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Barnsider owner may open new restaurant in Riverside
RIVERSIDE — The owner of four Dayton-area independent restaurants is close to an agreement to build a restaurant in the Center of Flight development across from the National Museum of the United States Air Force, the owner and Riverside officials said today, April 20.
“My family and I agreed we are willing to do it, and we want to do it,” said Mary Miller, who with her family owns and operates The Barnsider in Harrison Twp., the Wellington Grille in Beavercreek, Harrison’s in Tipp City and the Blue Berry Cafe in Bellbrook. “I think it would be a great opportunity for us.”
Miller added, however, that nothing has been signed yet. “I want to see more detail and find out more about what’s expected of me,” she said.
Riverside City Manager Bryan Chodkowski confirmed this morning that both sides are close to reaching a lease agreement. “We’re fairly certain it will go forward in some form or fashion,” Chodkowski said.
A high-profile, anchor-type restaurant would attract business from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and “would be an important domino” in Riverside’s efforts to develop the 20-acre tract situated between Springfield Pike and Huberville Road across from the museum entrance, the city manager said.
Formerly the site of a DAP manufacturing plant and two hotels, the site underwent $1.8 million in environmental cleanup so it can be used again. A $5 million, 66-room Comfort Inn Suites Hotel has opened on two acres of the property.
City officials said in July 2008 they were prepared to offer incentives that could include providing land for free to an independent restaurant operator to locate at the site.
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By rachel
September 3, 2009 2:17 PM | Link to this
Hope they will keep the Barnsider, if they do.Been there a long time still going great, friendly service and good food
By Kelley
May 2, 2009 3:37 AM | Link to this
Thank You Dayton. For over 35 years we have strived to take care of our customers with personality, service and great food.
By Anita
April 21, 2009 1:24 PM | Link to this
I think that is great news. I live in Tipp City and Harrison’s has been a very positive business in the downtown. The owner’s do a very nice job with their locations. Best Wishes.
By Sam
April 21, 2009 1:11 PM | Link to this
Barnsider’s shrimp cocktail ,,,bestin Dayton and the sauce is awesome!!!!! Lookin’ forward to another great resturant that is run by this family!!
By Boomer
April 21, 2009 6:55 AM | Link to this
If they do it even half as good as the Barnsider, this place will be very successful. It’s in a great central location and will be easily accessible to those from Huber, East Dayton, Kettering and Centerville - we’ll be there. Best of luck! Meanwhile, please, people - stay on topic here (West Carrollton?? WTH???)
By TIM GLOTFELTER
April 20, 2009 9:00 PM | Link to this
IF IS EVEN CLOSE TO THE QUALITY, SERVICE AS MAIN ST., ILL BE THERE, WHAT A ASSET FO RIVERSIDE, WHETHER YOU LIKE THE GOVERNMENT OR NOT. ILL BET YOU IDIOTS NEVER ATE @ CITY HALL.
By Jon
April 20, 2009 5:44 PM | Link to this
Mary and Ray are absolutely the best people to deal with. They will make the restaraunt successful.
By Janice
April 20, 2009 5:33 PM | Link to this
I always liked Barnsider but surprised that they own Blueberry Cafe as well. I ate there for the first time this weekend and was rather disappointed. I ordered quiche and although the flavor was good, it obviously had been microwaved to heat it up and that made for a very rubbery piece of quiche… I’ll give it another try but wasn’t impressed with my first visit.
By chiefwino
April 20, 2009 4:59 PM | Link to this
Good Luck Mary & company. As a WPAFB employee and Riverside resident I look forward to welcoming you to the neighborhood. We had dinner at Wellington Grille last week as always food and service was good.
By Earl Pitts
April 20, 2009 4:42 PM | Link to this
Be careful - they will slap an income tax on you every time you go by there.
By You
April 20, 2009 4:35 PM | Link to this
New Carlisle Government is right up there with Riverside Government in being big bullies
By Ann
April 20, 2009 4:32 PM | Link to this
Your right-my bad
By Sheryl Cowers
April 20, 2009 4:26 PM | Link to this
This is great news. Each restaurant in the Barnsider family is great and the area really needs better options than chain dining and chinese buffets.
By Julie
April 20, 2009 4:20 PM | Link to this
It would be nice to see a quality restaurant in that area, but I do worry about the Riverside government in the way they handle tax revenues.
By flipper
April 20, 2009 4:16 PM | Link to this
I know Mary personally for over 30 years. She has always made her establishments tops in service and entrees. Any location would be a good location for her.
By To Ann
April 20, 2009 4:02 PM | Link to this
If you are already in “your city”, you don’t have to drive to “your city”. You’re already there.
By Can Say
April 20, 2009 3:24 PM | Link to this
I don’t know anything about the Riverside government, but I am not interested in moving. However, I am interested in trying the new restaurant when it opens.
By me
April 20, 2009 3:03 PM | Link to this
Maybe it was just your sorry butt is the problem and you didn’t like cleaning up your trash..they are trying to clean the place up.
By Can'tSay
April 20, 2009 2:26 PM | Link to this
I would not move into Riverside if my life depended on it. The Riverside Government is the worst. They are biggest Bullies.
By Stacy Law
April 20, 2009 2:17 PM | Link to this
YEAH! GO BARNSIDER!
By Henry Essick II
April 20, 2009 2:02 PM | Link to this
When I want a good meal, I usually think of the Barnsider or the Oakwood Club. Both offer good prices, great food and service. I’ve been a patron of The Barnsiders for years and will continue to dine there as long as they continue to maintain their currrent level of quality.ars
By Ann
April 20, 2009 1:49 PM | Link to this
As a resident of Riverside I am excited at the new prospect of a higher class restaurant coming to the Center of Flight area. My husband and I have talked in length about a nice restaurant coming to the Center of Flight for some time. We only see one problem—-the restaurant will have so much business we may have to wait in line for a “long time”—-but it will be worth the wait. We drive to restaurants in Beavercreek and Centerville to dine with many friends. How wonderful it will be to drive to our city and enjoy a wonderful meal.