trying to find footing in an increasingly complicated corporate landscape and the struggles that ensue should be of interest — especially to craft beer lovers.
Regal Cinema at Fairfield Commons in Beavercreek is the only local theater that will be showing “Beer Wars Live.” Tickets for the event are available at Regal’s box office and at www.FathomEvents.com. For a complete list of theater locations, click here.
Check out the trailer below:
Whether you go or not, you still may be interested in some of these facts and figures we found on the beerwarsmovie.com Web site:
Eighty percent of the beer made in the United States is now controlled by two companies, one based in Belgium and one in South Africa.
The top American owned brewer is Boston Beer Company (Sam Adams).
On average, every American now lives within 10 miles of a brewery.
Beer is the second most popular beverage in the world, coming in behind tea.
Beer is sometimes referred to as “liquid bread” because brewer’s yeast is a rich source of nutrients. Beer can contain magnesium, selenium, potassium, phosphorus, biotin and B vitamins.
Beer is one of the most regulated industries in America with over 37,000 beer laws.
The United States is the only country in the world with a three tier system for alcohol distribution.
Directly and indirectly, the beer industry employs approximately 1.7 million Americans, paying them almost $55 billion in wages and benefits.
In 2006, the beer industry recorded 2.2% growth, hitting an all-time record of over 210 million barrels of beer.
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TweetApril-themed best bets at the bars
File your taxes, then go celebrate with a “tea” party
Tea Party at Wings Sports Bar, Wednesday, April 15
Celebrate Tax Day with a tax-free tea party at Wings Sports Bar and Grille. They’ll have specials on Long Island iced teas and Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea (70 proof sweet tea flavored vodka). Plus customers will pay no tax on their yummy tea drinks.
Where: Wings Sports Bar and Grille, 7902 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton
When: Wednesday, April 15
The bite: No cover
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TweetLocal Tater Tot eating contest to test local tummies
Mark your calendars: Bar Louie’s second annual “Rock the Tot” tater tot eating contest is set for Thursday, April 23.
If you’ve always felt like your appetite could give Takeru Kobayashi a run for his money and your love of the cylindrical french fry/hash brown hybrid rivals that of Napoleon Dynamite then this is the contest for you. To help add incentive, the winner will nab a $250 gift card and free tots for a year.
Registration begins at 7 p.m. on April 23 and the competition kicks off at 8 p.m. For those with a love of tots in more moderate doses, Bar Louie is offering a special on tots for $1.50 all week long beginning on April 20. We’ve posted the bar Louie flyer at the very bottom of this entry if you want to take a look for yourself.
So, how many tater tots do you reasonably think you could eat? I’m guessing I could only get through about a plate full before hitting my wall … lame, I know. Here’s a link to the Lounge Lizards Bar Louie review if you’re looking for more information including Bar Louie’s Beavercreek location. If you’re on the fence about joining in on the overeating extravaganza, check out these videos for the extra inspiration that you may be looking for.
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Tweet“Dayton Icon” to be decided tonight
Fox and Hound Pub & Grill, 2661 Fairfield Commons in Beavercreek, kicked off its own “American Idol” inspired karaoke talent competition on Monday, Jan. 26. The contest called “Dayton Icon concludes tonight, Monday April 6, when the winner will be revealed in the contest’s final installment.
The pub, which has locations in Ohio, Indiana, New Jersey, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Michigan, first introduced the competition last year at its Cincinnati location.
The final three contestants will compete for the $1,000 grand prize on Monday, April 6. The grand-prize winner will have the chance to advance to a regional competition in Indianapolis for a shot at another $1,000 prize.
Call (937) 426-4145 for more information.
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TweetLocal group organizes tour of Bourbon Country
If you’ve not been to America’s Bourbon country, this could be a fun way to go.
The WSU Alumni Association is plannning a two-day Kentucky Bourbon Tour - April 24 & 25, 2009.
A couple of years ago, I made the pilgrimage to the land of Bourbon and took the self-guided version of the tour along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, but a guided tour with a group of friends would have been a hoot!
The distilleries on the tour list include Heaven Hill, Maker’s Mark, Buffalo Trace and Woodford Reserve (my personal favorite).
You don’t have to be an alumni to go on the tour.
More information is available by calling Mary Johnson at (937) 775 3659 or by checking out the WSU Alumni Web site.
If you go be sure to tell us all about it!
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