The Eight Tacos You Need to Try in New York
Ican't imagine how many incredible tacos exist in towns I've never heard of, made by people I've never met, using recipes that have never been photographed or posted or reviewed by anyone. And [...]
Joy’s Sourdough in Oneida Is the Kind of Food Business That Should Exist Everywhere
One of the things I do almost every night before bed is scroll TikTok. And yes, I know how that sounds. But for me it's part of the job — it's how I [...]
Mamia’s Island in Ontario, NY Is Serving Puerto Rican Food Worth the Drive
When I'm driving from Syracuse out to Rochester, I prefer to take Route 104 whenever my schedule allows. I like the drive. Apple country, farm stands, small businesses, [...]
Inside Asia Food Market in Henrietta: Whole Ducks, Crispy Pig, and a Counter You Won’t Forget
Iforget who first told me about Asia Food Market in Henrietta. But whoever sent me that recommendation — thank you. I stopped out there for the first time last year, went alone, and [...]
Alto Cinco Feels Different. And That’s the Point.
There are restaurants you visit and restaurants you feel. Alto Cinco is the latter. From the first time I walked through the door it has felt like a [...]
Why Ponchito’s Still Makes Some of the Most Balanced Tacos in Syracuse
Ihave my idea of what my favorite tacos are — or at least what I want the flavors and the balance to be when I eat tacos. And all of that gets questioned [...]
XO Taco Brings Big-City Energy (and Lobster Tacos) to Syracuse
There are spots in Syracuse that make you do a double take when you walk in. XO Taco on East Fayette Street is one of them. Neon lights, [...]
The Birria Tacos in Syracuse That Still Set the Standard: Birria Quesa Tacos
Ifirst learned about Birria Quesa Tacos a few years ago. In an Instagram story, I had posted asking people to suggest their favorite taco spots in Central New York, and there was one [...]
Owego Brewing Company Is the Local Brewery Tioga County Deserves
The best brewery visits don’t feel like a stop on an itinerary. They feel like you stumbled into the right place at the right time and decided to [...]
The Cellar in Tioga County Is Serving the Kind of Pasta Dish You Don’t Forget
There’s a version of a pasta dish that plays it safe — inoffensive, forgettable, something you eat and move on from. There’s a version of a pasta dish [...]
