• Business Recognition- Donate a service or product for the evening and have your business announced
• Business Card Drawing- Submit a business card  for networking and a chance to receive a prize
• Client Hosting- Reserve a table for your clients in  advance. A $50 deposit guarantees your business a  table ($50 returned on final bill cost at the end of the night).

Live Entertainment provided by Accent from 7:00-10:00pm

To reserve your table:

Use our PayPal button below and fill out the form that follows. Your $50 deposit will be used to secure your spots at this important professional event, and will be returned to you at the end of the night as a discount on your final bill.

For more information or if you have any questions, contact camela@daytontaste.com or call Camela Douglass at 937-344-4080.

“Big Gil’s Blues & His Funky Allstars brings a toe tapping, raw mixture of blues and ole school funk to every venue.  Performing hits from the 50′s thru 2003, Big Gil captures the crowd with his electrifying personality, powerful vocals and when he blows his trombone, it’s a soul stirring musical event.”

We are pleased to have Big Gil and his band this Friday, and we hope that you will join us to see for yourself why he’s got us so pumped up! The live music starts at 10 PM, so don’t be late!

You can head to the City of Trotwood website right now to read what they have to say for yourself. And as always, we thank the community tremendously for your continued support!

City of Trotwood – Featured Leader: Jason Thomas

It’s easy to win, and here’s how to do it:

Step 1. Come in during our Happy Hour

• Our Happy Hour runs every Tuesday – Friday from 4 PM to 7 PM and on Saturday from 1 PM – 4 PM. Come in anytime on one of those days, and you’re only one step away from winning delicious food and fantastic prizes
• Of course, you can’t forget to try one of our Happy Hour specials – we have excellent cocktails, beer and appetizers going out with quite a nice discount attached.

Step 2. Check-In on your favorite Social Network

• Whether you use Facebook, Foursquare, Twitter or Google+, we are watching for your check-ins. If you check-in, tweet or update your status saying that you’re at Taste (and tag us), you’ll be automatically entered to win. Take a photo while you enjoy your experience there to get an additional entry to win (and make sure you tag us so we can get the notice)
• You can enter as many times as you like in one link and can even win multiple times – so don’t miss an opportunity to check-in just because you already did in the past!

Step 3. Watch for the winner to be chosen every week

• Every week we will select a different winner of our Check-In and Win! giveaway to receive various prizes to be used at our Trotwood location. If you win, you’ll receive a message from us with information on how to claim your free stuff.

There’s no purchase necessary, no cost to enter and no “favorites” being played. Just come in during happy hour, check-in via your favorite social network, and win.

We are excited…pleased….and blessed to announce that starting with the 1st Sunday in March we will be introducing our very first Gospel Brunch. Not only are we going to offer one of the best brunch menu’s in town but we are going to serve it with a side of some of the most joyful, timeless gospel songs ever written.

The host of our very first Gospel Brunch is none other than, Dayton’s own, Grammy nominated, national recording artist Tonya Baker.

An anointed psalmist, gifted songwriter and a blessing to the Body of Christ – this young lady has reached the nations with her gift of song. As a vocalist, this young lady is a much sought after psalmist who ministers the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ across the country.

As a songwriter, Tonya has written songs that have been recorded by such national recording artists as Tonex and Helen Baylor with others yet to be released. As a background vocalist, she has traveled with Byron Cage, Percy Bady, Lisa McClendon among others. She has shared the stage and opened for such artists as Shirley Caesar, CeCe Winans and Fred Hammond to name a few.

Tonya will be joined on March 4th by Kevin Gray, Chicago-based contemporary gospel artist and gifted vocalist . From his jazzy tone and rhythmic riffs, to his heart for praise and worship, Kevin has solidified himself as one of the most influential voices in the gospel movement. What seems to separate Kevin from the rest is his love and adaptation for all styles of music which include R&B, Gospel, Praise & Worship, Jazz and Pop & Rock.

If you love gospel music and great food, I would highly recommend you consider calling your friends and church brothers and sisters and telling them to reserve their seats now because we expect a packed house on Sunday, March 4th and every first Sunday thereafter.

Do you have other suggestions, comments or questions for us? Please check out our Facebook page Taste or follow us on Twitter @DaytonTaste.

~ Noell Curry

While our live jazz band keeps the music going in the background, each of the three entrees that will be accompanied by a delicious shrimp cocktail appetizer, our house salad tossed in our very own Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing, and of course a delicious Valentine’s Day special dessert, as well as a glass of one of our house wines.

Click the image below to read all of the details, and be sure to send us an email to make your reservations or call ahead to let us know when you’ll be coming by. If you want to take your spouse out on the town to celebrate your love, there’s no better place to do so than Taste.

When you walk through the doors of Trotwood, Ohio’s new Taste Restaurant you immediately feel chic. The ambiance is sophisticated and reeks of contemporary elegance. From the dimly lit dining area to the mellow sounds of jazz being played from the live band on the small stage in the corner, Taste is a beautiful gem waiting to be discovered.

Taste is a privately owned restaurant that has only been open since October yet on any given night the parking lot is full, the bar is crowded and there is often a wait to find an open table. There is an air of comfort and the aroma of delicious food fills the space. Celebrity Chef, Mark Brown, from Atlanta, has created a menu that is both delectable and affordable. The crowd is a mix of young urban business men and women to married couples out for a romantic evening.

Owner Jason Thomas, a Dayton native and humble businessman, has traveled extensively as part of his job. He said he found the lack of non-chain restaurant options in the Trotwood and Englewood areas frustrating. “There is a need for fine dining in this part of town,” Thomas a young African American entrepreneur decided to open Taste as he felt the need for a multiplex entertainment dining experience was way over do for the side of town it is located. As a life-long resident in the community he felt it was the perfect location with strong communities surrounding it.

As if the atmosphere of Taste wasn’t enough, they have brought in Celebrity Chef, Mark Brown along for the ride. Shortly after coming onboard Chef Brown has introduced a new, vibrant, hip menu that is like no other. Chef Brown has worked with the well known and elite, such as Muhammad Ali and Tyler Perry and definitely has honed his skills. From the pasta jambalaya to the collard green infused egg rolls the menu could not be any more appetizing.

For anyone in or around the Dayton, Ohio area looking for a relaxing evening and a good meal I would strongly recommend the short drive to Trotwood and stopping by Taste. They have late hours and something on the menu for everyone. The cuisine offers gourmet soul food, Cajun and Creole entrees. A highlight of the menu is the tapas served after 10 p.m. daily. Another caveat, all of the recipes and desserts are made in a health-conscious way. Add the smooth sounds of a live jazz band while sipping on a glass of Redtree Moscato after devouring a sweet, creamy Gabby Cake and you are in restaurant heaven.