The popular promotion serves diners well, offering them the opportunity to try new dishes and locations at a special price. In turn, restaurants are able to get in front of a new audience. As an overall feel-good bonus, a portion of the proceeds helps raise money for charity.
SNEAK PEEK EVENT
Kicking the week of dining celebrations off is the Sneak Peek to Winter Restaurant Week happening Jan. 20. Tickets are $20.16, and $28.16 (includes a wine tasting) for the event being held at White Allen European Auto from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Last year the event sold out, so get your tickets now if you think you might want to attend.
It’s an event that I almost always attend. It’s a great way to sample many of the dishes that will be served and see familiar faces. This year, Basil’s on Market, Coco’s Bistro, El Meson, Figlio, Jay’s Seafood, Meadowlark, Nibble’s Restaurant, Sea Jax Tavern, Station House and Wheat Penny will all be on hand offering ticket holders a sneak peek of the gastronomic goodies they are planning for Restaurant Week.
HISTORY LESSON
This promotion was established in 2006 as a way to generate interest during a traditionally slow time for restaurants with challenging weather and a lull after the holidays.
Its popularity both with restaurants and with diners led to the Summer Restaurant Week event.
“I think more and more people in the area are learning about Restaurant Week, and once they hear about it they get excited and tell their friends,” said Amy Zahora, executive director of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association. “With the majority of our restaurants that participate being independents, it’s a wonderful way to really support the restaurant community. We are blessed to have so many fantastic and unique restaurants in the area.”
Last year, Zahora says 8,988 Winter Restaurant Week meals were sold.
If you are out and about during Restaurant Week and discover something you love, be sure to shoot me a note and a photo. We’d love to feature some of your favorite dishes in upcoming coverage!
2016 WINTER RESTAURANT WEEK PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
The following is a list of the businesses scheduled to participate in the 2016 Miami Valley Restaurant Associations' Winter Restaurant Week. Please note — this list of participating restaurants is subject to change and reservations may be required from some participating locations. Calling ahead is always recommended for details, hours and reservations. For the most up-to-date list and information visit http://dineoutdayton.com and Dayton.com.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
DAYTON
Amber Rose, 1400 Valley St., Dayton, (937) 228-2511
Coco's Bistro, 250 Warren St., Dayton, (937) 228-2626
Franco's Ristorante Italiano, 824 E. Fifth St., Dayton, (937) 222-0204
Jay's Seafood Restaurant, 225 E. Sixth St., Dayton, (937) 222-2892
Lily's Bistro, 329 E. Fifth St., Dayton, (937) 723-7637
Salar Restaurant and Lounge, 400-410 E. Fifth St., Dayton, (937) 203-3999
Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, (937) 461-1101
Wheat Penny, 515 Wayne Ave, Dayton, (937) 496-5268
BUTLER TWP.
Buckhorn Tavern, 8800 Meeker Road, Butler Twp., (937) 890-3261
KETTERING
Christopher's Restaurant, 2318 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering, (937) 299-0089
Figlio, 424 E. Stroop Road in the Town & Country shopping center, Kettering, (937) 534-0494
Mamma DiSalvo's, 1375 E. Stroop Road, Kettering, (937) 299-5831
McGillicutty's Pub, 1980 E. Whipp Road, Kettering, (937) 436-0057
Sea Jax Tavern, 5900 Bigger Road, Kettering, (937) 439-1664
HARRISON TWP.
The Barnsider, 5202 N. Main St., Dayton, (937) 277-1332
CENTERVILLE
Carvers Steaks & Chops, 1535 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Centerville, (937) 433-7099
Chappy's Social House, 7880 Washington Village Drive, Centerville, (937) 439-9200
Kabuki, 848 S. Main St., Centerville, (937) 435-9500
Station House, at St. Leonard Franciscan, 8200 Provincial Way, Centerville, (937) 439-7154
Sweeney's Seafood Bar and Grill, 28 W. Franklin St., Centerville, (937) 291-3474
WASHINGTON TWP.
The Chop House, 7727 Washington Village Drive, Washington Twp., (937) 291-1661
Meadowlark, 5531 Far Hills Ave., Washington Twp., (937) 434-4750
The Melting Pot, 453 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Washington Twp., (937) 567-8888
MORAINE
Chappy's Tap Room & Grille, 2733 W. Alex-Bell Road, Moraine, (937) 299-7427
MIAMI TWP.
PF Changs, Dayton Mall, 2626 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Miami Twp., (937) 428-6085
WEST CARROLLTON
El Meson, 903 E. Dixie Drive, West Carrollton, (937) 859-8229 (Click here to see menu)
VANDALIA
Bunker's Sports Bar & Grill, 893 E. National Road, Vandalia, (937) 890-8899
MIAMI COUNTY
TROY
Basils on Market, 18 N. Market St., Troy (937) 875-2068
The Caroline, 5 S. Market St., Troy, (937) 552-7676
La Piazza, 2 N. Market St., Troy, (937) 339-5553
TIPP CITY
Hickory River Smokehouse, 135 S. Garber Drive, Tipp City, (937) 669-2271
GREENE COUNTY
BEAVERCREEK
Pasha Grill, 72 Plum St., The Greene, Beavercreek, (937) 429-9000
Wellington Grille, 2450 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, (937) 426-4600
FAIRBORN
Packy's Sports Bar and Grill, 10823 Chidlaw Rd., Fairborn, (937) 879-2696
YELLOW SPRINGS
Sunrise Cafe, 259 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, (937) 767-7211
The Winds Cafe and Bakery, 215 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, (937) 767-1144
XENIA
Nick's Restaurant, 1443 North Detroit Street, Xenia, (937) 372-3202
CLARK COUNTY
ENON
The Dock, 250 W. Main St., Enon, (937) 864-5011
SPRINGFIELD
Season's Bistro & Grille, 28 S. Limestone St., Springfield, (937) 521-1200
WARREN COUNTY
SPRINGBORO
SG75 Gastro Pub, 75 N. Main St., Springboro, (937) 550-4400
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