XO Taco is Syracuse’s newest spot for specialty tacos
On East Fayette Street sits Syracuse’s newest Mexican restaurant, XO Taco, which opened on Sept. 4 and is owned by Modern Malt and Original Grain owner Chris Bily. Read more »
From the Kitchen
No restaurant reservations for graduation this weekend? No problem.
Graduation weekend is upon us. Check out these local eateries that don’t require a reservation. Read more »
Business owners prepare for Saturday’s Food Truck & Craft Beer
The third annual Syracuse Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival will return to the New York State Fairgrounds this weekend. Here’s how the truck owners are getting ready. Read more »
Flip Night brings seniors together over $1 beer
Faegan’s Flip Night brings graduating seniors together on weeknights, where they can score beer at a discounted price. Read more »
Historians team up with local brewery to revive Congress Beer
Willow Rock Brewing Company and the Onondaga Historical Association are collaborating to bring back the iconic beer, brewed by the local Haberle Brewery for over 100 years. Read more »
Glazed & Confused partners with local brewery for donut, beer pairing
The recently-opened doughnut shop joined forces with Full Boar Craft Brewery on Sunday to serve doughnuts specifically selected to complement one of four beers. Read more »
Eden restaurant to bring sustainable agriculture, local produce to Syracuse
Rich Strub will team up with local farms and Cornell research scientists to launch a new farm-to-table restaurant in Hanover Square. Read more »
Syracuse’s version of ‘Chopped’ to come to Otro Cinco
The latest Chef Challenge Syracuse will be hosted by Otro Cinco, and chefs will use mystery local ingredients to prepare food for about 30 people. Read more »
New York-based Perry’s Ice Cream releases 4 retro flavors
Perry’s released throwback flavors in celebration of its 100th anniversary, and Foodie columnist Taylor Lucero sampled them all. Read more »
Mr. Bigg’s Restaurant brings authentic Caribbean cuisine to Syracuse
The new restaurant will operate as catering/takeout only, offering mainstays of Caribbean cuisine like jerk chicken and sweet plantains. Read more »
Champ’s success is based on ‘90 percent service and 10 percent food’
Champ’s Pizzeria & Fish Fry has been building customer rapport with its food since opening. Read more »
Chick-fil-A hosts community service event for free food
Chick-fil-A, opening Thursday morning in Cicero, hosted a day of community service on Wednesday. Read more »
Dang’s Cafe serves traditional Vietnamese cuisine on Butternut Street
Dang’s Cafe, which opened on Jan. 26, strives to serve traditional, authentic Vietnamese food and give back to the community while doing so. Read more »
Eat, drink and be messy on Valentine’s Day at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is hosting a Valentine’s Day event geared toward singles. They’ll have five drink specials, ridesharing promotions through Lyft and live music. Read more »
Good To Go Cafe offers homemade food from a range of cuisines, right behind Varsity Pizza
The cafe is tucked away behind Varsity Pizza, but its Mexican and Italian food specials attract regular customers. Read more »
Customer cravings become masterpiece treats at Picasso's Pastries and Cafe
Picasso’s Pastries and Cafes is a quaint, bohemian style cafe in the Westcott area. Read more »
Are you in New York City or LA over winter break? Check out these bars.
If you're looking for new places to have a reasonably cheap night out in New York or Los Angeles, Thirsty Thursday columnist Mikey Light has some ideas. Read more »
The Taste of Africa brings Gabonese owner’s tastes from home to Syracuse
The new African restaurant will serve and cater the Syracuse community with its popular dishes like oxtail, shish kebabs and tilapia. Read more »
Syracuse’s Brewed Awakening presents a fresh take on vegan cafes
The cafe — which aims to tap into coffee fiends, cheese lovers and vegans alike — will open Friday. Read more »
Phoebe’s Restaurant will feature French-inspired dishes, like escargot, as winter arrives
Phoebe’s new seasonal menu will reflect its shift into a French bistro. Read more »
Good Uncle finds Syracuse University’s missed market: a quality meal plan at honest rate
SU students spoke, and Good Uncle has listened. Starting this semester, Good Uncle is offering an alternative meal plan with a ton of perks. Read more »
With Love, Burma hints at a fresh take on Burmese food at Onondaga Community College’s teaching restaurant
Onondaga Community College’s teaching restaurant has changed hands from Pakistani food to Burmese offerings, as With Love reveals a new destination for the next six months. Read more »
Here are 6 Syracuse ice cream shops to satisfy your cravings
Ice-cream shops in the Syracuse area have begun to open for the summer season, offering summer specials and signature treats. Read more »
Bottoms up, seniors. Celebrate graduation with brunch drinks for a pick-me-up to take the edge off.
After years of undergraduate studies, seniors deserve a classier, yet still easy, drink to power through graduation. Here are a few suggestions. Read more »
