Seems like there's "National Day of ..." for just about everything these days, so it's no surprise there's a day for everybody's favorite Italian dish — pasta! It's October 17, so if you're a pasta fan, why not celebrate on the 17th (that's a Monday, so you might want to step out the weekend prior) by getting out and about and sampling Beaverbrook's finest pasta eateries?

There's really no better way to get to know the environs around Beaverbrook homes for sale than by making a foray every month —trying out new restaurants, drinking establishments, cultural venues, or wherever.

So here are some of the top recommendations from our REALTORS® for trying out pasta — the supreme comfort food — all around the area.

1. Basil's on Market. 2729 Fairfield Commons Blvd., Beavercreek
   Two friends came together, inspired by the dream of creating a restaurant and serving fresh, local ingredients in a Market Street location in Troy. The Beavercreek location followed, next to the Fairfield Commons Mall. What can you say about Basil's on Market? Mainly that it's not your typical marinara sauce and pasta joint -- just look at the menu offerings and you will see: how about "Tater Kegs," with homemade risotto tots and calypso dressing; open-faced Caprese, with sliced rosemary focaccia bread, grilled chicken breast, bruschetta mix, fresh mozzarella, and basil pesto; or Lobster Shells with Cheese and Shrimp: This is just getting you started. You have to see the menu to believe it.
   
   
2. Jimmy's Italian Kitchen. 3002 Woodman Drive, Kettering
   If you're fond of sauce from a jar, you won't get it at Jimmy's Italian Kitchen. What you will get is all your favorite traditional Italian dishes made from fresh ingredients, and then some more you may not have heard of. Here's a brief sampling: Chicken or shrimp Fra Diavola; Spinach, Pepperoni, or Meatball Roll; Eggplant Rollatini or Stuffed Eggplant; and all kinds of pizza. Kettering is a mere 5-minute drive from Beavercreek.
   
   
3. Mamma DiSalvo's Italian Ristorante. 1375 E. Stroop, Kettering.
   Another notable Italian restaurant in Kettering, Mamma DiSalvo's Italian Ristorante offers a daily special that's truly special. Highlights of the menu: Italian Wedding or Chicken Pastina soup; for an entree, Shrimp Scampi, Penne con Broccoli, or Chicken Parmesan Combo; with an appetizer of Burrata Caprese (tomatoes under a creamy burrata mozzarella ball). Mamma DiSalvo's menu rings with authenticity.
   
   
4. Brio Italian Grille. 4459 Cedar Park Drive, Dayton
   It's a 10-minute drive from Beavercreek to nearby Dayton, where Brio Italian Grille's hearty fare is awaiting your enjoyment. Since October is World Pasta Month, how about also celebrating with Brio's specials created specially for October: Campanelle Carbonara, with creamy garlic egg sauce, fennel and sausage, and crispy pancetta and egg, or Frutti de Mari, with homemade Arrabiatta sauce, spaghetti, roasted grape tomatoes, and seafood.
   
   
5. Club Oceano. 4429 Cedar Park Drive, Beavercreek
   Some years ago, the owners of Club Oceano began experimenting with Cajun seafood boil, seafood, and Southern-style spices. After adding a twist of Asian spices and seasonings, they realized their dream of creating some memorable and exciting new dishes for their new restaurant. Brunch, lunch, or dinner, the fare delivers surprises that will have you telling your friends. Try Pasta Diavolo with grilled shrimp (flame vodka sauce with crushed red pepper flakes, feta cheese, and tomato); something from the Raw Bar; such as the Neptune Cocktail; or for dinner, Agave Salmon or Chilean Sea Bass.

So make your reservations now for the 17th or the weekend prior, and let's all raise a toast to everybody's favorite food: versatile, scrumptious pasta!

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