Daily Orange and Syracuse Guru Summer Guide 2014

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SUMMER GUIDE 2014

•STOCKING UP, PAGE 4 Woodstock offers plenty of events and locations to visit during the summer, including a monestery.

•STEPPING OUT, PAGE 5 Just beyond Syracuse’s borders lies a wealth of restaurants to give you a taste of Central New York.

•IT’S DESTINY, PAGE 9-13 Check out a 5-page special on the attractions of Destiny USA, including a map and complete list of businesses.

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•KEEP ON TRUCKIN, PAGE 8 Get the low down on five food trucks to enjoy around campus.

•FESTIVUS FOR THE REST OF US, PAGE 15 Throughout the summer you’ll find a wide variety of festivals around the city with a little something for everyone.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS short trips: Pages 4-6

syracuse food: Pages 7-8

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TAKE A TRIP TO WOODSTOCK SHOP at Woodstock’s many small boutiques and stores We aren’t getting specific on this one. Woodstock, N.Y. is filled with little shops of all kinds and just taking a casual walk through town will make this clear. Eastern jewelry, statues, art, natural food, clothing and much more are all in walking distance. Go on a weekend when Woodstock is most lively for a fun afternoon. Address: in and around the Town of Woodstock.

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mixed the right way. (845) 246-6904. Address: 110 Partition St. in Saugerties.

RELAX at K.T.D. Monastery Woodstock is home to a mountaintop Tibetan Buddhist monastery that is open to visitors all week in the afternoon. You can just stop in, participate in a beginner’s meditation instruction or just take in the serene views from the monastery. This is truly a fascinating place to check out especially if you’ve never been to a monastery. Stop in the monastery’s bookstore and you’ll find prayer beads and other items.

This is a great stop to put a little relaxation in your Woodstock trip. Address: 335 Mead Mountain Road in Woodstock

EAT at Cucina

DRINK at The Pig Bar in Saugerties You’ll have to leave Woodstock and make the 10-mile drive to Saugerties, but this is a worthwhile trip. The Pig Bar was a 1980’s L.E.S. bar that reopened under its original

management in Saugerties. This upscale but casual neighborhood spot has a really incredible mahogany bar and classic styling that’s rare in Upstate New York. They’ve got all kinds of food as well, but the bar alone is worth a stop. It’s a good place to get a real cocktail

There are all kinds of restaurants in Woodstock but a few of them are truly incredible.

Cucina looks like an idyllic country house complete with a large red barn but inside, it’s a beautifully designed restaurant unlike anything else in the area. It’s not just a place to get dinner but an experience you won’t soon forget. The menu is for the most part upscale Italian food with items like bruschetta, stracciatella, pasta, pizza and exquisite meat, poultry and seafood entrees.

We can’t recommend this place enough. Make reservations at (845) 679-9800. Address: 109 Mill Hill Road in Woodstock.

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JUST A SHORT DRIVE

FOR GREAT EATS!

The Tailor & The Cook Totally worth a drive, The Tailor & The Cook is a gourmet, local food-focused restaurant in downtown Utica. It has been getting lots of coverage and fantastic reviews for its superb New American cuisine, local ingredients and full service approach to dining. The Tailor & The Cook features a seasonally changing menu, with many of the entrees names featuring the local farm from which ingredients are sourced.

In the Upstate New York restaurant scene, it’s pretty rare when a restaurant makes the connection between your food and the farm. If you’re looking for an excellent dinner experience unlike anything else, this is your place.

The Tailor & The Cook is located at 94 Genesee St. in Utica.

The Hops Spot

This authentic gastropub in Sacket’s Harbor serves up some absolutely incredible food. The restaurant might be small but the curated beer list is huge. There are cellared specialty beers, multi-course beer dinners and beer tasting classes at The Hops Spot. The menu is eclectic and the decadent casual gourmet perfectly suits the many available brews. Incredible sandwiches like “The Dirty Bird,” bacon-maple popcorn and The “Pot Bellied Poutine” are required eating — something about hand-cut fries and New York state white cheddar topped with baconstout gravy makes this a worthwhile trip. The Hops Spot is located at 214.5 West Main St. in Sackets Harbor.

Rio Tomatlan

Well worth the hype, the drive out to Canandaigua is shorter when you’re headed to the best Mexican restaurant in Upstate New York. Rio Tomatlan serves traditional regional Mexican courtesy of tailor and cook

fare with a fresh and flavorful twist that makes the flavors pop. The salsas, guacamole and sauces are homemade and high quality ingredients are the focus. This restaurant, with its street art-covered walls and full tequila bar, is truly amazing.

You cannot find food like this in Syracuse. Try the queso fundito, enchiladas verdes and gauc for proof. Rio Tomatlan is located at 5 Beeman St. in Canandaigua.

Moro’s Table

Moro’s Table has been called the best restaurant in Central New York by many, offering a true fine dining experience with the service and food to match. Moro’s uses local ingredients whenever possible. The food concept comes from the French tradition offering lots of meat and seafood choices, but doesn’t limit itself to just French food — pommes frites, mussels, duck confit, gourmet salads and even sushi are options. All entrees are available in half-size options at great prices. Try the grilled Angus burger featuring homemade bacon and New York state cheddar.

Moro’s is located at 1 E. Genesee St. in Auburn.

The Restaurant at Elderberry Pond The area’s only high-end gourmet farmto-table restaurant doesn’t actually require much of a drive. Elderberry Pond is a delicious place to eat where much of the food is raised or grown in the restaurant’s farm. Meat, organic veggies, fruit, herbs and more are grown and raised on location. The menu changes quite often and features a selection of fresh seasonal items. Eating at The Restaurant at Elderberry Pond is an experience that must

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JOIN THE

UTICA CLUB SEE SOME ART at Munson-Williams Proctor Museum of Art

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The Museum of Art at Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute is a truly excellent Upstate treasure when it comes to the arts. The museum presents amazing exhibits and has an extensive permanent collection of works including Rothko, O’Keeffe, Wahol and more. It’s open every day except for Mondays and there’s always something worthwhile to see. The summer show will be a classic – of classics: The Golden Age of European Painting, on view from June 14 through September 14. Make a plan to check out Munson Williams Proctor. (315) 797-0000. Address: 310 Genesee St. in Utica.

GET ENERGIZED at Utica Coffee Roasting Company Stop in and grab a coffee or specialty coffee drink at this very popular local roaster. Putting high quality beans over everything means that

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June 19 at 8 p.m.

June 6–22

Reverend Horton Heat at The Lost Horizon

“Les Misérables” at The OnCenter Theaters

Punk/psychobilly legend Reverend Horton Heat returns to the Syracuse for yet another amazing show. The high energy, quirky performance will be backed up by some seriously talented, lifelong musicians and an authentic raw punk edge that’s hard to find in 2014. This is a great show for fans of punk, rockabilly and even country music. Reverend Horton Heat usually plays a long set with multiple encores.

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Catch The Wit’s End Players’ production of Victor Hugo’s “Les Misérables” this summer.

The Mulroy Civic Center Theatre hosts this iconic work of theatre.

Deltron 3030 with Kid Koala and Dan the Automator

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One of the area’s lauded gourmet restaurants is the perfect place for a Utica dinner after the day trip. The menu changes with the season, using the highest quality, local ingredients, and generally sticks to meat and seafood.

Call ahead and they’ll plan vegetarian, glutenfree or other items to your dietary needs. Plan on spending a bit more at The Tailor & The Cook but also plan on it being worth it. (315) 793-7444. Address: 94 Genesee St. in Utica.

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you get an awesome cup full of the complex flavors coffee lovers have come to expect. They’ve got single origin coffees, organic coffee, fair trade roasts and even unroasted green beans. If you need a pick-me-up during a Utica day trip, this is your place. (516) 236-5954. Address: 92 Genesee St. in Utica.

Hip-hop legend Del tha Funkee Homosapien and Dan the Automator present Deltron 3030.

Underground West Coast hip-hop fans know what to expect from this duo — a great show with some really huge acts. This is a performance of Event II, the sequel to Deltron 3030’s self-titled 2000 album. DJ set by Kid Koala for opener. 524 Westcott St. Get tickets at UpstateShows.com.

Tickets from $37. Get them at Ticketmaster.com.

July 11 at 8:30 p.m.

Everson Summer Film Under the Stars: Date Night

Watch the 1959 film “Some Like it Hot” in Everson Plaza. There’s a pre-film happy hour in the Everson at 6 p.m. Pre-party includes light appetizers, a cash bar and more. Bring your own blankets and chairs.

This is a free event.

Aug. 22 at 8:30 p.m.

Everson Summer Film Under the Stars: Family Night

Watch the 1982 film “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” in Everson Plaza. Stop in early at 6:30 p.m. for some interactive art activities along with complimentary popcorn and cotton candy.

This is another free event.

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GATHER THE

LOCAL FLAVOR Beer Belly Deli

Syracuse’s only authentic gastropub serves some of Central New York’s most decadent and painstakingly prepared sandwiches, unique appetizers and features an unmatched beer selection. The concept is simple at Beer Belly Deli — prepare all food using high-end ingredients and marinate the meat in the featured beer or wine. Early on, the menu only had turkey, beef and ham but now, the evolved BBD has burgers, delicious seafood specials, po’ boys and a long list of fried delicacies that you simply must try. Fried pickles, eggplant wings and sweet potato tater tots are just the beginning.

Beer Belly Deli is located at 510 Westcott St.

Byblos Mediterranean Cafe The area’s finest and most authentic Lebanese restaurant is also one of the smallest in ‘Cuse. With just a few tables and limited outdoor seating, it’s great for take-out and stunning if you sit down for a meal. The familyowned restaurant has some of the best hummus, falafel, kababs and gyros you can get and everything is homemade. You may have seen this spot featured on “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” but it’s time you get in and try some of the best Middle Eastern food Syracuse has to offer. Byblos is located at 223 N Clinton St.

Kava European Bistro A recently opened Ukrainian restaurant, it’s part sandwich shop, part café with a short menu of Ukrainian and Polish classics.

Borscht, potato pancakes, pierogi, bolumbki and blintzes are some classic options. The desserts are phenomenal as well — from full cakes to 50-cent mini cupcakes and more. As far as the coffee goes, Kava is supplied and trained by Café Kubal and serves the full menu of Kubal’s pour-overs and specialty drinks. While you can get some pretty hearty Ukrainian food, the sandwiches are amazing as well. Go with the roast beef sandwich, complete with fried onion and horseradish spread. Kava’s sandwiches are simple but the flavors are big. Kava is located at 2204 W Genesee St.

Otro Cinco

You’ve probably visited and enjoyed Alto Cinco, but the second restaurant, which opened in the last year, Otro Cinco is even better. The downtown Syracuse restaurant focuses on tacos and burritos with a long list of options.

Whether you’re up for lobster tacos, a mahi mahi burrito, or even larger items like paella, Otro Cinco should not be underestimated. The restaurant itself is tiny and usually quite busy so getting take-out or delivery is a good option.

Be prepared for something a little different than the Westcott Street version when you try Otro Cinco. It is located at 206 S. Warren St.

Good Buddy’s

Founded by the same folks who own Tully’s Good Times and Coppertop, Good Buddy’s is primarily a burger joint. What makes Good Buddy’s stand out is a long list of exceptionally crafted and consistently

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interesting fusion fare and specialty items, as well as burgers featuring local beef and a variety of fries. Stir Mobile Eatery is seen all around town at many different events but is centered on Pioneer Business Park at 5010 Campuswood Drive from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. The “Street Chedd” comes highly recommended if you are searching for a burger, but the falafel or homemade chickpea veggie burger provides an excellent option if you’re a vegetarian. This place is awesome — put it on your list.

Bacon Brothers

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Chicken Bandit

The newest food truck in Syracuse this chickenbased food truck has around a dozen items blending classic American food with ethnic cuisine.

Fried chicken, Vietnamese items, tikka masala, stir-fry and a multitude of side dishes await. This truck is based on the now-closed McShane’s Restaurant, which you may remember from the show Restaurant Impossible. Don’t hesitate to follow the Chicken Bandit on Facebook for menu details (www.facebook.com/chickenbandit1). They are located in the 300 Block of West Washington St., Monday through Fridays (barring special events) from 11AM-4PM.

Stir Mobile Eatery

An excellent, gourmet food truck with an

One of Syracuse’s newer trucks, it specializes in all things bacon. The menu is limited but every item centers around the greatest pork product. Look out for the hefty Glorious Garbage Plate, bacon mac and cheese and the chili cheese bacon dog. There are even bacon-centric sweets like bacon brownies, French toast and bacon cupcakes and fresh chocolate covered bacon. This is a great food truck and best of all, it’s open late at night. Stop in at 160-198 South Franklin St. between 9:30 p.m. and 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. You won’t regret it.

Street Eats

The original gourmet food truck in Syracuse, Street Eats specializes in gourmet fare with relatively larger portions. The food is innovative and the average sandwich at Street Eats has eight to 10 toppings. Excellent desserts and specialty items — like duck sliders, liverwurst and authentic Mexican tacos — make this truck one of the best. There is also a great sit-down spot on 989 James St. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. The truck will return to the corner of Geddes and East Fayette Streets by the Gear Factory very soon.

Shattuck’s Paddy Wagon

This truck sets up on 700 South State St., across from the main entrance of the War Memorial from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Specializing in a very small number of unique items, Shattuck’s Paddy Wagon is still evolving but totally worth a visit. Check out this truck’s signature Chicken Changa, essentially a quesadilla prepared just like an egg roll, or the hamburger egg rolls for a fusion twist. Shattuck’s also serves a pork and Reuben version of the Changa as well.

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DESTINATIONS 1 of 5

VISIT THE ICONIC

Shopping

DESTINY USA! D

estiny USA is a massive shopping, dining and entertainment mall on the shores of Onondaga Lake — though once inside, you would never know you are lakeside. Just a few miles from the city center, the mall is a popular spot for college students, local residents and even travelers from Canada who are lured by the good exchange rates. Bustling at almost all times, Destiny houses some of the most popular national chains in the country.

GETTING THERE So you heard about all the great things happening at Destiny USA but don’t know how to get there. There are several easy ways to get to Destiny for all of your shopping and entertainment needs.

Take the bus:

Syracuse University runs a bus to Destiny USA up to every 15 minutes every weekday, 7:15 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Catch the #50 Destiny USA or #48 Liverpool/ Morgan from the Bird Library bus shelter and you’ll be on your way. On weekends and holidays, the same busses run twice an hour from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. For a detailed schedule, visit parking and transit services at parking.syr.edu.

Estimated travel time: 30 minutes

Drive:

Are you lucky enough to have a car on campus? Jump on the I-81N. Continue on I-81 N to Park St. Take exit 23-24A-24B from I-81 N. Continue on Park St. Drive to Harborside Dr. Turn left onto Park St. Take the first left onto Alliance Bank Parkway/ Harborside Dr. You have arrived!

Estimated travel time: 6 minutes

Hitch Hike:

If you’re the kind of person who likes to live a little dangerously and don’t mind taking the long way to get somewhere, try hitchhiking. Stand on the corner near the I-81N and hold your thumb out in the air. You don’t know how long you’ll be standing out there, so we recommend a water bottle.

Estimated travel time: you may never get there

Walk:

Feeling guilty about never hitting the gym? Get your daily exercise by walking to Destiny and reward yourself with some yummy treats when you get there — with a walk like this, you’ll deserve it. Head north on University Ave. toward Harrison St. Turn left on E Genesee St. Turn right onto S Townsend St. Turn left onto E Washinton St. Turn right onto E Genesee St. Slight left onto E Water St. Turn right onto S Salina St. Turn left onto W Genesee St. Turn right onto N Franklin St. Turn left to stay on N Franklin St. N Franklin St. turns slightly left and becomes Plum St. Turn right onto Solar St. Turn left onto Hiawatha Blvd W. — or just use a GPS.

Estimated travel time: 58 minutes*

*Disclaimer: according to Google maps, some of these routes may not be suited for walking

Bike:

Whether you’re eco-conscious, ambitious or you just own a bike, you might want brave the heat and try biking to Destiny USA. Head N on University Ave toward Harrison St. Turn left on E Water St. Turn right on S Salina St. Turn left onto W Genesee St. Turn right onto Wallace St. Turn left onto Onon-

doga Creek Walk. Slight right onto Maltbie St. Slight left onto Onondoga Creek Walk. Slight right to stay on Onondoga Creek Walk. Slight left to stay on Onondoga Creek Walk. Turn right onto Hiawatha Blvd W.

Estimated travel time: 19 minutes With so many ways to get there, you have no excuse to not visit Destiny USA and see all that it has to offer.

COURTESY OF DESTINY USA

99 Cent City Abercrombie & Fitch Aerie Aeropostale Against All Odds Aldo American Eagle Outfitters Ann Taylor Apple Giorgio Armani Outlet Around the World Imports Art of Shaving, The ATT Banana Republic Bare Minerals Bath & Body Works BC Surf & Sport BCBG MaxAzria Beauty Plus Beauty Plus Too Best Buy Best Buy Mobile Body by Pagoda Bon Ton Brooks Brothers Factory Store Brookstone Buckle Build-A-Bear Workshop Burlington Coat Factory BV Nails Salon & Spa Cache Carhartt Cell Ace Champs Sports Charlotte Russe Claire’s Clarks Coach Coach Factory Store Cooperstown Connection Cortefiel Crabtree & Evelyn Crocs Cyberstation Dakota Watch Company deb Dick’s Sporting Goods Disney Store dressbarn DSW Eastern Mountain Sports Express Famous Footwear Finish Line Five Below Foot Locker FootAction USA Forever 21 Forever Bridal Fossil Outlet Francesca’s Collections Game Craze GameStop Gap GapKids Gertrude Hawk Chocolates Gift-ology GNC Guitar Outlet Gymboree Hallmark Hannoush Jewelers Hartstrings Hickey Freeman H&M Hollister Co. Hot Topic House of Hoops Hubby’s Happy Feet J.Crew

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DESTINATIONS 2 of 5 J.Jill JCPenney JCPenney Photo Studio Jennyfer Johnston & Murphy Factory Store Journeys Journeys Kidz Justice Kay Jewelers Kids Foot Locker L’Occitane Lady Foot Locker Lane Bryant LensCrafters Liberty Travel Lids Lindt Chocolate Lipsy Littman Jewelers LOFT Lord & Taylor Lucky Brand Jeans Macy’s MasterCuts Michael Kors Modern Tailor Motherhood Maternity My Favorite Sports Store Nail Trix New York & Company Oakley Off Broadway Shoes Old Navy Olde Wicker Mill PacSun Pagoda Plus Pandora Papaya Papyrus Payless ShoeSource Perfumania Pink Play The Game Read The Story Pottery Barn Promod PS by Aeropostale PUMA Quiksilver Regis Salon Ruum Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th Salvatore Ferragamo Sears Outlet Sephora Sleep Number by Select Comfort Soma Intimates Spencer’s Sports Authority Sprint,Nexgen Wireless StreetGames Stride Rite Sunglass Hut Swarovski T-Mobile Teavana Children’s Place, The Limited, The The Sock & Hosiery Hut Things Remembered TJ Maxx Tod’sOutlet Toyland Ulta Vanity Verizon Wireless Victoria’s Secret Villa Vitamin World Walking Company Wet Seal White House | Black Market

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OUR RECOMMENDATIONS:

DINING & DRINKING Gordon Biersch

Whether you are looking for just a drink or a meal as well, Gordon Biersch is a great place to taste delicious gourmet, hand-crafted beers. The atmosphere is very inviting and comfortable to sit and chat with friends for hours. Some brew pubs play down the TVs but not this place — the bar area has a ton of them. Except for actually sitting outside, GB has a seat to fit your tastes, including booths, tables inside and “out” for people watching.

Drinks:Hefeweizen, Marzen, $5.50 for big ones.

Appetizer: blue crab and artichoke dip served with crostini Small Plates: garlic fries $4.25, goat cheese bruschetta $5 Sammy: farmhouse burger Dinner: Woodford Reserve Bourbon salmon $17.95 Happy Hour: Monday–Friday, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., appetizer specials and $3 beers.

Late Night Specials: All week — 9 p.m.–close — appetizer and drink specials

Hours of Operation:

Sunday and Monday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. (Bar 11 a.m.–11 p.m.)

Tuesday- Thursday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. (Bar 11 a.m.–-midnight) Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.–midnight (Bar 11–2 a.m.)

World of Beer

World of Beer is the go-to spot for beer freaks and 20–30-somethings that find themselves somehow in the mall. In fact, for many of the hipsters, WOB is the only reason to come to the mall. The beer selection is wide-ranging and huge, the place is small and the music is usually original, local and quality.

Food: spicy WOB Guinness brat sliders topped with a sinus clearing, mustard served on a roll with slaw.

Drink: Saranac Prism — locally brewed in Utica — is a white ale draft with a bright citrusy and fruity flavor Session Red Label is classic American lager — light, refreshing with just enough flavor.

New York Brewed Sixpoint Resin, a double IPA, 9.10 percent ABV for a huge kick. At first this beer gave an upfront piney, grapefruit and citrus smell. It is a dark in color, hence the name.

Deets: No specials

Hours of Operation:

Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., 7 days a week, kitchen open until 11 p.m. No happy hour specials Live Music: Wednesday–Saturday

Cantina Laredo

Cantina Laredo serves fancy, fresh Mexican food in a classy setting. Much like the other first floor restaurants in Destiny, there are a variety of seating options, including the cafe tables out in the open air. The big bar is often packed at happy hour when all margaritas are $5 and bar food is 50 percent off.

Drink: Margarita on ice, with salt; Mexican beers, shots of high-end tequila

world of beer, courtesy of maggie maurer

Appetizer: freshly made at table side guacamole with chips and 3 kinds of salsa; Mini-crispy tacos with sushi-cut ahi tuna; Ensalada de Camaron con Miel, which is grilled shrimp, jicama, mangos, roasted walnuts and goat cheese crumbles with tropical honey vinaigrette.

Dinner: Carne Asada, which is grilled steak with marinated onions and chimichurri sauce.

Hours of Operation:

Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Happy Hour: Monday–Friday, 4–7 p.m./ 9 p.m.–close, $2 domestic Beer, $3 imported beer, $4 well drinks, $5 house margaritas and half price appetizers

T.G.I. Fridays

A well-known, nationwide corporate chain really struts it stuff in this new location. The interior design is much more modern and hip than your typical T.G.I. Fridays. This is the place to go to really get the most for your money with a sit down meal at Destiny USA. Nearly always packed for dinner, they allow you to check in and go shopping and when your table is ready, they will call your cell.

Drink: cocktails and house wines, which are always two-for-one.

Appetizers: Jack Daniels sampler (shrimp, chicken, ribs); crispy green bean fries; corned beef and Swiss sliders Dinner: sizzling sirloin and spinach; grilled salmon with langostino lobster

Hours of Operation: Everyday 11–1 a.m.

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OUR RECOMMENDATIONS:

SHOPPING

DESTINATIONS 3 of 5 Williams-Sonoma Yankee Candle Company Zales Zumiez

Services Art of Shaving, The ATT Bally Total Fitness Beauty Plus Beauty Plus Too Best Buy Mobile Brookstone BV Nails Salon & Spa Cyberstation Dick’s Sporting Goods Guitar Outlet JCPenney Hair Salon JCPenney Optical Center JCPenney Photo Studio LensCrafters Liberty Travel MasterCuts Modern Tailor Nail Trix Pagoda Plus Papyrus Regis Salon Sears Outlet Smile Labs Sprint,Nexgen Wireless T-Mobile Franciscan Place, Verizon Wireless

Dining

jennyfer and quicksilver, courtesy of maggie maurer

Quicksilver

Quicksilver/Roxy Survival Kit: 2 Tees, 2 Shorts 1 Hat, 1 Flip Flop 1 Towel 1 Duffle or Backpack All for $129 Longboards galore

Lucky Brand Outlet

One of the few true outlet stores, with — at times — drastically reduced prices and a huge clearance rack.

Women's: Scarf $39.50; Top $39.50; Denim Vest (cut off sleeves) $69.50 Men’s: T-Shirt $24.50; Plaid Short Sleeved Shirt $49.50

Fossil

BOGO, 50 percent-off sale, pretty much all of the time.

Silver Watch — Townsman / Full Automatic $245 Brown Leather Strap Watch — Flynn / $79.99

Jennyfer

Jennyfer is based in Paris and got its start in 1986 as a small hip boutique, with average price points from $6–60.

Jacket $59.95; Dress $38.55 (shown in top right photo)

Arby’s Ashley Lynn Wines Auntie Anne’s Pretzels Boston Market Cajun Cafe Cantina Laredo Caramel Corn Shoppe

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DESTINATIONS 4 of 5

Cheesecake Factory Chicken Now China Max Coldstone Creamery Dave & Buster’s Dunkin’ Donuts Funny Bone Comedy Club Gordon Biersch Great American Cookies IHOP Japan Cafe Grill Johnny Rockets Koto Japanese Steakhouse Mr. Smoothie Panera Bread P.F. Chang’s Popeye’s Revolutions Entertainment Ruby Tuesday Sbarro - The Italian Eatery Starbucks Subway Sweet Yummy Taco Bell TCBY Yogurt Texas De Brazil T.G.I. Friday’s Melting Pot, The Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill UNO Chicago Grill Wendy’s World of Beer

OUR RECOMMENDATIONS:

ENTERTAINMENT A Bowling Revolution

Say goodbye to the smelly, rundown bowling alleys of the city of Syracuse that remind you of “The Big Lebowski.” The new age of bowling has made its way to Destiny USA in the form of Revolutions.

With two full bars, a new arcade, tasty American cuisine from the Red Brick Grille and 24 energetic bowling lanes, there is no shortage of space to explore.

The 55,000 square foot space can fill up quick, sometimes by 4 p.m. when a big SU game is on. After getting your party on the list for a lane — go early and make a reservation on a Saturday — make your way to the bar for a cold one.

The entire surface of the bar glows with a vibrant orange color, serving everything from beer to signature cocktails. Tip: Yuengling drafts only $3.

The arcade was nothing like the ones you knew growing up. Did you know they turn mobile app games into real arcade games? Fruit Ninja is a must play.

After slicing and dicing some virtual fruit, then play Skee Ball — a tribute to nearly every generation and arcade worldwide.

As soon as you get to your lane, expect your waitress to meet you there. From here on out, your food and drinks are brought right to your lane. And when you want more, just hit a button and they will come. The entire bowling area is located in the back of the complex in a U-formation, with the lanes on the sides forming around the central bar area. The lanes themselves glow all kinds of blues and reds, each lane with a live TV projection above the pins. The space is incredibly well-designed, fit with comfortable couches and spacious hangout areas behind each lane.

The lanes are open until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, setting the space up for some awesome late-night techno bowling parties. There’s also The Stadium, a huge HD viewing experience for sporting events, and Revo LIVE, a Vegas-style showroom. Plus, the prices are very reasonable — only $2–4 per game, depending on when you go, $3 shoe rentals and happy hour and weekday specials on food and drinks. Switch it up and give Revolutions a try. You won’t be disappointed.

Entertainment 5 Wits Amazing Mirror Maze Billy Beez Canyon Climb Adventure Dave & Buster’sExpansion Funny Bone Comedy Club Glow Golf IMAX Lazer Tag at WonderWorks OptiGolf Pole Position Raceway Regal Cinemas Revolutions Entertainment T.G.I. Friday’s Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill WonderWorks World of Beer

Top 3 Reasons to go to WonderWorks

As you walk through Destiny, a giant overhanging metal structure will catch your eye. Follow this contraption and you will be led to “WonderWorks”.

From the moment you walk over this crazy spinning-but-not-really-spinning catwalk you know something is going to be crazy. WonderWorks is no exception and so here is a short list that will definitely get you to give this place a chance. Here we go:

Virtual Indoor Rollercoaster

I bet you didn’t know there was a rollercoaster in Destiny USA. From the outside, it looks like a spinning box, but inside you will feel like you are going full speed. It’s like magic, but I guess that’s why it’s called WonderWorks.

You spin endlessly on this ride and feel that drop feeling when watching the screen go over each hump on the ride. You will have to peel yourself away from this thrill ride to try the other exhibits.

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ENTERTAINMENT CONTINUTED Laser Tag

How many times has someone said to the group, “We should all go to laser tag.” You should — because what screams childhood throwback better than dark rooms, blinking lights and loud music? Between waves of uncontrollable nostalgia, you’ll be trying your best to jam your friends from behind with your blaster.

Here’s a tip: hit the treadmill the day before going to laser tag. For a few reasons — you may deny it, but once the buzzer rings everyone becomes a Navy Seal and gets super competitive. Second, nothing is less attractive than being out of breath after a game of laser tag. Finally, bragging rights are real and that extra endurance is going to help bring home the trophy — except there’s no trophy but the bragging rights are real.

Astronaut Training Challenge

Imagine you are strapped into a rollercoaster seat. Now, instead of going forward, you rotate around — and also flip upside down — at the same time. It’s hard to explain so look it up on YouTube. Someone is going to try to tell you that this is the same thing that astronauts use to train in weightless conditions, but let’s be real: you’ll just want to spin around until can’t remember what year it is. This is the most popular exhibit at WonderWorks and it’s well deserving of that title.

So Much More

Honestly, it is tough to do all the 100 different things at WonderWorks.

Repeated visits are required to do your faves and try a few new ones. You should definitely go and spend an afternoon there because it was more of blast than most people expected

Pole Position Tips Pole Position is an indoor go-cart track in Destiny. It also has a game room and is right across the hall from World of Beer if you need to ramp up before race time. You are timed and it will matter — even if you are racing against strangers. If you want to improve your time, follow these basic tips.

5 Tips for the Daily Driver

BRAKE No, not break! You need to brake your kart so that you don’t break someone. Trust us, we have personal experience in this field. When The D.O.

business staff did a team building event there, a crazy dude with long hair didn’t brake and drove on top of an opponent’s kart and almost broke his wrist.

Granted, he over-reacted a little bit and it was only a bit swollen — but the point is brake so you don’t break.

Don’t Spin Out! As a follow up to the breaking tip, when you do so, do it in a straight line or else you’ll spin out. And once you do, you kind of lost the race — and we all know we don’t want to lose the race. If you do spin out and end up facing the same way as the track and just continue the race — well good for you, but that is highly unlikely. So break in a straight line, don’t steer.

Some expert advice from a real driver: apexing! You’re all probably asking yourselves what apexing is, and to be honest, I have no idea either — but it must mean something important. So do it — even though no one knows what it means. Experts!

Have a kickin’ driver’s license. Everyone knows your name; that’s not the point of the Pole Position Driver’s License. Have fun with it. Speedy Gonzalez, Lightning McQueen, That Guy That’s Good, anything counts.

And last, but most certainly not least, have fun! Don’t be the competitive one in the group — no one likes that person. The one who will do anything it takes to win. Calm yourself, you’re not in the Olympics. Take it down 13 notches.

Optigolf For you hardcore golfers that don’t have time to play a full round, want to pass some time while your friends shop, or don’t want to play and wait for the beer cart, OptiGolf is your mecca. The place has private playing booths, golf lessons, a full bar and a meeting place for something different for you next event.

The golf simulators are shockingly like the real thing and accurate, even for putting. You whack the ball into a screen depicting a famous golf course and then the computers take over, analyzing your swing, the ball speed and rotation and other variables to simulate where your ball would land.

The drinks, if you go during happy hour, — 4–7 p.m. Monday–Saturday, and Sunday 3–5 p.m. — are priced two for $5, bottles and drafts. They do not have a kitchen, but they do allow you to bring in food from other Destiny USA restaurants.

Depending on how many holes you play and how big your group is, the fees can mount. The best value is to get a group of 4 together and then it’s just $10 each for an hour of golf. Tip: Use the $5 Destiny USA valet service and bring your own clubs. They will call up to Optigolf and an employee will come down and carry them up for you — just like Augusta.

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CELEbrate the

FESTIVALS

Greek Cultural Festival Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 8 St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church, 325 Waring Road

Greek Cultural Festival presents an awesome Greek experience featuring delicious homemade food, traditional Greek dance and music and more. It’s something worth attending at least once. FREE.

Polish Festival Friday, June 20 – Sunday, June 22 Clinton Square, 2 S Clinton St.

Polish Fest is a great bet and features classic food like pierogi, kielbasa, cabbage rolls and more. There are all kinds of live music and performances. This is the 60th anniversary of this fun cultural event. FREE.

Balloonfest Friday, June 27 – Sunday, June 29 Jamesville Beach Park, 4110 Westshore Manor Road

Balloonfest at Jamesville Beach is in its 35th season. Colorful hot air balloons take off, providing a great spectacle to the concerts. It’s the only festival that you can see from miles away. Balloonfest offers rides in the evenings and early mornings, among other things. $10 per day/$20 weekend pass.

M&T Jazz Fest Friday, July 11 – Saturday, July 12 OCC Campus, 4585 W Seneca Turnpike

The Northeast’s largest jazz festival, M&T Jazz Fest is a long running Syracuse summer festival that’s been happening since the early 80s. Every year, an impressive lineup is announced making major local news. This year B.B. King is one of many headliners. The festival returns to OCC’s Campus this year. FREE.

Sterling Renaissance Festival Saturday, July 5 – Sunday, August 17 5385 Farden Road, Sterling, N.Y.

One of the longest running Renaissance fairs in the country, Sterling Renaissance Festival has been running since 1976. The Sterling venue is transformed to the Village of Warwick, a fictional medieval town filled with more than 100 live stage and street actors. It attracts thousands from across Upstate New York and beyond. The festival has all kinds of live entertainment and shows, medieval inspired food, rides, games and much more. Each weekend has a different theme.

Don’t miss the jousting show or Pirate Invasion Weekend. $25.95 for adults, $15.95 for kids, early bird discounts available now.

Syracuse Nationals Friday, July 18 – Sunday, July 20 New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd

The annual classic car show needs no introduction. Each year, thousands of hot rods and muscle cars show up for this event and nearly 100,000 people attend. Fans of American and custom car culture need to check it out. This is a major car show that attracts owners from across the U.S. $17 at the gate, $12 advance sale

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be had — it is one of the most pleasant spots inside and out to enjoy a meal. The Restaurant at Elderberry Pond is located at 712 Center Street Road in Auburn.

Monday – Friday 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Symeon’s Greek Restaurant

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If you’re craving some authentic Greek fare, there is no place to go than Yorkville’s Symeon’s Greek Restaurant. This successful family-owned favorite is well known in the Utica area but far lesser so in Syracuse.

Syracuse has plenty of similar food — mostly Lebanese — but nothing quite like the Greek cuisine at Symeon’s. The Greek heritage is clear when you walk into the entirely blue and white space. Symeon’s serves up multiple kinds of pita, classic cold appetizers, great

Monday – Saturday 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Bar is open between lunch and dinner Private Room Available Parties of 10 - 120 people

lunches and sizeable dinner platters that you won’t want to share even when you’re full. Try the mixed grill entrée, pistachio, gyro, dolmades or kreatopia. You’ll love it all. Symeon’s Greek Restaurant is located at 4941 Commercial Drive in Yorkville.

Niles Gourmet Bistro

Rustica Cucina - Niles, New York may be a ways out there but this is a truly special restaurant. The focus is slow-cooked, handmade rustic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Almost everything is organic and local and it’s all painstakingly prepared before being served in a log cabin overlooking Skaneateles Lake. This is a one-of-a-kind experience. You won’t find items like squid ink risotto or handmade seasonal ravioli anywhere else in Central New York. Please note that you’ll need to call (315)784-5015 for reservations, and Niles can be on the pricey side.

Niles Gourmet Bistro is located at 4588 Grange Hall Road in Niles.

Knoxie’s Pub

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A dive bar out in the rural hills of Pompey is a surprising find for a fun spot to bring friends for cheap beer and wings. On Monday nights until midnight, Knoxie’s offers what may be the best deal around: 10-cent wings. Drinks are cheap as well. This place is nothing fancy but it’s a local favorite and open year-round, every single day. Bring a big group and put your order in early because this place gets very busy. While this isn’t gourmet like some of our other picks, Knoxie’s is a fun and cheap way to enjoy those warm summer nights. Knoxie’s Pub is located on U.S. 20 in Pompey.

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Chorong House

A true underground restaurant often overlooked by locals and visitors alike, Chorong House is an authentic Korean restaurant a few minutes from the Syracuse University Hill. With about six tables and a tiny kitchen, Chorong House’s menu is primarily in Korean with rough translations. Traditional appetizers like rice cakes, kim chi pancake and mandoo (dumplings) are all delicious choices.

Chorong House also has excellent stews, classics like bibimbap and some of the freshest seafood around. You really can’t go wrong with this place and it’s even more fun knowing that you’ve found one of the area’s best restaurants hidden in a tiny, seemingly unoccupied building. Chorong House is located at 1121 E Fayette St.

New Century

This hidden gem is the best Vietnamese restaurant within many miles of Syracuse. Fans of the traditional soup pho are in luck because New Century does it right. Get yours with simple rare beef or try something a little more advanced, either way you’ll love the pho. Aside from this staple, New Century has a huge menu full of Vietnamese classics and tasty drinks, like Vietnamese coffee for a serious after-meal kick. The menu can be a bit challenging as the translations

are limited but the staff is always very helpful and friendly. Whether you’re a seasoned Vietnamese cuisine fanatic or a first-timer, New Century is perfect. It’s located at 518 Kirkpatrick St.

Secret Garden

Another of Syracuse’s many Asian restaurants, Secret Garden serves Korean food as tasty and authentic as you’ll find in Central New York.

Featuring a large menu, in addition to Korean BBQ options and sushi, there is something for everyone at Secret Garden. The restaurant is situated next to Han’s Oriental Market and owned by the same family. If you want the cookit-yourself experience get the oh jing uh bok geum, or beef brisket barbecue, to share — you can’t beat it. If you want something a little more adventurous, try one of the many squid dishes.

Definitely try at least a few pieces of sushi and do no miss out on the Han family recipe kim chi.

Secret Garden is located at 2731 Erie Blvd.

Ocean Sushi

If you’re tired of substandard sushi and are ready for an incredible meal, albeit potentially expensive, Ocean Sushi in Liverpool is the place to go. It offers a huge menu of sushi and one-of-a-kind rolls, which are truly delicious.

The fish is fresh, vibrant and flavorful beyond what you might have settled for at other sushi places. A simple piece of nigiri, salmon or tuna at Ocean is an experience in itself, but don’t miss out on more complex items like the Firecracker Roll. Next time sushi is the move, don’t hesitate to try Ocean. Ocean Sushi is located at 7567 Oswego Road in Liverpool, N.Y.

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CONTIN UED FROM PAGE 6 SWEETS at Café CaNole Looking for a pastry or baked dessert? Take a short ride to New Hartford and stop at Café CaNole. This restaurant, bar and bakery is known for good food and excellent pastries and baked goods of all kinds. You’ll find pastries like zeppole, beignets and even cronuts at Café CaNole. Head over for something sweet and satisfying for a perfect after-dinner treat.

(315) 733-6592. Address: 1 Campion Road in New Hartford.

TOUR at Saranac Brewery Stop in for an hour-long tour of Saranac Brewery — brewers of all kinds of tasty Upstate beers including Lake Placid, High Peaks and more. You’ll get an insider’s look at one of the region’s most successful breweries and best of all, pay a visit to the tasting room.

Tours are just $5 per person and require reservations. During the summer months, tours are held Monday through Saturday at 1 and 3 p.m. (315) 624-2480. Address: 811 Edward St. in Utica.

DRINK at Nail Creek Pub and Green Onion Pub Two great local bars in and around Utica’s Varick Street area, a spot known for live entertainment venues and nightlife. Nail Creek Pub is a great spot to get familiar with Utica’s late night scene. With live music, hearty food and a huge list of beer, both bottled and draft,

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Nail Creek is a great choice. (315) 793-7593.

Address: 720 Varick St. in Utica.

The Green Onion Pub, also known as TGOP, is a South Utica favorite and definitely worth a stop. Known for great bartenders and extensive curated beer selections, TGOP is the place to go for an authentic Utica experience with a great pub atmosphere. Stop in for a beer and some fun. (202) 276-1049. Address: 2018 Genesee St. in Utica.

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