The Chef Case

06/13/2025

Swipe for a look-book of this months Mana menu, come by and enjoy these beautiful dishes.

reservations can be made through open table.

05/13/2024

Chef Joe - Now & Then

09/15/2021

Come by and say hello! -Joe

IN THE GALLERY WITH MIKE ELSASS
September 23rd, 7pm

Please join us for an Art Talk with painter Mike Elsass as he speaks on his experience as an artist and as a supporter and promoter of the arts in Dayton, Ohio.

Please register for the art talk through Eventbrite. For more information, contact the gallery at danalwileygallery.com or contact us at [email protected] for any questions.

10/31/2020

Happy Halloween! House Filet on a witch. The Wicked run at the Schuster Center inspired this fun dish for pre-theater diners in 2015. The visual of the house atop the witch in Munchkinland was the idea. It was the winning choice and the grape tomato Ruby Slippers were the challenge.

10/30/2020

Leading a team and making art with food is a blessing. A great shot from my first photo shoot upon my return home.

10/28/2020

Modern Nicoise Salad. Grilled ahi tuna, cucumber wrapped romaine, haricot vert, grape tomato, red radish, nicoise olive and pomme frites tossed in lemon white wine cream. Tasty petite classic from dining with the Chef at the Dayton Racquet Club 2016.

10/27/2020

Game time, grilled Venison loin sliced with Peruvian purple fingerling potato, rapini, Zinfandel Veal Demi glacé and garnished with fennel candy. This plate brought the wow to a Zinfandel wine dinner at the Dayton Racquet Club in 2015.

10/26/2020

Smoked paprika pan seared Muscovy duck breast, herbed saffron rice, solfrino carrots with dried blueberry Zinfandel reduction. Flavors of fall come together with hints of smoke, perfume, dried fruit and richness. A dish that is from my beginning days at the Dayton Racquet Club.

10/25/2020

Saturday night movie food nibbles! GF Parmesan cheese spoons filled with roasted garlic aioli and goat cheese mousse and topped with beet micro greens. Creamy, crisp, rich, filling, oh so delicious!

10/24/2020

Rainy days and Ahi Tuna! Peppercorn encrusted and grilled with Ratatouille Basmati Rice, Red Wine Beurre Rouge and Chives. Rich in warmth and makes it all sunny!

10/21/2020

Halibut a la Joe at the Peasent Stock! Seared halibut on a bed of sautéed fennel, roasted red peppers and yellow squash topped with blueberry salsa and fried basil. Anyone remember the Peasent Stock circa 1996?

04/24/2020

Heirloom Twist Beet Burger✓ This Chef's Garden box is a gift that keeps on giving.

Gorgeous golden and rainbow beets inspired a cool twist on my Wife's favorite beet burger. You've got to make it, no way I can explain how incredibly the subtle flavors came together to create pure magic, something entirely larger than the sum of its amazing ingredients.

Also, check out these perky bitter greens, unbelievably they are over a week old. Can't wait to dive in to the next box of earth to table! https://f52.co/350qtVp. Enjoy, Chef Joe