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    A W Wander

    4.7 (94 reviews)
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    French Onion Soup Pizza
    Jill H.

    This was our second visit to AW Wander and both visits were outstanding! They have a wonderful beer menu and delicious pizzas. Food orders are made at the bar then your food is delivered to your seat. Everything is made fresh! The place is comfortable and not too loud. An easy to find location. While it doesn't have its own parking, we didn't have any problems finding a close parking space. Definitely a place to visit and visit again!

    Sausage and White Bean Soup
    Brittney P.

    Went for dinner on a Saturday night, was busy but didn't have any issues getting a table. You place your order up at the bar area, then get your food delivered to your table when ready. We started with the pickled egg appetizer since we were curious to try. We were not a fan but it wasn't bad! I tried the sausage and white bean soup which came out cold but they quickly replaced with a new bowl and were very apologetic! It had great flavor and would get it again. Next course was the Spicy Honey Pepperoni Pizza, it was delicious but I wish it had more of the hot honey on it to taste that flavor. Overall good experience and would try again!

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    Blair F.

    Having been a regular at the last two places this location was, I kind of knew what to expect. Not much has changed other than the beer list is more extensive. And they do have a great selection. The pizzas are well made and tasty if a little on the pricey side. We ordered a Supreme and were not disappointed. We also ordered the bread app. That however was extremely spicey and a few of us could not eat it. Two things to be aware of: The noise level is very high due to the high ceilings and architecture. Even though there were less than 20 of us in the side room, it sounded like 50. The beer menu needs to be revamped. Rather than breaking things down by style, it should be listed by draught, bottle and can. It made it difficult to find what we were looking for. Otherwise, a nice hipster kind of hangout.

    Ciera T.

    When we walked in this place was packed! They have a huge bar but there was plenty of seating in the back. We were not sure how this worked since we didn't have any waiter or waitress. You have to order drinks and food at the bar and you pay when you order. They bring the food to you. They also have a HUGE draft beer selection! If you're a beer lover you will love this place! We tried the pickled eggs which we were not a fan of. My friend got the bean and sausage soup which came out cold but was quickly replaced by the manager and he came back to check on us a few times which was nice and they were very apologetic. We got the hot honey sausage pizza which was very good but wished it had more hot honey. But I loved that you could watch it cook in the oven. Their menu is really just pizza. They have a few other things but pizza is the main food here. I would recommend this place and would come back with my husband.

    Beer from the Belgium night
    Justin P.

    Great place to find unique beer, styles for the craft beer lover to the occasional beer drinker. Their pizzas are wood fired, and created with the best ingredients. Looking for just a small snack with your beer? Try a house made pickeld egg. Spend an evening with pizza and beer, what more can you ask for!

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    Alicia C.

    Excellent pizza. Huge beer selection. I hosted a Syracuse Eating Club event here for 25 ppl and it was awesome. Good vibes, spacious, and I loved the pizza. It is among my favorite in the area now. It was not overly cheesy, had nice char, and the crust had the coreect amount of saltiness. I am not a beer person but my beer friends seemed to be right at home. I loved the seltzer can they had this night and others enjoyed cideron draft. Also, I generally avoid gluten but I do have it on occasion. AW Wander ferments their dough for at least three days! And I must say, I am digesting it incredibly well. They offer cauliflower crust and vegan cheese as well. Totally recommend this place!

    Beer at AWW
    Ari C.

    Tl;DR: Come for the beer list, stay for the beer, and don't leave without finishing the pizza! ***Ambiance*** The cool thing about this place (beside beer) is the super chill vibe. The furniture has a modern and upscale decor which I really liked. Think opposite of a brooding dark-wood old-school pub. They have a decent-sized U-shaped bar with seating for 10-12 people around it on high-top stools. Additional seating with standard table-with-4-chairs is located in the adjacent room. I have always sat at the bar and did not get the opportunity to experience other seating options. The bar stools had a modern metallic finish (as opposed to wooden) and had padded seats. But like everything in life, where the stools excel in thier good-looks, they are limited in functionality. The seat diamerter is modest and is definitely not for everyone. If you are planning on a multi-hour visit or have back issues, it might be prudent to opt for a standard table-and-chair instead. Also, people carrying a huge wallet in their back-pockets might end up with a bruised apple.. (just saying). It might have been the intention of the owner(s) that traffic is always moving at the bar. It acts as a built-in gentle timer to remind people that it is about time to get back home (because you are feeling tired). I found the couter-top space at the bar to be appropriatly sized, and it can hold a 10' pizza pan with room to spare. I was there when all the seats were taken at the bar, and I didn't have to elbow the unknown guy next to me to eat my food. ***Staff & service*** I have always found the bar staff to be super friendly. There are typically three people working the horse-shoe, and it is very easy to catch their attention for your next drink. Cans are served with a new glass by default without asking for it. They have separate beer and food menus. Food order comes with a number. The kitchen closes earlier than the bar. All the bar-staff that I encountered there did this signature move of rolling the can once before serving. When asked, I was told it was done to mix/homogenize the beer. I don't know if that works or not, but I have started doing it at home as well...haha. ***Drinks*** Beer is one of two reasons why I come to this place. I have a 9-to-1 preference for draft vs. canned beer, but All Who Wander (AWW) is one place that is marked for exception in my book, and I go for cans instead. Their beer menu is a novella with beer styles as chapter heading. Much more extensive than this review. I find this the best place to test-drive beers before committing to a 4 or a 6-pack purchase. They also have a (relatively small) selection of drafts. You have the option of buying a 4-pack to go, and I have used it for my newly-discoverd instant favorities. ***Food*** Pizza is the other reason why I come here. There is no greater (curlinary) pleasure in life that pairing an amazing beer with a delicious pizza (or burger but that another review). I would highly recommend the honey pepperoni pizza and the sausage-onion pizza. In snacks, wander bread and pretzels with cheese were delicious. We ended up ordering multiple rounds of the pretzels. If you are in a time-crunch, wander bread is the quickest over-baked food (as recommended by the staff). If you are avoiding carbs, pickled eggs are a good option. ***Overall*** I would highly recommend this place. AWW offers the perfect venue for having good food and good beer with good company. There is sufficient variety in the food menu that will allow customization of your visit either as a quick-beer-with-snacks visit or a full long-haul dinner.

    Cauliflower crust dill pickle pizza and hot honey Pepperoni pizza (regular crust)
    Antonia B.

    What a great place! I'm keto right now and thought there wouldn't be many options at a pizza place, but there's a lot of options with the cauliflower crust as an option as well as many HUGE salads I saw served to our neighbors that looked delicious. My husband is a huge craft beer fan and they have both draft as well as cans you can choose from. They've got some good wine choices & could probably use a few more hard seltzer choices but overall, can never complain just cause. A little pricey with their drinks, but overall 5 stars because of food quality and atmosphere and service.

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    Sarah H.

    All who wander will be grateful to stop by this adorable beer bar and pub. AW Wander offers a wide selection of beers although I wish they would feature more variety from the Finger Lakes/NYS. Their menu has a number of choices - their pizzas are fantastic. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about what's on tap.

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    Thank you for your visits and your review Jill! Cheers!

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    7 months ago

    Great pizza! Tasty and delicious perfe try cooked! They have an amazing variety of choices (try the pickle pizza)

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    First time from here.Awesome pizza.5 star and only one block from home...I will be ordering from here in the future

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    Thank you Justin! Cheers!

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    Love their pickled pizza! Great place to grab dimmer, family friendly and the have trivia nights! Service us quick and fun!

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    Thanks & cheers, Aziza!

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    Some of the best pizza and beer in the area. TVs could have sports or something else on.

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    Thank you Steve! Cheers!

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    Thank you so much Siobhan! We appreciate you!

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    I do not really know about the service but the pizzas are great! We often get take out and always enjoy.

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    AW Wander offers a wide selection of beers although I wish they would feature more variety from the Finger Lakes/NYS.

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    Scenic Root - Bang bang shrimp

    Scenic Root

    4.2(126 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Last review was 7 years ago and Scenic Root is still out here doing their thing and doing it well…read more We've been going since the early days and it's one of those places you just know is going to be good every time. I ordered the tropical salmon and was side eyeing the coconut a little, but wow... it all came together perfectly. Sweet, tangy, and the salmon was cooked exactly right. Service never disappoints, and whoever was behind the bar deserves a shoutout because that blackberry margarita was dangerous. I went back for round two and I'm not sorry about it. Dessert was a dense chocolate cake that didn't even last long enough for a photo, which says everything. Consistently good food, fabulous drinks, and a cozy atmosphere that makes you feel like family.

    I have had Scenic Root on my "must go" list forever it seems, so was excited to finally check it…read moreout. We had an amazing meal and definitely made for a great date night! We ordered the bang bang shrimp appetizer, and the batter was so crispy and also fluffy (almost like a battered haddock but lighter) - awesome! The bang bang sauce has great flavor, but slightly too mayo forward for my preferences - but ate it up nonetheless and would get them again! I also ordered a blackberry margarita- which I will say was strong, but the flavors were great. When I asked if they minded giving me a couple Slices of lemon and some simple syrup (and yes I admitted that it was a ME problem, not that they made it poorly- it was just stronger and I'm a big wimp!) , they promptly, no questions asked said "we got this" and put the drink back in the shaker and added some simple syrup (mind you I was totally fine with just a little shot glass of it to dump in my drink!) - so the willingness to be so helpful was very appreciated. As for our entrees, one of us ordered the Cajun Alfredo and one of us ordered the Tropical Salmon, both were made incredibly well, and the flavor and seasoning was fantastic! The Alfredo sauce when I tried it was lovely, not so thick and "artery clogging" as some Alfredo can be, but coated the noodles beautifully and packed a flavorful punch. The salmon was cooked perfectly, and the pineapple and coconut in the rice made for an amazingly delicious dish. We were also fortunate to sit at a window overlooking the swan pond and then take a nice walk around the pond. So lovely- cannot wait to go back!!

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    Brian's Landing Jamesville - Brussels Sprouts app, fresh bread app

    Brian's Landing Jamesville

    4.3(71 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    We went for dinner on Valentine's Day and had such an amazing experience! We made reservations…read moreahead of time and were seated right away -- no wait at all. The restaurant was beautifully set up for the holiday, with a great atmosphere and a thoughtfully curated drink menu. I ordered the Toxic Ex-presso Martini, and WOW -- it was incredible. Absolutely one of the best espresso martinis I've had. For appetizers, we got the Thai chili tossed Brussels sprouts with garlic aioli, and they were to die for. Perfectly seasoned, crispy, and flavorful -- honestly, I could've just eaten that and been happy! For dinner, I had the Chicken Française, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. My husband ordered the fish and chips and said the tartar sauce was some of the best he's ever had. My son got the shrimp tacos topped with pineapple pico and served with homemade chips -- sooo good! We ended the night with dessert (because how could we not?): a layered brownie and cookie dough cake and a maple crème brûlée. Both were phenomenal and the perfect sweet ending. We've been here for brunch before and now for dinner, and both experiences have been fantastic. I cannot wait to go back and try something new! Highly recommend!

    Brian's Landing landed from Green Lakes to Jamesville, which is a good thing for Jamesville. There…read moreis a parking lot in back. They make a great espresso martini. Had the fried fish which was panko crusted and delicious. Had lunch here on a Saturday where you order off their dinner menu

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    J P Mulligan's Restaurant - French Onion Soup

    J P Mulligan's Restaurant

    4.1(36 reviews)
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    Fancy this place is not but I have found some of the best food I have had has come from a dive…read morerestaurant/bar. This place is perfect for the Sport's enthusiast as there are TV's on every wall pretty much, for fans to catch their favorite teams playing. There is also, a separate room off the bar area for large gatherings. Our waiter was warm and friendly. He took our order promptly.... we waited and waited for our food to come out. Mind you we ordered two sandwiches and a bowl of soup. The soup came out and again we waited. Unfortunately, all we got to try was the soup as we had an event we had to get to as our sandwiches when asked were not prepared. Sometimes things happen when you run a business and it is how you handle them that is the difference between just a restaurant and a great restaurant. This restaurant would earn five stars on just how things were handled. Kudos go to the staff there.... The French Onion soup we had for me was not my cup of tea as it was over seasoned and had way too many croutons which between the seasoning and bread overpowered the soup. My partner in crime thought it tasted OK and proceeded to devour the soup so will leave that up to you to decide LOL !!!!

    RECENTLY, the F-M Class of 1985 held their 40th H.S. reunion 9/5. All 88+ of US descended upon this…read moremost Iconic Fayetteville Staple of Our Community @ J.P. Mulligans. To say It was Great is an Understatement, to say They Accommodated this large group with Grace and Attention is an Understatement. Growing up, most of us, Multi generational in the Village, and HAVING THIS GATHERING PLACE we All Call Home- was beyond Accommodating, Inviting, and Welcoming. The Bartenders were OUTSTANDING, and all the attentiveness was Bar None! I can, without hesitation... SAY, from the F-M Class of '85. Thank You!

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    Avicolli's Coal Fire - 18 inch pizza with roasted peppers and olives (we chose our own toppings)

    Avicolli's Coal Fire

    3.7(171 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    They offer bar area seating, outside seating, which was busy and dining room seating…read more Samantha provided exceptional service tonight and on previous visits. Very friendly and attentive. Started with Dolce Pesto Pizza | A harmonious blend of pesto and vodka sauces, artfully layered and topped with fresh mozzarella and parmesan cheese, then finished with our signature house spice blend for a perfect touch of flavor small pizza with sausage add. It was amazing. Beet Salad | Beet salad served over mixed greens with pickled onion, goat cheese, and walnuts, topped with olive oil, spouses favorite salad. Chicken Prosciutto | Egg-battered chicken, fresh mozzarella prosciutto di parma over rigatoni with a lemon butter sauce. Oh so delicious. Excellent flavor and an excellent choice. Haddock | Fresh haddock, prepared Française served with change to asparagus and potatoes. Was another great choice. Spouse really enjoyed it.

    Visited for a celebratory dinner for 7. We had a reservation and were seated as soon as we arrived…read more Our table was a mismatch of a 4 top and 2 top that were slightly different heights so that was awkward. We had calamari and Utica greens for starters. The calamari was bland to my taste but the rest of the party liked them. The greens were fine, could've used some spice. Very small portion. I had the branzino oreganata. Fish was cooked well and the tomatoes on the side were tasty. The asparagus was bland and one piece was woody. Not bad overall. I will say that the entrees don't come with a soup or salad so that's something to be aware of. I'm not sure if this happens regularly but there was also a dude named Pinky playing keyboard and sax in the corner. Never thought I would hear smooth jazz versions of "Sweet Caroline" or "Danny Boy" or even "If I were a Rich Man" from Fiddler on the Roof. Certainly an international setlist. Overall a fine experience.

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    Arad Evans Inn - Chocolate tower

    Arad Evans Inn

    3.9(108 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$$

    Once again, a 1st class meal. Finally found somewhere that serves a bellini. Appetisers were from…read morethe specials. Squash flowers with a hot ricotta filling and deep fried. So good we ordered a second portion. I had the pork belly with polenta. Good juicy crispy pork, properly cooked. Two of the party ordered the homemade pasta and proclaimed it delicious as did another with the swordfish. Chocolate Tower for dessert was rich and decadent and it took all 4 of us to demolish it. They wrote "happy anniversary" around the edge of the plate in chocolate. It's not cheap but definitely worth it for a special occasion.

    Sadly this restaurant is closing on 11/22 but on the upside will reopen as a steakhouse in about 6…read moremonths. If you are able to stop in before they close it's worth a try. The service was great! Our server, Sara was very accommodating and offered substitutions when she could. You may want to plan a visit earlier in the evening. I planned on trying the chicken parmesean special but was told it was sold out at 5:59pm which was kind of surprising. The decor is nice. It's located in an older house so there is unlevel flooring from room to room but they are mindful to make you aware. The food was delicious although not what you may expect. I ordered Fettuccine Alfredo which was delicious but it also had blue cheese in it. Huh. The golden beet salad was very very good. In all, it was a lovely, scenic evening. I wish the staff well...

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