Lily’s Bistro hosting secret pop-up dinner for a great cause

On Monday, August 7, Lily's Bistro will be opening their doors for a special 5-course Secret Pop Up Dinner in benefit of Dayton's House of Bread.

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"We've always dreamed about different ways to utilize the restaurant on Monday, the one day that we're closed," Emily Mendenhall, owner of Lily's Bistro said. "We're also always looking for creative ways to work with our amazing charitable partners here in Dayton. As soon as the idea for a secret dinner came up, we knew this could be a great opportunity."

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For the Secret Pop Up Dinner on August 7, Lily's Bistro's Chef de Cuisine Amy Finch and Citilites' Chef Matt DeAngulo have collaborated for a 5-course gourmet meal.

“We really wanted this event to be all about our local community,” Mendenhall said. “Amy and Matt are friends, so working on the menu was just another example of good people and businesses coming together for a good cause.”

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For the Secret Pop Up Dinner, all of the ticket sales will benefit House of Bread in Dayton. A cash bar featuring Lily's seasonal signature cocktails will be available.
"House of Bread is open seven days a week, all year long for lunches to those in need," Mendenhall said. "Taking this day that we're normally closed to benefit their work is something we're all excited to do."
House of Bread is a charitable, non-profit organization that addresses hunger in our community by offering a free, hot and nutritious lunchtime meal as well as access to various resources.

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Local retired baker Bill Evans is helping to coordinate the event.
Interested? The dinner costs $50 (including tax and tip) and takes place on Monday, August 7 at Lily's Bistro. More details can be found at the Facebook event page.

Want to go?

WHAT: Lily's Secret Monday Pop-up Dinner benefiting House of Bread

WHEN: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, August 7

WHERE: Lily's Bistro, 329 E. 5th St., Dayton

COST: $50/person, including tax and tip

INFO: Facebook event page | Tickets at Eventbrite

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