SU senior’s love for Mini Lunch Box Cakes leads to unexpected success
Though she didn’t have much experience baking, Zoë Selesi decided to start her business after seeing other people making mini cakes. Read more »
From the Kitchen
To SU students and employees, coffee is more than just a hot beverage
In addition to the taste and caffeine content, many people also like the social aspects of coffee. Read more »
How the PPP cheese pizza blazed trail of success for Peppino's Pizzeria
The award is the second that owner John Vigliotti has won at the International Pizza Expo, coming after his second place finish internationally for the traditional division in 2016. Read more »
The Spot 625 offers virtual reality dining experience narrated by comedians
Using visual and auditory storytelling, The Spot 625 introduces a futuristic take on a traditional restaurant. Read more »
Strong Hearts On The Hill staff, customers say goodbye to university location
The 100% vegan cafe is closing its Marshall Square Mall location after 7 ½ years in the university area. Read more »
NYS Fair vendors, visitors get a taste of normalcy at offseason food fest
Vendors who participated in last year’s drive thru served NYS fair favorites in a walkup event. Read more »
Gallery: A look into Syracuse Co-Op Market's opening day in the Salt City Market
The second Syracuse Cooperative Market opened on Wednesday, becoming the first full-service grocery store in downtown. Read more »
The SU seniors cheffing it up from their Comstock, Walnut Ave. apartments
Two SU seniors started a cooking business out of their apartments serving meals like chicken parm to sandwiches inspired by a New Jersey deli. Read more »
What the opening of Five Guys on University Hill looked like
Five Guys opened its 87th location in New York state this week on South Crouse Avenue on Tuesday. Read more »
Mexican restaurant Luna Loca to open in historical Syracuse church
The owners of Oh My Darling will open their second restaurant this spring in the historic church space that The Mission Restaurant operated from until December 2020. Read more »
Baking is her 'love language,' so this SU junior started a dessert business
Kai Wright started her own baking business through Instagram after watching the Netflix show "Nadiya Bakes." Read more »
Faegan's has reopened, but it looks different
Since reopening earlier this month, the pub looks forward to welcoming back longtime customers and adding more dining options back to their menu. Read more »
Native American Heritage Month 2020
Graduate student hosts Indigenous cooking show 'Indigikitchen'
SUNY-ESF student Mariah Gladstone created the cooking show, which produces recipes and short how-to videos with Indigenous food. Read more »
Salt City Market vendors offer weekly takeout dinners
The “Takeout Fridays” offer a variety of cuisines including Thai and soul food and preview the opening of the market in January. Read more »
Residents turn free time and baking skills into a passion
Some Syracuse residents have used free time during COVID-19 stay-at-home orders to launch home-based baking businesses and sell their products online. Read more »
SU staff offers virtual cooking classes for students
Meg Lowe and Syeisha Byrd, two SU staff members, are bringing their cooking expertise into the classroom for “Virtual Pantry Cookin’”classes. Read more »
Good Uncle continues to grow business, aims to collaborate with SU
This week Good Uncle products will be available in campus cafes at SU, where the company began offering delivery to college students. Read more »
Cafe focuses on micro-seasonal produce, supports local businesses
The cafe, which opened Oct. 1, operates as a cooperative with local businesses and sources produce on a weekly, rather than quarterly, schedule. Read more »
Goldstein Alumni and Faculty Center continues specials, implements meal swipes
Although it is only open for takeout, the restaurant’s weekly orders have doubled with its new meal swipe option. Read more »
Syracuse Cucinas photographs local kitchens
Michael Massenzio’s Instagram page features photographs and interviews from several kitchens in Syracuse, including Kasai Ramen and Eden. Read more »
SU junior sells home-cooked dinners through business Heav’s Fingerlicking Delights
The Daily Orange is a nonprofit newsroom that receives no funding from Syracuse University. Consider donating today to support our mission. Heavyn Jones has been… Read more »
Black-owned Winnie’s Soul Delicious to open on Marshall Street
Winnie’s will be the first Black-owned restaurant to operate on Marshall St. when it opens next month. Read more »
Oh My Darling resumes operations after 2-month closure
Downtown restaurant Oh My Darling reopened its dining room on June 12 after being closed for two months. Read more »
24th Annual Chili Fest raises money to restore Thornden Park
The Thornden Park Association hosted its 24th annual Chili Bowl Fest to raise money for park restoration. Read more »
