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THE WATERFRONT TAVERN
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by kerilYN e. miCale
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The Waterfront Tavern
It’s finally summer and everyone knows being on the water on a sunny summer day just hits differently! Now is the perfect time to stare at the water, soak in that sunshine, and while you’re at it, enjoy some ice cold bevies and awesome food! If your asking “where can I make this happen?” there is only one answer – The Waterfront Tavern! The Waterfront, a favorite hangout of all Central New Yorkers, is conveniently located at 6 U.S. 11, Central Square (right over the Brewerton Bridge). With their beautiful waterfront location, patrons can get to The Waterfront in a variety of ways: drive, take your motorcycle or even come by boat. Best of all, there is plenty of dockage to accommodate tons of boats! At The Waterfront you can enjoy great food, cold drinks, and the beautiful scenery seven days a week! There is just something special about The Waterfront. To start, it is absolutely the BEST place to watch the fireworks (on July 3rd this year). They also have daily specials (including my favorite soft pretzels with homemade cheese sauce.) The Waterfront has some amazing weekly specials that you won’t want to miss. Come by on Tuesday for their awesome deals on burgers and fries all day long! Wednesday is wing night where they offer half priced wings (which pair great with ice cold beer and sunshine!) If clams are your jam then you won’t want to miss Thursday’s little neck steamed clams special at just $9.99 a dozen! Be sure to visit their website or Facebook page so that you can see an up to date listing of all of their upcoming entertainment dates (pretty much every weekend all summer) because you won’t want to miss your favorite local talent at that perfect venue! We went to the Waterfront on a brilliantly sunny May evening. We sat outside so we could enjoy the sunshine as well as the unbeatable view of the water that you just can’t find anywhere else. We glanced over the menu, took in the view, and the vitamin D, and even had the pleasure of watching some people coming off the water after what appeared to be a great day. Because we have two under two, we decided to start with Mozzarella Sticks, five mozzarella pieces deep fried and served with marinara sauce, perfect for dunking and satisfying two year olds and adults all the same! We also couldn’t pass up the
opportunity to eat some scrumptious shrimp but we couldn’t make up our mind so we decided to try three! First was the sweet and delicious Coconut Shrimp, butterflied shrimp rolled in coconut, lightly fried and served with an absolutely delightful raspberry pepper sauce. Then we tried the Boom Boom Shrimp, which are lightly battered and fried tossed in their very own spicy boom boom sauce. These were the perfect amount of saucy and spicy! Lastly we tried the Buffalo Shrimp, lightly battered and fried tossed in mild sauce with blue cheese for dunking! We were split on our favorites – Magnolia just loved the Coconut Shrimp, Kyle said he could eat the boom boom shrimp every day and I am a total sucker for anything buffalo! Next time we will be trying the Cajun Shrimp, with New Orleans seasoned shrimp sautéed in Cajun butter sauce with garlic toast. For our meals I decided on the ½ pound of broiled Sea Scallops served with fries and a fresh side salad. If there is anything better than eating seafood and watching life go by down the river, let’s just say I haven’t found it yet! Kyle was torn between the seafood platter and the NY Strip. Ultimately he decided on the 12 oz. New York Strip Steak that was grilled to perfection and paired perfectly with BBQ beans and salt potatoes! We could have sat there on the tikki deck all night but it was approaching sundown and bedtime so we went home full and happy!
The Waterfront Tavern is the place to be because there is nothing else like it around; they have great food, drinks and entertainment for people of all ages and it is a great place to bring your family! The Waterfront would be honored to help you host your upcoming event. With plenty of space and gorgeous views why not treat your guests to a venue they won’t soon forget! They offer a full banquet menu to meet all of your party needs. The Waterfront Tavern is the perfect place for Wedding Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Family Reunions, Private Parties, Business Luncheons, and Office Parties with options for indoor or outside and menus to fit with every budget. To book your next party, shower or event, check out their packages on their website or call the Waterfront at 315-676-3126. Be sure to like The Waterfront Tavern on Facebook and check out their website at http://www.thewaterfronttavern.com/ for more information on events or closures due to staffing issues (hey, they love their staff and everyone needs a break once in a while). If you love the waterfront so much you want to work there, here is some good news – they are hiring for kitchen staff! Come in by boat, bike, or car but whatever you do, don’t let summer pass you by. Stop in to the Waterfront Tavern today!
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by briaN miller
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
From the very opening moments of DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS I felt a prickling sense of unease. After watching over twenty entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, I’ve experienced brief moments of what I’ve dubbed as “superhero fatigue,” but they have been surprisingly fleeting. For the most part, the MCU has soared, delivering hit after hit while continuously keeping the audience engaged and
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entertained. Just prior to the release of MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS, SPIDERMAN: NO WAY HOME established itself as one of the best entries in the entire catalogue, soaring to inconceivable heights in action, humor, and thrills.
MADNESS begins with the dial cranked to 11. Benedict Cumberbatch as Strange
The snarkiest of AVENGERS (now that Tony Stark is out of the picture) and a mysterious girl (Xochitl Gomez) find themselves in an intense battle with a raging monster, navigating a world that is filled with trippy visuals and plenty of peril. Sure, it looked cool, but the CGI effects weren’t quite as seamless as they have been in the past, and I truly believed if I looked hard enough I’d be able to see the green screen. It was like walking into the room while one of my kids was playing a particularly welldesigned video game, as if the MULTIVERSE OF
MADNESS was brought to you by Xbox.
Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) wakes up from the terrifying dream with a overwhelming sense of unease. What he doesn’t know, is that this wasn’t just a simple nightmare. What he was envisioning was another Stephen
Strange in the multiverse who actually fought (and lost) this killer creature. Shortly thereafter, the city is attacked by a different monster, and as he battles it, he sees the gal from his dreams. The beast seems bent on finding her specifically, and after Strange and his pal Wong (Benedict Wong) gruesomely defeat the tentacled cyclops, he finally meets the young woman whose name is America Chavez.
America has the ability to travel throughout the multiverse, but cannot control when these jumps happen. They occur when she is terrified and considering that she is being hunted by a malevolent entity, it is starting to happen with a fairly regular occurrence.
Now that she is in our beloved Strange’s world, things are going to get a lot more complicated.
Ever since the events that took place in WANDAVISION, Wanda (Elizabeth Olson) has been unable to let go of her children that existed in Westview. She knows they are out there somewhere, and she will do anything to get back to them. This includes embracing an evil entity that exacerbates her powers, allowing her to transform into the Scarlet Witch, an all powerful being that has the ability to destroy virtually everything that stands in her way.
Director Sam Raimi has plenty of experience in the superhero realm. He directed each installment of the Toby Maguire-led SPIDER-MAN films, which at the time, were revolutionary in their own right. He is a visionary filmmaker with a unique flair for delivering over-the-top sequences and bestowing audiences with the greatness known as Bruce Campbell. The interesting thing about the execution in MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS, though, is that it feels a lot more like DRAG ME TO HELL than it does SPIDERMAN. There are scenes in this iteration of DOCTOR STRANGE that are amongst the most violent we have seen in the MCU. Given the fact that we already dealt with Thanos and his penchant for genocide, the fact that the gratuity has been dialed up a notch will not sit well with everyone.
There are moments of MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS that are absolutely dazzling. One sequence in particular, in which our heroes are travelling through a litany of universes, stands as one of the highlights of the entire production. There are spectacular cameos that have likely already been spoiled for you, and the performance by Gomez is particularly good. Joining the MCU as a central character is no easy task, and the teen carries this burden with impeccable ease. For the most part, however, the DOCtOR StRAnGE In tHE MuLtIVERSE Of MADnESS latest installment in the Marvel juggernaut RAtED: PG-13 doesn’t have the same spark that has made Run tIME: 2h 6min many of the others so spectacular. There are multiple moments that are meant to be serious, and yet are ludicrous to the point of distraction. The previously GEnRE: Action, Adventure, Fantasy StARRInG: Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor DIRECtOR: Sam Raimi mentioned sense of video-game WRItER: Michael Waldron inspiration permeated throughout most of running time. Wanda made for a maniacal GRADE: C+ villain, but for a character driven by love, her humanity was completely non-existent. This is no fault of Olson, who was excellent as always, but the story provided. She was like a supernatural terminator without the quippy taglines. Sure, her body and spirit were being possessed by evil, but even Thanos had dimension.
While I certainly didn’t mind going along for the ride, I already find myself hoping that the upcoming THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER will bring a bit more to the table.
DOCTOR STRANGE AND THE MULTIVERE OF MADNESS- C+
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by mike liNdSleY
Q&A with Sports Illustrated Syracuse Orange Insider Mike McAllister
I recently chatted with Mike McAllister from Sports Illustrated on a wide range of topics pertaining to SU sports including NIL, recruiting, the transfer portal and more. Enjoy ‘Cuse fans!
ML: Is Name, Image and Likeness good for college sports?
MM: Yes and no. In one respect, players should have the ability to make money off of their name, image and likeness. The NCAA has been profiting off of that, essentially free labor, for decades. The players, which have turned collegiate athletics into a billion dollar business, deserve to be compensated for that. That said, any remaining notion that these are “Because the NCAA failed to put amatuer sports is gone. Because the NCAA failed any parameters in place when NIL to put any parameters in place when NIL went into went into effect, it has become the effect, it has become the wild, wild west. wild, wild west.” Now NIL is being used as a “pay for play” in recruiting. This has the potential to further the gap between the haves and the have nots, making it much more difficult for programs to build and become consistently competitive. That is not good for college sports.
ML: Is the transfer portal good for college sports?
MM: I think so. Since coaches can leave at any time without notice, players should be afforded the same opportunity. I think there needs to be more parameters put in place surrounding the portal to help regulate it, however. One example would be closing the portal during the season. I do think, eventually, the volume of portal activity will calm down a bit. It is new right now, but players will see that often portal entrants do not find another home or end up in a comparable or worse situation. ML: Realistic expectations for Syracuse football this season? What a schedule! MM: No question the schedule is challenging, but that also makes it fun. There are reasons for Orange fans to be excited about the 2022 season
I think fans should expect this team to be a bowl caliber team. Can they get there with this schedule? That remains to be seen. But Syracuse has had as good of an offseason as its had in quite some time with the coaching staff changes, additions to the roster, and retention of key players on both sides of the ball. There are reasons for Orange fans to be excited about the 2022 season.
ML: Latest in recruiting for SU football?
MM: Syracuse has added a transfer wide receiver to its 2022 roster in D’Marcus Adams from Florida Atlantic. Adams is a speedster that brings an element to the team they do not currently have. In addition, Syracuse recently hosted junior college offensive lineman Savion Herring for an official visit. He would also be for the 2022 season. So despite the fact that signing day is more than three months in the rearview mirror, Syracuse continues to add to its roster for next season. Beyond that, Syracuse is off to a solid start in the 2023 recruiting cycle with three commitments, including quarterback LaNorris Sellers and in-state prospect Rashard Perry and David Clement. June should be a busy month with an on-campus camp and top targets taking official visits.
ML: Latest recruiting for SU basketball?
MM: Syracuse added Duquesne transfer Mounir Hima to its roster for the 2022 season. The 6-11 big is expected to be the backup to Jesse Edwards next season. He has a 7’8” wingspan per his high school head coach. Intriguing player for the Orange. Syracuse does not have a 2023 commit yet, but is prioritizing players such as Elmarko Jackson, JP Estrella, Reid Ducharme and others.
ML: Have the Dome renovations done anything at all for recruiting at Syracuse in any sport?
MM: That alone is not going to secure a commitment from a prospect. However, I have noticed when interviewing recruits that they mention seeing the Dome as a highlight of visits much more often.
ML: Thanks Mike! Keep up the terrific work.
MM: You as well my friend! The Carrier Dome with renovations
