The 7th annual Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders is going down from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4 at The Steam Plant.
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Credit: Chris Stewart
Credit: Chris Stewart
This year’s event will feature mixologists from 14 restaurants. Each drink will be paired with food from the respective restaurants.
Tickets are $25 and include four drink samples and food from each of the restaurants. Designated driver tickets are $19 and include all food samples. Additional flight cards can be purchased at the event for $5. VIP tickets are sold out. Tickets can be purchased online at universe.com or by visiting Mr. Boro's Tavern.
Participating restaurants and dishes in the 2020 Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders include:
(We will update this list as more information is available)
• Amber Rose Restaurant and Catering
• Archers Tavern Kettering
• Calypso Grill and Smokehouse
• Carillon Brewing
• Carvers Steaks & Chops
• El Meson
• Giovanni's
• Meadowlark
• Mr. Boro's Tavern
• Roost Modern Italian
• Tavern at the Greene
• Wandering Griffin
• Wheat Penny Oven and Bar
• The Winds Café
PAST WINNERS
2019 - Defending Champion: Meadowlark Caroline Porter “Dutchess of Earl”
2018 — Brock McKibben of Wheat Penny “Merchant’s Wife”
2017 — Bill Castro of El Meson “Tamiami Miami”
2016 — Nikolaus Hunt of Coco’s Bistro “Coco’s Ruby Slipper”
2015 — Amber Brady of Lily’s Bistro “Rosemary’s Babee”
2014 — Dustin Wade of Meadowlark “The Root of All Evil”
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WANT TO GO?
What: Miami Valley Restaurant Association's 7th annual Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders
When: Wednesday, March 4 from 6-9 p.m.
Where: The Steam Plant, 617 East Third St., Dayton
Cost: General admission tickets are $25 and designated driver tickets are $19. VIP tickets are sold out.
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