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Dominic's

Dayton’s Lost Dominic’s Restaurant: 1957-2007

October 2, 2019 By Andrew Walsh 21 Comments

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One of Dayton's more popular longstanding restaurants was Dominic's, which for decades occupied a spot on South Main Street across from the Fairgrounds. The restaurant had just celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2007, however, when it was sold to Miami Valley Hospital and … [Read more...] about Dayton’s Lost Dominic’s Restaurant: 1957-2007

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Dick Mantia, Dominic Mantia, Dominic's, Miami Valley Hospital, Midtown, Restaurants

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