Friday, May 18, 2012

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About Mariah Douglas

Mariah Douglas was born and raised in South Bend, Indiana. She is currently a sophomore at the University of Dayton, where she is studying English and Journalism. After her undergraduate studies, she plans to pursue law school and hopefully start her career as a lawyer back in her hometown.
Mariah enjoys participating in a variety of sports including basketball, soccer, racquetball, and spinning, just to name a few. She is currently working as an intramural official for UD and staying active in the community through service and local events.

The Entrepreneurial Genius behind Meadowlark

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While Meadowlark cares for the community, it is obvious that Wiley cares for this restaurant, her dream-made-reality.

Grand Opening of Second Location for Thai Restaurant

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Go to your calendar and clear any plans you may have for dinner next Monday, March 19. ‘Why?’ you ask. Because House of Thai in Miamisburg is having their Grand Opening!

J. Gumbo’s—Providing Us with a Reason to Celebrate Mardi Gras!

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J. Gumbo’s casual, down-home Southern cuisine and atmosphere, complete with music of the South, is sure to win you and your taste buds over.

The Marriage of Quality and Support for Local Producers is Quite a Delicious One

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Full-fledged perseverance has led Hilary Browning to her career as a baker, but truthfully, most of the credit for her success belongs to no one other than Hilary, herself.

Turning Tradition on Its Edge

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The end had come. It was 2006 and Neil’s Heritage House had closed its doors. Fifty years in the making, booming past being just a bar in 1946, even surviving the fire of the ‘60s. This venue was here in the horse and carriage days, before Kettering even existed! 24,000 square feet of tradition was… (continue…)

A True Demonstration of Care for Locals’ Health and Lifestyle

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One week ago today, I had the most amazing tour of a grocery store. That’s right. A grocery store. With all the recent hype around the word “organic,” it certainly was interesting to discover this grocery only provides organic and conventional (all-natural) edibles, as part of their Food Philosophy. I had the privilege of experiencing… (continue…)

A Simply De’Lish Experience

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 Some would consider honesty within a business’s practice an important component, and as a customer, you want what you were promised, right? So what if I told you that this downtown Dayton café and bar fulfills the promise it holds within its title? That this restaurant literally holds true to its name? Well, let me… (continue…)

Roost Modern Italian: The New Kid on the Block in the Oregon District

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You know what goes well with Tuesdays? Italian. More specifically, a refreshing, upscale take on traditional Italian dishes. And I can tell you the perfect place to get just that—Roost Modern Italian, a brand new restaurant opening today at 524 E. Fifth St. in the Oregon District. The owners, Dana Downs and Beth Hirschbach, had… (continue…)

CJ Chan: Embodying the True Trifecta of a Quality Dining Experience

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“CJ Chan provides delicious food with a smile and serves the best sushi in Dayton,” testified Alex DeJulius, a University of Dayton senior studying Finance and Economics, who definitely can be considered a regular at this venue since its opening last November. From the outside, it may appear like your typical take-out Chinese restaurant, but… (continue…)

Homemade Deliciousness and Genuine Care: The Perfect Recipe

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The warmth of the sun’s rays kissing my cheek, the smell of homemade goodness embracing me as I push open the entryway, and the friendly smile of the woman behind the counter all contribute to my gentle coaxing into this cozy shop in the middle of Oakwood. This woman, Theresa as I will come to… (continue…)