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.
Read MoreOriental 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.
Read MoreHeid’s of Liverpool: A Guru Review
The nice weather’s back so I figured it was a perfect opportunity for an affordable, outdoor dinner at the iconic Liverpool hot dog joint Heid’s. For the most part, a hot dog is a hot dog but I still wanted to get a review up for you. You can’t go to Heid’s expecting more than a couple dogs, fries and maybe a birch beer (my favorite) but sometimes it just hits the spot. It’s a no frills, American dining experience that is always quite enjoyable–even though this was my first visit in about a year (thanks Foursquare).
Read MoreZabroso in Oneida: A Guru Review
Ever since I enjoyed an evening of traditional Spanish tapas at the fantastic Jose Garces-owned Amada in Philadelphia, I’ve been on a quest to find the real thing again. Good Spanish tapas isn’t really something you can find in ‘Cuse, but there is a place in Oneida known as Zabroso, which I’ve been eyeing for some time now. If you read my previous reviews, it’s pretty obvious that food is an obsession of mine and that I’ve no problem traveling to get it. So the other night I finally got to try Zabroso…
Read MoreGentile’s Restaurant: A Guru Review.
I’ve heard so many things about Gentile’s Restaurant but only recently had a chance to try it for myself. People seem to just love chef/owner Kevin Gentile’s eclectic Italian creations. I’ve even heard some go as far as to call it the best restaurant in Syracuse. Because I’m quite fond (and guilty) of hyperbole, it was about time for the Guru to pay a visit. Chef Gentile’s cuisine is something I’ve been waiting a long time to try and I came in with really high hopes.
Read Morebc Restaurant: A Guru Review
One Syracuse restaurant that’s been undergoing a bunch of changes lately is bc. From the revamped interior, new Fayette Street signage and tweaked menu to a new concept of identity–they’ve been hard at work. A while back I wrote an article on bc’s reopening and heard about the restaurant’s renewed attitude about food, atmosphere and more so I thought I’d go see what all that actually means when it comes to dining at bc Restaurant.
Read MoreChuck’s Cafe: A Guru Review
When I was a student at SU one of my favorite spots on campus was Chuck’s. Though my main experiences with the legendary SU Hill dive bar were limited to super-cheap pitchers and late night partying, I was always enticed by the sometimes overlooked menu above the small kitchen. Essentially a long list of American classics and the staples of drunk food, I never really went beyond the cheddar fries. It was the liquid diet I was more interested in, but this time I went for the food (and a pitcher to my surprise).
Read MoreTaste of Philadelphia: A Guru Review
This review is going to be short because I can’t imagine ordering anything else than Taste of Philly’s specialty–the Philly Cheesesteak. While I am aware that they make pretty good subs, with a name like Taste of Philly I only really care about the cheesesteak. Is it fresh, will they grill onions, do they offer Cheese Whiz, but most of all–will I feel like I’m in Philly (one of my favorite cities)? I’m not looking for a fine dining experience but an affordable, familiar, delicious and quick meal–results after the jump.
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