Real deal. Asked the host I'm staying with where the best Buffalo wings are, she recommended this…read moreplace, and it was great! Meaty wings. Good beer on tap. Proper dive bar feel. Don't walk there like I did...the 1.8 mile walk from Syracuse campus is...suspect, but I really love this place, and a lyft ride is around $10. When I tell locals I went, they nod in agreement as if I passed some 'locals only' test. I get the feeling everyone knows about this place, and they all want to keep it their secret, a secret we out-of-towners should never know. I got 6 Buffalo wings, and 6 Frankenstein wings and was VERY happy. If anyone knows what brand bleu cheese dressing they use, please let me know. I bet they make it in house, it's incredibly creamy and delicious.

Classic dive bar. Very friendly bartender. Best wings in Syracuse. Had an order of the the…read moreFrankenstein and an order of the hot wings. It was nice contrasting the two different flavors. The wings are crispy which I like. Next time will try the pierogies

Cool, local indoor music venue. We had purchased tickets for an outdoor concert which needed to…read morechange venues because of noise complaints at the original location. This was lucky because the weather ended up being cold and wet. The space isn't huge and it's pretty unique because it looks like it was converted from an old theater. Since it was an outdoor show it seemed like the ticket sales were for a much bigger space. As the night went on the crowd thinned out and it was much more comfortable to not have people on top of you. Overall, I'm pretty impressed with how they configured a small space. There is a big bar in the back which sells drinks and pizza. There are registers reserved for canned drinks and water to help move the line along. There is also a vending machine to sell snacks. There is a slight decline in the floor so it feels like an outdoor show and if you are in the back you can still see. The big drawback is the bathrooms are super tiny. You could be waiting for a long time. Overall, a pretty cool spot, check it out if you are in the area.

My grand-daughter and her friends attended an event here recently, here is her email to them, they…read morehave not responded and she asked me to submit it here: To Whom it May Concern, I am writing to formally express my disappointment with the Liam Payne/One Direction event on March 1st. My friends and I purchased tickets for $30 each, expecting a well-organized experience with a live DJ, as advertised. However, what we received was far from what was promised. The DJ never showed up, and instead of a live set, the event simply played the "This Is One Direction" Spotify playlist. This is unacceptable. If the DJ had canceled, the appropriate response would have been to reschedule, offer attendees a refund or partial reimbursement, or at the very least, provide some form of compensation such as complimentary drinks. Instead, we were left feeling completely shortchanged. Additionally, the event was supposed to be a full experience, yet it was abruptly cut off at 9:15 PM--barely three hours long. For the price we paid, this fell significantly below reasonable expectations, and it felt like a blatant disregard for the attendees who invested in this experience. Given the lack of the promised DJ, the shortened event time, and the overall mismanagement, I strongly believe that ALL attendees deserve compensation, whether in the form of a partial refund or credit for a future event. Please let me know how you plan to address this issue. I look forward to your prompt response.

honestly a 0/0 but sadly i couldn't give them that ::( honestly why come for someone and claim…read moretheir id is fake when you don't have competent capabilities to check? like honestly what a waste of my time and my money. what an incompetent bar to be unable to look at my id and scan it and realize it's real. the drinks were mid as fuck and the fact that four different people had to check my id is patethic as fuck. this bar is an embarrassment and i wish them the best of luck being losers as fuck....music isn't great and vibes are dingy . save your money

We had a holiday party at Turning Stone, so stopped in to see the band playing at The Gig (Chief…read moreBig Way). It's a good venue for a band. They didn't charge a cover! Large bar area and plenty of tables. Good dance floor as well. Acoustics were good for the band (they were loud! lol). Drinks were fairly reasonable - but you are at a casino so.... I'd stop here again to listen to music for sure!

Bad business plan, false advertising and drowning in basically debt due to "punishing'" the ones…read morebuying drinks and socializing, but putting entertainment first in a bar setting. It is not this way at other bars as the entertainment is an afterthought for people to listen to as they socialize and drink spending money. They want the money but cater to ones not spending it and then try to bleed the ones coming for the entertainment by forcing minimums even on those that bought a ticket and never showed up. RESPONSE to Owner: Then it is best to change all your Misguiding information on your website and Facebook pages. How doe one "SOCIALIZE" with people and "LOUNGE" around doing so as in your own descriptions on your website and Social Media? How can you charge people that don't show on a ticket for a table set-up on your minimum purchase, when those that did attend went way beyond the minimum purchase on those that attended INCLUDING the ticket that was a NO SHOW? Price Gouging or a Venue that is desperate for money trying to fleece those that "attend" and don't attend for your Shows? Where does it state that policy as to NO-SHOWS and what makes it Legal? You may feel certain ways about your Venue, but it doesn't pay the bills as you have basically asked to nickel and dime members yet won't do anything to improve your bottom line or approach? Hobbys are great but having a "Alligator" as a hobby will eat you out of house and home.

Another Shakedown Sunday at the 443. Stellar music as always. The place is always sold out, so the…read moreroom is packed, but in spite of that, it feels more like a family reunion than a concert. Great cocktails. I wish they had sandwiches or soups. I always end up coming home and needing to eat dinner. On a sad note, I was told by the owner that their lease will not be renewed, so they are having to move into a new location. :(

Lot 10 is what you expect from a club -- loud music, solid vibes, and a bathroom that progressively…read morebecomes a test of endurance as the night goes on. The music is lit, the energy is good, and while I haven't tried the drinks myself, I've heard the green tea shots are the go-to. Might have to investigate next time. Biggest highlight? The guy outside. Nicest human alive. If this place ever gets awards, he should be the first one up on stage. Would I come back? Sure, but preferably with soap in the bathroom.

5 stars for dj washburn. 1 star for the poop nugget that didn't let me leave through the backread more

On going saga. The GM was true to his word and was very kind to us…read more Kudos to him again. The only thing left is to give them another try. Let's see if the food improves.

Joe Borello put some thought into the name of his new business, the Blue Spruce Lounge. Since the…read moreinterior is decorated mostly in blue, and since it's located in a hotel called the Maplewood, he wanted a tree in the name that tied in with the color. So he picked spruce. The Blue Spruce Lounge opened in the space that had been the Carnegie Cafe in the Maplewood Inn at 400 7th North St. The opening coincided with the completion of interior renovations to the hotel side, and is a bar and full-service restaurant, with live music several days a week and a banquet room that hosts weddings and other events, including a Paint Night and a Trivia Night. I found a Groupon for Blue Spruce and had been interested in trying it since I work very closely with it. The wife and I decided to try it out today for lunch while running errands. When you walk into the restaurant entrance, there's a small foyer area with a trash can. There were napkins and papers all over the floor today since that wasn't exactly a welcoming sign. We walked into the restaurant, which was empty, but there was no hostess at the stand. The bartender, who I now know is the owner, and also ended up being our server, ran over and sat us. We thought it was a little odd, as he was dressed in a sweatshirt and basketball shorts. We were told we could sit anywhere, as there were no other customers. The place is a very nicely decorated place, but for a sunny day, it was very dark inside. The owner turned the lights up, but we would've preferred just having the curtains opened. We sat and were given our menu. I chose The Northside, a sub with sliced pork, broccoli rabe and a roasted garlic aioli, while the wife chose their sweet Italian chicken griller sandwich, grilled chicken, a grilled sausage patty, roasted red peppers and mozzarella. All sandwiches and burgers are served with fries. Our order seemed to take a long time for two sandwiches. Especially seeing as the restaurant was empty other than us. It was also DEAD quiet...you could hear a pin drop. There were several TVs on in the place, but none of them had the volume on, and there was no music playing in the place either. The quiet was even more noticeable, as the owner/host/server/bartender spent most of the time we were waiting for our food on his cell phone having a rather loud conversation, then after he hung up, we clearly heard him yelling at his staff when he went into the kitchen. He was nice enough to us, but just didn't seem very professional. Our food came and we started in. The wife and I both switched a half or each other's sandwiches so we could try both and everything was just ok. The fries were good...we both like crispy, battered fries, and that's what they serve, but they had WAY too much salt on them. My wife's sandwich had a balsamic glaze on it that isn't mentioned on the menu, but we found both our sandwiches bland. The pork on my sandwich was pretty good, but besides that, it was also bland. There was apparently a garlic aioli on it, but the flavor was non existent. The sausage on my wife's sandwich was sweet sausage, but it also had very little flavor along with the chicken breast. Everything was just very plain. The owner rang us up, but rang the Groupon incorrectly. He was very easy going about it when I pointed it out and fixed it though. I went to use the bathroom and when I came back, the wife said the owner spoke to her and said they had a more extensive dinner menu and bands at night, which answered my question as to why they had such a huge, empty space in the back of the restaurant. Overall, it was just disappointing. I'm glad we used a Groupon and barely paid anything, as the flavors on the food just wasn't there and there was simply no atmosphere to the place. I think we could give it another shot for dinner at some point, but lunch just missed the mark.

We just came here for a couple of drinks, but the BBQ coming out looked and smelled delicious!…read more They had a drink special going when we were here for moonshine in a cool glass cup that you got to keep. The bartenders were friendly and very attentive. They were playing country music and the servers had to dance when certain songs came on.

Food was pretty decent, got rushed out of the rooster due to an event happening at 10pm which was a…read morebummer. Chicken sandwich was very good. Ambience was not too loud.

What a beautiful theater! I've been to this theater a couple of times now, and I've always had a…read morepleasant experience. The new renovations make this theater absolutely sparkle. The stairs in the balcony section are steep but I found the seats, themselves, to be quite comfortable. The sound and view from my seats were also always excellent. The ushers are very helpful and friendly as well. I can't wait to come back for another performance!

Gorgeous theatre in downtown Syracuse. Parking is available on street or at several parking garages…read moresurrounding the area, be prepared to pay extra for event pricing if you go with a garage. The venue made check in quick and easy which was appreciated. The theatre did feel crowded at times but we were able to navigate to our seats with no issue. Bathrooms located on upper and lower level were clean. Food and drinks were available including beer and wine. Food options were limited to candy and snack items. The sound carried well for our concert and the seats were okay. Not the most comfortable but I understand it is an older theatre. I only wish we had more room for dancing during the show, as it was a tight squeeze. The theatre has many striking features that give it a grand feeling. You can look around and see history in the design. Overall, a good experience seeing David Byrne in concert here.

Beautiful views, amazing weather, good service, delicious food - we had such a great experience at…read moreCrazy Daisies. Being from Florida, it's was so nice to be able to sit outside in September and enjoy lunch without sweating. The views from outside of the rolling hills and sunflowers are a sight to see. We ordered the chips and salsa, charcuterie board, and the Margherita pizza for lunch to share. Everything was so good! I loved the compilation of the different meats, cheeses and veggies that were chosen for this board but my favorite was the pickled green beans- yum! The salsa was very fresh and chips were nice and salty. The pizza was delish, full of flavor and perfectly cooked. We didn't partake in the flower farm but you can also go and pick your own flowers to build your own bouquet as well as purchase other plants and green thumb items. Such a cute place and they sell adorable merchandise too.

The kind of place you want to unwind after a long week…read more We landed at Crazy Daisies on a Saturday around 5pm with no wait time which was a bonus. It turned out to be the perfect choice for a low key evening with live music. We went with Mimosa Flight #2 and split a pepperoni pizza that totally hit the spot. Plenty of outdoor seating and the vibe was super family friendly! Lots of kids dancing to the music while parents kicked back and relaxed. We found a cozy outdoor table and just soaked it all in. Casual, welcoming, and full of good energy.

My friend and I stopped in on a hot Sunday afternoon. It was not busy and we were waited on upon…read moresitting at the bar. The choices are extensive. We ended up with a pint of Southern Tier Blueberry tart I believe, topped off with lemonade making them Shandy's. This was at the bartenders recommendation. This is the first time we have ordered liters, they are so heavy you need two hands to drink. They were cold and refreshing for the first half but the heat quickly warmed and flattened the carbonation. I would recommend smaller pours if you want your beer cold. The special was a free hot dog with a liter purchase but upon inquiry they were out of hot dogs. It is a peanut bar but they do not have any other food options. $14 each for the Shandy's. Pleasant staff with a German football vibe.

Total excitement and structure. The atmosphere is so in positive and upbeat, it's incredible place…read moreto enjoy dancing and drinks, with meeting new people.