From burgers and desserts to spas and gyms, 88 of the best businesses in Dayton recently showcased their products, cuisine and services at Dayton Magazine’s fifth annual Best of Dayton celebration. Nearly 700 people attended the Best of Dayton event, which included a caricaturist, at Carillon Historical Park on Nov. 7. Those who attended voted for the people and places in and around the Miami Valley they thought were the best. We tallied the votes and are now proud to present this year’s winners. The Best of Dayton celebration was sponsored by Carillon Historical Park, Premier Health, Kitchens by Design, Sunrise Treatment Center, Logan AC & Heat Services and Renewal by Andersen; our community partner The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and our media partner WDTN-TV. BY ERIC SPANGLER
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FOOD BEST BARBECUE
BEST BURGER
BEST DESSERT
Multiple locations including 5 E. Franklin St., Washington Township 312-1350, citybbq.com
Market Square and Main Street, Miamisburg 847-2442, hamburgerwagon.com
Beavercreek 907-0411, jennygs.com
BEST CATERING
BEST DOUGHNUT
525 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton 559-4590, elitecatering.com
268 N. Main St., Centerville 433-0002, billsdonutshop.com
BEST CHEF
BEST FAMILY DINING
CITY BARBEQUE
HAMBURGER WAGON
ELITE CATERING
STEPHANIE SALAS, 4ACHEF CULINARY CONSULTANTS 40 N. Main St., Dayton 224-4381, facebook. com/4achef-culinary-consultants-llc
BEST BREAKFAST/BRUNCH FIRST WATCH
Multiple locations including 2824 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton 435-3127, firstwatch.com
BEST BREWERY
WARPED WING BREWING CO.
JENNY G’S CUPCAKES AND TREATS
BILL’S DONUT SHOP
GEORGE’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 5216 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton 275-0705. georgesdayton.com
BEST FRESH CATCH (SEAFOOD) SWEENEY’S SEAFOOD
28 W. Franklin St., Centerville 291-3474, sweeneysseafood.com
BEST ICE CREAM
GRAETER’S ICE CREAM Multiple locations, including Oakwood (2412 Far Hills Ave., 534-0602), Beavercreek (2330 N. Fairfield Road, 427-4700) and Centerville (2 N. Main St., 312-9001), graeters.com
26 Wyandot St., Dayton 222-7003, warpedwing.com
BEST FARMERS MARKET
2ND STREET MARKET 600 E. Second St., Dayton 937-228-2088, metroparks.org
A Five Rivers MetroParks facility, the 2nd Street Market in downtown Dayton is home to more than 50 vendors, including local farmers, artisans, prepared food vendors and more, says Lauren Lemons, community outreach coordinator. “Shopping at the 2nd Street Market is reminiscent of European markets, alive with vendors, people and activity,” she says. “With a variety of specialty cuisine, unique artisans and local farmers, there is an eclectic atmosphere that attracts shoppers from across the Dayton region.” During the growing season, MetroParks offers an outdoor farmers market on Saturdays, in addition to live music, cooking presentations and special events year-round, she says. Vendors offer a variety of specialty items, including one-of-akind, handcrafted gifts and homewares, says Lemons. “Many of our growers offer seasonal produce you wouldn’t otherwise be able to fi nd in a typical grocery store. Additionally, prepared food vendors offer cuisine from all culinary corners of the world, from Thai to Mexican street cuisine.”
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FOOD BEST FINE DINING
SALAR RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 400 E. Fifth St., Dayton 937-203-3999, salarrestaurant.com
Salar Restaurant & Lounge is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment, providing exceptional service, serving a worldfusion menu and handcrafting cocktails in the Oregon District, says David Rocha III, events manager. “Executive chef and owner Margot Blondet came to the United States from her native Peru in 2005 and hopes to showcase how Peruvian cuisine reflects centuries of immigration with a menu that results in a fusion of influences that become exciting twists to our diners’ favorite foods,” he says. Its menu is seasoned with the rich flavors and passion of Peru and cocktails are handcrafted from the fi nest ingredients, says Rocha. The restaurant offers guests a unique dining experience with two outdoor patios, two full bars, a main dining room with large windows facing the historic Oregon District, an intimate lounge space and a private dining room. The restaurant recently celebrated its one-year re-opening in October after a fi re caused it to close the year before, says Rocha. “Salar continues to stand strong and contributes to the communities that keep it standing,” he says. PHOTO BY J. SHELDON PHOTOGR APHY
BEST INDEPENDENT COFFEE HOUSE GHOSTLIGHT COFFEE
1201 Wayne Ave., Dayton 985-2633, ghostlightcoffee.com
BEST ITALIAN CUISINE
MAMMA DISALVO’S ITALIAN RISORANTE 1375 E. Stroop Road, Kettering 299-5831, mammadisalvo.com
BEST JUICE BAR
SANTA CLARA JUICERY 1912 N. Main St., Dayton 470-4476, santaclarajuicery.com
BEST LOCAL BAKERY
BEST MEXICAN CUISINE
21 Park Ave., Oakwood 293-1719, ashleyspastries.com
1609 E. Third St., Dayton (258-2654) and 2190 Shiloh Springs Road, Trotwood (529-7535) taqueriamixteca.com
ASHLEY’S PASTRY SHOP
BEST MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
TAQUERIA MIXTECA
PASHA GRILL
72 Plum St., Beavercreek 429-9000, pashagrill.com
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FOOD BEST STEAK
CARVER’S STEAKS AND CHOPS 1535 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton 433-7099, carversdayton.com
BEST SUSHI
KABUKI KOREAN RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR Centerville Square Shopping Center, 848 S Main St., Centerville 435-9500, eatatkabuki.com
BEST TEA ROOM
COMMUNITEA 100 Watervliet Ave., Dayton 476-7434, teamakesmehappy.com
BEST OUTDOOR DINING
BEST PUB
329 E. Fifth St., Dayton 723-7637, lilysbistro.com
300 Wayne Ave., Dayton 224-7822, dubpub.com
BEST PIZZA
BEST SPORTS BAR
Multiple locations, 1320 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek 429-3393, marionspiazza.com
Multiple locations, including 1818 Woodman Drive, Dayton 252-9007, frickers.com
LILY’S BISTRO
MARION’S PIAZZA
THE DUBLIN PUB
BEST VEGAN/VEGETARIAN
CHRISTOPHER’S RESTAURANT AND CATERING 2318 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering 299-0089, christophers.biz
FRICKER’S
3120 Wilmington Pike Dayton, OH 45429 937-293-3293 www.ketteringbikeshop.com
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BEST AC/HEATING CO.
BEST APARTMENT COMPLEX
BEST DRY CLEANER
9181 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton 223-2222, logan-inc.com
4451 Love Lane, Beavercreek 431-5511, fieldstoneapts.com
2750 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek 429-2120, buckeyedry.com
LOGAN AC & HEAT SERVICES
BOXING
FIELDSTONE APARTMENTS
FOOD VENDORS
LIVE MUSIC
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SERVICE BEST CAR WASH
FLYING ACE EXPRESS CAR WASH
Multiple locations, including 7175 Far Hills Ave., Dayton 614-751-9274, flyingacecarwash.com
Flying Ace Express Car Wash is a homegrown and operated business, says Beth Martin, marketing director. “So we truly care about our customer’s wash experience,” she says. That means fast, high-quality and environmentally friendly car washes that are 100 satisfaction guaranteed, says Martin. “Our teams strive to greet every customer and ensure that they are completely satisfied with their wash quality,” she says. Flying Ace Express Car Wash uses the industry’s best equipment and has invested millions of dollars in state-ofthe-art technology to ensure that it operates as efficiently and environmentally friendly as possible, says Martin. And customers love the free vacuum lot that offers powerful vacuums to clean the interior of their vehicle, she says. The business also offers a fully stocked retail office and sells additional car cleaning products, including air fresheners, drying towels and shammys, wheel shine and dashboard wipes, says Martin. “We also offer our customers complimentary microfiber drying towels that they can borrow and return,” she says.
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SERVICE BEST LANDSCAPER
BEST MANICURE/PEDICURE
8107 state Route 48, Waynesville 885-2740, grandmasgardens.net
3852 Kemp Road, Beavercreek 431-1515, platinum-nails-nail-salon.business.site/
GRANDMA’S GARDENS
PLATINUM NAILS
BEST FLORIST
OBERER’S FLORIST 1448 Troy St., Dayton 223-1253, oberers.com
BEST GARDEN CENTER
SIEBENTHALER’S GARDEN CENTER 2074 Beaver Valley Road, Beavercreek, 427-4110 and 6000 Far Hills Ave., Centerville, 434-1326 siebenthaler.com
BEST HOME REMODELER
ELEGANT RESTORATIONS 902-8121, elegantrestorations.us
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SERVICE BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY ST. LEONARD CHI LIVING COMMUNITIES 8100 Clyo Road, Centerville 433-0480, homeishere.org
BEST PLACE FOR A SPA DAY WOODHOUSE DAY SPA
4412 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek. 427-3529, dayton.woodhousespas.com
BEST PLACE TO HAVE A WEDDING BENHAM’S GROVE
166 N. Main St., Centerville 433-1913, benhamsgrove.com
BEST PLACE TO PAMPER YOUR PET DOGGIE STYLES DAY SPA 3289 Seajay Drive, Beavercreek 426-3010, doggiestylesdayspa.com
BEST PLUMBER
KORRECT PLUMBING HEATING & AIR 7967 W. Third St., Dayton 837-2333, korrectplumbing.com
BEST MASTER STYLIST
SARA ROSE HAMMOND AT THE SALON ON RAHN & DAY SPA 30 W. Rahn Road, Dayton 937-985-9403, salononrahn.com
The key to being a great stylist is to keep up with the current trends and fashions, says Sara Rose Hammond at The Salon on Rahn & Day Spa. Hammond, who has been a stylist in the Dayton area for about 15 years, says she never stops learning and educating herself. She also attributes her success to having a diverse clientele that range in age from 2 to 65. “Each generation is expecting something different with their hair and I believe I can deliver on their needs,” says Hammond. A large part of her business is doing hair for women in weddings. “I do several weddings a year and enjoy the excitement of those types of events,” she says. Hammond says she is blessed to work at The Salon on Rahn & Day Spa. “There is no other place like it in Dayton,” she says. “From the moment you walk in our doors we believe your experience at our salon and spa will be unparalleled—from the beautiful surroundings to the multitude of services offered.”
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HEALTH BEST BIKE SHOP
KETTERING BIKE SHOP 3120 Wilmington Pike, Dayton 293-3293, ketteringbikeshop.com
BEST CHARITABLE RACE
THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF GREATER DAYTON’S FURRY SKURRY 1661 Nicholas Road, Dayton 262-5929, hsdayton.org
BEST FITNESS CENTER
EXPRESS FITNESS STUDIO 2047 Harshman Road, Dayton 902-3597, expressfitnessstudio.com
BEST YOGA STUDIO
SPEAKEASY YOGA 510 E. Third St., Dayton 829-4498, speakeasydayton.com
Dayton’s Best Kept Secret! CommuniTea Cafe serves lunch and specializes in Events such as Birthday Parties, Showers, and even Business Meetings and Fundraisers.
The tea room is available to host an evening event 7 days a week. 100 Watervilet Ave. • Dayton, OH 45420 teamakesmehappy.com • (937) 554-5626 Follow us on
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HEALTH BEST PERSONAL TRAINER KEVIN MANNING
937-286-0748, kevinmanningfitness.com
Kevin Manning and his Elite Fitness program caters to the busy professional who may not have time to drive to the gym and back. “I come to them,” says Manning. “I bring fitness to the client as opposed to the regular way.” Not only does Manning visit clients in their own homes, he also offers elite-level group fitness classes that are open to every fitness level. “I also have an extensive amount of programs available to those who cannot meet with me in person and that includes online training sessions,” Manning says. He says he wants clients to have an hour to themselves to focus on themself, relieve stress and anxiety and get stronger with every session or class. “It’s self care at its fi nest,” says Manning. Is there a good time to get started with Manning’s fitness program? “You’ll never regret getting started and now is as good as time as any,” he says.
Dan's Portraits and Caricatures dannyfoster.com | 937-669-3222
Dan’s Portraits and Caricatures
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SHOPPING BEST GIFT SHOP
AGNES & ORSON GIFTS AND GOODS 514 E. Third St., Dayton 937-640-1500, agnesandorson.com
If shopping is supposed to be fun then there’s no place better to spend a little time and money than Agnes & Orson Gifts and Goods in the Cannery Building in downtown Dayton. That’s because business owner Sandy Van Fleet is all about fun. “We love using the phrase, ‘Life is supposed to be fun’ around here and we love watching our customers experience the fun with us,” she says. The shop carries a bit of something for everyone, including items for birthdays, babies, weddings, housewarmings or even something sassy, says Van Fleet. “We’ve even begun carrying wine from wineries using sustainable and organic practices without breaking the wallet.” Van Fleet says she tries to fi nd quality products—including several locally made items—that are exclusive to the store and, at the very least, not found on Amazon. “We also try to give our customers a friendly, relaxed experience,” she says. “I believe we are what defi nes boutique. Plus, we have Dresden, our shop dog!”
270 Hiawatha Trail Springboro OH 45066 937-743-1466 ohiosportsacademy.com
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Shopping Best Jeweler
Jaffe Jewelers
3951 Far Hills Ave., Kettering 461-9450, jaffejewelry.com
Best Place for Home Accessories Home2Home
261 E. Alex Bell Road, Centerville 439-6688, hometohome.com
Best Resale/Consignment Shop Loralei’s Boutique
43 W. Franklin St., Washington Township 528-6861, loraleidayton.com
Best Women’s Boutique Ark & Echo
101 S Market St, Troy 219-5651, shoppingecho.com
Live Life Better at Fieldstone Apartments
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SHOPPING BEST PLACE FOR ANTIQUES THIS OLD COUCH
3930 Dayton Xenia Road, Beavercreek 937-426-6005, thisoldcouch.net
Located in a converted 1896 farmhouse with ties to the Coy family and the original settlers of Beavercreek, Th is Old Couch is a home decor shop specializing in vintage and handcrafted items. The reason the store was voted the Best Place for Antiques is because it has a good selection of antiques and vintage items in the shop, says Lori Lucas, who owns the shop along with her husband, Bryan. “Besides carrying antique and vintage items, we also work with 70-plus local artisans to carry a variety of furniture, wall art, stained glass, shelf decor, candles, soaps, jewelry, pillows and other unique items for your home,” she says. It’s important for customers to feel comfortable in the shop while browsing, Lucas says. “We treat customers like they are coming to our home for a visit.” The shop also hosts an outdoor farmers market on the grounds from spring through fall, she says. The store also carries specialty food items year round—many of which come from vendors participating in the farmers market, Lucas says.
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Greater Dayton Locations & Growing
www.FlyingAceCarWash.com
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ENTERTAINMENT BEST DATE NIGHT
RAISE YOUR BRUSH 169 N. Main St., Centerville 458-2283, raiseyourbrush.com
BEST FESTIVAL
CELTIC FESTIVAL 4156 Dayton Xenia Road, Beavercreek 372-9788, daytoncelticfestival.com
BEST GOLF COURSE
THE GOLF CLUB AT YANKEE TRACE 10000 Yankee St., Centerville 438-4653, yankeetrace.org
BEST HAPPY HOUR
LOCK 27 BREWING 329 E. First St., Dayton and 1035 S. Main St., Centerville 443-2739, lock27brewing.com
BEST LIVE MUSIC
BEST MOVIE THEATER
BEST MUSEUM/HISTORICAL SITE
530 E. 5th St., Dayton 461-1101, trolleystopdayton.com
4489 Glengarry Drive, Beavercreek 429-4130, cinemark.com
1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton 293-2841, daytonhistory.org
THE TROLLEY STOP
CINEMARK THE GREENE
CARILLON HISTORICAL PARK
Hours SUN – THUR 11AM – 9:30PM FRI – SAT 11AM – 10PM *** Closed some Holidays *** Centerville Square Shopping Center
848 S Main St Centerville, OH 45458
(937) 435-9500 eatatkabuki.com 2014
Kabuki started in Dayton and is family owned and operated by Mae and Hannah. We work hard to serve the freshest seafood, highest quality meat and produce available. We Believe that flavor can not be compromised. Our Chefs take pride in hand crafting all of our sauces from scratch- even our soy sauce! Remember when dining at Kabuki, our ingredients are made with Love from the kitchen to your table .
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CHILDREN BEST BIRTHDAY PARTY LOCATION
SICSA PET ADOPTION CENTER 2600 Wilmington Pike, Kettering 294-6505, sicsa.com
BEST CHEERLEADING GYM
OHIO SPORTS ACADEMY 270 Hiawatha Trail, Springboro 743-1466, ohiosportsacademy.com
BEST DANCE/THEATER INSTRUCTION
CELTIC ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE 85 Woodman Drive, Dayton 256-6086, celticacademy.com
BEST GYMNASTICS CENTER
OHIO SPORTS ACADEMY 270 Hiawatha Trail, Springboro 743-1466, ohiosportsacademy.com
BEST MUSIC INSTRUCTION MCCUTCHEON MUSIC
38 Marco Lane, Centerville 435-2900, mccutcheonmusic.com
BEST PRESCHOOL
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL 60 E. North St., Springboro 748-2612, brightbeginnings.fumcofspringboro.com
BEST SUMMER CAMP
SISCA PET ADOPTION CENTER 2600 Wilmington Pike, Kettering 294-6505, sisca.org
BEST SWIM LESSONS GEM CITY SWIM
s.mccarrier@infantswim.com, gemcityswim.com
Gem City Swim offers private, customized one-on-one survival based swim lessons for children ages 6 months to 6 years, says Sheila McCarrier, owner. She has been certified in the Infant Swimming Resource program self-rescue technique since 2012. “Gem City Swim aims to skill children in life-saving techniques such as floating and rolling back to a float, the proper swim postures and problem-solving skills independent of flotation devices and parental assistance in an average of four to six weeks,” says McCarrier. Using her education in psychology and child development, she helps guide the parents in ways to best support their child’s skill growth throughout this experience, as well as how to honor and retain the skills long after, she says. “It’s more than just swim lessons, it’s a life skill which helps build ability, confidence and discipline well beyond swimming behaviors,” says McCarrier. Gem City Swim is partnered with the Live Like Jake Foundation. “Together we offer scholarships to families in need of assistance financially and in the event of a water tragedy or incident within their family,” says McCarrier.
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We hope you enjoyed this year’s Sold-Out event! Special thanks to our participating finalists: 2nd Street Market 5k for Kelli Agnes & Orson Amy Walsh Fitness Antiques Village Aqua-Tots Swim Schools Ark & Echo Ashley’s Pastry Shop Basil’s On Market Beavercreek Christian Learning Center Benham’s Grove(wedding)/ Yankee Trace(golf) Bright Beginnings Buckeye Green Dry Cleaners C & C Studios Canopy Creek Farm Carvers Steaks and Chops Celtic Academy of Irish Dance Celtic Festival Chef Stephanie Schifrin Salas
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Indigo Yoga Jaffe Jewelry Jenny G’s Cupcakes & Treats Kabuki Sushi Bar & Restaurant Kevin Manning Elite Fitness Korrect Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc Lily’s Bistro Logan AC & Heating Services Loralei’s Boutique Marion’s Piazza McCutcheon Music Studio Miami Valley Dance Academy MVSO Youth Strings Ohio Sports Academy Platinum Nails Premier Raise your Brush Renewal by Andersen Salar Restaurant & Lounge
Salon on Rahn SICSA Sima Korean & Japanese Restaurant Simply Decadent Smokin Bar-B-Que Speakeasy Yoga Sunrise Sweeneys Seafood Bar & Grill The Grande Hall at Liberty Tower The Old Bag of Nails Pub The Plaza Theatre The Santa Clara Juicery The Trolley Stop The Woodhouse Day Spa This Old Couch This Old Farmers Market WDTN
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The Best of Dayton is a party and competition between some of the top establishments in the Miami Valley. Finalists were determined by nominations cast by the general public and the readers of Dayton Magazine. This year’s event featured more than 85 booths hosted by participating finalists. Below are the finalists along with the winners of each category.
2019 FINALISTS Fresh Catch (Seafood)
food BBQ
o City Barbeque o Hickory River Smokehouse o Smokin’ Bar-B-Que
Breakfast/Brunch
o Another Broken Egg Cafe o First Watch o Golden Nugget Pancake House
Burger
o Hamburger Wagon o Lucky’s Taproom & Eatery o Slyder’s Tavern
Catering
o Christopher’s Restaurant & Catering o Elite Catering o Kohler Catering
Chef
o Margot Blondet, Salar o Dana Downs, Roost Modern Italian o Stephanie Schifrin-Salas, 4achef Culinary Consultants
Dessert
o Jenny G’s Cupcakes & Treats o Simply Decadent o Madame Delluc Artisan Chocolatier
Donut
o Bill’s Donut Shop o The Donut Haus Bakery o Duck Donuts
Family Dining
o Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen o George’s Family Restaurant o La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
Farmers Market
o 2nd Street Market o Centerville Farmers Market o This Old Farmer’s Market
Fine Dining
o Oakwood Club o Pine Club o Salar
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Pub
o Bonefish Grill o Jay’s Seafood o Sweeney’s Seafood Bar & Grill
o Dublin Pub o Fifth Street Brewpub o Old Bag of Nails Pub
Ice Cream
Sports Bar
o Graeter’s o JD’s Old Fashioned Frozen Custard o Ritter’s Frozen Custard
o Chappys Social House o Fricker’s o Roosters
Independent Coffeehouse
Steak
o Ghostlight Coffee o Warehouse 4 o Winans Chocolates & Coffee
o Carver’s Steak & Chops o Oakwood Club o Pine Club
Italian Cuisine
Sushi
o Franco’s Ristorante Italiano o Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen o Mamma DiSalvo’s Italian Ristorante
o Kabuki Korean Restaurant & Sushi Bar o Sima Korean & Japanese o Sky Asian Cuisine
Juice Bar
Tea Room
o Santa Clara Juicery o The Shakery Juice Bar o Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Local Bakery
o Ashley’s Pastry Shop o Boosalis Baking & Cafe o Jenny G’s Cupcakes & Treats
Mediterranean Cuisine
o GiGi’s Gyros o Olive Mediterranean Grill o Pasha Grill
Mexican Cuisine
o Toro Mexican Bar & Grill o La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant o Taqueria Mixteca
Outdoor Dining
o Basil’s on Market o El Meson o Lily’s Bistro
Pizza
o Joe’s Pizzeria o Marion’s Piazza o Old Scratch Pizza & Beer
o Central Perc European Cafe o Chantilly Cream Dessert Shop Cafe & Bakery o CommuniTea
Vegan/Vegetarian
o Christopher’s Restaurant o Linh’s Bistro & Catering o Lucky’s Taproom & Eatery
service
AC/Heating Company
o Butler Heating & Air Conditioning o McAfee Heating & Air Conditioning o Logan AC & Heat Services
Apartment Complex
o Fieldstone Beavercreek o Spinnaker Cove Centerville o The Cannery Loft Apartments
Car Wash
o Flying Ace Express Car Wash o Mike’s Carwash o Soft Touch Car Wash
Dry Cleaner
o Buckeye Green Dry Cleaners o Fox Cleaners Inc. o Long Cleaners
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Florist
o Furst the Florist o Oberer’s Flowers o Sherwood Florist
Garden Center
o Grandma’s Gardens o Knollwood Garden Center o Siebenthaler’s Garden Center
Home Remodeler
o Dougan’s Improvement Co. o Elegant Restorations o Premiere Home Center
Landscaper
o Grandma’s Gardens o Grunder Landscaping Co. o Ohio Mulch Dayton
Manicure/Pedicure
o Platinum Nails o Square One Salon & Spa o The Salon on Rahn & Day Spa
Master Stylist
o Angie Mehaffie, Square One Salon o Carrie Taylor, Salon Lofts at Town & Country o Sara Rose Hammond, The Salon on Rahn & Day Spa
Place For A Spa Day
o Square One Salon & Spa o The Salon on Rahn & Day Spa o Woodhouse Day Spa
Place to Pamper your Pet
o Animal Castle Pet Grooming o Doggie Styles Day Spa o Urban Dog Day Spa
Place to Have a Wedding
o Benham’s Grove o Canopy Creek Farm o The Grande Hall at Liberty Tower
Plumber
o Korrect Plumbing Heating & Air o Stebbins Plumbing & Heating o Merrell Plumbing
Retirement Community
o 10 Wilmington Place o Bethany Village o St. Leonards
ENTERTAINMENT Brewery
o Dayton Beer Company o Eudora Brewing Company o Warped Wing Brewing Company
Date Night
o Raise Your Brush o Roost Modern Italian o The Little City Cooking School
Festival
Charitable Race
o Dayton Celtic Festival o Humane Society of Greater Dayton Furry Skurry 5K & Furry Fest o Dayton Greek Festival
o 5K for Kelli o Humane Society of Greater Dayton Furry Skurry 5K & Furry Fest o SICSA Lift Your Leg Run & Walk for Strays
Golf Course
Fitness Center
o Miami Valley Golf Club o Kittyhawk Golf Center o The Golf Club at Yankee Trace
o Express Fitness Studio o Planet Fitness o YMCA West Carrollton
Happy Hour
Personal Trainer
Live Music
Yoga Studio
Movie Theater
children
o Bar Louie o Lock 27 Brewing o Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar o Rose Music Center at The Heights o Trolley Stop o Yellow Cab Tavern o Cinemark The Greene o Plaza Theatre in Miamisburg o The Neon
Museum/Historical Site
o National Museum of the US Air Force o Carillon Historical Park o Dayton Art Institute
SHOPPING
Consignment Shop/Resale
o Jason Harrison, Present Tense Fitness o Kevin Manning, Elite Force Personal Fitness o Amy Walsh, Fitness Training o Day Yoga Studio o Indigo Yoga o Speakeasy Yoga
Birthday Party Location
o SICSA Pet Adoption Center o Ohio Sports Academy o Goldfish Swim School
Cheerleading Gym
o Competitive Edge Athletics o Ohio Sports Academy o Gym Nation
Dance/Theater Instruction
o Clash Gallery & Boutique o Home 2 Home o Loralei’s Boutique
o Celtic Academy of Irish Dance o McGovern Irish Dance o Miami Valley Dance Academy
Gift Shop
Gymnastics Center
o Agnes & Orson o Heart Mercantile o This Old Couch
o Kids Are Tops Sports Center o Ohio Sports Academy o Quest Gymnastics & Extreme Sports Center
Jeweler
Music Instruction
o Elizabeth Diamond Company o Jaffe Jewelers o James Free Jewelers
o Hauer Music o McCutcheon Music Studio o Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra Youth Strings
Place for Antiques
Preschool
o Antiques Village o C&C Studios at Town & Country o This Old Couch
o Beavercreek Christian Learning Center o Bright Beginnings Christian Preschool o Dayton Christian Preschool
Place For Home Accessories
Summer Camp
o C&C Studios at Town & Country o Home 2 Home o This Old Couch
o Hidden Meadows Day Camp (CWPD) o Ohio Sports Academy o SICSA Pet Adoption Center
Women’s Boutique
Swim Lessons
o Ark & Echo o Palette of Threads Boutique o Taylor Monroe Boutique
o Aqua-Tots Swim School o Gem City Swim LLC o Goldfish Swim School
health
Bike Shop
o K&G Bike Center o Kettering Bike Shop o Tipp Cyclery
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