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Next week’s Restaurant Week attracts some new, high-profile participants
Some rather high-profile restaurants have joined the list of eateries participating in the summer 2008 Restaurant Week that starts Sunday, July 27, and extends through Friday, Aug. 1. Restaurants offering the special meals for the first time include Rue Dumaine, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, J Alexander’s Restaurant and Barleycorn’s. Two other first-timers have opened in recent weeks: Rudy’s Churrascaria in Germantown, and Kohinoor Palace in Miami Twp. The Caroline in Troy and Fairlawn Steakhouse in Greenville have also signed up to offer the three-course meal deals for the first time.
Most of you know the drill: Restaurant Week diners enjoy a three-course meal for $20.08, with restaurants donating $1 for each meal to local charities. This year’s beneficiaries are The Food Bank and the Miami Valley Restaurant Association’s Educational Foundation. The twice-a-year promotion has proven popular with diners, some of whom map out a five-day plan to take full advantage of the low prices.
“Guests love this promotion because it’s priced so reasonably, restaurants like it because it comes at the end of what is traditionally a very slow business month for the industry, and the non-profits we partner with love it because it’s some of the easiest fundraising they do during the year,” said Lisa Grigsby, executive director of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association.
“Each time we’ve done this promotion is has grown a little,” Grigsby said. “This year with the economy we are cautiously optimistic. I think that many people who have been cutting back and cooking at home may be willing to go out and enjoy a three-course meal for just $20.08, especially knowing that a portion of the proceeds will be going to the Food Bank.”
The restaurant association held a “sneak peek” event last night (7-22-08) in downtown Dayton at which 10 restaurants — Bahn Mai Thai Cafe, Bullwinkle’s, Barleycorn’s, Chappys Tap Room & Grille, Chin’s Ginger Grill, Coco’s Bistro, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, Jay’s Restaurant, Madison’s Bistro and The Chimneys Inn — prepared and served some of the courses that will be part of their Restaurant Week menus.
I wasn’t able to sample every restaurant’s offerings, but the highlights included the Sweet & Savory Pork Tenderloin topped with Tomato & Onion Chutney from Coco’s Bistro; Salmon Ravioli with Wild Mushrooms and Spinach from Jay’s Restaurant; Ginger Lime Ahi Tuna atop a black bean-corn-rice mixture from Bullwinkle’s; and Panang Shrimp atop Burmese Rice from Bahn Mai Thai Cafe.
Reservations for Restaurant Week are a must. Restaurant owners strongly recommend calling to check on availability and hours.
Be aware that some restaurants are closed Sunday or Monday — or in some cases, closed both days — so calling ahead will avoid disappointment. And remember that tax, tip and beverages are not included in the $20.08 price.
Two restaurants that are otherwise open to members only — the Dayton Racquet Club and Greene Country Club — will be open to the public during restaurant week.
Click here to take a look at the all-important menus, which also show what nights the restaurants are closed.
And to view a list of participating restaurants and their phone numbers, click on “continue reading.”
Participating Restaurants
Amber Rose Restaurant, (937) 228-2511
Bahn Mai Thai Cafe, (937) 435-0624
Barleycorn’s, (937) 848-6999
Benham’s Restaurant & Catering, (937) 228-7041
Buckhorn Tavern, (937) 890-3261
Bullwinkle’s Top Hat Bistro, (937) 859-7677
C’est Tout, (937) 298-0022
Cafe Boulevard, (937) 824-2722
Caffe Anticoli, (937) 890-0300
The Caroline, (937) 552-7676
Carvers, (937) 433-7099
Cena, (937) 438-2362
Chappy’s Tap Room & Grille, (937) 299-7427
Chin’s Ginger Grill, (937) 667-6664
Christopher’s, (937) 299-0089
CoCo’s Bistro, (937) 228-2626
Dayton Racquet Club, (937) 224-4381
The Dock, (937) 864-5011
El Meson, (937) 859-8229
Fairlawn Steak House (Greenville), (937) 548-2262
Figlio: (937) 534-0494
Fleming’s, (937) 320-9548
Greene Country Club, (937) 767-5621
J. Alexanders, (937) 435-4441
Jay’s, (937) 222-2892
Kohinoor Palace, (937) 838-3767
L’Auberge*, (937) 299-5536
La Piazza, (937) 339-5553
Madison’s Bistro, (937) 435-7080
McCormick & Schmick’s, (937) 431-9200
Meadowlark, (937) 434-4750
Oakwood Club, (937) 293-6973
Pacchia, (937) 341-5050
Roush’s Restaurant, (937) 878-3611
Rudy’s Churrascaria, (937) 353-7375
Rue Dumaine, (937) 610-1061
Savona, (937) 610-9835
Sweeney’s Seafood House, (937) 291-3474
Thai 9, (937) 222-3227
The Chimney’s Inn, (937) 847-0800
The Winds, (937) 767-1144
*In addition to a $20.08 special in its Bistro, l’Auberge will have reduced pricing on a prix fixe option in its Dining Room.
Source: The Miami Valley Restaurant Association
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By Joanie
August 1, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this
We ate at the Meadowlark once. We won’t go back. the food was pretentious and the service was mediocre. We enjoy trying new restaurants during restaurant week, but since we live out of Montgomery County, we don’t usually find the time during the week. We are pleased that new restaurants are participating each time. We plan to try the Fairlawn in Greenville.By kittysoph
August 1, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this
I agree, William, the Meadowlark is fantastic. They cook with the fresh ingredients and TLC that I would use when making a meal for special guests at home. Service is very good and they have a pleasant, intimate atmosphere.By William
July 29, 2008 7:36 PM | Link to this
The Meadowlark Restaurant is the best kept secret in Dayton…the food is spectacular and the service is great.By Kim
July 29, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
Last night I dined at Carver’s again and enjoyed another wonderful meal. I had the Romaine Salad w/o the onions and peppers,Prime Rib, Baked Potato w/sour cream and butter, and the Creme Brulee. It wasn’t that crowded at 5:15 and the service was very good.By Michael
July 24, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this
I think my wife and I will try one or two places we haven’t been. The list is impressive, and the menus look great. Creme brulee for dessert is always a winner with me.By Nancy Bentley
July 24, 2008 2:43 AM | Link to this
All I can say is… I wish I lived closer to Dayton! These menus sound fantastic.