I went to Authentic Jerk Restaurant and Grill recently for lunch and absolutely loved it! It was a…read morepop up stand but now has a location inside of the Center Ithaca. We ordered the Large Fricassee Chicken (with chicken leg and chicken tender) and the Small Curry Chicken. The woman who was working was very kind, answered all our questions, and gave us recommendations! The large entrees came with 2 sides which were the Mac n Cheese and the Cabbage and the meat is served over rice and beans. The small entrees came with 1 side which was the Cabbage (meat also served over rice and beans). I absolutely loved both meats I tried. The Fricassee Chicken had both juicy and some slightly tougher spots but was overall very flavorful. It came with bell peppers which brought a nice bright crunch to the heavier meal. The Curry Chicken was also very flavorful and saucy. For the sides: Personally, I'm not a mac and cheese fan but this was soo good. I highly recommend getting the large; great portion size and definitely can fill you up for 2 meals easily. I loved trying a bit of everything together - the chicken, the mac and cheese, the sauce, the rice and beans... soo good. I'd recommend you come and support a locally owned business!

You can't go wrong with the Jerk Chicken, Brown Stewed Chicken, Oxtails, mac & cheese, rice &…read morebeans, or the beef patties. I try to make it my lunch at least once a week.

Had breakfast here…read more.. This place is kind of off the beaten path but... a hidden gem. Don't hesitate. At any point are you doubting coming here.. STOP. Come here! Food was great. Atmosphere just as good.

First of all, the location on the canal is great. That's why it doesn't get 1 star…read more My $18 brisket hamburger was an average hamburger. $18. Did I mention it was $18 for an average hamburger ( and fries ) You order at the crowded bar and you order is taken to your table. They got some of our orders right. The sodas were mostly ice in a plastic cup. Since it's a bar I had high hopes for the beer. They had only one on tap. I got it in a small plastic cup, of course. Come her for the view, expect to pay too much and get too little.

Finally got to try Asempe Kitchen at the Ithaca Farmers Market - it was actually my first stop of…read morethe day! My sister absolutely devoured the bowl, but one of the dishes I had was peanut butter-based... and I'm just not a peanut butter girl like that. That said, the flavors were bold and clearly made with love. If you're into rich, hearty, West African dishes - especially ones with peanut sauce - you'll probably really enjoy it. Just wasn't fully my thing, but I'm still glad I finally got the chance to try them!

Asempe means curiosity and in this case ours was rewarded with a delicious Ghanaian Vegan feast at…read moreAsampe Kitchen in Ithaca, NY. Nkatsi Froyi & Saffron Rice: "Creamy natural peanut butter cooked slowly with onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and a blend of spices, creating a rich stew" Red Red & Plantains: "A flavorful Ghanaian favorite, Red-Red is a stew of black-eyed peas simmered with onions, ginger, garlic, and tomatoes" Egusi & Saffron Rice: "Rich and hearty, this traditional West African stew combines spinach with onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and spices" Emomi & Saffron Rice: "Dive into this luscious stew where okra meets a medley of onions, ginger, garlic, and tomatoes, all simmered together" Brodze: "A side of sweet & melt-in-your-mouth fried plantains! Comes with 7 pieces" Sobolo: "Hibiscus, ginger, cloves, cane sugar, African spice Cold with ice" I'm generally not a fan of plantains or okra, but both were delicious. The okra wasn't slimy and the plantains we slightly sweet, not starchy. Every dish here was distinctively different. Even better than the food is the attention to hospitality. Four of us shared this feast for about $21 each. If you are by yourself you can get a sampler plate for about $25. We will be back. Food Service Ambiance

Went here a couple weeks ago with a friend who was a Peace Corps volunteer in Ghana. The food (we…read moregot Egusi and Nkatsi Froyi), service and atmosphere were terrific! We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back soon.

Asempe is incredible: the ambiance, the food, the people ::chef's kiss:: You'll enjoy an…read moreintroduction to Ghanaian cooking and culture, featuring fabulous entrees like nkatsi -- ground nut stew served over steaming saffron rice and accompanied by a side of fried plantains. Wash it down with a glass of sobolo or tea. Chef is inspired and inspiring, especially for a cooking class. Asempe is a shining star and key part of the Ithaca food scene. MUST. NOT. BE. MISSED.

Buffet was excellent, staff were very friendly environment and the Latin music made the restaurant…read moremore welcoming definitely a10plus

We attended the Sky Market and ended up in the tasting room on the first floor. Modern,…read morefestive ambiance and live music playing. Friendly bartenders and waitress. Love the small plates and so many tasty options for the holidays! They are very small portions especially the arancini was two tiny bite size balls. They were both tasty, I would recommend ordering at least three small plates for sharing! We left hungry and it was a busy holiday weekend, so we weren't able to find food elsewhere. But it was a fun stop and next time will just order more small plates to taste! There were several others on the menu I would love to try!

Enjoyed our time at The Tasting Room. We went on a weeknight and it was pretty quiet. There was…read moreonly one employee up front that was serving and bartending. She made great cocktails! Our food was subpar. The lamb chops were tasty but each chop was cooked to a different temp/doneness. The gnocchi dish I got seemed to have a very thick jarred sauce. Was hoping for more authentic, homemade dishes.

We don't order Mediterranean food enough, especially considering how many places we have available…read moreto us in Syracuse. This place was close by and relatively new, so we gave it a go. We've been jonesing for a good shawarma for ages, so we went with beef shawarma over rice, and lamb chops over rice. We threw in some beef sambusas and eggplant salad. The only complaint we had was the wait time. We showed up when they told us to, but ended up waiting about 25 minutes in store for the food. The staff were really friendly, and had we not ordered to go, it would have been a comfortable place to dine in. The lamb meat was tender and delicious. Not a ton of seasoning, but probably because it didn't need it. I'm seeing more and more places doing red and white sauce like the Halal Guys in NYC, and I'm all about it. The red sauce is bold and spicy, the white sauce is cool and refreshing, like Greek yogurt. They go amazing together, and I'd eat them on anything. It included two heavily seasoned pieces of pita. I'm guessing they were seasoned specifically for this meal, because the fresh mint garnish added a huge layer to the lamb meat. If you order this, I recommend asking for a ton of extra pitas seasoned just like that, even if you have to pay more. The shawarma is one of our favorites. They're not stingy with the sauce, and there's a good mix of veggies and lettuce. Extra credit for Lebanese pickles, they went a long way. The beef was a little chewy, but packed a punch. It's coated in a thick brown sauce that tastes similar to A1, but the meat itself is packed with different tastes - most notably nutmeg. I'm guessing they season it with garam masala. We definitely would have ordered some pitas if we knew it didn't include them. The sambusas were packed full of ground beef. The texture was pretty tough, but once you get past the corners they're so packed it doesn't matter. It seemed to be mostly just ground beef with little or no seasoning, but it came with a pretty flavorful dip. Not sure if it has a name, but it's Greek yogurt whipped into a frothy mixture and mixed with mint. It had a super light and airy texture that didn't match our expectations for a yogurt based dip. If you leave it for too long, it'll fall back down into an unpleasantly thin liquid like whipped cream. Texture aside though, the taste is immaculate and turned a bland sambusa into a full spectrum of flavor. Finally, we have the eggplant salad. This was our first time trying it, so I have nothing to compare it with. We tried to Google it to get a feel for what we were ordering, and the images were all over the map. I'm not sure if there's a standard or if it's a free for all. What we got was a very creamy mix of eggplant, roasted red peppers and onions. I'm guessing a lot of the creaminess is tahini, which gives it a toasted/smokey taste. It was unlike anything we've ever had before, and we're absolutely hooked. I'll definitely make sure I have pitas for it next time, it's pretty intense eating something this creamy by itself. This has been one of our favorite take out meals in a while. I hope these guys are here to stay.

I visited this new restaurant today for lunch. I have never had middle eastern food, and I had NO…read moreidea what I was missing. my husband and I chose two very different things to try... both delicious. we live right nearby and will definitely be visiting again. the prices were reasonable, the decor was lovely and most importantly it was delicious. this is my first review I've ever left on Yelp... it was that good.

My mom and I got boba during The Lucky Flea at one of the fleeting moments when the line was not…read moresuper long. I was really excited to try it out as this food truck had been really hyped up by my friends. I got mango with popping boba, and it was really good, but way too small for the price. Refreshing, but I would not go out of my way for it.

My favorite food truck ever. Workers and the owner is always friendly and greet with a smile on…read moretheir faces . I always wait for an announcement of where this truck will be for the week and go grab my fav. My favorite thing to order is the crab Rangoon nachos . Tastes so good and fresh always

Stopped here on a Sunday right at open at 11:30. Ordered the French onion soup to start and share…read more Our waitress was very nice and friendly. Ordered a Diet Pepsi which hit the spot. As my entree I went with the salmon BLT which I was leery of but said hell with it and pulled the trigger. Wasn't bad - but not really a salmon cake. More of a salmon breaded plank. Salmon cakes were always a lot of breading and some filler. Anyway - still good. We passed on dessert and hit the bricks. Nice place when you're coming thru this town.

Visiting Hammondsport NY on a Monday can be tough since most places are closed. Thankfully, Timber…read moreStone stays open, and it offers a great atmosphere. There's indoor & outdoor seating available decorated in warm rustic touches. Sadly there seemed to be 1 person running the bar & waiting most the tables which seemed to stretch her a bit too thin. The food was a bit lackluster starting with the tacos which didn't have much time put into them. The tortillas were a bit hard & lacked fillings, especially the shrimp taco. My fiancé's house salad was ok but the menu sadly lacked any appealing chicken options.