Heid’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 MoreSavorSyracuse: Food Bank Fundraiser
I’ve been meaning to start covering the ways you can help those in need in the Syracuse community, so here’s something worth checking out. There are several great organizations in ‘Cuse, but the Food Bank of Central New York is among the most important of them. Last year the Food Bank distributed 9,625,147 meals–26,000+ per day–in eleven counties. Doing this much to fight food insecurity obviously comes with high costs, so attend SavorSyracuse on Thursday, April 26th to help them out!
Read MoreThe Sherwood Inn: A Guru Review
As I’ve found since I started reviewing restaurants, it isn’t often that every aspect of a dining experience comes together to create something special. You often find excellent food in hole in the wall type places that haven’t been redecorated since the 70s, while some high-end, modern joints may leave you disappointed. There are very few constants in the world of restaurants, but I like to look at the entire experience when it comes to providing thoughtful reviews. This brings us to The Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles.
Read MoreLent Fish Fry: St. Vincent De Paul
You’ve only got a few more weeks as Lent draws to a close but here’s something you should check out. There are many churches in the Syracuse area offering delicious and affordable weekly Friday fish fries to help people stick to Lent. Whether or not you practice Lent (in one of its many forms), we can all agree on fried haddock with a side of homemade mac & cheese. As the Guru I decided to investigate and went to St. Vincent De Paul’s on Friday, March 16th and discovered just how much fun Lent can be.
Read MoreCSA Fair: Sign Up This Weekend!
Because I haven’t really touched on the great Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) opportunities in Syracuse, I figured I’d tell you a little about CSA and mention the Syracuse Area CSA Fair going on this Saturday, March 10th at 11:00 a.m. It’s an opportunity to talk with local farmers, learn about CSA and decide which one is right for you. While many know what CSA is, there are plenty who don’t–so here’s a quick primer on the topic and why you might want to consider it this season.
Read MoreFaegan’s Cafe & Pub: A Guru Review
Whether you’re an SU grad, still working on that degree or just familiar with SU Hill nightlife there’s no way that Faegan’s doesn’t bring up at least a few happy memories. The pub on South Crouse remains one of my favorite bars in the area–especially Flip Night each and every Wednesday. If you don’t know about Flip Night, just show up next Wednesday–that’s all I’m saying.
Read MoreSlow Food CNY Speaker & Film Series: Last Chance!
Just a quick post for my friends at Small Potatoes. On Wednesday, January 25th starting at 7:00 p.m. the third and final event in the CNYFood Speaker & Film Series, brought to you by Slow Food CNY, Small Potatoes Sales & Marketing and Red House. This event is free and open to the public. Anyone interested in local food, the producers or just the food system in general shouldn’t miss this final event. Each one features an expert speaker from the Syracuse food scene followed by a food-related film screening.
Read MoreThe Mission: A Guru Review
I know I may have mentioned my opinion of CNY “Mexican food” in a past article, but here’s one place that’s fighting the good fight. The Mission is by no means new in the Syracuse restaurant scene but I still wanted to write up a review of a recent lunch. And also, just so you know–The Mission isn’t just Mexican cuisine but food with a decidedly Pan-American influence. By definition, the items on the menu work with the traditional flavors of Mexico, Central and South America while catering to Americanized palates.
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