Eat local: More than 50 restaurants join week-long dining promotion

Restaurant Week is a bright spot in January dining for many.

This year’s event, which runs Jan. 22 through Jan. 29, offers the chance for discovery — whether it’s a new restaurant or a fresh dish at an old favorite.

As always, a sneak peek event is scheduled the Wednesday before it starts. This year it will take place Jan. 18 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at White Allen European Auto, 648 N. Springboro Pike in Miami Twp.

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Newcomers to the event, which began 12 years ago, include Firebird’s Wood Fired Grill, Mills Park Hotel, 937 Grill & Taproom, Smith’s Boat House, The Wandering Griffin and Caddy’s Taphouse in Beavercreek and Miamisburg.

The seasonal promotion presents an opportunity to sample the best that local restaurants have to offer in the form of three-course meals priced at $20.17, $25.17, or $30.17 at a variety of restaurants all over town.

“This is a week the restaurants showcase their talents and try out new menu items at a really good value. The restaurants love seeing new faces and participating in Restaurant Week. The last week in January is a slower time for the restaurants and this is a way to support (them),”said Amy Zahora, executive director of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association (MVRA).

Last year Zahora says more than 9,000 Winter Restaurant Week meals were sold.

A donation will be made to Womanline and the MVRA Scholarship Fund from the sale of each meal.

INSIDER TIPS

Zahora recommends making reservations in advance and to double-check the dates and the restaurants are participating — not all restaurants are open seven days a week. She also points out that earlier dining times and off-peak days like Sunday through Wednesday will have more availability.

Visit the Miami Valley Restaurant Association’s web site, dineoutdayton.com, to purchase tickets to the Restaurant Week sneak peek or to find out the most up-to-date information about Winter Restaurant Week.

2017 WINTER RESTAURANT WEEK PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

The following is a list of the businesses scheduled to participate in the 2017 Miami Valley Restaurant Associations’ Winter Restaurant Week.

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., Dayton, (937) 228-2511

Basil's on Market, 312, N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, (937) 818-4390

Coco's Bistro, 250 Warren St., Dayton, (937) 228-2626

Franco's Ristorante Italiano, 824 E. Fifth St., Dayton, (937) 222-0204

Jay's Seafood Restaurant, 225 E. Sixth St., Dayton, (937) 222-2892

Lily's Bistro, 329 E. Fifth St., Dayton, (937) 723-7637

Roost Modern Italian, 524 E. 5th St., Dayton, (937) 222-3100

Salar Restaurant and Lounge, 400-410 E. Fifth St., Dayton, (937) 203-3999

Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, (937) 461-1101

Wheat Penny, 515 Wayne Ave., Dayton, (937) 496-5268

BUTLER TWP.

Buckhorn Tavern, 8800 Meeker Road, Butler Twp., (937) 890-3261

KETTERING

937 grill & taproom, 2866 S. Dixie Drive, Kettering, (937) 813-7429

Christopher's Restaurant, 2318 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering, (937) 299-0089

Figlio, 424 E. Stroop Road in the Town & Country shopping center, Kettering, (937) 534-0494

McGillicutty's Pub, 1980 E. Whipp Road, Kettering, (937) 436-0057

Park City Club, 580 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, (937) 949-3048

SUGARCREEK TWP.

Caramella's Italian Kitchen, 6204 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, (937)848-6999

CENTERVILLE

Carvers Steaks & Chops, 1535 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Centerville, (937) 433-7099

Chappy's Social House, 7880 Washington Village Drive, Centerville, (937) 439-9200

Kabuki, 848 S. Main St., Centerville, (937) 435-9500

Nelly's, 79 S. Main St., Centerville, (937) 859-5555

Station House at St. Leonard Franciscan, 8200 Provincial Way, Centerville, (937) 439-7154

Sweeney's Seafood Bar and Grill, 28 W. Franklin St., Centerville, (937) 291-3474

WASHINGTON TWP.

The Chop House, 7727 Washington Village Drive, Washington Twp., (937) 291-1661

Meadowlark, 5531 Far Hills Ave., Washington Twp., (937) 434-4750

The Melting Pot, 453 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Washington Twp., (937) 567-8888

MIAMISBURG

Caddy's Tap House, 9400 Springboro Pike, Miamisburg, (937) 610-3200

ele Bistro and Wine Bar, 3680 Rigby Road, Miamisburg, (937) 384-2253

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, 3500 Rigby Road, Miamisburg, (937) 865-9355

Nibble's Restaurant and Catering, 105 S. 2nd St., Miamisburg, (937) 802-0891

MORAINE

Chappy's Tap Room & Grille, 2733 W. Alex-Bell Road, Moraine, (937) 299-7427

WEST CARROLLTON

El Meson, 903 E. Dixie Drive, West Carrollton, (937) 859-8229

VANDALIA

Bunker's Sports Bar & Grill, 893 E. National Road, Vandalia, (937) 890-8899

MIAMI COUNTY

TROY

Basil's on Market, 18 N. Market St., Troy (937) 875-2068

The Caroline, 5 S. Market St., Troy, (937) 552-7676

La Piazza, 2 N. Market St., Troy, (937) 339-5553

Smith's Boathouse Restaurant, 439 N. Elm St., Troy, (937) 335-3837

TIPP CITY

Hickory River Smokehouse, 135 S. Garber Drive, Tipp City, (937) 669-2271

GREENE COUNTY

BEAVERCREEK

Caddy's Taproom, 2760 Towne Road, Beavercreek, (937) 431-0240

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse, 4432 Walnut St., Beavercreek (937) 320-9548

McCormick & Schmick's, 4429 Cedar Park Drive at The Greene, Beavercreek, (937) 431-9200

Pasha Grill, 72 Plum St., The Greene, Beavercreek, (937) 429-9000

The Wandering Griffin, 3725 Presidential Drive, Beavercreek, (937) 956-5216

Wellington Grille, 2450 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, (937) 426-4600

FAIRBORN

Packy's Sports Bar and Grill, 10823 Chidlaw Road, Fairborn, (937) 879-2696

YELLOW SPRINGS

Mills Park Hotel, 321 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, (937) 319-0400

Sunrise Cafe, 259 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, (937) 767-7211

The Winds Cafe and Bakery, 215 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, (937) 767-1144

XENIA

Nick's Restaurant, 1443 North Detroit St., Xenia, (937) 372-3202

CLARK COUNTY

ENON

The Dock, 250 W. Main St., Enon, (937) 864-5011

SPRINGFIELD

Season's Bistro & Grille, 28 S. Limestone St., Springfield, (937) 521-1200

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