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    Food & Dining

    Samoas/Caramel deLites and Thin Mints Girl Scout cookies. NEW YORK TIMES/FILE
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    The sweetest season of the year: Girl Scout cookies on sale now
    Thirteen participating restaurants had a cocktail and culinary showdown at the Steam Plant in Dayton for the 11th annual Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders. ADAIR TUDOR/CONTRIBUTED
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    Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders crowns 2026 winners
    National Chili day. Contributed photo
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    National Chili Day: How restaurants across the Dayton region are celebrating
    Casey Sears says a seafood boil may sound intimidating and messy, but he makes it with just foil and a heat source, ignoring the the boil part and instead using steam. CONTRIBUTED
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    A simple Sunday dinner helped me rebuild connections after a big life change
    Shown in this photo to promote fish fry season is southern fried fish with toast, buttermilk breaded cod or catfish. ISTOCK
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    Where to get fish fry meals in Montgomery, Miami, Greene and Warren counties
    Pictured is a Green Mango Pineapple Lassi. CONTRIBUTED
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    Turning to smoothies to get through life’s daily grind
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    Family turns Caribbean dream into a Springboro escape with arepas and island-inspired...
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    Owner of news-themed sandwich shop inside Middletown brewery says it’s ‘high-energy’
    Pictured is packs of fresh salmon fillet from a display shelf in a grocery store. ISTOCK
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    Sea for yourself: Benefits of making fish your main protein
    Mexican Tomato Salsa with lime, onion, jalapeno pepper, parsley and tortilla chips. ISTOCK
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    It’s National Tortilla Chip Day, so get your dip on
    Oregon Express entryway at 336 E. Fifth St., Dayton. CONTRIBUTED
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    Upgraded menu, rotating cocktails, live music and pizza at Oregon Express
    The cafe space at Dayton Metro Library's downtown branch is now home to The Book Warm Cafe. SYDNEY DAWES/STAFF
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    The Book Worm Café opens at downtown Dayton Metro Library
    The District at Deerfield is on Parkway Drive in Deerfield Twp. and boasts residential properties, restaurants and more. CONTRIBUTED
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    The Eagle, Pepp & Delores joining Deerfield Twp. ‘District’ where PINS is located
    The Thai barbecue-glazed salmon with orzo and wild rice at J. Alexander's in Dayton has flavorful orzo with almond slivers, red winter wheat, cranberries, corn, currants, and other ingredients. RAY MARCANO/CONTRIBUTED
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    Review: J. Alexander’s has good food, but more importantly, honesty
    The Izzy's location on Ohio 63 in Monroe is expected to open in July, according to the owner. It will be the farthest northern location for the popular Cincinnati-based restaurant. RICK McCRABB/CONTRIBUTOR
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    Izzy’s opening kosher-style deli on Ohio 63 in Monroe
    Some of the seating options at Swoon Books and Wine in Oakwood. CONTRIBUTED
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    Read between the wines at Swoon, Dayton’s first romantic book store and wine bar
    A view from the balcony of The Silos among the many alive plants. CONTRIBUTED
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    Anne’s Spot: The Silos is a cozy winter escape in Dayton
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    At Lebanon’s Broadway Barrel House, the team delivers consistency - and tasty burgers
    Women harvesting fresh radish in farm. ISTOCK
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    Radishes are a root with serious travel energy
    Whisperz Speakeasy, a Prohibition-era style cocktail lounge, is located at 926 Watertower Lane in West Carrollton. FILE
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    Whisperz Speakeasy in West Carrollton will celebrate first year in business this weekend
    Grist, a dine-in and grab-and-go spot in Dayton, features salads, sandwiches and desserts for lunch and elevated dinner options that revolve around fresh pastas, bread and sauces. CONTRIBUTED
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    If someone gifted you a meal from anywhere in Dayton, what would you want?
    Toasted Brunch Bar + Cafe's second location, situated across from the Greene in Beavercreek. CONTRIBUTED
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    Toasted Brunch Bar + Cafe sets second Beavercreek location grand opening for Saturday
    Shop for good quality chocolate as that selection makes or breaks the flavor of mousse. CONTRIBUTED
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    A Valentine’s challenge: Make the meal, and cook with intention
    Bistecca is an upscale Italian steakhouse with a menu inspired by the flavors and aromas of Tuscany. BRANDON SMITH/CONTRIBUTED
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    Valentine’s Day places to eat, drink in the Dayton region
    The heart-shaped charcuterie board by A Pretty Picnic have a variety of specialty meats, gourmet cheeses, fresh fruits, snack nuts, sweet treats and house-made jams. CONTRIBUTED
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    Have a gouda Valentine’s Day: A Pretty Picnic has heart-shaped charcuterie boards
    Moriah Yux and Tara Moore pose with the Valentine’s Day pizza roll bouquet at Yellow Cab Tavern in Dayton. CONTRIBUTED
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    Yellow Cab has a $10 Valentine pizza roll bouquet you can send to your person
    Falcon Wings and Grill is opening on South Alex Road in West Carrollton. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    New restaurant Falcon’s Wings and Grill opens in time for Super Bowl
    A view of the Van Buren Room bar inside the Belle of Dayton CONTRIBUTED
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    Van Buren Room is an upscale, approachable cocktail bar in the Oregon District
    Currito, a fast-casual restaurant with a globally inspired menu featuring bowls, wraps, salads, smoothies, shakes and more, is opening its first location in the Dayton region at 1024 Miamisburg-Centerville Road in Washington Twp. FILE
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    Currito prepares grand opening of first Dayton-area location
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    Whiskey Yard opens with global menu, piano bar, 200‑bottle library
    Anything in your refrigerator's crisper drawer could be considered when making a soup; just aim to build on bold flavors. CONTRIBUTED
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    Not a fan of soup? Please explain yourself
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    Downton Dayton Arcade begins to open more to public, hosting more events
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