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Mark Fisher

E-mail Mark Fisher at mfisher@daytondailynews.com
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Food and dining reporter

Mark Fisher, a 1981 graduate of Ohio State University and a 1976 graduate of Beavercreek High School, is a third-generation Dayton-area resident who has worked for the Dayton Daily News since 1983. He covered higher education and K-12 education accountability issues for nearly 20 years before taking over the food and dining beat in 2006. He also has written a wine column for the newspaper since 1989. He writes the Taste: Dayton Food and Restaurants and Uncorked blogs for the newspaper's web site. He and his wife Julie, who teaches at Fairmont High School, live in Kettering and have two adult sons who are Fairmont graduates.

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Duke’s owner turns to public for help in court case

7:49 PM Sunday, February 7, 2010

WEST CARROLLTON — The embattled owner of Duke’s restaurant, whose restaurant twice has been shut down by a federal judge because of a lawsuit filed against him by the former owner of Dominic’s restaurant, is adopting a new tactic: public pressure.

Restaurant Week promotion serves up another winner

7:48 PM Thursday, February 4, 2010

By all accounts, diners thronged to area restaurants last week to participate in the Miami Valley Restaurants Association’s Restaurant Week.

High-alcohol wines can strike a sour note

7:47 PM Thursday, February 4, 2010

Earlier this week, I was rummaging for a “big red” to go with barbecue ribs and pulled out an Australian shiraz that was labeled 15.

L’Auberge to host Super Bowl buffet

3:56 PM Thursday, February 4, 2010

KETTERING — The Bar at L’Auberge, 4120 Far Hills Ave., will host a Super Bowl Party on Sunday, Feb. 7.

Coco's to spotlight Stivers performers

3:54 PM Thursday, February 4, 2010

DAYTON — Coco’s Bistro, 515 Wayne Ave., has teamed up with Stivers School for the Arts musicians to create “Savor Your Sunday” events throughout February.

Top romantic dining spots

6:38 PM Tuesday, February 2, 2010

What's your criteria for a romantic restaurant? An intimate atmosphere, perhaps? High-quality food? Attentive service? Well-executed drinks?

Or all of the above?

We thought so.

Casual dining spots expand Restaurant Week’s menu

5:46 PM Saturday, January 23, 2010

Like many of her fellow restaurant and tavern owners, Tammy Jackson was searching for any way possible to drum up new business for her Springs Bar & Grill in Springboro.

Boulevard Haus serves hearty German fare in the Oregon District

4:32 PM Thursday, January 21, 2010

DAYTON — I suspect I was not alone in greeting the announcement that Cafe Boulevard would morph into Boulevard Haus, a German restaurant, with considerable skepticism.