Summer restaurant week kicks off with sneak peek next week
When summer ushers in warmer weather there are several things in the world of food that you can count on — seasonal produce and dishes being at the top of the list.
A close second is the Miami Valley Restaurant Association’s Summer Restaurant Week promotion, which this year runs July 22-29 offering meals from more than 40 restaurants ranging in price from $20.18-$30.18.
The traditional “sneak peek” that happens before the promotion kicks off will take place on Wednesday, July 18, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Steam Plant.
Tickets are $20.18, which covers one drink and tastes from more than a dozen restaurants including Amber Rose, Basil’s, Brio, Bravo’s, Coco’s Bistro, Dewberry 1850, The Dock, El Meson, The Famous Restaurant, JD Legends, Roost, Watermark and Wheat Penny.
The restaurant week promotion was established more than a decade ago as a way to generate traffic to local restaurants and help give diners a chance to explore the menu at a more affordable price point. The kick-off event offers a nice preview of what’s in store at the restaurants that are on hand. Many restaurants do a really nice job of showing off some of those special seasonal flavors that summer ushers in.
“The first restaurant week was in 2005 with about 15 restaurants participating. It has grown over the years to an event that people call and ask when summer restaurant week is so they can plan their vacations around it. Now that’s pretty cool. It’s also just great for the restaurants and the community. People get excited about trying a different restaurant and it’s just fun,” said Amy Zahora, executive director of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association.
This year Zahora says Brigid’s Path and the MVRA Scholarship Fund will receive a donation from restaurant week meals that are sold.
Due to the popularity of both, Zahora suggests making reservations in advance and purchasing sneak peek tickets now.
“I think it’ s so popular because people get to try new places or places they wouldn’t norma llytryat a really good price. You can beat $20.18 or $25.18 for a three-course meal,” said Zamora. “Some of these restaurants will do over 400 Summer Restaurant Week meals, which is a huge boost. And this doesn’t include drinks, so it definitely helps the restaurants during the week when it is typically slower.”
2018 SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
The followi ngisal ist of the businesses scheduled to participate in the 2018 Miami Valle y Restaurant Associations’ Summer Restaurant Week taking place July 22-29.
Please note — this list of participating restaurants is subject to change and reservations may be required from some participating locations. Calling ahead is recommended, for details, hours and reservations. For the most up-to-date list and information visit http://dineoutdayton.com.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
DAYTON
Amber Rose, 1400 Valley St., (937) 228-2511
Basil’s on Market, 312, N. Patterson Blvd., (937) 818-4390
Coco’s Bistro, 250 Warren St., (937) 228-2626
Dewberry 1850, Marriott at the University of Dayton, 1414 S. Patterson Blvd., (937) 223-1000
Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave.,(937)224-7822
Franco’s Ristorante Italiano, 824 E. Fifth St., (937) 222-0204
Jay’s Seafood Restaurant, 225 E. Sixth St., (937) 222-2892
Lily’s Bistro, 329 E. Fifth St., (937) 723-7637
Roost Modern Italian, 524 E. 5th St., (937) 2223100
Wheat Penny, 515 Wayne Ave., (937) 4965268
BUTLER TWP. Buckhorn Tavern, 8800 Meeker Road, (937) 8903261
KETTERING Christopher’ s Restaurant ,2318 E. Dorothy Lane, (937) 299-0089
Figlio, 424 E. Stroop Road in the Town & Coun- try shopping center, (937) 534-0494
McGillicutty’s Pub, 1980 E. Whipp Road, (937) 4360057
CENTERVILLE
Bravo at Dayton Mall, 2770 Miamisburg-Centerville Road ,(9 37) 439-1294
Carvers S teaks&C hops, 1535 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, (937) 433-7099
Chappy’s Social House, 7880 Washington Village Drive, (937) 439-9200
Kabuki, 848 S. Main St., (937) 435-9500
Nelly’s 7 9 S .MainS t., (937) 859-5555
Sweeney ’sSe afood Bar and Grill, 28 W. Franklin St.,(937)2 91-3474
WASHINGTON TWP. The Chop House, 7727 Washington Village Drive, (937) 291-1661
Meadowlark, 5531 Far Hills Ave., (937) 434-4750
The Melting Pot, 453 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, (937) 567-8888
MIAMISBURG
ele Bistro and Wine Bar, 3680 Rigby Road, (937) 384-2253
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, 3500 Rigby Road, (937) 865-9355
Watermark Restaurant, 20 S. First St., (937) 8020891
WEST CARROLLTON
El Meson, 903 E. Dixie Drive, (937) 859-8229
VANDALIA
Bunker’s Sports Bar & Grill, 893 E. National Road, (937) 890-8899
MIAMI COUNTY
TROY
Basils on Market, 18 N. Market St., (937) 875-2068
The Caroline ,5S.Market St., (937) 552-7676
Smith’s Boathouse Restaurant, 439 N. Elm St., (937) 335-3837
TIPP CITY
Hickory River Smokehouse, 135 S. Garber Drive,( 9 37)669-2271
GRE ENECOUNTY
BEAVERCREEK
Brio Tuscan Grill at The Greene, 4459 Cedar Park Drive, (937) 429-7792
BravoatF airfield Mall, 2731 Fairfield Commons, (937)431-5460
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, 4432 Walnut St., (937) 320-9548
Pasha Grill, 72 Plum St., The Greene, (937) 4299000
The Wandering Griffin, 3725 Presidential Drive, (937) 956-5216
Wellington Grille, 2450 Dayton-Xenia Road, (937) 426-4600
FAIRBORN
Packy’s Sports Bar and Grill, 10823 Chidlaw Road, (937) 879-2696 YELLOW SPRINGS
Mill sParkHot el, 321 Xenia Ave., (937) 319-0400
Sunrise Cafe, 25 9 Xenia Ave., (937) 767-7211
The Winds Cafe and Bakery, 215 Xenia Ave., (937) 767-1144
XENIA
Nick’s Restaurant, 1443 N. Detroit St., (937) 3723202
CLARK COUNTY
ENON The D ock,25 0 W. Main St., (937)864-5011 SPRINGFIELD
Season’s Bistro & Grille, 28 S. Limestone St., (937) 521-1200