November 28, 201212 yr High-end wine and beer store coming to Troy When Bottle No. 121 opens in early January, residents in Troy and towns around it will no longer have to make the trek down to Dayton for craft beers and fine wines. Mallorie Brinkman and husband Brian Heggs are launching the upscale beer and wine store at 121 Public Square in downtown Troy because they saw a need in the northern market for high-end wine and beer. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2012/11/28/high-end-wine-and-beer-store-coming-to.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 4, 201311 yr Exclusive: Micro-distillery plans to open downtown The Oregon District is poised to get its first micro-distillery. Two local brothers signed a lease and applied for liquor permits to open the Belle of Dayton micro-distillery at 122 Van Buren St. in the Oregon District. The brothers are joining a crowd of micro-breweries opening downtown and near the Oregon District, hoping to ride the wave of enthusiasm for locally produced alcohol and to showcase Dayton’s aquifer. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2013/09/03/exclusive-micro-distillery-plans-to.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 25, 201411 yr Belle of Dayton distillery to open soon The Oregon District’s first distillery is getting ready to open soon. Michael LaSelle, co-owner of Belle of Dayton, gave me a tour of the progress so far. The fermentation setup and still are both operational, and the building just needs the final touches on the inside and outside before opening in June. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2014/04/24/sneak-peek-belle-of-dayton-distillery-to-open-soon.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 2, 201410 yr Dayton distillery gets international recognition One of Dayton’s newest distilleries has won an international award for its vodka. Belle of Dayton, which opened this summer at 122 Van Buren St. in the Oregon District, won a silver medal at the New York World Wine & Spirits competition, one of the largest competitions for the retail beverage industry in the world. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2014/10/01/dayton-distillery-gets-international-recognition.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 10, 201410 yr New downtown Dayton spot combines technology, trendy cafe Dayton’s coolest new space is getting ready to launch. Proto BuildBar — part cafe’, part innovation center — will open its doors on Oct. 25 at 534 East First St. in downtown Dayton. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2014/10/10/new-downtown-dayton-spot-combines-technology.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 15, 201410 yr New downtown Dayton club to open this weekend A long awaited club plans to open this weekend on Jefferson Street in downtown Dayton. MJ’s Cafe should open in its new location at 20 N. Jefferson St. on Thursday, if all goes well with the finishing touches, said owner Jerid Martel. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2014/10/15/new-downtown-dayton-club-to-open-this-weekend.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 16, 201410 yr I hate to say it, but do they really think moving is going to help them? Unless their new spot is drastically different I don't see anyone really choosing it over Masque. Most of its current clientele is just people doing something before going into Masque across the parking lot. I've also never seen MJs with more than maybe 20 people inside. And it's a big place. Always surprised to still see it open.
October 17, 201410 yr ^Interesting. I had no clue. Heard of MJ, and plenty of people I know frequent the Masque. But I never hear them mention MJ's. I guess there's a reason.... Oh well. Wishing them the best, the new digs look nice. And Dayton needs a decent, safe club scene (emphasis on safe - nothing scarier than being in an unsafe nightclub - happened to me once in West Virginia....). Masque does an excellent job, hope MJ's can match them.
November 11, 201410 yr New neighborhood bar to open in Washington Township A veteran of the local bar scene is preparing to open the newest neighborhood bar in Washington Township. MacKenzie Manley, who worked at the Pour Haus in Washington Township from 2006 to 2012, is finishing up construction on her new bar, Mack's Tavern, which she hopes to open by Dec. 1. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2014/11/11/new-neighborhood-bar-to-open-in-washington.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 19, 201410 yr Therapy Cafe remodels to expand reach A downtown Dayton bar and venue is revamping its image with a major remodel under new management. Therapy Cafe, located at 452 E. 3rd St., is in the midst of about $100,000 worth of renovations, said Nathaniel Campbell, a member of the new management team and director of public relations. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2014/11/18/therapy-cafe-remodels-to-expand-reach.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 10, 201410 yr Paint and drink studio to open second location One of the art and painting studios in the Dayton region is expanding with a second location. Pinot's Palette, a national chain that provides group art classes and sells wine and beer, will open a new location across from Wright State University. The paint-and-drink concept is popular all around the country with individuals and groups, and many companies book a private party for their employees around the holidays. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2014/12/09/paint-and-drink-studio-to-open-second-location.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 13, 201510 yr Dayton bourbon bar listed among 10 best in U.S. A downtown Dayton bar is getting ever more national attention. The Century Bar, at 10 S. Jefferson St., has been named one of the "10 Best Bourbon Bars in America" by Men's Journal. The Century is fully committed to the bourbon. Not only does it stock an impressive number of bottles, it also features tables made from Four Roses bourbon barrels with tops stained the color of Makers 46. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/02/12/dayton-bourbon-bar-listed-among-10-best-in-u-s.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 27, 201510 yr The Filling Station in Troy to reopen as new bar A large sports bar in Troy that closed last year will reopen under new management. Bethany Horn, co-owner of Cheeky Meat Pies at 2nd Street Market in Dayton, plans to open The Underground Sports Bar and Grill at 2331 W. Market St., which until a few months ago, was the popular Filling Station sports bar in Troy. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/02/27/the-filling-station-in-troy-to-reopen-as-new-bar.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 2, 201510 yr Dayton bourbon bar listed among 10 best in U.S. A downtown Dayton bar is getting ever more national attention. The Century Bar, at 10 S. Jefferson St., has been named one of the "10 Best Bourbon Bars in America" by Men's Journal. The Century is fully committed to the bourbon. Not only does it stock an impressive number of bottles, it also features tables made from Four Roses bourbon barrels with tops stained the color of Makers 46. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/02/12/dayton-bourbon-bar-listed-among-10-best-in-u-s.html They look so happy about it.
April 6, 201510 yr Fairborn sports bar scopes out second location in Kettering The owner of a wings and pizza bar in Fairborn is looking into opening a second location in Kettering. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/04/06/fairborn-sports-bar-scopes-out-second-location.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 8, 201510 yr Fairborn sports bar scopes out second location in Kettering The owner of a wings and pizza bar in Fairborn is looking into opening a second location in Kettering. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/04/06/fairborn-sports-bar-scopes-out-second-location.html Wright Wings is decent enough. It's too bad about Buckin' Donkey, though.
May 18, 201510 yr New restaurant to bring 50 beer taps to The Greene The Greene has signed a lease with a new restaurant that looks to capitalize on Dayton’s obsession with beer. World of Beer signed a lease for a new tavern at The Greene, according to the mixed-use center’s owner Olshan Properties, which announced the lease in its first quarter highlights. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/05/18/new-restaurant-to-bring-50-beer-taps-to-the-greene.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 21, 201510 yr Retro arcade opens in Huber Heights, plans to add bar A retro gaming and used video store has added a retro arcade and plans to add a bar. Vacs & Videos in Huber Heights last month converted some excess warehouse space into a 7,000-square-foot arcade and concession stand, and is holding a grand opening for the Retro-Mania Arcade on May 23. The arcade is located at 6185 Brandt Pike. More below: www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/05/20/retro-arcade-opens-in-huber-heights-plans-to-add.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 11, 20159 yr Dayton bar listed among ‘America’s Best Bourbon Bars’ A downtown Dayton bar is again in the national spotlight as one of the top bourbon bars in the U.S. The Century Bar — at 10 S. Jefferson St. — has been named among “America’s Best Bourbon Bars,” by The Bourbon Review. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/blog/morning_call/2015/07/dayton-bar-listed-among-america-s-best-bourbon.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 11, 20159 yr New jazz and blues club in works for Dayton region A new jazz and blues club looks to be in the works in downtown Miamisburg. Julie Delph, who owns Miami Valley Sports Bar, is working to set up the club, to be named Blue Note Bistro & Lounge, at 23 E. Central Ave. in downtown Miamisburg. While the city doesn't have full plans for the concept, it's intended to be a music club, said Chris Fine, development director for Miamisburg. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/09/10/new-jazz-and-blues-club-in-works-for-dayton-region.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 15, 20159 yr New jazz and blues club in works for Dayton region A new jazz and blues club looks to be in the works in downtown Miamisburg. Julie Delph, who owns Miami Valley Sports Bar, is working to set up the club, to be named Blue Note Bistro & Lounge, at 23 E. Central Ave. in downtown Miamisburg. While the city doesn't have full plans for the concept, it's intended to be a music club, said Chris Fine, development director for Miamisburg. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/09/10/new-jazz-and-blues-club-in-works-for-dayton-region.html This is great. Nothing against Jazz Central, they do a great job, but this is something the area needs, IMHO.
February 18, 20169 yr Middletown distillery looks to open this summer A new downtown Middletown distillery business is getting closer to opening. Mike Robinette, owner of Liberty Spirits, said he is working to launch the artisan distillery at 1357 Central Ave. around June or July. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2016/02/18/middletown-distillery-looks-to-open-this-summer.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 2, 20169 yr Louisville bar planning large Oregon District location A Louisville bar that specializes in its bourbon selection plans to open a large second location in the Oregon District around spring 2017. Troll Pub Under the Bridge, a bar and restaurant in downtown Louisville, intends to open a 6,500-square-foot location on Wayne Avenue in the Oregon District, said Ben Barker, general manager. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2016/04/01/exclusive-louisville-bar-planning-large-oregon.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 24, 20168 yr Fifth Street co-founder proposes 'brewcade' One of the founders of Fifth Street Brewpub is looking to open a combination craft beer bar and arcade concept near downtown Dayton. Tony Clark is proposing a "brewcade" concept in the Huffman Historic District, though the project depends on getting special voter approval in November to open the bar in a dry neighborhood. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2016/06/24/exclusive-fifth-street-co-founder-proposes.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 24, 20168 yr You know there's no turning back from gentrification in Ohio when even Dayton can't escape the barcade takeover! That said, seeing "cool" hipster stuff opening that far east is probably a bellweather that Huffman's next on the list for Extreme Makeover Dayton Edition. “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
June 25, 20168 yr Agreed. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 13, 20168 yr Downtown Dayton nightclub making a major rebrand A downtown Dayton nightclub is making changes and bringing in a well-known local face to help it re-brand. What was once Club Vex at 101 S. St. Clair St. is investing in a project that includes a renovation of its exterior facade and interior upgrades. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2016/07/12/downtown-dayton-nightclub-making-a-major-rebrand.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 15, 20168 yr Dayton bourbon bar named among best in U.S. The Century Bar in downtown Dayton can hang another proverbial banner on its wall. The regarded bourbon bar has been named among the top 80 spots for bourbon nationwide, according to The Bourbon Review magazine. It was the only Ohio bar to make the list. This marks the fourth straight year Bourbon Review has recognized The Century Bar. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/blog/morning_call/2016/07/dayton-bourbon-bar-named-among-best-in-u-s.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 28, 20168 yr Bar near University of Dayton plans renovation A popular bar near the University of Dayton is planning a renovation and second floor expansion. Timothy's Bar & Grill posted on Facebook it looks to renovate the outside of its building into a new look, which includes a patio. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2016/07/27/bar-near-university-of-dayton-plans-renovation.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 9, 20168 yr Paint-and-sip studio to hire up to 10, eyes further expansion A paint-and-sip studio expanding to Xenia will hire about six to 10 people and is weighing a third location in Columbus. Sip & Dipity Paint Bar recently announced plans for a new location at 65 S. Detroit St. in Xenia, two years after first launching in Springfield. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2016/08/09/paint-and-sip-studio-to-hire-up-to-10-eyes-further.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 21, 20168 yr New wine retailer, bourbon bar plans downtown Middletown location A new wine bar is opening in Middletown, joining a growing number of new businesses opening in downtown. West Central Wine is wrapping up renovations at 1120 Central Ave. and preparing to open Oct. 7 to coincide with First Friday activities in downtown. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2016/09/20/new-wine-retailer-bourbon-bar-plans-downtown.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 1, 20168 yr Germantown restaurant looking at downtown Dayton location A Germantown bar and restaurant appears to be weighing a downtown Dayton location. Mudlick Tap House has applied for a liquor license for the former Club Aquarius building at 135 E. Second St. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2016/09/30/germantown-restaurant-looking-at-downtown-dayton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 1, 20168 yr I'll be very happy to see another "normal" bar open downtown. Looks like it'll be a nice hangout spot. “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
November 9, 20168 yr 'Brewcade' approved in dry East Dayton neighborhood A craft beer bar and arcade project is moving forward after getting voter approval to open in a dry Dayton neighborhood. The bar, DK Effect, is on track to open around March in the Huffman neighborhood after getting the special approval it needed Tuesday night to sell liquor throughout the week. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2016/11/09/brewcade-approved-in-dry-east-dayton-neighborhood.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 10, 20168 yr its pretty incredible that there are enough old video games that are still around and can be made to work to fill all these barcade knockoffs you see popping up everywhere.
November 10, 20168 yr Cat café planned in (Downtown) Dayton A pair of entrepreneurs are working to open Dayton's first cat café. The concept of having coffee shops with separate spaces set aside for adoptable cats and humans to interact is still a relatively new and scarce business model in the U.S. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2016/11/10/exclusive-cat-caf-planned-in-dayton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 30, 20168 yr Scene75 founder opens up on Cleveland, Dayton expansions Scene75 could invest as much as $14.5 million to expand both in Cleveland and Dayton, its founder says. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2016/11/30/exclusive-scene75-founder-opens-up-on-cleveland.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 4, 20178 yr New tenant looking at former downtown Dayton bar site A new bar appears headed to downtown Dayton, after a business applied for a liquor license to open in Talbott Tower. The first-floor space at 121 Ludlow St. was formerly home to a different downtown bar, J-Alans, which closed in 2013. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/03/03/new-tenant-looking-at-former-downtown-dayton-bar.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 4, 20178 yr Glad to see businesses slowly marching further north and West from Fifth Street! “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
March 29, 20178 yr Craft beer bar/bike shop planned in Dayton region The shop and bar combo will neighbor other new and coming-soon downtown businesses. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/03/29/craft-beer-bar-bike-shop-planned-in-dayton-region.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 6, 20178 yr Dayton bar-arcade sets opening date A concept that combines arcade games with a craft beer bar is preparing to open this month in East Dayton. DK Effect will have a grand opening June 10 at 1600 E. Third St., where business owner Tony Clark and a group of investors bought a vacant store and transformed the building into a bar with 60 arcade games and 40 beers on tap. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/06/02/dayton-bar-arcade-sets-opening-date.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 16, 20177 yr Downtown Dayton businesses push 'Brunch Bill' to serve booze at 10 a.m. A group of downtown Dayton bars and restaurants want to make one hour a little happier. A group of 15 bars, restaurants and other businesses are campaigning to be able to sell Sunday liquor at 10 a.m., one hour earlier than is currently the law. They're being backed by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, which helped gather the signatures to place it on the ballot this November. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/08/16/downtown-daytonbusinesses-push-brunch-bill-to.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 8, 20177 yr 'Brunch Bill' passes, allowing additional hour of liquor sales in Oregon District, downtown Voters in Dayton's Precinct 1-B passed Issue 11 last night, approving an additional hour of Sunday liquor sales for the precinct's affected businesses. Precinct 1-B includes the Oregon District and parts of downtown Dayton, and currently has 37 liquor license holders. Previously, restaurants were required by law to wait until 11 a.m. to begin selling alcoholic drinks. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/11/08/brunch-bill-passes-allowing-additional-hour-of.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 15, 20187 yr Long-awaited Troll Pub in Dayton to open on St. Patrick's Day Two years after it announced it was coming to Dayton, the second location of a Louisville, Ky.-based sports bar will open this weekend in the Oregon District. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/03/15/long-awaited-troll-pub-in-dayton-to-open-on-st.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 9, 20187 yr Salon and wine bar planned for Oregon District The project would build an momentum already under way in the part of Dayton. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/04/09/salon-and-wine-bar-planned-for-oregon-district.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 9, 20187 yr The more stuff that gets added to Wayne, the happier I am. That street is going to be very different in the next 3-5 years between Third and Wyoming. “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
April 10, 20187 yr The more stuff that gets added to Wayne, the happier I am. That street is going to be very different in the next 3-5 years between Third and Wyoming. Wayne, from 5th south to Stewart (especially south of 35/Xenia and at the intersection with Wyoming), is the most crash-intensive stretch of road in greater downtown. Hopefully either that can change (ideally) or it at least doesn't hurt the development momentum.
April 10, 20187 yr That Xenia/Keowee/35/Wayne intersection is an absolute disaster. I don't know why anyone thought that was a good idea when they laid it out. Bike lanes and bumpouts would help out Wayne for sure. It's not a pleasant experience in its current form. “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
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