December 1, 20231 yr Quick-serve Mexican restaurant coming to prominent part of the region A quick-serve Mexican restaurant chain is planning to open a new location in a former Taco Bell that has been vacant since the pandemic. The owner expects the store to be one of his "best-selling" locations. Victor's Taco Shop is renovating the roughly 2,000-square-foot space at 5837 Far Hills Ave. in Washington Township, with plans to open the location in early 2024. The chain is planning to utilize both the drive-through and dining room; many of the restaurant's locations are drive-through only. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2023/11/30/victors-taco-shop-kettering.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 5, 20231 yr Third Perk Coffeehouse to shutter downtown location, plans for expansion A well-known Dayton coffee shop is closing its doors this month. Juanita-Michelle Darden says her downtown Third Perk Coffeehouse & Wine Bar will close permanently after Dec. 9. But the entrepreneur has major plans on the west side of Dayton. Darden says in 2022 she purchased a building at 3907 W. Third Street for $100,000. That building will reopen in spring 2024 as Third Perk, selling coffee, ice cream and donuts. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2023/12/05/third-perk-closing-book-launch.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 2, 20241 yr Five Grains Noodle House to open in former Chop Suey restaurant space in Kettering Five Grains Noodle House is opening Thursday, Dec. 28 in the former location of Chop Suey at 1465 E. Dorothy Lane in Kettering. Owner Yaqin Jing and her husband, Zeng Siong, wanted to open Five Grains Noodle House after operating four restaurants south of China. Five Grains Noodle House is a popular restaurant chain in China with 4,700 stores. The closest to Ohio is in Fremont, Calif. More below: https://www.dayton.com/what-to-know/five-grains-noodle-house-to-open-in-former-chop-suey-restaurant-space-in-kettering/KSZKWWQC55BQXA6GHQLS2FR22A/ “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
January 4, 20241 yr Local staple to revive iconic Golden Nugget space, one of region's largest companies involved The former space of the iconic Golden Nugget Pancake House, which closed during the pandemic, will soon once again have life. Blue Berry Cafe, a breakfast and lunch staple, will make its first venture outside of Bellbrook with plans to open up later this year in the over 7,000-square-foot Golden Nugget space at 2932 S. Dixie Drive in Kettering. Dating to the 1960s, the Golden Nugget was a longtime favorite among Daytonians. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/01/03/blue-berry-cafe-golden-nugget.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 18, 20241 yr Fast-casual Indian restaurant secures second Dayton location, has franchising plans A fast-casual Indian restaurant in the region is expanding, with plans to open a location near the Dayton Mall in May and begin a nationwide franchising program. The Twist Indian Grill has secured a 3,500-square-foot location at 39 S. Springboro Pike in Miamisburg — the former location of Curry & Grill before it moved after a fire. It will be equipped with a bar and outdoor seating. Co-founder and CEO Maulin Patel described the restaurant as traditional Indian recipes served "Chipoltle style." At Twist, customers can pick from a variety of dishes — like burritos, rice bowls and tacos — and customize them with a choice of rice, curry, protein and cold toppings. The restaurant also has an app that customers can use to order carryout or delivery. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/01/18/the-twist-indian-grill-miamisburg-franchising.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 23, 20241 yr Great shame... Taco John's officially enters Dayton region, plans another location near Wright-Patt Taco John's has officially entered the Dayton region — and has laid out plans for another location near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The Wyoming-based quick-service taco chain is open at 4045 Wilmington Pike in Kettering. The 2,100-square-foot location near a Meijer is open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day — joining other nearby fast food staples, like McDonald's, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Dunkin'. Taco John's also has approvals in place for a 2,100-square-foot location at 115 Woodman Drive in Riverside, close to Wrigth-Patterson Air Force Base. The restaurant will be equipped with 38 seats and a drive-through, according to site plans submitted to the city. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/01/22/taco-johns-kettering-riverside.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 26, 20241 yr Fast-casual chicken chain is flying into Dayton; see details A growing fast-casual chicken restaurant just inked a deal to bring several locations to the Dayton region. These restaurants will be the first Ohio locations for the brand. Slim Chickens, a fast-casual franchise restaurant featuring dine-in and drive-thru services, recently signed a deal that will bring 25 locations to Ohio. A number of these locations are planned for the Dayton region. Spearheading the new stores is seasoned Slim Chickens restaurant operator Big Star Chicken, which currently has Slim Chickens stores in the Austin and San Antonio, Texas markets. The group looks to aggressively develop the high-volume quick service restaurant chicken brand. In addition to Dayton, the group is targeting Columbus and Cincinnati for locations. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/01/25/slim-chickens-dayton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 1, 20241 yr Big Star Chicken president shares big plans for restaurant coming to Dayton region On a drive through the Dayton region, Dan McGrath knew it would be the perfect place for the first crop of a new fast-casual chicken restaurant. “I think Dayton is a little tighter knit community and just had a little different feel,” said McGrath, president of Big Star Chicken. “I think it'd really be a good start for us." Big Star Chicken announced last week that 25 Slim Chickens stores will be coming to Ohio and are planned to find homes across the Dayton, Columbus and Cincinnati markets. While there isn’t a set number of stores planned for the Dayton region, McGrath is currently working with a broker to scout the right locations for the first crop of Dayton stores. With options available on the north side of Dayton, McGrath said that he and his team are looking at the whole region and they’re open to any good sites that come their way. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/02/01/big-star-chicken-dayton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 22, 20241 yr @BigDipper 80 Springfield. Is. Winning. New Mexican restaurant with modern flare coming to Dayton region; see details A Mexican restaurant with a modern flare is coming to the Dayton region. This marks the second business for two brothers and will add more jobs to the region. Casa Centro is a restaurant coming to the Bushnell Building in downtown Springfield. The menu will feature a variety of hand-crafted cocktails to complement authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. For owner Armando Soto, it’s an opportunity to bring a little piece of home back to Springfield. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/02/21/casa-centro-springfield.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 22, 20241 yr Not sure how, but Springfield is: Edited February 22, 20241 yr by BigDipper 80 “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
February 23, 20241 yr Legacy Pancake House takes over Holly's Home Cooking in West Carrollton It’s official, the Legacy Pancake House has found a new home in West Carrollton. In October, the business’ original location burned down and ever since, the community has been asking its owners to rebuild. It will take over the site of Holly’s Home Cooking, between East Central Avenue and East Dixie Drive. Holly's just announced it will be closing its doors Thursday, reports our news partners at Dayton 24/7 Now. “To see a home-run business, something happen to it, it’s sad," said Kim Pritchett, a West Carrollton resident. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/02/22/legacy-pancake-hollys-home-cooking.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 12, 20241 yr National chain restaurant opens new facility in Centerville A national chain restaurant recently opened its doors in Centerville. The brand-new facility promises to be more eco-friendly than its predecessors and marks the first rebranded location to open in Dayton. Outback Steakhouse launched a new restaurant in Centerville that promises to leave a smaller carbon footprint. The restaurant is celebrating the grand opening of its next generation restaurant model, which features a smaller footprint and modern Australian atmosphere. The new restaurant - located at 5181 Cornerstone North Blvd. - welcomed its first guests on Tuesday, March 12. The average Outback Steakhouse is 6,000-square-feet, but the Centerville restaurant, which stands at 5,000-square-feet, optimizes back-of-house space to reduce its footprint. The Centerville restaurant features a large, centrally located bar inspired by the Great Barrier Reef and a dining room that accommodates approximately 187 guests. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/03/12/outback-steakhouse-centerville.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, 20241 yr Italian eatery to open in under-construction housing community A local restaurant plans to open the doors to its second location in the Dayton region after a successful 20 years in its existing spot. The eatery will open in an under-construction housing community later this summer. Troni’s Italian Bistro is set to open its new location at 3855 Lower Market St. in Lebanon. The location will open in July, serving Italian fare with a full bar. The restaurant sits within Union Village — a massive long-term housing project, bringing 4,500 new homes to a 1,230-acre site with up to one million square feet of commercial space. Troni’s restaurant will add to the community’s existing amenities in walking distance of brand-new homes. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/03/15/troni-s-italian-bistro-coming-to-union-village.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 20, 20241 yr New pizza place plots Dayton-area location The city of Miamisburg looks to get a new restaurant. The restaurant, dubbed Red Bird Pizza, is planning their first location at 18 N. 2nd St. in downtown Miamisburg, according to city documents. The eatery is an artisanal New York-style pizzeria that has a small menu highlighting in-season, as local as possible ingredients. The menu will feature New York-style pizza along with calzones, select small plates, hot sandwiches, salads and desserts. A small menu of craft cocktails, draft root beers and soft drinks will complement the menu. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/03/19/red-bird-pizza-miamisburg-downtown.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 23, 20241 yr Expanding drive-through coffee shop aims for Dayton The influx of chains introducing their Dayton-area first is set to continue as a national drive-through coffee chain plots its first regional location. 7 Brew Coffee, a drive-through only business based in Arkansas, seeks to plant its feet in the Dayton region. If approved, the development would occupy at 0.5-acre vacant site at 2001 E. Main St. in Springfield. 7 Brew is a rapidly growing coffee brand aiming to revolutionize how customers experience drive-through coffee service and think about their morning energy boost. 7 Brew serves espresso-based coffee, chillers, teas, infused energy, sodas and more. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/03/22/7-brew-proposes-first-dayton-location.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 26, 20241 yr New restaurant to open in downtown Dayton’s largest office tower A local Italian eatery bearing a well-known last name is opening its doors in downtown Dayton’s largest office tower. Troni’s Pizza and Pasta is coming soon to the lobby of Stratacache Tower on North Main Street. The restaurant will reside in the space where Carmen’s Deli & Bistro once occupied. Carmen’s Deli & Bistro served as the Stratacache dining spot since 2013 but closed its doors in April of last year. Since then, the space has been vacant, and Stratacache Property Manager, Cheri Kaman, said while they had a few offers from other undisclosed eateries, none of them came to fruition until Troni’s approached the building. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/03/26/tronis-stratacache-downtown-dayton-pizza-pasta.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 27, 20241 yr Healthy alternative smoothie shop to open three Dayton-area locations With large chain smoothie restaurants such as Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Smoothie King occupying much of the healthy drink market, there might not seem like room for more. However, a Cincinnati-based smoothie shop with a presence in Kentucky is looking to expand into Dayton with three new locations, offering consumers a healthier alternative. Better Blend is the culmination of tried-and-true efforts by its founder, Isaac Hamlin. The store boasts that it is significantly healthier than other chain smoothie shops through its use of low sugars, calories, carbs, and fats, along with high protein values. Among the differences noted between Better Blend and other popular smoothie shops, Hamlin disclosed that his company uses a full serving of protein, roughly around 25 grams, and they use stevia instead of sugar. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/03/27/better-blend-smoothie-dayton-three-stores.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 4, 20241 yr Bill's Donut Shop to undergo renovations to modernize The ownership at one of Dayton's most popular donut shops has announced upcoming renovations to modernize. Bill's Donut Shop says it will have renovations underway this summer to add areas for online order pickups and other updates, reports our news partners at Dayton 24/7 Now. “(We will have an area for) online order pick up. The idea that it’s all gonna be ordered online, paid for online. and all they have to do is give a name and pick it up," said owner Marshall Lachman. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/04/04/bills-donuts-renovations.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 5, 20241 yr Family-owned bakery to relocate in Bellbrook A family-owned dessert bakery located in Bellbrook is expanding into a new building, allowing the business to grow and provide more treats for the community. Simply Decadent recently announced its relocation to a more spacious storefront at 137 West Franklin Street in downtown Bellbrook, which is scheduled to open this May. The new store, located just across the street from its original location by Dot’s Market, marks a significant step for the family-owned bakery, providing a bigger space while remaining rooted in the Bellbrook community. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/04/05/simply-decadent-bellbrook-new-store-dayton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 12, 20241 yr Drive-thru coffee shop eyes two more Dayton locations An Arkansas-based coffee shop is eyeing two more locations in the Miami Valley, reflecting the influx of chains that are heading to Dayton. 7 Brew Coffee, a drive-thru only business, is planning to plot its next two location in Springboro and Beavercreek. If approved, the development in Springboro would occupy a 0.85-acre site at 785 W. Central Ave. along Ohio 73. The property has been vacant since last year when Long John Silver’s closed its branch in May. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/04/12/seven-7-brew-coffee-springboro-beavercreek.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 21, 20241 yr New Fairborn coffee shop honors Dayton’s rich history A new coffee shop that honors Dayton’s rich history of innovation, while encouraging customers to create new ideas, is opening its doors for business tomorrow. Blue Sky Coffee is the child of 27-year-old owner Matthew Stevenson. Stevenson has hopped around the service industry for years, and “loved bringing people together through food,” but was eager to run his own business. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/04/19/fairborn-blue-sky-coffee-innovation-dayton.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, 20241 yr Arise Café under new management and ownership A Dayton-area café is under new ownership. The restaurant is located on the site of a local nonprofit campus, offering residential addiction recovery programs and housing for regional men and women. Earlier last year, Arise Café & Catering opened inside the $4 million, 243,000-square-foot Emerge Recovery & Trade Initiative campus at 2960 W. Enon Road in Xenia. Shaun Craig recently took the helm as the café’s new owner and manager. Emerge Campus’ founders recently announced the transition, hoping Craig would take the restaurant new direction. The business was transferred to him in February. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/04/25/arise-cafe-under-new-management-and-ownership.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 2, 20241 yr Restaurant and entertainment space to open in historic theater An iconic building with a rich history in the Miami Valley is reopening to the public soon in the form of a restaurant and music venue After a year on renovations, A.M. Scott Distillery recently announced the grand opening of The Mayflower, a premier cocktail lounge, restaurant and live entertainment venue located in the heart of downtown Troy. Located at 9 W. Main Street, this new venture is set within a reimagined 1928 Vaudeville theater and will open its doors to the public for the first time on Thursday, May 2. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/05/01/the-mayflower-troy-cocktail-scott-distillery.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 2, 20241 yr Muddy Goose Coffee Company eyes second location A local coffee shop hopes to renovate a vacant building in pursuit of opening its second location. Muddy Goose Coffee Company, a "small-batch roastery" in the Dayton region, is eyeing the opening of a second location at 418 W. Dayton Dr. in downtown Fairborn. However, the city is pushing back on proposed site plans, preventing the plan from moving forward in its current state. Muddy Goose currently owns and operates a location in Springboro at 465 W. Dayton Drive. The new site would expand their business to a second location and be the first with a drive-through. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/05/02/muddy-goose-eyes-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
May 4, 20241 yr Popular Cincinnati-based brunch spot marks second Dayton location A growing Cincinnati-based restaurant is planning its next location in the Dayton-area. The facility will mark the second restaurant under this brand to open in the region. Taste of Belgium, known for its authentic waffles and other Belgian-inspired cuisine, is officially moving to Austin Landing in Miami Township. Located at 10267 Penny Lane, the restaurant will reside in what once was Bar Louie next to Park Grille & Bar. It’s unclear when the new restaurant will open, with the facility recently applying for a liquor permit to the state of Ohio. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/05/04/taste-of-belgium-austin-landing-dayton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 7, 20241 yr Two popular restaurants headed to Miami Valley A 156-acre mixed use development accommodating retail, restaurant, hotel and medical office users will expand while adding two new popular restaurants. The Cornerstone of Centerville North, a destination for shopping, dining, hospitality and residential living, recently announced the groundbreaking of Shoppes at Cornerstone IV – plus two new restaurants: Mi Cozumel and Chicken Salad Chick, which is making its Dayton debut. Constructed immediately adjacent to Costco and Cooper’s Hawk and Winery, the 10,000-square-foot retail building will house the two new tenants. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/05/06/chicken-salad-chick-mi-cozumel-cornerstone-dayton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 9, 20241 yr New restaurant 'Three Birds Brasserie' in works in Dayton, records indicate A possible new food establishment and bar is in the works in the city of Dayton, according to public records. The location would be at the former Carmel's Southwest Bar and Grill that closed in fall of 2023. Longtime owner of Carmel’s, Robert Byers, of Austins Grill & Spirits, sold the building at 1025 Shroyer Road last December for $640,000, according to public records. The buyer was Greasy Spoon Properties LLC, which returns to an attorney at Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. in Dayton. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/05/08/three-birds-brasserie-dayton-restaurant-carmels.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 13, 20241 yr New burger joint to enhance growing Dayton neighborhood An underutilized neighborhood in Dayton is prepped for new commercial and retail spots to enhance the area, and a new burger restaurant may be the next venture. County records indicate the project could be tied to XO Burger Vibez + Cocktails, a casual dining spot that features a wide selection of burgers, cocktails and ranges of sides. All burgers will be made to order and can be customized to the customers liking, according to the company’s website. The restaurant is eyeing an opening date later this year. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/05/11/xo-burger-vibez-cocktails-wright-dunbar-dayton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 16, 20241 yr New Italian restaurant opens in previous Franco’s space, another business to follow Amid significant closures across downtown Dayton and the region, two new businesses are breathing a breath of fresh air into the area. ... The site of the previously closed Franco’s Ritorante Italiano at 824 E. Fifth St. in downtown Dayton’s Oregon District will continue providing Italian cuisine under a new name and owner. The location was reported up for sale by the Dayton Business Journal at $1.2 million back in November 2023. The 12,000-square-foot space will now reopen its doors as Jimmy's Italian Cuisine & Bar. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/05/15/new-italian-restaurant-opens-in-previous.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 17, 20241 yr Downtown Indian eatery to expand into former Flyboy’s Deli location A downtown Dayton Indian cuisine staple is expanding its business. The remodeled facility will occupy the former Flyboy’s Deli location near Day Air Ballpark and will open to customers this summer. Gulzar’s Indian Cuisine, located at 217 N. Patterson Blvd., is undertaking an expansion next door to them to increase operations and provide even more traditional Indian tastes to the Dayton region. Originally founded in Richmond, Indiana in 2015, Gulzar’s serves authentic Indian cuisine, including chicken tika masala, biryani, curry and more. The founding family - the Singhs- had already been in the food industry for years but wanted to expand their business due to a growing customer base. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/05/16/gulzars-indian-cuisine-flyboys-deli-downtown.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 23, 20241 yr The story behind Three Birds: The next concept following Sueño and Tender Mercy Carmel’s Southwest Bar and Grill Owner Bob Byers was looking to retire. When he called, Chris Dimmick owner of The Idea Collective – the company behind Dayton's Sueño and Tender Mercy – picked up the phone. Throughout many months of planning, the concept for Three Birds was born. The driving force behind the Three Birds concept is family-friendly with neighborhood accessibility while maintaining quality of product and hospitality. “This is cuisine for everyone,” Dimmick said. “Whatever neighborhood you're from, whatever clothes you're wearing, whatever mood you're in. We just want to put really good food on the plate without any pretense and have a lot of fun and create a really comfortable environment that still makes you feel prideful and happy to be there.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/05/23/prominent-vacant-space-to-become-three-birds.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 29, 20241 yr Update: Drive-through coffee shop takes next step An Arkansas-based coffee shop is expanding its national presence with three Dayton-area sites. Construction has begun on one in Springfield, with an opening date in the near future. 7 Brew Coffee, a drive-through only business, is planting its feet in Dayton with locations in Springfield, Beavercreek and Springboro. The 0.5-acre Springfield site, located at 2001 E. Main St., is under construction now, with the building recently dropped last week on the grounds. The stand will add 50 jobs to the Springfield area and plans to open in late July, according to a representative from 7 Brew. Springfield architecture firm Kinetic Design + Development and Springfield engineering firm Toth and Associates were named on site documents for the coffee shop. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/05/28/7-brew-coffee-springfield-beavercreek-springboro.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 29, 20241 yr Update: Award winning bakery to open new store in Bellbrook this week A prize-winning Dayton treat maker is opening its new bakery this week. The new storefront will enable the bakery to expand hours and operations across the Miami Valley. Simply Decadent, a Bellbrook-based dessert bakery, is opening its new storefront on Saturday, June 1. The new store is located at 137 W Franklin St. in downtown Bellbrook just across the street from its original location by Dot’s Market. Jackie Fuller opened Simply Decadent in 2017 with her mother, Adonica Collins-Smith, and her mother-in-law, Debby Fuller at 108 W. Franklin St. in Bellbrook. Together, they transformed their shared passion for baking into a business specializing in unique wedding cakes, special occasion cakes, and other desserts. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/05/29/simply-decadent-bellbrook-new-store-dayton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 4, 20241 yr New Thai restaurant landing in Centerville A new Thai restaurant is poised to occupy space in one of the fastest-growing developments in the Miami Valley. Thai Village, an eatery featuring Thai-inspired cuisine, is opening late this summer in The Cornerstone of Centerville North, a destination for shopping, dining, hospitality and residential living. Located at 5201 Cornerstone N. Blvd. — where CoreLife used to reside — the 3,700-square-foot restaurant will join a roster of new businesses making their way into the area. Thai Village will be owned and operated by Suwapat "Sue" Whitted, the owner of Thai Kitchen in Centerville and Hello Thai in Beavercreek. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/06/03/thai-village-centerville-cornerstone-north.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 10, 20241 yr Miamisburg restaurants expand along river with city's $5.5M Riverfront Park A mid-size city in the Dayton region has been making major multimillion-dollar investments along its riverfront. ... Bullwinkle’s Top Hat Bistro, 19 N. Main St., has expanded with a large patio; the American Legion, 35 N. Main St., is completing a patio; and The Fraternal Order of Eagles, 69 N. Main St., is planning to expand its patio. Enjoying the reaction by these businesses is Ben Trick, community development coordinator in Miamisburg. “Bullwinkle’s, the American Legion, and the Eagles face Water Street, which runs parallel to the Great Miami River,” Trick said. "(These establishments) know that the city is investing in the community, and they’re staying head of the curve by investing in their businesses.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/06/09/miamisburg-businesses-expand-along-river.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 10, 20241 yr Growing Ohio pizza chain plans next Dayton location An Ohio-based pizza chain with over numerous locations statewide is plotting its next Dayton location. Gionino's Pizzeria may soon reside on 1331 Wilmington Ave., the site of a former Long John Silvers. The proposed project consists of a renovation to the facility to host a pick-up, carryout and delivery only style of service featuring a drive thru. There will be no dine in service. The business will spur jobs in the Miami Valley and provide another dining option for residents to enjoy. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/06/08/gioninos-pizza-pizzeria-dayton-wilmington.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 10, 20241 yr Breakfast restaurant to join growing development in Springboro A multi-million dollar development in the Miami Valley recently announced their next tenant, adding to the growing businesses setting deep roots in Dayton. The Breakfast Club Café & Coffee Roastery is opening their second location and moving into the newest building under construction in Wright Station. They will be occupying approximately 4,000 square feet at the corner of Main Street and Central Ave. in Springboro. This new building, totaling 8,000 square feet, represents the sixth at Wright Station, bringing the total development square footage to over 60,000 square feet with over $15 million of investment. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/06/10/the-breakfast-club-cafe-springboro-wright-station.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, 2024Jun 24 'I just love making food for people': Popular Dayton eatery to reopen in new location The Greater Dayton community recently rallied behind a popular local breakfast spot, paving the way for the owners to secure a new location now set to open this summer. The Ugly Duckling is moving to the St. Anne’s Hill Historic District at 1430 E. Fifth St. The restaurant operated out of 115 Springfield St. in downtown Dayton for eight months before closing in February. Founded as a collaboration between Mason Schindler - owner of Blazin’ Dayton Spice Co.; Dexter Clay - founder of Uncle Boof’s World Famous Pancake Mix; and Zach Jeckering, The Ugly Duckling serves traditional and reinvented breakfast options. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/06/24/ugly-duckling-dayton-st-annes.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 25, 2024Jun 25 15 hours ago, ColDayMan said: 'I just love making food for people': Popular Dayton eatery to reopen in new location The Greater Dayton community recently rallied behind a popular local breakfast spot, paving the way for the owners to secure a new location now set to open this summer. The Ugly Duckling is moving to the St. Anne’s Hill Historic District at 1430 E. Fifth St. The restaurant operated out of 115 Springfield St. in downtown Dayton for eight months before closing in February. Founded as a collaboration between Mason Schindler - owner of Blazin’ Dayton Spice Co.; Dexter Clay - founder of Uncle Boof’s World Famous Pancake Mix; and Zach Jeckering, The Ugly Duckling serves traditional and reinvented breakfast options. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/06/24/ugly-duckling-dayton-st-annes.html So happy to see the increase in density of businesses on this part of E. 5th. Now if only there was a way to redevelop the land that the USPS sorting facility is on to better connect St. Anne's Hill to the Oregon District.
June 29, 2024Jun 29 Local restaurant owners sell business, opening next one this summer A local family with a goal to bring tasty Thai food to the Miami Valley are ramping up for big changes in the next few months. Sue and Kiel Whitted, the owners of Thai Table - a restaurant and bar that delivers modern Thai style cooking - have sold the restaurant to new owners. The restaurant shared on a Facebook post the unnamed new owners “will bring their own vision and passion to the restaurant.” The Whitted family and their staff will have their last day at Thai Table on Sunday, June 30. It seems the restaurant will remain a Thai-focused eatery. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/06/28/thai-table-thai-village-centerville-whitted.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 6, 2024Jul 6 Update: Austin Landing restaurant to open late summer A Cincinnati-based brunch spot is continuing its efforts to expand across the state. While the business has recently had to shutter some of its southern Ohio locations, plans are still in motion to open its second Dayton-area location in Austin Landing. Taste of Belgium, known for its authentic waffles and other Belgian-inspired cuisine, is opening its next eatery at Austin Landing in Miami Township. Located at 10267 Penny Lane, the restaurant will reside in what once was Bar Louie next to Park Grille & Bar. The eatery is seeking over 60 team members for a variety of roles ahead of its opening. Roles include managers, hosts, servers, line cooks and dishwashers. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/07/05/taste-of-belgium-austin-landing-dayton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 17, 2024Jul 17 Growing Midwest fast-food chain plans next Dayton location A growing Midwest fast-food chain is looking to bring its specialty burgers and wide array of dessert options to a local city. Culver’s restaurant could be the first new retail establishment in the highly anticipated river district development in West Carrollton. The proposal for the new restaurant is set to go before the planning commission on Aug. 1. Wisconsin-based Culver’s could serve as an anchor tenant to the former Carrollton Plaza property within the river district. Known for its butter burgers, frozen custard and signature sides, Culver’s will bring a new dining option to West Carrollton, enhancing the local fast-casual food scene and attracting visitors from surrounding areas. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/07/16/culvers-west-carrollton-river-district.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 18, 2024Jul 18 Growing Midwest coffee shop opens inaugural Dayton store An Arkansas-based drive through coffee shop just celebrated the opening of its first Dayton location. The store will offer thousands of coffee combinations and provide jobs to the community. 7 Brew celebrated the grand opening this week at 2001 E. Main St. in Springfield. The coffeeshop held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in collaboration with the Greater Springfield Partnership. "We are thrilled to bring 7 Brew's delicious drinks, high energy and contagious kindness to Springfield as we continue to open new locations in Ohio," said Matt Books, operator of 7 Brew Springfield. "We have been eagerly awaiting to open in Springfield because the community has given us so much support, and we are excited to see them." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/07/17/7-brew-coffee-springfield.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 23, 2024Jul 23 New Trotwood restaurant to offer soul food and craft cocktails A new restaurant and cocktail lounge is opening later this year in Trotwood. The menu will pull from southern-inspired favorites and the space will serve as a hub for fine dining and entertainment for Dayton residents. Mar’Tae Kitchen & Cocktails, located at 5212 Salem Ave. in Trotwood, is a joint venture between brother and sister duo Mark Lee and Tae Winston. The eatery will feature fine-dining southern-inspired cuisine along with crafty cocktails. The 5,400-square-foot restaurant will be upscale, offering velvet seating, luxury floors and high-quality food, according to Winston. The menu will draw inspiration from classic southern staples - a cuisine that Winston feels could be expanded upon in the region. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/07/22/martae-kitchen-cocktails-trotwood.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 23, 2024Jul 23 Italian eatery closes downtown, next restaurant announced for same space After spending a year in Dayton, an Italian eatery downtown has closed its doors for business. However, another restaurant has already announced it will be taking its place in one of Dayton's most talked-about spots. Est! Est!! Est!!! has shuttered its downtown Dayton location in the historic Dayton Arcade, according to a sign posted at the eatery. ... Taking over the space previously occupied by the Italian eatery, Table 33 is set to open at the Arcade in early fall 2024. Table 33 plans to retain its current menu that features breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner options. The restaurants interior will undergo a transformation to create a welcoming atmosphere. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/07/23/est-est-est-downtown-arcade-closed-table-33.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 2, 2024Aug 2 First vendor announced for new food hall coming downtown The Silos, an incoming downtown food hall with plans to open later this summer, has announced its first of four vendors. Nood Bar, run by Chef Dane Shipp, will be the first concept to join The Silos food hall and beer garden, according to a post from the company's Instagram. The new vendor will serve authentic Asian-inspired hot and cold noodles, bao buns and dumplings. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/07/28/nood-bar-silos-downtown-food-hall-chef-dane.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 6, 2024Aug 6 Second vendor announced at The Silos; find out who A Dayton-based eatery is expanding and opening its first full-time location in one of the region's most anticipated spots. KungFu BBQ is the second concept announced to join The Silos food hall and beer garden, according to a post from the establishment's Instagram. The new vendor will serve worldly-inspired cuisine with a unique American BBQ smoked interpretation. The family owned and operated eatery draws influences from the Philippines, Japan, Hawaii, Mexico and more. The BBQ joint has built a local cult following through pop-ups and their food truck. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/08/05/kung-fu-bbq-the-silos-vendor-second.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 7, 2024Aug 7 Oregon District restaurant to rebrand, transform dining experience A local Italian eatery in the Oregon District is set to rebrand itself and change its name. While the dining concept will differ, the eatery is still focused on providing high-quality cuisines to residents across the region. Located on 524 E. Fifth St., Roost Modern Italian announced it will undergo a transformation to its dining experience. The restaurant will rebrand as "Culina," with a focus on offering a "fine casual" service model. According to a post from the eatery's Facebook page, "the 'fine casual' service model is defined by a commitment to exceptional quality and chef-driven approach, focusing on superior ingredients and culinary artistry." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/08/07/roost-modern-italian-rebrand-culina.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, 2024Aug 9 The Mall at Fairfield Commons to welcome brunch concept from El Toro creators One prominent local mall is welcoming new additions to their lineup by the end of the year, marking the seventh new tenant announcement for the Beavercreek establishment in 2024. The Mall at Fairfield Commons has announced three new additions to its mix of over 100 national and local retail, dining and entertainment options. Toasted Brunch Bar + Café plus CLB XXIII will open this fall, while NYC Style Collection has expanded and opened once again for customers. Toasted Brunch Bar + Café Toasted Brunch Bar + Café will be a modern restaurant concept specializing in traditional American and internationally fused breakfast, lunch and dinner options. The café will offer guests a calm and vibrant atmosphere to enjoy an espresso, coffee flight, or a specialty cocktail while working, reading or visiting with friends. The creators of El Toro, a family-owned Dayton-area business for over 25 years, have partnered with several renowned restaurant chefs to specialize in bakery and breakfast options to develop a unique menu including a variety of made in-house pastries. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/08/08/toasted-brunch-bar-cafe-mall-fairfield-commons.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, 2024Aug 9 Specialty ice cream store opens in growing west Dayton district A new restaurant specializing in rolled desserts just opened in West Dayton. The menu features delicacies yet to be seen in Dayton, along with flavorful concoctions that will satisfy any sweet tooth. I Heart Ice Cream opened Aug. 8, at 9 N. Williams St. in Dayton's Wright Dunbar district. This marked the first brick-and-mortar location for Liz Smith, the owner of the Thai-inspired rolled ice cream business, along with Dayton's first rolled ice cream shop. I Heart Ice Cream offers a variety of flavors and concoctions, including berries and cream (vanilla base with strawberries, whipped cream and sprinkles; the rainbow (vanilla base, fruity pebbles, whipped cream); banana pudding (vanilla base, bananas, nilla wafers, whipped cream); butterfinger (vanilla base, butterfinger, whipped cream); and more. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/08/08/i-heart-ice-cream-rolled-wright-dunbar-dayton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
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