Our Town
Onondaga BY AMY BLEIER LONG
The Town of Onondaga offers a relaxed lifestyle for those who want to be close to downtown Syracuse and other retail areas but enjoy a more suburban or rural setting. Several hamlets (including Onondaga Hill) comprise the vast town; miles of farmland and orchards in the southern areas provide agricultural bounty and agritourism. Onondaga Community College is part of the landscape and residents are served by six school districts.
Grab a bite Start your day at Finally Ours, Sweetgrass Diner or Crazy Daisies’ Garden Café. Fill up on Pita Pita on the Hill’s pitas and wraps. Gemelli’s Pizzeria has a large selection of specialty pies. Chow down on Original Italian Pizza’s chargrilled wings. Sardo’s Pizza and Fish Fry serves a haddock dinner. Try a chicken tender sub at Velasko Pizzeria and Deli or J-D Pizza and Grill’s quesadillas and burgers. Stop at Lorenzo’s Cash ‘n Carry for fresh seafood and specialty items. Find authentic Mexican at Boom Boom Mex Mex Taqueria, Caribbean comfort food at Jamaican Lick Finger Restaurant and Chinese favorites at Dragon China. Enjoy fine dining at The Cider Mill, School and Vine Kitchen & Bar and Inn of the Seasons. Chelsea’s Restaurant & Bar is now open. Treat yourself to Abbott’s Frozen Custard, Bailey’s Dairy Treat and Gannon’s Isle Ice Cream.
Beers and a growler at Red Hawk Brewing Co., which specializes in Belgian-style ales.
Have a drink Red Hawk Brewing specializes in Old World and Belgian styles. At Beak & Skiff’s 1911 Established Distillery, the hard ciders, spirits and wine are made with their own locally grown apples. Shady Brook Liquors features more than 100
Chicken Supreme at Chelsea’s Restaurant & Bar on Onondaga Hill.
Watch the game and have a cold one at Burdick’s Tavern and DannO’s.
Shop local The Gift Box Shoppe highlights several local artisans. Explore Rummage Heaven Antiques & Vintage for furniture and decorative accessories. The Fabric Mill’s offerings go well beyond fabric and window coverings. Pick up fresh local produce, gifts and décor at Silver Spring Farm Market. Participate in Stone’s Throw Farm’s CSA. Enhance your home with supplies and expert advice from Marcellus Nursery and Sollecito Landscaping Nursery. Crazy Daisies has expanded beyond its greenhouse to become a day-out destination. Delaney Farms is known for its sweet corn. Sweeten the deal at Cedarvale Maple Syrup Co. Stock up on meatball mix and sausage at Cummo’s Meat Market. Make Green Hills Farms your grocery and get their famous donuts. Get equipped for boating season at Brinson Marine. Find the perfect tree at Syracuse Christmas Tree Farm. 76
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