Thursdays were $3 (I think) Long Island Iced Tea nights! And for a student on a budget, I recall a decent meal without a sting. My son, class of 2016, was surprised that the corner location was not its first. Dunbars was my Cheers. Claimed. Helen Rubinstein 04 was particularly fond of the restaurants popular fruit salad. I was waiting to see if anyone mentioned Steak A Roma I worked there the last couple of months it was in existence as cashier/busboy and Texas Toast maker. Hmmm. Have to add the ABC (Apple Blossom Caf) on Stewart Ave. One of the pioneers of vegetarian and vegan food, and a great live music venue. Cornell undergraduate students spend four of our most formative years in Ithaca. And I still have my very beat-up copy of Wings of Life from the Cabbagetown Cafe. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. One last indelible memory to note: Going to the Palms and being astounded that my friend Al Biederman (79) knew all the words to Love Potion #9. Status: Inactive Registration: Jun 13, 1983 State ID: 73429822 Reg. I think the combination of these was about half of my meals from 83 to 86. The more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more she . Yes, the Haunt was formative for so many amazing bands, no-privacy bathrooms, cheap beer that took an hour to order, the ceiling that always looked as if it was about to fall in. Oops! I certainly didnt and my son still plays with those vodka soaked animals to this day (cleaned and sanitized of course). As a Chi Psi member, I was able to hire a few of our brothers over those couple of years. Loved the grittiness of the place a complete dive, which is what made it special. And Aladdins was great first place I ever tried falafel. Besides the coffees served in the shop, customers can buy beans, too. Search. But the new shop is a transformation. Amish Quilt & Craft Sale Direct From Lancaster County, PA Sat. Greek salad from Souv. Wed drink and play those newfangled things called video games. Tully burgers at Bills on College Ave,Sunday night steak dinner at Zincks,late night burgers at State St Diner and great Italian meals at Joes downtown. Shortly before graduation I convinced the owner that I was leaving town and wouldnt go into competition with him, so he gave me the recipe. Otherwise, I bought Chinese foodstuffs at a tiny little Asian food store past the top of Buffalo St. and made my own noodle dishes. Dunbars was the place I my first ever beer, and the ABC, a collective that started as the Apple Blossom Cafe, just past the Chapter House from my college house, was the place for Sunday breakfast. But I dont see that anyone has mentioned the Eddy Street Bar (No name) across the street from Elba Italian Kitchen. As I recall it, a decent dinner for $1.99. Came to be known as Fake Aroma. A regular stop for Sunday night dinner when dining was closed at Alpha Delta Phi. As freshmen in the U-Halls, wed often walk there on a Sunday evening, a large group, for a rare dinner out, says Michael Emen 71. A staple on Dryden Road for 15 years before moving to Ithacas West End in 2012, Mama Teresas was (infamously) ranked by Playboy in 1999 as a top spot for diners to enjoy while in a state ofshall we sayinebriation. 1978 1982 was a great time to be in Collegetown. My friends and I, many of whom lived at a house on Cook Street, had the dubious distinction of being asked to leave (actually, kicked out) of the Royal Palms for getting too rowdy playing a drinking game! Real Decadence Molly and David Basak-Smith (left) describe their style as "elegant, but not pretentious." obbees diner out of town greasy hamburger apple turnover with butter at 2 am cornell 62-66. I would give a lot for one of those subs today. & Calkins Rd. Local and NYC-based graffiti artists were commissioned to decorate the exterior walls; inside, it offered an arcade of old-school games like Ms. Pac-Man, an ongoing stream of projected movies, and a variety of DJs offering hip-hop and electronica mixes to an eager crowd. The X-er : Pastrami,Roast Beef baked with cheese, then anointed with Russian Dressing Lettuce and onions !!! When she "borrows" her neighbor's car to perform at an open . Just of those listed: Rulloffs, The Nines, Aladdins, Pixel Lounge, Royal Palms, The Chapter House, CTB (location-wise), Stellas, and Dunbars have all gone out in the past decade. Grabbing a bagel on the way to class at CTB when it was just a crowded little storefront. It had been a bowling alley and the lane remnants adorned the walls. That little store introduced me to sambal olek, which more than satisfied a New Mexicans craving for a little more in his meals. We would wait in line to get in on a Saturday night, literally wall to wall people. People and places were intertwined with April a girl from a small town and from a time before the internet in a way that is no longer possible for us. So, whenever Jackson struck out, we would run downstairs, quarters in hand, slam them on the bar and down shots. Great memory! Too many beers at Dunbars. A somewhat more upscale establishment amid more casual options, Stellas opened in the early 90samid a resurgence of cocktail cultureand offered a menu with local and organic options and a diverse list of libations. It was a cafe inside a church. Her only plan is to survive, but as she looks for work, she finds a kindred sense of belonging at Cafe Decadence, the local coffee shop. He had no idea that the movie The Right Stuff was three hours long when he and his MAE buddies went to see it. Larkin said that she eventually learned how to listen to critique while still retaining the vision of April and her life that she wanted. Wrote Party at Dunbars on my mortar board at graduation. We had it good in the 80s and early 90s! Lastly, Id be remiss not to mention that I met my spouse pouring over the Karaoke song book on a Monday night in March 2008 at Ruloffs. Missing from this list are Cafe Decadence and Temptations in the early 90s, which both predated Stellas, and made way better coffee drinks than Stellas did when it first opened. It was dark in there. . I was floored! Probably too much of a good thing. Failing out of school, picking up shifts at Margo's diner, she's left fending for herself in a town where she's never quite felt at home. Among these are smoked turkey, pesto and fresh moz-zarella; avocado, brie, lettuce and tomato; turkey, mushrooms and parsley-garlic dressing with melted Muenster, and others, all available on French rolls, wheat rolls, sourdough rolls, bagels or croissants. It's one of Ithaca's best-kept secrets. The president of the college declared that anyone that went would be dispelled from school. Sas place was a great place. I can remember my father, Class of 1934, visiting me during the early 70s. Great memories of Cuba Libres at the Salty Dog. Later on, I bartended for a couple of years at Rulloffs. Im glad to see that its still open. Review. What other place had so many amazing places to eat and drink in just 2 small blocks. I initiated a customer menu write-in promotion for extremely great Sub sandwich creations. Common Ground was the excellent gay bar. In business for 36 years until its closure in 2015, Dunbarswith its accumulated graffiti, framed jerseys, and the famous Lynah Rink cowbellwas a formative and memorable spot for many. Her only plan is to survive, but as she looks for work, she finds a kindred sense of belonging at Cafe Decadence, the local coffee shop. I also loved watching the guy holding the huge snake in front of the Uni Deli. I lived right around the corner on Dryden Rd., so I could drop in several nights a week. and you could do your laundry in the attached laundromat when I was at Cornell. The short-lived, but legendary eateryas described by Tengwas located in a large space on the southwest corner of Dryden Road and College Avenue that remains vacant today. The three partners were graduate students at Cornell University when they started the business: Novak, a native of California, was studying genetics; Molly, who's from Rochester, was in nutrition; David, of Erie, Pa., was in the veterinary medicine program. Thats what was there when I first came to Ithaca in 1972. An additional note as seniors we would take Prof Christiansens Wines course on Wednesday afternoon, then progress to Johnnies for happy hour, then stumble to the fraternity for date night. NY; CA; CA-384; CAFE DECADENCE; CAFE DECADENCE (trademark) . The Exxer and the Tuna Moon were my favorites. Sadly, a few years after graduation I returned to Ithaca and saw that the restaurant had closed! The cafe concept is definitely catching on as an alternative to a diner in the morning or a bar at night. Hopefully a few new bars will come in to take the place of these legendary ones! Heres a part of it that I recall (but there is more): The people at the Uni Deli document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Once your comment is approved, your email address will not be published. The cafe occupies space that housed the Crossroads Restaurant for some 30 years. I loved the spiedies and Lambrusco at the Vineyard on College Ave. It was pastrami, not corned beef. My junior year I lived on Highland Place, around the corner from Elba. When I returned to Ithaca in 2011, I was surprised at how much had survived from the Eighties. I remember Purity Ice Cream and I think it was the Taconic Inn for big splurge dining. It made it very hard to leave places.. The North 40. The campus was magical during my tenure. I forgot about Steak-a-Roma! This is my Business. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. Good to see that the Collegetown Diet hasnt buried either one of us yet! If you ate the Athenian Chicken and survived, all credit to your digestive tract! In 1995, Cafe Decadence was a real coffee shop in Ithaca Commons, and the city itself was much smaller. We had lines out the door so we handed out plastic glasses of sangria to people waiting in line. But for food Hurry on down to Hardees, baby, where the burgers are charcoal broiled. I met my husband at Rulloffs and well be married for 10 years in June and expecting our second (older brother Ezra <3) in October what a different route my life would have taken without that place! Yes!! Rulloffs was another favorite and I liked that they had both an upstairs and downstairs bar. I worked there, mostly at the Chariot, in the early 1980s, and spent many nights with friends at the Chariot. Aztec Two-Step at the RongoAnd Orleans every weekend at the Salty dog! Laura Tocco Mariani 99 recalls meeting her now-husband, Matt Mariani 97, there. This listing of light fare will be served in addition to the regular dinner menu, available from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Hello, everyone. Once your comment is approved, your email address will not be published. Each generation of students and alumni has its own view of what the timeless icons areand in many cases, theyre pretty narrowly focused, says Mark Anbinder 89, a second-generation alum who has been covering the Ithaca food scene for decades for 14850 Magazine and 14850.com and via a regular weekly segment on WVBR. I noticed in the article that someone said they named their dog after the bar. Yes! Obbees diner was the best way to end the night. My best memory is these hot dog rolls. She also had a stash of Coke behind the counter and remembered that I preferred that over Pepsi . We also used to hit Caf Decadence, next door to Aladdins, which was co-owned by one of my fellow nutrition grad students. Ah, the Chariot! Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. The restaurant's evening service, however, has been expanded with the addition of a "creperiebistro" menu available from 9 to 11 p.m. I believe the Boxcar was started by Garry Morfit, Garry Moores son (of TV fame, e.g. . Great article Joe. Later, in the early 70s, known as Buds Boulevard Diner. Nothing beat sharing a literal fishbowl (always blue red was gross) with at least a pint of vodka and a signature plastic animal with 5-10 friends. Fridays after biochem seminar we got drunk at Chapter house. I love these comments about King Sub. The more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more she . Great experience. I still walk through there a couple of days a week but when I eat out its at the tavern in my town, or the Glenwood Pines, or, if Im feeling upscale, at one of the farm-to-table places along one of the lakes. I learned what Texas Toast was there. And Dionysus was around for most of my college time. Lived in apartment above Pips, across from student agencies, home of legendary pinball marathons. Raise a Glass to the Namesake of Zincks Night, Revisiting a Professors Fictional Lost Civilization, Meet the New Chairman of the Universitys Board of Trustees, Inger Burnett-Zeigler 02 Advocates for Black Womens Self-Care, James Larison 70, PhD 01, Reflects on his Career as a Nature Filmmaker. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. LOL. Nobody ( I think,)has mentioned ZINCs(well all have drinks, at Theodore Zincs Front and center is a case displaying the pastries made on premises by baker Mary Kay Lansing. Pops place a favorite during my graduate school years 1971-1975, also ate at Joes every night while completing the writing of my dissertation in summer of 1975. I remember starting my weekend pub crawl on Thursday nights. The 9s had an actual fire engine inside in the mid 70s. Oh that cheesecake and a pint of Schmidts for 50 cents. Creative hints by author of 1001 Ways to Bt Romantic Tickets: $4.00 Strong Museum members; $6.00 nonmembcrs ( lit jMtg One Manhattan Square Rochester, NY 14607 716-263-2700 Finally, a comedy that will chance the way you think, the way you feel, and most importantly thewayyoudrest. Yes, Pops! And thats not really an acceptable thing to say anymore.. After looking at the menu, I asked where is the food? In February, Ithaca Beer Company opened its new brewpub on College Avenuefeaturing modern dcor, a patio for outdoor dining, and a menu that showcases its libations and locally sourced ingredients. Heidi Kunsman (right) is the manager of their place at Twelve Corners in Brighton. Used to catch salmon and trout in Lake Cayuga and trade the owner for sandwiches. We mover the entrance to the side with the greenhouse foyer and added the patio. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. Alternatively, you may use, So many choices you have to visit more, Homey cafe with a good variety of basics, Good place to take a break and sit with, I could definitely spend some time here, Neighborhood Cafe with the Best Fish Fry, Well executed European Bistro in Ithaca, Best Breakfast Sandwich Ive Ever Had!! And I like vegan food now. Sandwiches are $3.50 to $5.95. Good for a burger and to get away from the crowd., Oh I think you mean the Ground Round. Love to get that back. Mr. Petrillose took one look at my dad and said, Didnt you used to hang out with . As recent grad Reed Rosenberg 20 observes: I think the appeal of Collegetown, upon reflection, is that it encapsulates what most people are nostalgic about when they think about their college years: its a close-knit, walkable community where you can see your friends easily and frequently.. The legendary spot on Eddy Street was a vegetarian mecca with a national reputation, mostly due to its chef-turned-owner, Julie Jordan 71, who authored the landmark cookbook Wings of Life, as well as the Cabbagetown Caf Cookbook, which featured dozens of the eatery's recipes. In 1995, Cafe Decadence was a real coffee shop in Ithaca Commons, and the city itself was much smaller. Still hang with those friends. I want one NOW. There are similar places in town, but with its sandwich menu and on-premises baking, Cafe Decadence is a little different. Oh yes, burgers and fries in a basket lined with a red-and-white checked napkin. Ron Bulmer 67, who worked as a bouncer when the establishment was briefly known as Jims Chapter House, sums up his takeaway: I learned to hate pizzamessy to wear.. . Yes, the New England clam chowder was a little peppery, as I recall. There were a lot of them. Dunbars was my place from the moment Dave and Lee bought it in 79. Went there the day it opened, pre-liquor license. Reasonable prices, many varieties of beer, burgers, those buckets of steamers, and great atmosphere with friends, especially after hockey games at Lynah Rink.. And lastly: The Chapter House celebrating after our womens lacrosse NY state tournament win with beer and singing along with jukebox fave We are the Champions at maximum volume (we may also have danced on the tables). It was a great cheap night out. I really liked it. . In Ithaca, she starts working at the cozy Cafe Decadence and meets a group of friends that make her feel, for the first time, like she belongs. 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