Recently heard an interview with Joe Bonamassa talking about playing at The Haunt. A year or two later it became Duffys for a few years before closing. We used to get pizzas at Elba, which were absolutely great, and bring them to the Eddy Street Bar and consume numerous pitchers of beer, OK Kids, Heres the real story of the X-ER, As the then current owner of King Submarine House 1970-72, My buddies and I would go there for the filling meal that would carry us a few days. Nicknamed Uni Deli, the sandwich shop at the corner of College and Dryden was a mainstay of the 1970s. Fridays after biochem seminar we got drunk at Chapter house. Rulloffs was another favorite and I liked that they had both an upstairs and downstairs bar. Olivers was one of the first places I cooked. And some fabulous nights listening to Zobo Fun Band (their troupe of dancers) and Boffolongo (sp.) As a freshman engineer in the early 60s, Pops Place was a great place to procrastinate and grab a sandwich. Required fields are marked *. 40 years later we still see each other and celebrate a symbolic Thanksgiving every year. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. . Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. This time period was a deliberate choice by Larkin, not only because it resembled her own experience, but because it intensifies the time friends spend together, making Aprils story more compelling. Nothing like it! There is a whole community of people who used to work at the Chariot and the Nines. Another great Collegetown jukebox! OBriens (Obies?) She never confused orders, just amazing! An excellent addition. Dunbars used to run a 25 cent shot special anytime Jackson struck out on television. We opened a Chef Italia in Syracuse, Horseheads, Rochester, and then I helped open the one in Ithaca when I returned to finish my degree in the Hotel School. To this day it remains my gold standard for diner food. Their dog. My wife and I mourn its passing. Pops was bought by two guys that had the A&W Root Beer franchise down on the strip. He was traded to the California Angels in 1982, and the special was discontinued. My best memory is these hot dog rolls. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. Laura Tocco Mariani 99 recalls meeting her now-husband, Matt Mariani 97, there. Who noticed? Its seems very cavernous and big city-ish and impersonal. I liked the gritty, funky, and run-down. Also unusual in that you ordered at the counter (or not, if the proprietress knew your usual order already), then ate, then went up to pay. I remember when you had to ask where Duffys was! The more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more she . The rice pudding at the Cosmo was great! Davia Weinberg Love, Hum Ec 73. Mr. Petrillose took one look at my dad and said, Didnt you used to hang out with . Christen Aragoni 02 has fond memories of her favorite Stellas beverage, an alcoholic concoction of hot coffee, chocolate, and mint called a Troop Leaderperfect after freezing at the hockey game.. In 1995, Cafe Decadence was a real coffee shop in Ithaca Commons, and the city itself was much smaller. Didnt do well on my prelim later that morning. Loved the names of the subs the Eggplanet was one of my faves. I loved the spiedies and Lambrusco at the Vineyard on College Ave. 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. Featuring over 300 Quilts plus Wall Hangings, Pillows, Dolls, Toys, Books, Furniture, Rugs, Artwork and much more from the Amish & other Craftspeople of Lancaster County, PA. (https://cornellsun.com/2021/07/29/the-people-we-keep-and-discovering-yourself-in-ithaca/). Needless to say he was shocked I was still there waiting. 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. The cafe occupies space that housed the Crossroads Restaurant for some 30 years. They closed within a year, during which they were a go-to spot for many students.. Oh, and dont forget the short lived Shadows and then Billy Bob Jacks BBQ shack on Dryden Road. I was a Hotelie and taking Advertising classes in the Ag School. What about the boxcar just outside of town. They also had incredibly good cottage cheese. There was a Korean restaurant, Cayuga, that opened up while I went to school there, with the spiciest beef soup and by there an Indian small market where we would get bidis to smoke. When April first arrives in Ithaca, she finds a campground where she can stay, meets Carly, and scores an interview to work at Cafe Decadence in a series of events that all seem incidental. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. I purposely havent visited the campus since graduating in 1981. CAFE DECADENCE trademark information | BizStanding. Pops Place had great chili and starving student prices! . He now practices at Falcheck Veterinary Clinic in Hilton. We took the whole gang there to celebrate my PhD in 1983. There are not many things certain in this life, but getting a slice during prelims or a night out to get your greasy fix at Mama Ts was certain, says Lorraine Medeiros 01. Yes!! I remember Saint Pattys Day when they decided to give green beer for five cents. Shout out to John Browns Body and Kevin Kinsella best concert I ever saw there. The establishment was named for notorious local murderer Edward Rulloff, who, in 1871, became the last man executed in New York State by public hanging. This book needed caretakers that could see the soul of it. Larkin eventually found a home with an editor and a publisher that understood Aprils journey and wanted to help tell that story. I would fast all day and enjoy three large red sauce covered steaming hot bowls. Nope still chugging along, as is another Cornell 73 friend Jeff Schwartz, who had suis bused in from Shortstop for the celebration of his 60th birthday at the Manhattan law firm of Hahn and Hessen. The best! Cherished memories! The best pepperoni subs ever. For example, as Anbinder notes, when Student Agencies (the buildings owner) announced plans to demolish the Chacona Blockprompting CTBs movemany who objected were unaware of the venerable bagel shops history: it has been operating in Collegetown since 1976, originally residing in a different storefront in the same building. & Calkins Rd. Luckily my first class on Thursdays was photography at 2:00 pm. Directly under us was an old-fashioned beauty parlor Im pretty sure the proprietors name was Mabel. Claimed. 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). All our friends would order a pitcher of beer (or two) and let the world go by. It made me see Ithaca in a different light, one unaffected by preconceptions or by other peoples Instagram accounts. Heidi Kunsman fills that role in the Brighton shop. When i returned for MBA School,I used to work at the Collegetown Book Store, it was a Looked around for any other KDs in the place that I could make the long cold (February) walk back to North Campus when in he walks. The restaurant's evening service, however, has been expanded with the addition of a "creperiebistro" menu available from 9 to 11 p.m. And one of the bartenders was a former microbiology lab partner. Ithaca is the backdrop for some of our most important developments: it is where we set the academic and professional foundations for the rest of our careers, and where we form some of the longest lasting and most impactful relationships and friendships of our lives. 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 was floored! My sister Karen was two years ahead of me at Cornell and she and her friends introduced me to the Palms. Customers 7 WEEKEND, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER IS, 1994 7 FOOD & DRINK order and pay at the counter and seat themselves, and the food is delivered to the tables. The more she falls in love with her friends in Ithaca, the more she . Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. The customers filled in the proposed recipe naming forms, and I would make, eat and decide on the weekly Winners. "We gutted it," explains David. Also much excitement when a Wendys opened there. While alums weighed in on nearly two dozen favorites, otherssuch as Caf Decadence, the Connection, Dinos, and Johnny Osdidnt get detailed shout-outs. There's a second Cafe Decadence in downtown Ithaca. Probably too much of a good thing. Hours: 7 a.m. to 1 1 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 7 a.m. to midnight Thursday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday Liquor: None Other: Accessible to wheelchairs. The X-er : Pastrami,Roast Beef baked with cheese, then anointed with Russian Dressing Lettuce and onions !!! That was probably the best bar/restaurant job I ever had. 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 used to manage Lums then fell into managing Old Number 9s for a stint early on, about 1974ish. 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. 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. Johnnys on Dryden Rd was definitely open into the mid 80s- but I had no idea they served food. 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. Visa & Mastercard Accepted - No Admission Fee - PH 7 1 7-786-8487 f I X, ft - 1 II- m Evnlnn: 7:25.9:45 SaturdaySunday Matlnwi: 1:25.1:45 CMnnt, with 2 IK 5TEBE04I Evening;: 7:00,9:35 SaturdaySunday Matlnw: 1:00, 3:3$ B Whit Stillman's arcdona QiliLi- PG-3&. 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. Cant mention The Rongo without mentioning the Bastard Series of drinks: The Dying Bastard, Dead Bastard, and Suffering Bastard, each with progressively more alcohol. Sad to see so many of the old favorites gone from Collegetown, certainly lots of great memories from the late 70s at so many of those old classic spots. In the late 70s/early 80s, Reggie Jackson was playing for the New York Yankees. And theres another reason why Johnnys looms large in Big Red food lore: its proprietor, Johnny Petrillose, was the father of Bob Petrillose, founder of the legendary Hot Truck. The first eatery I tried in C-Town while matriculating in 1971. Unique gifts for all occasions! That little store introduced me to sambal olek, which more than satisfied a New Mexicans craving for a little more in his meals. var site_id = 4609; Reading one of Ms. Colleen Hoovers books is basically a rite of passage for contemporary romance readers, so I suggest you pick this one up if you havent! . It's an understatement to say that their schedules are very full; David says having good managers in the cafes is crucial. Much of what she finds in her foray outside her old world stays with her long after she's moved on. I liked the full circle aspect to that. The Unmuzzled Ox. Yes, Jim, King Submarine on Eddy was great I remember The Xer the best sub I ever have eaten. Thursdays were $3 (I think) Long Island Iced Tea nights! And thats not really an acceptable thing to say anymore.. Homemade chicken soup and one giant matzo ball that filled the container. Very fond memories of Sas. Im glad to see that its still open. And downtown, Dos Amigos for the best melon margaritas and chimichangas. It think it was the special drink on Friday nights at The Haunt! Lived in apartment above Pips, across from student agencies, home of legendary pinball marathons. No one had a credit card and every penny was precious. It moved to its familiar corner spot in 1994, operating there for a quarter century before moving to its current home in 2020. Vincent Van Gogh - Cafe Terrace at Night // Paul Gauguin - Avenue de Clichy : I think the specialty was apple turnovers, open almost all night but I cant remember the name. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. FAR superior to the other pizza places 100% agreed! Many other alums share happy memories of the Souvlaki Housestill in business on Eddy Street after more than half a century. Pile pastrami high 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. (1974-2009) Besides patronizing most all of the aforementioned eating establishments in college town, lets not forget the iconic Louies Lunch Wagon housed on the corner of Thurston Ave across from Risley Hall. The Connection was a favorite happy hour hangout. Sept. 17 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM The Dome Center - Minett Hall Corner of Henrietta Rd. Thanks for remembering, Todd Mann 72. He got the idea that a cafe might be KATHY UNDSLEY popular back in Ithaca. At first, Aprils personality received pushback from editors, who often requested for April to be nicer and more of a normal teenager. In allowing for the final freedom to characterize April in a more unconventional way, Larkin credits the rise of the Me Too Movement and a wider discussion about the public roles of women. When the check would come, it was quite amusing to witness a dozen freshmen try to divvy it up. Basak-Smith and his wife, Molly Basak-Smith and their friend, Steve Novak, opened the first Cafe Decadence in Ithaca's College Town neighborhood six years ago. Dunbars was also a favorite for Michelle Giuffrida Cannon 90, who reminisces that Wednesday night was Group Therapy$6 for a pitcher of beer and some kamikaze shots. And as Meg Feury Ragland 94 recalls, Back in our undergrad days, Pete Shephard 94 and I used to meet for beers at Dunbars on St. Patricks Day, along with probably a few hundred of you.. She also had a stash of Coke behind the counter and remembered that I preferred that over Pepsi . An all time favorite was Steak A Roma on College Ave. I loved Sas too. It was such a shame to see it close. 305 Stewart Avenue (Located in lower Collegetown,. The Exxer and the Tuna Moon were my favorites. In the end, that was what struck me most about this novel The People We Keep explores the vulnerability of opening up, whether through your art or your relationships with others, and it uses a familiar location to do so. If you ate the Athenian Chicken and survived, all credit to your digestive tract! Did it serve food? Great memory! When she "borrows" her neighbor's car to perform at an open . Came with, I think, steak fries a salad and garlic bread. Sometimes we had to go back for several weeks before the weather was good enough to take the photo. Yes, that was the best. I ate many a Hungry One Special at 3 a.m. Have to differ..Obies.. over the tracks was the best..Late night was always so crowded he had an out of order on the pinball machine. Save my name, email, and class year in this browser for the next time I comment. My son, class of 2016, was surprised that the corner location was not its first. And hitting Dunbars for a Combat or some Rolling Rock ponies right before closing was a staple of life back then. I want one NOW. The sandwiches at the Chariot were gi-normous! says Van Ryn. This is bugging me! Was banished once for a food fight. Still, somehow, it doesn't make sense to her that life could be this easy. Wow so many memories. Ah, the Chariot! Wed drink and play those newfangled things called video games. I graduated in 1964. The North 40. Yes, you could get a full meal with steak, potato, soda and a salad for under $5 at Steak A Roma. Went there the day it opened, pre-liquor license. I think eventually the floor gave way to the basement. My favorites: (1) The Chariot (great pizza and beer, jukebox, mismatched plates), where my friends in the band Your Mother serenaded me on my birthday one year. I initiated a customer menu write-in promotion for extremely great Sub sandwich creations. Demos, the ever-friendly owner-chef, would send out moussaka, pastitsio, avgolemono, and other Greek specialties (along with a great Spanish empanada) for under two bucks. Last but not least the iconic Turbacks out on Route 13 and LAuberge Du Cochon Rouge (now La Tourelle by IC) for when someones parents were treating! Hi, Richard! Love to get that back. It made it very hard to leave places.. OOPS, I messed up on my first post. (You can easily tell a Swede) Olivers, Rulloffs, and Connection (free popcorn)were our most visited places. Makes me so sad, though, to see historic buildings razed nothing can create the special college town environment like preservation of history and the physical presence of the historic place that is Cornell. Paintings by local artists are displayed; the owners intend to feature a different artist each month. I had the opportunity to read an advanced copy of The People We Keep, which will be released on August 3. Which, BTW, are not as good as the hot truck originals. 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. Heidi Kunsman (right) is the manager of their place at Twelve Corners in Brighton. Utter deliciousness. I would give a lot for one of those subs today. It was because Aprils story was personal to Larkin that she felt so strongly about keeping its essence the same. 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. How is The Club House not on this list? Yes, the New England clam chowder was a little peppery, as I recall. Many recall 25-cent drafts, frat and sorority composites on the walls, and singing along with the jukebox. The building that housed the Palms is no more; it was one of several properties razed in 2017 to make way for Cornells Breazzano Family Center for Business Education. Not a CU student but I worked as a Life Safety Officer/Public Safety & Risk Management for 35 years at Cornell. Later, in the early 70s, known as Buds Boulevard Diner. I live in Collegetown and we used to eat breakfast at Pops and in the evening drank beer at the Palms. The roast beef coming through the rye. In business from 191981, the Dryden Road stalwart long left its mark on Collegetown: its iconic sign stayed up for nearly 30 years after the restaurant closed, finally being taken down in 2009 for safety reasons. Review. RBC mush garden no grease from the Hot Truck It had been a bowling alley and the lane remnants adorned the walls. I went regularly for lunch with friends and co-workers, says Herman, adding that she still uses one of Jordans cookbooks. I never visited the Vet campus but chose it as a recipient of my philanthropy. Starbucks is there when, Late Night American Restaurants in Ithaca, Restaurants for Special Occasions in Ithaca, Restaurants near The Statler Hotel at Cornell University, Restaurants near La Tourelle Hotel, Bistro, Spa, Restaurants near Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca, Restaurants near Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca, Restaurants near Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University, Restaurants near Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY, Restaurants near Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ithaca, Restaurants near Robert Treman State Park, Restaurants near Ithaca Falls Natural Area, Restaurants near Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Restaurants near Buttermilk Falls State Park, Restaurants near Ports of New York Winery. It was probably worth it. Thats Taughannock Inn. Driving without a chosen destination, she stops to rest in Ithaca. Owners Herve and Karen Pailler say this will make the restaurant available for private parties of 20 to 50 during daytime hours. Only lasted a few years but Sunday nights watching The Simpsons were a blast! 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. Hope someone can clarify this. The following is a not-at-all-comprehensive (and in no particular order) smorgasbord of establishments that offered nourishment, libations, and entertainment to alums from the mid-20th century onward. Great burgers and friendly casual atmosphere. Bills quick lunch on college ave. cheap Tully burgers. for several violations in June or July 1976, re-opened, and then was mysteriously destroyed by a fire a couple of months later. The People We Keep. in a diner car, with Bo-burgers (cheeseburger, fried onions, fried egg), and apple turnovers kept warm on the grill. Comprehensive information on any company or organization. The People We Keep is partially based on Larkins own experience as an Ithaca College student from 1995 to 1997 two years that she feels were essential to her self-discovery, and two years she remembers fondly. Its owner, Mark Kielman, was something of a mentor to many of us. So, whenever Jackson struck out, we would run downstairs, quarters in hand, slam them on the bar and down shots. 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. And I like vegan food now. Yes! 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. Great pizza and very friendly owner. He had no idea that the movie The Right Stuff was three hours long when he and his MAE buddies went to see it. So the guys decided just to open up their own rootbeer place and named it Muggsys. mMiN !, W9MAhP W! Drivers on Eddy Street, listening to the game on their radios, would throw their cars into park, jump out, run into Dunbars with a quarter, and down a quick shot before getting back in the car and driving away. Great memories of Cuba Libres at the Salty Dog. The place I really miss is the Greek House we ate lots of pizzas, garlic break and greek salads there. I think the city is missing out on keeping an environment that will make it more valuable, emotionally and economically, over time. Im very excited about Ithaca Beer Companys new spot on the most coveted corner in Collegetown. It was my first job after my undergrad days in the Midwest. 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. It wasnt easy getting up to prepare brunch after one of those Sigma Pi parties. However, whenever the Angels played the Yankees on television, the special was revived. Novak, Cafe Decadence Where: 1918 Monroe Ave., Brighton. The beloved pizza joint took its name from its buildingthe original, early 1900s home of Ithacas Fire Station No. We also used to hit Caf Decadence, next door to Aladdins, which was co-owned by one of my fellow nutrition grad students. 9. Seems kinda sad that Collegetown looks so fancy now. I love these comments about King Sub. 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. Very anti the War in Vietnam. My family is in Ithaca. 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