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    Food & Dining

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    Pomelo citrus fruits imported from Pinghe County, China are sold at various grocery stores. AP PHOTO/DAMIAN DOVARGANES
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    Sweetgreen offers salads and protein bowls. CONTRIBUTED
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    Grand opening of Sweetgreen restaurant at Liberty Center is next week
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    First Report Blend from Twisted River Coffee Roasters is a collaborative blend with Dayton Daily News with
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    Grist, a dine-in and grab-and-go spot in Dayton, features salads, sandwiches and desserts for lunch and elevated dinner options that revolve around fresh pastas, bread and sauces. CONTRIBUTED
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    True Slice Pizza and bar is open at 8262 Princeton Glendale Road in West Chester Township. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    True Slice Pizza brings Indian-inspired flavors to West Chester Twp.
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    Esther Price Candies celebrates 100 years with limited-edition box
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    Here are this year’s Holiday Cookie Contest winners
    A shallot is part of Whitney Kling's "Peas and Pecorino" dish. ISTOCK
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    Some Wendy’s restaurants, including 3220 Dayton Xenia Road in Beavercreek, are participating in a Community Day on Friday, Nov. 21 where customers can get free food. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    11 Wendy’s restaurants in Dayton area to offer free food for ‘Community Day’ on Friday
    Tropical Smoothie Cafe is opening at 3589 South Dixie Highway in the Warren County portion of the city of Middletown. BRYN DIPPOLD/STAFF
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    Tropical Smoothie Cafe opening in Middletown
    Jukebox, a sparkling beverage studio at the Deerfield Towne Center in Mason, has added a customizable, high-protein pudding bar to its lineup (JUKEBOX).
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    Sparkling beverage studio in Mason adds high-protein pudding bar
    Warped Wing Brewing Co. has released its first non-alcoholic beer. Zero Altitude IPA contains less than 0.5% alc/vol and is pasteurized to ensure quality and safety (WARPED WING BREWING CO.).
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    Warped Wing releases its first non-alcoholic beer
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    Whether Thanksgiving purists want to admit it or not, turkey just isn’t that good
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    Cincinnati Pizza Week happening now: $10 pizzas sold throughout region
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    It’s Cincinnati Pizza Week: A list of participating restaurants
    A March, 22, 1984 Dayton Daily News story on Amy's Swiss Melts (DAYTON DAILY NEWS ARCHIVES).
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    Cowboy Sally's Authentic Texas BBQ is now open at Liberty Center in Liberty Township. This plate shows a sampling of burnt ends, brisket, pulled pork, mashed potatoes and hot honey butter and pepper jack cornbread. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Cowboy Sally’s will close New Year’s Eve, owners to open new concept at Liberty Center
    Prime BBQ Smokehouse is opening its first location in the Dayton region at 1200 Brown St. Suite 150. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    BBQ restaurant with area locations offers $5 menu amid government shutdown
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    Column: Snacks don’t have to be unhealthy
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    Jaggers may come to former Texas Roadhouse spot in Hamilton; new one is now open
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    Middletown native opens The Purple Pig Cafe, a coffee shop in Carlisle with kid-friendly...
    The Purple Pig Cafe is a coffee shop located at 751 Dayton Oxford Road in Carlisle. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    PHOTOS: A look inside The Purple Pig Cafe in Carlisle
    Richards Pizza celebrates 70 years of business in Butler County. Founded in Hamilton by Richard Underwood in 1955, the beloved local chain with four locations will celebrate its anniversary with 50-cent steak sandwiches, the price when it was created in 1956. Pictured, from left, are Karen Underwood Kramer, Peggy Underwood, and Gayl Underwood. Karen and Gayl have operated the business since the late 1980s. MICHAEL D. PITMAN/STAFF
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    Flu might be coming to your household: This chicken soup recipe can comfort the sick
    Fans of Frisch's often share a love for the restaurant's Big Boy hamburgers, onion rings, and selection of pies. Some customers also rave about the nugget-style ice served in each of the restaurant's soft drinks. AIMEE HANCOCK/STAFF
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    19 Frisch’s Big Boy restaurants remain open in Ohio despite Dolly’s closures
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