Experience 45 years of fun and food at the LaFayette Apple Festival
The festival will be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read more »
From the Kitchen
Bamyan Kabab, Syracuse’s 1st Afghan restaurant, brings healthy options full of cultural flavors
Asghar Maleki is a pioneer in the central New York restaurant industry. He’s committed to serving fresh food in his new Afghan restaurant. Read more »
Original Grain and Sweet Praxis are hosting the ultimate downtown dinner party
Young downtown businesses Original Grain and Sweet Praxis will unite Wednesday for a one-night “Kitchen Takeover” dinner party. The menu will be a mash-up of their signature flavors. Read more »
Experience New Orleans at the Creole Soul Cafe’s new location in North Syracuse
After success at his downtown location, Darren Chavis opened a second Cajun restaurant on Saturday. Read more »
Reading a book begins and ends with eating a piece of cake at the Onondaga Free Library
The Onondaga Free Library’s book club organized a French dessert bake-off as an additional way to learn about the book of the month, and as a way to welcome new faces to the library. Read more »
With Love, Pakistan tastes like warm chai and nostalgia
With Love, Pakistan serves up traditional Pakistani dishes by Sarah Robin, a refugee from Pakistan and the current entrepreneur-in-residence at Onondaga Community College’s teaching restaurant. Read more »
This coffee shop just opened and it already has regulars
The newly opened Salt City Coffee in the Westside neighborhood serves up locally roasted coffee, tea and sandwiches in a living room setting. Read more »
This new restaurant is serving up New York City favorites from a basement
The newcomer to campus food delivery is changing the game by bringing iconic New York City brands to Syracuse. Read more »
Q&A: You wouldn't think barbecue and yoga would make a perfect pair
The Daily Orange spoke with Dinosaur Bar-B-Que’s marketing director to get the inside scoop on the new “Yoga & BBQ.” Read more »
'Out Here' screening and Q&A session will highlight LGBTQ farmers
Jonah Mossberg’s documentary film "Out Here" looks into the lives of queer farmers in the United States. It will be screened at Syracuse University on March 28. Read more »
March of Dimes holds 14th annual Signature Chefs Auction
“The Farmer and the Chef” is this year’s theme for the annual Signature Chefs Auction put on by the local March of Dimes chapter. The event promotes healthy eating and suitability through local farmers and chefs. Read more »
More than 45,000 visitors come to Syracuse for Downtown Dining Weeks
Downtown Dining Weeks is the opportunity for a three course meal at 32 local Syracuse restaurants for $25. It's fun and it's food. Read more »
Café Kubal grand opening will feature double the buzz with coffee infused beer
Grand opening of Café Kubal location will feature a collaboration with Empire Brewing Company. The local businesses partnered to create “Local Grind,” a scotch ale blended with coffee. Read more »
Bar named 'Marshall Street' brings a piece of Syracuse to the Big Apple
Although they aren't SU alums, Robert Gerola and Jimmy Cafiero live for Orange basketball. The duo has opened up a bar in New York City that takes after the atmosphere of some bars here on the Hill. Read more »
The Sweet Praxis experiments with classic baked goods
The Sweet Praxis owners Jennifer Walls and Natalie Hansen are not afraid to experiment with uncommon flavors in their quest to modernize classic pastries. Read more »
Toss 'n' Fire Pizza moves authentic food from truck to restaurant
Toss 'n' Fire Pizza gained popularity with it's two food trucks, custom equipped with wood-fire ovens for their signature pizza. Now, they're getting used to a brick-and-mortar storefront. Read more »
Syracuse Little Italy’s Biscotti Café offers old world Italian treats
After serving up cannolis and gelato in three different locations, spending 19 years in the business here in Syracuse, Debbie and Geoff Camire continue to serve quality cakes and pastries at Biscotti Cafe. Read more »
Skip the coffee and try matcha, as a drink and as a dessert
Matcha is a fine powder made by grinding up green tea leaves, commonly found in latte form. It can be added to smoothies, baked goods and even savory dishes. Read more »
An ode to the pumpkin: fall-flavored recipes featuring the orange fruit
Fall is moving on into winter, which means its time to say goodbye to fall festivities. Get back to basics and celebrate winter coming the right way by preparing your favorite pumpkin-flavored treats with an actual pumpkin. Read more »
Cooking apples with savory ingredients provides subtle sweetness
The apple is the king of the fall – and there is more to make with them then just apple pie. Try pairing with pork or potatoes for a new twist on the classic fruit. Read more »
Celebrate National Pasta Day with some Syracuse favorites
October 17th is National pasta day so From the Kitchen writer Angelica Welch went on a tour of Syracuse to try the best pasta places. Read more »
First generation Filipino cook brings unique cuisine to Syracuse
First generation Filipino cook Azella Alvarez brings a unique cuisine upstate with the expansion of her catering company, Oompa Loompyas, to a permanent location on Burnet Ave. Read more »
SU alum delights palates with artisan sweet shop, Lune Chocolat
Whitman alum Michael Woloszyn celebrates 5 years of business after leaving his marketing degree behind in favor of opening a chocolate shop in Manlius. Read more »
Millennials flock to plant-based diets for healthier living
With the rise of veganism, vegetarianism and other plant-based diets, many millennials are looking to food as a way to live healthier lifestyles. Read more »
