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Stop 1 for us on the CNY cheese trail, and we loved it! The owners were so friendly and…read moreknowledgeable about their drinks, cheese, meats, and other products. We had two different adult lunchables, and they were very accommodating toward dietary restrictions. For drinks, my partner got the Aura Bora spritz and I tried the can of handcrafted peach soda. The owners were hard at work on their drink menu while we were there, demonstrating clear passion for good tastes. Our favorite cheeses were Stella Vallis (very aged Gouda) and Red Dragon (a very popular welsh cheese with mustard seeds). -@cophiescrumbs on Instagram

Thank you to Patricia the bartender for making our AMAZING starburst shots & Lynn for the best…read morearugula goat cheese flatbread EVER!! We will be back!!

Patricia was amazing. Gave me great recommendations for food. Made a great French 75, which…read moreapparently is hard to come by in the area. Great energy and all the good stuff. Thank you Patricia!

We had a GREAT experience at the restaurant in the Motel 6 at 5920 Airport Road - Oriskany. "Black…read moreOrchid Lounge." The Hotel was being renovated (July 2017), I guess changed from Days Inn to Motel 6. I'd booked since inexpensive. We were checking out schools in NE for my daughter and wanted to check out Hamilton and Colgate. Arrived late at hotel and things looked strange with construction. We were tired and hungry and were told restaurant closed at 10, and thought we were too late to eat there, or that if they did serve something they would to it in a hurry; but decided to check it out anyway. Two guys were having beers and talking, otherwise it was empty, and looked to be under construction too. We ordered and I waited while wife and daughter got settled in room -- Food was GREAT -- Fresh and tasty. The wrap sandwich was memorable. Two ladies running the place apparently do catering business too. They were friendly and obviously take pride in their work. We were surprised to have such great food in such an out-of-the way place, at a bad time. They had some good beers on tap too. (motivated to finally write this since had just had a bad experience at restaurant in expensive/fancy hotel back home in CA; and we reflected on how we had such a great experience at this Motel 6, under renovation, in the middle of nowhere).

It's been a while for us to eat out and I wanted to share something. Finally checked out this joint…read moreBunker, which is apparently a chain place with bars and indoor golfing. It is relatively "quiet" on a Friday night but the vibe is nice and decoration is neat, very good for a date night out. Ordered crispy wings with Parmesan and garlic flavor, a miss peachy cocktail, a UC draft, main course with street tacos and bunker burger. The miss peach cocktail is so tasty! Loved it. Not sure how much alcohol in it as I could not really taste it - actually worked for me. The crispy wings are not bad too. Nice flavor though a bit greasy. The wing itself has flavors without sauce. My street taco is with beef. The tortillas are toasted, which is a nice touch, the sauce, the salsa and the guacamole are nice and pairing very well with the taco. HOWEVER! The beef is quite SALTY. I could finish most of it by adding the salsa and the Guac but man, it was just too salty. Sir Flower's burger is massive. Two patties stacked with their special French fries, though tried with Guy's smashing technique, it was still too big to handle with "dignity", lol. French fires are interesting, large pieces and give it a unique texture. Overall, it is a nice place to check out. Will go back for the drinks for sure. #thisisutica #cnyrestaurants

I was reluctant to go because golf simulator restaurants are not what I enjoy to begin with. I'm a…read morehuge golfer but real golf. Nonetheless my wife wanted to go before our vacation. So we went. Only thing good was the simulator we booked the VIP. The food was absolutely awful. When in New Hartford I like the local solid spots. Service was extremely slow. I won't blame the servers fault it was just her. I can honestly say I will not go back. I'm actually mad I came to New Hartford and couldn't even get chicken tenders or boneless wings cooked correct. I hate posting these because I support small business. Total waste of money.

One upon a time Gerber's was actually a derelict closed eatery...essentially a casualty from the…read moredecay of Utica. With the revitalization of downtown and the return of the Utica AHL hockey team, Gerber's has been brought back to life. Excellent burgers and the drink prices are classic Utica reasonable. It's got the warm vintage thing inside as well. A great place to visit if you are staying at the Doubletree or are on the way to watch hockey. The original Gerber was a Jewish fella who ran the speakeasy back in the early part of the 20th century.

Great place to feel like you are back in time. Gerbers is an old pub in a building back from the…read more1800's. We sat at the bar and got a great history lesson about the bar from Mark the owner. Steve the bartender is great, very social and helpful with your drink selection We sat at the bar but ordered the fried bologna and long hots. The sandwich came out on a crispy toasted bread loaded with fried bologna and peppers...it was awesome! And the fries, nice and crispy!! What an awesome pub We decided to stay for dinner. Ordered 2 burgers, Lebanese platter and the Reuben!!!! Amazing!

Just an amazing evening and meal. Everything from the minute we sat down until we left was a total…read moregreat date night. Food superb, wine selection (Jack was a wealth of knowledge and total cool guy in the wine selection ) Danielle was our server and made for an amazing meal, hopefully we will get to go back while we're in town!

Great ambience and service and food. I especially like the fact that the food is locally sourced…read moreand uniquely prepared with great combinations very historic place.

Nola's is known for contemporary American cuisine, situated at 9 West Park Row, just off the…read morevillage green in Clinton, NY--an historic, small college town near Hamilton College, led by Executive Chef and Co-Owner Janssen Fay. We visited over the weekend with friends who had dined there previously. Our 6:30 reservation was honored promptly upon arrival. The village setting is quaint, and the restaurant itself is warmly decorated--upscale enough to feel special but still relaxed and approachable. After being seated, our server presented the drink menu and specials. Our friends ordered the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer, along with the Steak Nicholas and the double smash burger. My wife selected the seafood special--a blackened salmon with lobster salad--while I opted for the Steak Nicholas as well. The food arrived in a timely manner and was everything was very good. My steak was perfectly cooked, complemented by the house Worcestershire sauce and compound butter. The fried green tomatoes were also well-prepared. The only disappointment at the table was the brown butter cake our friends ordered for dessert, which they found dry and lacking freshness. Where the experience fell short, however, was service. While our server was polite, she was difficult to find at times, leading to long waits for assistance. There was also some confusion when boxing up leftovers. The most significant issue arose when it was time to settle the bill. Our total came to $260, and we requested separate checks. Unfortunately, our server seemed very flustered and unsure of how to split the bill, and after some back-and-forth, she suggested dividing it evenly. We agreed simply to avoid further delay. However, when processing payment, the card charge came to $153 before tip--well above the correct half of the bill (approximately $130). Combined with our friends' $200 cash payment, the total ended up being $380, which inadvertently resulted in a very large gratuity - something we didn't realize until we had left the restaurant, as the confusion surrounding how to split the bill was frustrating and we simply wanted to head out. While we take responsibility for not carefully resolving the issue before leaving, the confusion around the bill frustrated us in the moment and left a negative final impression on an otherwise enjoyable meal. Overall: The food was excellent and worth trying, particularly the Steak Nicholas and seafood offerings. That said, service and billing procedures could benefit from improvement to ensure a smoother dining experience.

Disrespectful barmaid. Will not be back. I don't know who they think they are in Clinton but they…read morer pompous people and very terrible at good service. Do not go here!!because I'm a person of color. Apparently

Turning Stone has been shuffling around the entertainment lately, so Turquoise Tiger hasn't been…read morehosting the dueling pianos, but a jazz band instead. Regardless of the live music though, this place oozes pre-prohibition sophistication that'll bring you pretty close to the Babette's Supper Club (any Boardwalk Empire fans?) vibe. Expect plush leather wraparound sofas, intricate chandeliers, pastel colors, and a solid bar perfect for martinis to scotch and just about anything in between. If you're looking for more energy and pumping music, head to the adjacent Tin Rooster or The Gig, but if you're looking to cozy up to some smooth tunes in an equally smooth setting, you'll be right at home here.

In your life, you sometimes have moments that transcend time and your surroundings, making you…read morewonder if what you're currently experiencing has been crafted just for you. Those moments stay with you forever, and last night experiencing the Turquoise Tiger was such a moment for me. The decor in this place is epic - it's a 1940s Jazz club with turquoise carpets, turquoise drapes, turquoise everything else, accented by black and pearlized white booths and wall treatments. Turquoise has always been my favorite color, and this only solidified it further. The crystal chandeliers hanging from the 25 foot ceilings pull it all together and transport you into a lost age of cocktailing and music. We ordered two of their specialty cocktails, the Hunny Bourbon and the Tequila Honey. To say they were both expertly crafted is an understatement. Perfect balance of booze to non booze, fresh ingredients, and made expertly by Mikayla and Breanna the friendly mixologists. The Tequila Honey was a variant on a margarita but with honey syrup which was beautifully executed. The Hunny Bourbon was essentially a Bees Knees that subbed bourbon for gin, a fantastic effort by their mixology team. I feel they can easily offer more smash hits like this to further their unique and all star cocktail lineup! You HAVE to check out their restrooms - that's the most fun you'll have in a restroom, I guarantee! I had envisioned my trip to turquoise tiger for the better part of 14 months and thought about it daily before I finally made it there last night. My expectations were exceeded and I can't wait to get back there tonight. Turquoise Tiger for bar of the year....they have my vote..

My partner and I went to have a drink and a snack, excited to try something we never have before. I…read moregot this berry drink and it was delicious!! There was nobody in there but us, and it was very quiet which was different since we usually go on weekends. It was interesting, just didn't know that was the vibe on weekdays. The bartender helped us immediately and we got out drink quickly. Now, my complaint is the price. This small cheese board was $25, it doesn't look as small in the pictures, but I promise the board was TINY. A quarter of a baguette, prepackaged olives, a few bites of cheese each? NOT worth the money. If I come back, I will not be getting any food that's for sure..::

It's still the place for cocktails in Syracuse…read more Jack is still there and is a mixologist supreme and a super nice person that goes out of his way to give you a great experience. The ambiance is still cool and dark and inviting. It is a lot busier now which is good for the business. Just go there

I know they get really busy, so I made reservations online....it was so easy. I was a little early…read morebut they seated me, and that was nice as I got to order a drink before my friend arrived. We decided to split an appetizer and 2 entrees. The Wedge salad was delicious with a homemade blue cheese dressing that a wonderful taste. It came with marinated onions, cherry tomatoes and real bacon crumbles. We had the Breakfast Burger, pink inside and it came with nice thin cut fries. We also got the Grits bowl with an added fried chicken cutlet and added sauteed vegetables. Everything was nicely prepared and plated. Our server checked back with us several times, refilled our water and made sure everything was going well. I love all the eclectic decorations, mismatched plates and glasses and vintage items all over. I'll definitely be returning. As a nice touch one of the items on the table lists upcoming special events.

The Wedge features a rotating menu of fresh and fun options, usually focused on a particular…read morecheese. Cocktail menu was exotic with a great selection. The interior has a cute ambiance with mismatched furniture/silverware, eclectic artwork, and vibey music. Despite the unassuming exterior, everything that we ate and drank here was phenomenal and I am excited to return to a different menu in the near future.