Thornden Park Association to host annual Chili Bowl Festival this weekend
This Saturday, the Thornden Park Association will host its 21st annual Chili Bowl Festival to bring the community together. Read more »
From the Kitchen
The original Funk 'n Waffles closed its doors for good. Here's what the last day was like.
Funk 'n Waffles has been a staple on the Hill for years. On Wednesday, the restaurant and music venue closed its doors for good. Read more »
Kombucha beer really is the perfect blend between the probiotic health drink and your favorite ale
Catch it at your local craft beer spot, Unity Vibration’s Kombucha beer is a funky, fruity drink that’s worth a try. Read more »
More than 45,000 visitors come to Syracuse for Downtown Dining Weeks
Downtown Dining Weeks is the opportunity for a three course meal at 32 local Syracuse restaurants for $25. It's fun and it's food. Read more »
Classic Cuban Mojito is light and refreshingly sweet
A bartender from El Floridita, a well-known Havana establishment, said the secret to a perfect mojito is in the execution. Read more »
Café Kubal grand opening will feature double the buzz with coffee infused beer
Grand opening of Café Kubal location will feature a collaboration with Empire Brewing Company. The local businesses partnered to create “Local Grind,” a scotch ale blended with coffee. Read more »
Grapes & Roses is a romantic Pisco cocktail sure to woo your Valentine
This Valentine’s Day, instead of going out to the local florist to pick up a bouquet of roses, head to the grocery store and pick… Read more »
M Kaiten Sushi on Marshall Street opens with menu options such as ‘Orangeman’ and ‘S.U. Girl’
A new conveyor belt sushi place opened up on Marshall Street with plenty of options for all and with special Syracuse-themed sushi rolls. Read more »
Central New York Brewfest to hold 21st Beer Festival
With more than 250 different beers, the Central New York Brewfest will have plenty of options for beer-drinkers this weekend. Read more »
This Guinness Martini is the strongest martini you’ll ever drink
The mix of an American classic and an Irish staple is an unusual but intriguing drink. Read more »
Everything, all the time: Tapingo now delivers from Walgreens
After coming to campus last semester and making food purchases fast and easy, Tapingo now offers everything found on the shelves of Walgreens. Read more »
Say happy birthday to Funk ‘n Waffles, because it's turning 10
Well-loved University Hill restaurant Funk ‘n’ Waffles has been serving and entertaining customers since 2007. On Friday, it will host its 10th birthday party. Read more »
Mix red wine and hot chocolate for a warm, rich drink
The ancient Aztecs are said to have mixed chocolate beverages with wine. Centuries later, this combination still has a tasty result. Read more »
Bar named 'Marshall Street' brings a piece of Syracuse to the Big Apple
Although they aren't SU alums, Robert Gerola and Jimmy Cafiero live for Orange basketball. The duo has opened up a bar in New York City that takes after the atmosphere of some bars here on the Hill. Read more »
Put that leftover champagne to use with these drink recipes
If you're one of the many people who bought too much champagne to drink this past holiday season, take a look at these recipes to put those bottles to good use. Read more »
Strong Hearts cafe is donating half of proceeds to nonprofits that embody 'humanity, community and love'
For one day every month in 2017, local vegan eating establishment Strong Hearts Cafe will donate half of its sales to a local nonprofit organization. Vera House received the proceeds from Monday. Read more »
Spice up your holiday eggnog with brandy, whiskey or rum
Eggnog is the drink of the season, and you've got options when it comes to what type of alcohol you can use to make the holiday drink. Read more »
The Sweet Praxis experiments with classic baked goods
The Sweet Praxis owners Jennifer Walls and Natalie Hansen are not afraid to experiment with uncommon flavors in their quest to modernize classic pastries. Read more »
Keoke Coffee drink has strong flavor, making it the perfect beverage for winter
This popular coffee cocktail is made with with Kahlua, brandy, crème de cacao, and of course, coffee. Read more »
31st Gingerbread Gallery creates a tiny village made of gingerbread
The gingerbread house exhibit annually attracts between five thousand to six thousand people, who come out to see the Victorian-style sugar creations. Read more »
Toss 'n' Fire Pizza moves authentic food from truck to restaurant
Toss 'n' Fire Pizza gained popularity with it's two food trucks, custom equipped with wood-fire ovens for their signature pizza. Now, they're getting used to a brick-and-mortar storefront. Read more »
Thanksgiving Cosmo is sweet and refreshing with a ginger twist
As a great pair to heavy, hearty Thanksgiving Dinner food, Thirsty Thursday writer Monique Iuster prepared a ginger cosmo, perfectly fruity and refreshing. Read more »
Family-owned Brighton Bakery expands over the years, serves up delicious treats
Brighton Bakery has been in the Stefanski family for decades, expanding from a modest bakery to a food supplier and liquor store, all while staying true to their roots. Read more »
Syracuse Little Italy’s Biscotti Café offers old world Italian treats
After serving up cannolis and gelato in three different locations, spending 19 years in the business here in Syracuse, Debbie and Geoff Camire continue to serve quality cakes and pastries at Biscotti Cafe. Read more »
