Writer: Casey Russell
All the best munchies to fuel finals week
As the year draws to a close and finals are around the corner, here are some super tasty snacks to help you survive studying throughout the week. Read More »
Sakana-Ya Sushi Bar offers excellent dumplings, mango rolls
From the Kitchen writer Casey Russell visited the Sakana-Ya Sushi Bar, where she ordered one of the biggest and best California rolls she has ever had. Read More »
The Gem Diner brings a throwback vibe to classic diner food
The Gem Diner offers delicious, typical diner foods. It is located 10 minutes off campus on Spencer Street and is a good alternative to Modern Malt and Stella's Diner. Read More »
SU alumnus works to change stereotypes surrounding black community
Moises DeLeon, an SU alumnus, started the company The Young Black Successful, LLC in order to help combat the negative perceptions of black youths he saw in the media. Read More »
2 Syracuse women are opening an upscale vintage thrift store
Sue Hodell and Shauna Diliberto are both self-proclaimed thrifters, which is partially why they set to open Vintage Love, a thrift store selling clothing, accessories and homeware. Read More »
Dolce Vita offers a fusion of Italian, Chinese and Jamaican food
Dolce Vita is located right near Syracuse Stage and is conveniently a stop on the Connective Corridor bus line. While the menu is a little confusing and bizarre the food is still delicious. Read More »
Indian Tandoor Halal has flavorful tikka masala, crispy naan
This week From the Kitchen writer Casey Russell visited Indian Tandoor Halal, a restaurant normally known for its takeout food, that offers a large menu of Tandoori style cuisine. Read More »
Rachel's Restaurant is a good alternative to dining hall food
From the Kitchen writer Casey Russell paid a visit Rachel's Restaurant, located in the Sheraton hotel just off campus. While the restaurant as a whole was average, their gouda mac and cheese was excellent. Read More »
Yum-Yum's Gluten Free Bakery and Café offers a breakfast, lunch, dinner and cupcake menu
From the Kitchen writer Casey Russell payed a visit to Yum-Yum's Gluten Free Bakery and Cafe, where she found a Pinterest-esque restaurant filled with delicious, enjoyable meals and desserts. Read More »
Heid's of Liverpool cooks up hot dogs that compare to no other
Only 15 minutes off of Syracuse University's campus, Heid's of Liverpool offers hotdogs, fries and shakes that go above and beyond most fast food joints. Read More »
Darwin Cafe offers a brand new menu everyday featuring delicious sandwiches
Darwin Cafe may look like a hole in the wall from the outside but with its ever changing menu, it's soups and sandwiches make chain cafes' foods look weak. Read More »
Friends direct film as tribute to Steven Spielberg’s 'Jaws'
Friends Ron Bonk and Jonathan Straiton were inspired by director Steven Spielberg to create an independent film, "House Shark," that pays homage to "Jaws." Read More »
Nick’s Tomato Pie underwhelms with pizza, has great meatball subs
This week our From the Kitchen writer visited Nick's Tomato Pie, a Syracuse pizza place in Armory Square. Although the pizza was underwhelming, the meatball sub crushed expectations. Read More »
Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge serves upscale subs and fancy cocktails
Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge is in the heart of Syracuse's downtown scene, Armory Square. On the front of the menu, Al's offered up a wide selection of cheese and specialty meats. On the back side of the menu, there were a variety of traditional bar foods such as quesadillas and nachos. Read More »
Lemon Grass offers Asian cuisine and an elegant atmosphere
Lemon Grass is an Asian food restaurant in Armory Square and conveniently right off of the connective corridor bus route. Read More »
Heavenly chips and dip pairings for your Super Bowl party
For those who could care less about football, the Super Bowl is known as a great time for snacks. Here are 5 recipes for the easiest snack pairing: chips and dip. Read More »
Joey’s Italian Restaurant offers options for either a casual or a fancy dining experience
Despite being a little far from the SU campus, this Italian restaurant offers a large menu that will not disappoint. Read More »
Phoebe's Restaurant and Coffee Lounge has classy, vintage charm
From the Kitchen writer Casey Russell reviews Phoebe's Restaurant and Coffee Lounge, a popular location across the street from the Syracuse Stage/SU Drama Complex. Read More »