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.

Props is seriously been hiding since my life in upstate and now i can't get enough of it…read more Hypes: - Pierogies - O M G. if you are or aren't a lover of these you will become one after you have theirs. possibly the best in house made fresh ones i have ever had. - meatballs - yummy, crisp on the outside, and a delicious sauce - fries - crispy and battered. just how i like it. - burger - try it. you won't be dissapointed - have yet to try their lasagna but i have heard it's pretty dope - their sandwiches are solid! we have tried the ham served on a mind blowing fresh rye, and with their in house made spicy mustard. omgggg so good

Decided to have lunch at Prop's Inn in New Hartford, NY to try their French Dip as we heard great…read morethings about it. My spouse very much agreed with everyone suggestions as it was very good - "best she has had in a long time". I went with their Hot Meatball sub with a long hot included a Mac salad side and both were very good. Fried Green Beans as a starter and Jackie Chicken wings - double fried & roasted with various sauces. Two other great choices. Overall an excellent lunch with great service by Ann Marie

Former neighbors came up from PA over the weekend for a fundraiser dinner. Our friends are quite…read morethe food connoisseurs, so we knew the fundraiser dinner would simply be the teaser...or appetizer....to our after-event gathering. Enter Franca Wine Room! Mind you, the plan was to go to another establishment, but that fell through, so we went into this with no reservation for a group of 10. The staff was incredibly accommodating and sweet, even though the place wasn't packed for a Saturday night. Our server was great and made sure we wanted for nothing throughout the evening. This wine bar is so pretty and intimate. It would be a great spot for a date night or to visit before or after a show at the Capitol Theatre. The exposed brick, cozy nooks, and outdoor seating when the weather is nice truly make this place a gem. I'm glad we finally gave Franca's a try. The first time I popped in, we were looking for dinner, but the menu was limited to appetizers since they had just opened. Franca's now offers a full dinner menu, and it looks like they also have live music. There wasn't any live music the night we went, which actually worked out perfectly because it allowed us to really catch up with old and new friends. The group ordered several items to share. I heard the Figgy Flatbread was delicious, and I personally really enjoyed the charcuterie board we ordered for the table. Truly a gem and a great dining experience! Definitely a must-visit if you find yourself in Rome, NY.

Good Food, Excellent menu, great service. Great music weekends. always a friendly greeting.read more

Knew nothing about this local pub before stopping in for dinner and a few drinks. Homemade seafood…read moreand corn chowder (waitress recommendations) and fried haddock sandwich were amazing! Good selection of local draft beers. Fast and friendly service. Decent sized crowd, some for dinner, some for drinks and some for both. We'll be back!

Amazing dinner at Packy's tonight!!!…read more It was relaxing, comforting and perfect as usual. This is not your typical bar food! This is lovely pub fare! We started with BBQ Pork Nachos which were smothered in a tangy sauce and cheese. The pork was perfectly cooked and it all meshed together fabulously. Next week got the Chicken Devonshire Salad. There were large, tender, moist pieces of chicken which tastes like they were carved off a roasted chicken. The veggies were al dente and paired so well with the balsamic dressing. Would totally get again. The chicken tenders and sweet potato fries were a great way to finish off. Needless to say we brought home enough for another meal. Will be back again soon for another amazing night!

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..

Sickenburger is an adjoined indoor+outdoor bar on varick street that has a looooong bar inside (it…read morestretches from the entrance to the very back of the bar). Even though it's the longest bar you'll ever see you can RARELY get a drink during Saranac Thursdays because it's usually so packed you can't squeeze through. Fortunately there's a small outdoor bar that never has a line but you can only get select beers and NO mixed drinks. THE LINES FOR THE BATHROOMS during Saranac Thursdays are not even worth standing in.. The bathrooms are gross and have curtains for doors. Don't be surprised if a drunk girl comes in and pulls the curtain back while you're using the bathroom. The only good thing about Sickenburger is if you're ever too drunk to find your friends during Saranac Thursdays come here and you're sure to find someone you know because EVERYONE COMES HERE sooner or later TO DANCE! There's live bands and the entire outside bar (which is huge) basically turns into a big dance party. They also play the basketball games on a HUGE PROJECTOR SCREEN outside which is fun to watch with friends. There's also a big deck outside with tons of tables you can chill and drink on. They should work on making a bigger bar outside so it's not impossible to get a drink here. It would be a lottttt better.

About two years ago my partner & I endured a homophobic encounter with a bouncer, where we were…read moredenied entry for being gay. While I hold no ill will towards this establishment (I do not believe this business, its owner, or its employees are homophobic), this does not change the fact that they employ at least one homophobic bouncer. They attempted to gaslight us, saying we were turned away for holding out of state IDs, but both my partner & I have experienced enough homophobia to know better. The bouncer was aggressive, inappropriate, and clearly homophobic. We did not feel safe. The other bouncer looked uncomfortable with the exchange, but was silent and therefore siding with the bouncer harassing us. As if that wasn't enough, while we were dazed and surprised at the bouncer for his actions, he readily admitted three girls with out of state IDs--right in front of us. We left, but realizing what had happened, I walked back to confront the bouncer, to say how what had just happened was not okay. He further gaslighted me, grew flustered, & ended by reiterating how he has the right to turn away whoever he wants. In this case, he was exerting his right to not let two gay guys into this establishment. & for the record, we were not disrespectful or causing any problems that would have perhaps been grounds to deny us entry. We were sober, polite, & totally docile--I encourage anyone countering otherwise to go look at whatever security footage Sickenberger Lane has from that night. There you'll see me & my partner smiling & waiting, then looking confused & dazed as the bouncer harassed us. If I had known what we were walking into, I would've turned on a voice recorder. If you're queer, you should consider going elsewhere. You might end up having a great time, but you need to know that, depending on the night and who the bouncer is, this is not a safe place for you.

Excellent service. The food was perfection. I ordered the roasted corn and crab risotto and it did…read morenot disappoint!! Others in our party remarked how their meals were also very good.

Never amazing but always good and plentiful Warm bread but…read moreno dipping oil. This is new and we missed it The meatball with the spaghetti was huge and tasty. You might want to ask the server for some extra sauce. The veal marsala was also good. Plenty of rich sauce and mushrooms with some very tender veal. It's perhaps a little bit more expensive than it should be but we had a very nice dinner.

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).