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.

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.

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.

We came to LM Social last night and had such a nice experience from start to finish. We were seated…read moreright upon arrival, which was impressive considering it was graduation weekend and the restaurant was very lively and busy. The ambiance was upbeat, energetic, and fun, and it made the evening feel extra special. We also ran into so many friends throughout the night, which added to the celebratory atmosphere. To start, we shared the arancini and the burrata. The burrata was definitely my favorite of the two , fresh, creamy, and very flavorful. The arancini was good, although not quite as memorable for me. For my entrée, I ordered the sea bass with a mango sauce, and it was absolutely delicious. The fish was perfectly cooked and the mango sauce added a great balance of sweetness and freshness to the dish. The risotto on the side was okay, but the sea bass itself truly stood out. Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner here and would definitely come back. The atmosphere was vibrant, the food was enjoyable, and what made the experience even better was the service. Our waiter was incredibly kind, attentive, and sweet throughout the evening, which made us feel very welcomed. It turned out to be such a fun and memorable night.

This restaurant has the "trendy" and "vibey" reputation but falls short on the whole package…read more The decor is meant to appear elevated and in some areas they nail it, but most of the dining room is just black and white stock photos, and plastic turf panels where you can see the white wall behind it. They serve cold bread when you're seated and drinks took forever with an almost completely empty restaurant. My pasta tasted fine but there was much more sauce than pasta. I appreciate that they have mocktails listed on the main menu, the cocktails are pretty good, and the cucumber feta appetizer is great. I'd maybe use this an appetizer/drinks spot if you have to be in the area. It's too pricey to be this mid

Bool Street Noodles is a student-run pop-up noodle shop that serves delicious, fresh and flavorful…read morenoodles. With only certain drop days, customers need to be quick to order online as the order form often drops on a Friday and the noodles are made to be picked up on Saturday. The noodles are so popular that they often sell out in just a few minutes! Customers are able to customize their sauce, spice level, and numbness level. If you're looking for a must-try experience on Cornell's campus, Bool Street Noodles is it. Despite the challenges of being a pop-up shop, Bool Street Noodles never fails to deliver quality and taste. The noodles are made with care and attention to detail, making each bite a treat for the senses. If you have a chance to order from Bool Street Noodles, do so - you won't be disappointed!

I keep meaning to branch out to different items like their sweet biscuits or potato wedges but love…read moretheir classics so much I just keep getting my faves. This is the type of place where you have to make sure you have time because they have a small staff and make everything with lots of care -- but the wait is worth it. The employees will bring your order right to your car when it's ready (if you don't want to wait at the window.) The Buck is one of my favorites. It has strawberry jelly and peppery cheese and is scrumptious. Often I like to eat it right away in the car, but it's wrapped in a foil later and does keep well if I go home. A very unique spot unlike anything in Syracuse and I'd recommend stopping by to try at least once -- even if you're not vegan or vegetarian!

Wow! What an awesome place!…read more I've been wanting to try this for breakfast for a while now after hearing such great things and I'm so glad I did! I really like that everything is vegan as someone who used to be vegan I think it's great to have some options around Syracuse. My coffee was AMAZING! Some of the best coffee i've had in a long time and I can't wait to try some other coffees on their menu. I really want to try their strawberry milk cold brew but they were out today. I tried the rambler and it is huge, filling, smells so good, and tastes even better! I'm not a huge fan of the fake bacon but again, it's great to have a spot with vegan options. Everyone who works here is amazing as well! You order at the window and they come out and deliver it to your car. Today was a cold snowy day, with snow banks taking over the sidewalks and they are all still out here delivering down the street right up until close. I told the man who brought the food to my car how amazing he is and he said I was amazing for coming out - such a great attitude as well! I will definitely be coming back!

As a Chinese person, I don't think I can find anything remotely close to being as delicious as red…read morechilli in upstate New York. 10/10 would recommend the dry pot, the mapo tofu, the Szechuan pepper diced fried chicken and overall everything else! It's good enough that we drive an hour away almost 2-3 times a week to eat over there.

This was my first time here. The customer service was good, but unfortunately I was disappointed…read morewith the food I ordered. I wish the menu provided more details about what was included in each dish. When I tried the Kung Pao Chicken, I bit into something twice that caused a strong burning sensation in my mouth. I'm still not sure what it was, because it looked like chicken at first. I also ordered the Orange Chicken and the General Tso's Chicken (extra spicy), but neither dish was spicy at all, or fresh tasting. All chicken dishes were drowned in bland sauce. Since it was our first time and we weren't sure how the food would be, we decided to order from the lunch menu. In hindsight, we all regretted that choice and felt we should have tried something else instead.

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.