Sterling Stage Folk Fest 2012!
If you follow the Guru you know I’m at concerts nonstop, but lately I’ve been a little less enthused about electronic music and more into indie folk and similar genres. After catching Trampled by Turtles a few weeks back at the Westcott Theater my mind was blown....
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MWPAI Presents: Shadow of the Sphinx
Coming up in June at Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute is a excellent Egypt-centric exhibit called Shadow of the Sphinx. It doesn’t begin until Sunday, June 17th but I wanted to give Guru readers a sneak peak of what’s coming up. I’ve covered many of the...
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Downtown Living Tour 2012!
Coming up in a few weeks is the sixth annual Downtown Living Tour. This tour is brought to you by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse and is happening on Saturday, May 19th from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. It’s a great chance to experience some of the most upscale living...
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bc Restaurant’s Nip/Tuck
The dedicated team at bc Restaurant was hard at work on their renovation project when I stopped by to chat with managing partner Ellen Leahy. As some of you may know, the restaurant closed down for what they’ve termed as a “face lift”–updating decor,...
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Cafe Kubal: Downtown’s Coffee for the Soul.
One of the newest and coolest places to open in Downtown Syracuse is Cafe Kubal’s amazing third store. The brand–which started at the James Street location–has found success as a unique Syracuse business, roasting and serving up some of the finest coffee in...
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Guru Find: Wolaver’s Organic Pumpkin Ale
Being ever vigilant in my search for new ways to consume alcohol, I discovered Wolaver’s Organic Pumpkin Ale ($9.99/six pack) at Wegman’s today. You may remember one of my early posts on another of Wolaver’s brews, but this one is way better and more...
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‘Cuse Product: Better Brittle
I discovered this delicious snack a few weeks ago and I have had a bag of Better Brittle peanut brittle with me at all times since then. The all natural, vegan, fair trade certified brittle is locally produced in very small batches, which ensures you’ll be snacking on it...
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Avicolli’s Perfect Tomato Pie
I know I’ve done a bit of pizza-related food items recently (this one for example) but I wanted to make sure you try a specific pizza in Syracuse that is a bi-monthly (and sometimes weekly) craving of mine. Avicolli’s in Liverpool is a family owned pizzeria and...
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Sterling Stage Folk Fest 2012!
If you follow the Guru you know I’m at concerts nonstop, but lately I’ve been a little less enthused about electronic music and more into indie folk and similar genres. After catching Trampled by Turtles a few weeks back at the Westcott Theater my mind was blown. I’ve always been into all kinds of genres, but folk is becoming a mainstay of my daily listening. Like folk music? Don’t miss the 2012 Sterling Stage Folk Fest!
Anthony’s Pasta Bar: A Guru Review
After hearing all kinds of stories about Anthony’s Pasta Bar in Hanover Square, I figured it was about time the Guru paid a visit. It was around 7:00 p.m. midweek when I finally went to the small, modern and welcoming restaurant. Hanover Square often feels so nondescript, but the black awning with “Anthony’s” scrawled in big white letters gives the spot character. Anthony’s was fairly busy–the perfect time to stop in for a review.
MWPAI Presents: Shadow of the Sphinx
Coming up in June at Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute is a excellent Egypt-centric exhibit called Shadow of the Sphinx. It doesn’t begin until Sunday, June 17th but I wanted to give Guru readers a sneak peak of what’s coming up. I’ve covered many of the great past exhibits at Utica’s MWPAI but this looks like it will top anything previous. I’ve been intrigued with ancient Egypt since age five and I think many share a similar sentiment.
May 18th is Bike to Work Day!
This Friday, May 18th is Bike to Work Day; a nationally recognized annual holiday celebrated on the third Friday in May. I don’t think I really need to explain it beyond that–(1) get your bike and (2) ride said bike to work. That’s it. With more and more attention being placed on bike lanes in Syracuse, this is a great way to support a growing local movement. It supports the environment, saves on fuel costs and provides an opportunity for some much-needed exercise.
Kitty Hoynes Beer Dinner: Pyramid Breweries
After a short hiatus, the Guru’s favorite Irish pub–Kitty Hoynes–is hosting another of its signature beer dinner events! Kitty Hoynes brings you the best craft beer and perfectly pairs each with a set number of courses. This event features the Seattle-based Pyramid Breweries and 5 expertly crafted courses specifically designed to compliment the beer. Hoynes head chef Damien Brownlow is behind the night’s feast. If you’re looking for a great dinner date this is it–5 courses, 5 beers for $55. You just can’t beat it.
Oriental Star: A Guru Review
Let’s face it, Chinese food in ‘Cuse is about as ubiquitous as it comes. There are more Chinese take-out places per square mile than anything else and the food is often substandard, consisting of canned ingredients and pre-made sauces warmed in a microwave. This hyper-Americanized form of “ethnic cuisine” is available everywhere and while so much of it is abysmal, there are in fact a few places that get it right–case and point, Oriental Star in Fayetteville.
See Beats Antique at The Westcott Theater
Concert-goers looking for something completely different and unexpected should head to The Westcott Theater this evening for a performance by Beats Antique. Many are familiar with this trio’s unique electro-infused world music, but I’m guessing few have seen them live. Beats Antique is part belly dancing, part Steampunk–blending down tempo, hip-hop, jazz, afro-beat, tango and a long list of Indian, Greek and Middle Eastern music traditions. Here’s a chance to see them live!
Famous Artists Theatre Presents: Young Frankenstein
Syracuse’s own Famous Artists Broadway Theatre recently released it’s 2012-2013 season featuring shows like Jersey Boys, The Adams Family and others but coming up very soon is Mel Brooks’ comedy/musical Young Frankenstein. There are three performances coming up including Tuesday, May 15 through Thursday, May 17–all at 7:30 p.m. If you’ve ever seen The Producers or laughed at any of Mel Brooks’ completely absurd but hilarious films, you shouldn’t miss this show!
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