On the corner of Fay Road and Onondaga Blvd in the parking lot of Abbotts Frozen Custard you will…read morefind Tim's Hotdogs stand. Yes, I know we all love Hoffmann and it is sacrilegious to say other wise. But here me out. Owner Tim makes all his menu items from scratch! His hotdogs, sausage patties, and sausage links! Oh, his condiments are all his creation as well. Ketchup , mustard, and relish all made from scratch by Tim! I asked Tim what he recommended I try on my first visit. He said definitely the chili dog. I was glad I did! Tim has a mixture of brisket and pork that he grinds, puts in a casing and then smokes. He than warms it back up on a flat top griddle at the stand. You definitely taste all the flavors that went into creating this dog! Thoughts after the first bite? Meaty and smoke! It's definitely one of a kind when you think of a hotdog. You definitely get that meat flavor with a hint of smokiness. The chili is meat based and sweet which blends in beautifully with the dog. The homemade mustered added a spice with a small kick. Complimenting the spice was the ketchup with hints of brown sugar sweetness and vinegar. Tim was a pretty cool guy to meet. Proud of his food and pretty chill wearing tie-dye and listening to some Dead tunes. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying some more of his home creations such as his shaved ribeye sandwich and sausage with peppers and onions. We can still throw our beloved Hoffmanns on the grill but for something a bit different stop over and try this delicious hotdog as well! You can find him in Abbott's parking lot Tuesdays - Fridays starting at 11:00am to 2:30pm.

Stopped by at about noon on a Friday. There were two other customers in front of me, but I probably…read moreonly had to wait three minutes to be served. I ordered a homemade hot Italian sausage patty and slathered it with homemade mustard and peppers and onions. I also had a hotdog, but unfortunately it wasn't one of Tim's homemade dogs which I was eager to try. The sausage sandwich was excellent. Good heat from the well seasoned sausage was amplified by a nice kick from the mustard. The peppers and onions were nice additions but I think next time I'll just enjoy the sausage and mustard by themselves. The dog was just a Hoffman's fried up on the griddle. Totally fine. Especially compared price wise with local competition. Totalled 8 bucks for an excellent lunch. My mouth is watering writing this review-the sausage is that good. Go try out Tim's, you won't be disappointed.

Eminem's ex-wife got tired of being pistol-whipped and listening to hubby rap about killing her and…read moreher daughter, so she finally did what she should have done, and got the hell out of there. She relocated to Syracuse, NY and opened a Fried Dough stand at the market. She looks a little different though. She has a new husband and her daughter helps her out and they're really, super friendly. Anyone would think she had nothing to do with Eminem and that the daughter wasn't actually Hailie. But we know better. It's her. What to get: Fried Dough for $2 What else: I think my Dad's gone crazy I had the lemonade too, which was $1.50 and just okay. But let's focus on the star attraction. This is some of the best Fried Dough I've ever had. If you're up in Da Cuse and you want some Dough, this is the place to go. It's absolutely delicious and it's enormous! Basically for $2 they give you a huge long stick of dough (way bigger than even the biggest thingy, since you asked), and it's piping hot, greasy, juicy, fresh, delicious, and absolutely covered in cane sugar. I adore it. I'm not the biggest fan of some fried doughs, but this one is right up there with the best of them. It's made in a lot of places in WNY and CNY but I don't think anyone in this region makes it as well as Kim does. I'm so glad she left Eminem and opened up this place. And it's great that, at $2, you don't need a lot of Dough to get the Dough. So in the words of Homer Simpson: Dough!

Harvey's is a great addition to Syracuse. It's a location where the staff becomes good friends in…read morea matter of seconds. It's a large place with an upstairs that could be a great place for a party. Definitely a fun area. We had a gf pizza which was so tasty my husband may prefer the type. Thin crust, spicy tomato sauce, basil, and clumps of mozzarella. They have mixed drinks, wine, and pour your own beer wall. It was quiet when we arrived but a game came on and the noise level went up. Quieter seats may be found upstairs.

Very fun atmosphere, great for bigger groups when the weather is nice as they have a lot of outdoor…read moreseating. There a rotating food truck schedule you can see on their website (not there every day) and a small Toss and Fire booth with a limited menu. But you come here for the beer wall and the fun crowd (which skews quite young). The beer can be expensive but you can try a bunch of different beers as you choose how much you want to pour. It's also the choice if it's crowded because the line at the bar can be long (they make pretty good cocktails

Great time at the Taste of Cuse! I did the 10 sample for $20 challenge I saw someone else post,…read moregreat samples and choices! Busy but most lines moved quickly. Three different areas with live music and additional local vendors. $10 per drink ticket or 3 for $25. Wine slushies $12. Bring cash to make it easier to purchase samples. You can still make it, open until 10pm!

It's ok. Lots to choose from but it's way too crowded and I hate crowds. For me, the best thing was…read morethe"Bang Bang" calamari. However, there's something for everyone. But when the idiot with the microphone starts bellowing crap at the top of his voice, it's definitely time to go.

My husband and I love lamp chops with beans and rice The attention to seasonings and cooking time…read moreis consistent every time we order this meal. Also, a whole fish is tasty too and comes with beans and rice! Congo Box has a good number of dishes although for us we keep going for what we love the most. Items such as chicken, tacos, stuffed meat dishes, etc. The one area of concern is the wait time. Congo's food is so regulars know it best to call in their order than await notice by phone when ready for pickup. If you place order at site than this where it becomes a problem. Basically, lamp chops, fish, maybe cooked upon order so the entire wait time can reach one hour. Congo serves all takeout meals. By choice we order on site and wait from time order until cooked and bagged for us. Call in your orders to get the best turnover time! #great food

At the taste of syracuse Friday night, friends of mine and I consider what to eat among the great…read morevariety of choices. I have eaten here before and wanted to give it another try. It was fabulous as always. They kept the menu limited, which is understandable. All meal choices came with rice and beans. There was a choice of chicken, shrimp, or lamb chops. My friend chose the shrimp and I went with the lamb chops. The shrimp was very good, but the lamb chops were outstanding. You got two lamb chops Cooked to a smoky perfection. They were prepared medium well over a barbecue grill. Nothing but outstanding bite after bite. The rice was your basic white rice. It iwas cooked spot on. The beans were also excellent. If ever you're looking for something out of the ordinary, but not a gamble, this is your perfect spot.

Such a simple thing fries. But this food truck takes the win on doing them right. You can see them…read morecutting the potatoes fresh in front of your eyes. There are a few options and they are cooked perfectly. If you love fries, you'll love this food truck.

What a fun way to sample the wares of the many food trucks in CNY, 34 of them! So many great…read morechoices it was not easy to decide. Turnout was phenomenal so lines were fairly long but went rather quickly. Our first choice was SILO Food Truck's Telekinetic Fried Chicken, perfectly crunchy chicken leg juicy tender center topped with a slightly spicy sauce and served with pickled carrots and white onions, tantalized the taste buds with the complimentary spice, sweet, and light pickle flavors. This truck will see me again! Followed that up with a grilled apple cider donut topped with apple pie topping and homemade cinnamon whipped cream from Glazed and Confused, (Bees wanted to share but I scarfed and swatted and ate the whole thing- smack smack slurp)the people's voted number one for sweet, and lastly real Italian ice from Muzzi's Italian Ice, perfect lemon and as authentic as it gets! And to think it all started with a dream a real dream that this is what they should do. Glad that dream happened! And these great people were the judges choice for sweet!! A few things we would have tried were out. They likely were very good also and I will seek them out to find out. Great event and thanks to the President of the Food Truck Association, Nick Sanford(Toss 'n Fire Owner), for organizing it all!

I have tried many different pizza spots around Syracuse and am grateful many offer a gluten free…read morecrust. So far, Via Napoli has the *best* gluten free pizza I've had! It's not a crunchy cracker crust or premade cauliflower crust. It's a perfectly crisped but soft, doughy texture. If you are a gluten free pizza lover, their pies are a must try. Their wood fire oven is the best way to enjoy pizza and their flavors/execution reminds me of my time spent in Italy. I did not wait more than 10 minutes for my personal pizza and was impressed by the efficiency of their food truck setup. I can't wait to find them again and enjoy more pizza.

The pizza was very tasty and there was great service at the food truck. The only complaint is the…read moregluten free pizza was considerably smaller than a normal pizza with an up charge. Will definitely give them another shot, the crust was great!

I've heard about the Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival but this was the first time I've ever gone. It…read morewas really neat! Loved walking around downtown on an absolutely gorgeous summer day and checking out local makers. There was so much amazing art to enjoy, and I even bought a couple of prints. There was a whole section of a street giving out free food samples and another street of local food trucks with amazing eats. There's also a stretch of sidewalk where attendees can make chalk drawings, and the results were really cool. As with any downtown festival, it starts getting crowded as the day goes on. Even if you don't wind up buying anything, it's super cool to walk around and enjoy the art. Highly recommend checking out.

A decent experience for an afternoon, but full of things you wouldn't expect to be at "arts" show…read more Particularly, there is one line of booths specifically just selling their general products like gutter guards and drink mixes. Makes it feel like a building at The State Fair rather than an arts and crafts festival. There are plenty of vendors, whether you are looking for pottery, photography, geeky prints, original art, woodworking, etc. Some are unique stops that you wouldn't see otherwise and worth the time but maybe not the thousands for the average attendee. So why 3 and not 4, because it isn't going to be worthwhile for many people, and it's not the best art show in the area (go to Plowshares) Don't be discouraged from attending if you have a free day. It's not a local showcase, but it can be a place one can purchase some prints. But if you are saving for a day of arts and crafts, this shouldn't be your first choice