CopperTop Tavern offers classic American dishes in cozy environment
It’s probably because it was Easter weekend and I’ve been missing my family more than usual, but dining at the CopperTop Tavern felt like sitting… Read more »
Reviews
Thirsty Thursday: Josephsbrau Prost
The Josephsbrau Prost doesn’t remind me of those spring flavors, but it definitely has its own interesting style to offer. You might recognize Josephsbrau, since it’s a Trader Joe’s craft beer brand. Read more »
Korean-Chinese restaurant Mok Hwa offers quick service, authentic flavors
Mok Hwa, the small, modern-looking restaurant combines Korean and Chinese flavors into its dishes. Read more »
Erawan Thai Restaurant serves large dishes with overpowering flavors
Erawan Thai Restaurant's dishes contain overwhelming flavors. Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: Flying Dog Pale Ale
When walking down the beer aisle, the Flying Dog Pale Ale is certainly something that might catch your attention, with its intricate and complex illustration… Read more »
Samrat Indian Restaurant offers delicious Indian cuisine, cheap buffet options
Ever since I watched the film “The Hundred-Foot Journey” I had been dreaming of the delicious aroma of Indian curry. To satisfy these cravings, I… Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: Strongbow Gold Apple Hard Cider
Visit the nearest apple orchard and go deep into the field. Grab a ladder and climb to the top of a tree and pick the… Read more »
Koinonia Organic Juice Bar opens new location, offers healthy choices
Simply walking into Koinonia Organic Juice Bar, Cafe and Nutrition Shop was a very tranquil and relaxing experience. Bare wood tables spaciously filled the cafe.… Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: Session Premium Lager
I popped the top off of the Session Premium Lager to find an illustration of a pair of scissors underneath the cap. Before even taking… Read more »
Eva’s European Sweets offers taste of Poland with simple dishes, desserts
Taking a step through the lace curtain into Eva’s European Sweets, I felt like I had walked into an authentic Polish restaurant. This cutesy Polish… Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: Crabbie’s Original Alcoholic Ginger Beer
I’ve had plenty of ginger beer before. When I was growing up, I couldn’t get enough of the stuff. At age 10, I would chug… Read more »
Tang Flavor near Armory Square serves authentic Chinese food for reasonable price
I arrived at Tang Flavor, the self-proclaimed authentic Chinese food restaurant located less than a mile away from Armory Square, with very minimal expectations. But… Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: Porkslap Pale Ale
Two pigs exuberantly jump into the air, arms raised and legs flailing, in a scene of genuine celebration. That’s the first thing I notice on… Read more »
Newly opened Modern Malt restaurant offers all-day breakfast, savory dishes
With its breakfast specialty, Barney Rubble, featuring French toast coated in crushed Fruity Pebbles, maple syrup, strawberry-ginger jam, sweetened butter and creme anglaise, I am… Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: Founders Black Rye
I popped the cap on the Founders Black Rye on Super Bowl Sunday. I honestly didn’t expect the beer to live up to the excitement… Read more »
Pascale Wine Bar & Restaurant offers tasty food at a high price
In the dark, Pascale Wine Bar & Restaurant was dressed to the nines in beautiful white Christmas lights, illuminating line upon line of vintage-looking wine… Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: Dog Bite High Gravity Lager
I’m always hesitant to grab a beer in a can, especially a 24-ounce can. But when I saw the awesome artwork on the front of… Read more »
Cheap, simple Bhutanese menu at Red Dragon House makes for good comfort food
Red Dragon House would more adequately be described as a bar than a restaurant. Tucked into a small, beige painted building on the corner of… Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat Ale
On the bank of Lake Michigan, Chicago, or the Windy City — as it’s commonly called — boasts an incredible art scene, successful professional sports… Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: Smithwick’s Superior Irish Ale
Popping the cap off a bottle of Smithwick’s Superior Irish Ale makes me feel like I’m sitting on a stool in a rustic pub in… Read more »
Strong Hearts Cafe offers delicious vegan milkshakes, food
In my least favorite newspaper writing class of all time, I learned one very valuable lesson from my professor: the No. 1 milkshake in Syracuse… Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: Magic Hat Snow Roller
I can’t say I went to Syracuse for the beautiful weather, but there’s something to be said for a crisp sheet of snow covering the… Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: Ellicottville Brewing Company Blueberry Wheat
As the first real snowfall touched down in Syracuse this past weekend, I once again found myself enchanted by the graceful flakes as they fell… Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: Peak Organic Brewing Company IPA
In recent years, the organic food movement has swept through grocery stores like wildfire. The new Trader Joe’s that opened on Erie Boulevard just last… Read more »
