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.
Read MoreKitty Hoyne’s $4.00 Beer of the Moment: Pyramid Hefeweizen.
The current Beer of the Moment at Kitty Hoyne’s is Pyramid Hefeweizen.
Read MoreKitty Hoyne’s $4.50 Irish Spirit of the Week: Tullamore Dew.
This week Kitty Hoyne’s is featuring Tullamore Dew for its Irish Spirit of the Week special.
Read MoreDowntown 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 downtown Syracuse has to offer. This year’s Downtown Living Tour has ten stops and showcases many great condominiums, lofts and upscale apartments. Whether you’re in the market or just curious, you should check it out!
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 Morebc 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, installing an absolutely huge hardwood floor, organizing back of house and even tweaking the very materials on which the new, improved menu will be printed on.
Read MoreDogfish Head Beer Dinner at Kitty Hoyne’s. SOLD OUT
I recently featured a special 6-course beer pairing dinner at Kitty Hoyne’s featuring Sierra Nevada, but this time they are featuring Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales on Wednesday, January 18th. Some of the Dogfish Head beers featured at next week’s dinner include 60 Minute IPA, Faithful Ale and Bitches Brew. For $55 you get five official courses as well as oysters on the half shell as a special bonus.
Read MoreNew Year’s Eve in Syracuse: A Guru Guide
With this article I’ve tried to pull together all the things to ensure you have the most fun, safe and exciting New Year’s Eve in Syracuse. I’ve provided affordable options and luxurious options for hotel and limo service, included trustworthy taxi services and topped it off with an Armory Square bar guide to ensure a drama-free evening. I’ve also highlighted the biggest all-inclusive NYE events in Syracuse. I hope you enjoy what I’ve put together and if you want a limo call as soon as possible–there’s still time!
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