**Silk, Utica** Had…read morea great night at Silk! I tried The Main Attraction, a delicious pear martini, plus their seasonal Strawberry Haze -- both were excellent. My husband had the peanut butter whisky espresso martini and the chocolate covered strawberry old fashioned, and loved both. For dessert, we split a chocolate coconut crème brûlée and a strawberry and cream dessert that was absolutely to die for -- hands down the highlight of the night. The service was phenomenal, our waitress checked on us several times and provided excellent recommendations. She even served our dessert with sparkler when she heard it was our anniversary. Only complaint: the music felt a little out of place for the ambience. It was quiet when we got there but got pretty rowdy by the time we left. Still, the cocktails and desserts more than made up for it. Will definitely be back!

Stopped into Silk in Utica, NY and came away seriously impressed…read more We started with the spinach and artichoke dip, and it set the tone right away--rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced. It's one of those appetizers that's easy to judge a kitchen by, and this one was done exactly right. Great flavor, great texture, and clearly made with care. The ambiance is fantastic. Silk has that upscale-but-comfortable feel where you can relax but still feel like you're somewhere special. The lighting, décor, and overall vibe make it a great spot whether you're grabbing drinks with friends or settling in for a full evening out. Service was top notch from start to finish. Attentive without hovering, friendly, and knowledgeable--exactly what you hope for when trying a new place. The drink program really stands out. The cocktails were interesting and expertly prepared, and you can tell the bartenders know what they're doing. They also have a large selection of spirits, including plenty of off-the-beaten-path bottles for people who like to try something different. It's a great place to explore beyond the usual picks. Overall, Silk delivers across the board--great food, excellent service, a stylish atmosphere, and a seriously solid bar program. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in Utica.

Excellent desserts and very friendly staff. There's so many tasty treats I have yet to try but for…read morethe moment, my favorite is the raspberry lobster tail.

It's so hard to write this review because Deserts Beyond The Ordinary is so good that it's…read morechallenging to find the right words to express how much I love this place. . I've lived in a number of cities around the country and can confidently say that this isn't just the best pastry shop I've tried in Upstate NY, but it's the best I've ever tried. The staff is extremely welcoming, kind, helpful, and patient through the ordering process and I love that it's run and owned by a local family. Although I don't live in the area, I order them frequently to send to friends and family and always visit when I'm in town. I consistently get excellent feedback on how much everyone LOVES their pastries which always look as good as they taste. I also appreciate that you can order a variety of mini pastries in advance. Their new location is beautiful, very clean, and a great place to meet for coffee or get some work done. They have an expansive menu with a number of unique flavor options. They're also very innovative because in addition to all of the usual staples, they also offer new, creative takes classic pastries like their flavored cannoli fillings. Highly recommend.

We lived in this area and visited Holland Farms frequently. We moved downstate five years ago and…read moreit wasn't until we visited again yesterday that I truly appreciated what an absolute gem Holland Farms is. There's absolutely no place like it. Everything is so fresh and beautifully displayed. The employees are beyond friendly. The halfmoons are the epitome of deliciousness. Amazing tomato pie! The list goes on and on. Do yourself a favor and try a jelly bun! I promise you won't be disappointed. I may only get here once a year now, but it's definitely worth the 3.5 hour drive!

When you place a special order on half moon asking for buttercream frosting as the buttercream the…read morecakes are decorated in and open the box up at the funeral and they are all the sticky sweet frosting you get at the counter- what a REAL DISAPPOINTMENT I MUST SAY- You had 1-JOB #YouFAILED !

Came here for the first time and loved everything about it. The staff were so kind. The place is so…read morecool inside with lots of seating and eclectic decor. My chai fog was delicious!

What a great find. Off the beaten trail in more delightful ways than one! This 70s -80s themed…read moreeclectic little cafe not far from our hotel (The Doubletree/Hilton) in downtown Utica was a delight. From the delicious homemade soup to the great service, you can't go wrong. The homemade pasta and potato salads taste just like Mom used to make. I urge you to check out this locally owned gem. You will feel at home with the chill vibe.

Check out Wicked Sweets on Facebook so you can always see what macarons are on for the week! I…read moreended up stopping by today because I was tempted by a Facebook post for the fruity pebbles macaron and ended up leaving with one of those, 3 other macarons, and a peanut butter cookie with peanut butter and chocolate on top. Everything was fantastic. While I was there I noticed she also sells coffee, so made a mental note to stop in earlier some day to grab my morning coffee there! Inside is super cute, very clean, and the decor and pink touches are perfect. Everything was quick, professional and friendly. Stop in and see what she's got!

Alyssa made a birthday cake for my granddaughter who was 6 on Thanksgiving. We needed a vegan cake…read more the cake we got was awesome! It was decorated with mermaid scales and I added figures to the top. It tasted wonderful! Best of all is my granddaughter was thrilled to get a big, fancy cake for her birthday. I'm grateful that I found Wicked Sweets by Alyssa and I plan on ordering another vegan cake for my other granddaughter in December. Alyssa was very cheerful and helpful. I highly recommend Wicked Sweets

Placed an order of Bundtini's for work. I ordered 2 dozen of various flavors. They were ready at…read morethe time I requested and were devoured as soon as I opened the boxes at work. I also picked up a couple of the regular size in the fall flavors and they were a-mazing! So worth the 1.5 hr drive!

Perfect location, right next to CAVA. I had to stop in to grab dessert for my family since they…read moreabsolutely love this place. The employee provided great service, and everything was a quick and convenient stop after dinner.

As a professional pastry chef, I would like to write a professional opinion about the quality of…read moreice cream at Tasty Treat. First of all, the name says it all. The ice cream is not overly sweet, it is simply tasty. The owner helped us and let us try a few flavors. The birthday cake flavor, toasted almond, and cotton candy. All were stand out flavors! More so, the texture was remarkably good for house made ice cream. Anyone can make ice cream, but only a true pro can get it the right consistency, with a proper mouth feel, and balance the sugar. The owner is a down to earth nice man. He is very pleasant and should be very proud of what he does. My husband had the soft serve pistachio/Berry twist. Boy, was that good! I tasted some and the pistachio flavor comes through nicely. I was really worried at first look because when you have dark colors like some of the flavors have, all you taste is food coloring. This is not the case at Tasty Treat. I don't know how he does it, but there are no overpowering tastes in what I tried. This business is a very unassuming stand alone building in a quaint residential neighborhood, but it is so close to the 90. So, no excuse not to briefly exit the Thruway and get a great cup of ice cream! He offers an array of toppings, but I opted to forego any topping on my cotton candy sundae. I just got the ice cream, whipped cream, nuts, and cherry. Try it. The flavor and greatness of the ice cream itself comes through. Next time, we will try some of the food he offers. I trust that will be nice too.

Used to bring my son here for ice cream when he was little haven't been in quite some time. This…read moreis definitely a quintessential ice cream stand in North Utica and one of the few places you can still get homemade Italian Lemon Ice. My only wish was the lemon ice wasn't as sweet and a bit more tart but it was still good. They have outdoor seating so we took advantage of the beautiful weather and ate our ice outside. Would definitely come back and this time won't wait so long to come back.

This cafe and bakery is wonderful! The pastries we had (and brought home) were delicious!! The…read morepistachio baklava is easily the best baklava I've ever had. The atmosphere is cute and fun. It's ever so slightly reminiscent of the iconic Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, CA. The staff are very friendly. Grab someone or go alone - just make sure you go there. It's a Utica gem for sure.

They have a bunch of new offerings on their food menu. The Reuben was delicious. The churro waffles…read morewere also delicious!!

We had the best meal. Everything was fantastic. Service was…read moreexcellent too. Highly recommended!! Don't forget your pastries !!

We were in town for an event and came here to take some food to go. The service was good, the place…read morewas nice inside, and the chicken sandwiches we tried were good!