Like many food markets, Dorothy Lane Market grew from humble beginnings. Frank Sakada and Calvin Mayne launched a fruit stand in 1948 called Dorothy Lane Market, at the corner of Far Hills Avenue and Dorothy Lane. Flash forward to today, and Dorothy Lane Market has grown to three well-known gourmet supermarkets in Dayton. Since those early days, Dorothy Lane Market has operated as a community-based market. Calvin’s wife, Vera Mayne, set the foundation and launched the Good Neighbor Program, which has given more than one million dollars to charity over the years. Vera also coined the mantra for the market, “Always do the right thing.” Dorothy Lane Market has sustained its family-owned founding and continues to be locally owned and operated by Calvin and Vera Mayne’s descendants. With stores in Washington Square, Oakwood, and Springboro, residents in those areas have the distinct pleasure of stepping foot into a Dorothy Lane Market. Making DLM a regular supermarket for you is one of the many pleasures of renting one of our apartments in Miamisburg, right down the street from the Springboro location. Take a peek at the Dorothy Lane Departments Spending a long afternoon at a Dorothy Lane Market is a treat. […]
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Four Breweries Within Minutes
Ready for a pub crawl? Gather your friends because you are lucky enough to have four incredible local brew pubs right in the Miamisburg area. The only question you have left to answer is, “should we take an Uber or a Lyft?” A visit to a brew pub is the perfect solution to a tough day (or week) at the office, jobsite, or classroom. Or a fun night out with family or friends when you’re craving a flavorful and local homemade brew. Here are the 4 breweries you can’t miss: Lock 27, Crooked Handle, Heavier Than Air, and Eudora. Lock 27 Centerville Brewpub and Brewery Just a 10-minute drive from our Miamisburg apartments, located at 1035 South Main Street, Lock 27 Centerville Brewpub is authentically different. This gem of a brewpub is a local favorite and features a broad range of thirst-shattering house beers including IPA, American Pale Ale, Oatmeal Stout, American Brown Ale, and Golden Ale. And don’t forget to arrive hungry because at Lock 27, each craft beer comes with recommended food pairings from the menu, and their unique gastropub kitchen includes the most fantastic flavors from around the world. Lock 27 offers an extensive menu to satisfy […]
Connect with Nature at Cox Arboretum MetroPark
Did you know there is a treasure trove of natural health and wellness in Miamisburg? Just 10 minutes away from our apartments in Miamisburg, you can escape to Cox Arboretum – one of the Five Rivers MetroParks and the perfect place to connect with nature. Step outside, breathe fresh air, and soak in the sunshine. Spend some relaxing time in Cox’s nature environment, and reap all the healthy benefits like reducing stress, boosting your immune system, and lowering blood pressure. A few Saturday hours alone, or with friends, at the Cox Arboretum will help improve your mood, increase energy, and let your imagination run wild. If you are ready to instantly feel better while being surrounded by natural beauty as far as your eyes can see, the 189-acre MetroPark is the place to be. Below is a list of things you can check off while visiting the Cox Arboretum. A Birds-eye View Be a kid again or bring your children and climb the magical Observation Tree Tower. The 81-step climb tops our list because it takes you 65 feet above the park for a spectacular, panoramic view of the Arboretum and the Miami Valley. Once you reach the top, prop […]
Veni, Vidi, Velcro. I came, I saw, I stuck around.
My husband has a theory. It’s called the “Dayton Sucks” theory. The premise is if you’ve ever lived in Dayton and for whatever reason move away, at some point in your life you will return because Dayton sucks you back in. Why? Because in the grand scheme of things, Dayton – aka Gem City – is a pretty darn good place to live. The uninformed believe the only thing Dayton has going for it is the fact it’s located between Cincinnati and Columbus. But as someone who was sucked back to Dayton almost 30 years ago, there is a lot more to Dayton than meets the eye. Here are the top 9 reasons I got sucked back and decided to stick around. 1. It is illegal to get a fish drunk in Dayton. If getting a fish drunk on a lazy Saturday afternoon is your idea of fun, well, sadly, Dayton may not be the place for you since Ohio law, er, outlaws it. However, if you’re willing to have an open mind, there are plenty of things to do in Dayton to keep you entertained on lazy Saturday afternoons. Here are a few of my favorites: Parks – Dayton […]