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Summer is pretty special in Central New York. Maybe it’s because we know how fleeting it feels, or maybe it’s because of the things we can enjoy during the warmer months all within a short drive. Unwind with any of…
Category: Unique eats
Find out where Syracuse eats
Central New Yorkers love their food. The community is known for its diverse, independently owned restaurants – and food indicative to the area – Syracuse’s salt potatoes; Utica’s tomatoe pie, long hots and Utica Greens; and Ithaca is known for…
Syracuse’s International Groceries and Import Markets
Syracuse and Central New York have a long history of welcoming refugees and immigrants and that diversity makes our area a more vibrant, special place to live. One of the many advantages is the bounty of international groceries and import…
Fresh from the farm
Turnips at Early Morning Farms, an organic Farm in Genoa. In CNY, there’s no shortage of area growers offering ways to get your supply of homegrown goodness through community supported agriculture. Here’s a list. Check websites for details. Abbott Farms,…
Where’s the Fire: Central New York Restaurants with Fireplaces
Few things are cozier than a crackling fire on a chilly evening. Pair it with a delicious meal and you’ve got the recipe for a perfect winter night out. Plan a quiet evening at one of these Central New York…
10 Totally CNY Foods, Regional Dishes
Every city or region has cuisine that developed over time, often thanks to the cultures represented in that area or the available agricultural bounty. Central New York is no different – we have several delicious regional dishes we’re known for,…
Food Network names Central NY joint home of best BBQ ribs in New York
Food Network named Ray Brothers BBQ http://www.raybrothersbbq.com/as home to the best ribs in the state. High marks went to the quarter-rack of ribs with two sides and two kinds of sauce. The…
Sam’s Chicken Land: Fresh fried chicken and a super steak sub
At Sam’s Chicken Land https://www.samschickenland.com/ in Syracuse, you’ll find some of the best fried chicken and sandwiches around. It’s located on Charles Avenue, just outside the city off West Genesee Street. Sam…
Mexican food in an Irish bar
At Steve’s Cantina on Syracuse’s Tipperary Hill, you can get a cold 10-ounce beer for a buck and a quarter. At night, the crowds come for a comfy spot to watch…
Go for the Pakistani gyro and fill up your gas tank
Food from a gas station. We know what you’re thinking. But you probably never heard of Naani’s. At the Conoco station on Oswego Street in downtown Liverpool, you can fill your gas tank for $2.45 a gallon, get a six…