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3/11 Rue Dumaine Thursday Bistro Special: Pheasant**-butternut squash hash served topped with 2 fried eggs, YUM!!-$18
3/11 - 3/12 Rue Dumaine Friday Bistro Special:Grilled duck breast*, Sarlot potatoes, wilted kale, Madeira reduction and pear** jam-$24, Saturday:Pan-seared venison medallions, Dauphinoise potatoes, brown butter dressed broccolini, cherry** jam garnished demi-glace reduction-$25
3/12 Rue Dumaine Friday Lunch Menu-Lunch menu for Friday, March 12th, 2010 (11:30-1:30pm)
3/14 Barbie's Bistro Now Serving BrunchSUNDAY, MARCH 14th, Barbie’s Bistro will begin our “Sunday Brunch” 11am until 2pm
3/16 Dayton Funny Bone Jim Breuer March 16 & 17
3/16 Nick's Restaurant Tuesday Trivia
3/16 El Meson Faustino Spanish Wine Dinner- From the Rioja region of Spain- this outstanding wines will be presented by the selected US rep. They will be matched by our own style of traditional tapas! reserve now! 7:00 pm $65 tax and tip not included!!
3/16 Inn at VersaillesWinemaker and Owner: Gregory Graziano,6:30 pm, $75 per person, inclusive
3/17 Nick's Restaurant St Patty's Day Party from 7pm-12a
3/18 Dayton Funny Bone Chinaman March 18-21
3/19 - 3/21 CLAM BAKE WEEKEND at The Dock in Enon A BUCKET FULL OF CLAM-BAKE FAVORITES STEAMED ON OUR OUTDOOR GRILL:FOUR LARGE SHRIMP, ONE DOZEN MUSSELS, ONE HALF POUND SNOW CRAB LEGS, FOUR MIDDLENECK CLAMS, A LINK OF ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE, AND CORN ON THE COB. ACCOMPANIED BY A DOCK SALAD, TWICE-BAKED POTAT
3/20 Nick's Restaurant Average Joe's Band from 8pm to 12a
3/23 The Wind's Spanish Wine Dinner Our favorite dinner of the year. Call 937-767-1144 for reservations.
3/24 McCormick and Schmick's Wine Dinner-431-9200
3/24 Nick's Restaurant Martini Tasting
3/25 Nick's Restaurant Cabbage Rolls $ 7.00
3/26 - 3/28 CARIBBEAN CRUISE Weekend at The Dock JOIN US AS WE CRUISE FROM KEY WEST (BLUE MARLIN STEAK), TO COZUMEL (FIESTA-CRUSTED GROOPER), TO OUR LAST PORT OF CALL, MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA (JERK RIBS)!!
4/1 Dayton Funny Bone Vince Morris April 1-4
4/13 McCormick and Schmick's Wine Dinner call 431-9200 for reservations
4/14 Nick's Restaurant Wine Tasting Hosted By Brandeberry Winery
4/15 - 4/18 Dayton Funny Bone John Heffron April 15-18..Winner of Last Comic Standing 2
4/21 The Winds Cafe Dinner and Wine Tasting with Dan Philips of the Grateful Palate
4/27 - 4/28 The Winds Cafe Provence and Southern French Dinner..A multi–course dinner. 55. or 65. with wines. Does not include tax or gratuity. Call 937-767-1144 for more information and reservations
5/13 McCormick and Schmick's 98 Beavercreek Wine Dinner call 431-9200 for reservations
5/14 Brew HAHA Come sample a variety of Brews and Miami Valley Restaurants, and enjoy LIVE Comedy. Acts TBA. Located on Monument right infront of the Dragon's Stadium.
6/7 Miami Valley Restaurant Association Annual Golf Outing Yankee Trace, Shot gun start at 12pm $ 125 per golfer, includes cart, drinks, prizes, lunch and dinner..Space is limited!!
6/16 American Ale Idol Audition- Soft Rock Cafe Soft Rock Cafe in Centerville at 7pm. The American Ale Idol will take place 9/18/10 on stage at RiverScape during the Taste of Miami Valley. Auditions will begin June 16 thru September 1 to select the Top Ten Finalists in the Miami Valley. Auditions will
6/17 McCormick and Schmick's Wine Dinner call 431-9200 for reservations
6/19 2nd Annual Amazing Race at The Greene Teams of 2 will reace through out The Greene to win prizes and the chance to be the 1st Team Champs
6/24 American Ale Idol Audition- Norton's The American Ale Idol will take place 9/18/10 on stage at RiverScape during the Taste of Miami Valley. Auditions will begin June 16 thru September 1 to select the Top Ten Finalists in the Miami Valley. Auditions will be held at area sports bars on weekly
6/29 American Ale Idol Audition- Dark Horse Tavern The American Ale Idol will take place 9/18/10 on stage at RiverScape during the Taste of Miami Valley. Auditions will begin June 16 thru September 1 to select the Top Ten Finalists in the Miami Valley. Auditions will be held at area sports bars on weekly
7/11 American Ale Idol Audition- McGillicutty's The American Ale Idol will take place 9/18/10 on stage at RiverScape during the Taste of Miami Valley. Auditions will begin June 16 thru September 1 to select the Top Ten Finalists in the Miami Valley. Auditions will be held at area sports bars on weekly
7/14 McCormick and Schmick's 98 Beavercreek Wine Dinner call 431-9200 for reservations
7/14 American Ale Idol Audition- Cadillac Jack's Centerville The American Ale Idol will take place 9/18/10 on stage at RiverScape during the Taste of Miami Valley. Auditions will begin June 16 thru September 1 to select the Top Ten Finalists in the Miami Valley. Auditions will be held at area sports bars on weekly
7/21 Sneak Peek to Summer Restaurant Week 2010 Over 10 restaurants on hand, live music. Only TBA
7/22 American Ale Idol Audition-Soft Rock Cafe The American Ale Idol will take place 9/18/10 on stage at RiverScape during the Taste of Miami Valley. Auditions will begin June 16 thru September 1 to select the Top Ten Finalists in the Miami Valley. Auditions will be held at area sports bars on weekly
7/25 - 7/30 Summer Restaurant Week 2010 Enjoy a 3 course meal for only $ 20.10
8/5 American Ale Idol Audition- Norton's The American Ale Idol will take place 9/18/10 on stage at RiverScape during the Taste of Miami Valley. Auditions will begin June 16 thru September 1 to select the Top Ten Finalists in the Miami Valley. Auditions will be held at area sports bars on weekly
8/8 American Ale Idol Audition- McGillicutty's The American Ale Idol will take place 9/18/10 on stage at RiverScape during the Taste of Miami Valley. Auditions will begin June 16 thru September 1 to select the Top Ten Finalists in the Miami Valley. Auditions will be held at area sports bars on weekly
8/11 American Ale Idol Audition- Cadillac Jack's Centerville Quad Finals
8/18 McCormick and Schmick's Wine Dinner call 431-9200 for reservations
8/19 American Ale Idol Audition- Norton's Quad Finals
8/25 American Ale Idol Audition-Soft Rock Cafe Quad Finals
9/1 American Ale Idol Audition-The Greene Town Square Semi Finals. Tonight beginning at 6pm we will choose the final 10 to compete at American Ale Idol on stage at the The Taste of Miami Valley
9/16 McCormick and Schmick's 98 Beavercreek Wine Dinner call 431-9200 for reservations
9/17 - 9/18 Taste of Miami Valley featuring the 1st Annual Home Show Over 25 restaurants on hand serving samples, Live Music, Chef Demonstrations, Kids Cooking Classes, and a wide variety of Home Improvement Companies
9/17 Take a Sip For Scholarship Wine Tasting from 5 to 8pm
9/18 American Ale Idol -The Taste of Miami Valley Riverscape The winner will be chosen live on stage at The Taste of Miami Valley 9/18. Competition begins at 2:00pm
10/20 McCormick and Schmick's Wine Dinner call 431-9200 for reservations
11/9 McCormick and Schmick's 98 Beavercreek Wine Dinner call 431-9200 for reservations
12/9 McCormick and Schmick's Wine Dinner call 431-9200 for reservations
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June's Recipe Compliments of The Meadowlark Restaurant

 

 

Beets with Horseradish, Goat Cheese and Pecans

3-4  whole fresh beets; tops removed
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup mirin; (sweet cooking sake)
1 cup pure olive oil
1/2 cup jar horseradish
  salt and pepper
  crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
  chopped, toasted pecans

Roast the Beets:
Set the oven to 400 degrees. Lay a piece of foil in a small baking dish and
put the beets on the foil. Drizzle lightly with olive oil. Gather foil
around beets and crimp to seal. Roast for about 45 minutes, or until beets
pierce easily with a paring knife.

Make the Dressing:
Place orange juice, mirin, olive oil and horseradish in a bowl and slowly
whisk in the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Or, put it all in a jar
together and shake like mad!

Allow beets to cool, then gently peel and trim them. Cut them into
bite-size dice, about 3/4" square.

Arrange beets in one layer on a platter or individual plates or bowls.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon horseradish dressing liberally over
beets. Sprinkle well with crumbled cheese and pecans. Yum!

 

Welcome new MVRA Members:

The Wine Loft

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Bolt's Sports Cafe

Broad Street Grille Sidney

Norton's Bar and Grille

Pie Pizzaria

Urbana Country Club

Xocai Healthy Chocolate

Professional Innovations

Spinoza's

Treasure Island

Oscar's Bar and Grille

Super Fleet

Kent's Wood Fired Steak's

Welton's Catering and Dinners to Go

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Voted Best in Dayton by ActiveDayton.com

Congrats to our members:

Amar India
Voted best Indian Restaurant

El Rancho Grande
Voted Best Mexican Restaurant

Moraine Embassy
Voted best Mom & Pop Restaurant

Savona Ristorante
Voted Best Italian Restaurant

Pacchia
Voted Best Dessert Restaurant & Best Place to Take A First Date

Jay's Seafood
Voted Best Restaurant

Buffalo Wild Wings
Voted Best Local Sports Bar


Dayton Business Journal Readers Pick their Favorites

Beef O'Brady's top hamburger

Fleming's Steakhouse ties for Best Steak

 

 

 

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A Proud Member of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miami Valley Restaurant Association

Winter Restaurant Week January 24 thru 29th, 2010

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Sets all time record with over 21,000 meals sold!! Thank you Miami Valley! For the complete story by Mark Fisher from the Dayton Daily News click here

For a full list of menus

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Congratulations to Anne Kearney of Rue Dumaine for making the "Top 100 List" Read Mark Fisher's article for the full story click here

 

Amazing Race Winners 10/31/09

 

Congratualtions to Team Killers: Annie & Brian for winning the Amazing Race 10/31/09 in the Oregon District.

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The Top 5 Teams from Left to Right:

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Yellow: Team: Da'Burr's: Stephen and Tom (5th Place) Won two $ 25 VISA gift cards from DayAir, Grey: Team: The Killers: Brian & Annie (1st Place) Won Oregon District Prize Pack: including: Dinner for 2 at Jay's, Pacchia, Thai 9, Trolley Stop, Dublin Pub, Cafe Boulevard, Franco's, Coco's, two $ 25 gift certificates to Derailed, 2 over night stays at the Inn at the Port, and 2 Yoga Lessons. Green: Team: A Guy & A Doll: Wally & Jill (4th Place) two $ 50 gift certifcates to McCormick & Schmick's, Orange: Team: Racing Stripes: Jennifer and Amanda(2nd Place) won 2 F & S Harley Davidson jackets, and Navy Blue: Team: Epic Fail: Ashleigh & Blake (3rd Place) won 2 $ 50 gift certificates to Fleming's.

A Special Thanks to our sponsors: F & S Harley Davidson, Bath Fitter(Shirt Sponsor), Heidelberg Distributing, Carr Insurance, and Pepsi America's! Also a special thanks to our volunteers: The Bath Fitter event staff, Jessica S. our time keeper (what a tough job), Diane and Rick, Bettina and Bill, Donna Z, Kenny, Sara, and Pete Reilly. These events could not happen without our volunteers!! And my daughter Jordan who stayed up way past her bedtime to help me with all of the clues!

A special thanks to all of the businesses in the Oregon District who participated: Pacchia, Jay's, Oregon Express, Thai 9, Cafe Boulevard, Inn at the Port, 510 Fine Art Gallery, Trolley Stop, Glen Scott Tattoo, Dublin Pub, Derailed, and Ohio BudioKan.

Also thanks to all the teams that participated and raced for a good cause! We raised over $ 400 for the Susan G. Komen charity!

Thanks to Steve T and the Dublin Pub for the after party!

Become a fan of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association on Facebook and view more pictures and video from the race!!

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The Meadowlark

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Chef/Owner Elizabeth Wiley and Chef Dave Rawson along with their dedicated staff combine to create a small, contemporary, art-filled restaurant where the mood is relaxed, the service is welcoming and knowledgeable, and the food is fantastic. Serving lunch, dinner and a killer Sunday brunch, cooking is at the top of the list here, where everything coming out of the kitchen is made from scratch, including the ketchup and pickles that accompany our big, juicy sandwiches! Whether it’s crispy, slow-roasted chicken thighs, grilled fish with bold, fresh sauces, a plate of shrimp and grits or a portabello mushroom cooked like a steak, food and friendliness are the focus.

 

Says Wiley, “I wanted to run a casual place that set as high a standard for ingredient quality and cooking skills as you would find in a fine dining restaurant. I think with The Meadowlark we have really fulfilled that vision—it’s a great little place with an energetic, local vibe where you can get really good things to eat and drink”.

Located: 2094 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton, OH, Phone:937-434-4750

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

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In Loving Memory of Jay Haverstick – A Dayton Icon

On behalf of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association Board Members we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Haverstick family. Jay Haverstick was truly a pioneer in our industry and a true gentleman. Jay touched many people in his years with us and will remain a part of our community forever.  Jay’s death is a tremendous loss not only to the Miami Valley Restaurant Association and its members, but to Dayton and the Oregon District.  The well loved restaurateur was also an avid photographer, Jay took great pride providing his friends and guests with his yearly calendar that showcased his photographic skills. Jay was visiting Death Valley with a college friend, snapping photos of the sand dunes when he was reported missing early Tuesday May 19th. Park employees and other rescue personnel, aided by a California Highway Patrol helicopter, searched for Mr. Haverstick on Tuesday afternoon and resumed the search Wednesday morning. He was found dead on Wednesday afternoon.

The MVRA’s President, Amy Haverstick, (Jay’s daughter) Idy, (Jay’s wife) employees of Jay’s Seafood and the rest of the Haverstick family and friends, are in our thoughts and prayers.  

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Meetings, special Events or Catering

When Planning your next meeting or networking function check out the Miami Valley restaurants. most have private rooms and also offer off-site catering. Whether its a Wedding Reception or a business meeting check with our restaurants first. For a list of restaurants with private rooms click here.

 

 

The Best of Taste of Miami Valley 2008

Best Soup:
Jay's Seafood - Clam Chowder
Best Salad: 
Thai 9 - Beef Salad
Best Appetizer:
Cafe Boulevard- CornCorn Dip w/Pita Chip
Best Sandwich:
Coco's Bistro- Ahi Tuna Sliders
Best BBQ: 
Chappy's Tap Room & Grille- BBQ Ribs
Best Seafood: 
Cena- Brazilian shrimp casserole
Best Vegetarian:
Thai 9 - Tofu Salad
Best Entree:
Cena - Brazilian Beef Stew
Best Dessert: 
Ritter's Frozen Custard- Pumpkin Custard
Best Booth
The Dock
People's Choice:
Abuelo's Mexican Embassy