Natalie Jones

It's time to reintroduce myself! 📰 Hi - my name is Natalie Jones and I am a reporter with @daytondotcom focusing on food and dining, pop culture and lifestyle. I am a @wrightstate graduate with over six years of experience in the media field.

Restaurants from Piqua to Liberty Twp. are offering 3-course meals starting at $20.25 and some have meals for two. daytondailynews.com/community/summ…

After operating a catering business for over a decade, Patricia Rucker has opened a carryout soul food restaurant in Dayton with her son, Darryl Manson. daytondailynews.com/local/tricias-…

After opening a salad and fruit stand at the Butler County Fair a couple years ago, Brian Garver has taken over the former space of The Ham Booth across from the Swine Barn. daytondailynews.com/community/butl…

The Clark County Fair continues this week with many local vendors offering things that aren’t the expected fried fair foods. daytondailynews.com/local/clark-co…

Eddy Out, a surf shop, hostel, bar and restaurant catering to adventure sport athletes such as cyclists, river surfers and paddlers, will be located at 120 Valley St. in Dayton. daytondailynews.com/local/owner-of…

Anchored Baking Co. started out as a cottage bakery based in Fairborn and this week the owner is opening a brick-and-mortar location in Beavercreek near The Greene. daytondailynews.com/local/anchored…

There are a few new restaurants on Brown Street near the University of Dayton - including a barbecue restaurant with smoked meats and homemade sides, a new Mexican restaurant and Vietnamese cuisine. daytondailynews.com/local/3-restau…

Krista Hummel and her husband, Michael, purchased the Dairy Shed in Bellbrook 20 years ago. This year, the ice cream shop is celebrating 50 years of being a “community hub.” daytondailynews.com/local/dairy-sh…

After operating at the corner of Brown and Stewart Streets near the University of Dayton for 10 years, El Rancho Grande has closed its doors. daytondailynews.com/local/el-ranch…

After deciding to be an owner operator in January, Wes Martin has announced the last day of business for Mayflower - The Encore and Troy Provisions in downtown Troy. daytondailynews.com/local/troy-ven…

Wat Da Pho Express will be located at 1047 Brown St. in the former Pita Pit space. daytondailynews.com/local/restaura…

ICYMI: Table 33 has reopened for brunch after being closed for cleanup and repairs due to a small fire that occurred on June 12 in a residential unit above the restaurant. daytondailynews.com/local/brunch-r…

Several businesses have announced plans to open this year on Wayne Avenue in Dayton, with one already partially operating. daytondailynews.com/local/5-food-b…

Kyle and Darla Bowman, who opened Whit’s Frozen Custard last year in Germantown, reached an agreement with the city to purchase the abandoned, city-owned 1.21-acre property at 300 Central Ave. that once was a service station. daytondailynews.com/local/couple-p…

If you’re a fan of deviled eggs, the Ohio State Fair has a stand just for you! The Ohio Poultry Association’s Devilishly Good Food Stand features more than a dozen deviled egg flavors available in flights to share. daytondailynews.com/local/deviled-…

Since opening in October, Taylor’s Coffee & Creamery in Waynesville has added several new items to their menu including the viral 34 oz. coffee buckets. daytondailynews.com/what-to-know/w…

Mikey’s Late Night Slice is opening its first location in the Dayton region. daytondailynews.com/local/mikeys-l…

Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs has announced a change in leadership as CEO Dan Young retires this fall after five decades. daytondailynews.com/local/ceo-of-y…