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2017 saw some archetype Dayton restaurants close, from the incomparable Rue Dumaine, to the Hawthorne Grill in Kettering. Nosotros saw longtime fixture from the 70′ the TGI Friday'due south shut their doors at the Dayton Mall and in Huber Heights. Meanwhile, restaurants like Carmella'south Italian Kitchen, we inappreciably got to know ya, since they closed after beingness open only a few months. Whether a national chain, like Long John Argent'due south Riverside shutting downwards, to local "chain"Caddy's on 741 in Miami Township, they all felt the last telephone call in 2017.
The Upper Krust Centerville Location
This got theFood Adventures Crew thinking well-nigh restaurants of the past. And then today , nosotros take you on a trip of years gone past. We call information technology "Restaurants Airtight But Not Forgotten."
Let's dive correct in.
THE UPPER KRUST – Legendary sandwich store with locations on North Main Street and in Woodbourne Hamlet in Centerville near 48 and Whipp Rd. Who can forget the "Tom Turkey" sandwich or the choice of beets, chips or apple sauce.
Retrieve Lawsons'due south User-friendly Stores?
Tall TIMBERS – This old style "supper club" on Troy Pike in Huber Heights, was known for steaks. It was actually in an former edifice built past Benjamin Van Cleve in 1916. Approximately 25 years ago, a fire closed the eatery once and for all. We retrieve dining there as kids and using the "Entertainment" coupon for a free entrée.
LAWSON'Southward –These milk stores/convenient stores were all over the Dayton area in the lxx's, and even had delis within. Lawson'southward was a Cleveland based visitor.
SAMPAN –On Webster Street, this oriental eating place was one of the first ones in Dayton. They had those cool lxx's style, steel serving plates, where you lift the metal top and steam would fly out of the plate, making it announced piping hot. .
Look at this former school Ponderosa from the 1970'due south
TONY'Southward DUNKER'S Delight DONUTS –Most the corner of Stroop and Marshall Rd in Kettering, this place had a cult following.
PEKING INN – This spot was known for their signature dish "Peking Duck" and serving dinners in hot metallic covered dishes. Peking Inn was located on 725 most the middle of Centerville and is at present "Las Piramedes" Mexican eating house.
PONDEROSA STEAKHOUSE –They used to be all over the identify in the seventy'due south and early fourscore's. Who could forget the metal topped wooden plates and the damn buttery rolls! Sliding your tray down the deli line, watching them melt steaks, and visiting the trough salad bar. Centerville'southward Jerry Office was the CEO bringing them from a 40 meg to a $400 million visitor.
The Colony Social club Logo
CHIN'S ORIENTAL CAFE / Chin'Due south GINGER GRILL –A fixture in downtown Dayton and in Tipp Metropolis, It was difficult to encounter these 2 locations become. For decades, Daytonians enjoyed these restaurants that were definitely alee of their fourth dimension. Facility issues and lack of business, too as an owner who wanted to retire, led to the endmost of the Downtown Dayton location in 2003. The Tipp City eating house would follow in the next few years.
THE COLONY Guild – Onetime schoolhouse supper club, total bar and dancing on one side, a eating house on the other side. Owned by Don Mendenhall, they were known for their hopping atmosphere likewise as steaks and seafood. Located on South Dixie,The Large Ragu took his homecoming dinner date there in 1986.
Muscle Cars, Good Burgers at Hamburger Sky on Woodman Dr.
URBAN SUBURBAN TAVERN:Remember the Butcher paper signs on the wall with the weekly specials written on them? Owned past Dayton icon Urban Goeke, this spot was a popular destination in the early 80's. Located near Marshall Rd and Stroop, specialties included, steaks, seafood and burgers. Skillful prices and great values, this institution was bought out past the owners of Elsa's and converted to a Kettering Elsa's location. Not many people know that Urban Suburban was the kickoff Dayton eatery to serve buffalo style craven wings.
HAMBURGER HEAVEN:This spot was a pop oldies car drive in destination on the weekends on Woodman Dr in a converted Red Barn restaurant. They were known for their burgers, peculiarly a huge creation called"The Galaxy Burger" which we loved.
Bosco'south Logo – Gone but non forgotten
BOBO Mainland china – Fiddling spot on Bigger Rd that used to be a Burger Chef and aChucks Burgers and Stuff. They had not bad egg rolls and 1 of the first buffets in town.
BOSCO'Due south / THE OAKS –Dart throwing, beer swilling, and live band watching pubs located at the corner of Bigger Rd and Hewitt Ave. Large volleyball events and summertime parties were likewise hallmarks here. The spots were vacated and made manner for the latest restaurant to shut at the aforementioned location, Italian eatery,Arthur's.
Nosotros remember the incredible Chicken Wings at Talegators
THE MANDARIN KITCHEN –Formerly located at Southward. Ludlow, this restaurantwas owned past celebrity chef Ming Tsai'southward parents. This restaurant was known for its "Yu Shang" dishes and twice cooked pork.
Shakey's Pizza – yes you could hear some banjo and piano tunes besides
TALEGATORS –Freshly demolished to make way for a new McDonalds, this place had some stellar wings, especially the sweet chili wings. The sauce would make yous smack your lips and smack your momma also. Known for their live music and bar specials as well, this identify had a cult following.
THE SAVORY – An underrated steakhouse at 2335 Smithville Rd. that was in an onetime "A" frame edifice that was obviously an IHOP or Howard Johnson'south. Cozy atmosphere, expert food, a bully wine selection, and some of the all-time steaks and lamb dinners in boondocks. Highly underrated, the spot subsequently became the offset Cadillac Jacks and the Van Buren Tap Room !
SHAKEY'S PIZZA – The pizza place from the early 70's with role player pianos and music. One was located where North China in Centerville is today. They also had a big draft beer bill of fare. A family articulation, with a beer swillin' twist and sing a longs… call it Noble Roman'south meets Hofbrau Haus.
PIZZA QUEEN INTERNATIONAL –Opened in 1978, by the Castro family, this identify served pizzas from locations in West Carrollton and on Marshall Rd in Kettering. In the earl 1990's, the family unit decided to close the pizza shops and turn the Due west Carrollton location in into El Meson Restaurantwhich is however operating today nether the aforementioned ownership. Fifty-fifty though we love El Meson, we even so miss Pizza Queen to this solar day!
SCOTTY'S HAMBURGERS –This place was very like to White Castle, but with a diner feel inside.The Big Ragu specifically remembers eating at the location on North. Fairfield Rd that would subsequently become Bud Frantz' Fairfield Inn and BR Scoteses'due south.
Daytontians honey Parkmoor Chicken from the threescore's
THE PARKMOOR – Dixie Manner Chicken,this drive-in diner was a pop Daytonian stop in the 50'due south and 60's. To this day, people talk about their craven. Miss that taste? Well,the rumor is that Hasty Tasty Pancake House still offers the original Parkmoor Recipe Craven today ! Fricker's serves "Parkmoor Chicken Tender Sun specials with cockle cut chips and claims to have the recipe as well.
BUD FRANTZ' FAIRFIELD INN –Family restaurant known for big portions and decent prices. Chicken and steak were the specialties. This spot later on became BR Scotese'southward.
B. R. SCOTESE'Due south –Chef David Glynn opened this restaurant as a tribute to his grandfather. The place had some terrific Italian specialties, but unfortunately went out of business in the 90's.
BOB'Due south FOOD WAREHOUSE –This grocer on Woodman Dr. in Kettering was a pre-cursor to Sam's lodge. They had great prices and bulk items, merely you had to purse your own stuff in their boxes. Kind of a local GFS … Wrestling magazines and pulled pork were amongst the items sold.
CHARLIE CHAN'S — Upstairs at the food courtroom in the Dayton Mall, this chain was known for its egg rolls and chinese dishes. The offset place nosotros ever saw duck sauce and hot mustard packets.
A former fixture in the Dayton Mall nutrient court
LAI LAI — A Chinese restaurant near Woodman and Dorothy Lane intersection. They were i of the showtime Chinese restaurants to use coupons to lure customers and lunch crowds.
Duke'South Gold OX –When the owner of the place is a fixture at the bar, you know this is a special eatery. Duke's was original from the A-frame architecture to the potable bill of fare.Known for their steaks, spaghetti and ribs, we loved the bbq sauce that was nigh sweet and tomato like. The ambiance was an quondam school supper club mixed with a palm readers lair. It was spooky, all the same absurd inside, and you didn't know what time of day information technology was outside, every bit we don't remember the identify having any windows.
BAMBOO GARDEN — On Gettysburg Ave, this restaurant had Egg Foo Immature, Sweet Northward Sour, 
Chow Mein, Chop Suey and Seafood dishes.
WAREHOUSE BEER DRIVE-IN –The first chain of Dayton bulldoze-thru's with incredible Soft Pretzels. Many drive-ins effectually the expanse today are just old Warehouse Beer Drive-ins.
STEVE KAO'S –An early, local version of PF Changs, this restaurant was very popular in the 80's. Unfortunately inconsistent food quality led to diminishing business causing this spot to close. Their Kung Pao choices were terrific and they had some great appetizers too.
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DRIFTWOOD BOWLING LANES –Yous wouldn't recall that a Bowling Lane would take good food, but this one did. This identify even had waitresses! Thecabbage rolls and Hot Shot sandwiches drew good tiffin crowds.
PIETRO MAURO'S ITALIAN Deli –Located on Bigger Rd across from the Victoria'southward Secret call heart, this family unit owned Italian deli had neat breads, cheeses and old world specialties. From desserts, to stuffed peppers, to swell sub sandwiches, nosotros were sorry to see this place go out of business.
A Concatenation that is gone but not forgotten
THE DUTCH PANTRY –We similar to describe this as an old time, Amish version of Bob Evans. Dayton had a few locations including Springfield and Englewood.Food Adventuresenjoyed the waitresses' onetime fashioned, Dutch outfits.
Ryan'southward Buffet – Okra, Soft Rolls, Clam Chowder
RYANS STEAKHOUSE –The moist staff of life rolls and the deep fried okra first stole the heart of Daytonians in the fourscore'southward. The closest ones left are in Columbus and Marion, Ohio. So you can notwithstanding take hold of yourself a fork and enter the trough !
VITO'S VENETIAN INN – An Italian eating house located on Dorothy Lane near Delco Park. They were known for their elementary pasta dishes and quality, family endemic experience. Nosotros miss the manicotti !
SHADES OF JADE – The huge"Pu Pu Platter" appetizer sampler was a signature dish of this Chinese restaurant across from Wright State. Fun decor including running fountains added to dining experience here.
SHOWBIZ PIZZA– The pre-cursor to Chuck E Cheese. Eating paper-thin like pizza and some of the kids are scared of the huge blimp animal robots playing guitar. Full arcade besides, and in the 1980'southward that actually kicked ass.
At Showbiz you could play Asteroids, and Swallow Pizza
MYUNG SUNG – This Huber Heights Chinese restaurant was memorable with a seating area where y'all could sit down on the floor.
THE BBQ HUT – The 298-RIBS phone number, the Broasted Chicken, potatoes and BBQ Specialties made this place a fixture on Wilmington Pike in Kettering. They gave y'all that little dinner roll with each meal, that for some reason with a slab of butter was absolute heaven.
When a place had RIBS in their phone number…
THE VENETIAN – Swell pizzas in this small spot on Stroop Rd. which is now Mama DiSalvos Eating house! The stepped upward area in the dorsum of the dining room housed a pool tabular array. They had great french fries too !!
DANIELS PARK ROW –They had the bestshrimp scampi on earth. This restaurant on Patterson Rd. was a throwback to the 50's supper clubs where women would wear mink coats to dinner. Proficient nutrient, dark atmosphere.
AL & JOE'S FOODTOWN – Grocery store that was your typical 60'south grocery. No frills, and the place ever smelled like freshly sliced deli meat.
Latitude 49 – Centerville eatery where the Melting Pot is now. Latitude 49 had some of the best calamari in the world. We loved the aquarium decor and miss that identify to this 24-hour interval.
BAYOU CAFE – The first Cajun restaurant in Dayton was a late lxxx'due south venture. This was the offset identify that your Food Adventurers triedalligator ! The spicy,cajun shrimp was fantastic too. This site was about recently a Fox n Hound and Harrigans S, as well as a BBQ place.
There was a York Steakhouse within the Dayton Mall
GARTSKA'S – This Greek based eating house was a fixture in Bellbrook for many years. Though the eating house is gone, we haven't forgotten theirdiverse menu and many incredible dishes.
ALEX's CONTINENTAL INN –Dancing and music accompanied great nutrient. They had a couple of streaks, simply finally closed inside the last couple of years. The first timeBig Ragu ate lobster in a restaurant was here.
CAMBRIDGE INN –Old style English language cafeteria in Centerville, very reminiscent of Neil'south Heritage Firm.
YORK STEAK Firm –Located inside the Dayton mall, this deli style steakhouse served items "a la carte." From Steaks to Seafood, this national chain was a staple in the Dayton Mall for many years, and was located just inside the entrance.
EMPIRE FAMILY RESTAURANT –Popular family spot on the corner of Canton Line Rd and Dorothy Lane. Later on closing in the early 90's it became a slap-up Chinese restaurant called"China House" which also closed a few years later.
Mainland china House – They served one of the best dishes we have always tried calledWalnut Shrimp. Surprisingly, the location closed unceremoniously a few years ago, without alert. It was located very close to The Greene.
SUTTMILLER'S – An former school supper club on Northward. Main. This Dayton icon's standard was 70's food and 70's hairstyles.
THE MEAT HOUSE – Where'southward the beef? Everyone at the corner of Stroop and Marshall Rd in Kettering knew this was the meat firm. Whether chicken, pork or steaks they had it all here. Likewise, this was 1 of the first places in Dayton where yous could purchase pre-formed hamburger patties.
SWEETHEARTS – Water ice cream and video game place that wevisited as kids. These were some of our firstFood Adventures alone.
Bad Dog, Nice Taco is missed !
BAD DOG, NICE TACO:Our own Chef LeeAnne Firm and Brian Johnsonteamed to bring you lot a hot dog and nacho cart that spoiled us with toppings from feta to freshly made housemade sauces.Currently Chef Houseis in Chicago, and when we asked about a re-opening possibility for Bad Dog, she said "never say never." Stay Tuned.
THE BARNSIDER:Afterward more than 41 years, the Barnsider eatery served its terminal meal in May 2016. Known for prime rib and shrimp dinners, you tin can nonetheless purchase their cocktail sauceat local grocers and Foremost Seafood.
No more Bob Evans French Toast on Harshman Rd
BOB EVAN'S: The location on Harshman Road, near Stebbins High School closed in 2016. Nosotros promise the students of Stebbins are however able to go biscuits, gravy and pancakes at acceptable intervals.
BOSTON'S Chophouse:July 2016 marked a historic closing. After 35 years of business organisation, owner Dave Boston closed his institution on N. Main Street.Much of his business has been at the old Sports Folio location. Information technology was a edifice his male parent built. Boston's was known for being the first identify to sell multiple craft beers in the Dayton expanse. He started selling craft beers in the 1970's. Dave said he would reopen at another site if the bargain was right.
David Boston, in his at present closed pub
CORLEONE'S CENTERVILLE:This spinoff pizza joint was the 2d location for Corleone's, tucked into a shopping center on 725 behind Fricker's. It never quite took off, fifty-fifty though they had some tremendous pizza and pasta options.Thankfully the Patterson Rd. location is however open.
DESIGNER DOGS:Information technology opened in January, 2016inside the Fairfield Eatables mall, and closed in September. Inventive toppings on the hot dogs included shout outs to various cities and states. The owners hope a return in some way, noting a deal in the works to mass produce their dogs. Hopefully we see them again real soon.
Corleone's in Centerville closed. Nosotros miss the pasta dishes .
DON PABLO'S, FAIRFIELD Eatables: They were ane of the first restaurants to open effectually the Fairfield Mall.Decades later, they would close in 2016 citing lack of business concern. Nosotros are sorry to see them go equally their drinks and fries with salsa were some of the best effectually town.
DT's KITCHEN CARRYOUT: They opened in March and airtight in December, 2016. The menu was a broad diner bill of fare fromQuesadillas to Fried Shrimp Dinners. Nosotros hate to see locally owned restaurants close, particularly when the customer reviews looked so good.
Within Sushi Buffet ane last time
ECLIPSE Java and TEA:Locally endemic coffee shop located on Wilmington Pike between LaRosa's and Frisch's.Maybe the location was tough, because it looks like the production was superior. They carried quality coffees and teas out of Vii Hills, Ohio.
KAI SUSHI Buffet: 1 of Dayton's first sushi restaurants.The crowds had dwindled over the years with increased competition. An empty parking lot seemed the norm the last few months, and subsequently a couple of transfers of ownership and a legal dispute, the restaurant could not continue to operate. We hope this old Howard Johnson building on Byers Rd. gets a new tenant before long.
KRISPY KREME:January, 2016 was the closing appointment for cult favorite. The national donut franchise could non keep upwards with local
No more than "Hot Fresh At present" light. Damn y'all Krispy Kreme !
favorites. Although information technology will shut, regional bakeries will all the same be pumping Krispy Kreme product into diverse gas station convenient stores around town.
LAROSA'S, HUBER HEIGHTS:Buddy LaRosa decided to pack this 1 in during 2016. The Cincinnati based company could not get the business they wanted to stay open. But don't worry although the7375 Old Troy State highway location is closed, there are others around Dayton and of course Wayne students can still get slices at Rex'due south Island.
LaRosas closes in Huber Heights – no more all you can eat spaghetti
LOGAN'S ROADHOUSE, FAIRFIELD COMMONS MALL: A surprise to many, corporate cited high rent and low income for the closing. If you people would have just not thrown your damn peanut shells on the flooring.
MAX n ERMA'S SPRINGBORO: Located at 710 Gardener Rd, off of State Road 741,this eating house closed in January, 2016. We love Max northward Erma's. We dearest this regional chain and concept from the Garbage Burger to the drinks.Hopefully another one volition open in town, soon.
Chopped Steak and Sweet Potato from Logan'due south Roadhouse
MCKENNA'S GRILL:This eating place on Presidential Drive in Fairborn, within the Vacation Inn, closed to make way for "The Wright Place."
MURPHY'S Irish gaelic PUB:This locally endemic eating place closed in tardily 2016 and was replaced by Carmella's Italian Kitchen.It'due south sister restaurantPaddy'south in Centerville remains open.
OSAKA SUSHI and BUFFET: Dayton'south commencement conveyor belt sushi restaurant,was an upscale cafe that just never
Sangria at Max north Ermas
defenseless on. At that place was a strong regular customers of Asian descent, but the big crowds were few, forcing them to close. The owner has promised to renegotiate the rent and reopen every bit a hibachi eatery much like Sake or Benihana.
Osaka Sushi Buffet and Hibachi has closed on Kingsridge
QDOBA, Brown STREET:This eatery closed July 2016. It was located in the heart of the decorated eatery district beyond from University of Dayton.
SHISH WRAPS: Simon Abboudowned this health conscious eating house that turned Mediterranean street food into some wonderful creations. We were very sad to see this place on Chocolate-brown Street go. Their hummus, tabouleh and sauces were all made from scratch. Their shish wraps e'er left us "shish faced."
SUSHI Social club:Feb, 2016 marked the end for this "all you tin eat" made to lodge sushi place on Alex Rd.We had hit this spot many times and e'er had a skillful meal. Maybe the nutrient costs did them in, merely they never could seem to capture the large crowds although they had a regular post-obit. We were surprised information technology closed and so rapidly and really miss the nutrient.
Fajita Rancher Bowl from Qdoba
TASTY MEASURES Buffet:Although they made their ain cafeteria meats using Sous Vide style cooking methods, the business concern crowds were not enough to stay open.Unfortunately this locally owned cafe on Jefferson Street closed in June, 2016.
UNCLE SUNNY'S HOMESTYLE CAJUN FISH & CHICKEN: A family owned spot on 131 Cincinnati Ave in Xenia, it was all almost the fried fish and craven. The reviews were swell, and although they originally were going to be a 24 hour restaurant, that never came to fruition. The owners are hinting at another project in the works, and so stay tuned.
A Shish Wrap
GRINDSTONE CHARLEY'S –I of the casualties of the TGI FRIDAYS blazon restaurant wars. We guess they couldn't compete with the clones likeO'Charley's.
CHMIEL'S –Family grocery store in Centerville with a fantastic bakery. Located on 725, it is now a "Large Lots" shop.
ADOBE GILAS:Mexican party place at the Greene that seemed to have a fiesty, fiesta crowd each day for 8 years. Rumors swirled as to why it abruptly closed, simply nothing was e'er confirmed. The nutrient was ok, it was the drinks that will be missed.
Anticoli's Giuliano Tavern in Miamisburg, closed in June 2015
ANTICOLI'Due south GUILLIANO TAVERN:This Italian eatery never gained the following of the original Anticoli eating house. Classic and delicious Italian dishes like lasagna and manicotti were some of our favorites here. It was sad to come across the iconic Dayton family have to close this restaurant.
ANTOJITOS CRIOLLOS:Dayton's Puerto Rican Restaurant on Linden Avenue had hope, merely seemed to be open spotty times and never regained itself from various stumbles. Internet rumors swirled every bit to why they closed, merely no official reason was given. They had the most incredible fried chicken bites called "Chicharrones de Pollo." The owners are also agile in the "AWorld A Fair" Puerto Rican berth, so we hope to come across them remain involved.
We miss Chmiels family owned grocery
ASIA Firm SUSHI BAR & GRILL: This Centerville sushi house located in Washing Park Plaza, but off of Lyons Rd., was formerly Ichiban Seafood Buffet. It airtight its doors in 2015, after never quite catching enough clientele.
BELLA Wine: This wine bar had an incredible selection of vino, but just couldn't build up enough regulars to stay in business. Known for a nice patio and some contempo carte du jour improvements, we were sorry to hear of their endmost. They still operate a location in West Chester.
ANTOJITOS CRIOLLOS had Plantains
CORK WINE & DINE:Formerly the Wine Loft, this place was beloved by many for the potable and comfortable ambiance. Owners out of Columbus airtight the shop belatedly this twelvemonth.
CRAZY MANGO BAR & Chophouse:The former owners ofBahn Mai, opened this eatery at the Greene. Unfortunately, this beautifully decorated eating place airtight in July 2015. Who else is gonna miss those long Crab Rangoon Sticks?
We miss grand slams and drag queens here
DENNY'Southward:Oh how the mighty take fallen. From the later on hr diners leaving the 1470 dance club for some nutrient, this Denny's was decorated belatedly into many nights.We know information technology's a chain, but nosotros loved a grilled cheese and onion rings at 2am. Denny'scorporate office orchestrated the eating house closing in December for unspecified reasons. It is hard to believe that you lot tin can't get a Grand Slam Breakfastin Dayton anymore. Good day to an era and an icon.
DOMINIQUE'S BISTRO and BAR:Lack of business forced this upscale eatery to close in 2015, in Oakwood. Formerly "C'est Tout," the owner had been in concern for 12 years. Lack of business was the reason for the close down. It is very lamentable to see the persons affected, and expert things that go away in Dayton.
Reeses Pieces Sundae from Friendly
FRIENDLY'S:Oh say it own't then ! Not the Reece'south Pieces Sunday,nooo.. Corporate offices called for all 5 Dayton restaurant chains to close. No more clamboats, no more Fribbles… Doesn't it but make yous desire to stand up upwardly and scream for ice foam?? We will miss this identify. Goodbye erstwhile friend….ly.
GRANNY C'S BAKERY:This Huber Heights favorite had to close later more than five years in business. Increased costs forced the owners to close the place. Known for strawberry donuts, cakes and pumpkin rolls, they also rode the cupcake craze. We wish the McDaniel family (owners) the best in 2016.
Closed in Centerville – it is now a Mixteca
Business firm OF KABAB:In May 2015, the restaurant airtight. For some reason, the menu did non grab on every bit much as they hoped after almost five years. Specializing in Persian and Mediterranean dishes, they had some fantabulous hummus and appetizers. Nosotros will miss this place.
NEW YORK PIZZERIA:An immigrant endemic pizza place on 5th Street airtight its doors this summer. No reason was given for the closing of the business that had been around virtually 5 years.
Within OLIVE – an urban dive
OLIVE, an URBAN Dive:This closing might have rocked the Dayton area the most in 2015. A true locally devoted business concern with a huge following of regulars, Olive was a beloved eatery. Located in the old Wympee building. Owner Kim Collett said she was unable to come up with a rental agreement to stay in business. She also said she planned to take a break from the eating house industry and try something new. We wish her the best of luck.
PATRIOT STEAKHOUSE:A family endemic business in Lebanon that went for high quality cuisine at reasonable prices. For some reason the increase in sales did not meet the needs for the functioning to stay in business organization. The result was the loss of another good eatery in 2015.
Inside Rinaldo's
QUAKER STEAK AND LUBE:Buckets of wings and tons of flavor options was the signature of this chain. At present, subsequently xiii years, the Atomic Wing Claiming is no more than. Popular with bikers and Wright State Students, the reason given for the shut was the selling of real estate where the eatery was located. Well, that sucks.. nosotros volition miss those alpine mugs of beer, and those addictive wings.
RINALDO'S BAKERY:The true loss of a legend, this bakery closing will have effects reaching into the Italian festival. Many may know that a portion of the Italian Fest desserts are made by Rinaldo's Bakery. The Stolfo family operated the business for 50 years. Due to health concerns of the son, the family decided to close their doors. They but couldn't handle the workload at their ages. We will forever miss the Italian Wedding Cakes, half moons, and the developed cakes that would fly out from time to fourth dimension.
ROUSH'Due south FAMILY RESTAURANT:A Fairborn staple airtight in 2015. Mike and Joyce Gharst had bought the business organization from the Roush family unit, and were looking to retire. The business concern was up for auction for a year with no buyers. This eatery was a throwback family restaurant with the 1950s and 60's style. Elementary, delicious, comfort food. Y'all could order of the menu or try the "hot cafe." At that place actually are no more places like this anymore.
SAMMY'S EL PUEBLO:Popular burger and Mexican food spot in Springboro closed to make mode for some other Doubleday's Eating place. Nosotros will miss the republic of chile relleno and the Mafia Burger.
SMOKIN ACES BAR & GRILL:Formerly "the Filling Station," this bar and grill closed in 2015. Nosotros do non know much bout the close, simply we hope that someone will fill up the vacancy soon.
SPRINGBORO FISH MARKET:After 8 months, the owners of this seafood store decided to shut. Their specialty was fresh seafood and cited a lack of business organization as the reason for ceasing operations.
The endmost of Olive, an Urban Dive, rocked the local foodie scene
SUMERA:Locally endemic idea of sushi mixed with traditonal or non-traditional American items. They had a delicious card, only sadly cited weak sales as a reason for the closing. We loved the staff, menu and mangement. Nosotros were sorry to see them go. The tuna and salmon at this store was astonishing every bit was the Peanut Butter and Jelly sushi curlicue !
ULBRICH'South HOMETOWN BAKERY:Donuts were the specialty of this family owned business organisation. Although this location airtight, there are notwithstanding locations in Huber Heights and Englewood. Such tasty treats, sorry to see them get.
UNDERGROUND SPORTS BAR:Troy restaurant owned by the Cheeky Meat Pies establishment, airtight its doors in 2015. No reason was given for the sudden close, but nosotros hope the best for the owners in 2016.
ZETLAND STREET: Their commitment to serve , farm-fresh local foods wasn't enough to proceed this Bellbrook restaurant adrift. E'er wonder if some locations truly are cursed?
Shuckin Shack on N Principal
JED'Southward STEAK AND RIBS – Remember theirsalad bar?Sure it had croutons that tasted like crayons, but theirsteak burger and'brand your own sundae bar' were keen babyhood memories and huge innovations at the time. At that place were many Jed's around the Dayton area, i was located on 725 in Centerville and is now a Goodwill shop. Nosotros cannot find any photos or trace of this place online, tin can you?
SHUCKIN' SHACK –One of our all-fourth dimension favorite places was on North Main St. in Dayton. They would bringsteamed clams out in golf game ball baskets. At the raw bar you could sit and eatraw oysters and clams, and throw your shells into a trough. Who could forget theirmassive peel and swallow shrimp, orfried smelts? This was the merely place in Dayton that made you savage similar you were in a wharf type restaurant in Florida.
Peerless Mill – Miamisburg
THE PEERLESS MILL–The Miamisburg Restaurant with the onetime fashioned, old school menu. Inside it was like a mixture of Thanksgiving and Christmas everyday. We recall the incredible decor and churning bicycle waterfall. This restaurant was warm and inviting, with a tricklingh2o bike in the foyer. The food was fantastic, and the service was always exceptional. Information technology was a peachy place for family celebrations.
KEENG WHA – This Chinese restaurant used to be on the corner of Woodman and Dorothy Lane. They servedRagu'south favorite Chinese dish of all time: "Princess Prawns." A popular identify in the 80's until the chef left, and it was all downhill until it airtight in the mid 90'southward.
Bill Knapps was the bombdizzle
BILL KNAPPS – The kids repast was filled with animal names like the "tiger" or the "elephant."The best au gratin potatoes ever were served here in a tiny crock pot with browned cheese on top.Ragu loved theclam strips dinner and their signaturechocolate cake. On Tuesdays is was a full meal deal where every entree came with salad, soup and dessert. INSANE ! There was a Bill Knapps on 48 near Loop Rd. in Centerville, 1 past the Dayton Mall, and another about what is at present The Greene.
GIRVE'Southward BROWN DERBY– As kids, nosotros felt like kings in this place. They had thelargest salad bar in town and you could even order akiddie cocktail. Ragu loved the kids carte du jour fish dinner. Adults seemed to dearest the"Gus' Steak" which came out with a wooden stake saying medium, or rare with on onion ring on top. There was a bar within and even lobster tail dinners flowed freely. We felt the Brown Derby "jumped the shark" when it moved from Bigger Rd to the 725 location by the Dayton Mall. Large mistake, we really miss this food jewel.
Woody's Grocery Store in West Carrollton
WOODY'S GROCERY – We might say thebakery and seafood department was the best part of this West Carrollton icon. Also, we loved the deli withshaved Corned Beef and Swiss on hard rolls with poppy seeds on pinnacle. Nosotros remember a cashier named Don Baker who had hair like Elvis that never changed for years. Noone could forget the plaid dresses and bonnets worn by some of the female workers.
Elder BEERMAN RESTAURANT – Who doesn't love a place where you lot could getbreakfast with Santa and the Easter bunny? Located upstairs in the Centerville store on State Route 48, our memories are besides of theFriday night cafe. This was a place where the waitresses were "existent" waitresses and they had the same staff for decades.
BURGER CHEF-To this day, nosotros crave theBig Chef sandwich and their "works" bar where y'all could load up your burger with toppings! Remember that their regular hamburgers were stuffed into clear wrapping pouches and the steam marks would exist on the plastic wrap? Bring back Burger Chef !!
Chicken LOUIE'S – A 24 60 minutes craven fly place? What a great idea ! This was a fixture on N Principal Street in Dayton for over 40 years. Ragu would take a chance life and limb by ordering through the bullet proof glass at dusk. The related "Lou's Broaster Hut on threerd st had a special place in our heart.
RAX ROAST BEEF– We loved thesalad bar, which hilariously offered nacho cheese adjacent to the pudding. The menu had a star, the"BBC" (the beef bacon and cheddar)which proves the theory that bacon makes everything ameliorate. Only Rax lovers know that the cheese sauce fabricated those sandwiches. We frequented the 725 store that is now a Tim Horton'due south
ROCKY ROCOCO'S PIZZA– Chunks of roma tomatoes on their pizzas, made for a unique tasting pizza that was full of flavor.
JOE BISSETT'S Chow STEAK– The killer menu item was thePrincess Steak and a salad with blue cheese crumbles on acme. We also rocked the "kiddie cocktail" on North Primary St, Dayton. You lot may recall our article on the closing of The Grub steak HERE.
Lums – where hot dogs ruled
COZYMEL'S – Great identify for happy hours withmargaritas swirling in machines above the bars. Y'all got lots of food at a great price here. This sorely missed place was located on 725 near McEwen Rd. in Centerville and became a Smokey Bones which is as well at present closed.
FARRELL'S –Beyond from Tri-County Mall in Northern Cincinnati, this place had a 'sundae on a stretcher.' The staff would sing happy birthday to customers on kazoos.
LUM'Southward– An obscure boondocks favorite. They hadhot dogs cooked in beer. Lum'due south was located where Marion'due south Pizza is now, in Town and Country shopping center.
PEASANT STOCK – Who could forget the 'Peasant salad.' Ragu loved the temper at the eating house in the Town and Country Shopping Center. Chef David Glynn served some nifty food out of this establishment.
We miss Thirsty Dog Brewery!
T HIRSTY DOG – A bang-up microbrewery restaurant on the corner of Alex Bell Rd and 48 in Centerville that served homemade chips in domestic dog bowls. Ragu loved theRaspberry Light Beer, and the burgers and fish dinners were fantastic too.
HUNAN GOURMET –A long gone gem that was on 48 most Whipp Rd. We loved this place, specially theirdry braised shrimp andsizzling rice soup. Some of their entrees were second to none. The building was razed about 8 years ago to build a java shop.
NOBLE ROMAN'S – We miss the real Noble Roman'due south, non the stuff they are serving at the 'new Noble Romans' restaurants. The old restaurants were completely different. We miss the paw tossed pizza in the window,monster pizza, sicililan pizza and thehand rolled breadsticks with nacho cheese.
Marking PI's Mainland china GATE – The fried rice was addicting at this restaurant that was located upstairs in Town and State shopping center. A corking atmosphere for special get togethers, the decor on the glass is still at that place today, even though they closed in the lxxx's.
Sambo'southward was similar a weird, kids version of Denny'south
ARTHUR TREACHER'S FISH & CHIPS – It was fried fish, so Ragu could alive hither. The Bailiwick of jersey Mikes on 48 in Centerville is where one of the Arthur Treacher's used to be. We hear that some of these however exist in other states. Dear Fast Nutrient Gods, Bring them dorsum to Dayton ASAP, and don't forget the vinegar.
SAMBO'South –They featured pancakes served with boysenberry syrup. This identify was located at 48 near Loop Rd in Centerville until it closed in the early on lxxx's. It was known for their cheap prices and controversial carte du jour caricatures. It was a weird, child version of Denny'south on LSD. Simply you couldn't deny, they had great breakfast food.
FOUR'S COMPANY – After the Arthur Treacher'southward closed on 48 near Whipp Rd in Centerville, this brusk lived identify served upwardsgiant beer battered onion rings. They were and so full of beer you lot almost got buzzed past eating a few.
Dominic'south – A Dayton Original like us
TOTENKO – This place on the corner of 725 and 741 near the Dayton Mall was like a 70′s verison of PF Changs. Nosotros learned to utilise chopsticks here while wearing "toughskin" pants. A great restaurant until information technology closed because a food critic foundroaches on her plate (True STORY). That critic was Ann Heller, writing one of her commencement reviews for the Dayton Daily News/Journal Herald. This place turned into a Chi Chi'due south which has since gone out of business too.
D'AMICO and MANZAS –An Italian eating house that was a mom and pop establishment. Incredible spaghetti dishes highlighted a top notch pasta carte du jour. This spot is now Savona Restaurant.
DOMINIC'S –The iconic location on South Principal Street in Dayton whose manicotti was incredible. The real attraction here was thehouse salad dressing with then much garlic flavor that you breathed burn for ii days afterward. Ask any Daytonian who was effectually in the 70's/80'due south, they knew the but place to go where potent garlic breath was excused.
Ground ROUND– Throw your peanut shells on the floor. Ragu loved their all you can consume Fri dark fish fry. Remember the scale at the Wilmington Pike site where the cost of a kid's dinner was a penny for each pound they weighed?
BAJA FRESH – Practice y'all still require theirfish tacos like nosotros exercise? The now defunct Dorothy Lane and Kettering Blvd location claimed to not accept refrigerators, considering they served everything fresh. We were sad to run across this short-lived restaurant become.
PHIL AND JERRY'S FOOD-A-RAMA – Legendary Centerville grocery that had annual anniversary parties where a hot dog and a coke were around 20 cents. In business concern for over xxx years, they had a great seafood section.
Matchbook from Westward Ho on Brown Street
JOE'Due south IS A FISH Business firm –This seafood spot on Loop Rd and State Rt 48 offered a i of a kind Sunday brunchthat would knock your socks off. It featured smelts and steamed mussels. The restaurant was only open a couple of years, but information technology fabricated an impact on us in the early 80's.
WESTWARD HO –South Principal Street deli style restaurant that had beverage glasses equally big as your caput.The food was good, the patrons were one-time, yet this was still a hoppin' place. We used to visit the magic store across the street called the "Magic Lid," after eating.
PO' FOLKS –Fried food all over the menu, made this one of Ragu's faves. The fried clams and fried okra were so skilful. The 1 we frequented was on the corner of Wilmington Pike and Dorothy Lane.
D'Lites – The first 'Healthy Fast Food'
FAZIO'S GOLDMAN ONTARIO's Disbelieve Food STORES –This was the best place to shop with bellbottom pants in the lxx's for groceries. Expert deals and wide collars were the norm at this place!
D'LITES-The start place ever to offer salubrious fast food! Nosotros weren't sure how healthy information technology was, but Ragu loved theirburgers and smoothiesat the location of 48 and Whipp Rd. Another short-lived place, that nosotros feel had great food.
CHMIELS GROCERY STORE –Now a Big Lots store in Centerville, this identify had someincredible pastries. Their baker was most as good equally Woody's.
Kettering Hamlet Inn – closed but not forgotten
KETTERING VILLAGE INN – A mom and pop Italian eatery known for no frills and good food. This spot is now an "OinkadoodleMoo" eating house on the corner of Stroop Rd and 48 . KVI hadgreat pizza and pasta dishes. This ane is really missed.
ANTONIO's – An Italian restaurant once owned by the DiPasquale Family. When Villanova's Basketball team would come to boondocks in the 1980's, legendary autobus Rollie Massimino would e'er eat here. They had incredibleravioli dishes. Their marinara sauce was out of this world. Sweeney'southward Seafood House is now located where Antonio's operated.
Gone only non forgotten in West Dayton
King COLE Eating house –One of the most elegant dining places in Dayton at the lesser of the Kettering Tower. Known forgourmet steaks and seafood, this was a hot spot in the seventy's and 80'southward.
Hook'Due south BBQ: In West Dayton, one of the all-time places for ribs. Lots of southern style sides and salubrious portions for cheap. Sadly a shooting in the eating house was the first of the stop as a family member/possessor was killed. They never could recover from the tragedy.
A former Dayton icon
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