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    Food & Dining

    Whitney Kling, a 2001 Oakwood High School graduate and former owner of Top Knot Kitchen, has combined her love for cooking and writing by publishing a weekly “But First, Food” column that appears in the Dayton Daily News (CONTRIBUTED)
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    Food writer Whitney Kling’s journey involves motherhood, starting a business — and so...
    Mocktails are no longer a substitute — they’re a cultural movement redefining what it means to drink socially. With bold flavors, creative concoctions, and dedicated venues popping up nationwide, you’ll find plenty of ways to raise a glass, no alcohol required. ISTOCK
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    Mocktails are redefining what it means to drink socially: Where to sip spirit-free
    This recipe of cherry tomatoes, garlic cloves, goat cheese and more can be a time saver for people who haven't had time to fully cook something. WHITNEY KLING/CONTRIBUTED
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    ‘Survival food’ for when you are constantly on the go
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    New dining options come to COhatch Springfield as Myers Market rebrands
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    Long’s Sideout Sports & Spirits opens in Xenia with free, outdoor pickleball play this...
    Coleslaw sometimes begs to be thrown on top of a hot sandwich for some added crunch but it can also hold its own as a side to cookout fare. CONTRIBUTED
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    Recipe: Summer is worth savoring, and so is this coleslaw
    A crowd came out to cheer for their favorite dachshund Saturday during the 2023 Champion City Wiener Dog Races at National Road Commons Park in Springfield. The event, held as part of Mustardfest, featured 27 dogs competing for the title of fastest weiner in Clark County. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
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    MustardFEST to top off weekend of activities
    These Red-Wine Mushroom Sliders with Gouda Cheese are vegetarian sliders are filled with a rich red-wine flavor. JANA COLLIER/CONTRIBUTED
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    Sliders recipes: The perfect food for football tailgating
    This basic vinaigrette is a smooth combination of shallots, honey, Dijon, apple cider vinegar and olive oil. WHITNEY KLING/CONTRIBUTED
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    Salads deserve more of the spotlight — and don’t sleep on this basic vinaigrette
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    At 1572 Roadhouse Bar-B-Q, smoked meats and house-made sauces are on the menu
    The pumpkin latte cheesecake stick adds a seasonal sweet treat to the White Castle menu. CONTRIBUTED
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    Add White Castle to your list of places to find pumpkin flavor on the menu
    1572 Roadhouse Bar-B-Q is an open-air BBQ joint located on the grounds of the Ohio Renaissance Festival. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    Food options aplenty at this year’s Ohio Renaissance Festival
    TGI Fridays, located at 2799 Centre Dr. in Beavercreek, is closed. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    Beavercreek TGI Fridays to be replaced with Texas Roadhouse spinoff
    Construction continues on the Buc-ee's at 8000 State Route 235 in Huber Heights. The company is hiring staff for the location, which is estimate to open in April of 2026. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    7 things people love about Buc-ee’s, as the first Ohio location nears in Huber Heights
    Squash is divided into two basic types, summer and winter, although seasonal distinction is no longer accurate because both types are now available year-round. Among the summer squash varieties, zucchini, with its mild flavor and cucumber-like appearance, is the most popular in the U.S.  CONTRIBUTED
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    Column: This fruit, native to Central America, holds a whole lot of nutrients in a...
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    The ‘official baker’ of the Ohio Renaissance Festival is based in Old North Dayton
    Yellow Springs Smokehouse is open at 1535 Xenia Ave. in Yellow Springs. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    Yellow Springs Smokehouse to close
    The Middletown Chick-fil-A, located just off Exit 32 on I-75, is expected to open next month. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Chick-fil-A to open 25-30 new Ohio restaurants: See local locations
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    Mel-O-Dee Restaurant in New Carlisle continues ‘feel good’ service 60 years later
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